Ibm THINKPAD 390X, THINKPAD 390E, THINKPAD 390 Manual

i

Note: Before	using this information and the product it	supports,	be	sure to read the general information under
“Safety	Information” on page viii and “Notices” on	page 160.	For	ergonomicsOnlineinformation, see the
User's	Guide.

First

Edition

(August

1999)

The

following

paragraph

does

not

apply

to

the

United

Kingdom

or

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country

where

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provisions

are

inconsistent

with local law:

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Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 390X Computer

We at	IBM	have	developed	this ThinkPad	computer	to meet both your technical requirements		and your
tations.	To	help	us continue	to build products that address your mobile computing needs,				please take
				complete the	ThinkPad	Registration.

Copyright IBM Corporation 1999

iii

Functional Highlights

Functional Highlights

All-in-one design

with

core

technology

The

well-balanced,

all-in-one design

of

the ThinkPad 390X computer brings

ease-of-use to

your

computing

needs.

High-speed

processor

The

Intelhigh-speed processor enables

high-speed data processing and provides advanced per-

formance.

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 al

around

you,

even

though

only

two

speakers

are

used.

The

audio feature supports the following:

Ÿ

Wave

audio

recording

and

playback

of

up

to

16

bits,

stereo,

and

48

KHz

sampling.

Ÿ

DOS

games

using

the

Sound

Blaster

Pro**

interface.

For

more

information

on

using

the

audio

function,

see

the

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,

see

theOnline 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

iv

			Functional Highlights
center	button		converts the	TrackPoint	into	a	scroll control-
ling device		or	a magnifying	glass on	the	screen.
For more information on using the TrackPoint, see
“TrackPoint”		on	page 11.
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, see “Inserting a PC Card” on page 79.

v

About This Book

About This Book

This book	contains	information	that will help you operate the IBM
ThinkPad 390X computer. Be sure toThinkPare d 390Xthe Setup
Guide and	Chapter	1 of this	book before using the computer.

Chapter 1. "Getting Familiar with Your Computer," acquaints you

with the basic features of your computer

Chapter 2. "Extending the Features of Your Computer," provides information on installing options and using your computer's high-technology features.

Chapter 3.

"Protecting Your Computer," provides information on using passwords, and using locks.

Chapter 4. "Solving Computer Problems," describes what to do when you have a computer problem. The chapter includes a troubleshooting guide and information on how to recover lost or damaged software.

Chapter 5. "Getting Service," describes various options of IBM's support and service.

Appendix

A,

Features

and

Specifications

describes

the

features

and

specifications

associated

with

your

computer,

including informa-

tion

on

power

cords.

Appendix

B,

Product

Warranties

and

Notices

contains

the

war-

ranty statements

for

your computer

and

notices

for

this book.

The

book

concludes

withindex an.

vi

About This Book

Icons Used in This Book

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

Information for Microsoft Windows 98 users.

WIN

98

Information for Microsoft Windows NT users.

WIN

NT

Information for Microsoft Windows 95 users.

WIN

95

Information for Microsoft Windows 3.11 users.

WIN

3.1

Information for IBM PC DOS users.

DOS

	OS/2	Information for IBM Operating System/2 (OS/2)
		users.

vii

Safety Information

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Notice

DANGER

Electrical

current

from power, telephone, and communi-

cation

cables

is

hazardous. Reduce the risk of

fire

and

electric

shock

by

always

following

basic

safety

precau-

tions,

including

the

following:

Ÿ

Do

not

use

your

computer in

or near

water.

Ÿ

During

electrical

storms,

do

not

connect

the

cable

to

or

disconnect

it

from

the

telephone

outlet on

the

wall.

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.

viii

To Connect

Turn everything OFF.

First, attach all cables to devices.

Attach the signal cables to the receptacles.

Attach the power cord to an outlet.

Turn the device ON.

Safety Information

To Disconnect

Turn everything OFF.

First, remove the power cord from the outlet.

Remove the signal cables from the receptacles.

Remove all cables from device.

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

DANGER

There

is

a

danger

of

an

explosion

if

the

battery

is

incor-

rectly

replaced.

The

lithium

battery

(IBM

P/N

02K6502

UL-recognized

component

[file

no.

MH12210])

contains

lithium

and

can

explode

if

it

is

not

properly

handled

or

disposed

of.

Replace

only

with

a battery

of

the

same

type.

Do

not:

(1)

throw

or

immerse

it

into

water,

(2)

allow it

to

heat

to

more

than

100°C

(212°F),

or

(3)

attempt

to

repair

or

disassemble

it.

Dispose of

it as

required

by

local

ordi-

nances

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,

imme-

diately

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 or DVD-ROM drive option of the ThinkPad 390X

computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive's clas-

sification

label

(shown

below)

is

located

on

the

top of the drive

CLASS

1

LASER

PRODUCT

LASER

KLASSE

1

LUOKAN

1

LASERLAITE

x

Safety

Information

APPAREIL

A

LASER

DE

CLASSE

1

KLASS

1

LASER

APPARAT

The

CD-ROM

or DVD-ROM drive

is

certified

in

the

U.S.

to

conform

to the requirements of the Department

of

Health

and

Human

Ser-

vices

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

r

ments

of

EN60825.

CAUTION:

Do not

open

the

CD-ROM

or

DVD-ROM

drive;

no

user

adjust-

ments

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

or

DVD-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

or

DVD-ROM

drive

ensures

that

there

is

no

exposure

to

laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation, use maintenance, or servicing conditions.

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Contents

Thank You	for	Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 390X Computer	. iii
Functional Highlights . . . . . . .			. . . . . iv. . . . . . .
About	This	Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi. . . . . . .

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . viii. . . . . . .

Electrical Safety Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii. . . .

Laser	Compliance		Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x. . . .
Getting Familiar with Your Computer				. . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . .
Identifying		the	Hardware .Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . .
Front	View	of	the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . .

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

Bottom View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . .

System Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . .

Distinctive Functions of Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . .11. .

Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .11. . . . . .

UltraBay FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . . . . .

ThinkPad Utility Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . . .

Online User's Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35. . . . .

Reinstalling Software. . . . . . . . . . . . 36. . . . . . .

ThinkPad Software Selections CD. . . . . . . . . . . . .36. .

Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36. . . . . . .

ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36. . . . . . .

ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin . Board. . . . . . . . . . .37. .

Replacing the Battery. .Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38. . . .

Service Hints & Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39. . . . .

Handling	Your	ThinkPad	Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . .39. .
ThinkPad Don'ts		. . . . . . . . . . . . .39 . . . . . .
ThinkPad Do's		. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41. . . . . . .
Carrying Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41. . . .
Cleaning	Your	Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42. . . .
Extending Your Battery . Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42. . . .
Getting Service		. . . . . . . . . . . . .43 . . . . . .
For More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44. . . . .
Extending the	Features	of Your	Computer	. . . . . . . . .45.
Customizing	the	TrackPoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46. . . .
Copyright IBM Corporation 1999				xiii

Using the Press-to-Select Window. . . . . . . . . . . . .47. .

Using the Sensitivity Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49. . .

Using

the

Scrolling

Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50. . . .

Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 . . . . . . .

Creating

the

Hibernation

Function. . . . . . . . . . . . .55 . .

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

57. . . .

Replacing the UltraBay FX . Device. . . . . . . . . . . . .59. . .

Installing a Second Battery. .Pack. . . . . . . . . . .

61. . .

Installing a Second Hard Disk. .Drive. . . . . . . . . .61. .

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

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

63

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

66.

Disabling the

TrackPoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67. . . .

Attaching

an

External

Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

69. . . .

Display

Output

Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70. . . .

Display Modes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 71. . . . . . .

Using the Dual Display Function. . . . . . . . . . . . .

72. . .

Attaching

a

Television

to

Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . .

76. .

Attaching

a Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78. . . . . .

Inserting

a

PC

Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 . . . . .

Removing

the

PC

Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 . . . .

Using a Port Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

82. . . . .

Enabling the CardBus Sockets on the ThinkPad Port

Replicator with

Advanced

Etherjet Feature (for Windows 98)

83

Protecting

Your

Computer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

85. . . .

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

Setting

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

Entering

a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90. . . . .

Changing

or

Removing

a Password. . . . . . . . . . . .91. .

Using Locks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93. . . . . . . .

Using the Security .Screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94. . . .

Solving

Computer

Problems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

95. . . .

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

96. . . .

Hints,

Tips

and

Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104. . . . .

Using a PC Card with the

Port .Replicator. . . . . . . . 105. .

Using

the

Network

Feature in the Port. .Replicator. . . .105

USB

Connector

Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . .106. . .

Using a Second CardBus Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . .106. . .

Using

an

External

Condenser

Microphone. . . . . . . . . 106. .

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Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . 107. . . . . . .

Troubleshooting Charts .				. . . . . . . . . .108. . . . . . .
Error Codes		or	Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109. . . .
No Error Codes or Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112. . . .
Input Problems			. . . . . . . . . . . . 113. . . . . . .
Suspend	or	Hibernation			Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . 115. . .
LCD Problems		.	. . . . . . . . . . . .117. . . . . . .
Indicator Problems . . . . . . . . . . . 118. . . . . . .
Battery Problems			. .	.	. . . . . . . . .118. . . . . . .
CD-ROM Problems			. . . . . . . . . . . 119. . . . . . .
Infrared Communication Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . 120. . .
Audio Problems			. . . . . . . . . . . . 121. . . . . . .
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problems. . . . . . . . . . .121. .
Modem Problems			. . . . . . . . . . . .122. . . . . . .
PC Card	Problems		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123. . . . . .
Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 124. . . . . . .
External	Monitor		Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125. . . .
Port Replicator Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127. . . . .
Other Option Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128. . . . .
Software Problems			. . . . . . . . . . . 129. . . . . . .
Other Problems			. . . . . . . . . . . . 130. . . . . . .
Recovering Lost or Damaged Software. . . . . . . . . . . 132. . .
Using	the	PC-Doctor		Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132. . . .

Using the ThinkPad Software Selections. . .CD. . . . .133.

Using the Recovery . CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134. . . . .

ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin . Board. . . . . . . . . . 134. . .

Getting Service	. . . . .	. . . . . . . .137. . . . . . .
Information on Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138. . . .
Option List . . . . . .		. . . . . . . .138. . . . . . .
Identification Numbers. . .		. . . . . . . 138. . . . . . .

Problem Recording Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139. . . .

Customer Support and Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140. . . .

Online Support		Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140. . . . .
Fax Information		. . . . . . . . . . . . 140. . . . . . .
Help by Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141. . . . . .
EasyServ	. .	. . . . . . . . . . . . 142. . . . . . .

Getting Help Around the World. . . . . . . . . . . . . .142. . .

Purchasing Additional Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143. . . .

Enhanced PC Support Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143. . . .

Client Support Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144. . . . . .

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Network and Server Support .Line. . . . . . . . . . . .144. . .

Ordering Support Line Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . .144. . .

Warranty and Repair Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145. . . .

Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates. . . . . . . . . .146. .

Getting Update Diskettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146. . . . .

Ordering Publications . .	. . . . . . . .	.146. . . . . . . .
Appendix A. Features and Specifications	. . . . . . .	. . 147. .

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148. . . . . . . .

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . .151. . . . . . .

IBM Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153. . . . . .

Appendix	B.	Product Warranties		and	Notices	. . . . . . . 155.
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .								160. . . . . . . .
Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions. . . . . . . . . . .160. .
Trademarks			. . . . . . . . . . . . .					161. . . . . . . .
Macrovision			Copyright Protection Statement. . . . . . . .161.
Electronic			Emission	Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162. . . .
Telecommunication Notice . . . . . . . . .								163. . . . . . . .
Industry Canada Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . .165. . .
Regions where ThinkPad 390X has ThinkPad Modem
Integrated. . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 . . . . . . .
Notice		to	European Users of the IBM ThinkPad. . . 168Modem
Warning		Notice to		New	Zealand	Users of	the	IBM ThinkPad
Modem			. . . . . . . . . . . . . .					169. . . . . . . .
Index	. .		. . .	. . . . .		. . . .	. .171. . . . . . . .

xvi

Getting Familiar with Your Computer

This chapter provides basic information about your computer.

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

Front View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . .

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

Bottom View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . .

System Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . .

Distinctive Functions of Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . .11. .

Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .11. . . . . .

TrackPoint .		. . . . . . . . . . . .	11. . . . . . .
Fn Key	. .	. . . . . . . . . . . .	14. . . . . . .
Numeric Keypad		. . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . .
UltraBay FX .		. . . . . . . . . . . .	17. . . . . . .
CD-ROM Drive		. . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . . . . .

ThinkPad Utility Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . . .

BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20. . . . .

ThinkPad Configuration . . . . . . . . . .33. . . . . . .

Online User's Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35. . . . .

Reinstalling Software. . . . . . . . . . . . 36. . . . . . .

ThinkPad Software Selections CD. . . . . . . . . . . . .36. .

Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36. . . . . . .

ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36. . . . . . .

ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin . Board. . . . . . . . . . .37. .

Replacing the Battery. .Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38. . . .

Service Hints & Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39. . . . .

Handling Your ThinkPad Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . .39. .

ThinkPad Don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 . . . . . .

ThinkPad Do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41. . . . . . .

Carrying Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41. . . .

Cleaning Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42. . . .

Extending Your Battery . Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42. . . .

Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 . . . . . .

International Warranty Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43. . .

For More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44. . . . .

Copyright IBM Corporation 1999

1

Identifying the Hardware Features

Front View of the Computer

(1)

TheLCD

latches

release

the

LCD

when

pressed

and

allow

it

to

be

opened.

(2)

Thecolor

LCD

screen

displays

computer

output.

(3)

Thebuilt-in microphone

captures sound

and voice when it is

used

with

an

application

program

capable

of

handling

audio.

Note:

The

built-in

microphone

is located at the top right

corner of

the

LCD

for

12.1-/14.1-inch LCD models,

or

at

the

left

lower

edge

of the LCD for 15.0-inch models.

(4)

Thebrightness

control

adjusts

the brightness of the display.

(5)

The

left

andinternalrightspeakers

generate

stereo

sound.

Note:

The

internal

speakers are located below the LCD for

12.1-/14.1-inch LCD models, or

on the

front

ends

of

the

computer

for

15.0-inch

LCD

models.

(6)

Theinternal modem port (select

models

only)

is

used

for

connecting

your

computer

to

an

analog

telephone

line.

(7)

Theheadphone jack

,

⅛ainch

(3.5mm)

diameter

jack,

is

where

you

connect

stereo

headphones

or

external

speakers.

(8)

Theline-in jack ,

⅛ainch (3.5mm) diameter jack,

is

where

you

connect

an

external

audio

device.

(9)

Themicrophone

jack

,

⅛ainch

(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.

(10)ThePC Card slots accept PC Cards.

(11)	ThePC Card eject buttons			eject	the	PC Card from the PC Card
	slot.
(12)
	Theaudio	volume	control	adjusts		the	volume	of	the
	speakers.
(13)	Thediskette	drive	(shown	installed in		the	UltraBay		FX).
(14)	Thediskette-drive-activity indicator				lights	up	when	the	computer

	is accessing the	diskette	drive.
(15)	Thediskette-eject button	ejects	the diskette from the diskette
	drive.

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Identifying the Hardware Features

1

23

5

3

22

21

5

5

6

7

20

8

9

5		10
	12	11
14	15

13

16 17 18 19

2

3

4

(16)

TheCD-ROM drive

(shown

installed

in

the

UltraBay

FX).

Note:

You

can

purchase

a

DVD-ROM

drive

option which

can be

installed

in the UltraBay FX.

(17)

TheCD-ROM access indicator

is on when data is read from a

CD-ROM in the

CD-ROM

drive.

(18)

TheCD-ROM eject button

ejects the CD-ROM

tray .

(19)

Themanual-eject hole

is

used

to

eject the CD-ROM

tray

when it

does

not

open

with

the eject

button.

Getting Familiar with Your Computer3

Identifying the Hardware Features

(20)TheTrackPoint buttons work with the TrackPoint stick (21) and

	function		similar		to	the buttons on a mouse.
(21)	TheTrackPoint			is	a	built-in pointing device that provides	a func-
	tion	similar		to that of a mouse.
(22)	TheFn	key	is	used		with the function keys Fntokeyactivate	the
	functions.
(23)	Theindicator		panel		consists of the system-status indicators and
	their	associated				symbols.

4 ThinkPad 390X User's Reference

Identifying the Hardware Features

Rear View of the Computer

14

13

12

11

1

10

9		2
8
		3
7
	6	4
		5

(1)

Thebattery

pack

is

a

built-in

power

source for

the

computer.

(2)

Theinfrared

port

allows the computer to communicate with

other devices

that

have

infrared

data-transfer

capability.

(3)

Thepower

switch

turns

the

computer

on

and

off.

Note:

If you

power

off

the computer,

wait

at

least 5 seconds

before

you

power

it

on

again.

(4)

TheS-video

jack

is

where

you

connect a television or external

display

devices

with

an

S-video

in-out

cable.

(5)

Theuniversal

serial

bus

(USB)

allows

you

to

connect any

device

that

conforms

to

the

USB

standard.

(6)

Thepower

jack

is

where the

AC

Adapter

cable

is

con-

nected.

(7)

Theexternal-monitor connector

is

where

you

attach

the

external

monitor.

(8)

Theserial

connector

is

where

you

connect

a

9–pin,

serial-

device

cable.

(9)

Thesecurity

keyhole

is

used

with

a

mechanical

lock.

(10)

To

remove

the

hard11),diskloosen(

thishard

disk screw .

Getting Familiar with Your Computer5

Identifying the Hardware Features

(11)Thehard disk drive is the built-in mass storage device for the computer.

(12)

Theparallel

connector

is where you connect a parallel-

printer

signal

cable.

(13)

Theexternal-input-device connector

is used to attach a

mouse,

external

keyboard,

or

external numeric

keypad to the com-

puter.

(14)

Thebattery status

lamp shows

the

status of

the

battery

pack.

Thesuspend

lamp

lights

when

the

computer

is

in

suspend

mode.

6 ThinkPad 390X User's Reference

Identifying the Hardware Features

Bottom View of the Computer

2	3
	4

1	5

6

(1)

Flip

out tiltthefeet to

tilt

the computer to an angle

for

more

com-

fortable

use of

your computer, especially when typing.

(2)

Thememory-slot cover

covers

the

memory

slot.

The two memory

slots

accept

dual

inline

memory

module

(DIMM)

options.

Note:

Base

memory

(32

MB

or

64

MB)

occupies

one

memory

slot.

(3)

Thebattery-pack latch

locks

or

releases

the

battery

pack.

(4)

When

thebay

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)

Thesystem-expansion

connector

(240-pin) allows you

to

connect the ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced Etherjet

Feature.

Getting Familiar with Your Computer7

Identifying the Hardware Features

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 (g
and	orange). Each indicator			is identified with a symbol. The follow
shows		the	location and the	meaning	of	each	icon:

8 ThinkPad 390X User's Reference

System Status Indicators

1 2

3		4				5		6			7

2 1

Getting Familiar with Your Computer9

System Status Indicators

Symbol

Color

Meaning

(1)

Battery

status

Green

Enough

battery

power

remains

for

operation.

Blinking

orange

The

battery pack needs to be charged

Orange

The

battery pack is being charged.

(2)

Suspend

mode

Green

The

computer is in suspend mode

Blinking

green

The

computer is entering suspend mode,

hibernation mode, or is resuming

normal

opera-

tion.

(3)

Drive in use

Orange

Data

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

lock

Green

The

numeric keypad on the keyboard is

enabled. You enable or disable the keypad by

pressing and holdingShiftthekey, and

pressing

theNumLk

key. For

details,

see

“Numeric

Keypad” on

page 16.

(5)

Caps

lock

Green

Caps

Lock mode is enabled. All alphabetic

characters(A-Z) are entered in capital letters

without

theShift

key

being

pressed.

You

enable

or

disable

the

Caps

Lock

mode

by

pressing

the

Caps

Lock

key.

(6)

Scroll

lock

Green

Scroll

Lock

mode

is

enabledArrow.

Thekeys

can be used as screen-scroll function keys. The

cursor

cannot

be

moved

withArrow

thekys.

Not

all

application

programs

support

this

func-

tion. You enable or disable Scroll Lock mode by

pressing

theScrLk

key.

(7)

Power

on

Green

The

computer

is

operational.

This

indicator is on

when

the computer is on and

not

in

suspend

mode.

10 ThinkPad 390X User's Reference

System Status Indicators

Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

Your	computer has unique	keyboard functions	and utility programs
for	easy configuration.	This section includes	the following topics:

ŸKeyboard functions

ŸUltraBay FX

ŸThinkPad utilities

ŸOnline User's Guide

Keyboard Functions

Your computer's keyboard has the following functions:

ŸTrackPoint

ŸFn key

ŸNumeric keypad

TrackPoint

The keyboard contains a unique cursor-pointing device called the

TrackPoint.

Pointing,

selecting,

and

dragging

all

become

part

of

a

single

process

you can perform without moving your fingers from

their

typing

position.

The

TrackPoint

consists stickof

aon

the keyboard andclick three

buttons

below

the

keyboard.

Movement

of the pointer

on

the

scree

is

controlled

by

the

amount

of

pressure

you

apply

to

the

nonslip

on

the

stick

in any direction parallel to

the

keyboard;

the

stic

does not

move.

The

speed

at which

the

pointer moves

corresponds

to

the

pressure

you

apply

to the stick. The function of the cl

buttons

depends

on

the software

you

are

using.

Getting Familiar with Your Computer11

Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

Stick

Left click button

Center button

Right click button

If

you are

not

familiar

with

using

the

TrackPoint, these

instruction

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

TrackPoint

until

the

cursor stops moving.

12 ThinkPad 390X User's Reference

Mouse pointer

(Cursor)

Stick

Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

Right click button

Center button

Left click button

2. Press

the click buttons with either thumb to select and drag

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.

1

For more	information on	customizing	the TrackPoint, see “Custom-
izing the	TrackPoint”	on page 46.

Getting Familiar with Your Computer13

Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

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	appropriateF1 functiontoF12 ). key (2) (
		2
1

The

Fn

Key

Lock Function

The

following

setup

give

you

the same effect

as

when

you

press

and

hold

theFn

key

and then

press an appropriate function key:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program, (See “ThinkPad

Configuration”

on

page 33.)

clickAccessibilityon the (

)

button,

and

clickEnable on

forFn

key

lock .

After you

enableFn

thekey

lock

and Fnpressonce, press

one

of the function keys. The

computer

works

the

same

as

when

you

pressFn + the function key.

If

you

Fnpresstwice after

enabling

the

lock,

pressing

a function

key

alone

is

recognized

as

a

combinationFn + that offunction

key.

To

stop

this

function,Fn

againpress.

14 ThinkPad 390X User's Reference