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Contents

Finding information in this Online User's Guide .......... v

Chapter 1. Using your computer outside your home country 1

Changing the date and time ...................... 1

Power cord requirements ....................... 2

Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer ....... 5

Using the Norton Mobile Essentials ................. 6

Using Before You Go ........................ 7

Using Location Controller ..................... 8

Using the audio features ....................... 9

Setting the volume ......................... 9

Using the built-in modem features ................. 11

Setting the modem ........................ 12

Using the 56-Kbps modem .................... 14

Telephony features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the Auto Answer feature ................. 16

Viewing a DVD movie ........................ 18

Chapter 3. Protecting your computer ............. 21

Protecting your computer ...................... 22

Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using mechanical locks ....................... 22

Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack .... 25

Using the battery pack ........................ 26

Charging the battery pack .................... 26

Monitoring the battery status ................... 26

Saving battery power ........................ 30

Using the power management modes ............. 30

Customizing power management ................ 37

Considerations when using a power management mode .. 40

Using other battery-saving methods .............. 43

Chapter 5. Using your computer with a PC Card ...... 45

Using a PC Card ........................... 46

PC Card types ........................... 46

PC Card interface ......................... 48

PC Card support software ...................... 49

Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using a PC Card in Windows 95 (with CardWorks) ....... 52

Self-check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

PC Card properties ........................ 54

Stopping the PC Card ...................... 56

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using a PC Card in Windows NT (with CardWizard) ...... 58

Self-check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

PC Card properties ........................ 60

Hot swapping the PC Card .................... 61

PC Card Activator ......................... 62

Enhanced power management ................. 62

Stopping the PC Card ...................... 63

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Chapter 6. Resolving system resource conflicts ...... 65

Resource conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Resolving a resource conflict .................. 65

Default resource assignments ................... 70

Default IRQ assignments ..................... 71

System resources and IRQs ................... 71

Chapter 7. Frequently asked questions ............ 75

Frequently asked questions ..................... 75

Chapter 8. Installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Installing a new operating system and its device drivers .... 84

Installing software for Windows 98 ................. 85

Overall procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Installing Microsoft Windows 98 ................. 86

Installing software for Windows 95 ................. 88

Overall procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Installing Microsoft Windows 95 ................. 90

Installing software for Windows NT Version 4.0 ......... 95

Overall procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Installing Microsoft Windows NT ................ 96

Chapter 9. Using system management ............ 99

Using system management ..................... 100

System-management features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Intel WfM full support ....................... 101

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Desktop Management Interface (DMI) ............. 101

Remote program load (RPL) ................... 102

Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) ............. 102

Wake on LAN ........................... 103

Waking up from suspend mode by an incoming call ..... 103

Universal Management Agent .................. 104

Asset ID EEPROM ........................ 105

Setting up system-management features ............. 105

Enabling or disabling Wake on LAN .............. 105

Automatic power-on startup sequence ............. 107

Enabling or disabling a Flash (POST/BIOS) update from the

network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Appendix A. Using PS2 commands .............. 111

Using PS2 Command ........................ 111

Syntax rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

PS2 commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Appendix B. Using modem commands ............ 119

Modem commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Running commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Command format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

AT commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Extended AT commands ..................... 122

V.42bis commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Modem response codes ....................... 124

S registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Appendix C. Handling the ThinkPad .............. 131

Handling tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

ThinkPad don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

ThinkPad do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Cleaning your computer ..................... 133

Carrying your computer ..................... 133

Extending your computer's battery life ............. 134

Ruggedized mobile computers ................. 135

Ergonomics information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Appendix D. Getting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Getting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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Customer support and service ................... 139

Help at the ThinkPad Web site ................. 139

Help by telephone ......................... 140

ThinkPad EasyServ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Getting help around the world .................. 141

Fax information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Electronic support services .................... 142

Purchasing additional services ................. 144

Enhanced PC Support Line ................... 144

900-number operating system and hardware support line .. 145

Network and Server Support Line ................ 145

Ordering support line services .................. 145

Warranty and repair services .................. 146

Obtaining IBM operating system updates ........... 147

Getting update diskettes ..................... 147

Ordering publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Appendix E. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Appendix F. Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

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Changing the date and time

Ergonomics information

Frequently asked questions Getting service Handling tips

Installing a new operating system and its device drivers

Power cord requirements

Setting the modem

Using the audio features

Using the battery pack

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Using passwords

Using a PC Card

Using system management

Viewing a DVD movie

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Chapter 1. Using your computer outside your home country

This section provides necessary information if you are using the computer outside the region where you purchased it.

Changing the date and time ...................... 1

Power cord requirements ....................... 2

Changing the date and time

Note

If you are a U.S. user, you should use the Norton Mobile Essentials for the location settings. For details

Norton Mobile Essentials.

You need to change the date and time settings if you go to a different time zone.

In the Windows 98 desktop, click Start, move the cursor to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

Using the

Double-click Date/Time.

Set the current date and time.

Click the Time Zone tab. Click , and select the region closest to your location from the

list. Press Enter.

Note: If you do

for daylight saving time, clear the check box.

Click OK.

not

want the clock to be automatically adjusted

Power cord requirements

To use the AC Adapter outside the region where you purchased your computer, you need an ac power cord that is certified for the region you are visiting. You can purchase one through an IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative in that region.

Attention

The use of an improper power cord might cause severe damage to your computer.

For 2-pin power cords:

Part number Country or region

13H5264

13H5267

13H5270

13H5273 Japan 13H5276 13H5279 Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka

Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Korea (South), Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela

Abu Dhabi, Albania, Antigua, Bahrain, Brunei, Dubai, Fiji, India, Ireland, Kenya, Kuwait, Macao, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong), Qatar, Singapore, United Kingdom

Austria, Bosnia-Herzogovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Yugoslavia

Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay

For 3-pin power cords:

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Part number Country or region

02K0539 People's Republic of China (other than Hong Kong) 76H3514

Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay

Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador,

76H3516

Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Korea (South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzogovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France,

76H3518

Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Macao, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Yugoslavia

76H3520 Denmark 76H3522

Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka

Abu Dhabi, Albania, Antigua, Bahrain, Brunei, Dubai,

76H3524

Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, United

Kingdom 76H3528 Switzerland, Liechtenstein 76H3530 Chile, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya 76H3532 Israel 76H3535 Korea

Chapter 1. Using your computer outside your home country 3

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Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer

This section provides necessary information if you are using the various features of your ThinkPad computer.

Using the Norton Mobile Essentials ................. 6

Using Before You Go ........................ 7

Using Location Controller ..................... 8

Using the audio features ....................... 9

Setting the volume ......................... 9

Setting the volumes with device drivers ........... 10

Using the built-in modem features ................. 11

Setting the modem ........................ 12

Using the 56-Kbps modem .................... 14

Telephony features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the Auto Answer feature ................. 16

Viewing a DVD movie ........................ 18

Using the Norton Mobile Essentials

Your ThinkPad computer provides the Norton Mobile Essentials, which enable you to manage your ThinkPad location settings easily. When you travel with your ThinkPad computer, the Norton Mobile Essentials can help you with ThinkPad location settings.

The Norton Mobile Essentials include the following features:

Before You Go is for learning about the power cord and modem requirements of your destination country or region. Use Checklists to plan for your trip effectively. Before You Go also contains many international phone numbers for travel services and links to Web sites with additional information about your destination.

Location Controller is for setting up all of the location-sensitive settings, such as modem properties, time and date, time zone, printer, and so forth. Once you set up a location, you don't have to set it up again.

Connection Doctor is for resolving any problem you might have with your modem connection at your destination.

To use the Norton Mobile Essentials, do the following:

Click Start.

Move the cursor to Programs and Norton Mobile Essentials; then click Norton Mobile Essentials.

The main window appears:

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You can activate all the features from this window, or you can launch each feature individually from the Norton Mobile Essentials program group. For more detail on the Norton Mobile Essentials, click Help.

Note: You might need to install the Norton Mobile Essentials from

the hard disk drive or the Software Selections CD before you use it for the first time.

Using Before You Go

To start Before You Go, do the following:

Click Start.

Move the cursor to Programs and Norton Mobile Essentials.

Click Norton Mobile Essentials Before You Go.

To check the power cord and modem requirements for your

destination:

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a) Click Destination.

b) Select your location from the list.

To use the various checklists to plan your trip or to obtain

travel services: a) Click Checklist.

b) Select Guides. View the guides in the window.

Using Location Controller

To start the Location Controller, do the following:

Click Start.

Move the cursor to Programs and Norton Mobile Essentials.

Click Norton Mobile Essentials Location Controller.

To create a new location, click New and follow the instructions on the window.

Note: See the following IBM Web site for the latest

information about your modem's status for international use:

http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad

Notes:

1. Make sure that you set up the location for your so that you can switch back to those settings easily when you return from your trip.

2. For the best location settings, always use the Location Controller when you set up a new location. If your Internet dialer application also has location settings, it will adjust its settings based on the Location Controller settings in most cases. You need to choose additional location settings in your Internet dialer application, such as a local phone number.

3. If you are using a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) such as IBM WorkPad, do not allow the Location Controller to adjust the windows clock automatically. This might lead to unwanted changes in your PDA calendar.

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home

office

Using the audio features

Your computer is equipped with the following:

A -inch (3.5-mm) diameter external monaural microphone jack. A -inch (3.5-mm) diameter stereo headphone or an

external-powered speaker jack.

Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy various multimedia audio features. This audio chip provides the following features:

Recording and playing back of PCM and WAV files in 8-bit or

16-bit format.

Sampling of various rates from 8 KHz to 48 KHz for the WAV

file.

Playback of MIDI files through an FM synthesizer.

Recording from various sound sources, such as an integrated microphone, an external microphone, or an audio device attached to a line-in jack.

Game compatibility. You might select Sound Blaster Pro for the audio adapter in the sound setup for a game.

Setting the volume

You can customize the volume in a volume control window, which appears when you click the small speaker icon ( ) on the task bar.

Your computer might provide volume control as part of its hardware—for example, with a volume control knob. If your

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computer does not have a volume control knob, however, you can control volume by pressing the PgUp ( ) or PgDn ( ) key.

For more information about your computer

Note: The value you set with the volume control knob or the Fn +

PgUp or PgDn key combination is the maximum or minimum

value of the volume.

Setting the volumes with device drivers

The volume is also controlled by each device, and you can set it for each device.

Double-click the small speaker icon ( ) at the bottom right of the Windows desktop.

Click Start; move the cursor to Program, Accessories, Entertainment; and click Volume Control.

A “Master” window similar to the following appears:

User's Reference

After you make any changes, exit the “Master” window.

Note: Dock In and ZV Port are set to mute by default. To use these

functions, clear check boxes.

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Using the built-in modem features

The built-in modem enables you to send or receive data, faxes, and voice over the telephone line. This modem uses a digital signal processor (DSP), and its software can be upgraded, allowing great flexibility. It supports ITU-T V.90 protocols with data rates of 56 Kbps, and K56flex protocol with data rates of 56 Kbps.

You can use the built-in modem only on a public-switched telephone network (PSTN). You cannot use a private branch exchange (PBX) or some other type of digital telephone extension line. If you connect the built-in modem to a line other than PSTN, an error message appears, preventing you from using the line. If you are not sure which kind of phone line you are using, contact your telephone company.

Attention for use overseas

In many regions, you cannot use the built-in modem function

until IBM has received approval from the proper authorities.

Your built-in modem is a worldwide modem and can be used in any region where Postal Telegraph and Telephone (PTT) type approval has been obtained. You can change the modem setting according to the region where you use the modem. If the region you want is not on the Region Selection listing, see http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad on the Internet, and download the newest Region Selection list.

If you are a non-U.S. user, the parameter for using the modem is set automatically during the modem installation. The “Modem Region Selection” window enables you to change the region name to that of the region in which you are actually going to use the built-in modem telephony function. Confirm whether the selection matches the region name in the Dialing Properties listing.

For more information on the use of the built-in modem in a specific region, contact the IBM customer support center in that region.

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Setting the modem

To use the built-in modem, connect one end of the telephone cable to the modem connector; then connect the other end to the telephone outlet on the wall.

Note: To use a DOS modem application in the Windows 95 or

Windows 98 DOS box, disable the infrared port. When you start Windows, the modem automatically starts and is

ready for use. To use the built-in modem outside the region where you purchased

the computer, you must change the region name.

DANGER

To avoid shock hazard, do not connect the cable to or disconnect the cable from the telephone outlet on the wall during electrical storms.

In the Windows 98 desktop, click Start.

Move the cursor to Settings and click Control Panel.

Double-click Modems.

Click the Dialing Properties button.

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Select the region that you are using your modem, and set other dialing options; then click OK.

Notes:

1. Check the IBM Web site for the latest information. When updates become available, they are posted on:

http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad

2. You can also perform the basic modem functions by using the AT commands from the DOS prompt.

AT commands.

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Using the 56-Kbps modem

To take advantage of your modem's 56-Kbps standard protocol (ITU-T V.90), you must first make sure that your Internet service provider (ISP) supports the protocol.

Contact your ISP and determine which 56-Kbps modem protocol it uses.

If your ISP supports the 56-Kbps standard protocol (ITU-T V.90) or K56flex technology, your modem uses the same 56-Kbps protocol. Your modem and your ISP must support the same 56-Kbps protocol, or your maximum connection speed will be limited to V.34 technology.

Significantly higher Internet modem connection speeds up to 56 Kbps require all-digital transmission connections from your ISP to the line card in the central office to which your phone line is connected. The higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating on a specific network implementation is only one of many ways to deliver high-quality voice telephony to customers. Failure of the modem to operate at high speed should not be reported as a fault, unless ordinary voice telephone calls are substandard.

In the U.S., current FCC regulations limit the maximum speed for downstream communication to 56 Kbps. Even though your modem contains 56-Kbps technology, the connect rate in the receive direction might be significantly less than 56 Kbps.

Currently, the 56-Kbps capability is in the receive direction only (from the ISP to your local modem). The transmit or send direction (from your local modem to the ISP) uses V.34 technology.

Note: 56-Kbps transfer rates are not available in all locations. You

must check with your ISP to determine if your area is capable of 56-Kbps transfer rates.

Telephony features

The built-in modem provides the following telephony features:

Industry standard modem support up to 56 Kbps

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Data protocols

Bell 103 (300 bps) Bell 212A (1200 bps) V.21 (300 bps) V22bis (2400 bps) V.22 (1200 bps) V.34bis (33600, 31200 bps)

V.34

(28800, 26400, 24000, 21600, 19200, 16800, 14400, 12000, 9600, 7200, 4800 bps)

K56flex

(downstream only, up to 56000 bps)

V.90 (downstream only, up to 56000 bps)

Error correction protocols

MNP2-4 (Microcom error correction)

V.42 (error-correcting procedures for DCEs using asynchronous automatic dialing and control)

Data compression

V.42bis (DCE data compression)

MNP5 (Microcom data compression)

protocols Miscellaneous

protocols

V.8 (startup sequence)

V.80 (video phone)

Industry standard fax support up to 14.4 Kbps

Fax protocols V.21 Ch 2 (300 bps fax)

V.17 (up to 14.4 kbps fax)

V.29 (9600 bps fax)

V.27ter (4800 bps fax)

Computer telephony function support

– DTMF and pulse dialing – Detecting DTMF digits received from the phone line – Call progress monitoring – An auto-dialing feature – Telephony API (TAPI) support through Windows 98 or

Windows 95

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Telephone answering machine support (Windows 98 and

Windows 95)

– Recording and playback of message and greetings – Answering device with caller ID (North America only) – Modem class-8 AT commands for TAPI calls

Full-duplex speaker phone support (Windows 98 and Windows

95 only)

– Acoustic echo cancellation

Using the Auto Answer feature

If you use a modem communication software program, your modem might need to be set for your computer answer calls from another computer automatically.

Your modem communication software determines how the modem operates with Auto Answer. Some fax programs do not require you to type an AT command to turn Auto Answer on or off. For specific instructions, see the user's guide that came with the communication software.

To start the Auto Answer feature from your communication software, use the command ATS=n. This command tells the modem to answer a call after a certain number of rings. To set the number of rings, replace n with any number from 1 to 255.

Auto Answer

. The Auto Answer feature lets

If you do not have a voice modem, turn Auto Answer off when you are not using your modem. Otherwise, callers will be greeted with the modem tone. To turn Auto Answer off, use the command ATS = .

In some communication software programs, you might need to select the “Auto Answer On” or “Auto Answer Off” option to turn off the Auto Answer feature.

Note: If you are using Auto Answer with a fax software program,

setting a high number of rings enables you to answer the telephone before the fax modem answers.

This function can be used only where the caller ID services is available. Currently, this service is available only in the U.S. and Canada.

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If your computer came with fax software already installed, use the fax software documentation included in the box your computer came in or the fax software online help for additional information.

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Viewing a DVD movie

Note

You need a DVD-ROM drive and the ThinkPad 570 UltraBase, available as an option, to view a DVD movie.

If you want to view a DVD movie on your computer, you need to set the DVD region code. You can set the region code when you start DVD Express for the first time.

Notes:

1. The DVD movie player program is supported by Windows 98 and Windows 95 OSR2.0 or later version.

2. Some DVD movies might not play in your computer. If it is possible to play another DVD movie in your computer, the problem is not with your computer. Check with the DVD vendor whether there is a problem with the DVD content.

3. You need to disable system timers when viewing a DVD movie to avoid screen blanking.

DVD regional codes

Regional coding is part of the protection strategy for DVD content. The world is divided into six regions. Specific content can be viewed only in a specific region. For example, Region 1 (U.S. and Canada) content should be viewed only in Region 1. The DVD Movie Player Program application is also region-specific.

You must select a region to play DVD content. After you select the region, you can play content only for that region. Be sure to select your correct region.

An incorrect region code setting causes your computer to hang; you can recover your computer only with the Recovery CD.

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Attention

Make sure the first DVD content you play is from the appropriate region. You can verify the region code of the content by looking at the region code symbol on the back of the content packaging. If the first DVD you play is from a region other than the region you selected, your system will no longer play DVD content. Recover your system using the Recovery CD.

To set the region code, do as follows:

Click Start, move the cursor to Programs and Mediamatics DVD Express, and then click Mediamatics DVD Player.

The “Select DVD Region” window appears.

Select the region code and click OK.

Region Code Region

1 U.S, Canada 2 Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan 3 Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong 4 Latin America, Australia, New Zealand 5 Former Soviet Union, the rest of Africa, India 6 People's Republic of China (except Hong Kong)

Your computer has been configured to provide the highest quality audio and video playback based on the available system resources. You can alter the default settings, however, by changing the video resolution setting within the Control Panel of Windows 95 or Windows 98.

Note: Some systems do not have enough resources to provide full

quality audio and video playback at all resolution settings. If you experience poor playback performance, adjust the resolution setting to a lower setting.

To view a DVD movie, do the following:

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Insert the DVD title into the DVD drive.

Click Start, move the cursor to Programs and Mediamatics DVD Express, and then click Mediamatics DVD Player.

The DVD express operation window appears.

Click the Play button. The playback window appears.

Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, click the Help button on the operating

window.

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Chapter 3. Protecting your computer

Protecting your computer ...................... 22

Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using mechanical locks ....................... 22

Protecting your computer

This section provides overall information about how to protect your ThinkPad computer. To protect your computer from theft or unauthorized use, you can use:

Passwords

A mechanical lock

For information on mechanical locks and for more details about passwords

Using passwords

The password-setting feature prevents your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer. You must enter your password at the prompt. You cannnot use the computer unless you type the correct password. You can set the following passwords on your computer:

The power-on password protects your computer from being

used by unauthorized persons.

The hard disk password protects the data on your hard disk

from being accessed by unauthorized persons.

User's Reference

The supervisor password protects the system information stored in BIOS Setup Utility so that without knowing the password, nobody can change the configuration of the computer.

To use the different passwords, refer to the

User's Reference

Using mechanical locks

You can attach a mechanical lock to your computer, to help prevent it from being removed without your permission.

Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a stationary object. Refer to the instructions shipped with the mechanical lock.

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Note

You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. IBM makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features.

If you attach an option, such as ThinkPad 570 UltraBase or port replicator, to your computer, refer to the

User's Reference

for how

you can protect your system by using the mechanical lock.

Chapter 3. Protecting your computer 23

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Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack

This section provides necessary information if you are using a battery pack.

Using the battery pack ........................ 26

Charging the battery pack .................... 26

Monitoring the battery status ................... 26

Using the battery status indicator .............. 26

Using the Fuel-Gauge program ............... 29

Saving battery power ........................ 30

Using the power management modes ............. 30

Customizing power management ................ 37

Setting the suspend timer ................... 37

Enabling hibernation mode .................. 39

Considerations when using a power management mode .. 40

Considerations for suspend mode .............. 40

Considerations for hibernation mode ............ 41

Notes for reinstalling or installing the operating system .. 42

Using other battery-saving methods .............. 43

Using the battery pack

If you use your ThinkPad computer with the battery pack, you need to conserve the power for long operation. Your computer is provided with power management for saving battery power, and it always indicates the battery status. This section describes the functions for battery operation.

Charging the battery pack

You can charge the battery pack when the AC Adapter is connected to the computer and the battery pack is installed. You need to charge the battery pack in any of the following conditions:

Notes:

When you purchase a new battery pack

If the battery status indicator starts blinking

If the battery pack has not been used for a long time

1. Before you charge the battery pack, ensure that its temperature is at least 10°C (50°F).

2. If the battery pack has not been used for a long time, it will not be fully charged with only a single charging. You will have to completely discharge it; then recharge it three to six times to maximize battery operating time.

Monitoring the battery status

You can monitor the battery status by using the battery status indicator or the Fuel-Gauge program.

Using the battery status indicator

The battery status indicator shows the current status of the battery pack (only when the battery is installed).

Compare the battery status indicator with the following table to determine the condition of your battery:

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Status Condition

Green Enough power remains for operation. Orange The battery pack is being charged. Blinking

orange

The battery pack needs charging. If the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times.

Off The battery pack is not installed.

The computer is turned off or is in suspend mode

when the AC Adapter is not connected.

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Attention

You should take corrective actions when the battery status indicator is consecutive beeps. (If your computer enters suspend mode because of a low-battery condition, data in memory might be lost.)

blinking orange

, and your computer sounds three

Immediately connect the AC Adapter to the computer

Then take either of the following actions:

To continue your work with the AC Adapter, press the Fn

key.

or:

To continue your work with a fully charged battery pack, do

the following:

Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. (See the

User's Reference

Press the Fn key.

Disconnect the AC Adapter from the computer.

If you do not take corrective actions within about 30 seconds, the computer will enter suspend mode.

Do not leave the computer in this condition for an extended time. Data in memory will be lost.

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Using the Fuel-Gauge program

You can display the battery status and power mode (High Performance, Automatic, or Customized) by using the Fuel-Gauge program.

If you are using the secondary battery, you can see the secondary battery status by the Fuel-Gauge program. In the Fuel-Gauge program window are with two gauges: 1 is for main battery status and 2 is for secondary battery. The computer uses the secondary battery first. When you are charging batteries, the computer charges the main battery first.

You also can select suspend or hibernation mode. To start the Fuel-Gauge program, click Start, move the cursor to

Program and ThinkPad, and then click Fuel-Gauge. The following window appears:

Notes:

1. The “Current Power Mode” icon depends on the power mode.

2. The “Power Source” icon depends on the power source. ( is

for the AC Adapter and is for battery pack.)

3. The “Duration of Remaining Power” indicator does not appear

when the AC Adapter is connected.

You can minimize the window to an icon by clicking the icon ( ) at the top of the window. You can toggle between the Fuel-Gauge window and its icon by pressing the Fn+F2 key combination.

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Saving battery power

Using the power management modes

Your battery pack should be useful for approximately 3 years, or 300 charge-discharge cycles. The number of years or charge-discharge cycles might vary depending on how efficiently you use your computer. This section describes the following:

Using the power management modes Using the other battery-saving methods

You can run your computer on battery power for a considerable time by using the power management modes (standby mode, suspend mode, and hibernation mode).

Note: Even if you don't set the low-battery alarm, the charge

indicator will let you know when the battery is low, and then your computer will automatically enter the power-saving mode. This default low-battery behavior is independent of the operating system, so the computer might behave differently from your setting if you set the low-battery alarm. The computer chooses appropriately between your setting and the default setting.

Attention

Do not enter suspend or hibernation mode when your computer is doing any of the following:

Playing or recording audio Playing a movie Playing a game Running any other multimedia application

Stop these applications before entering suspend or hibernation mode.

Standby mode

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For Windows 98 users:

The LCD and external monitor turn off. Also the audio is muted. If no application program is running in the background, the hard disk stops turning.

For Windows 95 users:

The LCD turns off. Also, if a power-saving monitor (Energy Star Monitor) is in use when the computer enters standby mode, the computer activates the monitor's low-power mode.

You can enter standby mode by:

– Pressing the Fn+F3 keys.

You can return to normal operation by:

– Pressing any key or moving the TrackPoint.

Suspend mode

Your computer stops all tasks and stores all data in memory. You can enter suspend mode by:

– Pressing the Fn+F4 keys. – Closing the cover.

If you select the Will not suspend even if LCD is closed check box in the “Power Management Properties” window, the computer does not enter suspend mode when the LCD is closed. Only the LCD turns off.

– Selecting the Suspend button ( ) in the Fuel-Gauge

program.

–

For Windows 98 users:

Click Start and Shut Down.., and then select Stand by by clicking the radio button.

Note: The term Stand by on the Windows 98 screen has a

different meaning from the term standby in the user's manuals.

Your computer automatically enters suspend mode when:

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– The preset timeout is reached.

For Windows 98 users:

You can set the System standby timer in the “Power Management Properties” window.

For Windows 95 users:

You can set the Suspend Timer in the “Power Properties” window.

– The battery is low.

For Windows 98 users:

You can set the alarm action by specifying Standby for the prompt When the alarm goes off, the computer will:

For Windows 95 users:

If you select the Hibernate when battery becomes low check box in the “Power Management Properties” window, the computer enters hibernation mode when the battery is low.

You can return to normal operation by:

– Pressing the Fn key. – Opening the LCD. – Turning the power switch on.

Your computer automatically returns to normal operation when:

– The preset timeout for the resume timer is reached.

For Windows 98 users:

You can set the timer in Scheduled Tasks.

For Windows 95 users:

You can set the timeout with the resume on timer specification in the “Power Properties” window.

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RediSafe:

To prevent loss of data during suspend mode when the battery is critically low, your ThinkPad computer has a RediSafe function. Once you set this function, the hibernation file is activated each time the computer enters suspend mode, and is ready to enter hibernation mode from suspend mode whenever the battery is low.

Set RediSafe as follows:

From Windows 95 or Windows 98:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click the Power Management button ( ).

Click the Hibernation tab.

Enable hibernation mode if it is disabled:

Click the Enable Hibernation.. button.

Click Create Now; then Close.

Select the RediSafe check box.

Click OK.

From Windows NT:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click the Power Management button ( ).

Click the Suspend/Hibernation/Resume Options button ( ).

Enable hibernation mode if it is disabled:

Click the Enable Hibernation.. button.

Click OK.

Select the RediSafe check box.

Click OK.

Hibernation mode

Your computer stops all tasks and stores all data in the hard disk; then it powers off. Set your computer to this mode if you want to maintain the present operating condition until the next day, for instance.

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To use this mode, you have to create a hibernation file with the ThinkPad Configuration program. (See Enabling hibernation mode.)

You can enter hibernation mode by:

– Pressing the Fn+F12 keys.

– Clicking the Hibernation button ( ) in the Fuel-Gauge

program.

– Turning the power switch off.

You can enable this option by selecting the Hibernate by power switch check box in the “Hibernation” subwindow of the “Power Management Properties” window.

Your computer automatically enters hibernation mode when:

– The preset timeout is reached. (Windows 95 user only)

If you select the Hibernate by timer check box in the “Hibernation” subwindow and set Suspend timer in the “Power Mode” subwindow, your computer enters hibernation mode when it reaches timeout.

– The battery is low.

For Windows 98 users:

You can set the alarm action by specifying Hibernate for the prompt When the alarm goes off, the computer will:

For Windows 95 users:

If you select the Hibernate when battery becomes low check box, your computer enters hibernation mode when the battery is low.

You can return to normal operation by turning the power on.

For Windows NT users:

You cannot create a hibernation file in a Windows NT system that uses the NTFS file format, the Windows NT default. If you want to use hibernation mode, you should reinstall Windows NT with the FAT file format.

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Notes:

1. Windows 95 users cannot enter hibernation mode when you are using the communication network.

2. Hibernation mode might end if you connect your computer to a port replicator or if you use a particular PC Card.

The following table shows how the indicator behaves in each power management mode:

Indicator

Current status

Suspend mode

Power-on

Normal operation or standby mode

Suspend mode Green Off Entering or resuming from

suspend mode Power off or

hibernation mode

Off Green

Blinking green Green

Off Off

The following figure shows the relationship between different power management modes, how to switch between them, and battery power consumption:

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Customizing power management

This section describes how to customize power management so that you are using the power management mode appropriate to your operation.

Setting the suspend timer

To set the suspend timer, do the following:

For Windows 98:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click the Power Management ( ) button. The “Power Management Properties” window appears.

Click the Power Schemes tab. The “Power Schemes” window appears.

Set the length of time for the suspend timer at System standby timers under Settings for Portable/Laptop power scheme.

Note: You can also set the LCD off timers and Hard disk off

timers.

Click OK.

For Windows 95:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click the Power Management ( ) button. The “Power Properties” window appears.

Click the Power Mode tab. The “Power Mode” window appears.

Select Customized.

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The bottom gray portion is displayed in black, and you can specify the timeout value in minutes in the Suspend Timer box.

Click OK.

For Windows NT:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click the Power Management ( ) button. Three buttons appear on the right.

Click the Power Mode Settings ( ) button. The “Power Mode Settings” window appears.

Specify the timeout value in minutes in the Suspend Timer box.

Click OK.

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Enabling hibernation mode

To enable hibernation mode, do the following:

For Windows 98 and Windows 95:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click the Power Management ( ) button. The “Power Properties” window appears.

Click the Hibernation tab. The “Hibernation” subwindow appears.

Click Enable Hibernation. (If you have already created a hibernation file, this button appears in gray and you cannot click it.)

The “Enable Hibernation” subwindow appears.

Click Create Now.

Click Close; then OK.

For Windows NT:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click the Power Management ( ) button.

Click the Suspend/Resume Options ( ) button. The “Suspend/Resume Options” window appears.

Click the Enable Hibernation... button.

Click OK.

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Considerations when using a power management mode

When you use a power management mode, you need to consider a few points, especially if you are using the network.

Considerations for suspend mode

Consider the following before using suspend mode:

Before playing audio, it is better to turn off any automatic timers that put the computer into suspend or hibernation mode. In addition, it is better to stop playing audio before entering suspend or hibernation mode. If the computer enters suspend or hibernation mode, data from a running audio program might be lost.

Attached devices, such as a printer or serial device, stop running when the computer enters suspend mode. When you resume normal operation, the output might differ from what you expect, because the device might be reset or lose its configuration settings.

Sometimes you might want to use the computer with the LCD closed—for example, when an external monitor and keyboard are used. In such a case, power on the computer with the LCD closed, or use the ThinkPad Configuration program to set the computer not to enter suspend mode when the LCD is closed.

If the computer resumes normal operation by reaching the ThinkPad Configuration timer setting or because of an incoming call, only a blank screen is displayed. To display a power-on password prompt, press any key or move your pointing device.

If you are using some communication cards and the computer is powered with ac power, your computer enters standby mode rather than suspend mode.

If you are using other PC Cards and the computer enters suspend mode, all application programs stop. For some PC Cards, power to the PC Cards might also turn off.

If the computer is powered with battery power, the computer turns power off to the PC Card, and communication stops for communication PC Cards, so the duration of suspend mode is longer.

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If communication for a PC Card is not reestablished after normal operation resumes, remove and then reinstall the PC Card before restarting the system or application program. For other kinds of PC Cards, if the PC Card or computer does not operate, restart the application or computer.

Even if you are using a communication card with a ring-resume

function, some cards cannot detect an incoming call. While a communication link is active, the computer does not

enter suspend mode.

If you select the Disable in the hardware profile check box under the Device usage of the General tab in the Advanced Power Management Support area of the “System Properties” window, your computer does not enter suspend mode.

Note:

You must set the Resume on incoming call option in the ThinkPad Configuration program so the computer automatically resumes normal operation.

For Windows 95 and Windows 98:

Click the Power Management ( ) button.

Click the Suspend/Resume options tab.

Select the Resume on incoming call check box.

For Windows NT:

Click the Battery ( ) button.

Click the Suspend/Hibernation/Resume options ( ) button; then select the Resume on incoming call check box.

For DOS:

Enter PS2 RI E

Considerations for hibernation mode

Consider the following before using hibernation mode:

Do not run any other tasks while the hibernation file is being created.

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The computer uses battery power to enter hibernation mode. Therefore, it reserves some battery power if it is set to enter hibernation mode when a low-battery condition occurs. This can cause the battery operating time to be shorter than the time publicly stated.

Do not add or remove memory during hibernation mode. If you do, the computer resumes from hibernation mode without recognizing the changed memory size. To ensure that the computer recognizes the correct memory size, shut down; then restart your operating system.

If the computer is powered with battery power, it turns power off to the PC Card when entering hibernation mode. When normal operation resumes, if the PC Card or computer does not operate, restart the application or computer.

If you are using some communication cards and your computer is powered with ac power, the computer does not enter hibernation mode. This prevents possible problems from occurring with communication application programs after the computer returns to normal operation.

Note: If the communication links are still not reestablished,

remove and then reinstall the PC Card before restarting the system or application program.

Notes for reinstalling or installing the operating system

Install your operating system with Advanced Power Management (APM), and install the ThinkPad Configuration program with the Utility Diskette to use power management mode.

Note: To install the software

and its device drivers.

If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 95,

automatically installed in your computer.

If you are using DOS,

computer. To verify that the computer has installed APM correctly, type POwer at the command prompt and press Enter. If a screen similar to the following appears, APM is successfully installed.

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APM is automatically installed in your

Installing a new operating system

APM is

Power Management Status

---------------------- Setting = ADV: REG

CPU: idle 32% of time.

AC Line Status : OFFLINE

Battery status : High

If not, add the following line to your CONFIG.SYS file, using a text editor such as the DOS Editor:

DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE

Using other battery-saving methods

Another battery-saving method is to decrease the LCD brightness. You can use the ThinkPad Configuration program to decrease the

brightness of the LCD by clicking the LCD ( ) button and selecting Normal for Brightness (battery operation) in the window that appears.

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Chapter 5. Using your computer with a PC Card

This section provides necessary information if you are using the computer with a PC Card.

Using a PC Card ........................... 46

PC Card types ........................... 46

Storage cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Modem cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Network cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

SCSI cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Other PC Cards ........................ 47

PC Card interface ......................... 48

16-bit PC Cards ........................ 48

CardBus Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

ZV Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

PC Card support software ...................... 49

Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using a PC Card in Windows 95 (with CardWorks) ....... 52

Self-check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

PC Card properties ........................ 54

Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Stopping the PC Card ...................... 56

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using a PC Card in Windows NT (with CardWizard) ...... 58

Self-check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

PC Card properties ........................ 60

Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Hot swapping the PC Card .................... 61

PC Card Activator ......................... 62

Enhanced power management ................. 62

Stopping the PC Card ...................... 63

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Using a PC Card

This section explains PC Card functions and interfaces. It describes PC Card support software and explains how to use your PC Card in the operating system that you have installed.

A PC Card enables you to send and receive faxes, communicate through a network, store data, and use other functions. PC Cards can be distinguished by their functions:

Storage cards Modem cards Network cards SCSI cards

Other PC Cards

A PC Card is also distinguished by the interface that supports it. Before you use a PC Card, you need to make sure that your computer supports it.

16-bit PC Card

CardBus Card

Zoomed Video Card3 (ZV Card)

PC Card types

Storage cards

An Advanced Technology Attach (ATA) card functions as a hard disk with the Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) interface. You can transfer data between devices by inserting a card in a PC Card slot just as you would with a diskette in a diskette drive. There are two types of ATA card:

– The ATA hard disk card has a large capacity; you can use

the card as you would an external hard disk.

– The ATA Flash disk card acts as a memory card; you can

use the card to back up your data.

CardBus allows PC Cards and your computer to use 32-bit busmastering and to operate at speeds up to 33 MHz.

Zoomed Video (ZV) is a connection between a PC Card and your computer that allows the card to write video data directly to the graphics controller. The data is transferred with no buffering requirements, because it is transferred over a ZV port rather than the system bus.

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Modem cards

A fax modem card is used for communication through a telephone line; ac power is not needed. You can use this card to access the PC network or the Internet, or to send a fax.

Network cards

A memory card is used to read or write moderate amounts of

data. There are three types of memory card:

–A static-random-access-memory (SRAM) card backs up

computer memory. The card has its own battery.

–A read-only-memory (ROM) card is used for reading data

only.

–A Flash memory card is a writeable and readable card. No

battery is needed.

A LAN/Network card physically connects PCs in a LAN or

Network. The following LAN-or-Network cards are available:

– An Ethernet card is for constructing a small area network. –A TokenRing card is for constructing a global area network. – An IBM 3270 card and an IBM 5250 card are also available.

An integrated services digital network (ISDN) card is used to

connect your computer to the ISDN network.

SCSI cards

A small computer system interface (SCSI) card connects a SCSI device to your computer. For example, it enables you to use a SCSI disk drive that cannot fit in a small notebook PC.

Other PC Cards

A sound card enables your computer to play music and other

sounds. It typically has an audio and a MIDI in/out connector.

A video capture card captures signals from video devices,

enabling you to use the data in your computer.

There are also multi-function PC Cards, such as the Combo Card and the Multi Function Card.

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PC Card interface

16-bit PC Cards

CardBus Cards

ZV Cards

Most PC Cards are 16-bit PC Cards (PCMCIA 2.0 or 2.1), providing ISA device performance.

The CardBus Card is connected as a PCI device and provides higher performance than the 16-bit PC Card.

The Zoomed Video port interface provides the connection for the ZV Card. The ZV Card enables you to write video data directly to an input port of the graphics controller. The following video-related cards are considered ZV Cards:

Video capture card

MPEG card The ZV Card cannot be used without a PC Card device driver and a

display device driver.

Attention

When you use PC Cards, be aware of the following restrictions:

Although you can insert or remove some PC Cards without powering off the computer (refer to the instructions that came with the PC Card), you during suspend or hibernation mode.

Before removing storage PC Cards from the PC Card slot,

you must power off

PC Card might be corrupted or lost.

Note: According to the operating system, you can stop the

PC Card with the PC Card support software and remove it without powering off the computer. (See the PC Card support software section of each operating system to see how to stop the PC Card.)

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cannot

the computer. Otherwise, data in the

remove or install PC Cards

PC Card support software

ThinkPad PC Card support software enables you to use a PC Card as soon as you insert it into the ThinkPad computer.

Each operating system needs its own ThinkPad PC Card support software, as follows:

Windows 98

: You can use the PC Card without the PC Card support software; the PC Card support function is included within the operating system.

Windows 95 (OSR2.1) Windows NT 4.0

To install the PC Card software

: CardWorks for Windows 95.

: CardWizard for Windows NT.

Installing a new operating

system and its device drivers. The following table shows the PC Cards supported by Windows 98

and the different PC Cards support software:

Windows 98 CardWorks (Windows

952)

16-bit PC Card Supported Supported Supported CardBus Card Supported Supported Supported ZV Card Note 1 Supported Not supported Notes:

Check the Web site of the card vendor.

The PC Card support software is supported by OEM Service Release Version 2 (OSR2) or a later version.

See the SystemSoft Web site for the card list that the CardWizard supports:

http://www.systemsoft.com/catalog/support3.htm

CardWizard (Windows NT 4.0)

3 3

When you insert the PC Card into your ThinkPad computer:

The PC Card support software detects the card and reads the

information about it.

The PC Card support software searches for the corresponding

card service device driver.

The device driver requests the PC Card support software to

allocate such system resources as memory space, I/O port, and

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IRQ. If these resources are available, the support software recognizes the PC Card and you can use it.

If there is a resource conflict, you need to change either the resources or the system configuration:

Either:

– Change the requested resources of the PC Card: You can

allocate the available resources by using each operating system or PC Card support software function.

Or:

– Change the system configuration: You can change the

system configuration with your operating system or with the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Note: If the PC Card device driver is the PC Card point enabler,

you cannot use the PC Card with ThinkPad PC Card support software. If you cannot set up the PC Card with PC Card support software, check with the card vendor whether the device driver is a client device driver or a point enabler.

For Windows NT, you can select the PC Card support software or other software. For details “Using a PC

Card in Windows NT (with CardWizard).”

Power management

Depending on the function of the PC Card, changing the power state might cause your ThinkPad computer to hang. PC Card support software prevents this occurrence through special handling during power state transition.

The following table approximately indicates the supported power management function depending on the type of PC Card. If you need a power management function, make sure that your PC Card supports the function.

Note: This table shows the power management functions that are

supported by the PC Card support software. Since Windows 98 does not support the PC Card support software, this table does not apply to Windows 98.

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Card type

Modem or network

Other Accepted Accepted Accepted Accepted Note:

Standby mode is always accepted. Windows 98 might change the capability of the power state transition. CardWizard for Windows NT enhances the capability of the power state transition.

Suspend request (Fn+F4) Hibernation request (Fn+F12) ac power Battery power ac power Battery power

Accepted Accepted Not accepted Accepted

For more information about the PC Card support software, go to the appropriate section.

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Using a PC Card in Windows 95 (with CardWorks)

You can make your PC Card easy to use with the PC Card support software called CardWorks. It is supported only by the Windows 95 OEM Service Release Version 2.1 (OSR2.1).

CardWorks minimizes user intervention in configuring many PC Cards. CardWorks with CardWizard provides the following:

Self-check

If you have a problem, refer to this section.

PC Card properties

CardWorks provides various information about your PC Card.

Stopping the PC Card

If you remove the PC Card from your computer, sometimes you need to stop the PC Card.

Help

You can get help for most of the windows.

CardWorks provides Plug and Play mode for using a PC Card. You can use the PC Card in this mode if the device driver of the card is supported by Windows 95.

To start CardWizard, do as follows:

Click Start.

Move the cursor to Programs and CardWorks. Then click CardWizard.

The CardWizard window appears:

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Self-check

This information panel displays up-to-date information about the PC Cards and PC Card slots being used in your computer.

It also displays up to three lines of card information, which it reads directly from the card:

The first line shows the card name. The second line shows the manufacturer. The third line shows the card's function or type.

CardWorks has a self-check function that solves such problems as incorrect or missing PC Card device drivers, system resource conflicts (IRQ, memory, or I/O ports), and unconfigured PC Cards, as well as memory conflicts.

If there are any problems, click Wizard. Each time you click the Wizard button, a series of self-checks is run to assure that all necessary components are installed and working properly. CardWizard then analyzes the computer to verify that there are resources available for PC Card configuration.

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Even if CardWizard cannot automatically solve a problem, it can pinpoint the problem exactly so that you or a technical support engineer can fix the problem more easily.

PC Card properties

You can see the attributes, resources, drivers, and memory card utilities that are loaded for PC Card support in the “PC Card Properties” window.

To open the “PC Card Properties” window of the PC Card that you are using, do the following:

Select the PC Card in the CardWizard window by clicking it.

Click View in the menu bar of the window.

Click Properties... in the pop-up menu. The “PC Card Properties” window appears:

The window provides the following information: Attributes

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Attributes

Resources Drivers

The following information appears depending on the type of PC Card:

Slot The slot number and assigned name for the slot.

(You can change the slot name by selecting slot

management from the options menu.) Card The type of this PC Card. Manufacturer The manufacturer of the PC Card. Size The storage capacity of the PC Card. Drive The drive letter. Battery status The charge status of the SRAM Card battery. Write protect The write protect status—either enabled or

disabled. File system The file system used by the PC storage. Port The communication port used by this PC modem

card. If this is not shown, click the Wizard button

and Auto Correct.

Resources

Some resource information is not relevant to all types of PC Cards. These nonrelevant resources are displayed as “Not Applicable.”

IRQ The interrupt request being used. I/O The starting and ending addresses of the

input/output range for the PC Card. DMA The DMA channel used. Memory range The range of physical memory.

Drivers

CardWizard determines the type of device driver being used. It also displays whether the card is configured by Windows 95 or by CardWorks.

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Card driver Indicates that Plug-and-Play mode is used in

configuring the PC Card. This field is enabled only if the Change card driver box is selected.

Change card driver

Remove from the Plug-and-Play hardware list

Memory card utility

You should been identified and configured successfully.

If this item is enabled (checked), you can select either Plug and Play (if available) or the CardWorks device drivers.

If this item is enabled (checked), you can delete the Plug-and-Play device driver assigned to a card. This applies only if the card is handled by Windows 95 (Plug-and-Play mode). Later, when you reinsert the same PC Card, CardWorks configures the card as if it were the first insertion.

This item appears only if you insert an SRAM card or a Flash memory card. You can format the SRAM card or Flash memory card as follows:

Note: You can also format these cards from the

Open the “PC Card Properties” window.

Click the Memory Card Utility tab.

Enter a Volume Label (if desired).

Click Format Drive/Partition.

Click Start.

This procedure enables you to completely erase an SRAM or a Flash memory card, especially a brand-new card. Make sure to save the data on the card before erasing it.

not

change drivers if your card has

file system with the DOS FORMAT command.

Stopping the PC Card

If you are removing a PC Card, you must first stop it. The system might freeze or data might be lost if a PC Card is removed before it is stopped.

Note: You can stop only one card at a time. After invoking stop,

you cannot stop another card until the first stop has either completed or failed.

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Help

You can stop a card as follows:

Click the right button on the CardWizard window. A pop-up menu appears.

Note: The stop option appears in gray if the card is already

stopped.

Click Stop. The following message appears:

The card has been stopped. You can safely remove the card.

If you press F1 or click the Help button, a glossary of terms and an index of Help items are made available.

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Using a PC Card in Windows NT (with CardWizard)

You can make your PC Card easy to use with the PC Card support software called CardWizard.

CardWizard minimizes user intervention in configuring many PC Cards. CardWizard provides the following:

Self-check

If you have a problem, refer to this section.

PC Card properties

CardWizard provides various information about your PC Card.

Hot swapping the PC Card

You can use a mass-storage, modem, or network PC Card as soon as you insert it into your computer; you do not need to reboot.

PC Card Activator

You can select the PC Card support function of Windows NT rather than CardWizard without uninstalling CardWizard.

Enhanced power management

Depending on the state of your computer, the PC Card type, and the capability of the drivers, CardWizard enhances the transition between power states.

Stopping the PC Card

If you remove the PC Card from your computer, sometimes you need to stop the PC Card.

Help

You can get help for most of the windows.

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Using mass-storage PC Cards

To use a removable mass-storage PC Card such as an ATA, an SRAM, or a Flash memory card for the first time, you need to format the card as follows:

1. Start CardWizard.

2. Select the PC Card that you want to format in the CardWizard window.

3. Click Actions.

4. Click Format...

5. Click Start.

To start CardWizard for Windows NT, do as follows:

Start Windows NT 4.0.

Click Start.

Move the cursor to Programs and CardWizard for Windows NT.

Click CardWizard for Windows NT.

The menu bar for the CardWizard window includes File, View, Actions, Options, and Help options. Each option provides CardWizard functions to perform actions with cards, modify user-selected options, and obtain help.

Quick launch

Once you have installed CardWizard for Windows NT, you can start it by clicking the CardWizard icon. The CardWizard menu appears on the taskbar, to the left of the CardWizard icon. Click the menu once with the left mouse button to start the wizard application.

Another way to start CardWizard for Windows NT is to double-click the system tray icon with the left mouse button.

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