IBM ThinkPad 770, 954840U User Manual

IBM ThinkPad 770 User's Guide

IBM

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Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in “Safety Information” on page vii, Appendix C, and Appendix E.

First Edition (September 1997)

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Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Laser Compliance Statement ..................... ix

Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer ......... 1-1

Knowing the Indicators on the LCD Indicator Panel ....... 1-7

Using the Fn Key Function ..................... 1-9

Using the Numeric Keypad .................... 1-11

Knowing the LED Color Indications ............... 1-12

Functional Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Audio with 3D Stereo Sound .................. 1-13

Video Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Video Phone Features ..................... 1-14

System Management Features ................ 1-14

TrackPoint with Enhanced Controls .............. 1-14

Chapter 2. Fine-Tuning Your Computer ............ 2-1

Starting the ThinkPad Configuration Program .......... 2-3

ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows 95 ...... 2-3

ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows NT ...... 2-4

ThinkPad Configuration for DOS ................ 2-5

Switching Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Switching between the External Display and Television ... 2-7

Using the TrackPoint ......................... 2-9

Operating the TrackPoint ..................... 2-9

Cleaning the Cap ........................ 2-10

Customizing the TrackPoint .................. 2-10

Using the ThinkPad Online Book ................. 2-15

Using the Security Features .................... 2-16

Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Using the Personalization Editor ............... 2-24

Saving Battery Power ....................... 2-26

Using the Power Management Modes ............ 2-26

Using Other Battery Saving Methods ............. 2-30

Checking the Battery Status .................. 2-31

Using the Fuel Program .................... 2-32

Using the Audio Features ..................... 2-35

Using the 3D Sound Retrieval System (SRS) Function .. 2-36

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Using the MIDI Features .................... 2-37

Using the ThinkPad Modem .................... 2-39

Using the ThinkPad Modem in Windows 95 and Windows

NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41

Using the ThinkPad Modem in OS/2 ............. 2-41

Using the 56 Kbps Modem ................... 2-41

Telephony Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

Using the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter ......... 2-44

Using the DVD Enhanced Video Adapter with Windows 95 2-45

Using the Enhanced Video Features in OS/2 ........ 2-51

Using Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54

Knowing Your Configuration .................. 2-56

Setting the Date and Time ................... 2-57

Changing the Drive Startup Sequence ............ 2-57

Chapter 3. Installing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Installing IBM Options ........................ 3-2

Installing a Memory Option .................... 3-2

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the HDD Bay ........ 3-5

Installing the Battery Pack .................... 3-6

Removing and Installing a Device in UltraBay II ....... 3-7

Installing the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter ...... 3-10

Replacing the Backup Battery ................. 3-11

Attaching a Mouse, a Numeric Keypad, or an External

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Inserting or Removing a PC Card ............... 3-15

Installing Other Devices ...................... 3-17

Using a Docking Station .................... 3-17

Using the Security System Lock ............... 3-21

Attaching a Television to Your Computer .......... 3-22

Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems ............ 4-1

Frequently Asked Questions .................... 4-2

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Error Codes or Screen Messages ................ 4-5

No Error Codes or Screen Messages ............ 4-10

An Input Problem ........................ 4-11

A Suspend or Hibernation Problem .............. 4-12

An LCD Problem ........................ 4-16

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An Indicator Problem ...................... 4-17

A Battery Problem ........................ 4-17

A CD-ROM Drive Problem ................... 4-18

A DVD Problem ......................... 4-20

An Infrared Communication Problem ............. 4-21

An Enhanced Video/MPEG Problem ............. 4-22

An Audio or a Telephony Problem .............. 4-22

A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problem ............ 4-23

A Modem Problem ....................... 4-23

Other PC Card Problems .................... 4-26

A SelectaDock Problem .................... 4-26

A Printer Problem ........................ 4-27

An External Display Problem ................. 4-27

A Television Problem ...................... 4-29

Other Option Problems ..................... 4-29

A Software Problem ....................... 4-31

Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Testing Your Computer ...................... 4-32

Chapter 5. Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Information on Your ThinkPad ................... 5-2

Option List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Problem Recording Sheet .................... 5-3

How to Receive Customer Support and Service ......... 5-4

Help by Telephone ........................ 5-4

ThinkPad EasyServ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Getting Help around the World ................. 5-5

Online Housecall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Fax Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Electronic Support Services ................... 5-6

Purchasing Additional Services ................... 5-8

Enhanced PC Support Line ................... 5-8

Network and Server Support Line ................ 5-8

Ordering Support Line Services ................. 5-9

Warranty and Repair Services ................. 5-10

Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates ........... 5-11

Getting Update Diskettes .................... 5-11

Ordering Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

About Your Warranty ...................... 5-11

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Appendix A. Operating Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Power Cord Requirements ..................... A-5

For 2-Pin Power Cords ...................... A-5

For 3-Pin Power Cords ...................... A-6

Appendix B. Installing a New Operating System ...... B-1

Appendix C. Ergonomics Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Appendix D. Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

Appendix E. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

Electronic Emission Notice ..................... E-2

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .. E-2 Canadian Department of Communications Compliance

Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des

Communications du Canada .................. E-3

European Community Directive Conformance Statement .. E-3

Telecommunication Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

Industry Canada Requirements ................... E-6

Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6

Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6

Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7

Avis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7

Avertissement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-8

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-1

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Safety Information

Danger:

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cable 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.

Turn everything OFF.

First, attach all cables to devices.

First, remove the power cord from the outlet.

Attach the signal cables to receptacles.

Remove signal cables from receptacles.

Attach the power cord to an outlet.

Remove all cables from devices.

Turn the device ON.

To Connect

To Disconnect

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.

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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.

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 optional CD-ROM and DVD drives in the IBM ThinkPad 770 are laser products. The drives' classification label (shown below) are located on the top of these drives.

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

The CD-ROM and DVD drives are 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 drives are certified to conform to the requirements of EN60825.

Caution:

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

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

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

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Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer

Thank you for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad Computer. The ThinkPad 770 series of computers incorporates the latest in hardware technology. The high-end models have a larger screen than the low-end models and are equipped with an internal modem. A digital versatile disk is available as an option for playing off-the-shelf DVD titles and movies.

You can use this book to find out how to use the various software bundled with your computer and also about the hardware features. You can also refer to the online book which is in your hard disk, to find out on more technical matters. See “Using the ThinkPad Online Book” on page 2-15 for details.

Knowing the Indicators on the LCD Indicator Panel ....... 1-7

Using the Fn Key Function ..................... 1-9

Using the Numeric Keypad .................... 1-11

Knowing the LED Color Indications ............... 1-12

Functional Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Audio with 3D Stereo Sound .................. 1-13

Video Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Video Phone Features ..................... 1-14

System Management Features ................ 1-14

TrackPoint with Enhanced Controls .............. 1-14

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1 The liquid crystal display (LCD) displays

text and graphics on the computer screen.

2 The numeric keypad is used for typing

numbers in NumLk mode.

The internal modem port (also called the telephone jack), equipped on some models, is used for connecting your computer to a telephone line.

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4 The legs can be extended to angle the

keyboard for more comfortable typing.

5 The PC Card slots support the following

type of PC cards: PCMCIA (Type I, Type II, and Type III), CardBus, and 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 drive, a secondary hard disk drive, and a secondary battery pack.

8 The emergency eject hole is used to eject

the optional DVD or CD-ROM tray when it does not open with the eject button 9 . Insert a pin to eject the tray.

9 The eject button ejects the tray from the

optional CD-ROM or DVD drive.

1 The drive-in-use lamp goes on when data

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

11 The diskette eject button ejects a diskette

from the diskette drive.

12 The diskette drive-in-use lamp 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 lamp is on.

13 The left and right cover release latches

release the cover for operation.

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 an LED that indicates when you can safely remove a device from the UltraBay II. See page 1-12 for details of the lamp color indications.

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. See page 2-9.

18 Press the Fn key with certain function keys

(F1–F12) to activate special ThinkPad functions (shown with blue-gray icons on the function keys). See page 1-9.

19 The TrackPoint is a built-in pointing stick

that functions like a mouse. It also has enhanced features that a mouse does not have. See page 2-9.

2 The function keys are used for activating

various functions.

21 The built-in microphone is used for sound

recording and telephony.

22 The LCD indicator panel shows the current

status of the computer and battery power with indicators and numeric information. See page 1-7.

23 The brightness control lever adjusts

the brightness of the screen.

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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.

The video-in port is used for connecting such devices as the VCR and video camera to receive video images.

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

4 Reserved. 5

The volume control adjusts the sound

level of the built-in speakers.

The microphone/line-in jack is where you connect a stereo microphone or external audio device.

The headphone jack is where you connect a stereo headphone or external speakers.

The power switch turns the computer on

and off.

The reset switch resets the system in an

emergency.

1 The security keyhole is used with a

security lock. See page 3-21.

The AC power jack is where you

connect the AC Adapter cable.

12 The external-input-device port allows

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

13 The serial port (9-pin) is where you

connect a serial-device cable.

The universal serial bus (USB) allows you to connect any device that conforms to this new interface. Many recent digital devices comply to this new standard.

15 The fan louvers are for circulating air within

the computer.

Do not place any object in

front of these louvers.

16 The system-expansion port (240-pin)

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

17 The rear infrared port allows your

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

18 The external-display port (15-pin) is

where you attach an external display.

19 The parallel port (25-pin) is where you

usually connect a parallel-printer signal cable.

2 The external-diskette-drive port is

where you attach an external-diskette-drive.

21 The power-on lamp indicates that the

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

22 The suspend lamp 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.

23 The charge lamp 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 lamp starts blinking if you had set the alarm in the ThinkPad Configuration program.

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1 The coin screw can be changed to a normal

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

DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter

, a

standard feature on some models.

The front infrared port allows your computer to communicate with other devices that have infrared data-transfer capabilities.

5 The security screws are normal 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.

6 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.

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Knowing the Indicators on the LCD Indicator Panel

Various indicators appear on the LCD indicator panel. These indicators show the operating conditions of your computer. You will be able to use your computer more efficiently if you know what these indicators mean.

1 The speaker indicator appears when the speaker beeps. It

turns off when a key is pressed.

2 The remaining battery indicator shows the remaining battery

power in either percent (%), days (d), hours (h), or hours and minutes (

hh:mm

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

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 to full

The indicator on the right shows the battery charge status; charging ( ) and discharging ( ). A blank indicates no battery activity.

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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 being displayed.

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 being displayed.

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 alphabet 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.

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Using the Fn Key Function

The Fn key allows you to change the operating conditions of your computer instantly. To use the ThinkPad functions, press and hold the Fn key 1 ; then press the appropriate function key 2 (F1 to

F12).

Key Combination

Keytop Function

— Unused

Displays the battery power status indicator or erases it when it is being displayed. The Fuel program must be activated before you can use this function. See page 2-32.

Places the computer in standby mode. See page 2-26.

Places the computer in suspend mode. See page 2-26.

— Unused

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Key Combination

Keytop Function

Switches the computer display in the following sequence when an external display is attached.

External Both Display

LCD

— Switches the LCD mode between

expanded and shrunk mode. You should expand the LCD screen as much as possible in expanded mode. If you are displaying in full colors, your display area will be smaller even in expanded mode.

— Unused

F10

— Unused

F11

Switches the power mode in the following sequence:

High Auto

Customized

F12

Places the computer in hibernation mode. See page 2-26.

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Using the Numeric Keypad

You can use a group of keys on the keyboard as numeric keys. There are numbers engraved in the lower right corner of these keys. To enable this function, press and hold the Shift key and then press

the NumLk key. The NumLK icon ( ) appears on the LCD indicator panel.

1 2 3

4 5 6

8 9

NumLk

F8 F9 F10

Shift

Alt Ctrl

F11 F12

{

Once you enable this function, you can also use the following keys for cursor-control and screen-control by pressing and holding the Shift key.

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

Note: You cannot use the numeric keypad function when you are

using an external numeric keypad or an external keyboard.

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Knowing the LED Color Indications

The ThinkPad computer enables you to attach or detach devices dynamically (

hot

warm plugging

and

unplugging

) in the

UltraBay II.

Hot plug

unplug

means to attach or detach a device while

the computer is operating.

Warm plug

unplug

means to attach or detach a device

while the computer is in suspend mode.

Cold plug

unplug

means to attach or detach a device while the computer is powered off. Your computer supports cold plugging and unplugging for all devices.

See the

User's Guide Supplement

for a list of devices that support

this function. The LED at the front of your computer and a beep indicates the

following conditions of the UltraBay II:

Color Action Sound

Green Ready to remove a device from or install a device in the UltraBay

II.

No beep

Blinking green Removal or installation in-process. Wait. No beep Black (off) A device is operating normally in the UltraBay II or there is no

device is in the UltraBay II.

No beep

Blinking yellow A device (such as a hard disk drive) is about to be removed

and the

hot

and

warm unplugging

function is not supported.

Do not remove the device. Push back the bay eject lever.

A device (such as a hard disk drive) is about to be installed

and the

hot

and

warm plugging

function is not supported. Do not install the device. Push back the bay eject lever, power off your computer; then reinstall the device.

A short beep followed by a continuous beep

Yellow A device that was not supposed to be removed (such as a hard

disk drive) was removed. The computer may be damaged.

A long beep

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Functional Highlights

This section summarizes the major functions of your computer. These functions are offered as standard on some models and as options on others.

DVD

The digital versatile disk (DVD) drive can play standard CD-ROM discs. When used with the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter, it can play business presentations recorded in DVD format or play off-the-shelf DVD titles and movies.

Audio

The audio feature supports the following:

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

44 KHz sampling.

DOS games using the Sound Blaster** interface.

A model equipped with the IBM Advanced Communications Processor provides a high-quality MIDI wave table synthesizer with 128 instruments and up to 32 voices.

Audio with 3D Stereo Sound

Your computer is equipped with internal audio record and playback capabilities including 3D audio from just two speakers. When 3D stereo sound is enabled, sounds will appear to be generated all around you, even though only two speakers are used.

The ThinkPad 770 features a high-quality MIDI wave table synthesizer with 128 instruments and up to 32 voices, plus support for DOS Sound Blaster games.

Video Capture

The DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter provides for the capture of still and motion video from an analog source such as a VCR and TV. The ThinkPad 770 includes the Digital Video Producer application for editing and compressing the video.

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Infrared

Infrared technology makes wireless communication possible between infrared-enabled devices. Your computer has two infrared ports. Each port can be aimed for point-to-point communication with a portable computer, printer, or other infrared-enabled device. Each port can communicate at a distance of up to approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) at a rate of up to 4 megabits per second (Mbps).

Video Phone Features

The Intel Video Phone** feature lets you use your computer like a telephone. It lets you see the person you are talking to in a window after you've made a call with your computer's call center. This program also lets you send such files as documents or spreadsheets, or play games with the person you are talking to. You can use either a regular telephone line or the Internet to make calls. Regular phone lines produce better audio and video quality. However, long distance calls over the Internet might save money, since you pay only for the local call. You can use this function only in receive mode if you don't have a camera; that is, you can see your caller, but he or she can't see you. To enable send mode so that the caller can see you, you must purchase an upgrade kit from Intel. This kit comes with a camera.

System Management Features

Your computer has features that enable a network administrator to control it remotely over a network from a management console. If your computer is connected to a SelectaDock III docking station with an IBM 100/10 Ethernet PCI Adapter with Wake on LAN and an IBM Auto Wake Token Ring ISA Adapter installed, the Wake-on-LAN capability is also supported.

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.

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Chapter 2. Fine-Tuning Your Computer

This chapter describes how to use the following features of your ThinkPad computer:

Starting the ThinkPad Configuration Program .......... 2-3

ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows 95 ...... 2-3

ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows NT ...... 2-4

ThinkPad Configuration for DOS ................ 2-5

Switching Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Switching between the External Display and Television ... 2-7

Using the TrackPoint ......................... 2-9

Operating the TrackPoint ..................... 2-9

Cleaning the Cap ........................ 2-10

Customizing the TrackPoint .................. 2-10

Using the ThinkPad Online Book ................. 2-15

Using the Security Features .................... 2-16

Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Setting a Password ..................... 2-16

Changing or Removing a Password Using Easy-Setup . 2-19

Entering a Password ..................... 2-22

Using the Supervisor Password on Several Hard Disk

Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Using the Personalization Editor ............... 2-24

Saving Battery Power ....................... 2-26

Using the Power Management Modes ............ 2-26

Setting the Suspend Timer ................. 2-27

Enabling Hibernation Mode ................. 2-28

Using Other Battery Saving Methods ............. 2-30

Checking the Battery Status .................. 2-31

Using the Fuel Program .................... 2-32

Changing the Battery Status Indication .......... 2-34

Using the Audio Features ..................... 2-35

Using the 3D Sound Retrieval System (SRS) Function .. 2-36

Using the MIDI Features .................... 2-37

Using the ThinkPad Modem .................... 2-39

Using the ThinkPad Modem in Windows 95 and Windows

NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41

Using the ThinkPad Modem in OS/2 ............. 2-41

Using the 56 Kbps Modem ................... 2-41

Telephony Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

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Using the DVD Enhanced Video Adapter with Windows 95 2-45

Using the Capture Function ................. 2-45

Using the Overlay Function ................. 2-47

Using the MPEG Playback ................. 2-49

Using the DVD Player .................... 2-50

Using the Enhanced Video Features in OS/2 ........ 2-51

Using Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54

Knowing Your Configuration .................. 2-56

Setting the Date and Time ................... 2-57

Changing the Drive Startup Sequence ............ 2-57

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Starting the ThinkPad Configuration Program

This section describes how to start the ThinkPad Configuration program. This program allows you to set up and customize the computer's built-in devices to your needs.

ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows 95

To start the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 95, click on Start, select Programs and ThinkPad, and double-click on ThinkPad Configuration. The following window appears:

1 The Power Mode buttons

Click on one of these buttons to set the power mode to high performance mode, automatic mode, or customized mode.

2 The Display Device buttons

Click on one of these buttons to set the display output type to the LCD, external display, or to both. When making a presentation, you can click on the presentation button to disable any system timers, such as the LCD turn-off timer or the power-save mode timers.

3 The Help button displays the online help.

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4 The View Angle buttons

Click on the front view or rear view buttons to display the hardware feature locations.

5 The Device buttons

Click on the button of your choice from the window. When 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.

ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows NT

To start the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows NT, click on Start, select Programs and ThinkPad, and double-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

4 Click on the left button for Help. Click on the right button to

save the changes made and to Exit the ThinkPad Configuration window.

5 The View Angle buttons

Click on the front view or rear view buttons to display the hardware feature locations.

6 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.

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

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.

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

ThinkPad Configuration for DOS

You can use the ThinkPad Configuration program from the DOS prompt. To start the program, do the following:

Click on Start and the DOS Prompt icon. The DOS prompt screen appears.

Type PS2 ? at the c:ThinkPad> prompt. The “ThinkPad Configuration” online help screen appears:

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C:\>PS2 ?

US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

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

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

1.Power Management related

PMode, SErial, DDC, CARD,

Select an item from the menu and follow the instructions on the screen to set the features.

You can also create a batch file like the one shown to match your operating environment. The following sample batch file sets a longer battery operating time.

@Echo Off

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

Rem =============================================================

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

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Switching Screens

To switch screens between the LCD and the external display or television, you should:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program and click on either:

– for the LCD screen.

– for the external display or television screen. To switch

to the television screen, your computer must have the optional DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter.

Or, use the Fn+F7 keys.

Notes:

1. You cannot display a screen on television and on the external display screen at the same time.

2. You cannot display a screen on television and on the LCD screen at the same time.

Switching between the External Display and Television

If you are using the optional DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter, you can display the LCD output on an external display or television by doing the following:

Turn off the computer and attach an external display to the external-display port or a television cable to the video-out port at the rear of the computer.

Turn on the computer and start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click on the Enhanced Video/MPEG ( ) button. The “Enhanced Video/MPEG” window appears.

If you want to use the television, select Enable for the Video-out Port; then go to the next step.

Note: Select Enable only when you have a television attached

to your computer. Otherwise, the LCD screen turns

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blank. If this happens, use the Fn+F7 keys to restore the LCD output.

If you want to use the external display, select Disable for the

Video-out Port; then go to step 6.

Select the appropriate television color standard: NTSC (default) or PAL.

For NTSC, you can select only the 640x480 screen

resolution.

For PAL, you can select both the 640x480 and 800x600

resolutions.

Restart the computer to make the change effective.

Note: The LCD display always appears before the television display.

If you selected the television, the display switches to the television after appearing momentarily on the LCD.

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Using the TrackPoint

Your keyboard has a unique red button 1 called a

TrackPoint

, which functions like a mouse. Pushing this button in any direction moves the pointer in that direction on the screen. You can select an icon or a button by clicking on it, just as you would click on a mouse click button. You can use the TrackPoint together with the three click buttons 2 . The left and right click buttons function like the left and right click buttons on a mouse. The center click button enables the scroll and magnifying glass functions. Read the following section for details on these functions.

The function of the click buttons depends on the software you are using.

Operating the TrackPoint

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

Pressing the stick away from you moves the cursor up the screen. Pressing it toward you moves the cursor down the screen.

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Pressing it sideways moves the cursor side to side.

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

Notes:

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

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

Cleaning the Cap

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

When the cap is worn out, replace it. You can remove the cap by pulling it off the TrackPoint stick.

Customizing the TrackPoint

To use the TrackPoint program, do the following:

Double-click on My Computer, Control Panel, and TrackPoint. The “TrackPoint Properties” window appears:

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Select the features that you want to use.

The Enable Press-to-Select function This function enables you to tap quickly on the TrackPoint to start programs, press buttons, use menus, and so on. You can always use the left click button and the right click button as mouse buttons.

The Enable Dragging function This function enables you to drag and drop an object. Press down on the TrackPoint to grab the object. Then, drag the object by moving the TrackPoint. Drop the object by releasing the TrackPoint.

The Enable Release-to-Select function This function enables you to click by simply lifting your finger quickly off the TrackPoint. Release-to-Select can also help you make a double-click. When you move the pointer onto an icon, and then lift your finger off the TrackPoint, one click is made (Release-to-Select). Then, when you press the TrackPoint again, the second click is made. The result is a double-click.

Press Means

Press-to-Select simulates only a single mouse button. Use this function to choose whether you want Press-to-Select to work like

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a left click or a right click button. You can change the left click and right click button from the “Mouse Properties” window of the Control Panel. If you set your Button configuration as right-handed, the right click displays a context menu and the left click works as a selector. If you set the configuration as left-handed, the left click displays a context menu and the right click works as selector.

The Click Pace function adjusts how quickly you must press the TrackPoint for clicks and double-clicks. If you set the pace too slow, you might notice unintended clicks, a pointer delay, or a dragging delay. However, if you set the pace too quick, you might notice that it is hard to use Press-to-Select.

The TrackPoint Sensitivity function under the Sensitivity tab adjusts the force required for both cursor movement and Press-to-Select. Slide toward Firm Touch to increase the force needed to move the pointer, and to increase the force needed to activate Press-to-Select. Slide toward Light Touch to decrease the force needed to move the pointer, and to reduce the force needed to activate Press-to-Select.

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The Choose Scrolling or Magnifying Glass Function under the Scrolling tab enables you to do the following:

With the TrackPoint center button you can control the Scrolling or the Magnifying Glass feature.

The Scrolling function enables you to navigate easily through long documents or large spreadsheets with a press of a button. You never need to use a scroll bar again! To scroll, press the center button and then use the TrackPoint instead of the scroll bars in any program.

The Magnifying Glass enables you to enlarge a movable area of your display. You can click on objects “through” the Magnifying Glass. The right button changes the size of the Magnifying Glass, and the left mouse button changes its magnifying power. Move the magnified area the same way as you use the Scrolling function. By default, press the center button and then use the TrackPoint to move the magnified area.

Select the Neither button to disable the Scrolling and Magnifying Glass functions. The center button becomes mouse button 3.

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Note: All Windows 95 and most Windows NT applications ignore

mouse button 3.

Choose Scrolling Method

Select which input device will be the scrolling device, that is, the device for Scrolling or Magnifying Glass control.

Press Center Button, then use TrackPoint

Holding down the center button on the keyboard allows the TrackPoint to control the Scrolling or Magnifying Glass. The TrackPoint operates normally (controls the mouse cursor) when the center button is not pressed.

Use External Mouse

This option sets an externally attached mouse to scroll (or move the Magnifying Glass) horizontally or vertically. Use the TrackPoint as a pointer.

Use TrackPoint

This option sets the TrackPoint to scroll horizontally or vertically. Use an externally attached mouse as a pointer. This setting is recommended if you have a mouse attached.

Note: You can still use the TrackPoint to control the mouse

pointer by pressing the center button.

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Using the ThinkPad Online Book

To see the online book, do the following: Double-click on My Computer, Control Panel, and on ThinkPad

770 User's Guide. The online book appears. Go to the respective section and make a printout if necessary. The

online book covers the topics in more detail.

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Using the Security Features

This section describes how to use the following security features: Passwords

Personalization features

Using Passwords

The password setting feature prevents your computer from being used by others. You can set the following passwords on your computer:

The Power-on password protects your computer from being

used by unauthorized persons.

The Hard Disk password protects the data on your primary hard disk from being accessed by unauthorized persons. You can also set a password for your secondary hard disk.

The Supervisor password protects the system information stored in Easy-Setup and also makes your computer tamper-resistant.

Setting a Password

A password protects your computer from being used by unauthorized persons. Once you set a password, a prompt appears on the screen each time you turn on the computer. You must enter your password at the prompt. You will not be able to use the computer unless you type the correct password.

To set a password, do the following:

Start Easy-Setup (refer to “Using Easy-Setup” on page 2-54).

Click on Password in the “Easy-Setup” menu. The first “Password” submenu appears:

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Note: An unlocked keylock icon indicates a password that is

not yet set.

Click on the type of password you want to set: Power-On, Hard Disk, or Supervisor. The next “Password” submenu

appears.

Type an appropriate password. You can type a maximum of 7 random characters using a combination of letters (A to Z) and numbers (0 to 9).

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

Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the hard disk password.

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

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Uppercase and lowercase letters (for example, A and a) are treated as the same characters.

If you type a wrong character, use the Backspace key to erase it and then type the correct one.

Press Enter. The “Password Confirmation” submenu appears:

Type your password again to verify it; then press Enter again.

Note: The following submenu appears if you are setting the

hard disk or the supervisor password, reminding you to write down the password on piece of paper and to keep it in a safe place.

Your password is set.

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Don't Forget Your HDD and Supervisor Password

If you forget your hard disk or supervisor password, there is no way to reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You will have to take your computer to an IBM authorized

reseller or an IBM marketing representative to have the hard disk or the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the service.

Changing or Removing a Password Using Easy-Setup

This security feature prevents someone from removing a password and using your computer. To remove a password, do the following:

Start Easy-Setup (refer to “Using Easy-Setup” on page 2-54). The password prompt appears (only when the supervisor password is set):

Enter the supervisor password. The “Easy-Setup” menu appears.

Select Password on the menu. The “Password” submenu appears.

Select the password that you want to change or remove. Power-On

Hard Disk Supervisor

A submenu appears. To change a password, go to the next step.

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To remove a password, go to step 8 on page 2-21.

Enter the password you wish to change and press the

Spacebar. A submenu appears:

Type the new password. Press Spacebar. A submenu appears:

Type the new password again; then press Enter. The “Password” submenu appears and the password is changed. Go to step 11 on page 2-22.

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Enter the password you wish to remove and press the

Spacebar. A submenu appears:

Press Enter. A submenu appears.

Press Enter again. The “Password” submenu appears and the password is removed.

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Click on Exit.

Select Restart. Your computer restarts.

Entering a Password

Once you set a password, a password prompt appears at the top left corner of the screen. This prompt appears each time you turn on your computer or when your computer returns from suspend mode to normal operation.

However, a password prompt is not displayed if the computer returns to normal operation by a preset timer or an incoming call on the modem, in which case you will have to display it by pressing a key or moving the pointing device.

To enter a password, do the following:

Type your password. The symbol appears each time you press a key. Don't hold down a key too long since the same character will be entered continuously.

Press the Enter key. An OK appears if you enter the correct password, and an X

appears if you enter the wrong password. If you fail to enter the correct password in three tries, you must turn off the computer, wait 5 seconds, and then turn it on again and retry.

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Using the Supervisor Password on Several Hard Disk Drives

If you are using several hard disk drives, you must set a supervisor password for each of these drives. The same password that you set for the supervisor password is set as the hard disk password. You can use the same supervisor password that you set on the main hard disk drive for the secondary hard disk drive in the UltraBay II. To set a supervisor password for the hard disk drive in the docking station, you must move the hard disk drive to the UltraBay II, set a password there, and then reinstall the drive in the docking station.

Setting the Supervisor Password on Several Hard Disk Drives

If you haven't set a supervisor password, set it now. Refer to “Setting a Password” on page 2-16. When you set the supervisor password, your computer automatically sets the same password for the hard disk drive.

Remove the device from the UltraBay II and install a secondary hard disk drive.

Turn on the computer. A 158 error appears.

Press Enter. The power-on password prompt appears.

Type your supervisor password. The supervisor password is set for the secondary hard disk drive and your operating system starts.

If the error code 158 appears again, go to “Error Codes or Screen Messages” on page 4-5.

Turn off the computer. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to set the supervisor password for the other hard disk drives that you may be using in the future.

Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password on Several Hard Disk Drives

If you haven't changed or removed the supervisor password on your computer, do it now. Refer to “Changing or Removing a Password Using Easy-Setup” on page 2-19.

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Remove the device from the UltraBay II and install the hard disk drive with the old supervisor password.

Turn on the computer. The hard disk password prompt appears.

Do one of the following:

If you changed the supervisor password in step 1, change the old password on the hard disk drive to the new supervisor password by doing the following:

a) Typing your

old

password and pressing the Spacebar.

b) Typing your

new

password and pressing the Spacebar.

c) Typing your

new

password again.

If you removed the supervisor password in step 1, type the old supervisor password; then press the Spacebar.

Press Enter.

Turn off the computer. To change or remove the supervisor password for each hard

disk drive, repeat steps 2 through 6.

Using the Personalization Editor

When you use the Personalization Editor, you can display such personal information as your name and address on the screen each time you power on your computer. To display this information, the power-on password must already have been set. This feature helps you to identify your computer when identical computers are being used in your location, or to deter theft.

To register your name, address, and company on the Personalization Editor, do the following:

Click on Start, select Programs and ThinkPad, and click on Personalization Editor. The following window appears:

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Click on Personal Data and type in the necessary information into the boxes.

Click on Help for more information.

The information that you typed in will be displayed the next time you power on.

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Saving Battery Power

Your battery pack should be useful for approximately 3 years. The number of years or charge-discharge cycles may vary depending on how wisely you use your computer. This section describes the following:

How to use the power management modes. How to use other battery saving methods. How to check your battery status.

Using the Power Management Modes

You can use your computer under battery power for a considerable length of time by using the following power management modes:

Standby Mode

Your computer enters this mode by default when there is inactivity on your computer for a set duration of time. You can also enter this mode by pressing the Fn+F3 keys.

To return to normal operation, press any key or move the TrackPoint.

Suspend Mode

In this mode, your computer stops all tasks and stores all data in memory. You can enter suspend mode by:

– Pressing the Fn+F4 keys – Closing the cover

– Selecting the Suspend button ( ) in the Fuel program

You cannot enter suspend mode or resume normal operation when the right bay eject lever is open.

Hibernation Mode

In this mode, your computer stops all tasks and stores all data in the hard disk; then it powers off. You should set your computer to this mode when you want to maintain the present operating condition until the next day, for instance. RediSafe is another hibernation mode option.

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You can set hibernation mode by doing any of the following:

– Pressing the Fn+F12 keys.

– Selecting the Hibernation button ( ) in the Fuel

program.

Notes:

1. You cannot enter hibernation mode or resume normal operation when the right bay eject lever is open.

2. You cannot enter hibernation mode when you are using the communication network.

3. Hibernation mode might be terminated if you connect your computer to a docking station or if you use a particular PC Card.

The following figure shows the relationship between the different power management modes and battery power consumption:

Setting the Suspend Timer

To set the suspend timer, do the following:

For Windows 95

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program (refer to “ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows 95” on page 2-3).

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Click on the Power Management ( ) button. The “Power Properties” window appears.

Select the Power Mode tab. The “Power Mode” window appears.

Select Customize. The bottom gray portion is displayed in black, and you can specify the timeout value in minutes in the

Suspend Timer box.

Click on OK.

For Windows NT

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program (refer to “ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows NT” on page 2-4).

Click on the Power Management ( ) button. Three buttons appear on the right.

Click on the Power Mode Settings ( ) button. The “Power Mode Settings” window appears.

Specify the timeout value in minutes in the Suspend Timer box.

Click on OK.

Enabling Hibernation Mode

To enable hibernation mode, do the following:

For Windows 95

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program (refer to “ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows 95” on page 2-3).

Click on the Power Management ( ) button. The “Power Properties” window appears.

Select the Hibernation tab. The “Hibernation” subwindow appears.

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Click on Enable Hibernation. (If you already created a hibernation file, this button appears in gray and you cannot click on it.) The “Enable Hibernation” subwindow appears.

Click on Create Now.

Click on OK.

For Windows NT

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program (refer to “ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows NT” on page 2-4).

Click on the Power Management ( ) button.

Click on the Suspend/Resume Options ( ) button. The “Suspend/Resume Options” window appears.

Add a check mark ( ) on the option you want to set.

Click on OK.

For Windows NT Users

You cannot create a hibernation file in a Windows NT system that uses the NTFS format system, the Windows NT default format. If you want to use hibernation mode, you should reinstall Windows NT with a FAT format system.

The following chart shows how to switch between the different power management modes.

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Using Other Battery Saving Methods

Another battery-saving method is to decrease the LCD brightness. You can use the ThinkPad Configuration program to decrease the

brightness of the LCD by clicking on the LCD ( ) button and selecting Normal for Brightness (battery operation) in the window that appears.

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Checking the Battery Status

You can check the status of your battery by looking at the battery status indicator.

Battery

Status

Indicator

Remaining Power (Percentage)

Status and Action

100% Full battery power remains. Less than

75%

Sufficient battery power remains.

Less than 50%

Sufficient battery power remains.

Less than 25%

Not much battery power remains.

0% No battery power is available for

operation.

(Blinking)

You have only 10 minutes left for battery operation.

The battery pack is almost discharged and is about to enter a low-battery condition. Do either of the following immediately:

Change to ac power operation by connecting the AC Adapter to your computer and to a power outlet.

Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

If corrective action is not taken within 30 seconds, the computer enters suspend mode.

— The battery pack is being charged

(appears only when the AC Adapter is connected). The battery pack cannot be charged if the battery overheats. Charging is resumed when its temperature decreases.

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Attention

Do not leave the computer in the blinking state for a long time. If you leave it in this state, data in the memory will be lost.

Notes:

1. If you had set the alarm with the ThinkPad Configuration program, you will hear three beeps the moment this indicator starts blinking.

2. If this indicator starts blinking, the indicated percentage may not be accurate. You need to repeat discharging and charging of the battery pack at least three times.

Battery

Status

Indicator

Remaining Power (Percentage)

Status and Action

— The battery pack is being

discharged or is being used.

Off — The battery pack is not installed.

The computer is turned off.

Using the Fuel Program

The Fuel program enables you to do the following:

Enable suspend mode Enable hibernation mode

This program also displays the following status:

The battery charge status The remaining battery power percentage and duration of

remaining power

The current power mode

Operation mode

Battery-powered operation mode ( ) AC-powered operation mode ( )

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To start the Fuel program click on Start, select Programs and ThinkPad, and click on Fuel. The following window appears:

If you want to erase this window from the desktop, press the Fn+F2 key combination. It reappears the next time you press this key combination.

If you want to see Help, click on the Fuel button at the upper left of the window.

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Changing the Battery Status Indication

When you want to change the indication from percent ( ) to hours and minutes ( ) or vice versa, do the following:

Click on the upper left corner of the “Fuel” window and select

Option... from the pull-down window.

Click on your choice; then click on OK.

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Using the Audio Features

Your computer is equipped with the following:

A -inch (3.5-mm) diameter external stereo line-in or monaural

microphone/line-in jack.

A -inch (3.5-mm) diameter stereo headphone or an

external-powered speaker jack.

A MIDI/joystick port on the port replicator. To use a MIDI device, you should first connect your computer to a port replicator; then connect an external MIDI device to the port replicator. After docking your computer in the port replicator, you should enable this port using the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy the various multimedia audio features. This audio chip provides the following features:

Recording and playing back of PCM and WAV files in 8-bit or 16-bit format.

Sampling of various rates from 8 KHz to 44 KHz for the WAV file.

Playing back of MIDI files through an FM synthesizer.

Recording from various sound sources, such as an integrated microphone, an external microphone, or an audio device attached to a line-in jack or an integrated CD-ROM drive.

DOS game campatibility. You should select Sound Blaster Pro** for the audio adapter in the sound setup of the game.

The 3D Sound Retrieval System (SRS) function compensates for the flat, two dimensional sound image limitations by reestablishing the necessary information that allows the human ear to hear in three dimensions.

Models equipped with the internal modem use the Advanced Communication Adapter, which enables you to use the digital signal processor (DSP) WaveTable MidiSynth function.

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Using the 3D Sound Retrieval System (SRS) Function

To use the SRS function, do the following:

Double-click on the small speaker icon ( ) at the bottom right of the Windows desktop.

or Click on the Start button, and then select Programs,

Accessories, Multimedia, and Volume Control. The “Master Out” window appears:

Make sure that the SRS Balance column is displayed and the Mute checkbox is unchecked.

If the column is displayed and the checkbox is not checked, exit the window. You can use the SRS function; skip the remaining steps.

If the column is not displayed, select Options on the upper left corner of the window and select Properties. The “Properties” window appears:

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Put a check mark on SRS and press OK. You return to the “Master Out” window.

Make sure that the Mute checkbox is unchecked.

Exit the “Master Out” window.

Now you can use the SRS function.

Using the MIDI Features

To use the MIDI features, do the following:

Click on the Start button, and select Settings, Control Panel, and Multimedia. The “Multimedia Properties” window appears:

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Select the MIDI tab.

Select the MIDI for Wave Table MidiSynth Device when you want better quality sound. You can then use the Wave Table MIDI sound.

or Select MIDI for FM Synthesis when you want to use FM MIDI

sound. This is the default setting. or Select MIDI for Crystal** PnP Audio System MPU-401

Compatible when you want to use the external MIDI device attached to the port replicator.

Click on OK to exit the window.

Now you can use the MIDI function.

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Using the ThinkPad Modem

The ThinkPad modem, available on some models, enables you to send or receive data, faxes, and voice over the telephone line. This modem uses a digital signal processor (DSP) and its software can be upgraded, allowing great flexibility. It enables you to enhance the modem capability to 56 Kbps.

Data modem functions

– Asynchronous communications port interface (NS16550A

UART compatible) operation – ITU-T V.34 up to 33.6 Kbps data modem – ITU-T V.32bis protocols with data rates of 4800, 7200, 9600,

12000, and 14000 bps – ITU-T V.32 protocols with data rates of 4800, 9600 uncoded,

and 9600 bps Trellis coded – ITU-T V.21/V.22, V.22bis protocols with data rates from 300

bps to 2400 bps – Hayes** AT command set compatibility – Asynchronous error recovery protocol – Microcom Network Protocol (MNP**) protocols

- Error correction via MNP classes 1–4

- Data compression via MNP class 5 and V.42bis

- MNP class 5 for up to 2x data compression

– VoiceView (Windows 95 only)

Facsimile (fax) modem functions

– Class 1 fax modem – Class 2 fax modem

– G3 transfers

– ITU-T T.4 & T.30 operations – ITU-T V.27ter-2400/4800 bps send/receive – ITU-T V.29-7200/9600 bps send/receive – ITU-T V.17-14400 bps send/receive

You can use this ThinkPad modem only on a public-switched telephone network (PSTN). You cannot use a private branch exchange (PBX) or some other type of digital telephone extension line. If you connect the modem to a line other than PSTN, an error message appears, preventing you from using the line. If you are not sure which kind of phone line you are using, contact your telephone company.

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Attention for Use Overseas

In many countries, you cannot use the ThinkPad modem

function before obtaining approval from the proper authorities.

Your ThinkPad modem is a worldwide modem and can be used in any country where Postal Telegraph and Telephone (PTT) type approval has been obtained. If the country you want is not on the Country Selection listing, see http://www.us.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad/thinkpad.html on the Internet, and download the newest Country Selection list.

If you are a non-U.S. user, run the Country Selection program in the ThinkPad Modem folder after you complete the ThinkPad Modem installation. The “Country Selection” window enables you to change the country name to the country in which you are actually going to use the ThinkPad Modem telephony function in. Click on ThinkPad Modem in your operating system; then click on Country Selection. Confirm whether the selection matches the country name in the Dialing Properties listing (for Windows 95).

For more information on the use of the internal modem in a specific country, contact the IBM customer support center in that country. You can look up the phone number by referring to the international service information booklet that came with your computer.

DANGER

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

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To use the ThinkPad modem, connect one end 1 of the telephone cable to the telephone jack; then connect the other end 2 to the telephone outlet on the wall.

Using the ThinkPad Modem in Windows 95 and Windows NT

When you start Windows, the ThinkPad Modem automatically starts and will be ready for use.

Using the ThinkPad Modem in OS/2

To start the ThinkPad modem from OS/2, do the following:

Open the Communications for OS/2 folder.

Double-click on the Modem icon.

Start your communication program.

Using the 56 Kbps Modem

Your modem can be upgraded to enable communication speeds of up to 56 Kbps (receive only). For upgrade information refer to:

http://www.us.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad/thinkpad.html To take advantage of your modem's 56 Kbps x2** technology, you

must first make sure that your internet service provider (ISP) supports a 56 Kbps modem protocol.

Contact your ISP and determine which 56 Kbps modem protocol they use.

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Determine which 56 Kbps modem protocol your modem supports. To view your modem's supported protocol, do the following:

a) Click on the Start button, and select Programs and

Modem (or Modem & Audio). b) Click on Modem. c) Choose Options from the “Modem Status” window; then

choose Settings.

The available transfer speeds are displayed. The 56 Kbps

protocol your modem supports is listed in parentheses

following the 56 Kbps transfer setting.

If no 56 Kbps transfer setting is listed, your modem's 56

Kbps technology is not currently enabled. Refer to the

user's guide supplement for details.

Your modem and your ISP must support the same 56 Kbps protocol, or your maximum connection speed will be limited to V.34 technology.

Significantly higher Internet modem connection speeds up to 56 Kbps require all-digital transmission connections from your ISP to the line card in the central office to which your phone line is connected. The actual rate of reception is limited by the quality of your telephone line, which may vary from location to location.

In the U.S., current FCC regulations limit the maximum speed for downstream communication to 53 Kbps. Even though your modem contains 56 Kbps technology, connect rate in the receive direction might be significantly less than 56 Kbps.

Currently, 56 Kbps capability is in the receive direction only (from the ISP to your local modem). The transmit or send direction (from your local modem to the ISP) uses V.34 technology.

Note: 56 Kbps transfer rates are not available in all locations or

countries. You must check with your ISP to determine if your area is capable of 56 Kbps transfer rates.

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Telephony Features

The ThinkPad modem, with the associated software, provides the following telephony features:

Industry standard modem support up to 33.6 Kbps Industry standard fax support up to 14.4 Kbps Computer telephony function support

– DTMF and pulse dialing – Detecting DTMF digits received from the phone line – Call progress monitoring

– Auto-dialing feature

– Telephony API (TAPI) support through Windows 95

Unimodem V (Windows 95 only) – Microsoft MS Phone support – VoiceView support for the SystemSoft Talkshop application

and Windows 95 File Transfer (Windows 95 only) – IBM Digital Simultaneous Voice over Data (DSVD) support at

33.6 Kbps

Telephone answering machine support (Windows 95 only)

– Recording and playback of messages and greetings – Answering device with caller ID – Modem class 8 AT commands for TAPI calls

Full-duplex speaker phone support (Windows 95 only)

– Acoustic echo cancelation

Other

– DOS box operation for 33.6 Kbps data and 14.4 Kbps fax – System level and device level power management

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Using the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter

The DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter, available as standard on some models and as an option on others, enables you to view DVD discs with video contents, such as business presentations and DVD movies. It also enables you to use the video overlay and capture functions as well as the MPEG function when you connect a television or a home video equipment to the video-in/out ports. The MPEG function enables you to view MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 videos.

The DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter allows you to take advantage of the following:

DVD and MPEG playback: With the MPEG playback feature, you can play many available video CD, CD-i movies, and DVD titles. No DOS/CD-i game titles are currently supported.

Video-in:

– You can capture still images or motion video from such video

equipment as a video cassette recorder (VCR).

– You can overlay motion video from video equipment.

Video-out: Refer to “Attaching a Television to Your Computer” on page 3-22 on how to use the video-out port.

You will need to install the optional DVD drive to play DVD titles.

Note: You should remember the following points when using the

DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter:

You cannot enable or disable this feature while the playback or capture window is open. Close the playback or the capture window before you make any changes.

The MPEG playback and the video-in (video capture) functions use the same hardware resources. Only one of the two functions can be used at a time. Likewise, no two MPEG functions can be used at the same time.

Instructions for using the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter depends on your operating system:

For Windows 95, go to “Using the DVD Enhanced Video

Adapter with Windows 95” on page 2-45.

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For OS/2, go to “Using the Enhanced Video Features in OS/2”

on page 2-51.

Using the DVD Enhanced Video Adapter with Windows 95

This section describes how to use the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter in Windows 95:

“Using the Capture Function” “Using the Overlay Function” on page 2-47 “Using the MPEG Playback” on page 2-49 “Using the DVD Player” on page 2-50

Using the Capture Function

On your computer, you can use the capture applications supported by Video for Windows. You can also overlay motion video from the video-in port by using applications supported by the MCI (Media Control Interface) overlay.

Notes:

1. Only one capture window can be open at a time.

2. When you use video capture with the overlay screen on, the captured screen might be distorted. However, the data is correctly captured.

To capture motion video, do the following:

Turn off the computer.

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Connect the video in-out cable 1 to the video-in port ( ) 2 of the computer; then connect your video equipment.

Only the video in-out cable 1 is supplied with your computer. The other cables are not supplied; you must purchase them.

If you are using video equipment with an S-video output, connect the S-video port of the video in-out cable to the S-video-out port 3 of your video equipment for better picture quality.

If you are

not

using video equipment with an S-video

output, connect the video in-out cable to the video-out port

4 of your video equipment.

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

Check the Enhanced Video status.

a) Open the ThinkPad Configuration program. b) Select the Enhanced Video/MPEG button ( ).

c) If Video capture/MPEG status is enabled, go to step 5.

If not, continue to the next step.

d) Click on Advanced.

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e) Click on the 1st IRQ list box and assign an IRQ for the

device. (The default IRQ is 11.)

Restart the computer to make the IRQ setting effective.

Start the video capture application program.

If you are going to use the Digital Video Producer (DVP) program, see the online help included in the application.

If you are going to use the Media Player, go to “Using the Overlay Function.”

Using the Overlay Function

You can use the video overlay function using the Media Player for Windows 95. To view a video using the overlay function, do the following:

Open Media Player in Windows.

Click on Device.

Select MCI OVERLAY Driver.

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Operational Restrictions

The following shows restrictions when using the Enhanced Video functions in Windows 95:

You cannot change the video resolution when you are

capturing, overlaying, or playing back an MPEG file.

You can use only one video application at a time—for example, you cannot capture video while playing back an MPEG file.

Video overlay, capture, and MPEG playback functions do not work under the following video modes:

– 800x600 resolution and 16M colors – 1600x1200 resolution and 256 colors – All 16 color modes

Do not select virtual screen in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Video overlay, capture, and MPEG playback functions are not supported in virtual screen mode, such as the 1280x1024 resolution on an LCD.

For better motion video quality of MPEG-2 and DVD movie playback, you should select 1024x768 resolution 256 color.

Audio streams are decoded in software. MPEG/DVD playback performance is contingent upon the speed and power of the system. Audio subsystem needs to be fully functional.

MPEG playback and Video overlay/capure requires Microsoft DirectX 2** support.

DVD titles cannot be played by Media Player. You must use a DVD player application.

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Using the MPEG Playback

The MPEG feature enables hardware to decode MPEG playback files under playback application programs.

To use MPEG playback in Windows 95, do the following:

Open Media Player.

Click on Device.

Do one of the following:

When you want to play MPEG files, select IBM MPEG-2. When you want to play a movie or CD, select

CD-i/VideoCD.

When you want to play a video CD or a CD-i movie from the CD-ROM drive of your computer, click on the Play ( ) icon.

Otherwise, select the MPEG file you want to play; then click on the Play ( ) icon.

Changing the Drive Letter

You must change the drive letter when you use the MPEG playback function. To change the drive letter for CD-i/VideoCD, do the following:

Select Control Panel from the My Computer folder.

Click on the Multimedia icon.

Select Advanced.

Click on Media control device.

Click on IBM MPEG CD-i/VideoCD[mci].

Confirm that Use this Media Control device is selected; then select Settings.

Change the drive letter.

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Using the DVD Player

When you install the optional DVD drive and the player application shipped with the option, you can view various DVD titles. You can view DVD movies on your computer screen or on your TV.

When you attach your computer to the television, you can view a DVD movie on your TV screen either as an MPEG full-screen or as a computer-overlay screen. You can switch between these two modes by using the Fn+F7 keys. To enable this screen switching function, you should select Enable for the Video out port (TV out) on the “Enhanced Video/MPEG” window of the ThinkPad Configuration program. In summary, you can view a DVD movie on the following:

You cannot use this screen switching function if you selected Disable for the Video out port (TV out) on the “Enhanced Vide/MPEG” window of the ThinkPad Configuration program. Then you can see a DVD movie only as an MPEG full-screen image on your TV. In summary, you can see as follows:

LCD Screen External Display TV Screen

MPEG on Graphics Not applicable MPEG full screen

(when you play MPEG)

No image Not applicable Computer overlay

screen (no image if the movie is copy-protected)

LCD Screen External Display TV Screen

MPEG on Graphics Same as LCD

screen

MPEG full screen (when you play MPEG)

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Warning

Copyright-protected DVD movies can be viewed only as a full-screen image on the TV, not as a computer-overlay screen image. If you are viewing this type of movie in full TV screen mode and you try to switch to the computer-overlay screen mode using the Fn+F7 keys, your screen will turn black. Press these keys again to return to the full TV screen mode.

Copyright-protected DVD movies contain copy-protect signals that prevent them from being copied. These images, played back on the VCR, are distorted.

To attach your computer to the television, refer to “Attaching a Television to Your Computer” on page 3-22.

Using the Enhanced Video Features in OS/2

You can capture still images and motion video using the video capture application Video IN supported by MMPM/2, and the video-in port of your computer.

Notes:

1. You need at least 12 MB of memory to capture video from the video-in port using Video IN.

2. When installing the Enhanced Video device driver, install Video IN from the BonusPak, prior to the device drivers.

3. The DVD/MPEG feature is not supported in OS/2.

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To capture a motion video, do the following:

Turn off the computer and connect the video in-out cable 1 to the video-in port ( ) 2 of the computer; then connect your

video equipment.

Cables other than the video in-out cable 1 are not supplied with the computer.

If you are using video equipment with S-video output, connect the S-video port of the video in-out cable to the S-video-out port of your video equipment 3 for better picture quality.

If you are

not

using video equipment with S-video output, connect the composite video port of the video in-out cable to the video-out port of your video equipment 4 .

If your video equipment has only one audio-output port, use

the left-audio connector of the audio cable.

Check the Enhanced Video status.

a) Open the ThinkPad Configuration program and select the

Enhanced Video/MPEG button ( ).

b) If Video capture/MPEG status is enabled, go to step 4.

If not, continue to the next step.

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c) Click on Advanced; then click on the 1st IRQ list box and

assign an IRQ for the device. (The default IRQ is 11.)

Operational Restrictions

You must be aware on the following points when using the Enhanced Video feature:

Do not use the Enhanced Video feature (capturing or overlaying video images using the Video-IN Recorder) in the following display modes:

– 800x600 resolution and 16M colors, – 1600x1200 resolution and 256 colors

If you use the Enhanced Video feature in these display modes, the image may be corrupted.

Do not select virtual screen in the ThinkPad Configuration program.

The video overlay and the capture functions are not supported in virtual screen mode, such as the 1280x1024 resolution on an LCD.

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Using Easy-Setup

Your computer provides a user-friendly program called “Easy-Setup” that allows you to select various setup parameters. You should perform this program before you start using your computer. Do the following steps to start the program:

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

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

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 to the “Easy-Setup” menu.

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.

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Pressing the Config button displays the “Config” submenu. It shows information about the installed memory and system board. You can also use the Multiple Display function, and enable or disable the Wake-On-LAN and Flash-Over-LAN functions. Go to “Knowing Your Configuration” on page 2-56.

Pressing the Date/Time button displays the “Date and Time” submenu. It is used to set the current date and time. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” on page 2-57.

Pressing the Password button displays the “Password” submenu. It is used to set the power-on password, hard disk password, and the supervisor password. Go to “Using Passwords” on page 2-16.

Notes:

1. An icon for HDD-2 is displayed in solid black if an optional secondary hard disk exists in the UltraBay II. It will be displayed in a lighter shade if this option is not installed.

2. An unlocked lock icon shows a password not yet set.

Pressing the Start up button displays the “Start up” submenu. It is used to change the startup sequence of your computer. Go to “Changing the Drive Startup Sequence” on page 2-57.

Pressing the Test button displays the “Test” submenu. It is used to run diagnostic tests on your computer to check for hardware errors. Go to “Testing Your Computer” on page 4-32.

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

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Knowing Your Configuration

To find out which devices are installed on your computer, do the following:

Start Easy-Setup (refer to “Using Easy-Setup” on page 2-54).

Click on Config in the “Easy-Setup” menu. The “Configuration” submenu appears:

Move the cursor to any device icon whose information you want and click on it. Detailed information on that device is displayed.

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

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

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

The Network button sets the Wake on LAN, the startup sequence, and the Flash update features. For further information. refer to the chapter on “Total Cost of Ownership” in the online book.

Initialize sets all device settings to the default values.

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Click on Exit to exit from the submenus, or press Esc to cancel the selection.

Setting the Date and Time

To change the date and time, do the following:

Start Easy-Setup (refer to “Using Easy-Setup” on page 2-54).

Click on Date/Time on the “Easy-Setup” menu. The “Date/Time” submenu appears:

Move the cursor to any field (year, month, date, hour, minute, or second) and place the pointer on any of the arrow icons ( ,

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

double-arrow icon scrolls the numbers faster.

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

Changing the Drive Startup Sequence

This feature enables you to change the startup sequence of the drives in your computer. It is useful when you have different operating systems on different replaceable hard disk drives or in PC cards. You can have the system boot up from these devices.

Attention

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 do, your data and programs will be erased or overwritten.

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To change the startup sequence, do the following:

Start Easy-Setup (refer to “Using Easy-Setup” on page 2-54).

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

Click on Power-On in the submenu. The “Power-On” submenu appears:

The FDD-1 icon is the diskette drive in the UltraBay II, if you have one. If you don't have one but you have a diskette drive

The Power-On button sets the startup sequence of your computer.

The Network button sets the network functions of your computer.

For more information on this function, refer to the chapter on “System Management” in the online book.

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in the docking station, that diskette drive becomes FDD-1.If you have an additional diskette drive, that drive becomes FDD-2.

The hard disk drive in your computer is HDD-1. If you have a hard disk drive in the UltraBay II, that drive becomes HDD-2. The HDD-3 and HDD-4 are the external hard disk drives on the docking station.

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.

The device moves up to box 1. You cannot set a hard disk drive before a PCMCIA** card.

If you are using a remote program loading (RPL) system through a token-ring card or some other network card, do the following:

Select Network and click on it. The “Speed” menu appears.

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 and exit this menu.

Repeat these steps for the other devices. You can set up to four devices.

Click on OK or press Enter to save the changes.

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Chapter 3. Installing Options

This chapter describes how to install (and remove) the following options:

Installing IBM Options ........................ 3-2

Installing a Memory Option .................... 3-2

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the HDD Bay ........ 3-5

Installing the Battery Pack .................... 3-6

Removing and Installing a Device in UltraBay II ....... 3-7

Installing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive .......... 3-9

Installing the Secondary Battery Pack ........... 3-10

Installing the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter ...... 3-10

Replacing the Backup Battery ................. 3-11

Attaching a Mouse, a Numeric Keypad, or an External

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Inserting or Removing a PC Card ............... 3-15

Installing Other Devices ...................... 3-17

Using a Docking Station .................... 3-17

Docking with Your Computer Powered Off ........ 3-18

Undocking with Your Computer Powered On or While in

Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Presetting a Device to Avoid a Resource Conflict .... 3-20

Using the Security System Lock ............... 3-21

Attaching a Television to Your Computer .......... 3-22

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Installing IBM Options

This section describes how to install (and remove) IBM options.

Installing a Memory Option

You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a

dual inline memory module (DIMM)

Attention

To avoid damaging the DIMM memory board electrically, do not touch the connector edge directly with your hands.

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

Discharge any static electricity that may be in your body by touching a metal object with your hands.

Turn the computer upside down.

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

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Locate the DIMM socket and insert the DIMM 3 so that its notch aligns with the tab on the socket; then pivot the DIMM

4 .

The DIMM should be inserted into either socket at an angle of approximately 20°.

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If you have another DIMM, install it into the vacant socket.

Removing a Memory Option

To remove the DIMM from its socket, push out the left and right latches.

Replace the bottom cover and the screw, and turn the computer rightside up.

Connect the AC Adapter to the computer.

Power on the computer and confirm the new memory size. For example, information such as the following appears:

32384 KB OK

Is the new memory size what you expected? Yes You have installed the DIMM successfully. Go to the

next step.

No Go to “Testing Your Computer” on page 4-32.

Turn off the computer and reconnect all cables.

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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the HDD Bay

Attention

The hard disk is a delicate device; therefore, handle it carefully. You can damage this device if you drop it on a hard surface.

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

Turn the computer upside down, unscrew the HDD bay cover screw 1 using a coin, slide the latch to the rear 2 , and remove the bay cover 3 .

Note: To prevent others from gaining access to the hard disk

drive. you can change the coin screw at the rear with a normal screw shipped with your computer.

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Pull out the hard disk drive from the bay.

Insert the new hard disk drive into the bay and screw on the HDD bay cover.

Make sure you insert the hard disk drive with the label facing

down.

Turn the computer rightside up, connect the AC Adapter to the computer, and turn on the computer.

Installing the Battery Pack

If you are going to use ac power without the battery pack, or if you want to replace the battery pack, do the following:

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 .

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Insert the new battery pack until it snaps into place; then push in the bay eject lever to the level position.

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

Removing and Installing a Device in UltraBay II

You can install one of the following devices in UltraBay II:

CD-ROM Drive Diskette Drive DVD Drive

Secondary Hard Disk Drive

(requires a secondary HDD adapter)

Secondary Battery Pack

(requires a battery adapter)

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Before you remove a CD-ROM device or a diskette drive from the UltraBay II, make sure there are no CD-ROMs or diskettes inserted in the drive.

To remove a device from the UltraBay II, do the following:

(Cold unplugging only.)

Power off the computer, disconnect the

AC Adapter, and disconnect all cables from the computer.

Slide the right release latch to the right 1 .

Gently lift up the bay eject lever 2 and remove the device from the bay 3 .

Install another device into the UltraBay II by referring to the manuals shipped with the option.

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Make sure you align the slanted edge of the device with the slant on the UltraBay II.

You can install the screws shipped with your computer to prevent others from gaining access to the device (see page 1-6).

Installing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive

Before you install the secondary hard disk drive into the UltraBay II, do the following:

Attach the ThinkPad 770 Second Hard Disk Drive Adapter option 770 adapter component 1 .

Open the disk stopper 2 , install the hard disk drive into the adapter 3 .

Slide the hard disk drive to the right 4 and close the stopper

5 .

Note: The ThinkPad 770 Second Hard Disk Drive Adapter

option includes a 760 and a 765 adapter component for installing the ThinkPad Model 760 and 765 hard disks.

Install the secondary hard disk drive adapter option into the UltraBay II.

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Installing the Secondary Battery Pack

Before installing a secondary battery pack into the battery bay, attach the battery pack to the adapter case; then insert it into the bay.

Installing the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter

To install the adapter, do the following:

Turn the computer upside down.

Remove the battery pack.

Remove the screws on the adapter slot 1 and remove the cover 2 .

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Insert the adapter into the slot 3 and replace the screws 4 and the battery pack.

Turn the computer rightside up.

Refer to “Using the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter” on page 2-44 for details on the usage.

Replacing the Backup Battery

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

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

Turn the computer upside down.

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

Find the old backup battery in the bottom compartment and remove it from the battery holder by pushing it in 3 ; then lifting it up 4 .

Install a new backup battery.

Replace the bottom cover.

Connect the AC Adapter to the computer.

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Attaching a Mouse, a Numeric Keypad, or an External Keyboard

You can attach a mouse, a numeric keypad, or an external keyboard to the external-input-device port.

Mouse

Keypad

Keyboard

You must turn off your computer before connecting the mouse.

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

If you want to use an external keyboard and a mouse at the same time, you must use the optional keyboard/mouse connector cable and do the following:

Turn off the computer.

Connect the optional keyboard/mouse connector cable to the external-input-device port 1 on your computer.

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Connect the external keyboard and mouse to the connectors

2 on the cable connector.

You cannot use the numeric keypad on your computer when you are using the external keyboard.

Inserting or Removing a PC Card

This section explains how to insert and remove a PC Card.

Your computer has an upper and a lower PC Card slot. This slot supports the following type of cards:

PCMCIA (Type I, Type II, and Type III)

CardBus

Zoomed Video (ZV)

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You can insert a Type I and a Type II card into the upper 1 and lower 2 slots and a Type III (double-height) card into the lower slot.

Refer to the chapter “Using PC Cards” in the online book for details on their usage.

Make sure that the notch 3 on the PC Card is on the left.

Insert the PC Card all the way into the slot. To remove a card, push the button; the card will pop out.

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IBM ThinkPad 770, 954840U User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual