windows xp - Thinkpad X30 middle-click

I have a Thinkpad X30 laptop with three mouse buttons below the keyboard. Unfortunately, the middle button doesn't actually function as a middle-click, instead, it has some sort of confusing scroll function that worked with the trackpoint and I could never get to figure out. Any idea as to how I can get normal middle-click functionality working on Windows XP with this button?

Answer

Note: I read the answer by scoop, but then looked at the specs for the x30. It seems to indicate that the x30 uses ultranav. I have a t61p, and the below works with my ultranav. Worth a try:

Go to Control Panel, Mouse, and click on the UltraNav tab (it may be labeled TrackPoint instead).

In the TrackPoint section, click on the Settings button.

This will bring up the TrackPoint Properties screen.

In the "Choose Scrolling or Magnifying Glass Function" section, pick the Neither option.

Neither probably should be labeled "Middle Mouse Click", but it's not.

I personally use the scroll feature, which is the default. It takes a couple days to get used to it, but it provides better control over scrolling than the trackpad. To use it, click and hold it with your thumb (your cursor will change to scroll bars), then use your index finger on the trackpoint to scroll up/down. After a couple days your thumb will naturally find the 'lip' of the middle button.