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Where to Find Information ...................... viii

Chapter 1. Using Your Computer Outside Your Home

Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Changing the Date and Time ..................... 2

Power Cord Requirements ...................... 2

Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem ..... 3

International Hardware Service Information ............. 4

Chapter 2. Using Audio and Modem Features ......... 5

Using the Audio Features ....................... 6

Using the 3D Sound Retrieval System (SRS) Function .... 7

Using the Modem Features ...................... 9

Using the 56-Kbps Modem .................... 11

Telephony Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer ............. 15

Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the Personalization Editor .................. 16

Using Mechanical Locks ....................... 16

Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack ... 19

Using the Battery Pack ....................... 20

Charging the Battery Pack .................... 20

Monitoring the Battery Status .................. 20

Saving Battery Power ........................ 24

Using the Power Management Modes ............. 24

Customizing Power Management ................ 28

Considerations When Using a Power Management Mode .. 30

Using Other Battery-Saving Methods .............. 35

Chapter 5. Using Your Computer with a PC Card ...... 37

Using a PC Card ........................... 39

PC Card Types .......................... 39

PC Card Interface ......................... 41

PC Card Support Software ..................... 42

Using a PC Card in Windows 95 (with CardWorks) ....... 45

Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

PC Card Information ....................... 47

Stopping the PC Card ...................... 50

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using a PC Card in Windows NT (with CardWizard) ...... 51

Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

PC Card Information ....................... 52

Stopping the PC Card ...................... 53

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using ATA PC Cards ....................... 54

Power Management Support .................. 54

Using a PC Card in Windows 3.11 (with CardWizard) ...... 56

Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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

Formatting PC Cards ....................... 58

Using a PC Card in OS/2 (with PC Card Director) ........ 61

Stopping the PC Card ...................... 62

Using the Auto Configurator Utility ............... 63

Updating the CONFIG.SYS File ................. 66

PCMCIA Storage Card Device Driver ............. 69

Checking the Allocated Resources for the PC Card ..... 72

Avoiding PC Card Resource Conflicts ............. 73

Using a PC Card in DOS (with CardSoft) ............. 75

CARDINFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Using the Configuration Utility .................. 77

Using Storage PC Cards ..................... 79

Chapter 6. Resolving System Resource Conflicts ...... 83

Sharing an IRQ between ThinkPad Modem Devices ...... 83

Default IRQ Assignments ...................... 86

System Resources and IRQs .................... 86

Chapter 7. Solving Computer Problems ............ 91

Frequently Asked Questions .................... 92

Hints, Tips, and Limitations ..................... 99

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Error Codes or Messages .................... 103

No Error Codes or Messages .................. 107

Input Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Suspend or Hibernation Problems ............... 109

LCD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

An Indicator Problem ....................... 114

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Battery Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

CD-ROM Drive Problems .................... 114

Infrared Communication Problems ............... 116

Audio or Telephony Problems .................. 117

A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problem ............. 117

Modem Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

PC Card Problems ........................ 120

Docking Station Problems .................... 122

A Printer Problem ......................... 124

External Monitor Problems .................... 124

A Port Replicator Problem .................... 126

Other Option Problems ...................... 126

Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Testing Your Computer ....................... 130

Recovering Lost or Damaged Software .............. 132

Using the Diskette Factory .................... 133

Using the ThinkPad Customization CD ............. 134

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

Chapter 8. Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Installing a New Operating System and Its Device Drivers ... 137

Installing Software for Windows 95 ................ 138

Installing Microsoft Windows 95 ................. 140

Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows

95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Installing the ThinkPad Display Driver for Windows 95 ... 144

Installing PC Card Support Software for Windows 95 .... 145

Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows 95 ...... 146

Installing the ThinkPad Modem Software for Windows 95 .. 147

Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows 95 ..... 148

Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for Windows 95 .... 149

Installing Software for Windows NT ................ 151

Installing Microsoft Windows NT ................ 151

Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows

NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Installing the Display Driver for Windows NT ......... 153

Installing PC Card Support Software for Windows NT .... 155

Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows NT ...... 155

Installing the ThinkPad Modem Software for Windows NT . 156

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Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows NT ..... 158

Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows NT .... 160

Installing the IDE Driver for Windows NT ........... 161

Installing Software for Windows Version 3.11 .......... 162

Installing Microsoft Windows Version 3.11 ........... 162

Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows

3.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Installing the ThinkPad Display Driver for Windows 3.11 .. 165 Installing PC Card Support Software for Windows 3.11 ... 166

Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows 3.11 ..... 166

Installing the ThinkPad Modem Software for Windows 3.11 . 167

Installing Software for OS/2 Warp 4 ................ 169

Installing IBM OS/2 ........................ 169

Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for OS/2 ... 171

Installing the Display Device Driver for OS/2 ......... 171

Installing the PC Card Support Software for OS/2 ...... 172

Installing the Audio Device Driver for OS/2 .......... 173

Installing the ThinkPad Modem Software for OS/2 ...... 173

Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for OS/2 ......... 174

Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for OS/2 ........ 175

Installing Software for DOS ..................... 177

Installing IBM PC DOS Version 7.0 ............... 177

Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for DOS ... 177

Installing PC Card Support Software for DOS ......... 178

Installing the Audio Device Driver for DOS .......... 178

Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for DOS ........ 178

Appendix A. Using System Management ........... 181

System-Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Desktop Management Interface (DMI) ............. 183

Remote Program Load (RPL) .................. 184

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ........ 184

Wake on LAN ........................... 185

Waking Up from Suspend Mode ................ 185

System-Management Features Software ............ 186

Setting Up System-Management Features ............ 189

Enabling or Disabling Wake on LAN .............. 190

Automatic Power-On Startup Sequence ............ 192

Enabling or Disabling a Flash (POST/BIOS) Update from the

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

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Appendix B. Using PS2 Commands .............. 197

Appendix C. Version Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Appendix D. Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

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Chapter 1. Using Your Computer Outside Your Home Count

This chapter provides necessary information if you are using the computer outside the country where you purchased it.

Changing the Date and Time ..................... 2

Power Cord Requirements ...................... 2

Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem ..... 3

International Hardware Service Information ............. 4

Changing the Date and Time

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

In the Windows 95 desktop, click on Start and move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel. Then double-click on Control

Panel and Date/Time.

Set the current date and time.

Click on the Time Zone tab. Click on

the list. Press Enter.

Note:

, and select the region closest to your location from

If you do saving time, remove the check from the check box ( ).

Click on OK.

Power Cord Requirements

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

Attention

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

The following tables show the part numbers for power cords.

For 2-pin power cords:

IBM Power Cord Part Number

13H5273 Japan

not

want to automatically adjust the clock for daylight

Used in These Countries

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For 3-pin power cords:

Note

The grounded adapter is required for full MPRII compliance.

IBM Power Cord Part Number

76H3514 Australia, New Zealand 75H3516 Canada, Thailand, U.S. 76H3518 Europe 76H3520 Denmark 76H3522 India, South Africa 76H3524 United Kingdom 76H3526 Japan 76H3528 Switzerland 76H3530 Italy 76H3532 Israel 76H3535 Korea

Used in These Countries

Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem

To use the internal ThinkPad modem outside the country where you purchased the computer, you must change the country name.

In the Windows 95 desktop, click on Start, Programs, ThinkPad Modem, and then Country Selection.

The following two windows appear:

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In the Dialing Properties window, select the country where you are using the modem and click on OK.

In the Modem Country Select window, select the country where you are using the modem and click on OK.

Note

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

| http://www.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad

International Hardware Service Information

The ThinkPad computer comes with an International Warranty Service (IWS). The booklet

Information

numbers for obtaining international technical support.

Note

(which comes with the computer) contains telephone

International Hardware Service

The kind of support you can get differs according to the country you are visiting.

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Chapter 2. Using Audio and Modem Features

Using the Audio Features ....................... 6

Using the 3D Sound Retrieval System (SRS) Function .... 7

Using the Modem Features ...................... 9

Using the 56-Kbps Modem .................... 11

Telephony Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

| Setting the RingCentral Application for New Zealand ... 13

| Caller ID Support ........................ 13

Using the Audio Features

Your computer is equipped with the following:

A -inch (3.5-mm) diameter external stereo line-in or monaural

microphone/line-in jack.

To use the input jack for an external stereo line-in device, you need to disable the microphone function with software on your operating system. For example in Windows 95, you can disable the function by putting a check mark in the check box of Mute for MIC in the “Master Out” window. To use the jack for a manual microphone, disable the line-in function with software.

A -inch (3.5-mm) diameter stereo headphone or an

external-powered speaker jack.

A MIDI/joystick port on the docking station. To use a MIDI device, you should first connect your computer to the &dosk.; then connect an external MIDI device to the docking station. After docking your computer in the docking station, you should enable this port using the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Note

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 44 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 or an integrated CD-ROM drive.

DOS game compatibility. You should select Sound Blaster Pro** for the audio adapter in the sound setup of the game.

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The 3D Sound Retrieval System (SRS) function compensates for flat, two-dimensional sound image limitations by reestablishing the necessary information that allows the human ear to hear in three dimensions.

Attention

Do not enter suspend or hibernation mode when you are using audio features. You need to turn off any automatic timers that put the computer into suspend or hibernation mode. If the computer enters suspend or hibernation mode, data from a running audio program will be lost.

Using the 3D Sound Retrieval System (SRS) Function

To use the SRS function, do the following:

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

Click on the Start button, and then select Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, and Volume Control.

The “Master Out” window appears:

Make sure that the SRS Balance column is displayed and the Mute check box is unchecked.

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If the column is displayed and the check box is not checked, exit the window. You can use the SRS function; skip the remaining steps.

If the column is not displayed, go to the next step.

Select Options on the upper left corner of the window.

Select Properties. The “Properties” window appears:

Put a check mark on SRS and press OK. You return to the “Master Out” window.

Make sure that there is no check mark in the Mute check box in the SRS Balance column.

Exit the “Master Out” window.

Now you can use the SRS function.

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Using the Modem Features

You can use the following functions with the ThinkPad Modem:

Data modem functions

– Asynchronous communications port interface (NS16550A

UART compatible) operation – ITU-T V.34 up to 33.6 Kbps data modem – ITU-T V.32bis protocols with data rates of 4800, 7200, 9600,

12000, and 14000 bps – ITU-T V.32 protocols with data rates of 4800, 9600 uncoded,

and 9600 bps Trellis coded – ITU-T V.21/V.22, V.22bis protocols with data rates from 300

bps to 2400 bps – Hayes** AT command set compatibility – Asynchronous error recovery protocol – Microcom Network Protocol (MNP**) protocols

– VoiceView (Windows 95 only) –X2

Windows NT only)

Facsimile (fax) modem functions

– Class 1 fax modem – Class 2 fax modem

– G3 transfers

– ITU-T T.4 & T.30 operations – ITU-T V.27ter-2400/4800 bps send/receive – ITU-T V.29-7200/9600 bps send/receive – ITU-T V.17-14400 bps send/receive

- Error correction via MNP classes 1–4

- Data compression via MNP class 5 and V.42bis

- MNP class 5 for up to 2x data compression

** protocol with data rates of 56 kbps (Windows 95 and

You can use this ThinkPad 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 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.

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Attention for Use Overseas

In many countries, you cannot use the ThinkPad modem

function before obtaining approval from the proper authorities.

Your ThinkPad modem is a worldwide modem and can be used in any country where Postal Telegraph and Telephone (PTT) type approval has been obtained. If the country you want is not on the Country Selection listing, see http://www.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad on the Internet, and download the newest Country Selection list.

If you are a non-U.S. user, run the Country Selection program in the ThinkPad Modem folder after you complete the ThinkPad Modem installation. The “Country Selection” window enables you to change the country name to the country in which you are actually going to use the ThinkPad Modem telephony function in. Click on ThinkPad Modem in your operating system; then click on Country Selection. Confirm whether the selection matches the country name in the Dialing Properties listing (for Windows 95).

For more information on the use of the internal modem in a specific country, contact the IBM customer support center in that country. You can look up the phone number by referring to the International Service Information booklet that came with your computer.

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.

To use the ThinkPad modem, connect one end of the telephone cable to the modem port; then connect the other end to the telephone outlet on the wall.

For Windows 95 and Windows NT:

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When you start Windows, the ThinkPad Modem automatically starts and is ready for use.

For OS/2:

To start the ThinkPad modem from OS/2, do the following:

Open the Communications for OS/2 folder.

Double-click on the Modem icon.

Start your communication program.

Using the 56-Kbps Modem

To take advantage of your modem's 56-Kbps x2** technology, you must first make sure that your Internet service provider (ISP) supports a 56-Kbps modem protocol.

Contact your ISP and determine which 56-Kbps modem protocol they use.

Determine which 56-Kbps modem protocol your modem supports. To view your modem's supported protocol, do the following:

a) Click on the Start button, and select Programs and

Modem (or Modem & Audio). b) Click on Modem. c) Choose Options from the “Modem Status” window; then

choose Settings.

The available transfer speeds are displayed. The 56-Kbps

protocol your modem supports is listed in parentheses

following the 56-Kbps transfer setting.

If no 56-Kbps transfer setting is listed, your modem's

56-Kbps technology is not currently enabled.

Your modem and your ISP must support the same 56-Kbps protocol, or your maximum connection speed will be limited to V.34 technology.

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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 actual rate of reception is limited by the quality of your telephone line, which may vary from location to location.

In the U.S., current FCC regulations limit the maximum speed for downstream communication to 53 Kbps. Even though your modem contains 56-Kbps technology, connect rate in the receive direction might be significantly less than 56 Kbps.

Currently, 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 or

Telephony Features

The ThinkPad modem, with the associated software, provides the following telephony features:

Other

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

Industry standard modem support up to 33.6 Kbps Industry standard fax support up to 14.4 Kbps Computer telephony function support

– DTMF and pulse dialing – Detecting DTMF digits received from the phone line – Call progress monitoring

– Auto-dialing feature

– Telephony API (TAPI) support through Windows 95

Unimodem V (Windows 95 only)

Telephone answering machine support (Windows 95 only)

– Recording and playback of messages and greetings – Answering device with caller ID – Modem class 8 AT commands for TAPI calls

Full-duplex speaker phone support (Windows 95 only)

– Acoustic echo cancellation

– DOS box operation for 33.6-Kbps data and 14.4-Kbps fax – System level and device level power management

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| | The RingCentral** program allows you to set the number of rings for | incoming messages before it answers the call.

| You can set the value by selecting: | Options - Answering - Ring Options | from the RingCentral menu.

| The values x and y in the following fields must be between 2 and 5: | Answer after x rings if there are new messages.

| Answer after y rings if there are no new messages.

Setting the RingCentral Application for New Zealand

| | The “Answering devices with caller ID support” can be used only | where the caller ID services is available, currently only in the U.S. | and Canada.

Caller ID Support

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Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer

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

Passwords

The Personalization Editor A mechanical Lock

For more details, see the

User's Reference

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 turn on the computer. You must enter your password at the prompt. You will not be able to 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.

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

To use the password, refer to the

Using the Personalization Editor

With the Personalization Editor, you can display such personal information as your name and address on the screen each time you power on your computer. This feature helps you to identify your computer when identical computers are being used in your location, or to deter theft.

To set the Personalization Editor, refer to the

Using Mechanical Locks

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

To attach a lock, do the following: Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole 1 on the left side of the

computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary object.

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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.

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Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack

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

Using the Battery Pack ....................... 20

Charging the Battery Pack .................... 20

Monitoring the Battery Status .................. 20

Using the Battery Status Indicator .............. 21

Using the Fuel-Gauge Program ............... 23

Saving Battery Power ........................ 24

Using the Power Management Modes ............. 24

Customizing Power Management ................ 28

Setting the Suspend Timer .................. 28

Enabling Hibernation Mode .................. 29

Considerations When Using a Power Management Mode .. 30

Considerations for Suspend Mode .............. 30

Considerations for Hibernation Mode ............ 32

Notes for Reinstalling or Installing the Operating System 33

Using Other Battery-Saving Methods .............. 35

Using the Battery Pack

This section describes how to charge your battery pack and display its status.

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:

Monitoring the Battery Status

You can monitor the battery status through the battery status indicator and the Fuel-Gauge program.

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

Notes

Before you charge the battery pack, ensure that its

temperature is at least 10°C (50°F).

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.

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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.

Status Condition

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

orange

Off The battery pack is not installed.

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

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 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

Using the Fuel-Gauge program, you can display the battery status and power mode (High Performance, Automatic, or Customized). You also can select suspend or hibernation mode.

To start the Fuel-Gauge program, click on the Fuel-Gauge icon in the ThinkPad Configuration window. The following window appears:

Notes

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

( is for the AC Adapter and is for battery pack.)

The “Duration of Remaining Power” does not appear when

the AC Adapter is connected.

You can minimize the window to an icon by clicking on the icon at the top of the window. You can toggle between the Fuel-Gauge window and the 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:

How to use the power management modes How to use other battery saving methods

Your ThinkPad computer has three power management modes to save the battery power. You can use your computer under battery power for a considerable length of time by using these power management modes:

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

In standby mode, 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 also enter this mode by pressing the Fn+F3 keys. To return to normal operation, press any key or move the

TrackPoint.

Suspend Mode

In this mode, your computer stops all tasks and stores all data in memory. You can enter suspend mode by:

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– Pressing the Fn+F4 keys – Closing the cover

– Selecting the Suspend button (

program

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 following:

Windows 95:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click on the Power Management button ( ).

Select the Hibernation tab.

Enable hibernation mode if it is disabled.

Click on the Enable Hibernation.. button.

Click on Create Now; then Close.

Select RediSafe.

Click on OK.

) in the Fuel-Gauge

Windows NT, Windows 3.11, or OS/2:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click on the Power Management button ( ).

Select the Suspend/Hibernation/Resume Options button (

Enable hibernation mode if it is disabled.

Click on the Enable Hibernation.. button.

Click on OK.

Select RediSafe.

Click on OK.

Hibernation Mode

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

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

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.

You can set hibernation mode by doing any of the following:

– Pressing the Fn+F12 keys.

– Selecting the Hibernation button (

) in the Fuel-Gauge

program.

Notes

You cannot enter hibernation mode when you are using

the communication network.

Hibernation mode might be terminated if you connect your computer to a docking station or if you use a particular PC Card.

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

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Current Status

Suspend Mode

Indicator

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 On

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. Use the power management mode appropriate to your operation.

Setting the Suspend Timer

To set the suspend timer, do the following:

For Windows 95:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

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

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

Select Customized. The bottom gray portion is displayed in black, and you can

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

Click on OK.

For Windows NT, Windows 3.11, or OS/2:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

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

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

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

Click on OK.

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Enabling Hibernation Mode

To enable hibernation mode, do the following:

For Windows 95:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

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

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

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

The “Enable Hibernation” subwindow appears.

Click on Create Now.

Click on Close; then OK.

For Windows NT, Windows 3.11, or OS/2:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click on the Power Management ( ) button.

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

Click on the Enable Hibernation.. button.

Click on 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:

The computer can enter suspend mode when used with the

following operating systems:

– DOS Version 7.0 – OS/2 Warp Version 4 – Microsoft Windows Version 3.11 with DOS Version 7.0 – Microsoft Windows 95 – Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

Important

If you use Windows Version 3.11, ensure that Advanced Power Management (APM) is installed according to the instructions in page 34.

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, turn 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 the computer is powered with ac power and is using one of the following IBM PC Cards, it enters

– IBM 3270 Emulation Credit Card Adapter – IBM Token-Ring 16/4 Credit Card Adapter

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standby mode

– IBM Credit Card Adapter for Ethernet – IBM 5250 Emulation Credit Card Adapter

If other PC Cards are used and the computer enters suspend mode, all application programs stop. Communication also stops for communication PC Cards not in the preceding list. 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.

If communication for a PC Card is not reestablished after resuming normal operation, 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.

If the computer is using one of the following IBM modem cards and detects an incoming call while in suspend mode, the computer automatically resumes normal operation:

– IBM 28.8/14.4 Data/FAX Modem – IBM PCMCIA Data/FAX Modem – IBM High Speed PCMCIA Data/FAX Modem – IBM Microelectronics 2.4/9.6 Data/FAX Modem – IBM Microelectronics 14.4/14.4 Data/FAX Modem – IBM Wireless Modem for ARDIS – IBM Wireless Modem for Mobitex – IBM Wireless Modem for Cellular/CDPD

While a communication link is active, the 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:

Click on the Battery ( ) button.

Click on the Suspend/Resume options tab.

Select the Resume on incoming call option.

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For Windows NT, Windows 3.11, or OS/2:

Click on the Battery ( ) button.

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

For DOS: Enter PS2 RI E

Considerations for Hibernation Mode

Consider the following before using hibernation mode:

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

The computer uses battery power to enter hibernation mode. Therefore, it reserves some battery power when 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, the computer turns power off to the PC Card when entering hibernation mode. When resuming normal operation, if the PC Card or computer does not operate, restart the application or computer.

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If the computer is powered with ac power, it does not enter hibernation mode if it is using one of the following IBM PC Cards:

– IBM 28.8/14.4 Data/FAX Modem – IBM PCMCIA Data/FAX Modem – IBM High Speed PCMCIA Data/FAX Modem – IBM 3270 Emulation Credit Card Adapter – IBM Token-Ring 16/4 Credit Card Adapter – IBM Credit Card Adapter for Ethernet – IBM 5250 Emulation Credit Card Adapter – IBM Microelectronics 2.4/9.6 Data/FAX Modem – IBM Microelectronics 14.4/14.4 Data/FAX Modem – IBM Wireless Modem for ARDIS – IBM Wireless Modem for Mobitex – IBM Wireless Modem for Cellular/CDPD

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

When you install an operating system, install it with Advanced Power Management (APM). Also install the ThinkPad Configuration program with the Utility Diskette to use power management mode.

Note

To install the software

If you are using Windows 95 or OS/2,

in your computer.

If you are using DOS,

APM is automatically installed in your

computer. To verify that the computer has installed APM correctly,

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APM is automatically installed

type power at the command prompt and press Enter. If a screen similar to the following appears, APM is successfully installed.

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

If you are using Windows 3.11

, follow these instructions to check and

install APM for Windows:

Start the computer. Make sure that the current directory is Windows (usually

C:\WINDOWS>).

Type SETUP at the command prompt and press Enter. The following appears:

Windows Setup ===============

If your computer or network appears on the Hardware Compatibility List with an asterisk next to it, press F1 before continuing.

System Information Computer: MS-DOS System

Display: MagicGraph128XD 8 ×6 256 small font Mouse: Microsoft, or IBM PS/2

If MS-DOS System with APM appears for the item Computer:, APM is already installed. Press F3 to exit the setup.

Using the Arrow keys (↑ , ↓ ), position the highlighted cursor over MS-DOS System and press Enter.

Position the highlighted cursor over MS-DOS System with APM and press Enter.

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Verify that the item Computer has changed to MS-DOS System with APM on the screen. If not, return to

step 3.

Windows Setup ===============

If your computer or network appears on the Hardware Compatibility List with an asterisk next to it, press F1 before continuing.

System Information

Computer: MS-DOS System with APM Display: MagicGraph128XD 8 ×6 256 small font Mouse: Microsoft, or IBM PS/2

Press Enter to install APM.

Restart the system to make APM effective.

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 on 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 chapter provides necessary information if you are using the computer with a PC Card.

Using a PC Card ........................... 39

PC Card Types .......................... 39

Storage Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Modem Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Network Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SCSI Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Other PC Cards ........................ 40

PC Card Interface ......................... 41

16-Bit PC Cards ........................ 41

CardBus Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Custom Interface Cards .................... 41

PC Card Support Software ..................... 42

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using a PC Card in Windows 95 (with CardWorks) ....... 45

Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

PC Card Information ....................... 47

Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Stopping the PC Card ...................... 50

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using a PC Card in Windows NT (with CardWizard) ...... 51

Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

PC Card Information ....................... 52

Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Stopping the PC Card ...................... 53

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using ATA PC Cards ....................... 54

Power Management Support .................. 54

Suspend Mode Support .................... 55

Using a PC Card in Windows 3.11 (with CardWizard) ...... 56

Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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

Formatting PC Cards ....................... 58

Formatting the ATA Card ................... 58

Formatting a Flash Disk Card (MCFORMAT) ....... 58

Formatting an SRAM Card .................. 59

Memory Card Partitions and Drive Letters ......... 59

Using a PC Card in OS/2 (with PC Card Director) ........ 61

Stopping the PC Card ...................... 62

Using the Auto Configurator Utility ............... 63

Registering a PC Card in Auto Configurator ........ 63

Deleting a Registered Card .................. 64

Changing the Registered Order for PC Cards ....... 64

Changing the Resource Information for the PC Card ... 65

Updating the CONFIG.SYS File ................. 66

Registered Drivers and Standard Rules ........... 66

Parameters for the OS/2 PCMCIA ATA Card Device Driver 68

PCMCIA Storage Card Device Driver ............. 69

PCMCIA Storage Card Device Driver for OS/2 ...... 69

Formatting PCMCIA Storage Cards before Use ...... 70

Using PCMCIA ATA Cards with Multiple Partitions .... 70

PCMCIA Storage Card Device Manager .......... 70

OS/2 PCMCIA Storage API Device Driver ......... 71

Flash Card Memory Technology Driver ........... 71

Checking the Allocated Resources for the PC Card ..... 72

Avoiding PC Card Resource Conflicts ............. 73

Using a PC Card in DOS (with CardSoft) ............. 75

CARDINFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Running CARDINFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Using the Configuration Utility .................. 77

Running the Configuration Utility ............... 78

Using Storage PC Cards ..................... 79

Using the ATA Hard Disk or ATA Flash Disk Cards .... 79

Using Memory Cards ..................... 80

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Using a PC Card

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.

PC Card Types

Storage Cards

16-bit PC Card

CardBus Card

Custom Interface Card

This chapter 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.

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.

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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 your computer to a SCSI device. 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

Custom Interface 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 Card2 (ZV Card) is currently the only custom interface card available.

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. Some 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.

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

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Attention

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

Although you can insert or remove some PC Cards without turning 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 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 has its own ThinkPad PC Card support software, as follows:

cannot

the computer. Otherwise, data in 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 the each operating system to see how to stop the PC Card.)

remove or install PC Cards

Windows 95 (OSR2): CardWorks Windows NT 4.0: CardWizard for Windows NT Windows 3.11: CardWizard OS/2: PC Card Director DOS: CardSoft

To use PC Cards with your computer, you need to install the PC Card support software appropriate for the operating system installed in your computer.

To install the PC Card software

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** for DOS

** for Windows 95

** for Windows 3.11

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The following table shows the PC Card supported by the different PC Card support software:

CardWorks (Windows 95 )

16-bit PC Card

CardBus Card Supported N/A N/A N/A N/A ZV Card Supported N/A Supported N/A N/A Note: Windows 95 OSR2 (OEM Service Release Version 2)

Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported

CardWizard (Windows NT

4.0)

CardWizard (Windows

3.11)

PC Card Director (OS/2)

CardSoft (DOS)

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 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.

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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. Check with the card vendor whether the device driver is a client device driver or a point enabler.

Power Management

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

Card Type

Modem or Network

Other Supported Supported Supported Supported Note: Standby mode is always accepted.

Suspend Request (Fn+F4) Hibernation Request (Fn+F12) AC Power Battery Power AC Power Battery Power

Supported Supported N/A Supported

For more information about the PC Card support software, go to the appropriate section according to the following table:

CardWorks for Windows 95 OSR2

Using a PC Card in

Windows 95 (with CardWorks)

CardWizard for Windows NT

Using a PC Card in

Windows NT (with CardWizard)

CardWizard for Windows 3.11

Using a PC Card in

Windows 3.11 (with CardWizard)

PC Card Director for OS/2

Using a PC Card in OS/2

(with PC Card Director)

CardSoft for DOS

Using a PC Card in DOS (with

CardSoft)

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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 (OSR2).

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

Capability to check

If you have a problem, refer to this section.

PC Card information

CardWorks provides various information about your PC Card.

Capability to stop

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 two modes for using a PC Card:

Plug and Play mode:

CardSoft mode:

To start CardWizard, do as follows:

Help

You can use the PC Card in this mode when the device driver of the card is supported by Windows 95.

You can use the PC Card in this mode when the device driver of the PC Card is for Windows 3.11.

Self-Check

PC Card Information

Stopping the PC Card

Click on Start.

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

The CardWizard window appears:

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Self-Check

The 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 on Wizard. Each time you click on 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 Information

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:

1 2 3

Select the PC Card in the CardWizard window by clicking on it. Click on View in the menu bar of the window. Click on 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

Note

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 or hard disk

card. Port: The communication port used by this PC modem

card.

Resources

Note

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.

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Drivers

Note

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

Card driver: Indicates whether Plug-and-Play mode or CardSoft

mode is used in configuring the PC Card. This field is enabled only if the Change card driver box is checked. You should card has been identified and configured successfully.

Change card driver:

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

Remove from the Plug-and-Play hardware list:

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.

not

change drivers if your

Memory Card Utility:

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 card from the file system with the DOS FORMAT command.

Open the “PC Card Properties” window.

Select the Memory Card Utility tab.

Enter a Volume Label (if desired).

Click on Format Drive/Partition.

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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.

You can stop a card as follows:

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

Note

Click on Start.

This procedure enables you to completely erase an

SRAM/Flash memory card, especially a brand-new

card. Make sure to save the data on the card

before erasing it.

The stop option appears in gray if you are in CardSoft mode or if the card is already stopped.

Click on Stop. The following message appears:

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

If the stop fails, no message appears.

Help

If you press F1 or select 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:

Capability to check

If you have a problem, refer to this section.

PC Card information

CardWorks provides various information about your PC Card.

Capability to stop

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.

Multifunction PC Cards are not supported in CardWizard for Windows NT.

To start the CardWizard for Windows NT, do as follows:

Start Windows NT 4.0.

Click on Start.

Help

Note

Self-Check

PC Card Information

Stopping the PC Card

Select Programs.

Click on 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.

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