X61s TrackPointer and Mouse Too Sensitive In Powerpoint 2003

Hello,
I have an X61s with Vista Business and am running PowerPoint 2003. The TrackPoint pointer seems to be outrageously sensitive in this application - simply clicking on something is enough not only to highlight it, but also move the object slightly, even if the pointer didn't move. This occurs even with an external mouse, and even with the external mouse's software suite loaded and enabled (Logitech SetPoint was loaded in an attempt to cure the external mouse behavior - it didn't help or hinder).
I have disabled pointer acceleration, and the pointer speed is smack in the middle of the scale.
As this is happening with both the mouse and the TrackPointer, gut feel says there's a setting somewhere to be tweaked.
I've searched the archives and can't find anything similar. Anyone have any suggestions?
TIA
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Do you have Press-to-select enabled? I always disable it because I get unintended mouse clicks.
I'm using PowerPoint 2007 on my X61, and my wife uses PowerPoint 2003 on her X61s, and our TrackPoints behave normally. I'm pretty sure PowerPoint does not meddle with mouse settings.
I don't work for Lenovo. I'm a crazy volunteer!

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