Trackpoint Pointing Stick Problems - Lenovo ThinkPad X30 2672 Supplementary Manual

Solving computer problems
Problem:
A number appears when you type a letter.
Solution
The numeric lock function is on. To disable it, press and hold Shift; then
press NumLk.
Problem:
All or some of the keys on the external numeric keypad do not work.
Solution:
Make sure that the external numeric keypad is correctly connected to the
computer.
Problem
Some or all of the keys on the external PS/2 keyboard do not work.
Solution
If you are using the ThinkPad Dock
ThinkPad Mini Dock
Port Replicator II
connected to the keyboard connector.
If you are using the X3 Ultrabase
Make sure that the keyboard/mouse cable is correctly connected to the
mouse connector of the X3 Ultrabase, and that the keyboard cable is
correctly connected to the keyboard connector of the keyboard/mouse
cable.
If the connection is correct, disconnect the cable and make sure that the
built-in keyboard operates properly. If the built-in keyboard works, there is
a problem with the external keyboard. Try using a different external
keyboard.

TrackPoint pointing stick problems

Problem:
The pointer drifts when the computer is turned on or after it resumes
normal operation.
Solution:
The pointer might drift when you are not using the TrackPoint pointing
device during normal operation. This is a normal characteristic of the
TrackPoint pointing device and is not a defect. The pointer drifts for
several seconds under the following conditions:
v When the computer is turned on.
v When the computer resumes normal operation.
v When the TrackPoint pointing device is pressed for a long time.
v When the temperature changes.
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