IBM 240 Identifying the hardware features

Identifying the hardware features

Front view of the computer

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.1/ The LCD latches release the LCD when pressed and allow it to

be opened.

.2/ The color LCD screen displays computer output.

.3/ The indicator panel consists of the system-status indicators and

their associated symbols.

.4/ The external-input-device connector is used to attach a

mouse, external keyboard, or external numeric keypad to the com-

puter.

.5/ The ventilation slots allow air to flow over the CPU and other

internal components. Do not allow the ventilation slots to be

covered or the internal components may become overheated.

.6/ The universal serial bus (USB) allows you to connect any

device that conforms to the USB standard.

2ThinkPad 240 User's Reference

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 __ _ Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 15 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 42 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 Page 82 Page 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 Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 151 IBM Dictionary of Com- puting 152 Page 154 Index A Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 155 B C F 156 G H I R S T U 158 W