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    Disable TrackPoint while typing?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jml239, Jun 6, 2011.

  1. jml239

    jml239 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there a way to automatically disable the Trackpoint when I am typing, just like how the Trackpad automatically disables itself when I am typing? I find it often that I accidentally bump into it when I am typing B or H and it really annoys me since the cursor sometimes goes to weird places and messes up what I have typed.
     
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  2. JaneL

    JaneL Super Moderator

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    I don't have a problem with bumping it while typing, but I don't believe there is a setting to disable it like that. Try adjusting the sensitivity, and see if that helps.
     
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  3. kirayamato26

    kirayamato26 Notebook Deity

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    As far as I know, no, but you can completely disable it. I had a similar problem when I first got my ThinkPad, I kept on bumping into the TrackPoint when I was typing B's. After about a week's use, though, my hand got used to the placement and avoided hitting the TrackPoint.
     
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