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