IBM i Series 1200, i Series 1300

Purchasing additional services

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1-800-465-7999.

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Contents

Main Note: Online User's Guide First Edition (March 2000) Page Functional highlights Functional highlights About this book About this book ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 Setup Guide Safety information Electrical safety notice Page Laser compliance statement Page Contents Page Page Page Getting familiar with your computer Identifying the hardware features 2 Front view of the computer Page Rear view of the computer 4 Page Bottom view of the computer 6 System status indicators System status indicators System status indicators 8 (A-Z) Not all application programs support this func- tion. Distinctive functions of your computer Keyboard functions TrackPoint TrackPoint Page Page Fn key The following table shows the function of the Fn key combined with keys: Easy Launch buttons Numeric keypad CD-ROM drive Using the CD-ROM drive Handling CDs ThinkPad utility programs BIOS Utility System Information: Page Basic System Settings: Startup Configuration: Page Choosing a temporary boot device: Onboard Devices Configuration: Page System Security: Load Default Settings: Notebook Manager Information Viewer: Page Enable Fast Boot Boot Sequence: Enable hotkey beep Enable battery refresh Enable Fn Key Lock Password: Power-On Password. Setup Password. Display Device: Boot Display Device. Brightness for LCD Panel. Switching Display Device. Parallel Port: Sleep Manager Page Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility Easy Launch buttons options: Customizing the Easy Launch buttons: Page Online User's Guide Reinstalling software Reinstalling software ThinkPad Software Selections CD Online User's Guide Recovery CD ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board Replacing the battery pack Handling your ThinkPad computer ThinkPad do's ThinkPad don'ts Page Carrying your computer Cleaning your computer Extending your battery life For more information Page Extending the features of your computer Customizing the TrackPoint Changing TrackPoint sensitivity Enabling Press-to-Select Page Enabling the scrolling feature Choosing the scrolling method Enabling the magnifying glass Changing TrackPoint button assignments Page Increasing memory Page Page Page Upgrading the hard disk drive Upgrading the hard disk drive Upgrading the hard disk drive Attaching an external mouse, keypad or keyboard Attaching an external mouse or numeric keypad Page Attaching an external keyboard and mouse Disabling the TrackPoint Attaching an external monitor Display output location Page Display modes Using the dual display function Multiple Display Support dual display Disabling dual display Considerations when using dual display Page Attaching a printer Attaching a printer Inserting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Removing the PC Card you must stop it Page Protecting your computer Using passwords Setting a password A 0 Z 9 A Entering a password Removing and changing a password Page Using locks Using locks Solving computer problems Frequently asked questions Page 84 Page 86 Hints, tips and considerations Hints, tips and considerations Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting charts Error codes or messages 90 x can be any character. Page No error codes or messages 92 Input problems 94 Standby or hibernation problems 96 LCD problems Indicator problems 98 Battery problems -or- CD-ROM Problems Audio Problems 100 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems Modem problems not PC Card problems 102 Printer problems External monitor problems 104 Page Other option problems 106 Online User's Guide Software problems Other problems 108 Recovering lost or damaged software Using the PC-Doctor program Using the ThinkPad Software Selections CD Using the Recovery CD ThinkPad Web site or Bulletin Board Page Getting service Information on your computer Information on your computer Option list Identification numbers Information on your computer Problem recording sheet Customer service and support Online support services Fax information Help by telephone EasyServ Getting help around the world Purchasing additional services Purchasing additional services Enhanced PC support line Purchasing additional services Ordering support line services Warranty and repair services Page Page Page Features Features Features Specifications Specifications IBM power cords IBM power cords For 2pin power cords: IBM power cords For 3pin power cords: 128 a 3pin power cord came with your computer, see Safety information on page vii. Appendix B. Product warranties and notices Page Page Page Page Notices Year 2000 readiness and instructions Trademarks Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE TestedTo Comply With FCC Standards Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement Avis de conformit aux normes du ministre des Communications du Canada European Community Directive conformance statement Telecommunication notice Fax branding Notice for Australia Industry Canada requirements Notice Caution Avis Avertissement Regions where ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 has ThinkPad modem integrated Notice to European Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem Warning notice to New Zealand users of the IBM ThinkPad modem Page Page Index Numerics Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 145 A B F 146 G H I O P R S T U V (continued) W