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

nnnnnnnn-nnnn-nnnn-nnnn-nnnnnnnnnnnn

Trademark of Intel Corporation

Start up

Test

12/31/98

nnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnn

nnnnnnnnnnn

Pentium( ) II Processor

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Move to an icon you want to change, using the arrow keys or the TrackPoint, and click on the icon.

A submenu is displayed.

Change the items you wish to change.

Click on Exit to exit from the submenu.

Click on Restart to exit from the “Easy-Setup” menu.

Your computer restarts.

Changing the Screen Color

You can change the color of the “Easy-Setup” menu by pressing the Ctrl+PgUp keys or by pressing the Ctrl+PgDn keys.

To return to the original color, press the Ctrl+Home keys.

Clicking on the Config button displays the following “Config” submenu:

Memory System Board

Initialize

Exit

Display

Network

Quick Boot

The Memory button shows the amount of memory installed and available.

The System Board button provides information on the system board installed.

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The Display button sets the screen output to be displayed on either a single screen or on multiple screens.

The Network button enables or disables the Wake-on-LAN function (option) or the Flash-over-LAN function (option). You can use these functions only with a docking station.

The Quick Boot button enables or disables the Simple Boot Flag function.

Simple Boot Flag function

This function automatically optimizes the behavior and boot performance of the BIOS and operating system, based on the installed operating system and previous boot.

> If this function is Enabled and once a Plug and Play–capable > operating system, such as Windows 98, is installed, the system

BIOS does not configure such hardware resources as system interruptions, memory windows, and I/O port ranges for all the devices in the system.

If you are going to use a non–Plug and Play–capable operating system, disable this function so that the BIOS will configure hardware resources.

The Initialize button sets all device settings to their default values.

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Clicking on the Date/Time button displays the following “Date and Time” submenu, which you can use to set the current date and time:

To change the date and time, do the following:

Move the cursor to any field (Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second); then type the date and time.

Instead of typing, you can place the pointer on any of the arrow icons (

Clicking on the double-arrow icon scrolls the numbers faster.

, , , or ) to adjust the date and time.

Click on OK to save the changes or on Cancel to cancel them.

You can also set the current date and time with the application included with the operating system installed in your computer.

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* Clicking on the Password button displays the “Password” submenu, * which you can use to set passwords:

* Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the * power-on password.

* Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the * hard-disk-drive (HDD) password.

* Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the * supervisor password.

For more information on passwords

“Using Passwords” on

page 94.

An open lock icon shows that a password has not been set yet.

Clicking on the Start up button displays the “Start up” submenu, which you can use to change the startup or boot sequence.

For example, if you have different operating systems on different replaceable hard disk drives or PC Cards, you can have the system boot up from one of these devices.

To change the startup sequence, do the following:

Click on Start up in the “Easy-Setup” menu. The “Startup”

submenu appears:

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You must be extremely careful not to specify a wrong device during a copy, save, or a format operation after you change your startup sequence. If you specify a wrong device, your data and programs might be erased or overwritten.

Functions of Your Computer

Note:

The Power-On button sets the startup sequence when the power switch is set to ON.

The Network button sets the startup sequence when Wake on LAN is started. Wake on LAN is typically used by LAN administrators in corporate networks to access your computer remotely. This function can be used only with a docking station (option).

Click on Power-On or Network.

Move the cursor to the Reset icon, and click on it.

Select the first device you want for the startup sequence, then click on it.

You can set up to four devices.

Click on OK or press Enter to save the changes.

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The Power-On submenu:

Reset

FDD-1 FDD-2HDD-1 HDD-2Network

CDROMPCMCIAHDD-4HDD-3

The FDD-1 icon is the diskette drive in the UltraslimBay. If you don't have a diskette drive in the UltraslimBay but you have one in the docking station, that diskette drive becomes FDD-1. If you have an additional diskette drive, that drive becomes FDD-2.

The following table shows the diskette drives that correspond to FDD-1 or FDD-2:

Table 1. Supported Combinations for Diskette Drives

Case Diskette Drive in

the UltraslimBay

Case

FDD-1 None None

Case

None None FDD-1

Case

None FDD-1 None

Case

FDD-1 None FDD-2

Case

FDD-1 FDD-2 None

Note: The external diskette drive, connecting both the computer and the port replicator, and the diskette drive in the docking station use a common port. You cannot use more than two diskette drives among the three locations at the same time. You can use the diskette drive in the UltraslimBay without any restriction, because the port is independent.

Diskette Drive in

the Docking

Station

External

Diskette Drive

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* The HDD-1 to HDD-4 icons are assigned to each hard disk drive * in the following priority:

* 1. The primary hard disk drive (placed in the hard disk bay of * the computer)

* 2. A hard disk drive in the UltraslimBay * 3. A hard disk drive in the UltraslimBay tray of the docking

* station * 4. A hard disk drive in the device space of the docking station * 5. A hard disk drive connected to the computer with a SCSI

* connector * For example, if you don't have the hard disk drive in the

* computer's UltraslimBay but you have one in the docking station, * that hard disk drive becomes HDD-2.

* If you are using a * through a token-ring card or some other network card, do the * following:

* 1. Select Network and click on it. The “Speed” menu appears. * 2. If you are using a token-ring card, select the speed you want

* (4 or 16), and click on it; then press Enter. * If you are using a network card other than a token-ring card,

* such as an Ethernet card, you need not specify the RPL * speed. Press Esc to exit this menu.

* If you select PCMCIA, representing, for example, ATA-3 HDD or * a Flash memory card, and cannot start the system, disable the * secondary IDE device and restart the system. Some cards might * not be compatible with a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

* The CDROM icon is assigned to the CD-ROM drive in the * UltraslimBay. If you don't have a CD-ROM drive in the * UltraslimBay but you have one in the docking station, that * CD-ROM drive becomes CDROM. If you have CD-ROM drives * in both the UltraslimBay and the docking station, the CD-ROM * drive in the UltraslimBay becomes CDROM.

remote program loading (RPL) system

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Functions of Your Computer

The Network submenu:

(This function can be used only with a docking station option. You can enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function.)

Reset

FDD-1 FDD-2HDD-1 HDD-2Network

CDROM

PCMCIAHDD-4HDD-3

If Wake on LAN is enabled, the network administrator can power on remote machines connected in a LAN using remote network-management software. Disable the function if your computer is not under system management of a network administrator.

For more information

User's Guide

“System Management” in the

Online

Pressing the Test button displays the “Test” submenu. It is used to run diagnostic tests on your computer to check for hardware errors.

For more information “Testing Your Computer” on page 155.

Pressing the Restart button ends the Easy-Setup program and restarts the computer.

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ThinkPad Configuration Program

To get specific details about ThinkPad Configuration program, click on the Help button.

Functions of Your Computer

The ThinkPad Configuration program allows you to set up and customize the computer's built-in devices to your needs. For example, you can enable or disable a port, switch between your computer's LCD and an external monitor, and set the power management mode.

This section describes how to start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

> To start the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 98, do as

WIN

> follows: > 1. Click on Start ( ).

> 2. Move the cursor to Settings; then click on Control Panel. > The “Control Panel” window appears.

> 3. Double-click on the ThinkPad Configuration icon.

For Windows 98:

You can also start the ThinkPad Configuration program as follows:

Click on Start (

ThinkPad; then click on ThinkPad Configuration.

Find the ThinkPad icon on the bottom right of the taskbar

1 ; then double-click on the icon.

), move the cursor to Programs, and

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Functions of Your Computer

The following window appears:

53 4

1 The Display Device buttons. Click on one of these buttons to

set the display output type to the LCD, external monitor (CRT), or both.

2 The Power Scheme buttons change the preset power options. 3 The Launch Device Manager button displays the “System

Properties” window, where you can make a device available or unavailable.

4 The Show Allocated Resources View button displays the

“Allocated Resources View” window, where you can check the memory addresses and other allocation settings.

5 The Help button displays online help. 6 The Device buttons. Click on the button of your choice from

the window. If the device is enabled, the red indicator next to the button is lit. Otherwise, it stays off.

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Functions of Your Computer

WIN

For Windows NT:

To start the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows NT, do as follows:

Click on Start at the bottom corner of the screen.

Move the cursor on Programs, ThinkPad; then click on ThinkPad Configuration.

The following window appears:

3 4 5

1 The One-Touch Setup buttons. Click on one of these buttons

to set the system configuration.

2 The Power Mode buttons. Click on one of these buttons to set

the power mode to High Performance mode, Automatic mode, or Customized mode.

3 The Display Device buttons. Click on one of these buttons to

set the display output type to the LCD, external monitor (CRT), or both. When making a presentation, you can click on the

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presentation button to disable any system timers, such as the LCD turnoff timer or the power management mode timers.

4 The Help button displays online help. 5 The Exit button. Click on this button to save the changes

made and to exit from the ThinkPad Configuration window.

6 The View Angle buttons. Click on the front view or rear view

button to display the hardware feature locations.

7 The Default button. Click on this button to set the default

values for each option and to cancel the changes you just made.

8 The Status bar. The device name and its status appears in the

status bar when you place the cursor on a device button.

9 The Device buttons. Click on the button of your choice from

the window; then set the options for that device from the window that appears. If the device is enabled, the red indicator next to the button is lit. Otherwise, it stays off.

Only the top portion of the window is displayed when you click on the triangular minimize button in the top-right corner.

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Online User's Guide

Your computer features an always have key information at your fingertips even if you are traveling. It contains the following information:

Basic:

Advanced:

Information:

Functions of Your Computer

Online User's Guide

– Using your computer outside your country – Using audio and modem features – Using your computer with a PC Card – Using your computer with a battery pack – Protecting your computer – Frequently asked questions

– Resolving system resource conflicts

– Installing software

– Using system management – Using PS2 commands

– Getting service – Handling tips – Glossary

, so that you will

To start the

Online User's Guide

, click on Start, move the cursor to

Programs and ThinkPad 600; then click on ThinkPad 600 User's Guide.

The

Online User's Guide

appears. Go to the section you want, and

make a printout if necessary.

You can start the Customization CD as follows:

From the ThinkPad Customization Center main menu, click on Online Library.

Click on Click here to launch the Online User's Guide.

You can also access the Web site.

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Online User's Guide

from the ThinkPad

from the IBM

Backing Up Your System

To back up your system or reinstall the operating system, your ThinkPad computer has the following features:

The ThinkPad Customization CD The Recovery CD The Diskette Factory program

ConfigSafe

The ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board

Recovering Lost or Damaged Software

Check the following ThinkPad Web site for the latest information. When updates become available, they will be posted on:

http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad

From this Web site, you can get the driver diskette image for OS/2, Windows 3.1, or DOS that is not supported with the Diskette Factory program.

Using the ThinkPad Customization CD

The ThinkPad Customization CD is provided for your installation convenience; you can customize your system using this CD. It contains all the software applications and hardware device drivers for your computer. It also contains device drivers and installation instructions for other operating systems, such as Windows NT.

If you need to reinstall a software application or a hardware device driver, put the ThinkPad Customization CD in your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The menu of the features appears automatically.

The ThinkPad Customization CD is compatible with Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or later. Some functions are available in other Web browsers. See the instructions printed on the CD label for more information.

The following features are included: Getting Started

Use this page for first-time setup, such as registration and ThinkPad personalization.

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System Customization

Use this page for doing the following:

– Reinstalling a software application for Windows 98 – Reinstalling a hardware device driver for Windows 98 – Installing all hardware device drivers when installing

Windows 95

– Installing all hardware device drivers when installing

Windows NT

News and Updates

This page has all of the latest tools and links to the IBM Web site for system information, service and support information, and other information.

Online Library

In case you do not have the disk drive, you always have a copy on your ThinkPad Customization CD.

Using the ThinkPad Customization CD

This page contains an overview of ThinkPad Customization CD.

Online User's Guide

on your hard

Using the Recovery CD

If you accidentally erase your hard disk, you can use the Recovery CD to restore the contents of the preinstalled hard disk to what it was at the time of purchase.

This recovery program deletes all personal data and your customized configuration settings. It resets your computer to most of the factory-shipped default values. Be sure to back up your personal files before you use this CD.

The Recovery CD package consists of a startable diskette and a CD-ROM containing the original preinstalled image.

The recovery process might take up to 2 hours.

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Backing Up Your System

If you have a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive installed in your computer's UltraslimBay and you don't have an external diskette drive attached, go to “Case 1” on page 32.

If you have a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive installed in your computer's UltraslimBay and you do have an external diskette drive attached, go to “Case 2” on page 33.

If you have a diskette drive installed in your computer's UltraslimBay, replace it with the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (see “Replacing an UltraslimBay Device” on page 89). Then go to “Case 1.”

Case 1:

CD-ROM function is enabled. To use the Recovery CD, enable this function; then recover the system:

1 2

4 5 6 7 8

Your computer supports startable CDs when the startable

Power off the computer. Insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

drive. Power on your computer while pressing and holding the

F1 key.

Hold the F1 key until the Easy-Setup window appears.

Click on Start up. Click on Power-on. Click on Reset. Click on CDROM. Click on OK.

Click on Exit.

The startable CD-ROM function is enabled.

Click on Restart and then OK.

The computer restarts.

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Follow the instructions on the screen.

When a completion message appears, remove the Recovery CD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

Power off the computer.

Power on your computer while pressing and holding the F1 key.

Hold the F1 key until the Easy-Setup window appears.

Click on Start up.

Click on Power-on.

Click on Reset.

Set the startup device and then click on OK.

Click on Exit.

Click on Restart and then OK.

Your computer restarts with the preinstalled configuration.

Case 2

Power off the computer.

Insert the Recovery CD Boot Diskette in the diskette drive.

Power on your computer.

Insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

Follow the instructions on the screen..

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Using the Diskette Factory

The recovery program on the boot diskette includes drivers to support many devices such as an external CD-ROM drive, a docking station, and a hard disk drive. Choose an appropriate option. You are prompted if user intervention is required.

When a completion message appears, remove the Recovery CD Boot diskette form the diskette drive.

Press Restart.

Your computer restarts with the preinstalled configuration.

The Diskette Factory program contains all the hardware device drivers for your computer in the Windows 98, Windows 95, and Windows NT environment.

For the device drivers for Windows 3.1, OS/2, and DOS http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad.

With this program, you can create the utility and device driver diskettes.

To recover a particular device driver or utility program, create the backup diskettes for it with the Diskette Factory; then reinstall it. To create the backup diskettes, do the following:

Click on Start.

Move the cursor to Programs and ThinkPad; then click on Diskette Factory.

Click on the tab at the top corresponding to the operating system you are using.

Click on the diskette group for the backup copy that you want to make.

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ConfigSafe

Backing Up Your System

1. You can select more than one group by clicking while pressing Ctrl.

2. The number of the diskettes required is shown beside the diskette group. You do not need to use a blank diskette; the Diskette Factory prompts you to reformat diskettes that are not blank.

Click on Build.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

For more information about installing a new operating system (such as Windows NT) and device drivers

the

Online User's Guide

ConfigSafe is an application program for Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT that periodically takes files. If your computer does not operate properly after you install a new device driver or software, use ConfigSafe to restore the last working version of your system files. Although it might not make your new hardware or software work, it will set your computer up and running again. This application protects your data.

snapshots

“Advanced” in

of your system

ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board

IBM supplies all of the latest hardware device drivers and system BIOS for your computer on the ThinkPad Web site at:

http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad

You can also use the IBM bulletin board service.

For more information about electronic service and support “Basic” in the

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 35

Online User's Guide

Replacing the Battery Pack

To replace the battery pack, do as follows:

Power off your computer, or enter hibernation mode..

Disconnect the AC Adapter and cables.

Close the LCD, and turn the computer over.

Slide the battery pack latch to unlocked position 1 ; then remove the battery pack 2 .

You can replace the battery when the computer is in hibernation mode. (You cannot replace it when the computer is in suspend mode.) If you are using a PC Card, however, the computer might not be able to enter hibernation mode. If this happens, power off the computer.

Align the front of the fully charged spare battery pack with the front side of the battery space in the computer

1 ; then put the battery pack in place 2 .

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Replacing the Battery Pack

Gently push the battery pack back into the space; then slide the battery pack latch to the locked position.

Unlock

You have finished replacing the battery pack.

Lock

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Getting Service

Purchasing an IBM PC hardware product entitles you to receive support and services during the limited warranty period. If you need additional support and services, a wide variety of extended solutions that addresses most needs are available for purchase.

About Your Warranty

During the warranty period, you might be responsible for repair costs if the product damage was due to misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance.

For full information on product warranties, see Appendix B.

You will need to know the following information when requesting repair service:

Identification number of your computer Options installed in your system

Note: Use the record sheet on page 40.

Error message or problem

Note: Error messages can help identify which service action is

required and help the service representative provide quick and efficient service.

Use the record sheet on page 41.

Help at the ThinkPad Web Site

You can get support and information at the ThinkPad Web site.

The latest information about the ThinkPad computers

http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad

Technical support information

http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

IBM may make improvements or changes to these Web sites at any time without any notice.

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Help by Telephone

You can get support and information by telephone during the limited warranty period at no additional charge, through the IBM PC Help Center. Experienced technical-support representatives will be on hand to assist you in answering any questions you might have, such as:

Please have the following information ready when you call:

Getting Service

How to set up your computer How to install and set up your IBM options purchased directly

from IBM or through an IBM reseller

How to use the 30-day support for the preinstalled operating

system

How to get service How to get overnight shipment of customer-replaceable parts

Serial number of your computer and proof of purchase Description of the problem Exact wording of the error message Hardware and software configuration information for your system

If possible, be at your computer when you call:

In the U.S. and Puerto Rico, call 1-800-772-2227. In Canada, call 1-800-565-3344.

These lines are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The answering technical-support representative can also fax or mail you technical or product information, such as:

Product brochures

Location of IBM resellers Services available from IBM

For more information

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 39

Online User's Guide

Getting Service

Recording Sheet

Option List

* Fill out the following list with the items which correspond with the * features of your computer. If you have two or more devices, note * each of them. For example, if you have two DIMMs, put the check * mark to the DIMM check box; then note “128 MB x 2.”

DIMM _____MB

Hard Disk Drive _____MB

External Diskette Drive

DVD/CD-ROM Drive

PC Cards

Battery Pack

Identification Numbers

The serial number label is on the bottom of your computer. Write down the machine Type and the serial number (S/N) in the following box:

IBM Product Name ThinkPad 600E

Machine Type 2645-

Serial Number

To determine your computer's serial number

page 4.

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Getting Service

Problem Recording Sheet

Computer information: Machine type:_________ Serial number:_________

Date of purchase:___/___/___

Type of problem:

Continuous problem Intermittent problem

Error code:

The operating system and its version number, if available:

Windows 98 Version______ Windows 3.1 Version______ Windows 95 Version______ OS/2 Version______ Windows NT Version______ DOS Version______

Application programs running at the time of the problem:

Problem symptom:

Describe the problem specifically:

Can the problem be reproduced?

Yes No

If yes, describe how it can be reproduced:

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

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

Disabling the Dual Display .................. 73

Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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

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

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

Docking with Your Computer Powered Off (Cold Docking) 81 Undocking When Your Computer Is Powered On or in

Suspend Mode (Hot or Warm Undocking) ........ 83

Presetting a Device to Avoid a Resource Conflict ..... 84

Enabling the IDE Drive on the Docking Station ...... 85

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

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

Customizing the TrackPoint

You can customize the TrackPoint by doing the following:

Open the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click on the TrackPoint button ( ).

Click on TrackPoint Properties....

The “TrackPoint Properties” window appears: You can set the following features in this window: Press-to-Select

Sensitivity

Setting Press-to-Select

Scrolling or Magnifying Glass

If you enable Press-to-Select by putting a check mark in the Enable Press-to-Select box, you can make the TrackPoint stick function the same as the left or right click button.

If you check Enable dragging, you can drag the icon that you select with the TrackPoint stick by putting light pressure on the stick.

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Customizing the TrackPoint

If you check Enable Release-to-Select, you can click simply by lifting your finger quickly off the TrackPoint. Moving the cursor onto an icon and then lifting your finger off the TrackPoint works like clicking. Pressing the TrackPoint again works like double-clicking.

Click on one of the Press means radio buttons to select which button the stick will simulate: either the left or the right button. For example, if you select Left Click, you can start a program with the TrackPoint by putting the cursor on the program's icon and applying light pressure on the stick.

To adjust the pressing timing of the stick, set Click Pace.

If you set the pace too slow, you might notice unintended clicks, a cursor delay, or a dragging delay. However, if you set the pace too fast, you might find Press-to-Select hard to use.

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Customizing the TrackPoint

Setting Sensitivity

This function adjusts the force required for both cursor movement and Press-to-Select. Slide toward Firm Touch to increase the force needed to move the cursor and to activate Press-to-Select. Slide toward Light Touch to decrease the force needed to move the cursor and to activate Press-to-Select.

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Customizing the TrackPoint

Setting Scrolling or Magnifying Glass

By clicking on the Scrolling tab, you can set the scrolling properties of your TrackPoint.

Choose Scrolling or the Magnifying Glass Function

Select one of the following radio buttons: – Scrolling

This function enables you to navigate easily through long documents or large spreadsheets with the press of a button. To scroll, press the center click button and then use the TrackPoint instead of the scroll bars in any program.

– Magnifying Glass

This function enables you to enlarge a movable area of your display. You can click on objects “through” the magnifying glass. The right click button changes the size of the magnifying glass, and the left click button changes its magnifying power. You can press the center click button and then use the TrackPoint to move the magnified area.

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Customizing the TrackPoint

– Neither

This function disables the scrolling and magnifying glass functions.

Choose Scrolling Method

Select one of the following radio buttons:

– Press Center Button, then use TrackPoint

This option enables you to hold down the center click button on the keyboard and then use the TrackPoint to control the scrolling or the magnifying glass. When you are not holding down the center button, the TrackPoint operates normally; that is, it controls the mouse cursor.

– Use External Mouse

This option sets an externally attached mouse to scroll (or move the magnifying glass) horizontally or vertically. The TrackPoint functions simply as a cursor.

– Use TrackPoint

This option sets the TrackPoint to scroll horizontally or vertically without your holding down the center button. Use an externally attached mouse as a cursor.

You can still use the TrackPoint to control the mouse cursor by pressing the center button.

The Use External Mouse and the Use TrackPoint radio buttons are enabled only if a mouse is attached.

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Increasing Memory

Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a available as an option.

Different capacities of DIMM (up to 128 MB) are available. You can install a DIMM directly in one of the memory slots on the bottom of the computer. Your computer memory capacity can be expanded up to 288 MB (32-MB base memory and two 128-MB DIMM options).

dual inline memory module (DIMM)

Your computer supports the synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) card only. It does not support the extended data output dynamic random access memory (EDO DRAM) card. If you install a DIMM that is not supported by your computer, a 225 error code might appear when the system starts. The appropriate memory option can be purchased through your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.

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Increasing Memory

Installing the DIMM

To install the DIMM, do the following:

Power off the computer; then disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer.

Close the LCD, turn the computer over and then remove the battery pack. (

Loosen the screw on the memory slot cover; then

page 36.)

remove the cover.

* Handling a Screwdriver

* Use a screwdriver that fits * the screw. * Use the screwdriver * perpendicular to the head * of the screw.

* Handle the screwdriver * properly; otherwise, you might * damage the screw.

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Find the notch on the side of the DIMM.

With the notched end of the DIMM toward the right side

To avoid damaging the DIMM, do not touch its contact edge.

of the socket, insert the DIMM, at an angle of approximately 20°, into the socket; then press it firmly

1 .

Pivot the DIMM until it snaps into place 2 .

* If you want to install two DIMMs, remove the 32-MB DIMM * which have already been installed ( page 54.) and install

* the second one by repeating steps 4 through 6.

Notch

Side view

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Increasing Memory

Replace the memory slot cover over the memory slot, aligning the back side of the cover first; then tighten the screw.

Replace the battery pack. ( page 36.)

Turn the computer over again and power it on.

Confirm that the new memory size appears at the upper left corner of the screen.

For example, if you install a 32-MB DIMM into your computer with 64-MB base memory, you should see the following. (See the next page for how to calculate the total memory size.)

97728 KB OK

You have finished installing the DIMM. Reconnect all cables.

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1. For the following status, power off the computer and go to page 50 to reinstall the DIMM and do the memory test with Easy-Setup (see page 155).

If a 21 error code appears under the memory count.

48576 KB OK

2 1

If the total memory size is not the same as the value you calculated.

2. If the 225 error code appears, the memory you are installing is not supported by your computer.

3. If you changed the memory installed in the computer, you need to create a new hibernation file as follows:

a) Power off the computer. b) Remove the DIMM you added. c) Power on the computer and disable hibernation mode. d) Add the DIMM. e) Enable hibernation mode.

To disable and enable hibernation mode the

Online User's Guide

“Basic” in

How to Calculate Total Memory Size

Calculate your total memory size in kilobytes (KB) by adding the DIMM memory size to the base memory size (64960 KB).

For example, if you installed a 32-MB DIMM into your computer with 64-MB base memory, you should have about 96 MB.

Your computer might display memory size in kilobytes. For example, 96 MB=97728 KB.

Note: 576 KB is reserved by the system.

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Increasing Memory

Removing the DIMM

Power off the computer and disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer.

Close the LCD, turn the computer over, and then remove the battery pack.

Loosen the screw and remove the memory slot cover.

Press out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time.

Remove the DIMM.

Be sure to save the DIMM for future use.

Replace the memory slot cover; then tighten the screw.

Replace the battery pack.

Turn the computer over again; then connect the AC Adapter and all the cables you disconnected.

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Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the original, built-in hard disk drive with an optional one. You can purchase the option from your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.

Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. You should not replace it often.

Do not drop or apply any shock. Do not apply pressure to the cover. Do not touch the connector.

The drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data on the hard disk. Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup copy of all the information on the hard disk. Never remove the drive while the system is operating, in suspend mode, or in hibernation mode.

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

Handling a Hard Disk Drive

To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:

Power off the computer; then disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer, and turn the computer upside down.

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Remove the battery pack. ( page 36.)

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

Remove the coin screw by rotating it counterclockwise with a coin, as shown 1 ; then remove the hard disk drive cover 2 .

CAUTION

Do not use your fingernails to open the hard disk drive cover. You might injure your fingernails. To open the drive cover, use a coin.

Pull the strap of the hard disk drive to remove the drive.

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Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

Insert the new hard disk drive into the bay. Make sure you connect the drive firmly.

Do not use force when inserting the hard disk drive into the bay. The connector is sensitive, and it might get damaged.

If the hard disk drive that you will be installing has a spacer on it, remove the spacer using something like a small screwdriver.

Spacer

Replace the hard disk drive cover, and reinstall the screw.

You can replace the coin screw with a security screw to prevent the hard disk drive from being removed easily. For more

information

Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer 57

Replace the battery pack. ( page 36.)

Turn the computer right-side up, and power it on.

“Using the Security Screw” on page 110.

Attachin the Diskette Drive Externally

You can connect the diskette drive to the external diskette-drive connector and use it as an external diskette drive. To attach the diskette drive externally, do the following:

Power off the computer.

Insert the diskette drive in the external diskette drive enclosure and connect it firmly.

Connect the cable to the external diskette-drive connector.

External diskette-drive connector

Power on the computer.

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Attachin the Diskette Drive Externally

1. When a diskette drive is attached externally, another diskette drive cannot be installed in the UltraslimBay

2. The external diskette drive and a diskette drive in the docking station use a common port. You can use two diskette drives among three locations (external, docking station, and UltraslimBay) at the same time. For information on supported diskette drives combinations, see Table 1 on page 22.

Enabling Warm Attachment of an External Diskette Drive

When your computer is shipped, the diskette drive is recognized as a warm-swappable device for the UltraslimBay (For an explanation of

warm swapping externally, you can set its configuration to allow warm attachment externally to your computer.

To enable warm attachment, enter PS2 FDD External at the DOS prompt. After you reboot your computer, you can warm-attach the external diskette drive to your computer.

The diskette drive is no longer recognized as a warm-swappable

* device for the UltraslimBay, however. To restore the previous * configuration, enter PS2 FDD Internal at the DOS prompt. After you

reboot your computer, the diskette drive is recognized as a warm-swappable device for the UltraslimBay (and no longer as an external diskette drive).

page 90.) If you typically use the diskette drive

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Attachin the Diskette Drive Externally

Removing the Diskette Drive from the Enclosure

The diskette drive enclosure has a lock on the bottom. To remove the diskette drive from the enclosure, hold the lock in the unlocked position and remove the drive.

The enclosure is designed only for the diskette drive. Do not insert any other drive into it.

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Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard

This section explains how to attach an external mouse, external numeric keypad, and external keyboard to your computer.

Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad

You can attach an external mouse or numeric keypad to the external-input-device connector ( ) on the rear of the computer.

Mouse Numeric Keypad

If you want to attach the mouse, attach it directly to the external-input-device connector as shown:

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Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard

If you want to use both the external numeric keypad and mouse at the same time, first connect the keypad cable to the computer 1 ; then connect the mouse cable 2 to the connector at the rear of the

You can use both the IBM PS/2

keypad.

Miniature Mouse and the TrackPoint as an input device. To connect a mouse other than an IBM PS/2 Miniature Mouse

“Disabling the TrackPoint”

on page 65.

You can remove the keypad cover and use it as a stand for the keypad.

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Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse

Mouse External Keyboard

If you want to attach an external keyboard to your computer, do the one of the following:

Use the optional keyboard/mouse cable. Use an optional port replicator.

The external keyboard will not work if it is connected directly to the computer's external-input-device connector.

See the details about the options.

When the external keyboard is attached, the following keys are not available:

Instead, use the numeric keypad on the external keyboard.

Options by IBM Catalog

Numeric keypad on the computer keyboard External numeric keypad

supplied with your computer for

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Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard

To attach the external keyboard, power off the computer, attach the keyboard to the keyboard connector of the keyboard/mouse cable

1 , and then attach the keyboard/mouse cable to the computer 2 .

You can attach a mouse to the mouse connector of the keyboard/mouse cable.

Keyboard/mouse cable

Keyboard connector

Using the IBM ThinkPad Space Saver Keyboard

If you are using the IBM ThinkPad Space Saver Keyboard,

not

install the device driver supplied with the keyboard. The

device driver on the computer's utility diskette automatically enables or disables the TrackPoint when the power to the computer is turned on.

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Disabling the TrackPoint

The TrackPoint is designed to work simultaneously with another pointing device (such as a mouse) attached to the system. But some mouse types require the TrackPoint to be disabled before you can use them, such as:

A mouse that is not fully compatible with the PS/2 mouse

connected to the external-input-device connector

A mouse connected to the serial connector A mouse connected to the USB connector

To disable the TrackPoint:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

See “ThinkPad Configuration Program” on page 25.

Click on the TrackPoint ( ) button.

Click on Auto-Disable for the TrackPoint.

Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard

@ This setting automatically disables the TrackPoint if a mouse is @ connected to the external-input-device connector when the @ computer starts. If no external mouse is connected, however, @ the TrackPoint is enabled. Therefore, to reenable the @ TrackPoint if it has been disabled, restart the computer after @ disconnecting a mouse.

If you use a mouse connected to the serial connector or the USB connector, you need to select Disable, instead of Auto-Disable.

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Attaching an External Monitor

This section provides information about using the computer LCD and an external monitor (CRT).

The LCD of your computer uses thin-film transister ( The LCD displays output with XGA (1024x768 resolution) video mode and 16M colors.

If you are attaching an external monitor that supports a resolution higher than VGA mode, you can achieve a maximum of 1280x1024 video resolution.

To attach an external monitor, do the following:

Power off the computer.

Connect the external monitor to the external-monitor connector (

the monitor to an electrical outlet.

Power on the external monitor and the computer.

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

See “ThinkPad Configuration Program” on page 25.

) on the rear of the computer; then connect

TFT

) technology.

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Change the display output location by clicking on the

Both LCD and CRT Display ( Display Only (

left

of the screen; with Windows NT, a little to the

the top center

Do not change the display output location when your

computer id doing any of the following:

– Playing or recording audio – Playing a movie – Playing a game – Running any other multimedia application

Stop these applications before changing the display output location.

If you are attaching an external monitor that supports only VGA mode (640x480 resolution), do and CRT Display. Doing so would cause the external monitor screen to be scrambled and the output not to be displayed; in addition, the screen might become damaged. Use CRT Display Only instead.

) button (with Windows 98, at the

of the screen).

) button or the CRT

right of

not

click on Both LCD

top

You can also change the display output location by pressing

Fn+F7.

Set your monitor type and display device driver as follows.

For information on the supported color depths and resolutions

“Resolutions, Color Depths, and Frame Rates” on page 68.

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Attaching an External Monitor

Click on Start.

Move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel; and then click on Control Panel.

Double-click on Display.

Select the Settings tab.

Click on the Advanced... button.

Click on the Monitor tab.

Click on the Change... button. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” window appears. Follow the

instructions on the screen to select your monitor type from the monitor list, and click on a new resolution, color depth and refresh rate.

Restart the computer to make the changes effective.

Do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in suspend mode or hibernation mode. If no external monitor is attached when the computer resumes, the LCD remains blank and output is not displayed. This restriction does not depend on the resolution value.

Resolutions, Color Depths, and Frame Rates:

following tables show the resolutions, color depths, and frame rates available with your computer or external monitor. Use these tables to set the display output (LCD Only, CRT Display Only, or Both LCD and CRT Display).

When installing an operating system, you must install the display driver supplied with the computer to use XGA mode.

The

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Displaying output on the LCD or on both the LCD and the

external monitor (LCD Only or Both LCD and CRT Display)

Resolution Supported Color Depth

640x480 (VGA) 16, 256, 64K, and 16M 800x600 (SVGA) 256, 64K, and 16M 1024x768 (XGA) 256, 64K, and 16M 1280x1024 (SXGA) 256 (Virtual Screen)

You can use the high-resolution screen image produced by your computer. You can see other parts by moving the screen with the TrackPoint or other pointing device.

virtual screen

function to display a part of the

Displaying output only on the external monitor (CRT Display

Only)

Resolution

640x480 (VGA)

800x600 (SVGA)

1024x768 (XGA) 1280x1024

(SXGA)

If you are using an old external monitor, the resolution and refresh rate might be limited.

Supported Color Depth

256, 64K, and 16M

256 60 Hz

Refresh Rate

60 Hz, 75 Hz, or 85 Hz

60 Hz, 75 Hz, or 85 Hz 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 75 Hz, or 85

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Attaching an External Monitor

Attaching a Television to Your Computer

This section is applicable only if your computer has video-out connector. For considerations on using a television

You can attach a television (NTSC or PAL) to your computer and display the computer output on it. To display the computer output on television, do the following:

Power off the computer and television.

Connect the video connector cable to the video-out connector (

); then connect other required cable to the

page 75.

television.

Audio-in left Audio-in right

Headphone jack

Audio cable

Video-out connector

RCA video cable*

*available in an electronics' store

**included in the system

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Video connector cable

Video in

Attaching an External Monitor

Connect the audio cable to the headphone jack on the computer; then connect the cable to the audio-input connectors of your video equipment.

If your video equipment has only one audio-input connector, use the left-audio connector of the audio cable.

> > following:

> a) Click on Start. > b) Move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel; then click

> on Control Panel. > c) Double-click on Display. > d) Select the Settings tab. > e) Click on the Advanced... button. > f) Select the NeoMagic tab. > g) Put a check mark in the TV check box. > h) Select either a 640x480 or a 800x600 TV resolution by

> clicking on the slider. > i) Click on the Advanced Settings button. > j) Select the TV Options tab. $ k) Select either NTSC or PAL from the “TV Output Standards”

> field. > l) Select either S-Video or Composite from the “Output

> Selection” field.

Enable the video-out connector (TV out) by doing the

> m) Click on OK to close the window. > n) Click on OK to apply the changes. > o) Click on OK.

> For the Windows NT user: Skip step 4d, 4e, and 4o.

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Attaching an External Monitor

Using a Dual Display Function

Windows 98 supports a function named and your computer supports a function named Windows 98 environment. This function allows the Windows 98 desktop to display output on the LCD-CRT display pair or (if your computer has a video-out connector) LCD-TV display pair. You can display different desktop images on each monitor.

Multiple Display Support

dual display

in the

For information on connecting a television to your computer page 70.

To enable the dual display, do as follows:

$ $ television.

$ $ click on OK.

Attach the computer to an external monitor (CRT) or a

Click on Start.

Move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel; then click on Control Panel.

Double-click on Display.

Select the Settings tab.

Click on the Advanced... button.

Select the NeoMagic tab.

Put a check mark in the Set Dual Display check box; the

The “System settings change” window appears to prompt you to restart the application.

Click on Yes to restart the computer.

Open the “Display Properties” window again by double-clicking on Display in the Control Panel.

Select the Settings tab.

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$ The image of two monitors assigned with numbers appears.

Click on the Monitor-2 icon (for the secondary display, either the CRT or the TV).

Click on Yes to enable monitor 2.

Click on the Monitor-1 icon (for the primary display, the LCD).

$ $ display.

$ $ secondary display.

Select the color depth and the resolution of the primary

Click on the Monitor-2 icon (for the secondary display, the CRT or TV).

Select the color depth and the resolution of the

Set the relative position of the each monitor by dragging its icon.

You can set the monitors in any relative position, but the icons must touch each other.

Click on OK to apply the changes.

Disabling the Dual Display

Click on Start.

Move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel; then click on Control Panel.

Double-click on Display.

Select the Settings tab.

Click on the Monitor-2 icon (for the secondary display, the CRT or TV).

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Attaching an External Monitor

Remove the check mark from the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box.

The secondary display (monitor 2) is disabled, but you can reenable it by following the procedure from step 12 on page 73.

$ To disable the dual display function entirely (for better $ performance and removing some limitaions), continue the

procedure as follows:

Click on the Advanced... button.

Select the NeoMagic tab.

Remove the check mark from the Set Dual Display check box by clicking on it.

Click on OK.

The “System settings change” window appears to prompt you to restart the application.

Click on Yes to restart the computer.

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Considerations

Attaching an External Monitor

The primary display is always the LCD of your computer and the

secondary display is either a CRT or a television.

You can select up to 64K colors for your secondary display,

either the CRT or the television.

You can select a resolution up to 1024x768 for your secondary

display.

You cannot set the dual display if you specify the primary display (the LCD) to a 1024x768 resolution and 16M colors for color depth.

The followings are the settings that you are

Primary (LCD)

1280x1024,256 1024x768,64K

1024x768,64K1024x768,64K

800x600,16M

1024x768,64K

not

supported:

Secondary (CRT or TV)

The following table shows the display mode when you use the television:

Resolution Color

Depth

640x480 256, 64K The whole image is shown on the screen. 800x600 256, 64K The whole image is shown on the screen. 1024x768 256, 64K The image is shown as a virtual screen.

1280x1024 256 The image is shown as a virtual screen.

$ You cannot use 16M colors on the television. You cannot $ display the output only with the television.

You can use the television only with the LCD, not with an external monitor (CRT).

Display Mode for Television

(On the LCD the whole image is shown on the screen.)

You need to enable the television settings every time you start

$ your computer to use this function with the TV as the secondary $ display or the simultaneous display.

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Attaching an External Monitor

$ Note the following when the TV is the secondary display or the $ simultaneous display: Because of the television accept ratio

(screen shape), the edge of the image will be cut off even when you set the smallest resolution.

If you set the CRT as your secondary display and you want to show DOS full screen, both primary (LCD) and secondary (CRT) become DOS full screen modes.

$ The screen will be blank when you use DOS full screen (VGA $ mode) on television.

$ If you play the video clip (AVI or MPEG file), the image is in $ overlay mode on the LCD and TV when you use them $ simultaneously, but only on the LCD when you use the dual $ display function.

$ If you play the video clip (AVI or MPEG file) and move the cursor $ on the window, the cursor disappears under the image.

An application using the DirectDraw or the Direct3D is shown

$ only on the primary display (LCD) when it is played with full $ screen mode.

You cannot use the Fn+F7 (display switching) function when you

$ are in the dual display mode or displaying the image on the $ television simultaneously with the LCD.

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Installing a PC Card

This section describes how to install a PC Card.

Your computer has two PC Card slots (upper slot and lower slot) and supports the following types of cards:

Do not insert a PC Card while the computer is in suspend mode or hibernation mode. Otherwise, the system might hang.

PC Card (Type I, Type II, and Type III)

CardBus Card

Zoomed Video (ZV)

Find the notched edge 1 of the PC Card as shown.

Insert the PC Card into the appropriate slot according to your PC Card type.

If you are using a Type I or Type II PC Card, insert it into either the upper slot or the lower slot.

If you are using a Type III PC Card, insert the card into the lower slot.

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Installing a PC Card

Upper slot

Lower slot

Press the PC Card firmly into the connector.

For Windows 98:

If you have not installed the PC Card driver, Windows 98 starts to install it.

For Windows NT:

Your computer has PC Card support software called CardWizard. You can use the PC Card as soon as you insert the card into the computer. The “SystemSoft CardWizard” window appears and informs you about the new card.

You have completed setting up the PC Card, and you can now use it. For information on how to use the PC Card software

in the

Online User's Guide

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“Basic”

Removing the PC Card

Do not remove a PC Card while the computer is in suspend mode or hibernation mode. Otherwise, the system might hang when resuming.

Installing a PC Card

Before removing storage PC Cards, such as the hard disk PC Card, Flash memory PC Card, or SRAM PC Card, from the PC Card slot,

you must stop

might be corrupted or lost.

Stop the card.

To stop the PC Card “Basic” in the

Press the PC Card eject button to pop out the button.

the PC Card. Otherwise, data on the PC Card

Online User's Guide

The Stop option appears in gray when you are in CardSoft mode or when the card is already stopped.

Then press it again until the PC Card pops out.

Remove the PC Card and store it safely for future use.

For more information for using a PC Card

User's Guide

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“Basic” in the

Online

Using a Docking Station

You can extend the capabilities of your computer by attaching it first to the SelectaBase 600 port replicator and a docking station.

Then you can attach (dock) the computer–port replicator –combination to one of the following docking stations:

The port replicator, available as an option, is a convenient way to attach several input devices and an external monitor. Of course, you can also attach these devices directly to your computer.

SelectaBase 600

(Port Replicator)

SelectaDock I SelectaDock II SelectaDock III

PC Card Enabler PC Card Enabler with Advanced EtherJet Feature

You can dock your computer to a docking station under the following conditions:

With your computer powered off (

With your computer in suspend mode (

With your computer operating (

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cold docking

warm docking

hot docking

)

Using a Docking Station

Depending on the hardware configuration or the operating system, warm docking or hot docking might not be supported. Refer to the user's guide shipped with these docking stations or a port replicator for instructions on how to dock your computer to a docking station.

You might not be able to read the status indicator or access the UltraslimBay easily on the SelectaDock I docking station after you dock it with the SelectaBase 600 port replicator.

In the Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.1, or DOS environment, you need to install the PC Card support software If you have already installed the PC Card support software, uninstall it and then reinstall it after you dock your computer to the docking station.

after

docking your computer to the docking station.

Docking with Your Computer Powered Off (Cold Docking)

You should dock with both your computer and your docking station powered off if:

It is the first time you are docking your computer to the docking

station.

Or:

You have changed the device configuration of your docking

station, such as when you have installed or removed a device.

Cold docking resets the docking station's device status recorded on your computer. Thereafter, you can dock your computer with the docking station at any time.

To dock the computer for the first time, do the following:

Install new devices in the docking station.

@ @ If you use a SelectaDock I or SelectaDock II docking station,

@ connect the AC Adapter to both a docking station and a @ SelectaBase 600 port replicator.

@ If you use a SelectaDock III docking station, connect the AC @ Adapter to a docking station.

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Connect the AC Adapter.

Using a Docking Station

@ If you use a PC Card Enabler or PC Card Enabler with @ Advanced EtherJet Feature, connect the AC Adapter to the @ SelectaBase 600 port replicator.

Dock your computer to the docking station.

See the user's guide shipped with the docking station for how

* to dock your computer to it. If you use the SelectaDock I, * SelectaDock II, or SelectaDock III docking station, the docked

* status appears on the docking station status indicator, * showing that the computer is properly docked.

Power on the computer.

Windows 98 or Windows 95 begins to check the status of the docking station and restarts a couple of times. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

During this operation, Windows 98 or Windows 95 creates a configuration profile for the docking station with the name

Dock

can be any number from 1 to 3.

The message “Version Conflict” might appear on the screen.

Answer Yes to the prompt “Do you want to keep this file?”

In Windows 98 or Windows 95, select My Computer, Control Panel, System, and then the Hardware Profile

tab.

Make sure the new profile, Dock X, is created. Also, select the Device Manager tab and make sure that the new devices are displayed in the device list.

If Dock X is not created, repeat from step 1. If the symbol “!” or “x” appears next to the device symbol, a

resource conflict might have occurred. Resolve the problem by referring to "Resolving System Resource Conflicts" in the

Online User's Guide

After the new hardware profile Dock X is created, you can dock or undock your computer to the docking station while power is on.

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Using a Docking Station

Undocking When Your Computer Is Powered On or in Suspend Mode (Hot or Warm Undocking)

If your computer does not enter suspend mode while it is docked in the docking station, do the following:

1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

2. Click on the Power Management (

) button.

3. Click on the Suspend/Resume Options tab.

4. Put a check mark in the Suspend/hibernate while docked check box by clicking on it.

Your computer can now enter suspend mode while docked.

To undock your computer from the docking station when the computer is operating ( suspend mode (

Select Start in Windows 98 or Windows 95, and then

warm undocking

hot undocking

), do the following:

) or when the computer is in

Eject PC. The LCD screen on your computer powers off and on.

Preloaded Applications

ThinkPad Information

ThinkPad Tools

Programs

Documents

Settings

Find

Help

RUN...

Suspend

Eject PC

Shut Down...

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Using a Docking Station

Presetting a Device to Avoid a Resource Conflict

Or:

Turn the security key of the docking station to the eject position and release the key.

An eject request is made to the operating system. It might take some time for this eject operation to end.

To see if the eject operation is complete, click on Start again and see if the Eject PC icon still appears. If the icon still appears, wait until it disappears.

When you hear a beep, turn the security key to the rear again. Now you can eject your computer from the docking station.

If the operating system rejects the eject request, a message appears on the screen. If this happens, try

The Windows 98 or Windows 95 plug-and-play function enables you to use devices that you install in the docking station immediately after you power on your system. If you cannot use them, a system resource conflict might have occurred. Do the following to resolve the conflict:

cold undocking

For a PCI adapter or an internal SCSI device:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program and click on the Docking Station (

Assign at least one IRQ value. The default setting is IRQ

) button.

For an ISA adapter card:

Open Windows 98 or Windows 95 Device Manager and check the resources available for the new card.

* * port replicator.

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Disconnect the AC Adapter from the SelectaBase 600

Using a Docking Station

Set the jumper or the DIP switches on the adapter card.

For an IDE device such as a hard disk drive or a CD-ROM drive:

* Before you do the following steps, read “Enabling the IDE Drive * on the Docking Station”

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program and click on the Docking Station (

> > Docking Station list box (if you haven't already), and > restart the computer.

Click on the IDE Device tab.

Select Enable in the UltraslimBay IDE device in the

Click on Device Manager and check whether there is a

) button.

resource conflict between the new IDE device and the other devices in the computer. If there is a resource conflict, see the

Online User's Guide

Enabling the IDE Drive on the Docking Station

If you have installed an IDE device (such as a hard disk drive or a CD-ROM drive) in the docking station, you must change the setting on your computer to enable the device. By default, your computer uses the primary IDE channel for the primary hard disk drive (Primary-Master) and the secondary IDE channel for a device in the UltraslimBay (Secondary-Master). You cannot use the IDE device in the docking station in this default 2-channel default IDE mode.

To enable an IDE device in the docking station, you must change the default setting to either of the following:

3-channel IDE mode. In this mode, you can still use the hot

* and warm swap functions for a device in the UltraslimBay. An

additional IRQ for the third IDE channel is required.

2-channel IDE mode. In this mode, you do not have to assign

an extra IRQ. However, you cannot use hot and warm swap

* functions for a device in the UltraslimBay.

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Using a Docking Station

If you change the IDE channel configuration, the drive letter assignment might be changed.

Setting to 3-Channel IDE Mode

Open the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click on the Docking Station ( ) button.

* The “Docking station” window appears.

* * The “System Properties” window appears.

* * 15 (IRQ 9 is recommended) by checking the current * setting under the View Resources tab. If there is no * available IRQ value, remove a device that is not currently * being used by clicking on the device and the Remove * button under the Device Manager tab.

* * IRQ Holder for PCI Steering tab.

* * you determined in step 5.

> > docking station list box.

Click on the Device Manager... button.

Click on Computer; then click on the Properties button.

Determine an available IRQ value other than IRQ 11 or

Click on OK to close the “System Properties” window.

Return to the “Docking station” window; then click on the

Change the IRQ value in 1st IRQ to the available value

Click on the IDE Device tab.

Select Enable in the UltraslimBay IDE device in the

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Select Third in the IDE Channel list box.

Click on OK to close the “Docking station” window.

IBM 600e User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Functional Highlights

About This Book

Safety Information

Laser Compliance Statement

Identifying the Hardware Features

System-Status Indicators

Functions of Your Computer

Keyboard Functions

TrackPoint

Fn Key

Numeric Keypad

UltraslimBay

ThinkPad Utility Programs

Easy-Setup

ThinkPad Configuration Program

Online User's Guide

Backing Up Your System

Recovering Lost or Damaged Software

Using the ThinkPad Customization CD

Using the Recovery CD

Using the Diskette Factory

ConfigSafe

ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board

Replacing the Battery Pack

Getting Service

Help at the ThinkPad Web Site

Help by Telephone

Recording Sheet

Customizing the TrackPoint

Increasing Memory

Installing the DIMM

Removing the DIMM

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

Enabling Warm Attachment of an External Diskette Drive

Removing the Diskette Drive from the Enclosure

Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard

Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad

Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse

Disabling the TrackPoint

Attaching an External Monitor

Attaching a Television to Your Computer

Using a Dual Display Function

Disabling the Dual Display

Considerations

Installing a PC Card

Removing the PC Card

Using a Docking Station

Docking with Your Computer Powered Off (Cold Docking)

Undocking When Your Computer Is Powered On or in Suspend Mode (Hot or Warm Undocking)

Presetting a Device to Avoid a Resource Conflict

Enabling the IDE Drive on the Docking Station

Setting to 3-Channel IDE Mode