ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 User Guide

Use the TrackPoint pointing device

The TrackPoint pointing device enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as pointing, clicking, and scrolling.

For Haptic Touchpad

ThinkPad pointing device in TrackPoint mode

For Trackpad

ThinkPad pointing device in TrackPoint mode

TrackPoint pointing stick TrackPoint pointing stick

Use your finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap (hereafter referred to as the red cap) in any direction parallel to the keyboard. The pointer on the screen moves accordingly. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves.

Your computer supports TrackPoint Quick Menu, see TrackPoint Quick Menu.

TrackPoint buttons TrackPoint Three Buttons

The left-click button and right-click button correspond to the left and right buttons on a traditional mouse. Press and hold the TrackPoint center button while using your finger to applying pressure to the pointing stick in the vertical or horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.

Press Ctrl+TrackPoint center button+TrackPoint pointing stick at the same time to zoom in or zoom out.

Disable the TrackPoint pointing device

The TrackPoint pointing device is enabled by default. You can disable the device and change settings such as the speed of cursor when using the TrackPoint pointing stick and the TrackPoint center button.

To change the settings, do the following:
Step 1
Type Mouse settings in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
Step 2
Click TrackPoint settings and then follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings.

Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap

Follow below illustration to replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap.

Note: Ensure that the new red cap has grooves a.


Illustration showing the TrackPoint pointing stick cap.