Protecting Your Computer | IBM C79EGMST specs

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 describe display your personal information, such as your name or add the password prompt screen.

Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 . . . .

Entering	a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Setting	a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Changing	and Removing a Password. . . . . . . . . . . 92. .
For a	Power-On	Password or		Hard		Disk	Password. . . . 92
For a Supervisor Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94. . .
Power-On	Password	with	Supervisor		Authority. . . . . . . .96
Using the Personalization .Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 . . .
Entering	Your Personal		Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 . . .
Deleting the Personalization Window. . . . . . . . . . . 101. . .
Using Locks	. . .	. .	. .	.	.	. .	. . . 102

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Contents

IBM ThinkPad Users Reference Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98 IBM 1998 First Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 600 Computer Functional Highlights PC Card support TrackPoint * with enhanced controls Vi IBM ThinkPad 600 Users Reference Contents Protecting Infrared Communication Problems Audio Telephony Index Glossary SpecificationsAbout Product Warranties and Notices For procedures or information unique to the operating system Must Used With Safety InformationBelow This States ServiceNot Trash Exposure Controls AdjustmentsLaser Compliance Statement Than those Xvi IBM ThinkPad 600 Users Reference Getting Familiar with Your Computer Extending Your Computers Battery. . Life Front View of the Computer Identifying the Hardware Features Thesystem-status AccessControl Stick Rear View of the Computer Bottom View of the Computer Computer System-Status Indicators TheShift ColorScrLk Keyboard Functions Functions of Your ComputerTrackPoint Buttons Cursor to Move Changing the Cap ForFn key Fn KeyPgDn Key Lock Function Battery Power Feature Key CombinationIcon Key Combination Numeric KeypadFn + PgDn F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 UltraslimBay ThinkPad Utility Programs Easy-Setup Single Changing the Screen ColorDisplay Initialize Click onOK to save the changesCancel or toon cancel them Getting Familiar with Your 19Computer Startup submenu appears 1Click onStart up in the Easy-Setup Themenu Submenu ClickFDD-1 Save Changes PressSelectNetwork External Diskette Diskette DriveUltraslimBay Port Replicator Configuration ThinkPad Configuration ProgramOnStart Angle ModeDevice OnStart Device Status Type PS2 ? 1Click on StartFor DOS PS2 Disk Guide Online Book Diskette Factory Recovery CDBacking Up Your System ThinkPad Customization CD Bulletin ConfigSafe Replacing the Battery Pack You have finished replacing the battery pack ThinkPad Donts Handling Your Computer Only ThinkPad Dos Carrying Your Computer Cleaning Your Computer Life Extending Your Computers Battery Ergonomics Information Ruggedized Mobile Computers Getting Familiar with Your 41Computer Arms InformationHead View Extending the Features of Your Computer Customizing the TrackPoint Using the Press-to-SelectClick onProperties If you checkEnable Release-to-Select Using the Sensitivity Magnifying Glass Using the ScrollingChoose Scrolling or the Magnifying Glass Function Scrolling Use External Mouse NeitherChoose Scrolling Method Press Center Button, then use TrackPoint EDO Increasing Memory Dimm Notch Side view You have finished installing the DIMM. Reconnect all cables How to Calculate Total Memory Size Removing Dimm Hard disk drive. Upgrading the Hard Disk DriveDo not Apply any Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Warm Swap Replacing the UltraslimBay Device Check box Make Sure That There is a checkEnablemarkIDEOnUltraBay Swap You Device Replacing the UltraslimBay Device Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally Removing the Diskette Drive from the Enclosure Attaching KeyboardKeypad Or Numeric Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse Saver Keyboard For Windows 1Start the ThinkPad Configuration programDisabling the TrackPoint Click on theKeyboard/Pointing Device Display output location by clicking on t Attaching an External MonitorBoth Button orExternal the Display Changes effective LocationSet your monitor type and display device driver as follows Restart Computer Output ExternalLCD Is not Color Depth Display ModesOrBoth OrBoth Displaying output only on the externalExternalmonitor Inserting a PC Card Press Card firmly Into Connector PC Card Installing the PC Card Driver1Make sure thatHave diskette provided by card That came with 1Stop the card as follows Removing the PC Card Using a Docking Station Dock your computer to the docking station Docking with Your Computer Powered Off Cold Docking Profile, X isDockcreated. Also Turn on the computerWindows Tab Make Sure Options TheDocking Station Presetting a Device to Avoid a Resource Conflict1Start the ThinkPad Configuration program and click on Assign at least one IRQ value. The default setting Docking EnablingDrive Docking Station Button Add For PCI Steering Setting ChannelMode Click on theDocking Station Mode Channel IDE Using a Docking Station Protecting Your Computer Hard Using PasswordsPower-on password Disk password Supervisor password Entering a PasswordOther password Key 1Type Your Password1Start Easy-Setup Power-on HDD Click Type of password You Want to setType Your Desired Appropriate Password Supervisor password Using Passwords Way to reset your password or recover data from the hard Do Not Forget Your Password 1Turn Off Computer and wait at least 5 seconds Changing and Removing a PasswordFor a Power-On Password or Hard Disk Password Type Your Current Password Enter On the menu For a Supervisor PasswordEnter the supervisor password SelectPassword Then Enter press SelectPower on Power-On Password with Supervisor Authority SelectRestart Press Enter Again Click Entering Your Personal Data Using the Personalization Editor Editor Command1Turn on the computer Open thePersonalization Editor ThenAttribute . SpecifyWidth a SelectBackground in the Personalization Editor windowDraw Image or Color Background Select File Data Deleting the Personalization Window Using Locks 103 Solving Computer Problems Questions Frequently Asked Questions This? Click on theDisable Screen Blanking Frequently Asked Questions Disable Orauto/disable OnMonitor Not GetOut Display Click on theProperties Display How do I maximize battery life?How can I set It? Computer? Management Features Online Book HowMy factory-installed See Using Recovery CD on Panel Hints, Tips, and LimitationsPanel Insert Notification 16550A For OS/2 WarpSelectProperties Type Call USB Connector ConsiderationsStation For PCI Cards in the SelectaDock III Docking Station Accessories Multimedia , Using a Second CardBus CardUsing an External Condenser Microphone If a USB Device is Disabled Using the NetMeeting Software Troubleshooting Guide Chart Troubleshooting Charts Message Or Messages 2xx Time Diskette Message Action Codes Messages Problem Action Input Problems Hibernation Problems Output Not ProblemNot Depend on the resolution value While Computer AndSystem Now ThenDisplay LCD Problems Indicator Battery Problems Drive Problems Communication Infrared Bus Problem Mig ModemClickThinkPadon For Windows Problems Ethernet IRQ TheUltraBayUltraBay Token Ring EitherTone dialing Tone Docking station StationDocking OnStart Click onMIDI Port Printer Problem Display Or LCD + External Display on External Monitor ProblemsType Replicator ProblemsCursorSettingsto andControl Panel Port COM2 Other Other Problems Software Problems DOS Password Start up Test Testing Your Computer Or press Icon Then select Start Test the SelectaDock I Lost or Recovering Diskette Using the Diskette FactoryFactory Users Click onBuild Follow the instructions on the screen Using the ThinkPad Customization CD Case 1 Your Using the Recovery CD OnCDROM Click OnOKOnExit Set Startup Device OKthen. click on 19Click Instructions Screen Case7Press Restart About Your Warranty Getting Service153 Option List Information on Your ComputerIdentification Numbers Problem Recording Sheet Help by Telephone Customer Support and Service World ThinkPad EasyServFax Information Electronic Support Services SelectPC Product Enhanced PC Support Line Purchasing Additional ServicesClient Support Line Network and Server Support Line Ordering Support Line Services Warranty and Repair Services Getting Update Diskettes Obtaining IBM Operating System UpdatesOrdering Publications Features Appendix A. Features and Specifications MB, 3.5-inch, unformatted diskette Features External diskette driveExternal interface Environment SpecificationsLithium-ion battery pack Size IBM Power Cords IBM Power CordsThat Country 169 Appendix B. Product Warranties and Notices Product Warranties Extent of WarrantyLiability Battery Pack Product Warranties Trademarks Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic Emission Notice European Community Directive Conformance Statement Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Commission FCC Telecommunication NoticePart Federal Branding Fax Number Industry Canada RequirementsRinger Avis Avertissement 181 Glossary CRT 182 ISA USB 185 Index Latch Location Password RTC Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98 Part Number 05L2160