IBM 600e User Manual

Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Safety Information” on page xii, and “Notices” on page 165.

Note for Using Your Computer in Japan

If you are using a modem in Japan, specify the country as “Japan” in the “Dialing Properties.” window under the “Modem Properties” window. Using the modem functions with another setting is a violation of the Japanese Telecommunication Business Law.

$ The AC Adapter complies with the Electrical Appliance and Material Control Law of Japan. $ Input ac 100 V 50/60 Hz

$ Rating: $ Output dc 16 V

$ 91-56055

$ Certificate number (

First Edition (August 1998)

The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law:

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This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements or changes in the products or the programs described in this publication at any time.

Requests for technical information about IBM products should be made to your IBM Authorized Dealer or your IBM Marketing Representative.

Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1998. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users – Documentation related to restricted rights – Use, duplication, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

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We have developed this ThinkPad computer to meet

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Functional Highlights

Compact design with core technology

High-speed processor

Large-capacity hard disk drive

Large color LCD

Lithium-ion battery pack

The slim, lightweight, and portable design of the ThinkPad 600E makes traveling with your computer much easier. Your computer is available wherever and whenever you need it.

The Intel high-speed processor enables high-speed data processing and provides advanced performance.

The large-capacity hard disk drive can respond to a wide variety of your business demands.

The large TFT (thin-film transistor) display provides clear and brilliant text and graphics.

The large-capacity lithium-ion battery pack extends the operating time of your computer, further enhancing to its portability.

* * A DVD (digital versatile disc) ROM drive plays presentations * recorded with the DVD format, and it also plays standard CD-ROM * discs.

DVD-ROM drive

Audio with 3D stereo sound

Your computer is equipped with internal audio record and playback capabilities, including 3D (three-dimensional) audio from just two speakers. When you enable the 3D stereo feature, sounds will appear to be generated all around you, even though only two speakers are used.

The audio feature supports the following:

Wave audio recording and playback of up to 16 bits, stereo, and

44-KHz sampling.

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DOS games using the Sound Blaster Pro** interface.

To use the audio function

ThinkPad modem

The ThinkPad modem enables you to send or receive data, faxes, and voice over a telephone line. This modem uses a digital signal processor (DSP), called the IBM Advanced Communication Processor, and its software can be upgraded, allowing great flexibility.

To use the ThinkPad modem function

User's Guide

TrackPoint* with enhanced controls

Your computer has an enhanced TrackPoint function that enables you to make selections merely by pressing on the TrackPoint. A new center button converts the TrackPoint into a scroll controlling device or a magnifying glass on the screen.

To use the TrackPoint

PC Card support

Your computer provides two PC Card slots that accept a 16-bit PC Card, CardBus Card, or Zoomed Video Card.

“Basic” in the

“TrackPoint” on page 8.

Online User's Guide

“Basic” in the

Online

To install a PC Card

“Installing a PC Card” on page 77.

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Contents

Functional Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

About This Book ............................ x

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Laser Compliance Statement .................. xiv

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer ....... 1

Identifying the Hardware Features .................. 2

System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Functions of Your Computer ..................... 8

Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

UltraslimBay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ThinkPad Utility Programs .................... 16

Online User's Guide ........................ 29

Backing Up Your System ...................... 30

Recovering Lost or Damaged Software ............ 30

ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board .............. 35

Replacing the Battery Pack ..................... 36

Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Help at the ThinkPad Web Site ................. 38

Help by Telephone ........................ 39

Recording Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer ... 43

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

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

Installing the DIMM ........................ 50

Removing the DIMM ....................... 54

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

Attachin the Diskette Drive Externally ............... 58

Enabling Warm Attachment of an External Diskette Drive .. 59

Removing the Diskette Drive from the Enclosure ....... 60

Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard ...... 61

Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad ...... 61

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

Disabling the TrackPoint ..................... 65

Attaching an External Monitor ................... 66

Attaching a Television to Your Computer ........... 70

Using a Dual Display Function ................. 72

Installing a PC Card ......................... 77

Removing the PC Card ...................... 79

Using a Docking Station ....................... 80

Replacing an UltraslimBay Device ................. 89

Warm-Swaping a Device in the UltraslimBay ......... 90

Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer ............. 93

Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Entering a Password ....................... 95

Setting a Password ........................ 96

Changing or Removing a Password .............. 98

Using the Personalization Editor .................. 105

Entering Your Personal Data .................. 105

Deleting the Personalization Window .............. 108

Using Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Using the Security Screw ...................... 110

Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems ............ 111

Hints and Limitations ......................... 113

Using the Hard Disk Drive .................... 118

Using a Docking Station ..................... 118

Using the USB Connector .................... 119

> Using the DVD-ROM Drive .................... 119

Using a PC Card ......................... 119

Using a Second CardBus Card ................. 120

Using a Microphone ........................ 120

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Error Codes or Messages .................... 125

No Error Codes or Messages .................. 131

Input Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Suspend or Hibernation Problems ............... 133

LCD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Indicator Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Battery Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

A Hard-Disk-Drive Problem ................... 138

CD-ROM Drive Problems .................... 138

DVD-ROM Drive Problems .................... 139

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Infrared Communication Problems ............... 140

An Enhanced Video or MPEG Problem ............ 142

Audio or Telephony Problems .................. 142

A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problem ............. 143

PC Card or Built-in Modem Problems ............. 143

Other PC Card Problems ..................... 144

Docking Station or Port Replicator Problems ......... 146

A Printer Problem ......................... 148

External Monitor Problems .................... 148

A Television Problem ....................... 151

Other Option Problems ...................... 151

Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Testing Your Computer ....................... 155

Appendix A. Features and Specifications ........... 157

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

IBM Power Cords ........................... 160

Appendix B. Product Warranty and Notices ......... 163

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions ............. 165

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Electronic Emission Notices ................... 167

Telecommunication Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Industry Canada Requirements ................. 170

Product Notice Requirements .................. 172

Notice for Australia ........................ 172

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Contents ix

About This Book

This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM ThinkPad 600E computer. Before using the computer, be sure to read the

Chapter 1,

"Getting Familiar

acquaints you with the basic features

of your computer.

Chapter 2,

"Extending the Features of Your

Computer,"

provides information on installing options and using your computer's high-technology features.

ThinkPad Setup Guide

with Your Computer,"

Chapter 3,

"Protecting Your Computer,"

provides information on using passwords, identifying yourself with the Personalization Editor, and using locks.

and Chapter 1 of this book.

Chapter 4, "Solving Computer Problems,"

describes what to do if you have a computer problem. The chapter includes a troubleshooting guide and information on how to recover lost or damaged software.

Appendix A, "Features and Specifications," describes the features and specifications associated with your computer, including information on power cords. Appendix B, "Product Warranty and Notices," contains the warranty statement for your computer and notices for this book. The book concludes with an index.

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Icons Used in This Book

For procedures or information unique to the operating system installed in your computer:

WIN

3.1

Information for Microsoft Windows 98 users

Information for Microsoft Windows 95 users

Information for Microsoft Windows NT users

Information for Microsoft Windows 3.1 users

OS/2

DOS

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

Information for IBM DOS users

Contents xi

Safety Information

Note: In the U.K., by law:

The telephone line cable must be connected after the power cord.

The power cord must be disconnected after the telephone line cable.

Electrical Safety Notice

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving, or opening the covers of this product or attached devices. The 3-pin power cord must be used with a properly grounded outlet.

To Connect

Turn everything OFF.

First, attach all cables to devices.

Attach the signal cables to receptacles.

Attach the power cord to an outlet.

Turn the device ON.

To Disconnect

Turn everything OFF.

First, remove the power cord from the outlet.

Remove signal cables from receptacles.

Remove all cables from devices.

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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. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-IBM-4333 for information on disposal.

DANGER

The lithium battery (IBM P/N 02K6502 UL-recognized component—File No. MH12210) can be replaced only 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 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.

Contents xiii

Laser Compliance Statement

The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive in the IBM ThinkPad 600E computer is a laser product. The 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 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.

DANGER

Do not open the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive; no user adjustments or serviceable parts are inside.

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

Class 1 laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive has an internal, Class 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 or DVD-ROM drive ensures that there is no exposure to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation, user maintenance, or servicing conditions.

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This chapter provides basic information about your computer.

Note

To power off the computer, wait at least 5 seconds before you power it on again. If you put your computer into suspend or hibernation mode, you should also wait at least 5 seconds before resuming normal operation.

Identifying the Hardware Features .................. 2

System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Functions of Your Computer ..................... 8

Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Fn Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

UltraslimBay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ThinkPad Utility Programs .................... 16

Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

ThinkPad Configuration Program .............. 25

Online User's Guide ........................ 29

Backing Up Your System ...................... 30

Recovering Lost or Damaged Software ............ 30

Using the ThinkPad Customization CD ........... 30

Using the Recovery CD .................... 31

Using the Diskette Factory .................. 34

ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board .............. 35

Replacing the Battery Pack ..................... 36

Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Help at the ThinkPad Web Site ................. 38

Help by Telephone ........................ 39

Recording Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Identifying the Hardware Features

Front View

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Identifying the Hardware Features

1 The color LCD screen

displays computer output.

2 The brightness control

adjusts the brightness of the display.

3 The built-in microphone

captures sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling audio.

4 The PC Card eject

buttons eject the PC Card

from the PC Card slot.

5 The PC Card slots accept

PC Cards.

6 The infrared port allows

the computer to communicate with other devices that have infrared data-transfer capability.

7 The headphone jack, a

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

8 The microphone/line-in

jack, a -inch (3.5-mm)

diameter jack, is where you connect a microphone or an external stereo audio device.

9 You can attach the diskette

drive as an external diskette drive if another device is in the UltraslimBay.

1 The diskette-eject button

ejects the diskette from the diskette drive.

11 The video-out connector

is used for connecting your computer to a television or a VCR to send video images to these devices.

12 The LCD latch opens the

LCD when pressed.

$ 13 The UltraslimBay accepts $ storage devices such as a $ CD-ROM or DVD-ROM $ drive.

14 The click buttons work

with the TrackPoint 18 and provide a function similar to that of mouse buttons.

15 The hard disk drive is the

built in to the computer.

16 The Fn key is used with

the function keys to activate the Fn key functions.

17 The left and right internal

speakers generate stereo

sound.

18 The TrackPoint is a built-in

pointing device that provides a function similar to that of a mouse.

19 The system-status

indicators with their

associated symbols show the system status. (

page 6.)

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 3

Identifying the Hardware Features

Rear View

Bottom View

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Rear View of the Computer

1 The security keyhole is

used with a mechanical lock.

2 The modem connector is

used for connecting your computer to a telephone line.

3 The power switch turns

the computer on and off.

4 The reset switch is used

to power the computer off if an application hangs or if the computer will not accept any input. Use the tip of a pen to press this switch.

5 The universal serial bus

(USB) connector allows

you to connect any device that conforms to the USB interface. Many recent digital devices comply to this new standard.

6 The power jack is where

the AC Adapter cable is connected.

7 The serial connector is

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

8 The system-expansion

connector (240-pin) allows

you to connect a port

Identifying the Hardware Features

replicator or docking station.

9 The parallel connector is

where you connect a parallel-printer signal cable.

1 The external-monitor

connector is where you

attach an external monitor (CRT).

11 The external-input-device

connector is used to

attach a mouse, an external keyboard, or an external numeric keypad to the computer.

Bottom View of the Computer

1 The UltraslimBay device

lock is a lock for the

device in the UltraslimBay.

2 When the bay LED is on,

the system is in use. Do not remove a bay device.

3 The memory-slot cover

covers the memory slot.

4 Each of the memory slots

accepts an SDRAM dual inline memory module (DIMM) option.

5 The battery-pack latch

locks or releases the battery pack.

6 The serial number label

identifies your computer. You need this number to get help.

7 Put your name plate here. 8 To remove the hard disk,

loosen this hard disk drive screw. You can use the

security screw shipped with your computer as a hard disk screw.

9 The battery pack is a

built-in power source for the computer.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 5

System-Status Indicators

The system-status indicators on the computer show the current status of your computer by their on or off states and colors (green and orange). Each indicator is identified with a symbol. The following shows the location and the meaning of each icon:

3 4 75 6

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System-Status Indicators

Symbol Color Meaning

1 Battery status Green Enough battery power remains for operation.

Blinking orange

The battery pack needs to be charged. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times.

Orange The battery pack is being charged.

2 Suspend mode Green The computer is in suspend mode. (See the

Blinking green

User's Guide

The computer is entering suspend or hibernation mode or is resuming normal operation.

3 Hard disk in use Orange$ Data is being read from or written to the hard disk or

$ read from DVD or CD-ROM drive.

Do not enter the computer into suspend mode or power off the computer when this indicator is on

4 Numeric lock Green The numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled. You

enable or disable the keypad by pressing and holding the Shift key, and pressing the NumLk key. For details, see “Numeric Keypad” on page 14.

5 Caps lock Green Caps Lock mode is enabled. All alphabetic

characters (A–Z) are entered in capital letters without the Shift key being pressed. You enable or disable Caps Lock mode by pressing the Caps Lock key.

Online

6 Scroll lock Green Scroll Lock mode is enabled. The Arrow keys can be

used as screen-scroll function keys. The cursor cannot be moved with the Arrow keys.

application programs support this function.

Not all

You enable or disable Scroll Lock mode by pressing the ScrLk key.

7 Power on Green The computer is operational. This indicator is on

when the computer is on and not in suspend mode.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 7

Functions of Your Computer

This section describes the following features: Keyboard functions

UltraslimBay ThinkPad utilities

The

Online User's Guide

Keyboard Functions

Your computer's keyboard has the following functions: TrackPoint

Fn key Numeric keypad

TrackPoint

The keyboard contains a unique cursor-pointing device called the

TrackPoint

single process you can perform without moving your fingers from their typing position.

. Pointing, selecting, and dragging all become part of a

You can set the following features by customizing the TrackPoint:

Press-to-Select Sensitivity

Scrolling or Magnifying Glass

For more information page 44.

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“Customizing the TrackPoint” on

Functions of Your Computer

The TrackPoint consists of a stick on the keyboard and three click buttons below the keyboard. Movement of the cursor on the screen

is controlled by the amount of pressure that you apply to the nonslip cap on the stick in any direction parallel to the keyboard; the stick itself does corresponds to the pressure you apply to the stick. The functions of the left and right click buttons correspond to those of the left and right mouse buttons on a traditional mouse; these functions depend on the software you are using. The function of the center button is described on page 47.

not

move. The speed at which the cursor moves

Stick

Left click button

Center button

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

Place your hands in the typing position and press gently

Right click button

with either index finger on the stick in the direction 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.

The cursor might drift. This is not a defect. Do not use the TrackPoint until the cursor stops moving.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 9

Functions of Your Computer

Cursor

Stick

Left click button Right click button

Center button

Press the left and right click buttons with either thumb to select and drag as required by your software.

By enabling Press-to-Select, you can make the TrackPoint stick function the same as the left or right click button. For more

information

“Customizing the TrackPoint” on page 44.

Changing the Cap

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

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Fn Key

Functions of Your Computer

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, PgUp, PgDn, or BackSpace).

The Fn Key Lock Function

The following setup gives you the same effect as when you press and hold the Fn key and then press an appropriate function key.

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. ( “ThinkPad Configuration Program” on page 25.) Click on the Accessibility

( ) button, and click on Enable for Fn key lock. You can also set up by typing PS2 FNS E at the command prompt.

After you enable the Fn key lock and press Fn

once

, press one of the function keys. The computer works the same as when you press Fn + the function key.

If you press Fn

twice

after enabling the lock, pressing a function key alone is recognized as a combination of Fn + that function key. To stop this function, press Fn again.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 11

Functions of Your Computer

The following table shows the function of the Fn key combined with keys:

Feature and icon

Fuel-Gauge display on or off

Power mode switching

Standby mode

Suspend mode

Key Combination Meaning

Power Mode Functions

+ (Only for OS/2 or Windows users)

If you press this key combination, the window for the battery status appears or disappears. You can set parameters for battery status in the window.

Note: The Fuel-Gauge program must be activated before

The processor speed changes as follows:

High Performance Automatic

Customized

Power Conservation Functions for Battery Power

The computer enters standby mode. For more information about this mode

The computer enters suspend mode. For more information about this mode

you can use this key combination. To activate the Fuel-Gauge program, do the following:

Click on Start.

Move the cursor to Programs, ThinkPad, and then click on Fuel.

“Basic” in the

Online User's Guide

Hibernation mode

Switching between the LCD and the external monitor

The computer enters hibernation mode. For more information about this mode

Guide

Other Functions

Computer output is displayed in the following order when an external monitor (CRT) is attached.

“Basic” in the

Online User's

CRT LCD + Display

CRT Display

LCD

* Note: If a television is the secondary display in the dual * display function, switching with these keys is not supported.

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Functions of Your Computer

Feature and

Key Combination Meaning

icon

Screen expansion

The LCD screen image size switches between expanded and normal mode if the size of your LCD image is smaller than that of the physical LCD.

Volume up

The volume increases.

Volume down

The volume decreases.

Mute

* This function will not be disabled when you power * off the computer and power it on again.

Sound turns off.

Note:

To turn on the sound, press Fn + PgUp or

Fn + PgDn.

If the computer is in suspend mode and you press the Fn key independently without any function key, the computer returns to normal operation.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 13

Functions of Your Computer

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 or disable the numeric keypad, press and hold Shift and then press NumLk.

NumLk

F8 F9 F10

4 5 6

F11 F12

8 9

1 2 3

Alt Ctrl

{

Shift

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

The functions of the cursor- and screen-control keys are not printed on the keys.

NumLk

F8 F9 F10

Home

End

F11 F12

PgUp

PgDn

Alt Ctrl

{

DelIns

Shift

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UltraslimBay

Your ThinkPad 600E computer has an UltraslimBay.

UltraslimBay

You can install one of the following in the UltraslimBay:

* Weight-saver bezel * Diskette drive * DVD drive * CD-ROM drive * LS-120 drive * Secondary hard disk drive adapter * Secondary battery

Functions of Your Computer

* For the detailed information about these devices, refer to the * manuals shipped with them.

To replace a device in the UltraslimBay

“Replacing an

UltraslimBay Device” on page 89.

To attach the diskette drive externally

“Attachin the Diskette

Drive Externally” on page 58.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 15

Functions of Your Computer

ThinkPad Utility Programs

Easy-Setup

Your computer has the following utility programs for easy configuration:

Easy-Setup

ThinkPad Configuration program

This section summarizes these utility programs.

Your computer provides a user-friendly program called

Easy-Setup

which allows you to select various setup parameters:

Config: Set the configuration of your computer. Date/Time: Set the date and time. Password: Set a password. Start up: Set the startup device. Test: Test the system. Restart: Restart the system.

To start Easy-Setup, do as follows:

Power off the computer, and remove any diskette from the diskette drive.

Press and hold F1; then power on the computer. Hold F1 until the “Easy-Setup” menu appears.

> If you have set a password, the “Easy-Setup” menu appears > after you enter the password.

Easy-Setup

Config

Restart

Date/Time

Password

BIOS part number, Date System-unit serial number System board serial number Microprocessor

UUID

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