IBM i series 1400 Mode D'Emploi

Frequently Asked Questions

My screen keeps blanking when I do not want it to. How do I stop this?

You can change the power management timers with the Power Mangement
Properties window.

1. Press Fn+F2.

2. Set a longer time-out value for "Turn off monitor".

3. Click OK.

How can I use an external mouse when I am at my desk, but then use
the TrackPoint when I am away from my desk?

For a PS/2 mouse:

Connect the PS/2 mouse. The TrackPoint is automatically disabled. To use
the TrackPoint again, disconnect the PS/2 mouse.

For a serial mouse:

To use a serial mouse, do as follows:

1. Save your work and quit any program you are using.

2. Connect the serial mouse.

Note: If you have not previously installed a serial mouse, you need to

install the serial mouse device driver. See “Attaching an External
Mouse or Numeric Keypad” on page 59 for instructions.

3. Restart the computer.

For a USB mouse:

To use a USB mouse, do as follows:

1. Save your work and quit any program you are using.

2. Connect the USB mouse.

Note: You can use the TrackPoint with the external serial or USB mouse

simultaneously.

Why do I not get the highest possible resolution out of my external
monitor when I am using the LCD and external monitor at the same
time?

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