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John Navas wrote in message <36d2705e.19961953@news.ncal.verio.com>...
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>"Darling" <thedarlings@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
>>Depends on how you use it.  If you're doing something that causes you to
>>lean on the stick for an extended period of time without release, you'll
see
>>the effect.  ...
>
>To repeat ( hopefully for the last time ;) -- NOT on any of the many
>machines I know of.
>

I'm sure that's your experience if you say so.  However, it does occur in my
experience, and IBM says this on their website:

"SYMPTOM:
The mouse pointer slowly drifts across the screen.

CONFIGURATION:
ALL ThinkPads that have a TrackPoint III pointer.

SOLUTION:
The TrackPoint III does automatic compensations to adjust the pointer
sensor. During this process, the pointer moves on the screen automatically
for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight,
steady pressure is applied to the TrackPoint III pointer while the computer
is powered on or while the system is running, or when re-adjustment is
required because the temperature has exceeded its normal temperature range.
This symptom does not indicate a hardware problem. No service actions are
necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time. (Remove
your finger from the pointer to allow it to finish calibrating.)

If the TrackPoint III does not work, check the configuration in the ThinkPad
Configuration program.
If the configuration of the TrackPoint III is disabled, select Enable to
enable it.
If this does not correct the TrackPoint III problem, continue with the
following:
If a click button problem or pointing stick problem occurs, do the
following:

1. Remove any external pointing devices if attached.
2. Reboot the computer and go into Easy Setup by hold the F1 key at boot up.
3. Select and item with the poiting stick
4. Press either the left or right button.
5. If both buttons function in easy setup there is not a hardware problem
with the Trackpoint.

Document ID: RJJR-3N9JKT"