TrackPoint with Press-to-Select integrates mouse button function with pointing device function under one finger.  Wiggle the red TrackPoint to move the cursor.  Press-to-Select allows you to press down on the TrackPoint like a mouse button.  Press lightly but quickly on TrackPoint to start programs, press buttons, use menus, and so on.

Adjust features of Press-to-Select using the controls on this page.


If this is checked, you can use a quick pressure on the TrackPoint to start programs, press buttons, use menus, and so on.

You can always use the left click button and the right click button as mouse buttons.


If this is checked, you can drag and drop with Press-to-Select.  Press down on the TrackPoint to grab the object.  Then, drag the object by moving the TrackPoint.  Drop the object by releasing the TrackPoint.


If this is checked, you can click simply by lifting your finger quickly off the TrackPoint.

Release-to-select can also help you make a double-click.  When you move the pointer onto an icon, and then lift your finger off the TrackPoint, one click is made (Release-to-Select).  Then, when you press the TrackPoint again, the second click is made.  The result is a double-click.


Press-to-Select simulates only one mouse button.  Use this option to choose whether you want Press-to-Select to work like a Left Click or like a Right Click button.

Note that Left Click and Right Click can be modified in the Mouse Properties in Control Panel.  If you have set your Mouse Properties - Button configuration as "Right-handed," then Left Click works as a Normal Select, and Right Click works as a Context Menu.  If you have set your Mouse Properties - Button configuration as "Left-handed," then Left Click works as a Context Menu, and Right Click works as a Normal Select.


Adjusts how quickly you must press the TrackPoint for clicks and double-clicks.  If you set the pace too "Slow," you might notice unintended clicks, a pointer delay, or a dragging delay.  However, if you set the pace too "Quick," you might notice that it is hard to use Press-to-Select.


Select this button to disable Scrolling and Magnifying Glass features.


Select the action that occurs when the TrackPoint is moved with the Center Button pressed.


The Scrolling function can be used to navigate easily through long documents or large spreadsheets with a press of a button.  You never need to use a scroll bar again!

To scroll, depress the Center Button and then use the TrackPoint instead of the scroll bars in any program.


The Magnifying Glass can be used to enlarge a movable area of your display.  You may click on objects "through" the Magnifying Glass window.  Changing the size and the magnifying power can be done through the pop-up menu displayed when the Left/Right button is pressed with depressing the Center button.

Move the magnified area the same way as you use the Scrolling Function.  By default, depress the Center Button and then use the TrackPoint to move the magnified area.


Select which input device will be the "Scrolling Device," i.e., the device for Scrolling or Magnifying Glass control.


Holding down the Center Button on the ThinkPad keyboard will allow the TrackPoint to control the Scrolling or Magnifying Glass.  The TrackPoint operates normally (controls the mouse cursor) when the Center Button is not depressed.


This option sets TrackPoint to scroll horizontally or vertically.  Use an externally attached mouse as a pointer.  This setting is recommended if you have attached a mouse.

Note: You can still use the TrackPoint to control the mouse pointer by pressing the Center Button.


This option sets an externally attached mouse to scroll (or move Magnifying Glass) horizontally or vertically.  Use the TrackPoint as a pointer.


Adjust the force required for both cursor movement and Press-to-Select.  Slide toward "Firm Touch" to increase the force to move the pointer, and to increase the force to activate Press-to-Select.  Slide toward "Light Touch" to decrease the force to move the pointer, and to reduce the force to activate Press-to-Select.  (Hint: test with editing text).


If this option is checked, the TrackPoint Scrolling Tips will be launched when the Center Button is pressed three times.


Select this button to see the TrackPoint software version information.


Press this button to configure Press-to-Select features such as Dragging, Release-to-Select, Left/Right Click and Click Pace.


Select the input device used for Scrolling or Magnifying Glass operations.


If this option is checked, the TrackPoint icon is shown on the system tray.


Press this button to adjust Scrolling and Magnifying Glass settings.


This option uses standard TrackPoint scrolling.  If you select this option, scrolling function will work on most of the applications.


This option uses smooth Windows scrolling.  If you select this option, center button will emulate a standard middle button.

It depends on the design of the target application whether smooth scrolling works or not.  If it doesn't work, please try Standard scrolling or Auto-select.


This option automatically selects standard TrackPoint scrolling or smooth scrolling depending on the application being scrolled.


This option selects 1x power for Magnifying Glass.


This option selects 2x power for Magnifying Glass.


This option selects 4x power for Magnifying Glass.


This option selects 8x power for Magnifying Glass.


This option selects a small (160x120) Magnifying Glass.


This option selects a medium (240x180) Magnifying Glass.


This option selects a large (320x240) Magnifying Glass.


Select this option for a custom Magnifying Glass size. Drag the frame of the Magnifying Glass window or enter values for the Width and Height to specify a custom Magnifying Glass size.


This is the current scrolling type. Standard uses normal TrackPoint scrolling, Smooth uses smooth Windows scrolling and Auto-select automatically selects standard TrackPoint scrolling or smooth scrolling depending on the application being scrolled.


This is the current maginification power. Powers of 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x are available.


This is the current Magnifying Glass size. The available Magnifying Glass sizes are small, medium, large or custom.


Select the scrolling type to be used. Standard uses normal TrackPoint scrolling, Smooth uses smooth Windows scrolling and Auto-select automatically selects standard TrackPoint scrolling or smooth scrolling depending on the application being scrolled.


Select the magnification power and size for Magnifying Glass.


Select the magnification power for Magnifying Glass.


Select the size of Magnifying Glass. Enter values for the Width and Height to specify a custom Magnifying Glass size.


Select the input method that is used for Scrolling or Magnifying Glass control.


Tips on how to use the TrackPoint as a pointing device.


Press this button to adjust TrackPoint accessibility features.