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Contents
Main
Note:
First Edition (June 1999)
Thank you for selecting an IBM ThinkPad 240 computer
Functional highlights
Functional highlights
About this book
About this book
Safety information
Safety information
Electrical safety notice
Safety information
Contents
Page
Page
Page
Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer
Identifying the hardware features
2
Front view of the computer
Page
Rear view of the computer
4
Page
Bottom view of the computer
6
System status indicators
System status indicators
System status indicators
8
(A-Z)
Not all application programs support this func- tion.
Distinctive functions of your computer
Keyboard functions
TrackPoint
TrackPoint
Left click button
Stick
Right click button
Page
Fn key
once
twice
Numeric keypad
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End
NumLk
Note: The functions of the cursor- and screen-control keys are not
ThinkPad utility programs
BIOS Setup Utility
Page
Config:
Page
Fast
Normal
Maximum Performance
Maximum Battery Life
Disabled
HDD off Timer:
Disabled
Maximum Performance
Customized
Maximum Battery Life
Page
Page
Disable
Date/Time:
Password:
Startup:
Restart:
ThinkPad configuration
30
Online User's Guide
Backing up your system
Backing up your system
snapshots
ThinkPad Software Selection CD
Recovery CD
ConfigSafe
ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board
Replacing the battery pack
Replacing the battery pack
Replacing the battery pack
Attaching the Large Battery pack
Handling your computer
ThinkPad don'ts
Page
ThinkPad do's
Setup Guide
Cleaning your computer
Carrying the computer
Maximizing battery-powered operation
Ruggedized mobile computers
Ergonomics information
What if I am traveling?
Questions about vision?
Page
For more information
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Chapter 2. Extending the features of your computer
Customizing the TrackPoint
Using the Press-to-Select page
Using the Sensitivity page
Increasing memory
Upgrading the memory
Page
Page
Page
Page
Page
Attaching an external mouse, keypad or keyboard
Attaching an external mouse or numeric keypad
Page
Attaching an external keyboard and mouse
Disabling the TrackPoint
Page
Attaching the external FDD drive
Attaching the external FDD drive
Attaching the external CD-ROM drive
Connecting the CD-ROM to the ThinkPad 240
Installing the CD-ROM device driver
Installing the CD-ROM device driver for Windows 98 or Windows 95
Installing the CD-ROM device driver for Windows NT 4.0
Page
Attaching an external monitor
Display output location
screen expansion
Display modes
Page
Attaching a printer
Attaching a printer
Inserting a PC Card
Inserting a PC Card
PC Card slot
Inserting a PC Card
Removing the PC Card
you must stop it
Page
Chapter 3. Protecting your computer
Using passwords
Entering a password
Setting a password
0
Z
Changing or removing a password
Using locks
Using locks
Chapter 4. Solving computer problems
Frequently asked questions
Page
80
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82
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84
Page
Hints, tips and limitations
Hints, tips and limitations
USB connector considerations
Using an external condenser microphone
Troubleshooting guide
Troubleshooting guide
Troubleshooting charts
Error codes or messages
x
x
can be any character.
90
Page
No error codes or messages
92
Input problems
94
Suspend or hibernation problems
LCD problems
96
Indicator problems
Battery problems
-or-
HDD problems
98
Infrared communication problems
Audio problems
Universal serial bus (USB) problems
Modem problems
not
PC Card problems
102
Printer problems
External monitor problems
104
Page
Other option problems
106
Software problems
Other problems
108
Recovering lost or damaged software
Using the ThinkPad Software Selection CD
Using the Recovery CD
File system
Using the recovery CD with a FAT16 system.
Using the Recovery CD with a FAT32 system
Page
Page
Page
Page
Using the Recovery CD with a new HDD
Page
Page
Page
Chapter 5. Getting Service
Information on your computer
Information on your computer
Option list
Identification numbers
Information on your computer
Problem recording sheet
Customer support and service
Help by telephone
ThinkPad EasyServ
Getting help around the world
Fax information
Electronic support services
Page
Purchasing additional services
Enhanced PC support line
Client support line
Network and server support line
Ordering support line services
Warranty and repair services
Obtaining IBM operating system updates
Obtaining IBM operating system updates
Getting update diskettes
Ordering publications
Page
Page
Features
Features
Page
Specifications
Specifications
IBM power cords
IBM power cords
Page
Appendix B. Product warranties and notices
Page
Page
Page
Notices
Trademarks
Year 2000 readiness and instructions
Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Page
Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement
Avis de conformit aux normes du ministre des Communications du Canada
European Community directive conformance statement
Telecommunication notice
Page
Fax branding
Notice for Australia
Industry Canada requirements
Notice
Caution
Avis
Avertissement
Glossary
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IBM Dictionary of Com- puting
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Index A
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