Keyboard Problems - IBM ThinkPad TransNote Servce And Troubleshooting Manual

v When the TrackPoint is pressed for a long time.
v When the temperature changes.
Problem: The cursor does not work for a while after the settings of the
TrackPoint have been changed.
Solution: This is a normal characteristic of the cursor. Wait several seconds
until the cursor returns to the normal state.
Problem: The mouse or pointing device does not work.
Solution:
v Make sure that the pointing-device cable is enabled in the ThinkPad
Configuration Program.
v Make sure that the mouse or pointing-device cable is securely connected to
the computer.
v Try using the TrackPoint. If the TrackPoint works, the error might be due to
the mouse.
v If your mouse is incompatible with the IBM PS/2 mouse, disable the
TrackPoint, using the ThinkPad Configuration Program.
Note: For more information, see the manual supplied with the mouse.
Problem: The mouse buttons do not work.
Solution: Change the mouse driver to Standard PS/2 Port Mouse, and then
reinstall IBM PS/2 TrackPoint. Refer to the "Using Software Selections CD" on
page 40 for installing the driver.
Problem: The scrolling or magnifying glass function does not work.
Solution: See the General tab page in Mouse Properties, and make sure that
the IBM PS/2 TrackPoint driver is installed.

Keyboard problems

Problem: The cursor does not move after the computer returns from one of
the power management modes.
Solution: Make sure you followed the instructions correctly when you
installed Windows with the Advanced Power Management (APM) option.
Problem: All or some keys on the keyboard do not work.
Solution: If the problem occurred immediately after the computer returned
from standby mode, enter the power-on password if one has been set.
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