IBM 570E Service Manual

Part Number: 46L3834

ThinkPad 570E

Supplement to User's Manuals

You can use the computer. This supplement presents additions and updates to the information in the user's reference and the preloaded online book. Use this information instead of the corresponding section in both of the user's manuals.

 “Important safety instructions” on page 2

Presents the safety information.

 “Information to be added to the user's reference” on page 4

Presents the information unique to the ThinkPad 570E.

 “Updates to the user's reference” on page 7

Presents the updated information of the user's reference.

 “Installing the operating systems” on page 10

Includes the following additions and updates to the online book. Additional information:

– “Installing Windows 98 Second Edition” on page 11

Your ThinkPad 570E computer supports Windows 98 Second Edition. If you install Windows 98 Second Edition, refer to this section.

Note: Windows 98 is preloaded when you purchase the computer.

To install the support software, use the procedure give in the online book for Windows 98.

Updated information:

ThinkPad 570 User's Reference

(P/N 27L8798) for your ThinkPad 570E

– “Installing Windows 98” on page 12 – “Installing Windows 95” on page 15

 Copyright IBM Corp. 2000

Important safety instructions

DANGER

Reduce the risk of fire and electric shock by always following basic safety precautions, including the following:

 Do not use your computer in or near water.  During electrical storms:

– Do not use your computer with the telephone cable connection. – Do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the

wall.

DANGER

There is a danger of an explosion if the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury:

 Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by IBM.  Keep the battery pack away from fire.  Do not expose it to water or rain.  Do not attempt to disassemble it.  Do not short-circuit it.  Keep it away from children.

Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills. When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations and your company's safety procedures. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-IBM-4333 for information on disposal.

DANGER

There is a danger of an explosion if the backup battery is incorrectly replaced.

The lithium battery (IBM P/N 02K6572 UL–recognized component [file no. MH12210]) contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly handled or disposed of.

Replace only with a battery of the same type.

To avoid possible injury or death, do not: (1) throw or immerse the battery into water, (2) allow it to heat to more than 100°C (212°F), or (3) attempt to repair or disassemble it. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations and your company's safety procedures.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger (thicker) telephone cable.

Save these instructions.

Information to be added to the user's reference

This section describes the additional information of the user's reference.  Specification

The dimensions of the ThinkPad 570E computer are as follows:

– Processor: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or 500 MHz. – Width: 300 mm (11.8 in.) – Depth: 240 mm (9.4 in.) – Height: 13.3-inch LCD model: 27.95 mm (1.1 in.)

 Infrared features

If you are using Windows NT and use the infrared feature, you need to buy the application software.

 BIOS Setup Utility updates

– Additional function

In the config window of the BIOS Setup Utility, CPU is added. You can disable or enable the serial number information of the CPU card in this screen.

– Key assign update

The key assign of the BIOS Setup Utility has been updated. Step 2 in the “Selecting the Startup item” procedure in page 27, is describes as follows:

“+ or - moves the drive up or down in order.” It is changed to “F5 or F6 moves the drive up or down in order.”

 Error code

The new error messages are as follows:

Error code/Problem Action

Microphone input is too low.

0188 Have the computer served. 0189 Have the computer served.

Make sure that Microphone Boost is turned on and set as follows:

1. Double-click the Volume icon on the task bar. The Mixer panel opens.

2. Click Options.

3. Click Properties.

4. Click the Recording radio button.

5. Click OK.

6. Find the Microphone volume control and click Advanced

7. Check that the Microphone boost or +20 dB and Close.

 Using the modem feature

You can use the ThinkPad 570's built-in modem function in a particular country only if IBM has received approval from the proper authorities in that country. If IBM is not authorized, a question mark (?) appears to notify you that the modem function is disabled.

You can check the up-to-date listing of countries on the IBM Web site (http://www.pc.ibm.com/support). The listing is updated when the approval of a country is received.

To use the modem function in a country where it is authorized, go to the same Web site, select Notebooks and PC companions from the menu, and download the device and software.

For example, suppose you are in a country where IBM has not received approval for the built-in modem. Open the “System Properties” window, as follows:

Double-click My Computer, Control Panel, and then System.

Click the Device Manager tab.

A ? mark appears to the left of both Other

devices and its subdirectory, PCI Communication Device.

If you click Add New Hardware in the Control Panel, a ? mark appears to the left of PCI

Communication Device in the Devices box.

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