Lenovo SK-8855 User Manual

ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint User Guide

Note

Before installing the product, be sure to read the information in Appendix C, “Lenovo Limited Warranty,” on page 23.

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Chapter 1. About the ThinkPad USB

Keyboard with TrackPoint .......1

Product description ............1

Front view ..............1

Rear view ..............3

System requirements............3

Chapter 2. Installing the ThinkPad USB

Keyboard with TrackPoint .......5

Installing the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with

TrackPoint ...............5

Installing the device driver .........5

Uninstalling the device driver ........6

Chapter 3. Using the ThinkPad USB

Keyboard with TrackPoint .......7

Using the NmLk key ...........7

Using the TrackPoint ...........7

Using the pointing stick .........7

Replacing the pointing stick cap .......7

Displaying the USB TrackPoint icon .....8

Changing the pointing stick sensitivity ....8

Enabling Press-to-Select..........9

Enabling TrackPoint Scrolling Tips ......9

Choosing Scrolling or Magnifying Glass function 9

Changing button assignments .......11

Using the Fn function key .........11

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ......13

Appendix A. Product specifications . . 15

Appendix B. Service and Support . . . 17

Registering your option ..........17

Online technical support ..........17

Telephone technical support .........17

Appendix C. Lenovo Limited Warranty 23

Warranty Information ...........26

Suplemento de Garantía para México ......27

Appendix D. Notices .........29

Recycling information ...........30

Trademarks ..............30

Appendix E. Electronic emission

notices...............31

Federal Communications Commission Declaration of

Conformity ..............31

Appendix F. Restriction of Hazardous

Substances Directive (RoHS) .....35

China RoHS ..............35

Turkish statement of compliance .......35

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Chapter 1. About the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint

This manual contains product description and instructions for installing and using the ThinkPad®USB Keyboard with TrackPoint®.

The ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint is an external keyboard that has an ultra-slim design. It has the same keys with the keyboard of your ThinkPad computer.

The ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint has the following features:

v A smart size saves your desk space v An integrated TrackPoint consisting of a pointing stick and three click buttons eliminates the needs for

an external mouse

v Function keys provide shortcuts for some common computer functions

Your option package includes the following:

v ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint v Setup and warranty poster

v Software and User Guide CD

Product description

This section provides a general description of the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint.

Front view

1 Speaker mute button 7 TrackPoint pointing stick

2 Volume control button 8 TrackPoint click buttons (left, center, and right

buttons)

3 Microphone mute button 9 Space bar

4 ThinkVantage

5 ScrLk/NmLk (Scroll Lock or Numeric Lock) key 11 CapsLk (Caps Lock) key

6 Back and Forward keys

button 10 Fn key

Item Description

Speaker mute button When the LED (light-emitting diode) on the speaker mute button is on,

the speaker mute button is enabled. Press this button to mute or unmute audio volume. Note: When you press this button, the corresponding indicator is displayed at the bottom center of the computer screen for a few seconds.

Volume control button Press this button to increase or decrease the volume of your audio

device. Note: When you press this button, the corresponding indicator is displayed at the bottom center of the computer screen for a few seconds.

Microphone mute button When the LED on the microphone mute button is on, the microphone

mute button is enabled. Press this button to mute or unmute the system microphone.

Notes:

1. Currently, the microphone mute button only works with ThinkPad T400s series notebook computers.

2. When you press this button, the corresponding indicator is displayed on the computer screen for a few seconds.

The ThinkVantage button For the Microsoft

operating system, whenever you have a question about your computer or want to view Lenovo open the ThinkVantage Productivity Center or the Lenovo Care

Windows®XP or Microsoft Windows Vista

Web sites, press the ThinkVantage button to

program for comprehensive help and information for your computer.

Note: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center or the Lenovo Care program comes with your computer. If you do not have either of them installed on your computer, pressing the ThinkVantage button will open the Windows System Information window.

For the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, press the ThinkVantage button to open the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program. The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is your one-stop diagnostic solution for quickly identifying and resolving system performance and security problems.

Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program comes with your computer. If you do not have it installed on your computer, pressing the ThinkVantage button will open the Windows System Information window. Important: Make sure that you have installed the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint driver before using the ThinkVantage button.

ScrLk key When the ScrLk key is enabled, you can scroll the contents of a text

window by pressing the arrow keys instead of moving the cursor. Not all application programs support this function.

Back and Forward keys Used to move backward and forward among the Web pages according

to the sequence that you opened them.

TrackPoint The TrackPoint consists of a pointing stick and three click buttons. For

detailed instructions on the TrackPoint, refer to “Using the TrackPoint” on page 7.

Space bar Press this key to type the space between words during typing. In many

programs for playback of linear media, press the space bar to pause and resume playback, or manually advance through text.

Fn key The Fn key is used together with a function key to perform certain

tasks. See more information in “Using the Fn function key” on page 11.

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Item Description

CapsLk key When the LED on the CapsLk key is on, the CapsLk key is enabled.

Press this key to type all alphabetic characters (A-Z) in upper case text without pressing the Shift key.

Rear view

1 Tilt feet (2) 3 Non-skid feet (5)

2 Cable slot 4 Identification label

Item Description

Tilt feet Used to adjust the angle of the keyboard to provide maximum comfort.

Cable slot Used to store the cables of the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with

TrackPoint.

Non-skid feet Used to prevent the keyboard from unexpected moving.

Identification label Contains the part number, version number, and some other product

information.

System requirements

Before installing the device, ensure that there is an available USB connector on your computer.

Before installing the device, ensure that your computer has one of the following operating systems installed:

v Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) v Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit) v Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)

Note: Before installing this device, it is recommended that you check the Lenovo Support Web site

(http://www.lenovo.com/support ) for the latest software updates, including updated basic input/output system code (BIOS), utility programs, device drivers, and other software updates. You are responsible for downloading and installing designated software updates from the Support Web site or other electronic media, and following the instructions that your Service Provider provides.

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Chapter 2. Installing the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint

This chapter provides information about installing the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint and the device driver.

Note: Be sure to install the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint before installing the device driver.

Installing the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint

To install the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint, do the following:

1. Adjust the tilt feet to set the keyboard near your computer to your preference.

2. Connect the keyboard cable to an available USB connector on your computer, as shown:

Note: Route the keyboard cable into the cable slot if necessary. After the operating system identifies the keyboard, the keyboard will be ready for use.

Note: For the ergonomic information on Lenovo products, go to:

http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/healthycomputing/index.html

Installing the device driver

Notes:

1. Be sure to install the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint driver (hereafter called the device driver). Otherwise, some functions of the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint will not work correctly.

2. For the latest version of the device driver, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support

To install the device driver, do the following:

1. Save any open documents and exit all applications.

2. Insert the Software and User Guide CD and do one of the following:

v If the Software and User Guide CD starts automatically, go to step 3. v If the Software and User Guide CD does not start automatically, do the following:

a. Click Start → Run. b. Type x:\launch.bat where x is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive. c. Click OK. The CD browser window opens.

3. On the left side of the window, click Software.

4. Click Install ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint. The ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint - InstallShield Wizard window opens.

5. Follow the steps in each window and click Next to continue.

6. Click Install.

7. Click Finish.

Note: When the installation procedure completes, it is recommended to restart your computer.

Uninstalling the device driver

To uninstall the device driver in Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating system, do one of the following:

For Windows XP:

1. Depending on your Start menu mode, click Start → Control Panel or Start → Settings → Control Panel.

2. Depending on your Control Panel mode, click or double-click Add or Remove Programs.

3. Select ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint, and then click Remove.

4. In the ThinkPad USB keyboard with TrackPoint Uninstall window, click Uninstall.

5. When prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the device driver.

For Windows Vista and Windows 7:

1. Click Start → Control Panel or Start → Settings → Control Panel.

2. Depending on your Control Panel mode, do one of the following:

v Click the Uninstall a program option under the Programs menu. v Double-click Programs and Features. v Click Programs and Features.

3. Select ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint and then right-click your mouse. The Uninstall option displays.

4. Click Uninstall.

5. When prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the device driver.

Note: It is recommended to restart your computer after uninstalling the device driver.

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Chapter 3. Using the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint

This chapter provides information about using the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint.

Using the NmLk key

When the NmLk key is enabled, some alphabetic keys (M, J, K, L, U, I, and O) and numeric keys (7, 8, and 9) on the ThinkPad USB keyboard with TrackPoint work as a 10-key numeric keypad.

To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+NmLk /ScrLk. The OSD (On Screen Display) icon at the bottom center of your computer screen turns on to indicate the numeric lock status.

Note: For some new ThinkPad computer models such as ThinkPad T400s series, depending on the BIOS

setting, the OSD icon displays differently: v When the system BIOS is set as Synchronized and you press Fn+NmLk/ScrLk on the ThinkPad

USB keyboard with TrackPoint or on the keyboard of your ThinkPad computer, the OSD icon displays as

notebook internal application.

v When the system BIOS is set as Independent, the OSD icon displays differently:

– If you press Fn+NmLk /ScrLk on the ThinkPad USB keyboard with TrackPoint, the OSD icon

displays as

– If you press Fn+NmLk/ScrLk on the keyboard of your ThinkPad computer, the OSD icon

displays as

in the lower right corner of your computer screen. And this is supported by the

at the bottom center of your computer screen.

in the lower right corner of your computer screen.

Using the TrackPoint

The TrackPoint consists of a pointing stick and three click buttons. The pointing stick is used to control the cursor. The three click buttons are the left button, the right button, and the center button. This section provides information on using the pointing stick, configuring the center button, and customizing the TrackPoint.

Using the pointing stick

To use the pointing stick, do the following:

1. Place your hands at typing position, and press gently on the pointing stick in the direction that you want the pointer to move. You can press the pointing stick away from you to move it up, toward you to move it down, to one side or the other to move it sideways. The speed at which the pointer moves depends on the pressure you apply to the pointing stick.

Note: The cursor might periodically drift. Stop using the pointing stick for a few seconds and try

again. The cursor will work normally.

2. To select and drag an item, stop the pointing stick and press the left or right button with your thumb. The left and right buttons function the same as the left and right buttons on a conventional mouse.

Replacing the pointing stick cap

The cap on top of the pointing stick is removable. You can use any of the cap types shipped with your notebook computer to replace your current cap.

To remove the cap on your pointing stick, simply grasp the top portion of the cap and pull it up.

To install a new cap, align the square at the bottom of the cap with the pointing stick and push down until the cap seats into position.

Displaying the USB TrackPoint icon

For easy access to the TrackPoint properties, you can display the USB TrackPoint icon in the lower right corner of your computer screen by doing the following:

v If you are using the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system, do the following:

1. Click Start → Control panel or Start → Settings → Control panel.

2. Depending on your Control Panel mode, do one of the following:

– Click Mouse. – Double-click Mouse. – Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse.

The Mouse Properties window opens.

3. Click the USB TrackPoint tab.

4. Select Show TrackPoint icon on the system tray.

5. Click Apply, and then click OK.

v If you are using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, do the following:

1. Click Start → Control panel.

2. Click Mouse.The Mouse Properties window opens.

3. Click the USB TrackPoint tab.

4. Select Show TrackPoint icon on the system tray.

5. Click Apply, and then click OK.

6. Click Show hidden icons icon in the lower right corner of your computer screen.

7. Click Customize.

8. In the "Select which icons and notifications appear on the taskbar" window, select show icon and

notifications in the USB TrackPoint area.

You can now easily change the properties of the TrackPoint by clicking the USB TrackPoint icon.

To remove the USB TrackPoint icon from the lower right corner of your computer screen, do the following:

1. Right-click the USB TrackPoint icon.

2. Select Remove USB TrackPoint icon from system tray

. The icon will disappear.

Changing the pointing stick sensitivity

When you are using the pointing stick, you might prefer to use a light touch, or you might want to apply more pressure. You can change the way the pointing stick responds to your touch by doing the following:

1. Click the USB TrackPoint icon.

2. Select TrackPoint Properties.

3. Click the USB TrackPoint tab.

4. In the TrackPoint Stick area, move the slider toward Firm Touch or Light Touch according to your

preference.

5. Click Apply. While the Mouse Properties window is still open, test how the pointing stick responds to your new setting and make adjustments if necessary.

6. Click OK to apply the setting.

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Contents

Chapter 1. About the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint

Product description

Front view

Rear view

System requirements

Chapter 2. Installing the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint

Installing the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint

Installing the device driver

Uninstalling the device driver

Chapter 3. Using the ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint

Using the NmLk key

Using the TrackPoint

Using the pointing stick

Replacing the pointing stick cap

Displaying the USB TrackPoint icon

Changing the pointing stick sensitivity