Ibm THINKPAD 390 User Manual

This guide provides information for setting up your computer for the first time.
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Part Number: 27L2642
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Electrical Safety Notice
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 tele-
phone line cable.
Setting Up Your Computer
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You are now ready to assemble and start your computer.
1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment located near the left front end of the computer.
2. If you want to connect a printer to your computer, connect one end of the printer cable to the parallel connector and the other end to your printer. Then power on the printer.
4. Open the liquid crystal display. Pull the liquid crystal display (LCD) latches (1) and open the
LCD (2). Then position the LCD so that it is convenient for viewing.
5. Power on the computer.
a. Push and release the power switch (1). The power
switch automatically snaps back to its original position.
b. Adjust the display's brightness (2).
3. Connect the AC Adapter to the computer's power jack (at the rear of the computer) in the order shown.
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Using the TrackPoint
The TrackPoint is a unique device for moving the cursor on the screen. You can perform all mouse operations with the TrackPoint. The left and right click buttons function like the left and right click buttons on a mouse. For an explanation of the center button, see the
User's Reference
.
Customizing Your Computer in Windows 98
After you complete the Windows 98 setup, the ThinkPad Customization Center icon is on your desktop. The ThinkPad Customization Center provides a collection of setup wizards to
help you customize your computer for your specific needs.
To move the cursor, use the red-topped stick at the center of the keyboard. Press gently with your left or right index finger in the direction you want to move the cursor. To select and drag an object, press and hold one of the click buttons with either thumb as required by your software.
Click means to press the left click button once. Double-click means to press the left click button twice within 1 second.
For more information about the TrackPoint, see the
ence
.
User's Refer-
To start the ThinkPad Customization Center, double-click on the ThinkPad Customization Center icon. The ThinkPad Customization Center is launched into the browser, Internet Explorer (4.0 or later). Follow the instructions on the screen.
For latest information about Windows 98 on your ThinkPad, visit our Windows 98 Web site at www.pc.ibm.com/software/windows98
Registering Your Computer
After setting up Windows 98, take a few moments to complete the ThinkPad registration. The information provided by you will help IBM to better serve you in the future. To register from the Windows 98 desktop, do the following:
1. If you wish to register electronically, you need to connect your computer to a phone line.
Connect one end of the modem cable to the modem con­nector on the computer's right panel and the other end to an analog phone line.
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2. Double-click on the Register icon.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the regis­tration.
You can also register your computer at the following web site:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/register
Getting More Information
After you have completed setting up your computer and Windows 98, please read Chapter 1 in the User's Reference
before you start using the computer. If you want to learn more about your computer and its options, see the following:
User's Reference Online User's Guide
Getting familiar with your
computer
Extending the features of
your computer
Protecting your computer Troubleshooting Getting service
Features and specifications
Product warranties and
notices
Glossary and index
Note: To see the Online User's Guide , click on Start, move the
cursor to Programs, ThinkPad, then click on ThinkPad Online User's Guide.
Using your computer
outside your country
Using audio and modem
features
Protecting your computerOperating with a battery
pack
Using a PC CardResolving system resource
conflicts Troubleshooting Installing software
Managing your systemUsing PS2 commands
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