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IBM C79EGMST manual Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How	to	stop	the		screen		from	blanking	105

How	to	set	the		infrared		port		106

How	to	set	the		serial port				106

How	to	switch		the		TrackPoint		and mouse	107

How	to	set	the		display		resolution		108

How	to	set	the		external		monitor		109

How	to	maximize			the battery			life	109

How	to	install		the		operation		system	110

How	to	use	the		Recovery CD				110

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IBM C79EGMST manual Frequently Asked Questions

Contents

IBM ThinkPad Users Reference Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98 IBM ThinkPad Users Reference Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98Edition First1998 rights reservedThank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 600 Computer Compact design with core technology Functional HighlightsLithium-ion battery pack High-speed processorThinkPad modem TrackPoint * with enhanced controlsPC Card support vi IBM ThinkPad 600 Users Reference Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98Your Computer ContentsFeatures of ChapterCD-ROM 3. ProtectingSuspend Modem ProblemsGetting Service ThinkPad EasyServIndex Appendix A. Features and Specificationsand Notices AppendixSpecifications This BooktheThinkPad Setup Guideand AboutIcons Used Thisof this Safety Informationbelow musttrash serviceDANGER Statesexposure Laser Compliance Statementthan those xvi IBM ThinkPad 600 Users Reference Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer Front View of the Computer Identifying the Hardware FeaturesIdentifying the Hardware Features Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98stick accesscontrol Thesystem-status4 IBM ThinkPad 600 Users Reference Identifying the Hardware FeaturesRear View of the Computer Bottom View of the Computer Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98Bottom ComputerView Identifying the Hardware FeaturesTitle C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98 System-Status IndicatorsSystem-Status Indicators theShift System-Status IndicatorsColor theShiftTrackPoint Functions of Your ComputerKeyboard Functions Distinctive Functions of Your Computerwith 1Placeyour hands in the typing position and press eitherFor customizing the TrackPoint“Customizing the TrackPoint” on page Distinctive Functions of Your ComputerChanging the Cap Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98PgDn Fn KeyDistinctive Functions of Your Computer Key Lock FunctionDistinctive Functions of Your Computer Feature andBattery Power CombinationNumeric Keypad Distinctive Functions of Your ComputerTitle C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98 Distinctive Functions of Your ComputerAlt Ctrl F8 F9 F10 F11 F12UltraslimBay Distinctive Functions of Your ComputerEasy-Setup Easy-SetupThinkPad Utility Programs 5 Click onExit to exit from the submenu 6 Click onRestart to exit from the “Easy-Setup” menu4 Change the items you wish to change Distinctive Functions of Your ComputerThe Initialize 2 Click onOK to save the changesCancel or toon cancel themDistinctive Functions of Your Computer Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your 19Computer Note An open lock icon shows that a password has not been set yDistinctive Functions of Your Computer To change the startup sequence, do the following 1Click onStart up in the “Easy-Setup” ThemenuDistinctive Functions of Your Computer “Startup” submenu appearsthe submenu 3 Move the cursor toReset theicon, and click on it2 Click 4 Select the first device you want for the startup then click on itSelectNetwork the Docking Distinctive Functions of Your ComputerDrive in FDD-2Distinctive Functions of Your Computer ThinkPad Configuration ProgramConfiguration onStartAngle Distinctive Functions of Your ComputerMode DeviceonStart andThinkPadMode The PowerDistinctive Functions of Your Computer Device28 IBM ThinkPad 600 Users Reference Distinctive Functions of Your ComputerThe Status For DOS cthe promptDistinctive Functions of Your Computer then theDOS PromptDistinctive Functions of Your Computer 30 IBM ThinkPad 600 Users ReferencePrograms and ThinkPad 600 then clickThinkPadon 600 Users Guide Online BookDistinctive Functions of Your Computer ThinkPad Customization CD Recovery CDBacking Up Your System Diskette FactoryThinkPad Web Site or ConfigSafeBoard Backing Up Your SystemReplacing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Packusing Replacing the Battery PackYou have finished replacing the battery pack Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your 35ComputerHandling Your Computer Handling Your ComputerThinkPad Donts ThinkPad Dos ComputerHandling Your Computer Cleaning Your ComputerCarrying Your Computer Handling Your Computer BatteryExtending Your Computers LifeHandling Your Computer Ruggedized Mobile ComputersErgonomics Information WhatYour Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your 41ComputerInformation Handling Your ComputerChapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer Customizing the TrackPoint Customizing the TrackPointUsing the Press-to-Select Page Click onPropertiesCustomizing the TrackPoint If you checkEnable Release-to-SelectChapter 2. Extending the Features of Your45 Computer TrackPtowardLight Touch Using the Sensitivity PageCustomizing the TrackPoint Choose Scrolling or the Magnifying Glass Function Using the Scrolling PageCustomizing the TrackPoint ScrollingChoose Scrolling Method Customizing the TrackPointNeither Press Center Button, then use TrackPointIncreasing Memory Increasing MemoryIncreasing Memory 4 Install the DIMM into the memory slot3 Loosen the screw on the memory slot cover then rem the cover Notch Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your51 ComputerIncreasing Memory Side viewYou have finished installing the DIMM. Reconnect all cables Increasing Memory How to Calculate Total Memory SizeChapter 2. Extending the Features of Your53 Computer Removing Increasing Memory54 IBM ThinkPad 600 Users Reference the DIMMUpgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading the Hard Disk DriveUpgrading the Hard Disk Drive 4 To install the new hard disk drive, do the following3 Pull the strap of the hard disk drive to remove t Warm Swap Replacing the UltraslimBay DeviceReplacing the UltraslimBay Device Replacing the UltraslimBay Device onUltraBaySwap deviceUltraslimBay powerbayDevice 60 IBM ThinkPad 600 Users Reference 3 Insert the CD-ROM driveReplacing the UltraslimBay Device Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/981Insert the diskette drive in the enclosure and c firmly Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally2 Connect the cable to the external diskette-drive connector Attaching the Diskette Drive ExternallyThe diskette drive the diskette drive position and remove Removing the Diskette Drive from the EnclosureAttaching the Diskette Drive Externally the driveExternal Mouse, Keypad KeyboardKeypad an Externalif it is Attaching an External Keyboard and MouseAttaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard computerSaver Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and KeyboardKeyboard Space Saver Keyboard, do notAttaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard Disabling the TrackPointClick on theKeyboard/Pointing Device For Windowsbutton orExternal the Display Attaching an External MonitorBoth Properties LocationAttaching an External Monitor Displaythe LCD Attaching an External Monitorexternal is notthe LCD Display ModesAttaching an External Monitor orBothSupported Attaching an External MonitorDisplaying output only on the externalExternalmonitor Inserting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card1Find the notched edge1 of the PC Card as shown 3 Press the connectorChapter 2. Extending the Features of Your73 Computer Card firmlyInstalling the PC Card Driver 1Make sure thatHave diskette provided by cardRemoving the PC Card Using a Docking Station Using a Docking Station2 Connect the power cord to the docking station Docking with Your Computer Powered Off Cold Docking1Install new devices in the docking station Using a Docking StationControl Panel Using a Docking Station Computer is Powered On or in SuspendMode Hot Undocking WhenPresetting a Device to Avoid a Resource Conflict theDocking StationDocking Station Enabling theDrive the Docking3-Channel SettingSetting ModeUsing a Docking Station 8 SelectOK in the warning dialog boxTitle C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98 Using a Docking Station84 IBM ThinkPad 600 Users Reference Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer Power-on password Using PasswordsUsing Passwords disk passwordSupervisor password Entering a PasswordUsing Passwords Other passwordSetting a Password Using PasswordsChapter 3. Protecting Your Computer89 Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting theSupervisor Using Passwords 5 Press Enter . The “Password Confirmation” screen appears6 Type your password again to verifyEnterit then press again 90 IBM ThinkPad 600 Users Referenceway to reset your password or recover data from the hard Using PasswordsDo Not Forget Your Password Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer91Changing and Removing a Password For a Power-On Password or Hard Disk PasswordUsing Passwords password, type the new password t5 Type the new password again to verify it then 4 To change the4SelectSupervisor For a Supervisor Password3 SelectPassword Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer95 Using Passwordsthen Enter press Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98SelectPower on Power-On Password with Supervisor AuthoritySelectPassword Enter6Press Enter Using PasswordsselectRestart onExitUsing the Personalization Editor Using the Personalization EditorEntering Your Personal Data Personalization Editor command1Turn on the computer thenAttribute . SpecifyWidth a PersonalizationUtility .Diskette andSave AsDeleting the Personalization Window dataUsing Locks Using LocksChapter 4. Solving Computer Problems Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions1.Click on Start Frequently Asked Questions2 Click on theDisable Screen Blanking 2. Move106 IBM ThinkPad 600 Users Reference Frequently Asked Questions2 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98orauto/disable Frequently Asked Questionsdisable onDisableDisplay Frequently Asked QuestionsI not Click on thePropertiesHow can I set Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I maximize battery life? up themy factory-installed Frequently Asked Questionsfeatures “UsingonStart Hints, Tips, and LimitationsHints, Tips, and Limitations PanelFor OS/2 Warp SetupHints, Tips, and Limitations 1. Open SystemUsing a PC Card with USB Connector ConsiderationsUsing the Power Management Modes StationIf a USB Device is Disabled Using a Second CardBus CardUsing an External Condenser Microphone Accessorieshas occurred in VxD VWIN32 1... ”. This message appears only Using the NetMeeting SoftwareHints, Tips, and Limitations If a Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide sounds, aTroubleshooting Charts Troubleshooting Chartsor Messages Error CodesTroubleshooting Charts SDRAM Troubleshooting ChartsAction 1996 Troubleshooting Chartsand Time press Enterselect Screenthe expansion Troubleshooting ChartsEasy-SetupTest thento POST. EnterPress thenHave the computer serviced ErrorTroubleshooting Charts MessagesInput Problems Troubleshooting ChartsHibernation Problems Troubleshooting ChartsTroubleshooting Charts mode.DoAutorun Troubleshooting ChartsHKEYLOCALMACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Serveces \Cdrom\ ×1 → AutorunTroubleshooting Charts NTFScursorSettingsto, andControl LCD ProblemsTroubleshooting Charts SettingstheIndicator Battery ProblemsTroubleshooting Charts Troubleshooting Charts ProblemsDrive Infrared ProblemsTroubleshooting Charts a Telephony ProblemAudio or A UniversalA Modem ProblemTroubleshooting Charts onStartProblems CardD2000-D7FFFh Troubleshooting ChartsD6000-DBFFFh markUse Troubleshooting ChartscursorSettingsto that HardwaretheDocking Troubleshooting ChartsStation Troubleshooting Charts A PrinterProblem workprogramDouble-click Displayon External Monitor ProblemsTroubleshooting Charts Troubleshooting Charts PortProblems ReplicatorProblems OtherTroubleshooting Charts OptionTroubleshooting Charts Software ProblemsOther Problems installedOnlinebookCause Troubleshooting ChartsAction Testing Your Computer Testing Your ComputerEasy-Setup Enter Testing Your ComputerChapter 4. Solving Computer Problems145 Note DoTest the SelectaDock I and Testing Your ComputerRecovering Lost or Damaged Software Lost orSoftware RecoveringFactory Using the Diskette FactoryonStart ProvidedSoftware Select Installer Windows 95 and Windows NT Using the ThinkPad Customization CDRecovering Lost or Damaged Software ThinkPad RTC InstallerUsing the Recovery CD Case 1 YouronExit onExitonStart onCDROMCase 7Press RestartChapter 5. Getting Service About Your WarrantyIdentification Numbers Information on Your ComputerOption List Information on Your ComputerWindows Problem Recording SheetInformation on Your Computer Customer Support and Service Customer Support and ServiceHelp by Telephone Fax Information ThinkPad EasyServWorld Customer Support and Service158 IBM ThinkPad 600 Users Reference Electronic Support ServicesCustomer Support and Service selectPC Product Customer Support and Servicecommand Client Support Line Purchasing Additional ServicesEnhanced PC Support Line Customer Support and ServiceChapter 5. Getting Service161 Network and Server Support LineCustomer Support and Service 162 IBM ThinkPad 600 Users Reference Ordering Support Line ServicesCustomer Support and Service Chapter 5. Getting Service163 Warranty and Repair ServicesCustomer Support and Service Ordering Publications Obtaining IBM Operating System UpdatesGetting Update Diskettes Obtaining IBM Operating System UpdatesProcessor Appendix A. Features and SpecificationsFeatures Memory2-MB, 3.5-inch, unformatted diskette Features External diskette drive1-MB, 3.5-inch, unformatted diskette External interfaceSize SpecificationsSpecifications Environmentthat IBM Power CordsIBM Power Cords countryAppendix B. Product Warranties and Notices Product Warranties Product Warranties Liability Extent of WarrantyProduct Warranties Notices NoticesTrademarks Notices Electronic Emission NoticeFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement European Community Directive Conformance Statement Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementAvis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications Canada NoticesRules Telecommunication NoticePart NoticesBranding Notice for AustraliaNotices messNumber Industry Canada RequirementsNotices The RingerAppendix B. Product Warranties and 179Notices AvisNotices Avertissement NoticesASCII GlossaryANSI CD-iDIMM Glossarydriver fixedMIDI Personalization Editor . A feature thatGlossary Cardprompt rebootGlossary portIndex stationcontinuedIndex password continued Indexvolume IndexTitle C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98 Title C79EGMST CreationDate 02/10/98 Part Number 05L2160 Printed in the United States of America5L216