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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	viii,	“Ergonomics Information” on	page 38,	and	“Notices” on page	143.

First

Edition

(November

1998)

The

following

paragraph

does

not

apply

to the

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Kingdom

or

any

country

where

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provisions

are

inconsistent

with local law:

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or

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therefore, this statement may

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information

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changes

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be

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in

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editions

of

the

publication. IBM may make improvements

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in this

publication

at

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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
tations.	To	help	us continue	to build products that address your mobile computing needs,			please take
				complete the	ThinkPad	Registration.

Copyright IBM Corporation 1998

iii

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 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

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

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
“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								Cards
“Inserting		a	PC	Card”	on page 69.

v

About This Book

About This Book

This book	contains information that will help you operate the IBM
ThinkPad 390	computer.	Be	sure	toThinkPare d 390the 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 informa-

tion

on

power

cords.

Appendix

B,

Product

Warranties

and

Notices

contains

the

war-

ranty

statements

for

your computer

and

notices

for

this book.

vi

About This Book

The glossary defines terms appearing in this book. The book concludes withindexan .

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

3.11users.

Information for IBM DOS users.

Information for IBM Operating

System/2 (OS/2) users.

vii

Safety Information

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Notice

Note: In	the	U.K., by law:
Ÿ	The	telephone line cable must be connected after the
	power cord.
Ÿ	The	power cord must be disconnected after the telephone
	line	cable.

DANGER

Electrical		current from power,				telephone,		and	communi-
cation	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.

viii

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.

ix

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,

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

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 requ

ments

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 re
ments of	EN60825.

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Safety Information

CAUTION:
Do	not	open	the	CD-ROM	drive;		no	user	adjustments		or service-
able	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 Cl
level during normal operation, user maintenance,	or servicing condi-
tions.

xi

xii

Contents

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

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

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

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

Rear View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . .

Bottom View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . .

System Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . .

Distinctive Functions of Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . .

Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . .

UltraBay FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . .

ThinkPad Utility Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . .

Online User's Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28. . . . .

Backing Up Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30. . . .

ThinkPad Customization CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30. . . .

Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30. . . . . . .

Diskette Factory. . . . . . . . . . . . .30 . . . . . .

ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31. . . . . . .

ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin . Board. . . . . . . . . . .31. .

Replacing the Battery. .Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32. . . .

Handling Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33. . . .

ThinkPad Don'ts		. . . . . . . . . . . . .33 . . . . . .
ThinkPad Do's		. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35. . . . . . .
Cleaning	Your	Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35. . . .
Carrying	the	Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35. . . .

Preserving Battery Pack. .Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36. . . .

Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation. . . . . . . . . . 36. .

Ruggedized Mobile Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . .37. . .

Ergonomics Information . . . . . . . . . . 38. . . . . . .

For More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40. . . . .

Copyright IBM Corporation 1998

xiii

Chapter

2.

Extending

the

Features of Your

Computer

. . .

41

Customizing

the

TrackPoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42. . . .

Using the Press-to-Select . Page. . . . . . . . . . . . .43. . .

Using the Sensitivity . Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

45. . . .

Using

the

Scrolling

Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46. . . .

Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . .

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

52. . . .

Replacing the UltraBay FX . Device. . . . . . . . . . . . .54. . .

Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad or .Keyboard. . . . . .58

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

58

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

61.

Disabling

the

TrackPoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62. . . .

Attaching

an

External

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

63. . . .

Display Output Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64. . . .

Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 . . . . . . .

Attaching

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

68. . . . . .

Inserting

a

PC

Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 . . . . .

Removing

the

PC

Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 . . . .

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

72. . . . .

Enabling

the

CardBus

Sockets

(for

Windows. . . .98). . .73

Chapter

3.

Protecting

Your

Computer

. . . . . . . . . . .

75. .

Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 . . . . . . .

Entering

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

77. . . . .

Setting

a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78. . . . .

Changing

or

Removing

a Password. . . . . . . . . . . .79. .

Using Locks .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81. . . . . . . .

Using the Security .Screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82. . . .

Chapter

4.

Solving

Computer

Problems

. . . . . . . . . .

83. .

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

84. . . .

Hints,

Tips

and

Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91. . . .

Using

a

PC

Card with the Port .Replicator. . . . . . . . .92.

USB

Connector

Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . .92. . .

Using a Second CardBus Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . .92. . .

Using

an

External

Condenser

Microphone. . . . . . . . . .93.

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . .94 . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting Charts . . . .

. . . . . . . 95. . . . . . . .

Error

Codes

or Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

96. . . .

No

Error

Codes

or

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 . . .

Input Problems

. . . . .

. .

. . . . . .98 . . . . . . .

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Suspend	or	Hibernation		Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . 100. . .
LCD Problems		. . .		. . . . . . . . . .102. . . . . . .
Indicator Problems . . . . . . . . . . .					103. . . . . . .
Battery Problems . .				. . . . . . . . . .103. . . . . . .
CD-ROM Problems			. .	. . . . . . . . .	104. . . . . . .
Infrared		Communication		Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . 105. . .
Audio Problems			. . .	. . . . . . . . .	106. . . . . . .
Universal		Serial Bus		(USB) Problems. . . . . . . . . . .106. .
Modem Problems			. .	. . . . . . . . .	.107. . . . . . .
PC Card	Problems		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109. . . . . .
Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . .					110. . . . . . .
External	Monitor		Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111. . . .

Port Replicator Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113. . . . .

Other Option Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114. . . . .

Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . 115. . . . . . .

Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 116. . . . . . .

Recovering Lost or Damaged Software. . . . . . . . . . . 117. . .

Using the Diskette Factory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118. . . .

Using	the ThinkPad Customization. .CD. . . . . . . . .118. .
Using the Recovery . CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119. . . . .
Chapter 5.	Getting Service	. . . . . . . . .	121. . . . . . . .
Information on Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122. . . .
Option List . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .122. . . . . . .
Identification Numbers.		. . . . . . . . .	122. . . . . . .

Problem Recording Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123. . . .

Customer Support and Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124. . . .

Help by Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124. . . . . .

ThinkPad EasyServ	. . . . . . . . . . .		125. . . . . . .
Getting Help	Around the	World. . . . . . . . . . . . . .125. . .
Fax Information	. . . .	. . . . . . . .	125. . . . . . .

Electronic Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126. . . .

Purchasing Additional Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128. . . .

Enhanced PC Support Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128. . . .

Client Support Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129. . . . . .

Network and Server Support .Line. . . . . . . . . . . .129. . .

Ordering Support Line Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . .129. . .

Warranty and Repair Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130. . . .

Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates. . . . . . . . . .131. . Getting Update Diskettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131. . . . .

Ordering Publications . . . . . . . . . . .131. . . . . . .

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Appendix A. Features and Specifications	. . . . . . . . . 133. .
Features . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 134. . . . . . . .

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . .136. . . . . . .

IBM Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138. . . . . .

Appendix	B. Product	Warranties and Notices	. . . . . . . 139.
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				143. . . . . . . .
Trademarks		. . . . . . . . . . . . . 143. . . . . . . .
Electronic		Emission Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144. . . .
Telecommunication Notice . . . . . . . . .				145. . . . . . . .
Industry Canada Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . .147. . .
Glossary	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .			151. . . . . . . .
Index	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			.157. . . . . . . .

xvi

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer

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

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

Rear View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . .

Bottom View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . .

System Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . .

Distinctive		Functions of Your				Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . .
Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . .
TrackPoint .				. .	. . .	. . . . . . . .9 . . . . . .
Fn Key		. .		. . . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . . . .
Numeric Keypad				. . . . . . . . . . . .14. . . . . .
UltraBay FX .				. .	. . .	. . . . . . . 15. . . . . . .
CD-ROM Drive				. . . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . .
ThinkPad	Utility			Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			17. . . .
BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .							18. . . . .
ThinkPad Configuration					. . . . . . . . . .26 . . . . . . .
Online User's Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28. . . . .
Backing Up Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30. . . .
ThinkPad	Customization				CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		30. . . .
Recovery CD .				. . . . . . . . . . . . 30. . . . . . .
Diskette Factory. . . . . . . . . . . . .30 . . . . . .
ConfigSafe . .				. . . . . . . . . . . . 31. . . . . . .
ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin . Board. . . . . . . . . . .31. .
Replacing the Battery. .Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32. . . .
Handling Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33. . . .
ThinkPad Don'ts				. . . . . . . . . . . . .33 . . . . . .
ThinkPad Do's			.	. . . . . . . . . . . . 35. . . . . . .
Cleaning	Your		Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35. . . .
Carrying the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35. . . .
Preserving Battery Pack. .Life. . . . . . . . . . . . .							36. . . .
Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation. . . . . . . . . .							36. .
Creating		the		Hibernation		Function. . . . . . . . . . . .37. .
Ruggedized Mobile Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . .37. . .
Ergonomics Information					. . . . . . . . . . 38. . . . . . .
For More		Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					40. . . . .

Copyright IBM Corporation 1998

1

Identifying the Hardware Features

Front View of the Computer

2 ThinkPad 390 User's Reference

Identifying the Hardware Features

(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.

(4)

Thebrightness

control

adjusts

the

brightness

of

the

display.

(5)

Theinternal

modem

port

is

used for connecting your com-

puter

to

an

analog

telephone

line.

(6)

Theheadphone jack

,

⅛ainch

(3.5mm)

diameter

jack,

is

where

you

connect

stereo

headphones

or

external

speakers.

(7)

Theline-in jack ,

⅛ainch (3.5mm) diameter jack,

is

where

you

connect

an

external

audio

device.

(8)

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.

(9)

The PC

Card

slots

accept

PC

Cards.

(10)

ThePC Card eject buttons

eject

the

PC

Card

from

the

PC

Card

slot.

(11)

Theaudio

volume

control

adjusts the volume of the

speakers.

(12)

Thediskette

drive

(shown

installed

in

the

UltraBay

FX).

(13)

Thediskette-drive-activity

indicator

lights

up

when

the

computer

is

accessing

the diskette drive.

(14)

Thediskette-eject button

ejects

the

diskette

from the

diskette

drive.

(15)

TheCD-ROM drive

(shown

installed

in

the

UltraBay

FX).

(16)

TheCD-ROM access

indicator

is on when data is read from a

CD-ROM in the

CD-ROM

drive.

(17)

TheCD-ROM eject button

ejects

the

CD-ROM tray .

(18)

Themanual-eject hole

is

used

to eject the CD-ROM

tray

when

it

does

not

open

with the

eject

button.

(19)

TheTrackPoint

buttons

work

with

the

TrackPoint (20) and func-

tion

similar

to

the

buttons

on

a

mouse.

(20)

TheTrackPoint

is

a

built-in

pointing device that provides a func-

tion

similar

to

that of

a

mouse.

(21)

TheFn

key

is

used

with

the

function

keys Fntokeyactivate

the

functions.

(22)

Theindicator

panel

consists

of

the

system-status

indicators

and

their

associated

symbols.

(23)

The

left

andinternalrightspeakers

generate

stereo

sound.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your 3Computer

Identifying the Hardware Features

Rear View of the Computer

(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.

(4)

Theuniversal

serial

bus

(USB)

allows

you

to

connect

any

device

that

conforms

to

the

USB

standard.

(5)

Thepower

jack

is

where the

AC

Adapter

cable

is

con-

nected.

(6)

Theexternal-monitor connector

is

where

you

attach

the

external

monitor.

(7)

Theserial

connector

is

where

you

connect

a

9–pin,

serial-

device

cable.

(8)

Thesecurity

keyhole

is

used

with

a

mechanical

lock.

(9)

To remove

the

hard10),diskloosen(

thishard

disk

screw .

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

(11)

Theparallel connector is where you connect a parallelprinter signal cable.

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(12)			Theexternal-input-device connector				is used to attach a
mouse,				external	keyboard,	or	external numeric			keypad to the com-
puter.
(13)				Thebattery status lamp shows			the	status of	the		battery
pack.
			Thesuspend lamp		lights	when	the	computer	is	in	suspend
mode.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your 5Computer

Identifying the Hardware Features

Bottom View of the Computer

out tiltthefeet to

(1)

Flip

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

accepts

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

port

replicator.

6 ThinkPad 390 User's Reference

System Status Indicators

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

and

orange). Each indicator

is identified with a symbol. The foll

shows

the

location and the

meaning

of

each

icon:

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your 7Computer

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.

(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 14.

(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.

8 ThinkPad 390 User's Reference

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:

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.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your 9Computer

Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

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.

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Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

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.

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your 11Computer

Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

For more	information on	customizing the TrackPoint“Cus om-
izing the	TrackPoint”	on page 42.

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) (

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 26.)

clickAccessibilityon he (

)

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.

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Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

The

following table shows the functionFn keyofcombinedthe with

keys:

Feature

and

Icon

Key

Combination

Meaning

Power

Mode

Functions

Fuel-Gauge

Fn+F2

(Only for

WindowsIf you press this key combination, the window for the

display

on

or

offusers)

battery status appears or disappears. You

can

set param-

eters 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:

1. Click

onStart .

2. Move

the

cursorProgramsto

, ThinkPad

, and

then

click Fuelon-Gauge

.

Power

mode

Fn+F11

During

battery

power

operation,

the

power

mode

changes

switching

as

follows:

Power Conservation Functions for Battery Power

Standby

mode

Fn+F3

The

computer

enters standby mode. For more information

about

this

Online

User's

Guide

Suspend

mode

Fn+F4

The

computer

enters suspend mode. For more information

about

this

Online

User's

Guide

Hibernation

Fn+F12

The

computer

enters

hibernation

mode. For

more informa-

mode

tion

about

this

modeOnline

User's

Guide

Other

Functions

Switching

Fn+F7

Computer

output

is

displayed

in

the

following

order when

between

the

an

external monitor

LCD and

the

external

monitor

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