IBM ThinkPad Users Reference
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Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98
IBM ThinkPad Users Reference
Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98
First
1998
Edition
rights reserved
Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 600 Computer
Functional Highlights
Lithium-ion battery pack
Compact design with core technology
High-speed processor
TrackPoint * with enhanced controls
PC Card support
ThinkPad modem
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Contents
Features of
Your Computer
Chapter
3. Protecting
Suspend
CD-ROM
Problems
Getting Service
Modem
ThinkPad EasyServ
Appendix A. Features and Specifications
and Notices
Index
Appendix
This Book
theThinkPad Setup Guideand
Specifications
About
Icons Used
This
Safety Information
below
of this
must
service
DANGER
trash
States
Laser Compliance Statement
than those
exposure
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Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer
Identifying the Hardware Features
Identifying the Hardware Features
Front View of the Computer
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access
control
stick
Thesystem-status
Identifying the Hardware Features
Rear View of the Computer Bottom View of the Computer
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Computer
View
Bottom
Identifying the Hardware Features
System-Status Indicators
System-Status Indicators
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System-Status Indicators
Color
theShift
theShift
Functions of Your Computer
Keyboard Functions
TrackPoint
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
1Place
your hands in the typing position and press
with
either
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
Changing the Cap
For customizing the TrackPoint“Customizing the TrackPoint” on page
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Fn Key
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
PgDn
Key Lock Function
Feature and
Battery Power
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
Combination
Numeric Keypad
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
Alt Ctrl
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F8 F9 F10 F11 F12
UltraslimBay
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
Easy-Setup
ThinkPad Utility Programs
Easy-Setup
6 Click onRestart to exit from the “Easy-Setup” menu
4 Change the items you wish to change
5 Click onExit to exit from the submenu
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
2 Click onOK to save the changesCancel or toon cancel them
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
The Initialize
Note An open lock icon shows that a password has not been set y
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your 19Computer
1Click onStart up in the “Easy-Setup” Themenu
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
To change the startup sequence, do the following
“Startup” submenu appears
3 Move the cursor toReset theicon, and click on it
2 Click
the submenu
4 Select the first device you want for the startup then click on it
SelectNetwork
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
Drive in
the Docking
FDD-2
ThinkPad Configuration Program
Configuration
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
onStart
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
Mode
Angle
Device
onStart
andThinkPad
The Power
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
Mode
Device
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
The Status
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cthe prompt
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
For DOS
then theDOS Prompt
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
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Online Book
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
Programs and ThinkPad 600 then clickThinkPadon 600 Users Guide
Recovery CD
Backing Up Your System
ThinkPad Customization CD
Diskette Factory
ConfigSafe
Board
ThinkPad Web Site or
Backing Up Your System
Replacing the Battery Pack
Replacing the Battery Pack
Replacing the Battery Pack
You have finished replacing the battery pack
using
Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your 35Computer
Handling Your Computer
ThinkPad Donts
Handling Your Computer
ThinkPad Dos
Computer
Cleaning Your Computer
Carrying Your Computer
Handling Your Computer
Battery
Extending Your Computers
Handling Your Computer
Life
Ruggedized Mobile Computers
Ergonomics Information
Handling Your Computer
What
Your
Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your 41Computer
Information
Handling Your Computer
Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer
Customizing the TrackPoint
Using the Press-to-Select Page
Customizing the TrackPoint
Click onProperties
If you checkEnable Release-to-Select
Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your45 Computer
Customizing the TrackPoint
TrackP
Using the Sensitivity Page
Customizing the TrackPoint
towardLight Touch
Using the Scrolling Page
Customizing the TrackPoint
Choose Scrolling or the Magnifying Glass Function
Scrolling
Customizing the TrackPoint
Neither
Choose Scrolling Method
Press Center Button, then use TrackPoint
Increasing Memory
Increasing Memory
4 Install the DIMM into the memory slot
3 Loosen the screw on the memory slot cover then rem the cover
Increasing Memory
Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your51 Computer
Increasing Memory
Notch
Side view
You have finished installing the DIMM. Reconnect all cables
How to Calculate Total Memory Size
Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your53 Computer
Increasing Memory
Increasing Memory
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Removing
the DIMM
Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
4 To install the new hard disk drive, do the following
3 Pull the strap of the hard disk drive to remove t
Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
Replacing the UltraslimBay Device
Replacing the UltraslimBay Device
Warm Swap
onUltraBay
Swap
Replacing the UltraslimBay Device
device
powerbay
Device
UltraslimBay
3 Insert the CD-ROM drive
Replacing the UltraslimBay Device
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Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally
2 Connect the cable to the external diskette-drive connector
1Insert the diskette drive in the enclosure and c firmly
Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally
Removing the Diskette Drive from the Enclosure
Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally
The diskette drive the diskette drive position and remove
the drive
Keyboard
Keypad
External Mouse, Keypad
an External
Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse
Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard
if it is
computer
Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard
Keyboard
Saver
Space Saver Keyboard, do not
Disabling the TrackPoint
Click on theKeyboard/Pointing Device
Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard
For Windows
Attaching an External Monitor
Both
button orExternal the Display
Location
Attaching an External Monitor
Properties
Display
Attaching an External Monitor
external
the LCD
is not
Display Modes
Attaching an External Monitor
the LCD
orBoth
Attaching an External Monitor
Displaying output only on the externalExternalmonitor
Supported
Inserting a PC Card
1Find the notched edge1 of the PC Card as shown
Inserting a PC Card
the connector
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3 Press
Card firmly
Installing the PC Card Driver
1Make sure thatHave diskette provided by card
Removing the PC Card
Using a Docking Station
Using a Docking Station
Docking with Your Computer Powered Off Cold Docking
1Install new devices in the docking station
2 Connect the power cord to the docking station
Using a Docking Station
Control Panel
Computer is Powered On or in Suspend
Mode Hot
Using a Docking Station
Undocking When
Presetting a Device to Avoid a Resource Conflict
theDocking Station
Enabling the
Drive
Docking Station
the Docking
Setting
Setting
3-Channel
Mode
Using a Docking Station
8 SelectOK in the warning dialog box
Using a Docking Station
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Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer
Using Passwords
Using Passwords
Power-on password
disk password
Entering a Password
Using Passwords
Supervisor password
Other password
Setting a Password
Using Passwords
Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the
Supervisor
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5 Press Enter . The “Password Confirmation” screen appears
6 Type your password again to verifyEnterit then press again
Using Passwords
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Using Passwords
Do Not Forget Your Password
way to reset your password or recover data from the hard
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Changing and Removing a Password
For a Power-On Password or Hard Disk Password
password, type the new password t
5 Type the new password again to verify it then
Using Passwords
4 To change the
For a Supervisor Password
3 SelectPassword
4SelectSupervisor
Using Passwords
then Enter press
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Power-On Password with Supervisor Authority
SelectPassword
SelectPower on
Enter
Using Passwords
selectRestart
6Press Enter
onExit
Using the Personalization Editor
Entering Your Personal Data
Using the Personalization Editor
command
1Turn on the computer
Personalization Editor
Personalization
Utility .Diskette
thenAttribute . SpecifyWidth a
andSave As
Deleting the Personalization Window
data
Using Locks
Using Locks
Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
2 Click on theDisable Screen Blanking
1.Click on Start
2. Move
Frequently Asked Questions
2 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program
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Frequently Asked Questions
disable
orauto/disable
onDisable
Frequently Asked Questions
I not
Display
Click on theProperties
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I maximize battery life?
How can I set
up the
Frequently Asked Questions
features
my factory-installed
“Using
Hints, Tips, and Limitations
Hints, Tips, and Limitations
onStart
Panel
Setup
Hints, Tips, and Limitations
For OS/2 Warp
1. Open System
USB Connector Considerations
Using the Power Management Modes
Using a PC Card with
Station
Using a Second CardBus Card
Using an External Condenser Microphone
If a USB Device is Disabled
Accessories
Using the NetMeeting Software
Hints, Tips, and Limitations
has occurred in VxD VWIN32 1... ”. This message appears only
Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide
If a
sounds, a
Troubleshooting Charts
Troubleshooting Charts
Error Codes
Troubleshooting Charts
or Messages
Troubleshooting Charts
Action
SDRAM
Troubleshooting Charts
and Time
1996
press Enter
Troubleshooting Charts
Easy-SetupTest thento
select Screenthe expansion
POST. EnterPress then
Error
Troubleshooting Charts
Have the computer serviced
Messages
Input Problems
Troubleshooting Charts
Hibernation Problems
Troubleshooting Charts
Troubleshooting Charts
mode.Do
Troubleshooting Charts
HKEYLOCALMACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Serveces \Cdrom\
Autorun
×1 → Autorun
Troubleshooting Charts
NTFS
LCD Problems
Troubleshooting Charts
cursorSettingsto, andControl
Settingsthe
Battery Problems
Troubleshooting Charts
Indicator
Problems
Drive
Troubleshooting Charts
Problems
Troubleshooting Charts
Infrared
Problem
Audio or
a Telephony
A Universal
Problem
Troubleshooting Charts
A Modem
onStart
Problems
Card
Troubleshooting Charts
D6000-DBFFFh
D2000-D7FFFh
Troubleshooting Charts
cursorSettingsto
markUse
that Hardwarethe
Troubleshooting Charts
Station
Docking
A Printer
Problem
Troubleshooting Charts
workprogram
External Monitor Problems
Troubleshooting Charts
Double-click Displayon
Port
Problems
Troubleshooting Charts
Replicator
Other
Troubleshooting Charts
Problems
Option
Software Problems
Other Problems
Troubleshooting Charts
installedOnlinebook
Troubleshooting Charts
Action
Cause
Testing Your Computer
Easy-Setup
Testing Your Computer
Testing Your Computer
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Enter
Note Do
Test the SelectaDock I and
Testing Your Computer
Lost or
Software
Recovering Lost or Damaged Software
Recovering
Using the Diskette Factory
onStart
Factory
Provided
Using the ThinkPad Customization CD
Recovering Lost or Damaged Software
Software Select Installer Windows 95 and Windows NT
ThinkPad RTC Installer
Using the Recovery CD
Case 1 Your
onExit
onStart
onExit
onCDROM
Case
7Press Restart
Chapter 5. Getting Service
About Your Warranty
Information on Your Computer
Option List
Identification Numbers
Information on Your Computer
Problem Recording Sheet
Information on Your Computer
Windows
Customer Support and Service
Help by Telephone
Customer Support and Service
ThinkPad EasyServ
World
Fax Information
Customer Support and Service
Electronic Support Services
Customer Support and Service
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Customer Support and Service
command
selectPC Product
Purchasing Additional Services
Enhanced PC Support Line
Client Support Line
Customer Support and Service
Network and Server Support Line
Customer Support and Service
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Ordering Support Line Services
Customer Support and Service
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Warranty and Repair Services
Customer Support and Service
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Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates
Getting Update Diskettes
Ordering Publications
Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates
Appendix A. Features and Specifications
Features
Processor
Memory
Features External diskette drive
1-MB, 3.5-inch, unformatted diskette
2-MB, 3.5-inch, unformatted diskette
External interface
Specifications
Specifications
Size
Environment
IBM Power Cords
IBM Power Cords
that
country
Appendix B. Product Warranties and Notices
Product Warranties
Product Warranties
Extent of Warranty
Product Warranties
Liability
Notices
Trademarks
Notices
Electronic Emission Notice
Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement
Notices
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications Canada
European Community Directive Conformance Statement
Notices
Telecommunication Notice
Part
Rules
Notices
Notice for Australia
Notices
Branding
mess
Industry Canada Requirements
Notices
Number
The Ringer
Avis
Notices
Appendix B. Product Warranties and 179Notices
Avertissement
Notices
Glossary
ANSI
ASCII
CD-i
Glossary
driver
DIMM
fixed
Personalization Editor . A feature that
Glossary
MIDI
Card
reboot
Glossary
prompt
port
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