Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference IBM
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Safety Information” on page xiii, “Ergonomics Information” on page 40, and “Notices” on page 173.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 600 Computer We have developed this ThinkPad computer to meet both your technical requirements and your high expectations. To help us continue to build products that address your mobile computing needs, please take a moment to complete the ThinkPad* Registration in the Setup Guide.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Functional Highlights Compact design with core technology The slim, lightweight, and portable design of the ThinkPad 600 makes traveling with your computer much easier. Your computer is available wherever and whenever you need it. High-speed processor The Intel high-speed processor enables high-speed data processing and provides advanced performance.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 The model equipped with a digital signal processor (DSP), called the IBM Advanced Communication Processor, features a high-quality MIDI wave table synthesizer with 128 instruments and up to 32 voices. Online book To use the audio function ThinkPad modem The ThinkPad modem enables you to send or receive data, faxes, and voice over a telephone line.
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Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Contents Functional Highlights . . . . . . About This Book . . . . . . . . Safety Information . . . . . . . Laser Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer Identifying the Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . Rear View of the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . .
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse . . . Disabling the TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Output Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Infrared Communication Problems . . An Audio or a Telephony Problem . . A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problem A Modem Problem . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . Docking Station Problems . . . . . . . A Printer Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . External Monitor Problems . . . . . . . Port Replicator Problems . . . . . . . . Other Option Problems . . . . . . . . . Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . Other Problems . . . . . . . . . .
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Appendix A. Features and Specifications Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBM Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix B. Product Warranties and Notices Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic Emission Notice . . . .
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 About This Book This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM ThinkPad 600 computer. Be sure to read the ThinkPad Setup Guide and Chapter 1 of this book before using the computer. Appendix A, "Features and Specifications," describes the features and specifications associated with your computer, including information on power cords.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Icons Used in This Book For procedures or information unique to the operating system installed in your computer: Information for IBM OS/2 users. Information for IBM DOS users. Information for Microsoft Windows 3.11 users. Information for Microsoft Windows NT users. Information for Microsoft Windows 95 users.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Safety Information Electrical Safety Notice Note: In the U.K., by law: The telephone line cable must be connected after the power cord. The power cord must be disconnected after the telephone line cable. DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cable is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving, or opening the covers of this product or attached devices.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 DANGER Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit the rechargeable battery pack. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-IBM-4333 for information on disposal. CAUTION: The lithium battery (IBM P/N 02K6502 UL-recognized component—File No. MH12210) can be replaced only by your dealer or an IBM service representative.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Laser Compliance Statement The CD-ROM drive of the IBM ThinkPad 600 computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the top of the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S.
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Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer This chapter provides basic information about your computer. Identifying the Hardware Features . . . . Rear View of the Computer . . . . . . Bottom View of the Computer . . . . . System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . Functions of Your Computer . . . . . . . Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fn Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric Keypad . . . . . . .
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Identifying the Hardware Features Identifying the Hardware Features Front View of the Computer 2 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Identifying the Hardware Features 1 The color LCD screen displays computer output. 2 The brightness control (for TFT) adjusts the brightness of the display. The contrast control (for HPA) adjusts the contrast of the display. 3 4 5 6 7 The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling audio. The PC Card eject buttons eject the PC Card from the PC Card slot.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Identifying the Hardware Features Rear View of the Computer Bottom View of the Computer 4 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Identifying the Hardware Features Rear View of the Computer 1 The security keyhole is used with a mechanical lock. 2 The modem connector is used for connecting your computer to a telephone line. 3 The power switch turns the computer on and off. 4 The reset switch is used to turn the computer off if an application hangs or if the computer will not accept any input. Use the tip of a pen to press this switch.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 System-Status Indicators System-Status Indicators The system-status indicators on the computer show the current status of your computer by their on or off states and colors (green and orange). Each indicator is identified with a symbol.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 System-Status Indicators Symbol Color Meaning Green Enough battery power remains for operation. Blinking orange The battery pack needs to be charged. Orange The battery pack is being charged. Green The computer is in suspend mode. Blinking green The computer is entering suspend or hibernation mode or is resuming normal operation. 3 Hard disk in use Orange Data is being read from or written to the hard disk.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer Functions of Your Computer This section includes the following topics: Keyboard functions UltraslimBay ThinkPad utilities Online book Keyboard Functions Your computer's keyboard has the following functions: TrackPoint Fn key Numeric keypad TrackPoint The keyboard contains a unique cursor-pointing device called the TrackPoint.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer The TrackPoint pointing device consists of a stick on the keyboard and three click buttons below the keyboard. Movement of the cursor on the screen is controlled by the amount of pressure that you apply to the nonslip cap on the stick in any direction parallel to the keyboard; the stick itself does not move. The speed at which the cursor moves corresponds to the pressure you apply to the stick.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer 2 Press the click buttons with either thumb to select and drag as required by your software. Changing the Cap The cap 1 on the end of the TrackPoint is removable. You can replace it with one of the spares shipped with your computer. For customizing the TrackPoint page 44 .
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer Fn Key The Fn key function allows you to change operational features instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the Fn key 1 ; then press the appropriate function key 2 (F1 to F12, PgUp, PgDn, or BackSpace.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer The following table shows the function of the Fn key combined with keys: Feature and icon Key Combination Meaning Power Mode Functions Fuel-Gauge display on or off + (Only for OS/2 or Windows users) If you press this key combination, the window for the battery status appears or disappears. You can set parameters for battery status in the window.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer Feature and icon Key Combination Volume up Meaning Increase the volume. + Volume down Decrease the volume. + Mute Turn off sound. + Note: To turn on the the sound, press Fn + PgUp or Fn + PgDn. Numeric Keypad The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if they were on a 10-key numeric keypad.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer If the numeric keypad is enabled, press and hold Shift to temporarily use the cursor- and screen-control keys. Note: The functions of the cursor- and screen-control keys are not printed on the keys.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer UltraslimBay Your ThinkPad 600 computer has an UltraslimBay. You can install the following drives or bezel in the UltraslimBay Diskette drive CD-ROM drive Weight-saver bezel Notes: 1. You can put the diskette drive in a separate enclosure and attach it externally to your computer through the external diskette-drive connector. Then you can use both the CD-ROM drive and the diskette drive at the same time. 2.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer ThinkPad Utility Programs Your ThinkPad computer has the following utility programs for easy configuration: Easy-Setup ThinkPad Configuration program This section summarizes these utility programs. Easy-Setup Your computer provides a user-friendly program called Easy-Setup, which allows you to select various setup parameters: Config: Set the configuration of your computer. Date/Time: Set date and time.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer A submenu is displayed. 4 Change the items you wish to change. 5 Click on Exit to exit from the submenu. 6 Click on Restart to exit from the “Easy-Setup” menu. Your computer restarts. Changing the Screen Color You can change the color of the “Easy-Setup” menu by pressing the Ctrl+PgUp keys or by pressing the Ctrl+PgDn keys. To return to the original color, press the Ctrl+Home keys.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer The Network button enables or disables the Wake-On-LAN and Flash-Over-LAN function. The Initialize button sets all device settings to the default values. Clicking on the Date/Time button displays the following “Date and Time” submenu. It is used to set the current date and time.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer Clicking on the Password button displays the “Password” submenu. It is used to set the power-on password, hard disk password, and supervisor password. For more information, go to “Using Passwords” on page 86. Note: An open lock icon shows that a password has not been set yet.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer To change the startup sequence, do the following: 1 Click on Start up in the “Easy-Setup” menu. The “Startup” submenu appears: Note: The Power-On button sets the startup sequence when the power switch is set to ON. The Network button sets the startup sequence when Wake-On-LAN is started. Wake-On-LAN is typically used by LAN administrators in corporate networks to access your computer remotely.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer 2 Click on Power-On in the submenu. The “Power-On” submenu appears: The FDD-1 icon is the diskette drive in the computer, if you have one. If you don't have a diskette drive in the computer but you have one in the docking station, that diskette drive becomes FDD-1. If you have an additional diskette drive, that drive becomes FDD-2. See the table at the end of this procedure for details on page 23.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer If you are using a startable CD-ROM, select CDROM as the startup device. If you are using a remote program loading (RPL) system through a token-ring card or some other network card, do the following: a Select Network and click on it. The “Speed” menu appears. b If you are using a token-ring card, select the speed you want (4 or 16), and click on it; then press Enter.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer Note: The following table shows the diskette drives that correspond to FDD-1 or FDD-2: Case Diskette Drive in the UltraslimBay Diskette Drive in the Port Replicator Diskette Drive in the Docking Station External Diskette Drive Case 1 FDD-1 None None None Case 2 None None None FDD-1 Case 3 None FDD-1 None None Case 4 None None FDD-1 None Case 5 FDD-1 None None FDD-2 Case 6 FDD-1 FDD-2 Non
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer ThinkPad Configuration Program The ThinkPad Configuration program allows you to set up and customize the computer's built-in devices to your needs. For example, you can enable or disable a port, switch between your computer's LCD and an external monitor, and set the power management mode. This section describes how to start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer 1 The Power Mode buttons Click on one of these buttons to set the power mode to high-performance mode, automatic mode, or customized mode. 2 The Display Device buttons Click on one of these buttons to set the display output type to the LCD, external monitor, or both.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer To start the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows NT, Windows 3.1, or OS/2, do as follows. The ThinkPad Configuration window on the next page appears. For Windows NT: 1 Click on Start. 2 Move the cursor on Programs and ThinkPad; then click on ThinkPad Configuration. For Windows 3.1: Double-click on the ThinkPad Configuration icon.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer 1 The One-Touch Setup buttons Click on one of these buttons to set the system configuration. 2 The Power Mode buttons Click on one of these buttons to set the power mode to high-performance mode, automatic mode, or customized mode. 3 The Display Device buttons Click on one of these buttons to set the display output type to the LCD, external monitor, or both.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer 6 The View Angle buttons Click on the front view or rear view buttons to display the hardware feature locations. 7 The Device buttons Click on the button of your choice from the window; then set the options for that device from the window that appears. If the device is enabled, the red indicator next to the button is lit. Otherwise, it stays off.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer For DOS: You can use the ThinkPad Configuration program from the DOS prompt. To start the program, do the following: 1 Click on Start; then the DOS Prompt icon. The DOS prompt window appears. 2 Type PS2 ? at the c: prompt. The “ThinkPad Configuration” online help window appears: C:\>PS2 ? (C) Copyright IBM Corp. 1993,1998. All rights reserved.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer 3 Select an item from the menu and follow the instructions on the screen to set the features. You can also create a batch file (*.BAT) like the one shown to match your operating environment. The following sample batch file sets a longer battery operating time. @Echo Off Rem SAMPLE:Set the parameters to provide maximum power utilization.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer Online Book Your ThinkPad computer features an online book, so that you will always have key information at your fingertips even if you are traveling.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Backing Up Your System Backing Up Your System To back up your system or reinstall the operating system, your ThinkPad computer has the following features. Note: These features are for Windows 95 and Windows NT. If you are using a different operating system, get the hardware device driver from the ThinkPad Web site (see “ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board” on the next page).
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Backing Up Your System Also, you can recover a device driver if you do not have a CD-ROM drive and cannot use the ThinkPad Customization CD. With this program, you can create the utility and device driver diskettes for Windows 95 or Windows NT. (To use the Diskette Factory “Using the Diskette Factory” on page 148 .) For more information about installing a new operating system and device drivers “Advanced” in the online book.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Replacing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack To replace the battery pack, do as follows: 34 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference 1 Power off your computer. 2 Disconnect the AC Adapter and cables. 3 Close the LCD and turn the computer over. 4 Slide the battery pack latch to unlocked position then remove the battery pack 2 .
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Replacing the Battery Pack 6 Gently push the battery pack back into the space; then slide the battery pack latch to the locked position. You have finished replacing the battery pack. Note: You can replace the battery when the computer is in hibernation mode or when it is powered off. If you are using a PC Card, the computer might not be able to enter hibernation mode. If this happens, power off the computer. Chapter 1.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Handling Your Computer Handling Your Computer By using common sense and by following these handling tips, you will get the most use and enjoyment out of your ThinkPad computer for a long time to come. Notebook computers are precision machines that require a bit of careful handling.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Handling Your Computer Do not use or store your computer where the temperature is below 5° C or above 35° C (41° F and 95° F). Do not place your computer closer than 13 cm (5 in.) from any electrical appliance that generates a strong magnetic field, such as a motor, a magnet, a TV, a refrigerator, or large audio speakers. Do not hard-mount your computer in a vehicle or anywhere that it is subject to strong vibration.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Handling Your Computer When installing your hard disk, diskette, or CD-ROM drive, follow the instructions in this book and apply pressure only where needed on the device. Treat your computer like a precision piece of electronic machinery. Retain and store packing materials safely out of reach of children to prevent the risk of suffocation from plastic bags. Register your ThinkPad products with IBM (refer to the Setup Guide).
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Handling Your Computer Extending Your Computer's Battery Life The amount of battery power consumed by your computer depends on such conditions as the usage frequency, the operating temperature, and the period in storage (if unused).
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Handling Your Computer Ruggedized Mobile Computers Some professionals work in environments that may require special ruggedized features to protect their computers from extreme temperature, humidity, and physical punishment. Construction, public service, distribution, repair service, and utilities are some of the environmentally demanding professions that may require rugged mobile computers that can withstand stresses.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Handling Your Computer course, any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring. If you have questions on eye fatigue or visual discomfort, consult a vision care specialist for advice. Note: The example shown here is of someone in a traditional setting. Even when not in such a setting, you can follow many of these tips. Develop good habits, and they will serve you well. Chapter 1.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Handling Your Computer 1 Head Keep your head in a comfortable and vertical position. 2 View Maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 510–760 mm (20–30 in.). 3 Display Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. 4 Thighs Keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. 5 Arms Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a relaxed and neutral position.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer This chapter provides information about how to customize and extend the ThinkPad features. You can use your computer with external devices and increase its memory. Customizing the TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the UltraslimBay Device . . .
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Customizing the TrackPoint Customizing the TrackPoint You can customize the TrackPoint by doing the following: 1 Open the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on the TrackPoint button ( 3 Click on Properties.... ).
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Customizing the TrackPoint If you check Enable dragging, you can drag the icon that you select with the TrackPoint stick by putting light pressure on the stick. If you check Enable Release-to-Select, you can click simply by lifting your finger quickly off the TrackPoint. Moving the cursor onto an icon and then lifting your finger off the TrackPoint works like clicking. Pressing the TrackPoint again works like double-clicking.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Customizing the TrackPoint Using the Sensitivity Page This function adjusts the force required for both cursor movement and Press-to-Select. Slide toward Firm Touch to increase the force needed to move the pointer and to activate Press-to-Select. Slide toward Light Touch to decrease the force needed to move the pointer and to activate Press-to-Select.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Customizing the TrackPoint Using the Scrolling Page By clicking on the Scrolling tab, you can set the scrolling properties of your TrackPoint. Choose Scrolling or the Magnifying Glass Function Select one of the following radio buttons. – Scrolling This function enables you to navigate easily through long documents or large spreadsheets with the press of a button.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Customizing the TrackPoint – Neither This function disables the scrolling and magnifying glass functions. Choose Scrolling Method Select one of the following radio buttons. – Press Center Button, then use TrackPoint Holding down the center button on the keyboard allows the TrackPoint to control the scrolling or the magnifying glass. The TrackPoint operates normally (controls the mouse cursor) when the center button is not pressed.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Increasing Memory Increasing Memory Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a dual inline memory module (DIMM), available as an option. Different capacities of DIMM are available. You can install a DIMM directly in the memory slot on the bottom of the computer.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Increasing Memory 3 Loosen the screw on the memory slot cover; then remove the cover. 4 Install the DIMM into the memory slot. Attention To avoid damaging the DIMM, do not touch its contact edge. a Find the notch on the side of the DIMM. b With the notched end of the DIMM toward the right side of the socket, insert the DIMM, at an angle of approximately 20°, into the socket; then press it firmly 1 . c Pivot the DIMM until it snaps into place 2 .
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Increasing Memory Notch 1 2 Side view 2 5 1 Replace the memory slot cover over the memory slot, aligning the back side of the cover first as shown; then tighten the screw. Chapter 2.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Increasing Memory 6 Replace the battery pack. 7 Turn the computer over again, power on the computer; then confirm that the new memory size appears at the upper left corner of the screen. For example, if you install the 32-MB DIMM you should see the following: See the next page for how to calculate the total memory size. 6496 KB OK You have finished installing the DIMM. Reconnect all cables. Notes: 1.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Increasing Memory How to Calculate Total Memory Size Calculate your total memory size in kilobytes (KB) by adding the DIMM memory size to the base memory size (32192 KB). Note: 576 KB is reserved by the system. For example, if you installed a 32 MB DIMM, you should have about 64 MB. If you installed two 32 MB DIMMs, you should have about 96 MB. Your computer might display memory size in kilobytes. For example, 64 MB=64960 KB. Chapter 2.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Increasing Memory Removing the DIMM 1. Power off the computer and disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer. 2. Close the LCD, turn the computer over, and then remove the battery pack. 3. Loosen the screw and remove the memory slot cover. 4. Press out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. 5. Remove the DIMM. Be sure to save the DIMM for future use. 6. Replace the memory slot cover; then tighten the screw. 7.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the original, built-in hard disk drive with an optional one. You can purchase the option from your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Note: Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. You should not replace it often. Attention Do not drop or apply any shock to the hard disk drive.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive removed easily. To remove or tighten the security screw, use a 2.5-mm Allen wrench. 3 Pull the strap of the hard disk drive to remove the drive. 4 To install the new hard disk drive, do the following: Note: If the hard disk drive that you will be installing has spacer on it, remove the spacer using something like a small screwdriver. 56 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference a Insert the new hard disk drive into the bay.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Replacing the UltraslimBay Device Replacing the UltraslimBay Device You can install the following drives or bezel in the UltraslimBay Diskette drive CD-ROM drive Weight-saver bezel Warm Swap Warm swap means to remove or reconnect a device when the computer is in suspend mode. The diskette drive is a warm-swappable device in the UltraslimBay as a default at the time of shipping, but you can change this setting by changing the configuration.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Replacing the UltraslimBay Device Warm swap is enabled as a default. To check whether warm swap is enabled, do as follows: 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. See “ThinkPad Configuration Program” on page 24. 2 Click on UltraBay ( 3 Make sure that there is a check mark in the Enable IDE device Hot/Warm Swap check box. ). If there is no check mark, add a check mark in the box and restart your computer to make the change effective.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Replacing the UltraslimBay Device The following table shows what you do if you want to replace the device in the UltraslimBay or attach the diskette externally: If the computer power is on and... You want to... You need to... The CD-ROM drive is in the UltraslimBay install the diskette drive in the bay enter your computer suspend mode or power off your computer; then swap the device.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Replacing the UltraslimBay Device 60 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference 2 With releasing the UltraslimBay device lock to the unlocked position 1 ; then remove the diskette drive 2 . 3 Insert the CD-ROM drive.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally Your ThinkPad computer might have been shipped with an external diskette drive enclosure. Using this enclosure, you can attach the internal diskette drive externally. To attach the internal diskette drive externally, do the following: 1 Insert the diskette drive in the enclosure and connect it firmly. 2 Connect the cable to the external diskette-drive connector. Chapter 2.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally Removing the Diskette Drive from the Enclosure The diskette drive enclosure has a lock on the bottom. To remove the diskette drive from the enclosure, hold the lock in the unlocked position and remove the drive.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard This section explains how to attach an external mouse, external numeric keypad, and external keyboard to your computer. Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad You can attach an external mouse or numeric keypad to the external-input-device connector ( ) on the rear of the computer.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard If you want to use both the external numeric keypad and mouse at the same time, first connect the keypad cable to the computer; then connect the mouse cable 1 to the connector at the rear of the keypad. Note: You can remove the keypad cover and use it as a stand for the keypad.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard When the external keyboard is attached, the following keys are not available: Numeric keypad on the computer keyboard External numeric keypad Instead, use the numeric keypad on the external keyboard. To attach the external keyboard, turn off the computer, attach the keyboard to the keyboard connector of the keyboard/mouse cable 1 , and then attach the keyboard/mouse cable to the computer 2 .
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard Disabling the TrackPoint A mouse other than an IBM PS/2 Miniature mouse require the TrackPoint to be disabled before you can use them. To disable the TrackPoint: For Windows 95: 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. See “ThinkPad Configuration Program” on page 24. 2 Click on the TrackPoint ( 3 Click on Disable for the TrackPoint. ) button.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Attaching an External Monitor Attaching an External Monitor This section provides information about using the computer LCD and an external monitor. It also provides considerations when using DOS applications. The LCD of your computer uses thin-film transfer (TFT) technology or high performance addressing (HPA) technology. Both types of LCDs display output with XGA (1024x768 resolution) video mode and 64K colors.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Attaching an External Monitor 6 Set your monitor type and display device driver as follows. If you are attaching an SVGA monitor, refer to page 70 for information on the supported color depth or resolution. a) Click on the LCD or External Display ( button. or ) b) Click on the Advanced Properties.. button. You can select your monitor type from the monitor list, or click on a new resolution or refresh rate.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Attaching an External Monitor You can also change the display output location as follows: Using the Fn key function: Press and hold the Fn key; then press the F7 key. The output is displayed sequentially as follows: External Display Both LCD Using PS2 Command: For DOS, use the PS2 command to change the display output location. – Type PS2 SC BOTH to display information on both the LCD and external monitor.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Attaching an External Monitor The DOS Screen Image on the LCD If you use a DOS application that supports only VGA mode (640x480 resolution) with your computer, the screen image might appear smaller than the display size, as shown: 640 x 480 This is to maintain compatibility with DOS applications. To expand the screen image to the same size as the actual screen, you can use the screen expansion function.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Attaching an External Monitor Displaying output only on the external monitor (External Display). Resolution Supported Color Depth Frame Rate 256 640x480 (VGA) 65 536 60 Hz, 75 Hz, or 85 Hz 16 777 216 256 800x600 (SVGA) 65 536 60 Hz, 75 Hz, or 85 Hz 16 777 216 1024x768 (XGA) 256 65 536 60 Hz, 70 Hz, or 75 Hz Note: If you are using an old external monitor, the resolution and color depth might be limited. Chapter 2.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Inserting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card This section describes how to prepare to use a PC Card. Your computer has two PC Card slots (upper slot and lower slot) and supports the following types of cards: PC Card (Type I, Type II, and Type III) CardBus Zoomed Video (ZV) 1 Find the notched edge 1 of the PC Card as shown. 2 Insert the PC Card into the appropriate slot according to your PC Card type.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Inserting a PC Card 3 Press the PC Card firmly into the connector. Your ThinkPad has PC Card support software called CardWorks. You can use the PC Card as soon as you insert the card into the computer. The following window appears and informs you about the new card: You have completed setting up the PC Card, and you can now use it.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Inserting a PC Card You have to install the PC Card driver. Follow the instructions on the next section. Installing the PC Card Driver You are here because the CardWorks does not have the device driver of the PC Card. Install the device driver as follows: 1 Make sure that Have diskette provided by card manufacturer is selected in the “Select Installation Preference” window. Click on OK.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Inserting a PC Card Note: If the CardWorks does not recognize your PC Card and you cannot install the PC Card driver, copy necessary INF files from the PC Card driver (or option) diskette to your c:\WINDOWS\INF directory prior to letting CardWorks detect the PC Card. Removing the PC Card Before removing storage PC Cards, such as the hard disk PC Card, Flash memory PC Card, or SRAM PC Card, from the PC Card slot, you must stop the PC Card.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using a Docking Station Using a Docking Station You can extend the capabilities of your computer by attaching it first to the SelectaBase 600 port replicator and a docking station. Note: The port replicator, available as an option, is a convenient way to attach several input devices and an external monitor. Of course you can also attach these devices directly to your computer.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using a Docking Station Notes: 1. Depending on the hardware configuration or the operating system, warm docking or hot docking might not be supported. Refer to the user's guide shipped with these docking stations or a port replicator for instructions on how to dock your computer to a docking station. 2.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using a Docking Station docking station LCD, indicating that the computer is properly docked. 4 Turn on the computer. Windows 95 begins to check the status of the docking station and restarts a couple of times. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. During this operation, Windows 95 creates a configuration profile for the docking station with the name Dock X. Notes: 1. X can be any number from 1 to 3.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using a Docking Station Undocking When Your Computer is Powered On or in Suspend Mode (Hot or Warm Undocking) Note: If your computer does not enter suspend mode while it is docked in the docking station, do the following: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on the Power Management ( ) button. 3. Click on the Suspend/Resume Options ( 3.1 only). ) button (Windows 4. Click on the check box of Suspend/hibernate while docked.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using a Docking Station Or: Turn the security key of the docking station to the eject position and release the key. An eject request is made to the operating system. It might take some time for this eject operation to end. Note: To see if the eject operation is complete, click on Start again and see if the Eject PC icon still appears. If the icon still appears, wait until it disappears. 2 When you hear a beep, turn the security key to the rear again.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using a Docking Station For an IDE device such as a hard disk drive or a CD-ROM drive: 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program and click on the Docking Station ( ) button. 2 Add a checkmark on Enable IDE device in the Docking Station, if there is none, and restart the computer. 3 Click on Device Manager and check whether there is a resource conflict between the new IDE device and the other devices in the computer.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using a Docking Station Setting to 3-Channel IDE Mode 1 Open the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on the Docking Station ( 3 Change the IRQ value in IRQ Holder for PCI Steering to a value other than IRQ 11 or 15 (IRQ 9 is recommended). 4 Select Enable IDE devices. 5 Select Third channel(IRQ 11, I/O 1E0) in the IDE channel selection list box. 6 Click on OK to close the dialog box. 7 Select OK in the warning dialog box. ) button.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using a Docking Station 8 Select OK in the warning dialog box. The system restarts. If necessary, change the IRQ value assigned to PCI to 11.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using a Docking Station 84 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer This chapter provides information about how to protect your computer from theft or unauthorized use. It also describes how to display your personal information, such as your name or address, on the password prompt screen. Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using Passwords Using Passwords The password-setting feature helps to prevent your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password, a prompt appears on the screen each time you turn on the computer. You must enter your password at the prompt. You cannot use the computer unless you type the correct password.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using Passwords Supervisor password The supervisor password is a tool provided for the system administrator to control many ThinkPads computers. The supervisor password is set by the system administrator and it is not required for users. Users can start the computer without providing the supervisor password. The supervisor password is required only to access Easy-Setup.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using Passwords To enter a password, do the following: 1 Type your password. The symbol appears each time you press a key. Don't hold down a key too long, because the same character will be entered continuously. 2 Press the Enter key. An OK appears if you enter the correct password, and an X appears if you enter the wrong password.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using Passwords Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the supervisor password. Note: An unlocked keylock icon indicates the password is not set. 3 Click on the type of password you want to set: Power-On, HDD, or Supervisor. 4 Type your desired appropriate password. Note: You can type a maximum of seven random characters using a combination of letters (A to Z) and numbers (0 to 9).
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using Passwords 5 Press Enter. The “Password Confirmation” screen appears: 6 Type your password again to verify it; then press Enter again. Note: The following screen appears if you are setting the hard disk or the supervisor password, reminding you to write down the password and keep it in a safe place. Your password is set.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using Passwords Do Not Forget Your Password If you forget your hard disk or supervisor password, there is no way to reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You have to take your computer to an IBM reseller or an IBM marketing representative to have the hard disk or the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the service.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using Passwords Changing and Removing a Password This security feature prevents someone from removing a password and using your computer. To change or remove a password, do the following: For a Power-On Password or Hard Disk Password 1 Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then turn on the computer. The password prompt appears. 2 Type your current password. 3 Press the Spacebar. To change the password, go to step 4 on page 93 .
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using Passwords 4 To change the password, type the new password; then press the Spacebar. 5 Type the new password again to verify it; then press Enter. The following screen appears, and the system starts. Note: Write down the password and keep it in a safe place. You have changed your password. Chapter 3.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using Passwords For a Supervisor Password 1 Start Easy-Setup. a) Press and hold F1; then turn on the computer. b) Hold F1 until the password prompt appears. 2 Enter the supervisor password. The “Easy-Setup” menu appears. 3 Select Password on the menu. 4 Select Supervisor. To change the password, go to step 8 on page 95 . 5 To remove the password, enter the current password and press the Spacebar. 6 Press Enter twice.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using Passwords 8 Enter the current password and press the Spacebar. 9 Type the new password; then press Enter. Chapter 3.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using Passwords 10 Type the new password again to verify it; then press Enter. Note: The following screen appears, reminding you to write down the password and keep it in a safe place. 11 Press Enter again. 12 Click on Exit; then Restart. The supervisor password has been changed. Your computer restarts. Power-On Password with Supervisor Authority You can remove a power-on-password (even if you don't know it) if you know the supervisor password.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using Passwords 6 Press Enter. The “Password Confirmation” screen appears: 7 Press Enter again. 8 Click on Exit; then select Restart. Your computer restarts. The power-on password has been removed. Chapter 3.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using the Personalization Editor Using the Personalization Editor With the Personalization Editor, you can display such personal information as your name and address on the screen each time you power on your computer. This feature helps you to identify your computer when identical computers are being used in your location, or to deter theft.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using the Personalization Editor To register your name, address, and company on the Personalization Editor, do the following: Note: To display this information, the power-on password must already be set. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Make a backup copy of the DOS, Personalization Utility Diskette using your operating system's diskcopy command. 3 Insert the backup copy of the DOS, Personalization Utility Diskette into the diskette drive.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using the Personalization Editor 5 Click on Personal Data and type the necessary information into the boxes. If you want to create the background bitmap, continue with step 6; otherwise, go to step 10. 6 Select Background in the “Personalization Editor” window. Windows Paint automatically opens. 7 Draw an image or color the background. Your bitmap size must be 160 by 100 pels. To change the size, select Image and then Attribute.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using the Personalization Editor 11 Insert the backup copy of the DOS, Personalization Utility Diskette. into the diskette drive; then turn on the computer. 12 Select Update personalization data at the menu window; then follow the instructions on the window. Your data is copied from the DOS, Personalization Utility Diskette and stored in the nonvolatile memory in the computer. 13 After the data is stored, turn off the computer.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Using Locks Using Locks You can attach a mechanical lock to your computer, to help to prevent it from being removed without your permission. Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole 1 on the left side of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary object. Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hints, Tips, and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Power Management Modes . . . . . . . . . . . Using a PC Card with the Docking Station . . . . . . . . USB Connector Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For PCI Cards in the SelectaDock III Docking Station For the USB Connector Setting on the SelectaDock III Docking Station .
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section addresses frequently asked questions. Go to the page indicated in the following chart and do the specified action.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Frequently Asked Questions To solve the problems discussed in this section, you need to use the ThinkPad Configuration program. To start the ThinkPad Configuration program, find the ThinkPad icon on the taskbar; then double-click on the icon. The ThinkPad Configuration program window appears: Note: You can also open the ThinkPad Configuration program as follows: 1. Click on Start. 2.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Frequently Asked Questions How do I use my infrared port as a communications port? You can disable your computer's infrared port to free resources for another communication device, such as the serial port. If the infrared port is disabled, you must enable it before you can use it again. To enable your infrared port, do as follows: 1 2 3 4 Save your work and quit any program you are using. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Frequently Asked Questions 3 4 Click on the Serial Port button. Click on Enable. A “Warning” might appear that the hardware resource is being used by another communication device. 5 Click on Disable Device. Another “Warning” window prompts you to restart your computer. 6 Click on OK. The computer restarts. Note: If you check your serial port and it is already enabled, you can use it immediately without changing any settings.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Frequently Asked Questions 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? You can set any resolution for either the ThinkPad LCD or the external monitor. When you use both at the same time, the resolution of both is the same. If you set a higher resolution for the ThinkPad LCD, you can see only part of the screen at a time.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Frequently Asked Questions How can I set up the external monitor if the Windows plug-and-play feature does not detect it? Do as follows: 1 Double-click on My Computer, Control Panel; then Display. 2 Click on the Properties... button. The “Display Properties” window appears. 3 4 5 6 Click on the Settings tab. Click on Advanced Properties. Click on Monitor. Make sure that Automatically Detect Plug and Play Monitors is checked.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Frequently Asked Questions 1. Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted (until the battery and power LEDs flash in unison). 2. Recharge completely before using (the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery LED is green). 3. Repeat these steps three times. Always use power management features such as Advanced Power Management (APM), power modes, standby, suspend, and hibernation.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Hints, Tips, and Limitations Hints, Tips, and Limitations This section provides hints, tips, and limitations. For Windows 95: If you are using the Intel USB camera and the system resumes from suspend mode, the USB camera is disabled. To enable it, unplug it and plug it in again.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Hints, Tips, and Limitations For OS/2 Warp: If you have formatted your drive using high-performance file system (HPFS) and your system has more than 64 MB memory installed, hibernation is not supported. If the COM port does not work even if you have set it up correctly with the ThinkPad Configuration program, do as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open System Setup. Select Hardware Manager. Select a folder from the menu. Select Properties.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Hints, Tips, and Limitations Using the Power Management Modes You can select either the Resume on incoming call option or the Hibernate X minutes after suspend option but not both. If you select one option, the other option becomes gray and cannot be selected. To enable Resume on incoming call, do as follows: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on the Resume/Suspend options tab. 3. Click on Resume on incoming call.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Hints, Tips, and Limitations If a USB Device is Disabled If your computer tries to enter suspend mode and the request is rejected, the device in the USB connector might be disabled. If this occurs, do a hot-unplug and -plug operation for the USB device.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Hints, Tips, and Limitations Using the NetMeeting Software When you are hanging up a video phone call in NetMeeting, you might see a Windows exception error message; “An exception OE has occurred in VxD VWIN32( 1)...”. This message appears only when you are making a video phone call directly over the telephone line and after you use such data sharing tools as the whiteboard, file transfer, chat, and application sharing.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide The following chart shows how to find or solve a problem. If a beep sounds, a message appears, or a function-related problem occurs: 1. Find your symptom in the Troubleshooting Charts and try solving the problem. 2. If you can't solve the problem, run a test and make sure the hardware and the device drivers are OK. 3. Note the error code and have the computer serviced.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Troubleshooting Charts If your computer has an error, it often displays a message or an error code, or a beep sounds when you power it on. Go through the charts and look for your problem. If you find the problem, go to the page indicated and do the specified action.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Error Codes or Messages Note: In the charts, x can be any character. Message Action I9990301 I9990302 I9990305 Your computer can't find the startup drive. Do the following: (Incorrect connection of the hard disk drive might cause these error codes to appear.) 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Press and hold F1; then turn on the computer to start Easy-Setup. Hold F1 until the Easy-Setup menu appears. 3. Select the Start up icon. 4.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Message Action 184 (invalid password error) The password entered is invalid. 190 (critical low-battery error) The computer turned off because the battery is low. 192 (cooling fan error) Have the computer serviced. 195 (hibernation error) The system configuration differs between the time your computer entered hibernation mode and the time it exited this mode, and your computer cannot resume normal operation.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Message Action 30x (keyboard error) Make sure that no object is placed on the keyboard or on the external keyboard, if you have one. Power off the computer and power off all attached devices. Power on the computer first; then power on the attached devices.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Message Action The hard disk password prompt A hard disk drive password is set. Type the correct password and press Enter to use the computer (see page 88). If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Message Action xxxxx KB OK appears and the computer stops. Have the computer serviced. No Error Codes or Messages Problem Action The screen is blank and you don't hear any beeps. Make sure that: Note: If you are not sure whether you heard any beeps, turn the computer off; then turn it on again, and listen again. If you are using an external monitor, go to “External Monitor Problems” on page 139.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Input Problems Problem Action The cursor does not move after the computer awakens from one of the power management modes. Make sure you followed the instructions in the online book correctly when you installed Windows with the Advanced Power Management (APM) option. All or some keys on the keyboard do not work.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The scrolling or Magnifying Glass function doesn't work. See the General tab page in "Mouse Properties," and make sure that the PS/2 TrackPoint driver is loaded. A number appears when you type a letter. The numeric lock function is on. To disable it, press and hold Shift; then press NumLk. All or some keys on the external numeric keypad do not work.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action Error 19 appears and the computer immediately turns off. The battery pack power is getting low. Connect the AC Adapter to the computer, or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. The computer does not return from suspend mode, or the suspend lamp stays on and the computer does not work. The computer automatically enters suspend or hibernation mode when the battery power is exhausted.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The computer does not enter suspend mode as set by the timer under Windows 95 or Windows NT. For Windows 95: The Windows 95 generic CD-ROM driver accesses the internal CD-ROM drive every 3 seconds to see if a CD-ROM is inserted in the CD-ROM drive. This prevents your computer from entering suspended mode even after a timeout. To prevent this from occurring, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The computer does not enter hibernation mode with the Fn+F12 key combination. Enable hibernation mode as follows: For Windows 95: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on Power Management ( 3. Click on the Hibernation tab. 4. Click on Enable Hibernation. ). Note: If you have already created the hibernation file, this button is displayed in gray and you cannot click on it. 5. Click on Create Now. 6.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts LCD Problems Problem Action The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: The display device driver is installed correctly by doing the following: 1. Click on Start and move the cursor to Settings, and Control Panel. 2. Double-click on Control Panel, and then Display. 3. Select the Settings tab. 4. Click on Advanced Properties. The “Adapter/Driver Information” window appears.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts An Indicator Problem Problem Action The battery status indicator does not go on even though a battery pack is installed in the computer. The over-current protection device inside the battery pack has been activated. Wait several hours and try again. If the indicator still does not go on, replace the battery pack or have the computer serviced. Battery Problems Problem Action The battery pack cannot be fully charged in 3.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts CD-ROM Drive Problems Problem Action The CD-ROM does not work. Make sure that: You hear a noise from the CD-ROM drive when the CD-ROM is spinning. The CD-ROM drive cover might be bent. Have the computer serviced. The CD-ROM tray does not open even if you press the CD-ROM eject button. Insert a pin into the CD-ROM emergency eject hole and eject the CD-ROM tray. The compact disc cannot be read.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Infrared Communication Problems Problem Action Your computer cannot communicate with other devices using the infrared port. Make sure that: The communication speeds are the same. The infrared ports are clean. No objects are between the computer and the communicating device. The distance and angle between your computer and the device is within the set range. The other computer is the same model as yours.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts An Audio or a Telephony Problem Problem Cause and Action The volume of the WaveTable MidiSynth device cannot be controlled. Use the Serial-in control in the volume control panel to control the volume. The voice quality over the Voice-Over-Data communication is poor.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts A Modem Problem Problem Action Your modem application does not work with the ThinkPad modem. Make sure that the internal modem port is enabled by opening the “Device Manager” window and running the Modem Wizard or by opening the ThinkPad Configuration program and doing as follows: 1. Click on Start. 2. Move the cursor to Programs and ThinkPad; then click on ThinkPad Configuration. 3. Click on Internal Modem ( 4. Select Enable. 5.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The internal modem does not work when you start your computer from an operating system other than Windows 95. The operating system might be sharing the same IRQ levels as your modem. The ThinkPad modem software might not work under these conditions. You must cancel the IRQ shared condition to use the modem.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The system cannot start from the PC Card. To start from PC Card, do as follows: 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on the UltraBay ( 3 Remove the check mark from the check box of the Enable Hot/Warm Swapping of UltraBay. 4 Click on OK. ) button. Make sure that the correct system resources are being used for the PC Card. ATA: IRQ 15 I/O 170–177h, 376h Note: Secondary IDE should be disabled.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action Your PC Card modem does not work. Make sure that the infrared port is disabled and the modem is set up correctly. Make sure that the COM port you set for modem by the ThinkPad Configuration program is same in the following procedure and there is no resource conflict. For Windows 95: To set up the modem, do the following: 1. Click on Start and move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel. 2. Double-click on Modem.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action PC Card support software does not recognize your PC Card. Make sure that: If the PC Card is not a modem, an ATA, a Flash, or an SRAM card, you have the proper client device driver for the card. In Windows 95, the PC Card must have an INF file associated with it. Your PC Card supports PCMCIA Release 2.0, 2.01, and 2.10. Refer to the manual that came with your PC Card.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The MIDI port of the port replicator does not work. To enable the MIDI port of the port replicator, use the ThinkPad Configuration program. Make sure that the MIDI port is enabled by doing the following: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on MIDI Port. 3. Confirm that the MIDI port is enabled. If not, click on Enable; then click on OK. 4.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts External Monitor Problems Problem Action The external monitor is blank. Do the following: 1. Connect the external monitor to another computer to make sure it works. 2. Reconnect the external monitor to your computer. 3. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 4. Click on External Display ( ) or LCD + External Display ( toolbar in the ThinkPad Configuration program.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: The ThinkPad display driver is installed correctly by doing the following: 1. Click on Start and move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel. 2. Double-click on Display. 3. Select the Settings tab in the “Display Properties” window. 4. (Windows 95)Click on Advanced Properties. (Windows 95)Click on Display Type.... The “Adapter/Driver Information” window appears.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Other Option Problems Problem Action An IBM option that you just installed does not work. Make sure that: The option is designed for your computer. The option was installed following the instructions supplied with the option or this book. Other installed options or cables are not loose. There is no I/O address or interrupt level (IRQ) DMA channel conflict.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Software Problems Problem Action An application does not run correctly. Check the following to make sure that the problem is not being caused by the application: Your computer has the minimum required memory to run the application. Refer to the manuals supplied with the application. The application is designed to operate with your operating system. Other applications run correctly on your computer.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Problem Cause or Action Performance degrades when the computer gets hot during use. The processor speed might decrease under the following conditions: Use in a hot environment High-powered processing that requires high-power consumption This is not a defect. A memory shortage or memory error occurs. If you are using DOS: 1. Use the DOS command MEM /C to review your DOS memory usage occasionally. 2.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Testing Your Computer Testing Your Computer If you still have a problem with your computer after using the Troubleshooting Charts, test the computer using the Easy-Setup Test function. To test your computer, do the following: 1 Press and hold F1; then turn on the computer to start Easy-Setup. Hold F1 until the “Easy-Setup” menu appears: Easy-Setup Config Restart Date/Time Password Start up BIOS part number,..
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Testing Your Computer 2 Select the Test icon; then select the Start icon or press Enter. Note: Do not touch the keyboard or the pointing device during the test. If you cannot go to the next menu, have the computer serviced. If an X appears to the left of a device with an error code below it, make a note of the error code and have the computer serviced. Chapter 4.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Testing Your Computer Test the SelectaDock I and II You need to create the diagnostic diskette to test the SelectaDock docking station. This diskette replaces the diagnostic portion of existing SelectaDock I or SelectaDock II Option Diskette. Use this diskette to test SelectaDock I or II instead of the existing option diskettes.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software Recovering Lost or Damaged Software This section describes how to recover lost or damaged software. The following table shows what is needed to recover your system. Problem Tools Provided For More Information Windows 95 and Windows NT users with a CD-ROM drive You need to recover a lost or damaged device driver. Use the ThinkPad Installer on the ThinkPad Customization CD.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software Problem Tools Provided For More Information You need to recover your entire hard disk drive. Contact Microsoft for operating system installation diskettes. See the Microsoft Windows booklet shipped with your computer to find out how to order Windows installation diskettes. —Or— See Chapter 5, “Getting Service” on page 153. Go to the ThinkPad Web site to download latest hardware driver diskettes. Install them.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software Notes: 1. You can select more than one group by clicking while pressing Ctrl. 2. The number of the diskettes required is shown beside the diskette group. You do not need to use a blank diskette; the Diskette Factory prompts you to reformat diskettes that are not blank. 5 Click on Build. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen. For detail on how to install software online book.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software Using the Recovery CD You can restore the contents of your hard disk to what it was at the time of purchase. Attention This recovery program deletes all personal data and your customized configuration settings. It resets your computer to most of the factory-shipped default values. Be sure to back up your personal files before you use this CD.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software 5 Click on Power-on. 6 Click on Reset. 7 Click on CDROM. 8 Click on OK. 9 Click on Exit. The startable CD-ROM function is enabled. 10 Click on Restart and then OK. The computer restarts. 11 Follow the instructions on the screen. 12 When a completion message appears, remove the Recovery CD form the CD-ROM drive. 13 Power off the computer. 14 Power on your computer while pressing and holding the F1 key.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software Case 2 1 Power off the computer. 2 Insert the Recovery CD Boot Diskette in the diskette drive. 3 Power on your computer. 4 Insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen.. Note: The recovery program on the boot diskette includes drivers to support many devices such as the external CD-ROM, docking station, and the hard disk drive. Choose an appropriate option.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Chapter 5. Getting Service If you need further assistance, you can call your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. You will need to know the following information when requesting repair service: Identification number of your computer Options installed in your system Note: Use the record sheet on page 154.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Information on Your Computer Information on Your Computer Option List DIMM PC Cards _____MB _____MB ______MB Hard Disk Drive External Diskette Drive Battery Pack Identification Numbers The serial number label is on the bottom of your computer.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Information on Your Computer Problem Recording Sheet Computer information: Machine type:_________ Serial number:_________ Date of purchase:___/___/___ Type of problem: Continuous problem Intermittent problem Error code: The operating system and its version number, if available: DOS Version______ OS/2 Version______ Windows 3.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Customer Support and Service Customer Support and Service Purchasing an IBM PC hardware product entitles you to receive support and services during the limited warranty period. If you need additional support and services, a wide variety of extended solutions that addresses most needs are available for purchase.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Customer Support and Service ThinkPad EasyServ ThinkPad EasyServ is a courier repair service for IBM mobile products whereby your ThinkPad computer will be picked up, sent to IBM for repair, and then returned to the location of your choice. This service is available at no additional charge during the limited warranty period. Most computers can be repaired the day that they arrive at the IBM repair location.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Customer Support and Service To access the IBM Automated Fax System, call: In the U.S., 1-800-426-3395 In Canada, 1-800-465-3299 Electronic Support Services If you have a modem, you can access such public information services as the electronic bulletin boards and messaging areas, electronic conferences, and searchable databases available in several of the most popular online information services.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Customer Support and Service Commercial online services that have information on IBM products are: CompuServe: Use the GO word ThinkPad. Prodigy: Use the Jump command; type IBM and select PC Product Support. America Online: Use the Go to keyword IBM. You can also contact us on the Internet for answers to your technical support questions.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Customer Support and Service Purchasing Additional Services During and after the limited warranty period, you can purchase additional services, such as: Support for IBM and non-IBM hardware, operating systems, and application programs Network setup and configuration Upgraded or extended hardware repair services Custom installation The availability of the service and its name might vary by country.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Customer Support and Service You can purchase this service on a one-time basis (for a single incident). Network and Server Support Line Network and Server Support includes all the features of the Enhanced PC Support Line and is available for simple and complex networks made up of IBM workstations and servers using major network operating systems. This line also supports the many popular non-IBM adapters and network interface cards.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Customer Support and Service Ordering Support Line Services The Enhanced PC Support Line, Client Support Line, and Network and Server Support Line services are available for products on the Supported Products list. To receive a Supported Products list, In the U.S: – Call 1-800-772-2227. – Select the automated fax system option. – Select the service for which you would like a Supported Products list: - For the Enhanced PC Support Line, select document 11682.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Customer Support and Service Warranty and Repair Services You can upgrade your ThinkPad EasyServ/Customer Carry-In warranty services or extend their period of service. Upgradable warranties for the U.S. include: Overnight service option. You can upgrade your current warranty that provides ThinkPad EasyServ/Carry-in repair service. Your warranty provides ThinkPad EasyServ/Carry-in repair service. You can also extend your period of warranty.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates IBM provides update diskettes, called ServicePaks or corrective service diskettes (CSDs), to customers who report a DOS or an OS/2 problem for which there is or will be a corrective program. Getting Update Diskettes You can obtain update diskettes from: IBM Software Solutions Center (1-800-992-4777 for the U.S.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Appendix A. Features and Specifications This appendix describes features and specifications for the computer. For more information, refer to the Technical Reference manual. Features Processor Intel Pentium processor mobile module with MMX Intel Pentium II processor mobile module with MMX Memory Built-in: 32 MB Option: Max. 160 MB Storage devices 2.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Features External diskette drive To get the best performance from your diskette drives, use high-quality diskettes (such as IBM diskettes) that meet or exceed the following standards: 1-MB, 3.5-inch, unformatted diskette: – ANSI (American National Standards Institute) X3.137 – ISO (International Standards Organization) 8860 – ECMA (European Computer Manufacturers Association) 100 2-MB, 3.5-inch, unformatted diskette: – ANSI X3.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Specifications Specifications Size Width: 300 mm (11.8 in.) Depth: 240 mm (9.4 in.) Height: 36.5 mm (1.4 in.) Environment Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°C (50°F).
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 IBM Power Cords IBM Power Cords IBM power cords for a specific country are usually available only in that country: For 2-pin power cords: IBM Power Cord Part Number Used in These Countries 13H5273 Japan For 3-pin power cords: Note The grounded adapter is required for full MPRII compliance. IBM Power Cord Part Number 168 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Used in These Countries 76H3514 Australia, New Zealand 75H3516 Canada, Thailand, U.S.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Appendix B. Product Warranties and Notices International Business Machines Corporation Armonk, New York 10504 Statement of Limited Warranty The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or an IBM authorized reseller.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Product Warranties d) for a Machine with exchange service, remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service. Also, the Machine must be free of any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange; and 3. be responsible for loss of, or damage to, a Machine in transit when you are responsible for the transportation charges.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Product Warranties International Business Machines Corporation Armonk, New York 10504 Statement of Limited Warranty The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or an IBM authorized reseller. The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Product Warranties d) for a Machine with exchange service, remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service. Also, the Machine must be free of any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange; and 3. be responsible for loss of, or damage to, a Machine in transit when you are responsible for the transportation charges.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Notices Notices References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Notices Electronic Emission Notice Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ThinkPad 600, 2645 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Notices Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This equipment does not exceed Class B limits per radio noise emissions for digital apparatus, set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Notices Telecommunication Notice Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Telephone Company Requirements (Part 68 of the FCC Rules) 1.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Notices the network until the problem has been corrected, or until you are sure the equipment is not malfunctioning. 7. No customer repairs are possible to the modem. If you experience trouble with this equipment, contact your Authorized Seller or the IBM Corporation for information. 8. The modem may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Notices Industry Canada Requirements Notice The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications networks protective, operational, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Notices devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Number of all the devices does not exceed 5. Avis L'étiquette du ministère de l'Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme à certaines normes de protection, d'exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Notices Avertissement L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d'inspection des installations électriques, ou à électricien, selon le cas. L'indice de charge (IC) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique, (REN:0.5), pour éviter toute surcharge, le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut être raccordée à un circuit téléphonique bouclé utilisé par ce dispositif.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Glossary This glossary includes terms and definitions from the IBM Dictionary of Computing (New York: McGraw-Hill, 1994). BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Microcode that contains such basic hardware operations as interactions with diskette drives, hard disk drives, and the keyboard. ac. Alternating current. ac power. Power that is supplied to the computer through an electrical outlet. Advanced Power Management (APM).
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Glossary processing. This file is referred to by DOS during system startup. DSP. Digital signal processor. ECP. Extended Capability Port. configuration. (1) The manner in which the hardware and software of an information processing system are organized and interconnected. (2) The physical and logical arrangement of devices and programs that make up a data processing system. (3) The devices and programs that make up a system, subsystem, or network. CRT.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Glossary immediately restores the same data and applications as when hibernation started, without restarting the operating system. alternative to hard-wired circuitry to implement functions of a processor or other system component. high-resolution mode. Video resolutions that are greater than 640 by 480 pels. MIDI. Musical Instrument Digital Interface. hot docking. Docking the computer to the docking station when the computer is powered on. HPA.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Glossary direction from a particular point or line on a display screen. port replicator. An option to expand the capabilities of the ThinkPad computer by providing additional PC Card slots and ports. POST. Power-on self-test. power mode. A mode of battery operation to conserve power. The ThinkPad computer has three power modes: high performance, automatic, and customize. prompt. A visual or audible message sent by a program to request the user's response.
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Index A America Online 159 audio problem 132 B backing up the system 32 battery pack location 5 maximizing the battery life 109 replacing 34 battery problem 129 battery status, location 7 battery-pack latch, location 5 brightness control, location 2 built-in microphone, location 2 bulletin boards 158 81 E Caps Lock, location 7 CD-ROM drive installing 57 problem 130 CD-ROM eject button, location 2 changing display output location 68 changing startup seque
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Index hard disk password 86 changing 92 removing 92 hardware features 5 hardware specifications 167 headphone jack, location 2 heat output, machine specifications 167 hibernation mode 12 hibernation problem 124 hints, tips, limitations 111 hot docking 76 humidity, machine specifications 167 I identification numbers, recording indicator problem 129 infrared port, location 2 infrared port, setting 106 infrared problem 131 input problem 123 input voltage 167 i
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Index password (continued) removing 92 setting 88 using 86 PC Card device driver, installing 74 installing 72 problem 134 removing 75 stopping 75 supported PC Card 72 PC Card eject button, location 2 Personalization Editor deleting 101 setting 98 port replicator problem 140 power cords 168 power jack, location 5 power mode switching 12 power shutdown switch, location 5 power switch, location 5 power-on lamp, location 5 power-on password 86 changing 92 removi
Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Index ThinkPad Configuration program for DOS 29 for OS/2 26 for Windows 3.
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Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 IBM Part Number: 05L2160 Printed in the United States of America 5L216
