Best blend of portability and essential features
IBM ThinkPad R32 notebooks
Highlights
Speed through tasks with a Mobile
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor-M
and ATI® Mobility graphics that
don’t require system memory.
Recover your system quickly in
the event of a software problem.
Connect your way with up to
three integrated communications
choices and easy upgrades.
Rely on worldwide IBM
service and support available
24 x 71 in over 160 countries
and 22 languages2.
Essentials to go
IBM ThinkPad® R32 notebooks pack
ready-to-run essentials for frequently
mobile users into a sleek, lightweight
system that’s simple and affordable.
Their mobile Pentium 4 processors up
to 2GHz3 and easy-to-read 14.1" TFT
displays provide robust functionality at
travel weights as low as 5.6 lb4.
Wireless your way
Standards-based Cisco Aironet®
Wireless 802.11b technology built
into select models easily integrates into
your Cisco wireless network for fast,
secure connections. It’s Wi-Fi certified5
and provides enhanced signal strength6
from the dual antenna. Select models are
equipped with a dual antenna for easy
upgrades to future wireless technology7.
IBM Think Pad R30
Top 5 Notebook PCs: Value
PC World (US)
January-July 2002
The leader in secure wireless computing
The IBM Embedded Security
Subsystem 2.0 on select models helps
protect data and wired or wireless
communications (requires IBM Client
Security Software download and
third-party digital certificate, not
included). It complies with the Trusted
Computing Platform Alliance (TCPA)
standards recognized as the computer
security benchmark by more than 180
companies. Plus, Rapid RestoreTM PC
(available for download)—a one-button
recover and restore solution—further
protects data by helping prevent loss
due to software corruption.
There for you
Need help along the way? Just call. Along
with IBM service and support, ThinkPad
notebooks feature warranty8 coverage up
to three years. Your ThinkPad purchase
includes international warranty service;
personalized, Web-based support
and e-mail updates9, and EasyServTM
for onsite pickup and delivery10.
Call 1 888 SHOP IBM or go to ibm.com
to buy direct, locate an IBM reseller or for more information.
IBM ThinkPad R32 features
1 Access ThinkPad
2 Integrated wireless antenna
(select models)
3 Rapid Restore PC
4 Legendary IBM keyboard
5 IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
(select models)
(Shown with optional ThinkPad Port Replicator
and DVD -ROM drive)
6 ThinkLight
TM
7 RJ-11 and RJ-45 modem and
Ethernet ports (back);
2 USB ports (1 left side, 1 back),
S-video out
8 ThinkPad Port Replicator support
9 UltrabayTM Plus
10 Mobile Intel
Pentium 4-M and
DDR memory
The ThinkPad advantage
1 The ThinkPad Button launches Access ThinkPad to simplify access
to online11 and on-system resources, including Access Connections
and the Access Support portal, featuring self-diagnosis and automated
service solutions.
2 An integrated wireless antenna in the display12 provides
enhanced signal strength for select models with integrated Cisco
802.11b or standard wireless LAN and easy upgrades to future
wireless technology.
3 Rapid Restore PC (available for download)—a one-button recover
and restore solution—helps protect data and saves potential downtime
by creating a mirror image of the hard disk drive and restoring it quickly
should the main software image become corrupted.
4 IBM keyboard resists damage caused by spills13 and features
standard-size14 keys, individual volume control and a TrackPoint®
pointing device with Internet Scroll Bar for comfort and ease.
5 The IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 on select models
helps protect data and secure communications (requires Client Security
Software download and third-party digital certificate, not included).
6 ThinkLight keyboard light, exclusive to IBM ThinkPad notebooks,
lets you work in low-light conditions.
7 RJ-11 and RJ-45 ports eliminate the need for cable or card
swapping to get connected with integrated modem or Ethernet.
Standard expansion ports for multimedia include 2 USB ports
and S-video out.
8 ThinkPad Port Replicator support—common to ThinkPad X,
T, R and A Series notebooks—provides easy cable management
and quick access to office resources like a printer, external monitor
or USB devices through the optional ThinkPad Port Replicator.
9 The Ultrabay Plus integrated modular bay now supports all
optional Ultrabay 2000 devices, including a second battery.
10 Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor-M and up to 256MB Double
Data Rate (DDR) memory come standard (expandable to 1GB15)
and provide enhanced power for easy multitasking.
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IBM ThinkPad R32 specifications
Machine type
(model number)
Processor/Level 2 cache
Display/ resolution
Hard disk drive
Memor y (std/max17)
Optical drive
Video graphics
Communications
Li-Ion battery life
Ports
Slots
IBM Embedded
Security Subsystem 2.0
Keyboard
Dimensions
Travel weight4/
weight with optical drive
Port Replicator support
Limited warranty
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8
16
2659-N4U
2658-N4U
NEW! Mobile Intel®
Pentium® 4 Processor-M
2GHz3/512KB
14.1" TFT XGA/
1024x768
15
30GB
256MB/1GB PC2100
DDR SDRAM
8X Max18 DVD-ROM 8X Max DVD-ROM 8X Max DVD-ROM 8X Max DVD-ROM K4U: CD-ROM
ATI Mobility RADEONTM
7000 16MB
Wi-Fi wireless,
56K19 modem,
10/100 Ethernet
3.2hr 3.3hr 3.2hr 3.3hr KJU, K4U: 3.3hr
2 USB; parallel ; S-video out; Infrared; Port Replicator; external display; AC adapter; RJ-11, RJ- 45; audio: headphone /line-out,
external microphone /line-in; KJU and KHU models only: IEEE 1394
1 Type II or
1 Type III PC Card
yes yes yes no KHU: yes
ergonomic keyboard with palm rest, TrackPoint pointing device with “Press-to-Select” and Internet Scroll Bar
12x10x1.5" 12x10x1.5" 12x10x1.5" 12x10x1.5" 12x10x1.5"
5.6 lb/6 lb 5.6 lb/6 lb 5.6 lb/6 lb 5.6 lb/6 lb KJU, KHU: 5.6 lb/6.2 lb
yes yes yes yes yes
2659: 3 years/
1 year batter y
2658: 1 year/
1 year batter y
September 2002
2659-N3U
2658-N3U
NEW! Mobile Intel
Pentium 4 Processor-M
2GHz /512KB
14.1" TFT XGA/
1024x768
30GB 30GB 20GB KJU: 40GB
256MB/1GB PC2100
DDR SDRAM
ATI Mobility RADEON
7000 16MB
56K modem,
10/100 Ethernet
(Wi-Fi wireless
upgradable6 with
built-in antenna)
1 Type II or
1 Type III PC Card
2659: 3 years/
1 year batter y
2658: 1 year/
1 year batter y
2659-N5U
2658-N5U
NEW! Mobile Intel
Pentium 4 Processor-M
2GHz /512KB
14.1" TFT XGA/
1024x768
256MB/1GB PC2100
DDR SDRAM
ATI Mobility RADEON
7000 16MB
Cisco 802.11b wireless,
56K modem,
10/100 Ethernet
1 Type II or
1 Type III PC Card
2659: 3 years/
1 year batter y
2658: 1 year/
1 year batter y
2659-J3U
2658-J3U
NEW! Mobile Intel
Pentium 4 Processor-M
1.8GHz/512KB
14.1" TFT XGA/
1024x768
256MB/1GB PC2100
DDR SDRAM
ATI Mobility RADEON
7000 16MB
56K modem,
10/100 Ethernet
(Wi-Fi wireless
upgradable with
built-in antenna)
1 Type II or
1 Type III PC Card
2659: 3 years/
1 year batter y
2658: 1 year/
1 year batter y
2658 (KJU, KHU, K4U)
NEW! Mobile Intel
Pentium 4 Processor-M
1.7GHZ/ 512KB
14.1" TFT XGA/
1024x768
KHU: 30GB
K4U: 20GB
128MB/1GB PC2100
DDR SDRAM
KJU, KHU: CD-RW/
DVD-ROM Combo
ATI Mobility RADEON
7000 16MB
KHU: Wi-Fi wireless,
56K modem,
10/100 Ethernet;
KJU, K4U: 56K modem,
10/100 Ethernet
KHU: 3.2hr
1 Type II or
1 Type III PC Card
KJU, K4U: no
K4U: 5.6 lb/6 lb
1 year/
1 year batter y
IBM ThinkPad R32 software
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Preloaded operating system
Supported operating systems
Included soft ware24 (preloaded)
(downloadable) • Client Security Software
(license–CD not included ) • Lotus® SmartSuite® Millennium • Lotus Notes® Stand-alone Client
For important warranty information, see page 6.
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional:
2659 (N5U, N4U, N3U, J3U), 2658 (N5U, N4U, N3U, KJU, KHU, J3U) ;
Microsoft Windows XP Home: 2658 (K4U)
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Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows 98 Gold, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows NT® 4.0 SP6a
• Access ThinkPad
–Access Connections
–Access Help
–Access Support
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• ConfigSafe
(Windows 2000 models only)
• IBM RecordNow and DLA by Veritas
(select models)
(Embedded Security Subsystem
models only)
• InterVideo WinDVD
• Microsoft Office XP Small
Business Edition25 (select models)
• Norton AntiVirus (OEM Edition)
• PC-Doctor
• ThinkPad Utilities
• Update Connector
• IBM Director Agent
• IBM Rapid Restore PC
• Software Delivery Assistant
• System Migration Assistant
TM,2 6
“ Overall, the [IBM
ThinkPad] R31 has
good construction,
components, and
performance, giving
users the quality that
usually comes from
the IBM ThinkPad line.”
—Smart Computing, June 2002
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Customize your ThinkPad notebook.
IBM ImageUltra Offerings
Engage ImageUltra Services and let
IBM handle the process of custom
software image creation for your large
enterprise. Or leverage the tools used
in ImageUltra Services and handle
image software creation yourself
with the IBM ImageUltra Builder for
IBM Clients V1.0. Visit ibm.com /
pc/services for more information.
IBM ServicePac® for Warranty and
Maintenance Options
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Get prompt, consistent response
from IBM for less downtime.
Tailor service levels to your needs.
Optional service includes parts
and labor during and beyond the
warranty period. Visit ibm.com /
pc/services for more information.
IBM Networking Services
Deploy a secure, large-scale
wireless infrastructure based
on Cisco technology quickly and
cost effectively with help from
Cisco-certified IBM professionals.
Visit ibm.com/services/alliances/
cisco for more information.
Financing options
Implement IBM Global Services
projects with the help of IBM Global
Financing. Flexible payment plans
let you distribute costs and match
payments to service. Visit ibm.com/
financing for more information.
ThinkPad Port Replicator
02K8667 Enjoy simple cable management for quick access to
ofce resources like printers, external monitors and USB
devices. Or use an IBM USB Serial Parallel Adapter for
easy connectivity to many printers and handhelds.
ThinkPad 72W AC Adapter
02K6 699 Keep three ThinkPad AC adapters for the ultimate in
convenience: one for the ofce, one for your bag and one
to leave at home. Or, to keep the power owing when
and where you need it, take along an extra, fully charged
ThinkPad R Series Li-Ion Battery.
NEW!
IBM iLM300 MicroPortable Data/Video Projector
0037-A03 Travel light with one of the world’s lightest projectors weighing
only 3 lb with striking XGA (1024x768) resolution and a
bright 1100 lumens. Just plug in your ThinkPad notebook
and project, thanks to instant-recognition technology.
Or, choose the IBM iLV200 ValueBased Data/Video Projector
or IBM iLC200 Conference Room Data/Video Projector.
IBM 128MB USB 2.0 Memory Key
22P8 998 Carry up to 88 diskettes worth of data in this thumb-sized
device. It features a write-protection switch to prevent
accidental overwrites and security software creates a
secure partition to protect certain les. Plus, you can
boot to it28, rather than to a boot diskette, for diagnostic
or repair utilities.
4
IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500
09N990 6 Add this wireless bridge between your existing wired
Ethernet infrastructure and wireless-enabled clients. Also
available: IBM High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card 128, IBM
High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway, NEW! Cisco Aironet
Wireless 802.11b Mini PCI Card and the NEW! IBM High
Rate Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter29.
IBM Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive with Rapid Restore
09N4211 Take the ultimate recover and restore solution on the
road. This unique hard disk drive comes preloaded with
IBM Rapid Restore software to enable a complete image
backup of up to 30GB of user data with le compression
(20GB standard capacity). Use with the optional ThinkPad
USB 2.0 CardBus Adapter in the PC Card slot for fast data
transfer—up to 40 times faster than USB 1.130.
September 2002
IBM 256MB PC2100 CL2.5 DDR SDRAM SODIMM
10K0030 Boost performance without breaking the bank—Double
Data Rate SDRAM enables up to twice the performance of
traditional SDRAM memory31. Modules available in 128MB,
256MB or 512MB.
ThinkPad Ultrabay Plus Numeric Keypad
22P7 330 Reach for a number and nd it with the ThinkPad Ultrabay
Plus Numeric Keypad. It ts neatly into your optional
ThinkPad Ultrabay Plus Device Carrier to create an intuitive
keyboard extension. Or, use the ThinkPad Ultrabay Plus
Shown with optional ThinkPad
Ultrabay Plus Device Carrier
Cradle for the WorkPad® c500 Series.
The IBM options shown here are just a sample of the wide range of
accessories and upgrades designed to work with your ThinkPad notebook.
For compatibility information and a complete list of options,
visit ibm.com /pc/options (U.S.) or ibm.com /pc/ca/options (Canada).
The Targus DEFCON
PC Card Fingerprint
Reader makes biometric
authentication portable
to provide another layer
of security for system and
network data wherever you
are. For added protection,
the IBM Embedded
Security Subsystem 2.0
encrypts and stores the
fingerprint image.
For important warranty information, see page 6.
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Get the tools that
inspire success.
Request an IBM PC Guide today.
Call 1 888 SHOP IBM.
September 2002
Need more information?
World Wide Web
ThinkPad home ibm.com /thinkpad
Personal Computing Webcasts ibm.com /pc/webcast
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Services ibm.com /pc/services
Client Security Solutions ibm.com /pc/security
Client Data Migration and Manageability Solutions ibm.com /pc/um/migration
Client Wireless Solutions ibm.com /pc/wireless
Options home ibm.com /pc/options
IBM Global Financing ibm.com /pc/financing
Buy Direct 1 888 SHOP IBM
Reseller locator
U.S. 1 800 IBM-4968
Canada 1 800 IBM-225 5
ibm.com /pc/us/businesspartner
IBM Trade-in program 1 781 320-0123
Warranty Information:
For a copy of applicable product warranties,
write to: Warranty Information, P.O. Box 12195,
RTP, NC, 27709, Attn: Dept JDJA/ B203. IBM
makes no representation or warranty regarding
third party products or services.
1
Response times may vary. May exclude
some holidays.
2
International Warranty Service is available in
any country in which this product is sold and
serviced. Service delivery methods and parts
availability vary by country, may be different
from that in the country of purchase, and are
subject to change without notice. Fees and
restrictions may apply in some countries.
3
Mobile Intel Pentium Processors feature Intel
SpeedStep® Technology. With SpeedStep,
processor speed may be reduced to conserve
battery power.
4
Includes battery and optional travel bezel, instead
of standard optical drive in Ultrabay or Ultrabay
Plus; weight may vary due to vendor components,
manufacturing process and options.
5
Based on IEEE 802.11b. This wireless L AN
product has been designed to permit legal
operation worldwide in regions in which it is
approved. Operation on channels 12-14 is not
permitted in all regulatory regions of the world.
Consequently, the wireless LAN feature is
limited to operate on channels 1-11 and will not
support channels 12, 13, and 14. This product
has been tested and certified interoperable by
the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance and
is authorized to carry the Wi-Fi logo.
6
Requires compatible wireless- enabled
peripherals, not included.
7
Can be wireless enabled through addition of
optional wireless L AN card from IBM.
8
Telephone support may be subject to additional
charges. For onsite labor, IBM will attempt to
diagnose and resolve the problem remotely
before sending a technician. Battery covered
by a separate one-year limited warranty.
9
Profiling at ibm .com /suppor t required.
10
The customer may be asked certain diagnostic
questions before a courier is sent. Your ThinkPad
purchase includes this depot repair service,
available in the U.S. during the warranty period.
11
Requires separate Internet access account.
12
For ThinkPad R Series, dual antenna is located
in the side and base of display.
13
Not designed for prolonged contact with liquid.
14
As defined by ISO/ IEC 15412.
15
GB equals 1,000,00 0,000 bytes when referring
to storage capacity. Accessible capacity is less.
16
At processor speed.
17
Maximum memory and hard drive capacit y may
require the replacement of standard component
with largest suppor ted component available.
18
CD and DVD drives list ma ximum rates;
rates are variable and are often less than
the maximum possible.
19
Public network download speeds are limited to
53Kbps. Upload speeds are limited to 48Kbps
for V.92 modems. Actual speeds depend on
many factors and are often less than the maximum
possible. V.92 functions and speeds require
compatible phone line and server equipment and
download of V.92 support device driver, when
available. Check with your telephone and Internet
service providers for availability.
20
These model numbers achieved eTesting
Labs, Inc.’s BatteryMarkTM 4.0.1 Battery
Rundown Time of the times shown. This test was
performed without independent verification by
eTesting Labs, Inc; eTesting Labs, Inc. makes
no representations or warranties as to these test
results. BatteryMark is a trademark of Ziff Davis
Publishing Holdings Inc., an affiliate of eTesting
Labs Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. A
description of the environment under which the
test was performed is available at ibm.com /
pc/ww/ thinkpad /batterylife.html.
21
Thinness may vary at certain points on the system.
22
Delivered with Microsof t Windows XP or
Windows 200 0 preloaded and a Recover y
Partition on the hard disk drive.
23
Level of support varies by operating system.
Operating systems not preloaded on the system
may not provide full feature functionality. Refer to
ibm.com /pc/ support and enter your machine
type and model number for more information.
24
Some software may differ from its retail version
(if available) , and may not include user manuals
or all program functionality. Software license
agreements may apply.
25
Certain Microsoft software product(s) included
with this computer may use technological
measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT,
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT
IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE
PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product
activation procedures and Microsoft’s privacy
policy will be detailed during initial launch of the
product or upon certain reinstallations for the
software product(s) or reconfigurations of the
computer, and may be completed by Internet or
telephone (toll charges may apply).
26
Update Connector is available at no charge
to registered ThinkPad customers during the
limited warranty period. Line charges may apply.
27
These ser vices are available for machines
normally used for business, professional, or
trade purposes, rather than personal, family or
household purposes. Not all machine types and
models are covered. Subject to IBM ServicePac
Maintenance Service Agreement. The customer
may be asked certain diagnostic questions
before a technician is sent.
28
Requires Boot-to- USB support on system BIOS.
29
Only for select ThinkPad R and T series models
with the integrated dual antenna.
30
Data transfer rates depend on many factors
and are of ten less than the maximum possible.
USB device must also support USB 2.0.
31
Actual rates vary and are of ten less than the
maximum possible.
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