IBM ThinkPad 570 UltraBase Users Guide

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First Edition (January 1999)

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Contents

Part 1. Using the ThinkPad 570 UltraBase .......................................... 1-1

Identifying the hardware features ............... 1-2

Installing a device in the UltraBase .............. 1-4

Identifying the hardware features ............... 1-9

Installing a device in the UltraBase ............. 1-11

Appendix A. Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Appendix B. Help and service information ......... 25

Step 1. Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step 2. Preparing for the call ................. 26

Step 3. Placing the call to IBM ................ 26

Appendix C. Product warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Appendix D. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Part 1. Using the ThinkPad 570 UltraBase

The ThinkPad 570 UltraBase (hereafter called the UltraBase) enhances your computer with two ports (a USB port and a MIDI port), and two bays (the diskette-drive/battery bay and the UltraslimBay). You can install the following devices in the bays:

Bay Supported devices Diskette-drive/battery

bay UltraslimBay UltraslimBay DVD drive

Notes:

1. Some devices have a front cover that prevents installation into the UltraBase. Be sure to get devices that have a removable front cover.

2. To insert a hard disk drive in the UltraslimBay, you need a hard-disk-drive adapter, supplied as an option.

Secondary battery

ThinkPad 570 external FDD

CD-ROM drive LS-120 drive

Secondary hard disk drive

You can use either of the following port replicators with your computer through the UltraBase:

Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature

This guide describes how to install devices into the UltraBase. For other details on the UltraBase, refer to the system's user's reference.

Note: Be sure to keep your proof of purchase, because it might be required

for warranty services. (See Appendix B.)

CAUTION

Read the Safety information in the Appendix A before installing this product.

ThinkPad 560 Port Replicator

Identifying the hardware features

Front view

1 The docking connector is where you attach your ThinkPad

computer to the UltraBase.

2 You release these eject levers when you remove the computer. 3 The bay lock prevents the device in the diskette-drive/battery

bay from being removed.

4 The diskette-drive/battery bay is used for installing a

secondary battery pack or a diskette drive.

5 The bay eject lever ejects the device in the bays. 6 With the eject request button, you can request to remove the

device in the bays.

7 The status indicator indicates when you can safely remove a

device in the bays.

8 The UltraslimBay is used for installing various devices such as

a CD-ROM drive, a DVD drive, an LS-120, and a secondary hard disk drive.

9 The UltraslimBay lock prevents the device in the UltraslimBay

from being removed.

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Rear view

Bottom view

1 These guides are for attaching your computer to the UltraBase. 2 The power jack is for connecting the AC Adapter cable. 3 The MIDI/joystick port connects a MIDI/joystick cable for

using a joystick or MIDI equipment.

4 The universal serial bus (USB) connecter enables you to

connect any device that conforms to the USB interface. Many recent digital devices comply to this standard.

5 The line-out jack is where you connect an external stereo audio

device.

6 The security keyhole is used for a security lock.

Part 1. Using the ThinkPad 570 UltraBase 1-3

1 The docking connectors are where you attach your

computer–UltraBase assembly to a port replicator.

2 These holes are for attaching your computer and UltraBase

assembly to a port replicator.

3 The left and right built-in speakers generate stereo sound. 4 The UltraBase lock prevents the eject levers from being

released.

Installing a device in the UltraBase

If you wish to install devices in the UltraBase, install them before you attach your computer.

Attention

After you attach your computer to the UltraBase, you cannot remove a device from the bays of the UltraBase. If you want to remove a device in the UltraBase, you must first detach your computer from the UltraBase.

Your computer might be hot after detaching from the UltraBase. This is normal after long use.

Always attach and close the bay cover.

Installing a device in the diskette-drive/battery bay

Release the bay lock to the unlocked position 1 , and release

the bay eject lever to the right 2 .

2 Remove the blank bezel or any device that is already in the

diskette-drive/battery bay.

3 If you are installing a secondary battery pack, see Installing a

secondary battery pack. If you are installing a diskette drive, see Installing a diskette

drive.

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