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“Safety Information” on page viii, “Ergonomics Information” on page 38, and “Notices” on page 143.
First Edition (November 1998)
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Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 390 Computer
We at IBM have developed this ThinkPad computer to meet both your technical requirements and your high expec-
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Functional Highlights
Functional Highlights
All-in-one design with core technology The well-balanced,
all-in-one design of the ThinkPad 390 brings ease-of-use
to your computing needs.
High-speed processor The Intel high-speed processor enables
high-speed data processing and provides advanced performance.
Large-capacity hard disk drive 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) display provides
clear and brilliant text and graphics.
Nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion battery pack The large-
capacity battery pack extends the operating time of your
computer, further enhancing 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 48 KHz sampling.
DOS games using the Sound Blaster Pro** interface.
For more information on using the audio function
Online User's Guide.
ThinkPad Modem The ThinkPad modem enables you to send or
receive data and faxes over a telephone line.
For more information on using the ThinkPad modem
Online User's Guide.
TrackPoint with Enhanced Controls Your computer has an
enhanced TrackPoint function that enables you to make
selections merely by pressing on the TrackPoint. A new
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Functional Highlights
center button converts the TrackPoint into a scroll controlling device or a magnifying glass on the screen.
For more information on using the TrackPoint
“TrackPoint” on page 9.
PC Card Support Your computer provides two PC Card slots that
accept a 16–bit PC Card, CardBus Card, and Zoomed
Video Card.
For more information on installing PC Cards
“Inserting a PC Card” on page 69.
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About This Book
About This Book
This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM
ThinkPad 390 computer. Be sure to read the
Guide
and Chapter 1 of this book before using the computer.
ThinkPad 390 Setup
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.
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About This Book
The glossary defines terms appearing in this book. The book concludes with an index.
Icons Used in This Book
For procedures or information unique to the operating system
installed in your computer:
Information for Microsoft Windows
98 users.
Information for Microsoft Windows
NT users.
Information for Microsoft Windows
95 users.
Information for Microsoft Windows
3.11 users.
Information for IBM DOS users.
Information for IBM Operating
System/2 (OS/2) users.
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Safety Information
Safety Information
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 telephone
line cable.
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard,
connect and disconnect cables as shown below when
installing, moving, or opening the covers of this product
or attached devices. The 3–pin power cord must be used
with a properly grounded outlet.
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Safety Information
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.
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Safety Information
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.
Laser Compliance Statement
The CD-ROM drive of the ThinkPad 390 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 1 laser
products.
In other countries, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of EN60825.
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Safety Information
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 1 laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The
CD-ROM drive has an internal, Class 1, 0.5-milliwatt, aluminum
gallium-arsenide laser that operates at a wavelength of 760 to 810
nanometers. The design of the laser system and the CD-ROM drive
ensures that there is no exposure to laser radiation above a Class 1
level during normal operation, user maintenance, or servicing conditions.
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(1)The LCD latches release the LCD when pressed and allow it to
be opened.
(2)The color LCD screen displays computer output.
(3)The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when it is
used with an application program capable of handling audio.
(4)The brightness control adjusts the brightness of the display.
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)The PC Card slots accept PC Cards.
(10)The PC Card eject buttons eject the PC Card from the PC Card
(11)
(12)The diskette drive (shown installed in the UltraBay FX).
(13)The diskette-drive-activity indicator lights up when the computer
(14)The diskette-eject button ejects the diskette from the diskette
(15)The CD-ROM drive (shown installed in the UltraBay FX).
(16)The CD-ROM access indicator is on when data is read from a
(17)The CD-ROM eject button ejects the CD-ROM tray .
(18)The manual-eject hole is used to eject the CD-ROM tray when it
(19)The TrackPoint buttons work with the TrackPoint (20) and func-
(20)The TrackPoint is a built-in pointing device that provides a func-
(21)The Fn key is used with the function keys to activate the Fn key
(22)The indicator panel consists of the system-status indicators and
(23)The left and right internal speakers generate stereo sound.
The internal modem port is used for connecting your com-
puter to an analog telephone line.
The headphone jack, a ⅛inch (3.5mm) diameter jack, is where
you connect stereo headphones or external speakers.
The line-in jack, a ⅛inch (3.5mm) diameter jack, is where
you connect an external audio device.
The microphone jack, a ⅛inch (3.5mm) diameter jack, is
where you connect a self-powered stereo microphone.
Note: Do not plug any device into the microphone jack except a
microphone.
slot.
The audio volume control adjusts the volume of the
speakers.
is accessing the diskette drive.
drive.
CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
does not open with the eject button.
tion similar to the buttons on a mouse.
tion similar to that of a mouse.
functions.
their associated symbols.
Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer3
Identifying the Hardware Features
Rear View of the Computer
(1)The battery pack is a built-in power source for the computer.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)To remove the hard disk (10), loosen this hard disk screw.
(10)The hard disk drive is the built-in mass storage device for the
(11)
The infrared port allows the computer to communicate with
other devices that have infrared data-transfer capability.
The power switch turns the computer on and off.
The universal serial bus (USB) allows you to connect any
device that conforms to the USB standard.
The power jack is where the AC Adapter cable is con-
nected.
The external-monitor connector is where you attach the
external monitor.
The serial connector is where you connect a 9–pin, serial-
device cable.
The security keyhole is used with a mechanical lock.
computer.
The parallel connector is where you connect a parallel-
printer signal cable.
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Identifying the Hardware Features
(12)
(13)
The external-input-device connector is used to attach a
mouse, external keyboard, or external numeric keypad to the computer.
The battery status lamp shows the status of the battery
pack.
The suspend lamp lights when the computer is in suspend
mode.
Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer5
Identifying the Hardware Features
Bottom View of the Computer
(1)Flip out the tilt feet to tilt the computer to an angle for more com-
fortable use of your computer, especially when typing.
(2)The memory-slot cover covers the memory slot.
The two memory slots accepts dual inline memory module
(DIMM) options.
Note: Base memory (32 MB or 64 MB) occupies one memory
slot.
(3)The battery-pack latch locks or releases the battery pack.
(4)When the bay LED is on, you should not remove the UltraBay FX
device.
(5)The UltraBay FX device lock locks or releases the UltraBay FX
device.
(6)
The system-expansion connector (240-pin) allows you to
connect the port replicator.
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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:
System Status Indicators
Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer7
System Status Indicators
SymbolColorMeaning
(1) Battery statusGreenEnough battery power remains for operation.
Blinking orangeThe battery pack needs to be charged
OrangeThe battery pack is being charged.
(2) Suspend modeGreenThe computer is in suspend mode
Blinking greenThe computer is entering suspend mode.
(3) Drive in useOrangeData is being read from or written to the hard
disk, floppy drive, or data is being read from the
CD-ROM drive. Do not enter suspend mode or
power off the computer when this indicator is
on.
(4) Numeric lockGreenThe 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 14.
(5) Caps lockGreenCaps Lock mode is enabled. All alphabetic
characters
without the Shift key being pressed. You enable
or disable the Caps Lock mode by pressing the
Caps Lock key.
(6) Scroll lockGreenScroll Lock mode is enabled. The Arrow keys
can be used as screen-scroll function keys. The
cursor cannot be moved with the Arrow keys.
Not all application programs support this function.
pressing the ScrLk key.
(7) Power onGreenThe computer is operational. This indicator is on
when the computer is on and not in suspend
mode.
(A-Z)
are entered in capital letters
You enable or disable Scroll Lock mode by
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Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
Your computer has unique keyboard functions and utility programs
for easy configuration. This section includes the following topics:
Keyboard functions
UltraBay FX
ThinkPad utilities
Online User's Guide
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.
The TrackPoint consists of a stick on the keyboard and three clickbuttons below the keyboard. Movement of the pointer on the screen
is controlled by the amount of pressure you apply to the nonslip cap
on the stick in any direction parallel to the keyboard; the stick itself
does not move. The speed at which the pointer moves corresponds
to the pressure you apply to the stick. The function of the click
buttons depends on the software you are using.
. Pointing, selecting, and dragging all become part of a
Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer9
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
If you are not familiar with using the TrackPoint, these instructions
will help you get started:
1. Place your hands in the typing position and press gently with
either index finger on the stick in the direction you want the
cursor to move.
Pressing the stick away from you moves the cursor up the
screen; pressing it toward you moves the cursor down the
screen. You can also move the cursor side to side by pressing
sideways.
Note: The cursor may drift. This is not a defect. Do not use the
TrackPoint until the cursor stops moving.
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Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
2. 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.
Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer11
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
Fn Key
For more information on customizing the TrackPoint
izing the TrackPoint” on page 42.
The Fn key function allows you to change operational features
instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the
Fn key (1); then press the appropriate function key (2) (F1 to F12).
The Fn Key Lock Function
The following setup give 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
“Custom-
Configuration” on page 26.) click on the Accessibility (
button, and click on Enable for Fn key lock.
once
After you enable the Fn key lock and press Fn
of the function keys. The computer works the same as when you
press Fn + the function key.
twice
If you press Fn
key alone is recognized as a combination of Fn + that function
key. To stop this function, press Fn again.
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after enabling the lock, pressing a function
, press one
)
The following table shows the function of the Fn key combined with
keys:
Feature and
IconKey CombinationMeaning
Power Mode Functions
Fuel-Gauge
display on or off
Power mode
switching
Fn+F2 (Only for Windows
users)
Fn+F11During battery power operation, the power mode changes
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
as follows:
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
you can use this key combination.
To activate the Fuel-Gauge program, do the
following:
1. Click on Start.
2. Move the cursor to Programs, ThinkPad, and
then click on Fuel-Gauge.
Power Conservation Functions for Battery Power
Standby modeFn+F3The computer enters standby mode. For more information
about this mode
Suspend modeFn+F4The computer enters suspend mode. For more information
about this mode
Hibernation
mode
Other Functions
Switching
between the
LCD and the
external monitor
Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer13
Fn+F12The computer enters hibernation mode. For more informa-
tion about this mode
Fn+F7Computer output is displayed in the following order when
an external monitor
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