For Windows 7 and Windows 10: Press the Windows key to open the Start menu.
For Windows8 and Windows 8.1: Press the Windows key to switch between the current workspace and
the Start screen.
You also can use the Windows key together with another key to achieve other functions. For more
information, refer to the help information system of the Windows operating system.
Using the ThinkPad pointing device
The ThinkPad pointing device enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as
moving the pointer, left-clicking, right-clicking, and scrolling. With the ThinkPad pointing device, you also
can perform a variety of touch gestures, such as rotating and zooming in or out.
The ThinkPad pointing device consists of the following components:
1
Pointing stick
2
Trackpad
Depending on your preference, you can use the ThinkPad pointing device in one of the following modes:
• TrackPoint mode
• Trackpad mode
• Classic TrackPoint mode
To change a mode for the ThinkPad pointing device, see "Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device"
on page 32.
Note: By default, the TrackPoint mode and the Trackpad mode are both enabled. You can use either
one of them.
TrackPoint mode
In the TrackPoint mode, use the pointing stick to move the pointer, and use the trackpad to perform other
actions such as left-click, right-click, and scroll. You also can use the trackpad to perform a variety of
touch gestures.
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