According to one embodiment, a pointing device includes a detection IC
mounted on a printed circuit board, a lens member provided to cover a top
surface of the detection IC, and a finger guide member provided on the
board to cover the detection IC and the lens member. The finger guide
member includes a finger guide surface depressed lower than a top surface
of a housing, and a close contact surface provided in the center of the
finger guide surface, and protruding outwardly. The close contact surface
is located at a position depressed lower than the top surface of the
housing.