Thank you for selecting an IBM ThinkPad 240 computer .. iii
Functional highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
About this book ............................. v
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Electrical safety notice ....................... vii
Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer ........ 1
Identifying the hardware features ................... 2
Front view of the computer ..................... 2
Rear view of the computer ..................... 4
Bottom view of the computer ................... 6
System status indicators ........................ 7
Distinctive functions of your computer ................ 9
Keyboard functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ThinkPad utility programs .................... 16
Online User's Guide ........................ 31
Backing up your system ....................... 32
ThinkPad Software Selection CD ................ 32
Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board .............. 33
Replacing the battery pack ..................... 34
Attaching the Large Battery pack ................ 35
Handling your computer ....................... 36
ThinkPad don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ThinkPad do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning your computer ..................... 38
Carrying the computer ...................... 38
Maximizing battery-powered operation ............. 39
Ruggedized mobile computers ................. 39
Ergonomics information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
For more information ....................... 42
Chapter 2. Extending the features of your computer .... 43
Customizing the TrackPoint ..................... 44
Using the Press-to-Select page ................. 45
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