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First Edition (September 1995)

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Thank You for Selecting

an IBM ThinkPad 760CD Computer

is one of the leading notebook-size computers available today.

With its fast response, long battery hours,

built-in CD-ROM, brilliant display, and

high-technology features, we guarantee that it will

The IBM ThinkPad 760CD

serve your

multimedia and

mobile computing needs.

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Long-Life Battery Pack

PCMCIA Support

TrackPoint III

The following are the distinctive system features of the IBM ThinkPad 760CD computer.

Mwave DSP Audio, Telephony, and Data/Fax Modem Features

Infrared Communication Support

ThinkPad Features

Easy-Setup

ConfigConfig

RestartRestart

TFT Color LCD Screen

Fn Key Function

Program

Thinkpad FeaturesThinkpad Features

Enhanced Video/MPEG Features

Power Management

Security Features

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1 Mwave DSP Audio, Telephony, and Data/Fax Modem Features: Page 71.

16-bit high-quality audio, telephone, and fax machine functions are provided with a built-in speaker and microphone to complete the multimedia computing solution.

2 Infrared Communication: Page 68.

Two infrared ports for wireless serial communication are supplied with your computer.

3 ThinkPad Features Program: Page 38.

The ThinkPad Features program allows you to set various parameters by using a graphical user interface or commands.

4 Enhanced Video/MPEG Features: Page 83.

The Enhanced Video and MPEG Features let you capture video clips or make video presentations by using the in/out video ports and playing back MPEG motion videos, CD-I movies, or video CDs.

5 Power Management: Page 123.

Power Management sets the computer to different modes to save battery power when you are not using the computer. It also provides a resume function, which quickly returns you to where you left off.

6 Security Features: Page 133.

The computer provides security passwords for the computer and hard disk drive. Lock security also is provided for internal devices. The Personalization Utilities can help identify your computer.

7 Fn Key Function: Page 51.

The combination of this Fn key with a function key is used to control display modes, speaker volume, or battery power-saving modes.

8 TFT Color LCD: Page 194.

A large and brilliant thin-film transistor (TFT) color LCD supports various colors in many resolutions.

9 Easy-Setup: Page 44.

The built-in system programs in Easy-Setup allow the basic setup of your computer.

1 TrackPoint III: Page 26.

Pointing, selecting, and dragging all become part of a single process without lifting your hands from the TrackPoint III keyboard.

11 PCMCIA Support: Page 53.

The computer provides two Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) slots. PCMCIA software is also provided so that you can use PC Cards more easily and conveniently.

12 Long-Life Battery Pack: Page 107.

The operating time of the computer is extended with the long-life battery pack.

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About This Book

This

User's Guide

IBM ThinkPad 760CD computer (hereafter called

computer

Chapter 1, “Getting Started” provides information about the

Product Map

Chapter 2, “Getting Familiar with Your Computer” acquaints you with the features of your computer. Chapter 3, “Operating Your Computer” provides information on using your computer with its different features. Chapter 4, “Using Battery Power” provides battery information and describes how to operate your computer with the battery pack. Chapter 5, “Protecting Your Computer” provides information for protecting your computer and internal devices against unauthorized use. Chapter 6, “Installing and Removing Options” describes how to install or remove IBM options. Chapter 7, “Installing Software” provides procedures for installing operating systems and device drivers in your computer. Chapter 8, “Solving Computer Problems” describes what to do when you have a computer problem. Appendix A, “Avoiding Hardware Conflicts” lists some steps you can take to avoid problems when you add or remove options. Appendix B, “Advanced Information for PC Cards” provides additional information when using PC Cards.

Appendix C, “Additional Information for Mwave DSP Features”

provides additional information when using the Mwave functions. Appendix D, “Using PS2 Commands” provides the PS2 commands for the ThinkPad Features program. Appendix E, “MPEG Specifications and Commands” provides the MPEG specifications and commands for the Windows MPEG driver. Appendix F, “Features and Specifications” describes the features and specifications associated with your computer. Appendix G, “Product Warranties and Notices” contains the warranty statements of your computer and notices for this book.

contains information that will help you operate the

760CD

and the procedure to set up your computer.

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Information Notices

Note

Provides important hints, tips, guidance, or advice.

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Indicates possible damage to programs, devices, system, or data. It appears next to the related instruction or situation in which possible damage could occur.

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hazardous to you. It is indicated by the symbol and appears

in text before the instruction or situation that could be dangerous.

Treatment of Icons

This

User's Guide

contains the following icons (symbols) representing procedures or information unique to the operating system installed in your computer, and to referenced information.

OS/2

WIN

Information for IBM Operating System/2 (OS/2) users.

Information for Microsoft Windows** users.

DOS

Information for IBM DOS users.

Where to go for referenced information.

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Electrical Safety Notice

Electricalcurrentfrompower,telephone, andcommunication cablesishazardous. Toavoidshockhazard,connectand disconnectcablesas shown belowwheninstalling,movingor openingthecoversofthisproductorattacheddevices. The

powercordmustbe usedwithaproperlygroundedoutlet.

TurneverythingOFF.

DANGER:

ToConnect

ToDisconnect

TurneverythingOFF.

First,attachallcablesto devices.

Attachsignalcablesto receptacles.

Attachpowercordtoan outlet.

TurndeviceON.

Note:IntheU.K.,bylaw,the telephoneline cablemust be connectedafterthepower cord.

First,removepowercord fromthe outlet.

Removesignalcablesfrom receptacles.

Removeallcablesfromdevices.

Note:IntheU.K.,bylaw,the power cordmust bedisconnectedafterthe telephoneline cable.

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DANGER

Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit the rechargeable battery pack. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations.

CAUTION: The lithium battery (IBM P/N 29H8924, UL-recognized component—File No. MH12210), can only be replaced by your dealer or an IBM service representative. It contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: (1) throw or immerse into water, (2) heat to more than 100°C (212°F), or (3) repair, or disassemble. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations.

CAUTION: The nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery can only be replaced by your dealer or an IBM service representative. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit it. The battery can cause burns or release toxic chemicals. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances and regulations.

CAUTION: The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display (LCD) contains mercury. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations.

The LCD is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the computer can cause the LCD to break. If the LCD breaks and the internal fluid gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes; then get medical care if any symptoms are present after washing.

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Laser Compliance Statement

The CD-ROM drive in the IBM ThinkPad 760CD is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the top of the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class I laser products.

In other countries, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of EN60825.

CAUTION: Do not open the drive; no user adjustments or serviceable parts are inside.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Class I (1) laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The CD-ROM drive has an internal, Class I (1), 0.5-milliwatt, aluminum gallium-arsenide laser that operates at a wavelength of 760 to 810 nanometers. The design of the laser system and the CD-ROM drive ensures that there is no exposure to laser radiation above a Class I (1) level during normal operation, user maintenance, or servicing conditions.

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About This Book ............................ vi

Information Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Treatment of Icons ........................... vii

Electrical Safety Notice ....................... viii

Chapter 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overall Setup Procedures ....................... 2

About the Product Map ........................ 4

Checking Your Items .......................... 4

Other Symbols on the Product Map ................. 6

Setting Up Your Computer ...................... 7

Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer ...... 15

Identifying the Hardware Features ................. 16

System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Providing Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Operating with the TrackPoint III .................. 26

Operating the Numeric Keypad ................... 29

Using the Display ........................... 30

Viewing the Online Book ...................... 32

Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged ........... 33

Carrying the Computer ........................ 34

Contents

Laser Compliance Statement ................... x

Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

LCD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Car Battery Adapter ........................ 25

Changing the Cap ......................... 28

Using a DOS Application with Your Computer ........ 31

Starting in OS/2 or Windows ................... 32

Starting in DOS .......................... 32

Chapter 3. Operating Your Computer ............. 35

What Happens When Power Is Turned On? ........... 37

Using the ThinkPad Features Program .............. 38

Starting the ThinkPad Features Program ........... 39

Using Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Starting Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence ......... 49

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Using the Fn Key ........................... 51

Using PC Cards ........................... 53

PC Card Limitations under Suspend Mode .......... 53

Using the PC Card Director Program .............. 54

Starting PC Card Director for OS/2 or Windows ....... 55

Starting PC Card Director for DOS ............... 67

Using the Infrared Communication Feature ............ 68

Considerations for Communication ............... 70

Using the Mwave DSP Features .................. 71

Using the Audio Function .................... 74

Using the Telephony Function .................. 78

Using the Enhanced Video/MPEG Features ........... 83

Considerations When Using the Enhanced Video/MPEG

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Using Smooth Playback ..................... 84

Using MPEG Playback ...................... 86

Using the Video-Out Feature .................. 88

Using the Video-In Feature, Video Capture, and Video Overlay 90 Considerations When Using the Video-In Feature and Video

Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Capturing Video Files or Still Images .............. 92

Capturing, Compressing, and Building a Video File ..... 92

Capturing a Still Image ...................... 96

Using the Overlay with Media Player in Windows ...... 98

Using the Diskette Drive ....................... 99

Using the CD-ROM Drive ...................... 102

Playing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Handling Compact Discs ..................... 105

Using the MIDI/Joystick Port .................... 106

Chapter 4. Using Battery Power ................. 107

Charging the Battery Pack ..................... 108

Charging with the AC Adapter .................. 108

Charging with the Quick Charger ................ 109

Replacing the Battery Pack ..................... 110

Monitoring the Battery Status .................... 112

Using the Battery Status Indicator ............... 112

Using the Fuel-Gauge Program ................. 116

Preserving Battery-Pack Life .................... 120

Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation .............. 120

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Using Advanced Power Management ............. 121

Decreasing LCD Brightness ................... 123

Using the Battery Power-Management Function ....... 123

Chapter 5. Protecting Your Computer ............. 133

Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Hard Disk Password ....................... 139

Supervisor Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Using the Personalization Feature ................. 151

Entering the Personal Information ................ 152

Deleting a Personalized Screen ................. 154

Using Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Using the Security Lock ..................... 155

Using the PC Card Lock ..................... 157

Chapter 6. Installing and Removing Options ......... 161

Installing and Removing PC Cards ................. 162

Inserting the PC Card ....................... 163

Removing the PC Card ...................... 165

Increasing Memory Capacity .................... 166

Installing and Removing the DIMM ............... 166

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ................... 173

Installing a Secondary Battery Pack in the UltraBay ....... 176

Installing a Secondary Hard Disk Drive in the UltraBay ..... 180

Installing an Option in the UltraBay ................ 184

Installing the DAA/Telephony Kit .................. 187

Attaching an External Numeric Keypad or a Mouse ....... 191

Using the Mouse and Other Pointing Devices ......... 192

Attaching an External Keyboard .................. 193

Attaching an External Display .................... 194

Changing the Display Mode ................... 195

Setting the Monitor Type and the Display Driver ....... 196

Connecting an External Display to the Computer ....... 197

Changing the Screen Resolution or Color Depth ....... 197

Attaching an IBM Dock I or Dock II Expansion Unit ....... 199

Chapter 7. Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

What You Need for Your Computer ................ 202

Installing the Operating System .................. 204

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Installing Software for OS/2 ..................... 205

Installing IBM OS/2 Warp Version 3 or Later ......... 205

Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for OS/2 ........ 212

Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for OS/2 ..... 214

Installing the PCMCIA Device Driver for OS/2 ........ 215

Installing the Mwave DSP Support Software for OS/2 .... 216

Installing the Infrared Device Driver for OS/2 ......... 218

Installing the Enhanced Video Device Driver for OS/2 or

WIN-OS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Installing the MPEG Device Driver for OS/2 .......... 222

Installing the ThinkPad Display Device Driver for OS/2 ... 223

Installing Software for DOS ..................... 224

Installing IBM PC DOS Version 7.0 or Later .......... 224

Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for DOS ........ 224

Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for DOS ..... 227

Installing the PCMCIA Device Driver for DOS ......... 228

Installing the Mwave DSP Support Software for DOS .... 230

Installing Software for Windows .................. 232

Installing Microsoft Windows Version 3.11 or Later ...... 233

Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows ... 237

Installing the PCMCIA Features for Windows ......... 238

Installing the Mwave DSP Support Software for Windows .. 240

Installing the MIDI Port Device Driver for Windows ...... 242

Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows ....... 243

Installing the Enhanced Video Device Driver for Windows . 244

Installing the MPEG Device Driver for Windows ....... 245

Installing the IBM Video CD Player for Windows ....... 247

Installing the ThinkPad Display Driver for Windows ..... 248

Chapter 8. Solving Computer Problems ............ 249

Commonly Asked Questions and Problems ............ 251

Common Problems and Actions ................. 251

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers ........... 254

Testing the Computer ........................ 255

Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

LCD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Other General Problems ..................... 262

What If Testing Cannot Find the Problem? ............ 264

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Battery Power Problems ..................... 264

CD-ROM Drive Problems .................... 265

Diskette Drive Problems ..................... 266

Enhanced Video Feature Problems ............... 266

External Display Problems .................... 267

Hibernation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

Infrared Communication Problems ............... 268

Keyboard, External Numeric Keypad, and Pointing Device

Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

Mwave DSP Feature Problems ................. 271

Option Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

PC Card Problems ........................ 274

Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Listing Installed Options ..................... 278

Recording Identification Numbers ................ 278

The IBM HelpClub: Another Great Choice (in the U.S.A.) .. 279 The IBM HelpClub: Another Great Choice (for European

Countries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Appendix A. Avoiding Hardware Conflicts .......... 283

List of System Resources ...................... 283

Avoiding System Resource Conflicts When Using PC Cards .. 286

Doing a Network Remote Program Load ............ 286

Starting the Computer from an ATA PC Card ......... 287

Appendix B. Advanced Information for PC Cards ...... 289

Auto Configurator for PC Card Director .............. 289

Starting the Auto Configurator Utility for OS/2 or Windows . 289

Starting the Auto Configurator Utility for DOS ......... 293

Adding to the CONFIG.SYS File .................. 293

Registered Drivers and Standard Rules for OS/2 ....... 294

Registered Drivers and Standard Rules for DOS and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296

Storage Card Device Driver ..................... 298

PCMCIA Storage Card Device Driver for OS/2 ........ 298

PCMCIA Storage Card Device Driver for DOS and Windows 298

Before Using PCMCIA Storage Cards ............. 298

Using PCMCIA ATA Cards with Multiple Partitions ...... 299

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Parameters for the OS/2 PCMCIA ATA Card Device Driver . 299 Parameters for DOS PCMCIA Storage Card Device Drivers 300

PCMCIA Storage Card Device Manager for OS/2 ...... 302

OS/2 PCMCIA Storage API Device Driver ........... 302

Flash Card Memory Technology Driver ............ 302

Checking the Allocated Resources for the PC Card ....... 303

Avoiding PC Card Resource Conflicts ............... 305

Appendix C. Additional Information for Mwave DSP

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Audio Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Mwave MIDI Overview ...................... 308

Telephony Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

Appendix D. Using PS2 Commands .............. 313

Appendix E. MPEG Specifications and Commands ..... 321

MPEG Clip Specification ...................... 321

MCI Commands Supported by Windows MPEG Driver ..... 321

Appendix F. Features and Specifications ........... 325

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

IBM Power Cords ........................... 328

Diskette Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

Appendix G. Product Warranties and Notices ........ 331

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

Electronic Emission Notice ..................... 337

Telecommunication Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

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Welcome to the world of ThinkPad computers!

The ThinkPad 760CD computer is designed to meet your multimedia

and mobile computing needs. It provides you with various features,

unique to IBM products, which help your everyday work go easy and

smoothly. You can use your ThinkPad 760CD computer in the office

or at home as a desktop computer by attaching an external

keyboard, display, or other external devices. And, of course, your

computer can be easily carried wherever you need a computer “on

the go.”

Chapter 1. Getting Started

This chapter describes the

instructions to help you set up your new computer.

Overall Setup Procedures ....................... 2

About the Product Map ........................ 4

Checking Your Items .......................... 4

Other Symbols on the Product Map ................. 6

Setting Up Your Computer ...................... 7

Product Map

and gives step-by-step

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Getting Started

Overall Setup Procedures

When using the computer for the first time:

Set Up the Computer

First, open the Product Map and check whether you have all the necessary items with your computer.

See page 4.

Then, install the battery pack in the computer. Now you are ready to turn on the computer.

See page 7.

Install Options

If you have any options, such as memory cards, install the options.

See page 161.

Customize Your Computer

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Easy-Setup

Config

Date/Time Password Start Up Test

Restart

1 2 3

ThinkPad Features

You can use passwords to prevent your computer from unauthorized use, or use the the performance of your computer.

For Easy-Setup, see page 44. For the ThinkPad Features program, see page 38.

Easy-Setup

ThinkPad Features

, a built-in system function, to set

program to customize

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Make a Backup of Your System

Your computer comes with the necessary software already

Do you need more hard disk space?

If your computer did not come with the utility and device driver diskettes, and

copy of all necessary software using the Diskette Factory

want to use to have more free hard disk space. Click on the Diskette Factory icon; then follow the instructions on the screen. You can also delete the demonstration program.

installed for you to use the computer right out of the box. However, on some computers, the program is installed so you can create backup diskettes. On other computers, you will find utility and device driver diskettes packed in the box with the computer.

If your computer did not come with the utility and device driver diskettes, make a backup copy of all necessary files using the Diskette Factory. This way, if you ever need to reinstall the operating system, you will have all the necessary software you need to restore your computer to the way it was at the time of purchase.

, you can delete any preinstalled software you do not

Getting Started

Diskette Factory

you have already made a backup

You are ready to use your computer.

If you have any application programs to install, follow the instructions in the documentation that came with those programs.

If you are reinstalling the operating system...

If you are reinstalling the operating system to customize your computer, follow the instructions on page 201.

If you have any problems after you have customized your computer, refer to “Commonly Asked

Questions and Problems” on page 251 to solve your problem.

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Getting Started

About the Product Map

The Product Map is the fold-out diagram that you first see when you unpack the computer. When you physically place the computer on the Map, you will see an overview of the computer system.

Checking Your Items

Start checking the shipped items by using the Product Map.

Remove the Product Map from the box and spread it on a desk or flat surface.

Remove the items from the box, one by one, and match them with the corresponding numbers in the figure on page 5.

Make sure that no items are missing. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase.

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MIDI/

1 The Power Cord connects the AC Adapter to the electrical outlet. Some AC Adapters are not shipped with a power cord.

2 The AC Adapter plugs into an electrical outlet and supplies power to the computer.

3 The User's Guide is this book. It provides the installing and operating information you need for your computer.

4 The Battery Pack supplies power to the computer for mobile operation.

5 The ThinkPad Media Library is a sample CD-ROM that includes audio and video clips. (Available in some countries.)

†

6 The Utility Diskette contains various system programs.

†

7 The Driver Diskettes contain the device drivers.

8 The Internal Diskette Drive reads data from or writes data to a diskette. It is installed in the UltraBay when the CD-ROM drive is removed. You can also attach it externally to the external-diskette-drive connector.

9 The Miscellaneous Items Envelope contains:

MIDI/Joystick cable

Two video In/out cables

Telephone cable

Spare caps for TrackPoint III

Spacer

PC (PCMCIA) Card lock CD-ROM eject pin

Other items

† In some countries, backup diskettes should be created using the Diskette Factory program when the computer

power is turned on for the first time. Follow the instructions for “Building System Diskettes” in the supplied with the computer.

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Other Symbols on the Product Map

This section describes the slots, connectors, and options that are shown on the Product Map. To install options, refer to Chapter 6, “Installing and Removing Options” on page 161.

MIDI/MIDI/

22 33 44 55 661177

18 17

1 The Serial Connector connects a 9-pin, serial-device cable.

2 The Parallel Connector usually connects a parallel-printer signal cable.

3 The External-Display Connector connects the signal cable of a video graphics adapter (VGA), super video graphics adapter (SVGA), or compatible display.

4 / 14 The Infrared Port is where data between computers or systems is transferred using infrared (IR) technology, without connecting cables.

The External-Diskette-Drive Connector connects the cable from

an external diskette drive (available as an option).

6 The System Expansion Connector connects the expansion unit or port replicator.

MIDI/

7 The MIDI/Joystick Port connects the MIDI/Joystick cable (supplied with the computer) or MIDI cables (purchase separately) when using a Joystick or MIDI equipment.

8 An external Mouse connects directly to the external input-device connector or is used with the external numeric keypad.

9 An External Keyboard connects to the external input-device connector through the keyboard/mouse connector.

1 An External Numeric Keypad connects to the external input-device connector.

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11 The PCMCIA Slots accept one or two Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) cards (hereafter called

12 The Locking Device Keyhole attaches a Kensington** MicroSaver** Security System lock (hereafter called a

Kensington lock

secure your computer.

13 The Memory Slot accepts a dual inline memory module (DIMM) adapter with one or two DIMM memory options.

PC Cards

) or compatible locks to

Infrared Port. See 4 .

The Video Out Port transfers data to video equipment. The port receives or accepts signals in composite video and S-video formats.

16 The Video In Port transfers data from video equipment. The port receives or accepts signals in composite video and S-video formats.

17 The Modem/Fax Port connects a modem or fax cable. (Available as an option in some countries.)

18 The Microphone/Line-In Jack is a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) diameter jack that connects a stereo microphone or external audio device. A dynamic microphone or condenser microphone, operated by an external power source, or an equivalent audio device can be used.

The built-in microphone is

disabled when you use this jack.

19 The Headphone Jack is a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) diameter jack that connects a stereo headphone or external speakers.

Warning:

hearing, do not wear the headphones while you turn on the computer or connect the headphones to this jack.

To avoid possible loss of

Setting Up Your Computer

You are now ready to assemble and start your computer. The steps on the next few pages will guide you through the process. The following conventions are used in the steps and illustrations that appear in the Getting Started section.

Indicates the main sequence of actions. This number in a step corresponds to the same number in a figure.

Indicates subsequent actions that follow a main action. An arrow accompanying a circled number shows the direction of movement.

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Right-Side View

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To install the battery pack:

Slide the latches on both sides of the computer toward the front, and open the liquid crystal display (LCD).

(Do 1 and 2.) When the LCD opens, the keyboard is slanted slightly at an easy typing angle.

Slide the keyboard raiser 1 on both sides of the keyboard toward you, and push the keyboard down so it lies flat on the computer.

(Do 1 and 2.)

Warning:

Always push the keyboard down flat on the computer whenever you open the keyboard.

Push the same latches used in step 1 on both sides of the computer further away from you; then raise the keyboard.

(Do 1 and 2.)

Getting Started

Some pressure might be needed to slide these latches if they are tight. You can use the tabs 2 on the front of the keyboard to easily open the keyboard.

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Lift the CD-ROM handle with the plastic tape 3 and remove the CD-ROM drive from the computer.

(Do 1 and 2.) Some pressure might be needed to remove the CD-ROM drive if it is tight.

DANGER

The battery pack provided with your computer contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury:

Keep the battery pack away from fire. Do not soak the battery pack in water or expose it to rain. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Avoid mechanical shocks to the battery. Always use battery packs recommended by IBM. Keep the battery pack away from children.

When disposing of the battery, comply with local regulations or your company's safety standards.

Install the battery pack with the blue-strap side up into the middle (empty) bay, and press it firmly into the connector.

(Do 1 and 2.)

Warning:

When installing the CD-ROM drive, press only on the upper part of the CD-ROM drive. Do not press on the middle part of the drive.

Install the CD-ROM drive into its bay and press the upper part of it (shaded area 4 ) firmly into the connector; then close the keyboard.

(Do 1, 2, and 3.) Make sure the CD-ROM handle snaps into place when doing step

place when you close it.

and the keyboard clicks into

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You can raise the keyboard to an angle for easy typing by sliding the keyboard raiser (used in step 2 on page 9) away from you.

Position the LCD so that it is convenient for viewing; then slide the speaker volume control to the middle position and position the brightness control (

Connect the AC Adapter as shown.

) as shown.

(Do 1, 2, and 3.)

Push and release the power switch to turn on the computer.

The power switch automatically returns to its original position after you push and release it.

After a single beep, one of the following screens appears, confirming that the system is operating correctly.

19951995

.12.31

Month Day

Year

23:59:59

Hour Month Second

Date and Time menu

This screen instructs you to set the initial date and time. To set the date and time, see “Using Easy-Setup” on page 44.

If you purchased a computer with a preinstalled operating system, the startup screen for the operating system appears. (The screen shown is an example of an operating system screen.)

A demonstration program might run automatically.

Startup screen

If any other screen appears, a failure might have occurred in the computer. See Chapter 8, “Solving Computer Problems” on page 249.

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the basic setup of your computer.

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You can now start using your computer or continue reading Chapter 2, “Getting Familiar with Your Computer” on page 15 for more information about your computer.

Important

It is recommended that you make a backup copy of the files on the hard disk drive, in case you accidentally erase preinstalled software or intentionally modify the hard disk drive. You can use the backup copy to restore your computer to the way it was at the time of purchase.

In some countries, you can create the device driver diskettes you need to install all necessary software, using the Diskette Factory program. Follow the instructions for “Building System Diskettes” in the

Preload Guide

supplied with

your computer.

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Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer

This chapter provides basic information about your computer.

Identifying the Hardware Features ................. 16

System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Providing Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Operating with the TrackPoint III .................. 26

Operating the Numeric Keypad ................... 29

Using the Display ........................... 30

Viewing the Online Book ...................... 32

Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged ........... 33

Carrying the Computer ........................ 34

Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

LCD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Car Battery Adapter ........................ 25

Changing the Cap ......................... 28

Using a DOS Application with Your Computer ........ 31

Starting in OS/2 or Windows ................... 32

Starting in DOS .......................... 32

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Identifying the Hardware Features

In this section, you can review the hardware features of your computer.

Top View

Front View

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Top View

Identifying the Hardware Features

1 The top cover holds the computer

display also.

Front View

1 The color LCD screen, which

uses thin-film transistor (TFT) technology, displays the computer output and can be moved to any desired viewing angle. SVGA (800-by-600 resolution) video mode is supported with 65536 colors on the LCD. (See page 30.)

A maximum of 1024-by-768 resolution video can be produced with 256 colors on any attached external display that supports this resolution mode. (See page 194.)

2 The built-in microphone captures

sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling an audio or telephony function. (See page 71.)

3 The brightness control moves up

or down to adjust the brightness of the display.

4 The keyboard raisers are used to

lay the keyboard flat before opening the keyboard. (See page 13.)

5 The keyboard is used to enter

data into the computer. To use the numeric keypad on the keyboard, see page 29.

2 The indicator lamps consist of

the power-on, suspend, and battery-status lamps. (See page 20.)

6 The external-input-device

connector is used to attach a

mouse, external keyboard, or external numeric keypad to the computer. (See pages 191–193.)

7 The PCMCIA slots accept one or

two PC Cards. (See page 162.)

8 The PC Card eject buttons eject

the PC Card from the PCMCIA slot. (See page 165.)

9 The security keyhole is used with

a Kensington lock or a compatible lock to protect your computer. (See page 155.)

1 The release latches release the

LCD or keyboard. Sliding them toward the front opens the LCD, and sliding them towards the back opens the keyboard.

11 The front infrared port allows the

computer to communicate with other devices that have infrared data-transfer capability. (See page 68.)

12 The built-in speakers reproduce

stereo sound for your application programs.

13 The palm rest is where you rest

the palms of your hands when using the keyboard.

14 The TrackPoint III is a built-in

pointing device that provides a function similar to that of a mouse. It consists of a pointing stick and two click buttons. (See page 26.)

15 The removable CD-ROM drive

installed in the UltraBay reads data from a 5-inch CD-ROM at quadruple (4X) speed. (To replace with the removable diskette drive, see page 99. To install options in the UltraBay, see page 184.)

16 The CD-ROM eject button ejects

the CD-ROM tray from the CD-ROM drive. Using this button, you can play back, stop, or skip the CD-ROM set in the CD-ROM drive.

17 The Fn key is used with the

function keys to activate the Fn key functions. (See page 51.)

18 The LCD indicator panel shows

the current status of the computer and battery power with symbols and numeric information. (See page 21.)

19 The volume control adjusts the

sound level for the built-in speakers.

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Rear View

Inside View

Bottom View

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Rear View

Identifying the Hardware Features

1 The rear door covers the

connectors at the rear of the computer.

2 The connector door allows you to

connect a cable to the system-expansion connector when the rear door is closed.

3 The MIDI/Joystick port connects

the MIDI/Joystick cable for MIDI cables when using a Joystick or MIDI equipment.

4 The external-diskette-drive

connector connects the cable of

the external diskette drive (available as an option) when using both the CD-ROM and diskette drives at the same time.

5 The rear infrared port. (See

“front infrared port” on page 17.)

6 The system-expansion connector

is used to connect the IBM Dock I, Dock II, or port replicator. (See page 199.)

Inside View

1 The modem/fax port release

latch releases the modem/fax port

from the computer. (See page

187.)

2 The removable CD-ROM drive.

(See page 17.)

7 The power shutdown switch is

used to turn the computer off when an application locks up or the computer will not accept any input. Use the tip of a pen to press this switch.

8 The external-display connector

is where you connect the signal cable of VGA, SVGA, or compatible display. (See page

194.)

9 The parallel connector is where

you usually connect a parallel-printer signal cable.

1 The serial connector is where

you connect a 9-pin, serial-device cable.

11 The power jack is where the AC

Adapter cable is connected.

12 The option cover can be

removed when options are used in the UltraBay.

3 The CD-ROM emergency eject

hole ejects the CD-ROM tray

when it does not open with the CD-ROM eject button. Insert the CD-ROM eject pin to eject the CD-ROM tray.

4 The battery pack allows you to

operate the computer when ac power is not available. (See page 24.)

13 The headphone jack, a 1/8-inch

(3.5-mm) diameter jack, is where you connect a stereo headphone or external speakers. (See page

71.)

14 The microphone/line-in jack, a

1/8-inch (3.5-mm) diameter jack, is where a stereo microphone or external audio device is connected. (See page 71.)

15 The modem/fax port is where you

connect a modem connector or attachment. This is offered as an option in some countries. (For use: see page 71. For installation: see page 187.)

16 The video in/out ports transfer

data from or to video equipment. The ports receive or accept signal for composite video and S-video formats.

17 The power switch turns the

computer on and off.

5 The security latch opens or

closes the security keyhole. (See page 155.)

6 The removable hard disk drive

can be replaced with one of a different capacity. (See page 173.)

Bottom View

1 The memory slot accepts one or

two memory module (DIMM) options to increase the memory capacity of your computer. (See page 166.)

Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer

2 The memory-slot cover is

opened when you insert DIMM options. (See page 166.)

3 The serial number (S/N) identifies

your computer. Write it down on page 278.

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System-Status Indicators

The system-status indicators consist of three lamps and information shown on a black-and-white LCD panel.

Indicator Lamps

The indicator lamps show the computer status by their on or off states or by their colors (green or orange). Each indicator is identified by a symbol.

The indicator lamps, except for the CD-ROM drive in-use indicator, can be seen only when the LCD cover of the computer is closed.

Symbol Color Meaning

1 Battery Green Enough battery power remains for operation.

Orange The battery pack is being charged. Blinking orange The battery pack needs charging. When the lamp starts blinking

orange, the computer beeps three times.

2 Suspend mode Green Indicates that the computer is in suspend mode. See page 123 for

details about suspend mode.

Blinking green Indicates that the computer is entering suspend mode or

hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation.

3 Power on Green Indicates that the computer is operational. This indicator is on

when the computer is on and not in suspend mode.

4 CD-ROM drive in use Green Turns on when data is read from a CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

Do not enter suspend mode or eject the CD-ROM when this lamp is on.

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LCD Indicator

The LCD indicator panel, which you can see when the LCD cover is open, shows the status of the computer and the battery pack installed in the computer.

The following shows the location and the meaning of each icon:

Icon Meaning

1 Speaker When enabled in the ThinkPad Features program, this indicator appears when

the speaker sounds. It turns off when any key is pressed. (To enable this indicator, see “Using the ThinkPad Features Program” on page 38.)

2 Remaining battery The amount of remaining battery power is shown by a percentage (%), day (d),

hour (h), or numerical value (4:3 ). For details, see page 112.

3 Secondary battery status Indicates the status of the battery pack installed in the UltraBay. For details, see

below.

4 Main battery status Indicates the following status of the battery pack in the battery pack bay.

The amount of remaining power (in five levels: Charging status (

For details, see page 112.

5 Diskette drive in use Appears when data is read from or written to a diskette.

mode or eject the diskette when this indicator appears.

6 Hard disk in use Appears when data is read from or written to the hard disk.

suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator appears.

7 Numeric lock Indicates that the numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled. The keypad is

enabled and disabled by pressing and holding the Shift key, and pressing the NumLk key. For details, see “Operating the Numeric Keypad” on page 29.

: charging, : discharging, and (blank): no activity)

– )

Do not enter suspend

Do not enter

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Icon Meaning

8 Caps lock

9 Scroll lock Alternately turns on and off each time the ScrLk key is pressed.

Indicates that the Caps Lock mode is enabled. All alphabetic characters (A–Z) are entered in capital letters without the use of the Shift key. The Caps Lock mode is enabled and disabled by pressing the Caps Lock key.

While this indicator is on, the Arrow keys are used as screen-scroll function keys. In this state, the cursor cannot be moved with the Arrow keys. Not all application programs support this function.

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Providing Power

AC Adapter

Providing Power

Your computer can be operated with the AC Adapter, battery pack, or Car Battery Adapter (available as an option).

Note:

When the AC Adapter is connected, and the remaining power of the installed battery pack is less than a certain amount, discharging and then charging of the battery pack starts automatically.

Warning:

Always use an AC Adapter certified by IBM in the country where you will be using the computer. Operating the computer with an incorrect AC Adapter can cause damage to the battery pack and to the computer.

The AC Adapter is an alternating-current-to-direct-current (ac-to-dc) converter that supplies power for the computer. The AC Adapter also charges the battery pack when the battery packs are installed in the computer. The input rating for the AC Adapter is 100–240 V ac, 50/60 Hz.

DANGER

Do not attempt to open the AC Adapter case. The AC Adapter is permanently sealed and cannot be repaired.

If you turn on the computer with the battery pack installed, you will hear a short beep when you connect or disconnect the AC Adapter from the computer. This short beep means that the power source has been changed.

When the AC Adapter cable is disconnected from the computer with a battery pack installed, the LCD brightness decreases slightly to conserve battery power.

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Providing Power

To Wrap and Fasten the AC Adapter Cable

When you carry the AC Adapter with your computer, you can wrap and fasten the cable as follows:

Battery Pack

The battery pack is an internal power source for the computer. The battery pack can be recharged with the AC Adapter or the battery charger (available as an option).

To charge the battery pack:

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Battery packs are shipped from the factory in an almost discharged state, so you

must charge

them before use. To operate your

computer with the battery pack, see Chapter 4. You can use the following battery pack for your computer.

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

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The following table shows the operating time of the computer with a fully charged lithium ion battery pack:

Providing Power

Note:

Battery operating time depends on the options used with the computer, the frequency of key input, applications, and the configuration of the system, so your battery operating time might be shorter or longer than the listed times.

Car Battery Adapter

Model Battery Operating Time

760CD Model 1 3.3—9.0 hours

For Your Information

Standby Battery:

battery, called the

Your computer has another rechargeable

standby battery.

It supplies the necessary

power to save data when a battery pack is replaced during suspend mode. The standby battery can be replaced only by your IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative. To charge the standby battery, connect the AC Adapter to the computer. When using the computer for the first time, let the battery charge for at least 8 hours to allow it to become fully charged.

The Car Battery Adapter, available as an option, plugs into the cigarette lighter socket of a car and supplies power to your computer.

See the manual supplied with the Car Battery Adapter for details.

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Using the TrackPoint III

Operating with the TrackPoint III

Note:

No other software is required for the TrackPoint III; it works with the PS/2 mouse driver.

The keyboard contains a unique cursor-pointing device called the

TrackPoint III

. Pointing, selecting, and dragging all become part of a single process you can perform without moving your fingers from their typing position.

The TrackPoint III consists of a stick 1 on the keyboard and a pair of click buttons 2 below the keyboard. The motion of the cursor on the screen is controlled by the amount of pressure applied to the nonslip cap on the stick in any direction parallel to the keyboard; the

not

stick does

move. The speed at which the cursor moves corresponds to the amount of pressure on the stick. The function of the click buttons depends on the software that is used.

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If you are not familiar with using the TrackPoint III, these instructions will help you get started:

Using the TrackPoint III

Note:

Remember that the stick does not move, and your finger should not move on it.

Note:

The mouse cursor may drift in some computer conditions. This is not a defect. Do not use the TrackPoint III until the pointer stops moving.

Note:

When you are not using the TrackPoint III, for example, when the power is off, do not leave the click button locked.

Place your hands in the typing position and press gently on the stick with either index finger in the direction in which you want the cursor to move.

Pressing the stick away from you moves the cursor up the screen; pressing it toward you moves the cursor down the screen. You can also move the cursor side to side by pressing sideways.

Press the click buttons with either thumb to select and drag as required by your software, as with any other pointing device.

Hints and Tips

You can easily drag an item across the screen without constantly pressing the click buttons of the TrackPoint III. To drag and drop an object, press the click button and slide it toward the front of the computer. The click button locks in place; you can now drag the object across the screen with the TrackPoint III stick without holding down the click button.

To release the latch, push the click button backwards.

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Using the TrackPoint III

Changing the Cap

The cap 1 on the end of the TrackPoint III is removable. You can replace it with one of the spares shipped with your computer.

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Operating the Numeric Keypad

The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if they were a 10-key numeric keypad. (The numeric keypad on the keyboard is not active when the external keyboard or the external numeric keypad is attached to the computer.)

To enable the numeric keypad, press and hold Shift and then press

NumLk.

Operating the Numeric Keypad

NumLk

77 88 99

44 55 66

11 22 33

When the keypad is enabled, press and hold Shift to temporarily use the cursor- and screen-control keys.

NumLk

EndEnd

PgUpPgUp

PgDnPgDn

DelDelInsIns

HomeHome

To disable the numeric keypad, press and hold Shift; then press NumLk again.

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Using the Display

To attach the external display:

Page 194.

To change the display mode:

Page 195.

The color LCD of your computer supports SVGA mode (800-by-600 video resolution) with up to 65536 colors.

When you attach an external display that supports higher resolution than VGA mode, you can get a maximum of 1024-by-768 video resolution.

To display computer output on an external display, you need to set the appropriate

display mode.

You can select one of the following

display modes:

LCD only: CRT only

The computer output is displayed only on the LCD.

: The computer output is displayed only on the

attached external display. If no external display is attached to the computer and the display

mode is set to

Both

: The computer output is displayed on both the LCD and

CRT only

, the output is displayed on the LCD.

the external display.

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Using a DOS Application with Your Computer

PS2 command for screen expansion:

Page 317.

Note:

When display mode is set to 640-by-480 resolution and 65 536 colors, screen expansion is not available.

Using the Display

When you use a DOS application that supports only VGA mode (640-by-480 resolution) with your computer, the screen image might look slightly distorted or might appear smaller than the display size, as shown in the following table. This is to maintain compatibility with DOS applications.

The

screen expansion

function in the ThinkPad Features program lets you set the screen image to the same size as the actual screen size, but it may look slightly distorted, except when display mode is set to “CRT only”.

Warning:

* When you select Both, do not attach an external display that supports only VGA mode (640-by-480 resolution). Otherwise, the external display screen will be scrambled and the output will not be displayed, or the screen might be damaged.

If screen expansion is set to off, the screen image appears as follows:

Display Mode

Both *

LCD only CRT only

640 x 480

The screen

image appears

in the center

of the LCD

and is smaller

than the actual

LCD size.

640 x 480

The screen

image is the

same size as

the actual

screen size.

On the LCD

640 x 480

The screen

image appears

in the center

of the LCD

and is smaller

than the actual

LCD size.

On the

external

display

640 x 480

The screen

image appears

in the center

of the LCD

and is smaller

than the actual

LCD size.

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Using the Online Book

Viewing the Online Book

Note:

The online book is not available in all countries.

OS/2

WINWIN

DOS

You can view this the computer. The needed information when you are traveling.

User's Guide

online book

online to retrieve information about provides a very easy way of getting

Starting in OS/2 or Windows

Click on the Online Book icon.

Starting in DOS

Type CD\READIBM at the command prompt and press Enter.

Type READIBM and press Enter.

The menu for the online book appears. Choose any subject from the menu.

Hints and Tips

You can leave a “bookmark” or write notes as you read through the online book:

To close the book with a bookmark, select Place closing bookmark

when you exit the online book.

To write notes:

1. Position the cursor at the place where you want to write a note.

2. Select Notes from the action bar; then select Create... from the pull-down menu.

3. Write any note; then save it.

A symbol (>) is placed next to where you left the note. To read the note, select Display/Edit... from the Note pull-down menu.

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Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged

Your computer is a delicate device that requires careful handling. To keep it from being damaged, keep these precautions in mind:

Do not apply any shocks to your computer. Do not place anything heavy on your computer. Do not pour liquid into your computer. Do not leave any objects (especially metal objects) in the computer.

Keep the computer at least 13 cm (5 in.) away from any electrical appliance that generates a strong magnetic field such as a motor, magnet, TV, refrigerator, or large audio speakers.

Use your computer when temperatures are between 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

Do not disassemble the computer.

Do not scratch, twist, hit, or push the surface of the LCD.

Remove the battery pack and keep it in a cool place if you will not be using the computer for a long period of time.

The removable hard disk drive and diskette drive are also very delicate devices that need careful handling. To avoid damage, do not press on them, drop them, or apply any shock to them when they are removed from the computer.

Do not press on the middle part of the diskette drive.

Insert a diskette straight into the diskette drive. Inserting it at an angle can damage the front of the diskette drive.

Do not place more than one diskette label on a diskette. Two or more labels can cause a label to tear apart inside the drive and cause damage to the diskette drive.

Occasionally clean your computer as follows:

Use a soft cloth moistened with nonalkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the computer.

Gently wipe the LCD with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use alcohol or detergent.

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Carrying the Computer

When carrying your computer, follow these instructions to prevent possible damage to your computer and data:

Note:

To reduce the weight of the computer when traveling, remove the CD-ROM drive if you will not be using it.

To remove the diskette drive:

Page 184.

Remove any CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

Turn off all attached devices.

Turn off the computer and close the LCD.

Unplug all external cables and cords connected to the computer.

Make sure all computer doors and covers are closed.

For Your Information

1. You should occasionally back up data from the hard disk to diskettes or tapes.

2. To use the AC Adapter outside your home country, you need an ac power cord that is certified for the country you are visiting. You can purchase one through IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative in that country. For information about power cords, see “IBM Power Cords” on page 328.

3. A carrying case is available from your IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative.

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This chapter provides information about the use of your computer.

What Happens When Power Is Turned On? ........... 37

Using the ThinkPad Features Program .............. 38

Using Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the Fn Key ........................... 51

Using PC Cards ........................... 53

Using the Infrared Communication Feature ............ 68

Using the Mwave DSP Features .................. 71

Chapter 3. Operating Your Computer

Starting the ThinkPad Features Program ........... 39

Starting the Program for OS/2 and Microsoft Windows .. 39

Starting the Program in DOS ................. 42

Starting Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence ......... 49

Changing the Startup Sequence ............... 49

Selecting the Network RPL Speed .............. 50

PC Card Limitations under Suspend Mode .......... 53

Using the PC Card Director Program .............. 54

Starting PC Card Director for OS/2 or Windows ....... 55

Details about the Displayed Information .......... 56

Setting the Power for a PC Card ............... 59

Starting the PC Card Director Launcher .......... 60

Displaying a List of Registered PC Cards ......... 62

Setting the Memory Area for Windows ........... 63

Changing the PC Card Director View ............ 64

ATA Card Mount Utility .................... 65

The Auto Configurator Utility ................. 66

Starting PC Card Director for DOS ............... 67

ATA Card Mount Utility .................... 67

Considerations for Communication ............... 70

Using the Audio Function .................... 74

Using the Function for OS/2 ................. 74

Using the Function for DOS ................. 74

Using the Function for Windows or WIN-OS/2 ....... 76

Using the Telephony Function .................. 78

Connecting the Telephone Cable .............. 78

Mwave Data Modem ...................... 80

Using Country Selection .................... 81

Mwave Fax Modem ...................... 81

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Mwave Telephone Answering Machine ........... 82

Using the Enhanced Video/MPEG Features ........... 83

Considerations When Using the Enhanced Video/MPEG

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Using Smooth Playback ..................... 84

Using MPEG Playback ...................... 86

Using the Video-Out Feature .................. 88

Using the Video-In Feature, Video Capture, and Video Overlay 90 Considerations When Using the Video-In Feature and Video

Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Capturing Video Files or Still Images .............. 92

Capturing, Compressing, and Building a Video File ..... 92

Capturing a Still Image ...................... 96

Using the DVP Help System ................. 97

Using the Overlay with Media Player in Windows ...... 98

Using the Diskette Drive ....................... 99

Using the CD-ROM Drive ...................... 102

Playing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Handling Compact Discs ..................... 105

Using the MIDI/Joystick Port .................... 106

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What Happens after Power-On?

What Happens When Power Is Turned On?

You see one of the following prompts when the computer is turned on:

An operating system screen appears when the computer is operating correctly. The screen you see may differ depending on your operating system.

An operating system screen

This screen appears when an operating system is not found. It instructs you to insert a self-starting diskette into the diskette drive and press F1 to start the diskette. The order in which the computer checks the drives for an

19951995

Year

23:59:59

Hour Month Second

.12.31

Month Day

F10

operating system is set in the drive-startup sequence. See “Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence” on page 49 for more information.

This screen instructs you to set the date and time for the first time. Enter the date and time (see page 46); then press Enter.

This screen indicates that a failure occurred during the power-on self-test (POST). See page 262 for the necessary actions.

ERROR

Cancel

This icon appears when a power-on password is set. To start the computer, enter the correct password.

This icon appears when a hard disk password is set. To unlock the hard disk drive, enter the correct password.

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Using the ThinkPad Features Program

Note:

When installing an operating system, you must also install the ThinkPad Features program.

To install the ThinkPad Features program:

Chapter 7.

Fuel-Gauge program:

Page 116.

ThinkPad Features is a program that allows you to select various features for your computer such as:

Power management

– Power mode

– Suspend and hibernation options

– Resume options

– Power for devices

Alarm

– Speaker indicator setting

– Low-battery alarm

Display

– Resolution and color depth settings – External monitor settings

Fuel-Gauge program

– Remaining power percentage – Current power mode

– Discharge options

Docking Control

For information on how to dock or undock the computer using this feature, refer to the documents supplied with the Dock II option.

Built-in device setup

– Port settings (serial, parallel, or infrared)

Personalization Editor program:

Page 151.

Personalization Utilities

– Personalization Editor – Update Utility

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Starting the ThinkPad Features Program

The way you start the ThinkPad Features program depends on the operating system.

Using the ThinkPad Features Program

OS/2

WIN

Starting the Program for OS/2 and Microsoft Windows

If you are using OS/2 or Windows, you can use the ThinkPad Features program with a user-friendly graphical user interface. You can select or change any option in the ThinkPad Features program by simply clicking on the buttons on the screen with a pointing device. You can also specify features by entering the appropriate PS2 commands at the command prompt (see page Appendix D, “Using PS2 Commands” on page 313).

ThinkPad Features program has two views, the Tool Bar view and the ThinkPad view.

Tool Bar View

ThinkPad Features

In the Tool Bar view, you can:

– Change the system configuration by one touch of the

one-touch button. – Change the power mode for battery operation. – Change the display device to display information on the LCD,

external display, or both. – Enable presentation mode, which will disable the timers, so

the LCD will not turn off or the computer will not enter the

power-saving modes during a presentation.

When you press the maximize button in the top-right corner ( ), the ThinkPad view is displayed.

For explanations of the buttons, see the figure on page 40.

ThinkPad View

In the ThinkPad view, you can:

– Customize the settings for the one-touch setup buttons.

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When you press the maximize button while in the tool bar view, you see the following screen (any buttons on the screen that appear in gray are options that cannot be set):

– View or set the configuration for the built-in devices. This

allows you to detect or resolve system resource conflicts.

For your information

Help

button is available on the screen. For additional

information on each menu item, click on the help button.

ThinkPad Features

Default Cancel

1 One-touch setup buttons

Click on one of the buttons to set the system configuration automatically to fit your office (

), or your home ( ), or to

customize it ( ).

2 Power mode buttons for battery operation

Click on one of the buttons to set the power mode for battery operation to high performance mode (

), automatic mode

( ), or customized mode ( ).

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3 Display device buttons

Using the ThinkPad Features Program

Click on one of the buttons to set the display mode to the LCD (

), external display ( ), or both ( ). When making a presentation, you can click on the presentation button (

) to disable any system timers, such as turning the

LCD off or entering a power-saving mode.

4 Click on the left button for help. Click on the right button to save

the changes made and to exit the ThinkPad Feature window.

5 View angle buttons

Click on the buttons representing the front, rear, or interior view to display the choices and options from that computer view.

6 Status bar

When you place the cursor on a device button, the status of the device name and its status appear on this status bar.

7 Device buttons

Click on the button of your choice from the screen; then set the options for that device in the window that appears.

When the device is enabled, the red indicator next to the icon is lit. Otherwise, it is disabled.

Click on the Cancel button to exit the ThinkPad Features program without saving the changes. Click on the Default button to set the default values for each option and cancel the changes you have made.

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Using the ThinkPad Features Program

DOS

Notes:

1. You can use the PS2 commands from the DOS prompt in OS/2 or Windows.

2. This menu screen might look different on your system.

Starting the Program in DOS

The ThinkPad Features program for DOS is a command line interface, so you can specify features by entering appropriate commands. Type PS2 ? at the DOS prompt to display the ThinkPad Features online help.

C:\> PS2 ?

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Command Syntax: PS2 [Parameter1] [Parameter2] [Parameter3]

Following are available [Parameter1]. For the complete command syntax, type ‘PS2 ? [Parameter]’.

1.Power Management related

You can select an item from the menu and follow the instructions on the screen to set any of the features. For details on the commands, see Appendix D, “Using PS2 Commands” on page 313.

You can create a batch file to set your unique operating environment quickly and easily.

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Note:

Refer to the manuals supplied with the operating system for more information on batch files.

The following example batch file allows you to set up an operational environment that is suitable for traveling and can result in longer battery operation time.

@Echo Off

Rem SAMPLE: Set the parameters to provide maximum power utilization. Rem ================================================================

PS2 PMode Auto > Nul PS2 LCd 3 > Nul PS2 DISK 3 > Nul PS2 POwer 5 > Nul PS2 SPeed Fixed MIN > Nul PS2 STandby 3 > Nul PS2 IR OFf > Nul PS2 CARD OFf > Nul PS2 SErial OFf > Nul

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Using Easy-Setup

Starting Easy-Setup

Note:

You can change the screen color of the

Easy-Setup

combinations of Ctrl+PgUp or Ctrl+PgDn. Use Ctrl+Home to restore the original screen color.

menu with the key

The computer has a built-in system setup function called

Easy-Setup

passwords, the startup sequence of the drives, and hardware configurations. Easy-Setup also runs the diagnostics.

To start Easy-Setup:

1 2 3

. Easy-Setup allows you to set the date and time,

Turn off the computer. Remove any diskette from the diskette drive. Press and hold F1; then turn on the computer. Hold F1

until the

Easy-Setup

menu appears.

Easy-Setup

Config

Date/Time

Restart

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Start up

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Using Easy-Setup

Config

To select an item from the

Easy-Setup

menu, move the pointer with a pointing device to the item and click on the item or use the keyboard as follows:

Arrow keys (↑↓←→ ): Highlight the item from the menu. Spacebar: Selects the item. Enter key: Enters the next menu, or saves the changes and

exits the menu.

Esc key: Returns to the previous menu, or cancels the

changes.

Config contains the following:

Memory

SystemBoard

Exit

Initialize

Memory shows the amount of installed memory and available memory.

Memory

SystemBoard provides information about the installed system board.

System

Board

Initialize sets all items that have been changed back to their default values.

Initialize

After verifying your selections, click on OK or press Enter.To cancel the selections, press Esc.

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Date/Time is used to set the current date and time.

Date/Time

Password

19951995

.12.31

23:59:59

Select any field (Year, Month, Date, Hour, Minute, or Second) with the Arrow keys or pointing device; then type or click on the or

icon to change the setting. Clicking on the or icon changes the setting more quickly.

After verifying the selection, click on OK or press Enter. To cancel the setting, click on Cancel or press Esc.

Password is used to set: Power-on password

Hard disk password

–

HDD-1

for the hard disk in the hard disk drive bay

–

HDD-2

for the secondary hard disk in the UltraBay

Supervisor password

Power-On

OK Cancel

HDD-1

HDD-2

Supervisor

For more information about passwords, see Chapter 5.

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Start up is used to change the startup sequence of your computer.

1 2 3

Start

3 4

HDD-3 HDD-4

Using Easy-Setup

PCMCIA

Note:

For more information about the startup sequence, see “Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence” on page 49.

Test

Note:

The FDD-1 and HDD-1 icons represent the diskette drive and hard disk drive of the computer, respectively. The FDD-2 and HDD-3 icons represent the externally attached diskette drive and hard disk drives. The HDD-2 icon represents the hard disk drive in the UltraBay.

The HDD-1 icon represents the internal hard disk drive installed in the computer. The other numbered HDD icons are external hard disk drives. FDD-1 represents the first diskette drive found during system startup. When no diskette drive is installed and if an attached expansion unit (Dock I or Dock II) has a diskette drive, the diskette drive in Dock I or Dock II will be the first drive.

Select Test to test the computer hardware.

Start

SystemBoard Memory Display

Serial

HDD-3

Exit

CD-ROM

DSP

PCMCIA-2

FDD-2

HDD-1 FDD-1

Infrared

Audio

Restart

PCMCIA-1

HDD-2

Parallel

For more information, see “Testing the Computer” on page 255.

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Restart

Click on Restart to restart the computer after you have made your selections. Then press Enter or click on OK.

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Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence

Using Easy-Setup

Warning:

If you change your startup sequence, you must be extremely careful when you do write operations (such as copying, saving, or formatting). Your data or programs can be overwritten if you select the wrong drive.

Changing the Startup Sequence

To start Easy-Setup:

Page 44.

Note:

You cannot set a hard disk drive before a sequence.

PCMCIA

in the startup

Selectable drive startup ( startup sequence of the drives in your computer. The order in which the computer searches the drives for your operating system is the

drive-startup sequence

systems, you might want to change the drive-startup sequence to load an operating system from the hard disk or a PC Card without checking the diskette drive, or to do a remote program load (RPL).

To change the startup sequence:

Start Easy-Setup and select the Start up icon.

Move the cursor to the Reset icon; then press the

selectable boot

. If you are working with multiple operating

) allows you to control the

Spacebar.

The sequence is reset, and all available device icons appear at the bottom of the screen. For the meaning of the icons, see page 47.

Move the cursor to the icon for the first device in the startup sequence; then press the Spacebar.

Repeat this step to set the other devices for the startup sequence. You can set up to four devices.

Click on OK or press Enter to save the change.

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Using Easy-Setup

Selecting the Network RPL Speed

When you use a remote program load through a token-ring card or other network card, the RPL speed can be selected.

Start Easy-Setup and select the Start up icon.

Move the cursor to the Network icon; then press the Spacebar.

The window to select the token-ring RPL speed appears.

Move the cursor to the 4 icon or the 16 icon; then press the Spacebar and press Enter.

If you are using another card, such as an Ethernet card, press Esc to exit this window.

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Using the Fn Key

The Fn key function allows you to change operational features instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the Fn key 1 ; then press the appropriate function key 2 (F1 to F12; and PgUp or PgDn).

Note:

To use the Fn Key Lock Fn key function, select Keyboard/Pointing Device from the

Setup

menu in the ThinkPad Features program window, or type PS2 FNS E at the command

Hints and Tips

Using the Fn Key Lock Fn Key Function

once to get the same effect as when you press and hold the Fn key. After you press a function key in the top row, Fn returns to its normal state.

prompt.

Key Combination Feature Meaning

Reserved —

Fuel-Gauge display on or off

Standby mode Places the computer in standby mode. For more information about this

Suspend mode Places the computer in suspend mode. For more information about this

The Fuel-Gauge program must be activated before you can use this key combination.

When this key combination is pressed:

mode, see page 125.

: You only need to press Fn

For OS/2 or Windows users: The window for the battery power status

appears or disappears. Parameters for power status can be set.

For DOS users: Power status information appears or disappears in the

top-right corner of the screen.

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Key Combination Feature Meaning

F10

F11

F12

Reserved —

LCD/external display switching

Displays the computer output in the following order when an external display is attached.

External Both Display

LCD

Reserved —

Power mode switching

When this key combination is pressed during battery-power operation, the power-management (power-saving) mode changes as follows.

High Auto

Customize

AC mode is used when the AC Adapter is attached. The Fuel-Gauge program displays the current power option. See page 116.

Hibernation mode Places the computer in hibernation mode. See “Hibernation Mode” on

page 129 for more information.

PgUp

PgDn

Dock I speaker volume up

Dock I speaker volume down

Increases the speaker volume for Dock I attached to the computer.

Decreases the speaker volume for Dock I attached to the computer.

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Using PC Cards

To insert a PC Card:

Page 163.

PCMCIA standard:

Page 289.

PC Card Director:

Page 54.

Your computer has two slots that allow you to install 68-pin, 85.6mm × 54.0mm (credit-card-size) PC Cards. With a PC Card, you can send and receive faxes, communicate via a network, or store data.

The PCMCIA slots of the computer conform to the PCMCIA Standard Release 2.1 that is defined as the hardware layer of the PCMCIA standard. Your computer also comes with the following basic set of drivers:

Socket Services Release 2.1 Card Services Release 2.1 PC Card Director

Card Services and Socket Services are the basic drivers required for all PC Cards. PC Card Director automatically identifies the type of PC Card that has been inserted in a slot and sets it up so that you can use the card immediately. It also provides you with an entry-level security feature to protect unauthorized access to a PCMCIA slot and installed PC Card.

The PCMCIA slots support

Type I, Type II,

and

Type III

PC Cards. Ask IBM or an IBM authorized dealer for more information about the different types of PC Cards.

For more information about PC Cards, see Appendix B.

PC Card Limitations under Suspend Mode

Some PC Cards can be inserted or removed without turning off the computer (refer to the instructions that came with the PC Card), but you

cannot

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Using PC Cards

Using the PC Card Director Program

Note:

When installing an operating system, install the PCMCIA device driver with the PCMCIA Features Diskette to use PC Card Director.

To install the PCMCIA device driver:

Chapter 7.

Note:

The PCMCIA.CRD file does not always list the latest PC Cards. If your PC Card is not listed, try using it with PC Card Director anyway.

Your computer comes with an advanced IBM program for PCMCIA called

PC Card Director

that makes using PC Cards with your

computer easier by:

Turning on and setting up a PC Card when you insert it in a

PCMCIA slot (Auto Configurator).

Showing what type of PC Card is in your computer. Notifying you with a message, sound, and icons whenever a

card is inserted or removed.

Allowing you to register an application program for a particular PC Card and starting the program automatically when the card is inserted.

Some PC Cards come with their own device driver that will set them up just like PC Card Director does. However, if these cards are supported by PC Card Director, you will not need their device drivers. The PC Cards that PC Card Director supports are listed in the PCMCIA.CRD file on the Utility Diskette.

If your PC Card is not supported by PC Card Director, you must install the driver that came with your card. The card driver must be compatible with the PCMCIA Card Services Standard Release 2.1. Follow the instructions in your PC Card manual to install the driver.

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OS/2

WIN

Starting PC Card Director for OS/2 or Windows

Starting PC Card Director for OS/2 and Windows is similar, but you will see different screens.

To start PC Card Director, double-click on the PC Card Director icon in the PC Card Director window according to your operating system:

For OS/2:

PC CARD Director - Icon View

Mount Utility

Supported PC Cards

PC CARD Director

For Windows:

PC Card Director

Auto Configurator Utility

PC Card

Director

ATA Mount

Utility

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Driver’s

Selector

PC Card

Director

Launcher

Auto

Configurator

Utility

Supported PC

Cards

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Note:

This screen might look different depending on your operating system.

The following screen appears:

PC Card Director

Actions Help

No. Card Status Launcher

F: Hard Disk Ready Cardfile

COM2: Modem Ready Terminal

The name of a PC Card installed in a PC Card slot, the PC Card status, and related applications are displayed.

Details about the Displayed Information

The PC Card Director window contains the following features:

Actions Help

No. Card Status Launcher

F: Hard Disk Ready Cardfile

PC Card Director

COM2: Modem Ready Terminal

1 The Card button You can register a name, select an icon

or application to run, or set the sound for a PC Card installed in a PC Card slot.

2 The Status button You can view the status of the installed

PC Card or read product information about other PC Cards.

3 The Launcher button You can start the application on the PC

Card by pressing this button.

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You can select other features from the pull-down menu, as shown.

You can also select the same features by pressing the buttons on the tools bar. To view a description of each button on the tools bar, press the right mouse button.

Using PC Cards

PC Card Director

Actions Help

Control Power... Set Status Notice... Start Launcher...

View Card List... View Card Services Resources...

Set Memory Area... Exit

COM2: Modem Ready Terminal

Ready Cardfile

PC Card Director

Actions Help

Control Power

F: Hard Disk Ready Cardfile

COM2: Modem Ready Terminal

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These are the descriptions of each feature you can choose from the pull-down menu or tools-bar buttons.

To control power:

Page 59.

Note:

This option is only for OS/2.

Note:

This option is only for Windows.

To start launcher:

Page 60.

To view card list:

Page 62.

Note:

This option is only for Windows.

To set memory area:

Page 63.

Control Power

You can turn the power on for a PC Card installed in a PC Card slot, or you can turn it off, without removing the PC Card from the slot.

Set Status Notice

You can choose how you are to be notified when a PC Card is removed from or installed in a PC Card slot.

Open PC Card Director Folder

Opens the PC Card Director folder.

Start Launcher

Runs the PC Card Director Launcher.

View Card List

Displays a list of the PC Cards registered in PC Card Director.

View Card Services Resources

Displays the resource information controlled by Card Services (for example, the IRQ level or memory) or the release version notice for Card Services.

Set Memory Area...

Sets the memory area for Card Services, PC Card, or Upper Memory Block (UMB).

Supported PC Card Information

Displays the list of the PC Cards that are ready to be used by PC Card Director.

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Note:

This option is only for OS/2.

To change view:

Page 64.

OS/2

Note:

“No. 1” is the upper PC Card slot, and “No. 2” is the lower PC Card slot.

WIN

Change View

Switches between displaying the PC Card information and displaying it in icons.

Security

Sets the security feature to on or off. You can also set the security options and password, which control access to the PCMCIA slot and installed PC Card.

Setting the Power for a PC Card

You can turn the power on or off for a PC Card installed in a PC Card slot, without removing the PC Card from its slot. Controlling the power for the PC Card helps conserve battery power.

Select Control Power... from the Actions pull-down menu, or click on the left-most icon in the tools bar. The Control Power window appears:

Select All

Off Exit Help

Note:

Finish and close the application program that the PC Card is using before turning off the power to that PC Card.

To turn off the power to a PC Card

1. Open the Control Power window.

2. Select the PC Card for which you want to turn power off.

3. Click on the Off button.

To turn on the power to a PC Card

1. Open the Control Power window.

2. Select the PC Card for which you want to turn power on.

3. Click on the On button.

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WIN

Note:

OS/2 Warp Version 3 includes a LaunchPad. Refer to the manuals supplied with the operating system.

Starting the PC Card Director Launcher

A launcher is installed with PC Card Director for Windows. By launching (registering) an application often used by the PC Card, you can run the application with a click of a button.

To register an application to run automatically:

Start PC Card Director Launcher.

Select Start Launcher... from the Actions pull-down menu, click on the tools button, or click on the PC Card Director

Launcher icon.

Select the Launcher Settings button (the right-most button) in the PC Card Director Launcher window.

PC Card Director Launcher

Select New from the Launcher List of the Launcher Settings window.

Application...

Icon...

Remove

Cancel

Help

Browse...

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Click on the Application... button in the Launch Application box.

You can also fill in the information for Title, Icon, and Command Line.

Select an application in the Select Application window; then click on Select.

Group :

Accessories

Applications :

Paintbrush

Paint Shop Pro

Object Packager

Click on the Add (>>) button.

Write

Terminal

Select

Cancel

Help

The application is added to the Launcher list.

Click on the OK button.

You have registered the application. Refer to the Help menu for more information.

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OS/2

WIN

Displaying a List of Registered PC Cards

To view a PC Card name and its product information once it is registered, select View Card List... from the Actions pull-down menu of the PC Card Director window, or click on the tools button.

Setting...

Remove

Exit

Setting... Displays the following information about a PC Card:

– Name of the PC Card

– Product information

– Icon of the PC Card type – Applications registered to run automatically – WAV files registered to play automatically

Remove Deletes the selected PC Card from PC Card Director.

Help

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Setting the Memory Area for Windows

WIN

If you are using Windows, you can set the memory area used by the PC Card and Card Services.

Using PC Cards

The PC Card and Card Services use a memory area called the

(upper memory block)

. The UMB is used by various devices or

UMB

programs, and as an result, memory area conflicts often occur. With PC Card Director, you can avoid these conflicts by easily setting the UMB for the PC Card and Card Services.

To set the memory area used for the PC Card and Card Services, do the following:

Select Set Memory Area... from the Actions pull-down menu of the PC Card Director window or click on the tools button for it.

Setup Upper Memory Block

Total Memory Size for PC cards

OK Cancel Help

Plan carefully which memory area to use for the PC Card

Unspecified

PC cards

Used

and Card Services from the displayed information.

Using the mouse, click on the desired memory area for the PC Card and Card Services.

Click on the OK button.

Restart the system.

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OS/2

WIN

Changing the PC Card Director View

You can display the information in PC Card Director in detail or using icons. The following is an example of what you see when PC Card Director is displayed in icons:

If you are using OS/2:

To display information in icons, click on the Change View button from the tools bar, or select Change View from the Actions pull-down menu.

To display information in detail, click on the minimized PC Card Director icon with the right-mouse button; then select Change View.

To set the options for the displayed information when PC Card Director is displayed in an icon, click on the minimized PC Card Director icon with the right-mouse button; then select Display Change in Status.

If you are using Windows:

To display information using icons, click on the minimize button ( ) in the upper-right corner of the window.

To display information in detail, click on the maximize button ( ).

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Note:

For the ATA Card Mount Utility for DOS, see page 67.

For more information:

Page 289.

Using PC Cards

ATA Card Mount Utility

PCMCIA AT Attachment (ATA) cards can have a number of partitions. The ATA Card Mount Utility assigns or removes a drive letter to these partitions.

The main panel displays the information about the logical drives (partitions) that are ready to be mounted or dismounted. This is an example of a Windows ATA Card Mount Utility screen:

Select the logical drive with the arrow keys (↑ or ↓ ) or with the mouse; then mount or dismount it by clicking on the MOUNT or DISMOUNT button, or by selecting the choices from the pull-down menu.

MOUNT Assigns a drive letter to the selected logical drive.

Select a drive letter in the dialog box. Then the drive letter is mounted to the logical drive.

DISMOUNT Releases the drive letter from the selected logical

drive.

The Option pull-down menu contains the following: Refresh Refreshes the list. Use this choice when you have

inserted or removed a PCMCIA ATA card in the PC Card slot.

Exit/Quit Ends the program.

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Note:

Refer to the PCMCIA.CRD file for a list of PC Cards that Auto Configurator can enable.

The Auto Configurator Utility

The Auto Configurator has prepared a script file for configuring each PC Card. These script files contain steps for enabling the PC Card and the resource information for its I/O interrupt level or memory. The Auto Configurator Utility is a utility that edits these script files, transforms them into binary data, and records them in Auto Configurator. Then Auto Configurator enables each PC Card, based on the data in the card's script file.

For more information on how to use the Auto Configurator, see Appendix B.

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DOS

Note:

C:\THINKPAD is the directory where PC Card Director is installed. If you have installed it in a different directory, type that directory name instead.

Note:

Some PC Cards might not display any information in PC Card Director.

Starting PC Card Director for DOS

To start PC Card Director for DOS:

Go to the DOS command prompt.

C:\>

Type C:\>C:\THINKPAD\EZPLAY at the command prompt; then press Enter.

The following screen appears:

Card Services DOS Card Services Driver, Version 2.1 PCMCIA Card Services

Release 2.1 Revision 2.1

Slot Information

No. Status Card Type Card Information

-> 1 Ready Memory F: IBM 1MB SRAM 933152 933151

PC Card Director

Enter F1=Help F3=End F9=Resources F1 =Client

ATA Card Mount Utility

For more information:

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PCMCIA ATA cards can have a number of partitions. The ATA Card Mount utility assigns (mounts) or removes (dismounts) a drive letter to these partitions.

C:\THINKPAD is the directory where PC Card Director is installed. If you have installed it in a different directory, type that directory name instead.

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Communicating with the Infrared Port

Using the Infrared Communication Feature

Note:

When installing an operating system, you must install the infrared device driver to use ThinkPad mode.

To install the infrared device driver:

For OS/2: page 218, and for

Windows: page 243.

Note:

Mbps

: Mega bits per second

Your computer is equipped with an infrared (IR) communication feature that allows point-to-point communication with other ThinkPad computers or systems equipped with an infrared port. The computer has two infrared ports, one in the front of the computer below the hard disk drive compartment and another on the rear of the computer.

The infrared feature supports three modes with the following communication speed in bits per second (bps):

ThinkPad mode (IrDA High Speed extension) (1.15 Mbps)

This mode is used when communicating with another 755 or 760 series IBM ThinkPad computer with an infrared port or other systems supporting ThinkPad mode.

Generic (IrDA 1.0) (up to 115000 bps)

This mode is used when communicating with other IBM ThinkPad computers, Hewlett-Packard

** 100LX**, 200LX**,

Omnibook**, or other systems with infrared ports supporting Generic mode.

Sharp (ASK) (9600 bps)

This mode is used when communicating with the Sharp

Wizard** or other systems with infrared ports supporting Sharp mode.

The ThinkPad Features program contains a utility program that enables the front or rear infrared port and sets the communication speed.

If you are using OS/2 or Windows

PS2 command:

Page 42.

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If you are using DOS

, type PS2?IR at the command prompt;

then press Enter for more information.

, see page 38.

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Communicating with the Infrared Port

During communication with rear infrared ports, the infrared ports

must face each other directly at a communicating distance.

It is recommended that you use the rear infrared port for communicating between ThinkPad computers.

When communicating between a front infrared port and an infrared port on another computer, the infrared ports on the computers must face each other directly at a communicating distance.

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Communicating with the Infrared Port

Communication can be affected by the light from the LCD on the computer. To avoid this, open the LCD to a wide angle:

Considerations for Communication

Consider the following points when communicating with the infrared ports:

[Side view]

You need to run the same communication application on both computers to communicate between your computer and another computer device. Refer to the application manuals for more information.

Run only one communication application at a time that uses the infrared ports.

When using applications that use a conventional serial port and serial cable to exchange data, your computer infrared ports are used as a replacement for the serial port and cable. In this case, ThinkPad mode cannot be used.

The communicating distance might need to be less if:

– The other system is not the same model as your computer. – There is interference from ambient light. It is recommended

that you do not use infrared communication in bright sunshine or artificial light conditions.

– The infrared port is not directly facing the other

communicating port.

Headphones may interfere with infrared communications. You might hear noise through the headphones, or the computer might not be able to communicate with other devices through the infrared port.

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Using the Mwave DSP Features

Using Mwave DSP Audio Features

Note:

In some countries, the Mwave telephony functions are only available with the DAA/Telephony Kit option installed.

Note:

For more information on MIDI, see “Mwave MIDI Overview” on page 308.

The computer provides the which is based on the

Media Processor (Mwave DSP)

digital signal processor

(DSP). It gives you

feature,

high performance for audio and telephony functions, and it supports a more natural way of communicating with your computer.

The Mwave DSP system supports a full complement of audio and telephony functions, including the following:

Audio

– Supports wave audio recording and playback of up to 16

bits, stereo, and 44 kHz sampling

– Provides a high-quality MIDI wave table synthesizer with 128

instruments and up to 32 voices

– Supports DOS games using the Sound Blaster

interface

Telephony

– Supports data modems at up to 14 400 bps – Supports fax modems at up to 14 400 bps – Supports the speaker phone function – Supports the telephone answering machine function

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This illustration shows the connections between the computer and external cables or devices:

Microphone/Line-in Jack

Headphone Jack

Headset

Note:

Headset is available as an option in some countries.

Modem/FaxPort

WhentheDAA/TelephonyKitisinstalled:

Microphone/Line-in Jack

Modem/FaxPort

Headphone Jack

Data Access Arrangement

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Note:

When installing an operating system, you must install the Mwave DSP support software to use the Mwave DSP features.

To install the Mwave DSP support software:

Chapter 7.

The Mwave DSP feature supports the following functions for each operating system:

For OS/2:

– Wave audio recording and playback

– MIDI synthesizer

– Sound Blaster support in the DOS session

– Data modem

– Class II Fax

– MPEG Audio

For DOS:

– Sound Blaster support

– Data modem

For Windows:

– Wave audio recording and playback

– MIDI synthesizer

– Sound Blaster support in the DOS session – Data modem – Fax modem – Speaker phone

– Telephone answering machine – MPEG Audio

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Using the Audio Function

Use the Mwave audio functions according to your operating system.

OS/2

Note:

Do not enter suspend mode when using the audio functions.

DOS

Using the Function for OS/2

The Mwave feature supports audio in the OS/2 environment through Multimedia Presentation Manager/2 (MMPM/2). To use the Mwave audio functions with OS/2, refer to the MMPM/2 manuals.

For Your Information

When you play audio files in the MMPM/2 environment, refer to the following:

When you play the wave audio files, select the DIGITAL

AUDIO icon in the Multimedia folder.

When you play the MIDI sequencer files, select the MIDI icon

in the Multimedia folder.

Using the Function for DOS

The Mwave feature supports audio for DOS games through

Blaster

To enable Sound Blaster support for DOS games:

support.

Type FASTCFG at the command prompt; then press Enter.

The FASTCFG utility opens.

Sound

Select Games; then select OK.

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Creating a Boot Diskette

If you do not have enough memory for your games, you should make a boot diskette, do the following:

Some sample files, such as the CONFIG.SYS file, are created on the boot diskette. You might need to modify these files by referring to the manuals that came with your games.

Using Mwave DSP Audio Features

boot diskette

Turn on the computer and start DOS.

Insert a blank diskette into the diskette drive.

Type MAKEBOOT at the DOS prompt; then press Enter.

A boot diskette is created. Before starting your games, restart the computer with this boot diskette inserted in the diskette drive.

before starting the DOS games. To make a

Default Values for DOS Games Audio

Most games automatically determine the I/O address, interrupt level (IRQ), and DMA channel settings for the audio for DOS games. If the game asks for this information, specify the default settings for Sound Blaster as follows:

I/O Address 220 IRQ 5 DMA Channel 1

If you need to change these settings:

Use the PS2 AUdio command to set the features for the audio (see Appendix D, “Using PS2 Commands” on page 313 for more details.)

Select DSP from the ThinkPad Setup window and set features for the audio.

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WIN

Note:

To use the Mwave audio features in WIN-OS/2, install the Mwave DSP support software for Windows in the full screen WIN-OS/2 session.

To install the Mwave DSP support software:

Chapter 7.

Using the Function for Windows or WIN-OS/2

To use Mwave audio in Windows or WIN-OS/2, double-click on the Mwave ThinkPad icon in the Windows Program Manager.

A window similar to the following appears:

Mwave ThinkPad

Modem

Country

Selection

MwaveHelp

View

Connectors

Audio Control

When you double-click on the Audio Control icon,

Audio Control

Read Me

the following window appears:

Mwave Audio Mixer

INPUT SOURCE GAMES WAVE MIDI MASTER

Mic

Line

Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute

Controls Viewed:

Play Record

Bass Treble

Tone Control

QSound

Chorus Reverb

Effects

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This window allows you to control the audio volume: Record

Output

Playing the MIDI Sequencer Files

To play the MIDI sequencer files in Windows, use the Windows Media Player:

Using Mwave DSP Audio Features

Enables you to select which source you want to use, to adjust the record level, or to monitor the input signal.

Allows you to adjust the balance and sound levels and to control the mute option. It can be considered a stereo amplifier with three input signals, controls to mix the input signals, and a volume control for the output.

Start Windows; then open the Accessories group.

Double-click on the Media Player icon.

When the Media Player window appears, select Device on the menu bar; then select MIDI Sequencer... from the pull-down menu.

File D evic e S ca le H elp

Highlight your favorite MIDI file with your pointing device;

Media Player

So un d ... MIDI Sequencer...

then click on OK.

To begin playing the MIDI file, click on the Play ( ) button.

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Using the Telephony Function

Note:

In some countries, the Mwave telephony functions are only available with the DAA/Telephony Kit option installed. To install a DAA/Telephony Kit on the computer, see “Installing the DAA/Telephony Kit” on page 187 and the documentation that came with the option.

The computer is equipped with a modem/fax port on its side that connects a telephone cable. This section describes how to connect the cable to the computer, and describes the various telephony features that can be used for communication.

CAUTION: You computer can only use a public-switched telephone network (PSTN). Do not use a PBX (private branch exchange) or other digital phone lines. Use of phone lines other than PSTN can damage your modem. If you are not sure which kind of phone line you are using, contact your telephone company.

Connecting the Telephone Cable

To use the telephony functions, you need to connect a telephone line to your computer.

DANGER

To avoid shock hazard, do not connect the cable to or disconnect the cable from the telephone outlet on the wall during electrical storms.

Note:

If you use both the computer and a telephone with one telephone cable, use the telephone cable supplied with your computer.

When you use the DAA/Telephony Kit (available as an option), see page

189.

When your computer has a modem/fax port with a square receptacle, connect the ferrite-core end (connector 1 ) of the telephone cable to the modem/fax port; then connect the other end ( 2 ) to the telephone outlet on the wall.

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Make sure you use the correct telephone line so your modem operates correctly. When you are:

Using Mwave DSP Telephony Features

Important

DOS

At home:

telephone.

In your office:

another modem.

In a hotel:

line.

Your RJ11 jack must be wired for an analog line. If you are not sure what type of line you are connecting, check with the telephone company.

Use an

Request a room with a data or normal telephone

analog

line; a standard household

Use a line connected to a fax machine or

Using for the Modem DOS

To start the Mwave modem for DOS, do the following:

Type FASTCFG at the DOS prompt; then press Enter.

The FASTCFG utility opens.

Select Advanced Modem; then select OK.

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Mwave Data Modem

The Mwave telephony features support direct attachment to a public-switched telephone network (PSTN). The Mwave data modem supports the standard communication port interface and can be used with the communications programs that use the Hayes** AT command set.

The Mwave data modem provides the following features:

Standard asynchronous communications port interface

(NS16550A UART compatible) operation

Bell

2400 bps

ITU-T V.32bis protocols with data rates of 4800, 9600 uncoded,

and 9600 bps Trellis coded (optional)

-103/212A, ITU-T V.32bis protocols with data from 50 to

ITU-T V.32bis protocols with data rates of 4800, 7200, 9600,

12000, and 14400 bps (optional)

Hayes AT command set compatibility Call progress monitoring

Automatic dialing

Dual-tone modulation frequency (DTMF) and pulse dialing Asynchronous error recovery protocol Error correction via Microcom Network Protocol (MNP

1–4

MNP class 5 for up to 2x data compression Functional upgrades via software ITU-T V.42bis error correction

) classes

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Using Country Selection

Each country has restrictions on communications that use telephone lines. Use this window whenever you travel to other countries.

Using Mwave DSP Telephony Features

Important

Note:

In some countries, the Mwave modem functions are only available with the DAA/Telephony Kit option is installed.

Mwave Fax Modem

The Country Selection window allows you to change the country name currently supported by the Mwave telephony features. When you travel to other countries and use the Mwave telephony function, you need to select the country name from the list of countries in this window.

The Mwave telephony features offer you the following fax functions:

Call progress monitoring

Automatic dialing

Support for a Windows MCI

FAX application interface

Use of direct memory access (DMA) instead of a

communications port to increase performance

DTMF and pulse dialing G3 transfers T.4/T.30 operations

V.27ter — 2400/4800 bps send/receive

V.29 — 7200/9600 bps send/receive

V.17 — 14400/14400 bps send/receive

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Mwave Telephone Answering Machine

Note:

When you use the telephone answering machine function, refer to the manual that came with the application program package.

The Mwave telephony features allow you to use the computer as a telephone answering machine by:

Recording greetings and messages through the microphone Playing back greetings and messages through the speaker or

headphones

Playing back greetings and messages to a remote telephone Recording messages from a remote telephone Providing a full-duplex speaker phone capability using the

microphone and speaker

Supporting both tone (DTMF) and pulse dialing Using voice compression to minimize disk space for stored

greetings and messages

Using a Windows MCI Telephony application program interface Using a high-performance DMA interface Speeding up or slowing down played messages without affecting

their pitch (TDHS)

Detecting DTMF digits received from phone line

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Using the Enhanced Video/MPEG Features

Using the Video Functions

Note:

When installing an operating system, you must install the Enhanced Video device driver, MPEG device driver, and Mwave device driver to use the Enhanced Video/MPEG features.

The computer provides the enhanced video and video in/out ports on the side of the computer to attach your home video equipment. It also provides the total image video with MPEG1 and MPEG2. For MPEG2, decoding of up to 352-by-480 resolution is supported. This resolution is called MPEG2 HHR (half-horizontal resolution) or Half D1.

With the Enhanced Video/MPEG features, you can take advantage of the following:

Smooth Playback

Play back motion video with a smooth picture.

MPEG Playback

The MPEG Playback viewer can play back many available CD-I movies, video CDs, and

Karaoke

MPEG video titles. No DOS/CD-I game titles are currently supported. MPEG2 titles are restricted to HHR at 4 Mbps.

Video-Out

Use a NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) or a PAL (phase-alternation-by-line) television to display information from the computer.

Video-In (Video Capture)

– Capture still images or motion video from the video-in port

by using the Digital Video Producer (DVP).

– Overlay motion video from the video-in port.

Important

When using the Enhanced Video/MPEG features, use 800-by-600 resolution mode.

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IBM 380, 385, 560, 560E, 760 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Book

Information Notices

Treatment of Icons

Electrical Safety Notice

Laser Compliance Statement

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Overall Setup Procedures

About the Product Map

Checking Your Items

Other Symbols on the Product Map

Setting Up Your Computer

Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer

Identifying the Hardware Features

System-Status Indicators

Indicator Lamps

LCD Indicator

Providing Power

AC Adapter

Battery Pack

Car Battery Adapter

Operating with the TrackPoint III

Changing the Cap

Operating the Numeric Keypad

Using the Display

Using a DOS Application with Your Computer

Viewing the Online Book

Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged

Carrying the Computer

Chapter 3. Operating Your Computer

What Happens When Power Is Turned On?

Using the ThinkPad Features Program

Starting the ThinkPad Features Program

Starting the Program for OS/2 and Microsoft Windows

Starting the Program in DOS

Using Easy-Setup

Using Easy-Setup

Starting Easy-Setup

Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence

Using the Fn Key

Using PC Cards

PC Card Limitations under Suspend Mode

Using the PC Card Director Program

Starting PC Card Director for OS/2 or Windows

Details about the Displayed Information

Setting the Power for a PC Card

Starting the PC Card Director Launcher

Displaying a List of Registered PC Cards

Setting the Memory Area for Windows

Changing the PC Card Director View

ATA Card Mount Utility

The Auto Configurator Utility

Starting PC Card Director for DOS

ATA Card Mount Utility

Using the Infrared Communication Feature

Considerations for Communication

Using the Mwave DSP Features

Using the Audio Function

Using the Function for OS/2

Using the Function for DOS

Using the Function for Windows or WIN-OS/2

Using the Telephony Function

Connecting the Telephone Cable

Using for the Modem DOS

Mwave Data Modem

Using Country Selection

Mwave Telephone Answering Machine

Using the Enhanced Video/MPEG Features