IBM C79EGMST User Manual

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IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference

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IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference

IBM

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Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Safety Information” on page xiii, “Ergonomics Information” on page 40, and “Notices” on page 173.

First Edition (January 1998)

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Thank You for Selecting

an IBM ThinkPad 600 Computer

We have developed this ThinkPad computer to meet

both your technical requirements and your high

expectations. To help us continue to build products

that address your mobile computing needs,

please take a moment to complete the ThinkPad* Registration

in the

Setup Guide

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Functional Highlights

Compact design with core technology

High-speed processor

Large-capacity hard disk drive

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

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

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

Large color LCD

The large TFT (thin-film transistor) or HPA (high performance addressing) display provides clear and brilliant text and graphics.

Lithium-ion battery pack

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

Audio with 3D stereo sound

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

The audio feature supports the following:

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

44 KHz sampling.

DOS games using the Sound Blaster Pro** interface.

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The model equipped with a digital signal processor (DSP), called the IBM Advanced Communication Processor, features a high-quality MIDI wave table synthesizer with 128 instruments and up to 32 voices.

To use the audio function

ThinkPad modem

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

To use the ThinkPad modem function

TrackPoint* with enhanced controls

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

To use the TrackPoint

PC Card support

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

Online book

“TrackPoint” on page 8

To install the PC Card

“Inserting a PC Card” on page 72

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

About This Book ............................ xi

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

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

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

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

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

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

Replacing the Battery Pack ..................... 34

Handling Your Computer ...................... 36

Contents

Laser Compliance Statement ................... xv

Rear View of the Computer .................... 5

Bottom View of the Computer ................... 5

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

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

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

Online Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

ThinkPad Customization CD ................... 32

Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Diskette Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board .............. 33

ThinkPad Don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

ThinkPad Do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cleaning Your Computer ..................... 38

Carrying Your Computer ..................... 38

Extending Your Computer's Battery Life ............ 39

Ruggedized Mobile Computers ................. 40

Ergonomics Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

For More Information ....................... 42

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

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

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

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

Replacing the UltraslimBay Device ................. 57

Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally .............. 61

Removing the Diskette Drive from the Enclosure ....... 62

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

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Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad ...... 63

Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse .......... 64

Disabling the TrackPoint ..................... 66

Attaching an External Monitor ................... 67

Display Output Location ..................... 68

Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Inserting a PC Card ......................... 72

Removing the PC Card ...................... 75

Using a Docking Station ....................... 76

Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer ............. 85

Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Entering a Password ....................... 87

Setting a Password ........................ 88

Changing and Removing a Password ............. 92

Power-On Password with Supervisor Authority ........ 96

Using the Personalization Editor .................. 98

Entering Your Personal Data .................. 98

Deleting the Personalization Window .............. 101

Using Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems ............ 103

Frequently Asked Questions .................... 104

Hints, Tips, and Limitations ..................... 111

Using the Power Management Modes ............. 113

Using a PC Card with the Docking Station .......... 113

USB Connector Considerations ................. 113

Using a Second CardBus Card ................. 114

Using an External Condenser Microphone ........... 114

Using the NetMeeting Software ................. 115

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Error Codes or Messages .................... 118

No Error Codes or Messages .................. 122

Input Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Suspend or Hibernation Problems ............... 124

LCD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

An Indicator Problem ....................... 129

Battery Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

CD-ROM Drive Problems .................... 130

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Infrared Communication Problems ............... 131

An Audio or a Telephony Problem ............... 132

A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problem ............. 132

A Modem Problem ........................ 133

PC Card Problems ........................ 134

Docking Station Problems .................... 137

A Printer Problem ......................... 138

External Monitor Problems .................... 139

Port Replicator Problems ..................... 140

Other Option Problems ...................... 141

Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Testing Your Computer ....................... 144

Test the SelectaDock I and II .................. 146

Recovering Lost or Damaged Software .............. 147

Using the Diskette Factory .................... 148

Using the ThinkPad Customization CD ............. 149

Using the Recovery CD ..................... 150

Chapter 5. Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Information on Your Computer ................... 154

Option List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Problem Recording Sheet .................... 155

Customer Support and Service ................... 156

Help by Telephone ........................ 156

ThinkPad EasyServ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Getting Help around the World ................. 157

Fax Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Electronic Support Services ................... 158

Purchasing Additional Services ................... 160

Enhanced PC Support Line ................... 160

Client Support Line ........................ 160

Network and Server Support Line ................ 161

Ordering Support Line Services ................. 162

Warranty and Repair Services .................. 163

Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates ............ 164

Getting Update Diskettes ..................... 164

Ordering Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

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Appendix A. Features and Specifications ........... 165

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

IBM Power Cords ........................... 168

Appendix B. Product Warranties and Notices ........ 169

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Electronic Emission Notice .................... 174

Telecommunication Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Industry Canada Requirements ................. 178

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

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About This Book

This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM ThinkPad 600 computer. Be sure to read the

ThinkPad Setup Guide

and Chapter 1 of this book before using the computer.

Appendix A, "Features and Specifications," describes the features and specifications associated with your computer, including information on power cords.

Appendix B, "Product Warranties and Notices," contains the warranty statements for your computer and notices for this book.

The glossary defines terms appearing in this book. The book concludes with an index.

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Icons Used in This Book

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

Information for IBM OS/2 users.

Information for Microsoft Windows 3.11 users.

Information for Microsoft Windows 95 users.

Information for IBM DOS users.

Information for Microsoft Windows NT users.

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Safety Information

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

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

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

Electrical Safety Notice

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication 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.

To Connect

Turn everything OFF.

First, attach all cables to devices.

Attach the signal cables to receptacles.

Attach the power cord to an outlet.

Turn the device ON.

To Disconnect

Turn everything OFF.

First, remove the power cord from the outlet.

Remove signal cables from receptacles.

Remove all cables from devices.

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DANGER

Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit the rechargeable battery pack. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-IBM-4333 for information on disposal.

CAUTION: The lithium battery (IBM P/N 02K6502 UL-recognized component—File No. MH12210) can be replaced only by your dealer or an IBM service representative. It contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: (1) throw or immerse into water, (2) heat to more than 100°C (212°F), or (3) attempt to repair or disassemble. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations.

CAUTION: The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display (LCD) contains mercury. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations.

The LCD is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the computer can cause the LCD to break. If the LCD breaks and the internal fluid gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes; then get medical care if any symptoms are present after washing.

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Laser Compliance Statement

The CD-ROM drive of the IBM ThinkPad 600 computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the top of the drive.

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

The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class I laser products.

In other countries, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of EN60825.

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

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Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer

This chapter provides basic information about your computer.

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

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

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

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

Replacing the Battery Pack ..................... 34

Handling Your Computer ...................... 36

Rear View of the Computer .................... 5

Bottom View of the Computer ................... 5

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

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

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

Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

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

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

ThinkPad Configuration Program .............. 24

Online Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

ThinkPad Customization CD ................... 32

Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Diskette Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board .............. 33

ThinkPad Don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

ThinkPad Do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cleaning Your Computer ..................... 38

Carrying Your Computer ..................... 38

Extending Your Computer's Battery Life ............ 39

Ruggedized Mobile Computers ................. 40

Ergonomics Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

For More Information ....................... 42

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Identifying the Hardware Features

Front View of the Computer

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1 The color LCD screen

displays computer output.

2 The brightness control

(for TFT) adjusts the

brightness of the display. The contrast control (for

HPA) adjusts the contrast of the display.

3 The built-in microphone

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

4 The PC Card eject

buttons eject the PC Card

from the PC Card slot.

5 The PC Card slots accept

PC Cards.

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

7 The headphone jack, a

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

8 The microphone/line-in

jack, a -inch (3.5-mm)

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

9 The external diskette

drive connector is where

you connect the cable of the external diskette drive.

1 The LCD latch opens the

LCD when pressed.

11 The diskette-eject button

ejects the diskette from the diskette drive.

12 The diskette-drive is the

drive for the UltraslimBay.

13 The TrackPoint buttons

work with the TrackPoint stick 17 and provide a function similar to that of a mouse button.

14 The hard disk drive is the

built-in hard disk drive of the computer.

15 The Fn key is used with

the function keys to activate the Fn key functions.

16 The left and right internal

speakers generate stereo

sound.

17 The TrackPoint stick is a

built-in pointing device that provides a function similar to that of a mouse.

18 The system-status

indicators consist

indicators and their associated symbols.

19 You can attach the diskette

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

2 The emergency hole is

used to eject the CD-ROM tray if it does not open with the eject button.

21 The CD-ROM eject button

ejects the CD-ROM tray.

22 The CD-ROM access

indicator is on when data

is read from a CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

23 The CD-ROM drive is the

drive for the UltraslimBay.

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Identifying the Hardware Features

Rear View of the Computer

Bottom View of the Computer

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Rear View of the Computer

The security keyhole is used with a mechanical lock.

The modem

connector is used for

connecting your computer to a telephone line.

3 The power switch turns

the computer on and off.

4 The reset switch is used

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

The universal serial

bus (USB) connector

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

The power jack is where the AC Adapter cable is connected.

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

The

system-expansion connector (240-pin) allows

Identifying the Hardware Features

you to connect the port replicator or docking station.

The parallel

connector is where you

connect a parallel-printer signal cable.

The external-monitor

connector is where you

attach the external monitor.

The

external-input-device connector is used to

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

Bottom View of the Computer

1 The UltraslimBay device

lock is a lock for the

device in the UltraslimBay.

2 When the bay LED is on,

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

3 The memory-slot cover

covers the memory slot.

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4 The memory slot accepts

an SDRAM dual inline memory module (DIMM) option.

5 The battery-pack latch

locks or releases the battery pack.

6 Put your name plate here.

7 To remove the hard disk,

loosen this hard disk screw. You can use the

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

8 The battery pack is a

built-in power source for the computer.

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System-Status Indicators

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

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System-Status Indicators

Symbol Color Meaning

1 Battery status Green Enough battery power remains for operation.

Blinking

The battery pack needs to be charged.

orange Orange The battery pack is being charged.

2 Suspend mode Green The computer is in suspend mode.

Blinking green

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

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

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

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

enable or disable the keypad by pressing and holding the Shift key, and pressing the NumLk key. For details, see “Numeric Keypad” on page 13.

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

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

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

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

application programs support this function.

Not all

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

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

when the computer is on and not in suspend mode.

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Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

Functions of Your Computer

This section includes the following topics: Keyboard functions

UltraslimBay ThinkPad utilities Online book

Keyboard Functions

Your computer's keyboard has the following functions: TrackPoint

Fn key Numeric keypad

TrackPoint

The keyboard contains a unique cursor-pointing device called the

TrackPoint

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

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

Note: The TrackPoint driver is required for the unique TrackPoint functions

such as Press-to-Select, Scrolling, or the Magnifying Glass.

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The TrackPoint pointing device consists of a stick on the keyboard and three click buttons below the keyboard. Movement of the cursor on the screen is controlled by the amount of pressure that you apply to the nonslip cap on the stick in any direction parallel to the keyboard; the stick itself does cursor moves corresponds to the pressure you apply to the stick. The function of the click buttons depends on the software you are using.

Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

not

move. The speed at which the

Stick

Left click button

Center button

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

Place your hands in the typing position and press gently

Right click button

with either index finger on the stick in the direction you want the cursor to move.

Pressing the stick away from you moves the cursor up the screen; pressing it toward you moves the cursor down the screen. You can also move the cursor side to side by pressing sideways.

Note: The cursor may drift. This is not a defect. Do not use the

TrackPoint until the cursor stops moving.

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

Changing 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.

For customizing the TrackPoint page 44 .

“Customizing the TrackPoint” on

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Fn Key

The Fn key function allows you to change operational features instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the

Fn key 1 ; then press the appropriate function key 2 (F1 to F12, PgUp, PgDn, or BackSpace.)

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The Fn Key Lock Function

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

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program, (See “ThinkPad Configuration Program” on page 24.) click on Accessibility

) button, and click on Enable for Fn key lock. You can

( also set up by typing PS2 FNS E at the command prompt.

once

After you enable the Fn key lock and press Fn

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

twice

If you press Fn

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

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Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

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

Feature and icon

Fuel-Gauge display on or off

Power mode switching

Key Combination Meaning

Power Mode Functions

+ (Only for OS/2 or Windows users)

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

Note: The Fuel-Gauge program must be activated before

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

Click on Start.

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

During battery-power operation, the power mode changes as follows:

Power Conservation Functions for Battery Power

Standby mode

Suspend mode

Hibernation mode

Switching between the LCD and the external monitor

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

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

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

Other Functions

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

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