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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 175.

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)

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Thank You for Selecting

an IBM ThinkPad 770X Computer

We have developed this ThinkPad computer to meet

both your technical requirements and your high

expectations.

Functional Highlights

Compact design with core technology

High-speed processor

Large-capacity hard disk drive

Large color LCD

This powerful notebook computer includes a number of advanced technologies and user-friendly functions to make your computing experience more productive and pleasurable. Several of these functions are highlighted below. For additional details and functions, refer to the respective chapters in this book.

The Intel Pentium II 300-MHz processor with AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) support enables high-speed data processing and advanced performance.

The 8.1-GB customer-upgradable hard disk drive can respond to a wide variety of your business demands.

The 13.7- or 14.1-inch TFT (thin-film transistor) display with high resolution (1024x768 or 1280x1024) provides clear and brilliant text and graphics.

Lithium-ion battery pack

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

DVD-ROM drive

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

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.

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The model equipped with a digital signal processor (DSP); features a high-quality MIDI wave table synthesizer with 128 instruments and up to 32 voices.

To use the audio function

ThinkPad modem

The ThinkPad modem enables you to send or receive data, faxes, and voice over the telephone line. This modem uses a DSP, 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.

To install a PC Card

“Basic” in the

“TrackPoint” on page 10.

“Installing a PC Card” on page 78.

Online User's Guide

“Basic” in the

Online

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Functions of Your Computer .................... 10

Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ThinkPad Utility Programs .................... 17

Online User's Guide ........................ 30

UltraBay II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Backing Up Your System ...................... 32

Using the ThinkPad Customization CD ............. 32

Using the Recovery CD ..................... 33

Using the Diskette Factory .................... 36

Using ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board ........ 37

Replacing the Battery Pack ..................... 38

Replacing the Backup Battery .................. 40

Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Help at the ThinkPad Web Site ................. 42

Help by Telephone ........................ 43

Recording Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer ... 47

Customizing the TrackPoint ..................... 49

Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Installing the DIMM ........................ 55

Removing the DIMM ....................... 58

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive ................... 60

Attaching the External Diskette Drive ............... 63

Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard ...... 65

Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad ...... 65

Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse .......... 67

Disabling the TrackPoint ..................... 69

Attaching an External Monitor ................... 70

Using the Dual Display Function ................ 74

Installing a PC Card ......................... 78

Removing the PC Card ...................... 80

Using a Docking Station ....................... 81

Replacing an UltraBay II Device .................. 90

Hot and Warm Swap Functions ................. 90

Removing and Replacing Devices ............... 93

Device Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer ............. 99

Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Entering a Password ....................... 101

Setting a Password ........................ 102

Changing or Removing a Password .............. 104

Using the Personalization Editor .................. 111

Entering Your Personal Data .................. 111

Deleting the Personalization Window .............. 114

Using Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Using the Security Screw ...................... 116

Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems ............ 117

Hints and Tips ............................ 119

Using the Hard Disk Drive .................... 127

Using a Docking Station ..................... 127

Using the USB Connector .................... 128

Using the DVD-ROM Drive .................... 128

Using a PC Card ......................... 128

Using a Second CardBus Card ................. 129

Using a Microphone ........................ 129

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Error Codes or Messages .................... 134

No Error Codes or Messages .................. 140

Input Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Suspend or Hibernation Problems ............... 142

LCD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Indicator Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Battery Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

A Hard-Disk-Drive Problem ................... 147

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CD-ROM Drive Problems .................... 147

DVD-ROM Drive Problems .................... 148

Infrared Communication Problems ............... 149

An Enhanced Video or MPEG Problem ............ 151

Audio or Telephony Problems .................. 151

A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problem ............. 152

PC Card or Built-in Modem Problems ............. 152

Other PC Card Problems ..................... 153

Docking Station or Port Replicator Problems ......... 155

A Printer Problem ......................... 157

External Monitor Problems .................... 157

A Television Problem ....................... 160

Other Option Problems ...................... 160

Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Testing Your Computer ....................... 164

Appendix A. Features and Specifications ........... 167

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

IBM Power Cords ........................... 171

Appendix B. Product Warranty and Notices ......... 173

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions ............. 175

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Electronic Emission Notices ................... 177

Telecommunication Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Industry Canada Requirements ................. 180

Patent Protection Notice ..................... 182

Notice for Australia ........................ 182

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Contents ix

About This Book

This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM ThinkPad 770X computer. Be sure to read the

Guide

and Chapter 1 of this book before using the computer.

ThinkPad Setup

Chapter 1. “Getting Familiar with Your Computer,”

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.

Chapter 3. “Protecting Your Computer,”

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

Chapter 4. “Solving Computer Problems,”

do when you have a computer problem. The chapter includes a troubleshooting guide.

Appendix A. “Features and Specifications,”

features and specifications associated with your computer, including information on power cords.

Appendix B. “Product Warranties and Notices,”

warranty statements for your computer and notices for this book.

The book concludes with an

index

provides information

describes what to

describes the

acquaints

contains the

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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 12J0453 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.

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Laser Compliance Statement

The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive in the IBM ThinkPad 770X 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.

To power off the computer, hold the power switch for just a second and release it. Wait at least 5 seconds before powering on again (or resuming normal operation from suspend or hibernation mode).

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

System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Functions of Your Computer .................... 10

Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Fn Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

ThinkPad Utility Programs .................... 17

Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

ThinkPad Configuration Program .............. 26

Online User's Guide ........................ 30

UltraBay II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Backing Up Your System ...................... 32

Using the ThinkPad Customization CD ............. 32

Using the Recovery CD ..................... 33

Using the Diskette Factory .................... 36

Using ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board ........ 37

Replacing the Battery Pack ..................... 38

Replacing the Backup Battery .................. 40

Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Help at the ThinkPad Web Site ................. 42

Help by Telephone ........................ 43

Recording Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Identifying the Hardware Features

Front View

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Identifying the Hardware Features

1 The liquid crystal display (LCD) displays text

and graphics.

2 The numeric keypad is used for typing numbers

in NumLk mode.

3 The internal modem port (also called the

telephone jack), provided on some models, is

used for connecting your computer to a telephone line.

4 The legs can be extended to angle the keyboard

for more comfortable typing.

5 The PC Card slots accept a PC Card, CardBus

Card, or Zoomed Video (ZV) Card. The eject

buttons 6 eject the PC Cards from the slots.

7 The UltraBay II is used for inserting various

devices such as a CD-ROM drive, diskette drive, DVD-ROM drive, a secondary hard disk drive, and a secondary battery pack.

8 The eject button ejects the tray from the

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

9 The drive-in-use indicator goes on when data is

being read from a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Do not enter suspend mode or eject a disc when this indicator is on.

1 The emergency eject hole is used to eject the

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray when it does not open with the eject button 8 . Insert a pin to eject the tray.

11 The diskette eject button ejects a diskette from

the diskette drive.

12 The diskette drive-in-use indicator goes on

when data is being written to or is being read from a diskette. Do not enter suspend mode or eject a diskette when this indicator is on.

13 The left and right cover release latches open the

LCD when they are slid outward.

14 The left and right internal speakers generate

stereo sound.

15 The left and right release latches release the left

and right bay eject levers 16 , which release any device in the battery bay or the UltraBay II, respectively. The right release latch contains a bay LED that indicates when you can safely remove a device from the UltraBay II.

17 The left click, right click, and center click

buttons are used to select items on the screen,

double-click and bring up context menus. They work like mouse click buttons. The center click button (below the other buttons) is used to activate the enhanced TrackPoint functions.

18 The Fn key is used with the function keys

(F1–F12) to activate various functions.

19 The TrackPoint is a built-in pointing device that

functions like a mouse. It also has enhanced features that a mouse does not have.

2 The function keys are used for activating special

ThinkPad functions (shown with blue-gray icons).

21 The built-in microphone is used for sound

recording and telephony.

22 The indicator panel shows the current status of

the computer and battery power with indicators and numeric information.

23 The brightness control lever adjusts the

brightness of the screen.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 3

Identifying the Hardware Features

Rear View

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Identifying the Hardware Features

1 The battery pack is a built-in power source for the

computer. It allows you to operate the computer when ac power is not available.

2 The volume control adjusts the sound level of the

built-in speakers.

3 The microphone/line-in jack is where you

connect a stereo microphone or external audio

$ device. (1/8-inch stereo mini jack)

4 The headphone jack is where you connect a

$ stereo headphone or external speakers. (1/8-inch $ stereo mini jack)

5 The power switch turns the computer on and off. 6 The reset switch resets the system in an

emergency.

7 The security keyhole is used with a security lock.

(See “Using Locks” on page 115.)

8 The ac power jack is where you connect the AC

Adapter cable.

9 The external-input-device connector allows you

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

1 The serial connector (9-pin) is where you

connect a serial-device cable.

11 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.

12 The fan louvers are for circulating air within the

computer.

Do not place any object in front of

these louvers.

13 The system-expansion connector (240-pin)

allows you to connect the IBM ThinkPad SelectaBase 770 port replicator.

14 The rear infrared port allows your computer to

communicate with other devices that have infrared data-transfer capabilities.

15 The external-monitor connector (15-pin) is

where you attach an external monitor (CRT).

16 The parallel connector (25-pin) is where you

usually connect a parallel-printer signal cable.

17 The external-diskette-drive connector is where

you attach an external-diskette-drive.

18 The power-on indicator indicates that the

computer power is on, regardless of whether the computer is in suspend mode.

19 The suspend indicator indicates that the

computer is in suspend mode.

Green: The computer is in suspend mode. Blinking green: The computer is in the

process of changing modes.

2 The charge indicator shows the charge status of

your battery.

Green: Enough battery power is left for

operation.

Orange: The battery pack is being charged. Blinking orange: The battery pack needs to

be charged.

You will hear three beeps the moment this indicator starts blinking if you had set the alarm in the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 5

Identifying the Hardware Features

Bottom View

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Identifying the Hardware Features

1 The coin screw can be changed to a security

screw shipped with your computer to prevent others from gaining access to the hard disk in the hard disk bay.

2 The hard disk bay houses the replaceable hard

disk drive.

3 The adapter bay is a slot for installing the

and Enhanced Video Adapter

of your computer.

4 The serial number label identifies your computer.

You might be asked for this if you get support from the help center.

5 The front infrared port allows your computer to

communicate with other devices that have infrared data-transfer capabilities.

, an optional feature

DVD

6 The security screws are hex-head screws that

can be installed to prevent others from releasing the left and right release latches and easily gaining access to the battery bay and the UltraBay II.

7 The bottom compartment houses the DIMM

memory slots and the backup battery slot. You can insert up to two DIMM memory cards into the memory slots to upgrade your system memory. The backup battery in the battery slot is used for retaining computer information in computer memory and also for running the time-of-day clock.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 7

System-Status Indicators

Various indicators appear on the indicator panel. These indicators show the current status of your computer. You can use your computer more efficiently once you know what these indicators mean.

1 The speaker indicator appears when the speaker beeps. It turns off

2 The remaining battery indicator shows the remaining battery power

when a key is pressed.

in either percent ( (

hh:mm

When a secondary battery is used, the indicator shows the average percentage of the main battery and the secondary battery combined.

), days (d), hours (h), or hours and minutes

3 The battery status indicator shows the status of the main battery

pack 1 (in the battery bay) and the secondary battery pack 2 (in the UltraBay II) in five levels, from empty

The indicator on the right shows the battery charge status; charging (

) and discharging ( ). A blank indicates no battery activity.

4 The diskette drive in-use indicator appears when data is being read

from or is being written to a diskette.

Do not enter suspend mode or eject the diskette when this indicator is on.

5 The hard disk in-use indicator appears when data is being read

from or is being written to the hard disk.

Do not enter suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.

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System-Status Indicators

6 The numeric lock indicator indicates that the numeric keypad

function is enabled. Press and hold the Shift key while pressing the NumLk key to enable or disable this function.

7 The caps lock indicator indicates that the caps lock mode is

enabled. This mode enables you to enter the alphabetic characters (

A–Z

) in capital letters without using the Shift key. The Caps Lock

key enables and disables this mode.

8 The scroll lock indicator indicates that the scroll lock function is

enabled. This function enables you to use the Arrow keys to scroll the screen. However, you will not be able to move the cursor with these keys when this function is enabled. The ScrLk key enables and disables this function. Not all application programs support this function.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 9

Functions of Your Computer

This section describes the following features: Keyboard functions

ThinkPad utility programs The

Online User's Guide

UltraBay II

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 49.

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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 52.

not

move. The speed at which the cursor moves

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 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.

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Functions of Your Computer

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 49.

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).

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

If you press Fn 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 13

twice

after enabling the lock, pressing a function

once

, press one

Functions of Your Computer

Feature and icon

Fuel-Gauge display on or off

Processor speed switching

Key Combination Meaning

+ (Only for OS/2 or Windows users)

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

Power Mode Functions

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

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.

The processor speed changes as follows:

High Performance Automatic

Customized

Standby mode

Suspend mode

Hibernation mode

Switching between the LCD and the external monitor

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

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

CRT LCD + Display

CRT Display

LCD

“Basic” in the

Online User's Guide

Online User's

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Functions of Your Computer

Feature and icon

Screen expansion

Key Combination Meaning

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.

If your computer is equipped with a 13.7-inch SXGA display used in standard VGA mode, such as MS-DOS full screen mode or the safe mode screen of Windows 98 or Windows 95, computer output is displayed in expansion mode. In this case, you cannot switch the LCD screen image size.

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 15

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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ThinkPad Utility Programs

Your computer has the following utility programs for easy configuration:

Easy-Setup

ThinkPad Configuration program

This section summarizes these utility programs.

Easy-Setup

Your computer provides a user-friendly program called 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:

Functions of Your Computer

Easy-Setup

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 SystemBoard

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 100.

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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Functions of Your Computer

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.

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 UltraBay II. If you don't have a diskette drive in the UltraBay II 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 UltraBay II

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 UltraBay II without any restriction, because the port is independent.

Diskette Drive in

the Docking

Station

External

Diskette Drive

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Functions of Your Computer

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 UltraBay II

3. A hard disk drive in the UltraBay II 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 UltraBay II 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 UltraBay II. If you don't have a CD-ROM drive in the UltraBay II but you have one in the docking station, that CD-ROM drive becomes CDROM. If you have CD-ROM drives in both the UltraBay II and the docking station, the CD-ROM drive in the UltraBay II becomes CDROM.

remote program loading (RPL) system

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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 164.

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

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Functions of Your Computer

ThinkPad Configuration Program

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

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.

WIN

For Windows 98:

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

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:

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:

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.

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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 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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Functions of Your Computer

Online User's Guide

Your computer features an

Online User's Guide

, so that you will always have key information at your fingertips even if you are traveling. It contains the following information:

Basic:

– 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

Advanced:

– Resolving system resource conflicts

– Installing software

– Using system management – Using PS2 commands

Information:

– Getting service – Handling tips – Glossary

To start the

Online User's Guide

, click on Start, move the cursor to

Programs and ThinkPad 770; then click on ThinkPad 770 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.

Online User's Guide

from the ThinkPad

from the IBM

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UltraBay II

Functions of Your Computer

Your ThinkPad 770X computer has an UltraBay II.

UltraBay II

You can install one of the following devices in the UltraBay II: CD-ROM drive

Diskette drive DVD-ROM drive

Secondary hard disk drive (requires a secondary HDD adapter) Secondary battery pack (requires a battery adapter)

For how to replace the UltraBay II device UltraBay II Device” on page 90.

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“Replacing an

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

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 drive 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.

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

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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.

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.

Backing Up Your System

Online User's Guide

on your hard

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.

If you have a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive installed in your computer's UltraBay II and you don't have an external diskette drive attached, go to “Case 1” on page 34.

If you have a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive installed in your computer's UltraBay II and you do have an external diskette drive attached, go to “Case 2” on page 35.

If you have a diskette drive installed in your computer's UltraBay II, replace it with the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive (see “Replacing an UltraBay II Device” on page 90). Then go to “Case 1” on page 34.

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Case 1:

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

1 2

4 5

6 7

Your computer supports startable CDs when the startable

Power off the computer. Insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive 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.

Note the current setting of the startup sequence so that you can set it again after you finish the recovery (in step 18).

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.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

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

Power off the computer.

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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.

Specify the startup sequence that you noted in step 5, and 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.

The recovery program on the boot diskette includes drivers to support many devices such as the external CD-ROM drive, docking station, and 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 from the diskette drive.

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Using the Diskette Factory

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 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT environment.

For the device drivers for Windows 3.1, OS/2, and DOS

http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad

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 770; 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.

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 details on how to install software, including a new operating system and device drivers

Online User's Guide

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“Advanced” in the

Backing Up Your System

Using ConfigSafe

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

Using the 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:

http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad

You can also use the IBM bulletin board service.

of your system

For more information about electronic service and support

Online User's Guide

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 37

Replacing the Battery Pack

To replace the battery pack, do as follows:

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

Slide the left release latch to the left 1 and gently lift up the bay eject lever 2 and pull out the battery pack 3 .

You can use only one eject lever at a time. When opening an eject lever, make sure that the other eject lever is closed.

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Replacing the Battery Pack

Insert the new battery pack until it snaps into place.

Make sure you align the slanted edge of the battery pack with the slant on the battery bay.

Push in the bay eject lever until it is flush.

You have finished replacing the battery pack.

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

To switch from the main battery to the secondary battery

“Installing the Secondary Battery Pack” on page 95.

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Replacing the Battery Pack

Replacing the Backup Battery

This section explains how to replace the backup 3-volts lithium battery (CR2025) in the bottom compartment.

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

Turn the computer over.

Open the bottom compartment with a screwdriver 1 and remove the bottom cover 2 .

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Replacing the Battery Pack

Find the old backup battery in the bottom compartment and remove it from the battery holder by pushing it in

3 ; then the one side of the battery pops up 4 .

Remove the battery after it pops up from the battery holder. Forcing the battery out will damage the holder.

$ $ plus mark (+) is shown.

Install a new backup battery facing up the side on which

Replace the bottom cover, and turn the computer over again.

Connect the AC Adapter to the computer.

You have finished replacing the backup battery.

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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 44.

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 45.

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 43

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 770X

Machine Type 9549-

Serial Number

To determine your computer's serial number

page 6.

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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 ..................... 49

Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Installing the DIMM ........................ 55

Removing the DIMM ....................... 58

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive ................... 60

Attaching the External Diskette Drive ............... 63

Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard ...... 65

Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad ...... 65

Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse .......... 67

Disabling the TrackPoint ..................... 69

Attaching an External Monitor ................... 70

Using the Dual Display Function ................ 74

Enabling the Multi-Display Function on a Television ... 75

How to Disabling the Dual Display .............. 76

Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Installing a PC Card ......................... 78

Removing the PC Card ...................... 80

Using a Docking Station ....................... 81

Docking with Your Computer Powered Off (Cold Docking) 82 Undocking When Your Computer Is Powered On or in

Suspend Mode (Hot or Warm Undocking) ........ 84

Presetting a Device to Avoid a Resource Conflict ..... 85

Enabling the IDE Drive on the Docking Station ...... 86

Replacing an UltraBay II Device .................. 90

Hot and Warm Swap Functions ................. 90

Removing and Replacing Devices ............... 93

Installing a Secondary Hard Disk Drive ........... 94

Installing the Secondary Battery Pack ............ 95

Device Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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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

Customizing the TrackPoint

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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Setting Sensitivity

Customizing the TrackPoint

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.

– 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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– 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 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 DIMMs 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 320 MB (64-MB base memory and two 128-MB DIMM options). If your computer is equipped with 128-MB base memory, install two 128-MB DIMM options after removing the 64-MB DIMM option that had been installed at the time of purchase.

dual inline memory module (DIMM)

The ThinkPad 770X computer supports the synchronus dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) card only. It does not support the enhanced 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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Installing the DIMM

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

Increasing Memory

To install the DIMM, do the following:

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

Remove the battery pack.

Close the LCD, and turn the computer over.

Loosen the screw on the memory slot cover 1 ; then remove the cover 2 .

Find the notch on the side of the DIMM.

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Increasing Memory

With the notched end of the DIMM toward the right side 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, repeat steps 5 through 7.

Notch

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

Turn the computer over again.

Replace the battery pack and power on the computer.

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

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For example, if you install a 32-MB DIMM to 64-MB base memory model into your computer, 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.

1. For the following status, power off the computer and reinstall the DIMM and do the memory test with Easy-Setup (see “Testing Your Computer” on page 164).

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.

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

2. 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

Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer 57

“Basic” in

Increasing Memory

Removing the DIMM

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 (32192 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.

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

Remove the battery pack.

Close the LCD, and turn the computer over.

Loosen the screw and remove the memory slot cover.

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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.

Turn the computer over again.

Replace the battery pack; 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.

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.

Remove the battery pack ( “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page 38), and turn the computer over.

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Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

Remove the coin screw by rotating it counterclockwise with a coin, as shown 1 , slide the latch 2 ; then remove the hard disk drive cover 3 .

You can replace the coin screw with the security screw shipped with your computer. With the security screw installed, the hard disk drive in your computer cannot be removed easily. To remove or tighten the security screw, use a 2.5-mm allen wrench.

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

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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.

Replace the hard disk drive cover; then reinstall the screw, and turn the computer over again.

Replace the battery pack, and power it on.

After removing the original hard disk drive, store it in the carrying case that contained the replacement drive.

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Attaching the External Diskette Drive

You can connect your external diskette drive to the external-diskette-drive connector. To attach it, do as follows:

Power off your computer.

Open the connector cover on the rear side of the computer.

Attach the cable first to the external diskette drive 1 ; then attach it to the external-diskette-drive connector on the computer 2 .

Attaching the External Diskette Drive

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Attaching the External Diskette Drive

To detach the external diskette drive, push the connector lock on both sides 1 ; then disconnect the cable from the connector 2 .

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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 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 69.

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 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.

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 26.

Click on the TrackPoint ( ) button.

Click on Auto-Disable for the TrackPoint.

Attaching 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). It also provides considerations when using DOS applications.

The LCD of your computer uses thin-film transistor ( The LCD displays output with XGA (1024x768) or SXGA (1280x1024) resolution video mode and 16M colors.

If you are attaching an external monitor (CRT) that supports a resolution higher than VGA mode, you can achieve a maximum of 1600x1200 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 monitor and the computer.

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

See “ThinkPad Configuration Program” on page 26.

Change the display output location by clicking on the

) at the rear of the computer; then connect

TFT

) technology.

Both LCD and CRT Display ( Display Only (

left

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

the top center

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) button (with Windows 98, at the

of the screen).

) button or the CRT

top

right of

Attaching an External Monitor

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 does not support TFT resolution with TFT frame rate, do LCD and CRT Display. Doing so would cause the external monitor screen to be scrambled and output also not to be displayed; in addition, the screen might become damaged. Use CRT Display Only instead.

not

click on Both

You can also change the display output location by pressing

Fn+F7.

Set your monitor type and display device driver as follows.

For more information Frame Rates” on page 72.

Click on the 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.

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“Resolutions, Color Depths, and

Attaching an External Monitor

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 SVGA or higher 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) 256, 64K, and 16M* 800x600 (SVGA) 256, 64K, and 16M* 1024x768 (XGA) 256, 64K, and 16M* 1280x1024 (SXGA support

model only) 256, and 64K

$ Note: Video overlay, capture, and MPEG playback functions do not $ work under the video modes which are marked by the asterisk (*).

Displaying output only on the external monitor (CRT Display

Only)

Supported Color

Resolution

640x480 (VGA) 256, 64K, and 16M

800x600 (SVGA) 256, 64K, and 16M

1024x768 (XGA) 256, 64K, and 16M* 1280x1024

(SXGA) 256, and 64K 1600x1200 256, and 64K 96iHz*

$ Note: Video overlay, capture, and MPEG playback functions do not $ work under the video modes which are marked by the asterisk (*).

Depth Frame Rate

60 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz, and 85 Hz

60 Hz, 75 Hz, and 85 Hz

60 Hz, 70 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz, and 87iHz

60 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz*, and 87iHz

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

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Attaching an External Monitor

Using the Dual Display Function

Windows 98 supports a function named your computer supports a function called 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 the different desktop images on each monitor.

Attaching a television to your computer:

To attach a television (NTSC or PAL), you need to install a DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter (option) to your computer. For

more information

To enable the dual display, do as follows:

If you attach the computer to a television, follow the instructions to enable it before doing the following

Multi-Display Function on a Television” on page 75.

Attach an external monitor (CRT) to your computer.

IBM option manual.

Multiple Display Support

Dual Display

in the

“Enabling the

and

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 Monitor-2 icon in the window.

The “Monitor #2” window appears.

Click on Yes to enable the monitor-2.

You can select the color depths and resolutions for each monitors.

Click on the Monitor-1 icon (for the secondary display, the CRT or TV).

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Select the color depth and the resolution of the secondary display.

Click on the Monitor-2 icon (for the primary display, the LCD).

Select the color depth and resolution of the primary display.

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.

Enabling the Multi-Display Function on a Television

Attach a television (NTSC or PAL) to the video-out connector of your computer.

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.

Double-click on the Monitor-1 icon in the window.

Click on the Display Device tab.

Select either NTSC or PAL from the “TV Standard” field.

Click on the LCD+TV button.

Click on OK to apply changes.

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Attaching an External Monitor

How to Disabling the Dual Display

Click on OK to close the window.

After you enable the multi-display function on a television, follow the instructions for enabling the dual display function on page 74.

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 Monitor-2 icon.

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

Considerations

LCD CRT or TV

1024x768, 16M 1280x1024,256 or 64K

1280x1024, 256 1024x768, 16K 1280x1024, 16M 1280x1024, 64K

The secondary monitor (monitor-2) is disabled, and the settings are in the ready-to-use condition.

The primary display is either a CRT or a television and the

secondary display is the LCD of your computer.

You cannot set dual display if you specify the LCD to a

1280x1024 resolution and 16M colors for color depth.

The followings are the settings that you are

Any resolution, 16M

You need to enable the television setting every time you start

your computer to use this function with the television.

not

supported:.

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If you want to show DOS full screen, only primary CRT or TV becomes DOS full screen modes, secondary (LCD) becomes blank.

If you play the video clip (AVI or MPEG file) on the CRT or TV, the image is in overlay mode. On the other hand, on the LCD, the playback will be a software drawing.

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 and Fn+F8 (screen expansion) when you are in the dual display mode.

DVD movie cannot be played back if you use the dual display function. To playback it, disable the function before playing back a DVD movie.

Disable the dual display function before you disconnect a CRT or a television.

The followings are the settings that you are

not

supported when

doing overlay playback:

LCD CRT or TV

1024x768, 256 1024x768, 16M 1024x768, 65K 1024x768, 16M

1280x1024, 64K

1024x768, 16M 800x600, 64K

1024x768, 256 or 64K 1280x1024, 256 1280x1024, 256 or 64K 1280x1024, 64K 1024x768, 64K

1280x1024,256

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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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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

Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer 79

“Basic”

Installing a PC Card

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.

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 770 port replicator and a docking station.

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

Using a Docking Station

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 770

(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 (

Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer 81

cold docking

warm docking

hot docking

)

Using a Docking Station

Docking with Your Computer Powered Off (Cold Docking)

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 UltraBay II easily on the SelectaDock I docking station after you dock it with the SelectaBase 770 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.

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 770 port replicator.

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

Connect the AC Adapter.

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$ If you use a PC Card Enabler or PC Card Enabler with $ Advanced EtherJet Feature, connect the AC Adapter to the $ SelectaBase 770 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.

Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer 83

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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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

Presetting a Device to Avoid a Resource Conflict

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.

Disconnect the AC Adapter from the SelectaBase 770 port replicator.

Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer 85

IBM 770Z, 770E, 770ED, 770X Service 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

ThinkPad Utility Programs

Easy-Setup

ThinkPad Configuration Program

Online User's Guide

UltraBay II

Backing Up Your System

Using the ThinkPad Customization CD

Using the Recovery CD

Using the Diskette Factory

Using ConfigSafe

Using the ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board

Replacing the Battery Pack

Replacing the Backup Battery

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

Attaching the External Diskette Drive

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

Using the Dual Display Function

Enabling the Multi-Display Function on a Television

How to 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