Extending the Features of Your Computer | IBM C79EGMST instruction

Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42

Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer

This chapter provides information about how to customize and extend the ThinkPad features. You can use your computer wi external devices and increase its memory.

Customizing the TrackPoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44. . . .

Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 . . . .

Upgrading the Hard Disk. .Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55. . . .

Replacing the UltraslimBay .Device. . . . . . . . . . . . .57. . .

Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally. . . . . . . . . . . .61. .

Removing the Diskette Drive from the. Enclosure. . . . . .62

Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and .Keyboard. . . . . 63

Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad. . . . . . 63

Attaching an External Keyboard and. .Mouse. . . . . . .64.

Disabling the TrackPoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66. . . .

Attaching an External Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67. . . .

Display Output Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68. . . .

Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 . . . .

Inserting a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72. . . . .

Installing the PC Card Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . .74. . .

Removing the PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 . . . .

Using a Docking Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76. . . . .

Docking with Your Computer Powered Off (Cold Docking) 7

Undocking When Your Computer is Powered On or in

Suspend Mode (Hot or Warm Undocking). . . . . . . .79

Presetting a Device to Avoid a Resource. . . .Conflict. 80

Enabling the IDE Drive on the Docking. .Station. . . . 81

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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 About SpecificationsProduct Warranties and Notices Glossary For procedures or information unique to the operating system Below Safety InformationThis Must Used With Not ServiceTrash States Laser Compliance Statement Controls AdjustmentsThan those Exposure 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 Control AccessStick Thesystem-status 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 PgDn Fn KeyKey Lock Function ForFn key 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 Backing Up Your System Recovery CDThinkPad Customization CD Diskette Factory 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 Head InformationView Arms Extending the Features of Your Computer Customizing the TrackPoint Using the Press-to-SelectClick onProperties If you checkEnable Release-to-Select Using the Sensitivity Choose Scrolling or the Magnifying Glass Function Using the ScrollingScrolling Magnifying Glass Choose Scrolling Method NeitherPress Center Button, then use TrackPoint Use External Mouse EDO Increasing Memory Dimm Notch Side view You have finished installing the DIMM. Reconnect all cables How to Calculate Total Memory Size Removing Dimm Do not Upgrading the Hard Disk DriveApply any Hard disk drive. Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Warm Swap Replacing the UltraslimBay Device OnUltraBay Make Sure That There is a checkEnablemarkIDESwap Check box You Device Replacing the UltraslimBay Device Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally Removing the Diskette Drive from the Enclosure Keypad KeyboardOr Numeric Attaching Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse Saver Keyboard Disabling the TrackPoint 1Start the ThinkPad Configuration programClick on theKeyboard/Pointing Device For Windows Display output location by clicking on t Attaching an External MonitorBoth Button orExternal the Display Set your monitor type and display device driver as follows LocationRestart Computer Changes effective LCD ExternalIs not Output OrBoth Display ModesOrBoth Color Depth Displaying output only on the externalExternalmonitor Inserting a PC Card Press Card firmly Into Connector 1Make sure thatHave diskette provided by card Installing the PC Card DriverThat came with PC Card 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 Windows Turn on the computerTab Make Sure Profile, X isDockcreated. Also Options 1Start the ThinkPad Configuration program and click on Presetting a Device to Avoid a Resource ConflictAssign at least one IRQ value. The default setting TheDocking Station Drive Docking Station EnablingButton Add Docking Mode Setting ChannelClick on theDocking Station For PCI Steering Mode Channel IDE Using a Docking Station Protecting Your Computer Power-on password Using PasswordsDisk password Hard Supervisor password Entering a PasswordOther password 1Start Easy-Setup 1Type Your PasswordPower-on Key Type Your Desired Appropriate Password Click Type of password You Want to setSupervisor password HDD Using Passwords Way to reset your password or recover data from the hard Do Not Forget Your Password For a Power-On Password or Hard Disk Password Changing and Removing a PasswordType Your Current Password 1Turn Off Computer and wait at least 5 seconds Enter Enter the supervisor password For a Supervisor PasswordSelectPassword On the menu Then Enter press SelectPower on Power-On Password with Supervisor Authority SelectRestart Press Enter Again Click Entering Your Personal Data Using the Personalization Editor 1Turn on the computer CommandOpen thePersonalization Editor Editor Draw Image or Color Background SelectBackground in the Personalization Editor windowSelect File ThenAttribute . SpecifyWidth a 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 Out Not GetDisplay Click on theProperties OnMonitor How can I set How do I maximize battery life?It? Display My factory-installed Management Features Online Book HowSee Using Recovery CD on Computer? Panel Hints, Tips, and LimitationsInsert Notification Panel SelectProperties For OS/2 WarpType 16550A Station USB Connector ConsiderationsFor PCI Cards in the SelectaDock III Docking Station Call Using an External Condenser Microphone Using a Second CardBus CardIf a USB Device is Disabled Accessories Multimedia , 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 Not Depend on the resolution value ProblemWhile Computer Output Not AndSystem Now ThenDisplay LCD Problems Indicator Battery Problems Drive Problems Communication Infrared Bus Problem ClickThinkPadon ModemFor Windows Mig Problems UltraBay TheUltraBayToken Ring Ethernet IRQ EitherTone dialing Tone Docking StationOnStart Docking station Click onMIDI Port Printer Problem Display Or LCD + External Display on External Monitor ProblemsType CursorSettingsto andControl Panel ProblemsPort Replicator 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 Factory Using the Diskette FactoryUsers Diskette Click onBuild Follow the instructions on the screen Using the ThinkPad Customization CD Case 1 Your Using the Recovery CD OnExit Click OnOKSet Startup Device OKthen. click on 19Click OnCDROM 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 Lithium-ion battery pack SpecificationsSize Environment 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 Part Telecommunication NoticeFederal Commission FCC 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