IBM ThinkPad 760E, ThinkPad 760ED, ThinkPad 760EL User guide

Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page 299.

First Edition (September 1996)

The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law:

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This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements or changes in the products or the programs described in this publication at any time.

Requests for technical information about IBM products should be made to your IBM Authorized Dealer or your IBM Marketing Representative.

Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1996. All rights reserved. Note to US Government Users – Documentation related to restricted rights – Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

Thank You for Selecting

an IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL Computer

The IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL computer

is one of the most advanced notebook computers available today.

We are happy to offer this computer to help

meet all your multimedia and mobile computing needs.

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What would You Like to Do?

What would you like to do? The following gives you a shortcut to where you can find information in this book. Find the topic that interests you; then follow the arrow!

Setting up the computer for the first time Installing options Installing PC Cards

Using PC Card Director

Configuring the computer Creating the backup diskettes using the Diskette Factory

Page 12. Reinstalling the operating system Changing the system resource setting

Sending a fax Attaching a printer Communicating with infrared Capturing a motion video

Chapter 6 .

Page 122.

Page 13.

Page 14.

Page 44.

Page 35.

Page 15.

Page 16.

Chapter 7.

Page 7.

Appendix A.

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Frequently asked question Troubleshooting chart IBM help systems

Page 259.

Preserving battery power Using passwords

Page 101.

Page 229.

Page 235.

Page 90.

About This Book

This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL computer (hereafter called the

760E, 760ED, or 760EL

Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” provides information about how to set up your computer.

Chapter 2, “Getting Familiar with Your Computer,” acquaints you with the basic features of your computer.

Chapter 3, “Operating Your Computer,” provides information on using your computer's various features.

Chapter 4, “Using Battery Power,” describes how to operate your computer with the battery pack, and get longer battery life.

Chapter 5, “Protecting Your Computer,” provides information for protecting your computer and internal devices.

Chapter 6, “Installing and Removing Options,” describes how to install or remove IBM options.

, or

computer

Chapter 7, “Installing Software,” provides procedures for installing operating systems and device drivers in your computer.

Chapter 8, “Solving Computer Problems,” describes what to do when you have a computer problem.

Appendix A, “System Resources,” lists the system resources and provides some steps you can take to avoid problems when you add or remove options.

Appendix B, “Advanced Information for PC Cards,” provides additional information when using PC Cards.

Appendix C, “Features and Specifications,” describes the features and specifications associated with your computer.

Appendix D, “Product Warranties and Notices,” contains the warranty statements for your computer and notices for this book.

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Viewing the Online Book

Note:

The online book is not available in all countries.

Information Notices

Note

Provides important hints, tips, guidance, or advice.

Attention

Indicates possible damage to programs, devices, system, or data. It appears next to the related instruction or situation in which possible damage could occur.

You can view this

User's Guide

online to retrieve information about

the computer. To start the online book preloaded in the hard disk of your computer,

click on the Online Book icon in your operating system.

This book contains notices that relate to specific information or text.

Caution

Using Easy-Setup

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Indicates situations that are potentially hazardous to you. It appears in text before the instruction or situation that could be hazardous.

Danger

Indicates situations that are

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potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. It is indicated

by the symbol and appears in text before the instruction or situation that could be dangerous.

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Computer Models and Treatment of Icons

We offer several models of the ThinkPad 760 computer. Each model has different features. In this book, information unique to each feature is described with the following icons:

Mwave DSP feature (

Sound Blaster** Pro functions

ESS AudioDrive feature ( Enhanced video with MPEG feature (

Direct Draw

and MPEG-II player, TV in/out, and a game port

Standard video: Built-in CD-ROM drive Built-in diskette drive

TFT LCD DSTN LCD

display

760

) :

Built-in 28.8Kbps modem, telephony, and

wave

760

) :

ESS

our simplest video solution

in the UltraBay (

Support for Sound Blaster Pro audio

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) :

Support for Windows

ideo

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)

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)

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In addition to the icons just described, this book contains the following icons for procedures or information unique to the operating system installed in your computer:

OS/2

WIN

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

Information for Microsoft Windows Version 3.11 users.

Information for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Version 3.51 users.

DOS

WIN

Information for IBM DOS users.

Information for Microsoft Windows 95 users.

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Ergonomics Information

This is important information to read before using your ThinkPad computer.

Working while “on the go” may mean adapting to frequent changes in your environment. Following some simple “rules of the road” will make things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your ThinkPad computer. Keeping in mind such basics as good lighting and proper seating, for example, can go a long way in helping you enhance your performance and achieve greater comfort wherever you are.

What if I am traveling?

It may not be possible to observe the best ergonomic practices when you are using the ThinkPad computer while on the move or in a “casual” setting, such as the seashore or on a mountaintop. Sometimes, your lap may be the only “desk” around. Regardless of the setting, try to observe as many of the tips for proper usage as possible. Sitting properly and using adequate lighting, for example, will help you maintain desirable comfort and performance levels.

Questions about vision?

IBM's visual display screens are designed to meet the highest standards and to provide you with clear, crisp images and large, bright displays that are easy to see, yet easy on the eyes. Of course, any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring. If you have questions on eye fatigue or visual discomfort, consult a vision care specialist for advice.

Note:

The example shown here of someone in a traditional setting. Even when not in such a setting, you can follow many of these tips. Develop good habits and they will serve you well.

5 Arms

Thighs

Chair

Head

View

Display

1 Head

Keep your head in a comfortable and vertical position.

2 View

Maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 20–30 inches.

3 Display

Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light.

Keep the display screen clean and set the contrast and brightness to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly.

4 Chair

Use a chair that gives you good back support.

5 Arms

Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a relaxed and neutral position. Don't pound the keys; type with a soft touch.

6 Thighs

Keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest.

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Safety Notice

DANGER

Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit the rechargeable battery pack (in the battery pack bay). Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-IBM-4333 for information on disposal.

CAUTION:

The lithium battery (IBM P/N 29H8924, UL-recognized component—File No. MH12210) on the system board of the computer can be replaced only by your dealer or an IBM service representative. It contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: (1) throw or immerse into water, (2) heat to more than 100°C (212°F), or (3) repair or disassemble. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations.

The nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery on the system board of the computer, can be replaced only by your dealer or an IBM service representative. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit it. The battery can cause burns or release toxic chemicals. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances and regulations.

The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display (LCD) contains mercury. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations. The LCD is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the computer can cause the LCD to break. If the LCD breaks and the internal fluid gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes; then get medical care if any symptoms are present after washing.

Laser Compliance Statement

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The CD-ROM drive in the IBM ThinkPad 760ED is a laser product.

The CD-ROM drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the top of the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class I laser products.

In other countries, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of EN60825.

CAUTION: Do not open the CD-ROM drive; no user adjustments or serviceable parts are inside.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Class I (1) laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The CD-ROM drive has an internal, Class I (1), 0.5-milliwatt, aluminum gallium-arsenide laser that operates at a wavelength of 760 to 810 nanometers. The design of the laser system and the CD-ROM drive ensures that there is no exposure to laser radiation above a Class I (1) level during normal operation, user maintenance, or servicing conditions.

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Contents

About This Book ............................ vi

Viewing the Online Book ....................... vii

Information Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Computer Models and Treatment of Icons ............ viii

Ergonomics Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Safety Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Laser Compliance Statement ................... xii

Chapter 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overall Setup Procedures ....................... 2

Checking Your Items .......................... 4

Setting Up Your Computer ...................... 7

Walking through the ThinkPad Basics ............... 13

Sending a Fax Message (Mwave Model Only) ........ 13

Attaching a Printer ........................ 14

Using the Infrared Communication ............... 15

Capturing a Motion Video (Enhanced Video Model Only) .. 16

Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer ...... 19

Identifying the Hardware Features ................. 20

System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Fn Key Function ..................... 26

Operating with the TrackPoint III .................. 28

Operating the Numeric Keypad ................... 29

Using CD-ROMs and Music CDs .................. 30

Playing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged ........... 32

Chapter 3. Operating Your Computer ............. 33

Using the ThinkPad Features Program .............. 35

Using Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence ......... 38

Using the LCD and an External Monitor .............. 40

Changing the Resolution or Color Depth for the LCD .... 41

Attaching an External Monitor .................. 42

Using PC Cards ........................... 44

Using the PC Card Director Program .............. 44

Restrictions on the PC Cards Supported by the Computer . 46

PC Card Limitations under Suspend Mode .......... 46

Using the PC Card in Windows 95 ............... 46

Using the Option Diskette for the PC Card .......... 47

Removing the Storage PC Cards ................ 48

Using the Infrared Communication Feature ............ 50

Using the Mwave DSP Features .................. 51

Using the Audio Function .................... 53

Using the Telephony Function .................. 56

Using the ESS AudioDrive Sound feature ............. 59

Using the MIDI/Joystick Port .................... 60

Attaching a Television to the Computer .............. 61

Using the Enhanced Video/MPEG Features ........... 65

Using the Video Overlay/Capture and MPEG Functions for

OS/2 Warp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Using the Video Overlay/Capture and MPEG Functions for

Windows 3.11 and Windows 95 ................ 71

Chapter 4. Using Battery Power ................. 83

Charging the Battery Packs ..................... 84

Replacing the Battery Pack ..................... 85

Monitoring the Battery Status .................... 87

Using the Battery Status Indicator ............... 87

Using the Fuel-Gauge Program ................. 89

Preserving Battery-Pack Life .................... 90

Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation .............. 91

Using the Battery Power-Management Function ....... 92

Chapter 5. Protecting Your Computer ............. 101

Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Hard Disk Password ....................... 105

Supervisor Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Using the Personalization Editor .................. 116

Using Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Using the Security Lock ..................... 117

Using the PC Card Lock ..................... 118

Chapter 6. Installing and Removing Options ......... 121

Installing and Removing PC Cards ................. 122

Installing a Memory Option ..................... 125

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ................... 132

Installing the CD-ROM Drive .................... 134

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Installing the Diskette Drive ..................... 136

Installing a Secondary Battery Pack in the UltraBay ....... 138

Installing a Secondary Hard Disk Drive in the UltraBay ..... 142

Installing an Option in the UltraBay ................ 146

Installing the DAA/Telephony Kit .................. 149

Attaching an External Numeric Keypad or a Mouse ....... 152

Using the Serial Mouse and Other Pointing Devices ..... 153

Attaching an External Keyboard .................. 154

Using the Docking Station ...................... 155

Using the SelectaDock Docking System ............ 155

Using the Dock I or Dock II ................... 158

Using the SCSI Device with the Dock I ............ 160

Using the Security Plate for the Docking Station ....... 161

Chapter 7. Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Installing the Operating System and Device Drivers ....... 166

Installing Software for OS/2 Warp ................. 168

Before Installing OS/2 Warp ................... 169

Installing IBM OS/2 Warp Version 3 .............. 170

Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for OS/2 ........ 176

Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for OS/2 ..... 177

Installing the PC Card Director for OS/2 ............ 178

Installing the Mwave DSP Support Software for OS/2 .... 179

Installing the ESS AudioDrive Support Software for OS/2 .. 180

Installing the Infrared Device Driver for OS/2 ......... 181

Installing the ThinkPad Display Device Driver for OS/2 ... 182

Installing the Enhanced Video/MPEG Device Driver for OS/2 183

Installing Software for DOS ..................... 185

Installing IBM PC DOS Version 7.0 ............... 185

Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for DOS ........ 186

Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for DOS ..... 187

Installing the PC Card Director for DOS ............ 188

Installing Software for Windows Version 3.11 .......... 189

Installing Microsoft Windows Version 3.11 ........... 190

Installing the ThinkPad Display Driver for Windows 3.11 .. 193

Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows 3.11 194

Installing the PC Card Director for Windows 3.11 ...... 194

Installing the Mwave DSP Support Software for Windows

3.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Installing the MIDI Port Device Driver for Windows 3.11 ... 196

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Installing the ESS AudioDrive Support Software for Windows

3.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows 3.11 .... 197

Installing the Enhanced Video/MPEG Device Driver and the

Video CD Player for Windows 3.11 .............. 197

Installing Software for Windows 95 ................ 200

Installing Microsoft Windows 95 ................. 201

Installing the ThinkPad Display Driver for Windows 95 ... 201 Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows 95 . 203

Installing the PC Card Director for Windows 95 ........ 204

Installing the Mwave DSP Support Software for Windows 95 207 Installing the AudioDrive Support Software for Windows 95 . 208

Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows 95 ..... 209

Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for Windows 95 .... 210

Installing the Enhanced Video/MPEG Device Driver and the

Video CD Player for Windows 95 ............... 212

Disabling the Docking Control Program ............ 214

Using Windows 95 with the Dock II ............... 215

Installing Software for Windows NT Workstation Version 3.51 . 216

Installing Microsoft Windows NT ................ 218

Installing the Video Features Diskette for Windows NT ... 218 Using the Video Features Diskette for the External Monitor . 219 Installing the PCMCIA Token Ring Device Driver for

Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows NT . 221 Installing the Mwave DSP Support Software for Windows NT 222 Installing the AudioDrive Support Software for Windows NT 223 Installing the ThinkPad PCI-IDE Driver for Windows NT ... 225

Chapter 8. Solving Computer Problems ............ 227

Common Problems and Frequently Asked Questions ...... 229

Common Problems and Actions ................. 229

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers ........... 232

Testing the Computer ........................ 233

Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Error Codes and Screen Messages ............... 235

LCD Blank or Power-On Problems ............... 240

Other General Problems ..................... 242

What If Testing Cannot Find the Problem? ............ 243

Battery Power Problems ..................... 243

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CD-ROM Drive Problems .................... 244

Diskette Drive Problems ..................... 245

Enhanced Video/MPEG Feature Problems .......... 246

Docking Station Problems .................... 246

External Monitor Problems .................... 247

Television Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Suspend and Hibernation Problems .............. 249

Infrared Communication Problems ............... 250

Keyboard, External Numeric Keypad, and Pointing Device

Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

Mwave DSP Feature Problems (Audio and Telephony) ... 252

Option Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

PC Card Problems ........................ 254

Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

Listing Installed Options ..................... 258

Recording Identification Numbers ................ 258

Using the HelpWare Support Family .............. 259

Purchasing Additional HelpWare Services ........... 262

Custom Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates ........... 265

About Your Warranty ....................... 265

Appendix A. System Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

Avoiding System Resource Conflicts ................ 267

Avoiding System Resource Conflicts When Using PC Cards 269

List of System Resources ...................... 272

Appendix B. Advanced Information for PC Cards ...... 275

Auto Configurator for PC Card Director .............. 275

Starting the Auto Configurator Utility for OS/2 or Windows . 275

Adding to the CONFIG.SYS File .................. 279

Registered Drivers and Standard Rules for OS/2 ....... 279

Registered Drivers and Standard Rules for DOS and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Storage Card Device Driver ..................... 283

PCMCIA Storage Card Device Driver for OS/2 ........ 283

PCMCIA Storage Card Device Driver for DOS and Windows 283

Before Using PCMCIA Storage Cards ............. 283

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Using PCMCIA ATA Cards with Multiple Partitions ...... 284

Parameters for the OS/2 PCMCIA ATA Card Device Driver . 284 Parameters for DOS PCMCIA Storage Card Device Drivers 285

PCMCIA Storage Card Device Manager for OS/2 ...... 286

OS/2 PCMCIA Storage API Device Driver ........... 287

Flash Card Memory Technology Driver ............ 287

Checking the Allocated Resources for the PC Card ....... 288

Avoiding PC Card Resource Conflicts ............... 289

Virtual Card Services for OS/2 ................... 290

Appendix C. Features and Specifications ........... 291

IBM Power Cords ........................... 294

Appendix D. Product Warranties and Notices ........ 297

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

Electronic Emission Notice ..................... 300

Telecommunication Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

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Chapter 1. Getting Started

Welcome to the world of ThinkPad computers!

The ThinkPad computer is designed to meet your multimedia and

mobile computing needs. You can use your computer in the office or

at home as a desktop computer by attaching an external keyboard,

display, or other external devices. And, of course, your computer

can be easily carried wherever you need a computer “on the go.”

This chapter describes step-by-step instructions to help you set up

your new computer.

Overall Setup Procedures

Checking Your Items .......................... 4

Setting Up Your Computer ...................... 7

Walking through the ThinkPad Basics ............... 13

Sending a Fax Message (Mwave Model Only) ........ 13

Attaching a Printer ........................ 14

Using the Infrared Communication ............... 15

Capturing a Motion Video (Enhanced Video Model Only) .. 16

....................... 2

Getting Started

Overall Setup Procedures

When using the computer for the first time:

Set Up the Computer

First, check whether you have all the necessary items with your computer.

See page 4.

Then, install the battery pack in the computer. Now you are ready to turn on the computer.

See page 7.

Install Options

If you have any options, such as memory cards, install the options.

See page 121.

Customize Your Computer

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Easy-Setup

Config

Date/Time Password Start Up Test

Restart

1 2 3

ThinkPad Features

You can use passwords to prevent your computer from unauthorized use, or use the the performance of your computer.

For Easy-Setup, see page 37. For the ThinkPad Features program, see page 35.

Easy-Setup

ThinkPad Features

, a built-in system function, to set

program to customize

Make a Backup of Your System

Do you need more hard disk space?

If your computer did not come with the utility and device driver diskettes, and

copy of all necessary software using the Diskette Factory program

do not want to use to have more free hard disk space. Click on the Diskette Factory icon; then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your computer comes with the necessary software already installed for you to use the computer right out of the box. However, on some computers, the program is installed so you can create backup diskettes. On other computers, you will find utility and device driver diskettes packed in the box with the computer.

If your computer did not come with the utility and device driver diskettes, make a backup copy of all necessary files using the Diskette Factory program. This way, if you ever need to reinstall the operating system, you will have all the necessary software you need to restore your computer to the way it was at the time of purchase.

, you can delete any preloaded software you

Getting Started

Diskette Factory

you have already made a backup

You are ready to use your computer.

If you have any application programs to install, follow the instructions in the documentation that came with those programs.

If you have any problems after you have customized your computer, refer to “Common Problems and Frequently Asked Questions” on page 229 to solve your problem.

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If you are reinstalling the operating system...

If you are reinstalling the operating system to customize your computer, follow the instructions in Chapter 7.

Getting Started

Checking Your Items

Remove the items from the shipping box and check that all necessary items are shipped with your computer.

Match the items, one by one, with the following figure. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of

purchase.

Computer

Power Cord AC Adapter

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Internal Diskette Drive

The internal diskette drive is installed in the UltraBay when the CD-ROM drive is removed.

Battery Pack

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ThinkPad Media Library

This is a sample CD-ROM that includes audio and video clips (available in some countries).

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Getting Started

Miscellaneous Items

Utility Diskettes

Envelope

This envelope contains:

Telephone cable (available in

some countries)

Spare caps for TrackPoint III

Spacer

PC (PCMCIA

760

ideo

760

ideo

Other items

Turn the computer upside down and record the identification

) Card lock MIDI/joystick cable Video in/out cable

Driver Diskettes

These diskettes contain various system programs and device drivers.

Note: In some countries, you should create backup diskettes using the

Diskette Factory

when the computer power is turned on for the first time. (See page 12.)

numbers 1 on page 258 of this manual.

The machine type has a prefix of Type. The serial number has a prefix of S/N.

program

After recording the numbers, place the computer as it was (so that the side marked

Chapter 1. Getting Started 5

IBM ThinkPad

faces up).

Getting Started

Right-Side View

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Right-Side View

Getting Started

Setting Up Your Computer

You are now ready to configure and start your computer. First, install the battery pack.

Slide and hold the latches on both sides of the computer crystal display (LCD). Open the LCD all the way.

When the LCD opens, the keyboard is slanted slightly at an easy typing angle.

Slide the keyboard raisers 1 on both sides of the keyboard toward you, so the keyboard lies flat on the computer.

toward

you, and push up the liquid

Make sure the security latch 2 is at the right position (unlocked). If it is at the left position ( push and slide it to the right.

Note:

Always push the keyboard down flat on the computer whenever you open the keyboard.

Hook your thumbs on the tabs 3 on the front of the keyboard, and your index fingers on the same latches used in step 1. Push and hold the latches

Some pressure might be needed to unlock these latches if they are tight.

away

from you; then raise the keyboard.

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Getting Started

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Lift the CD-ROM handle with the plastic tape 1 and remove the CD-ROM drive from the

computer. Some pressure might be needed to remove the CD-ROM drive if it is tight.

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DANGER

The battery pack provided with your computer contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury:

Keep the battery pack away from fire. Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Avoid mechanical shocks to the battery. Always use battery packs recommended by IBM. Keep the battery pack away from children.

When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations or your company's safety standards.

Getting Started

Install the battery pack with the blue-strap side up into the middle (empty) bay, and press it firmly into the connector.

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Install the CD-ROM drive into its bay and press on

the upper part of it

(shaded area 2 )

firmly into the connector; then close the keyboard.

Attention:

When installing the CD-ROM drive, press only on the upper part of the CD-ROM drive. Do not press on the middle part of the drive.

Make sure the CD-ROM handle snaps into place when doing step 3 and the keyboard clicks into place when you close it.

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A You can raise the keyboard to an angle for easy typing by sliding the keyboard raiser A (used

in step 2 on page 7) away from you.

or:

B When you want to type on a flat keyboard, lock the flat keyboard position by sliding the

keyboard latches B away from you.

Attention:

Remember to push the keyboard latches toward the front of the computer whenever you close the LCD.

Adjust the LCD angle so that it is convenient for viewing; then slide the speaker volume control to the middle position and position the brightness control ( ) and the contrast control ( ) as

shown. (Only the DSTN model has a contrast control.)

Connect the AC Adapter as shown.

DANGER

Do not attempt to open the AC Adapter case. The AC Adapter is permanently sealed and cannot be repaired.

Attention:

Always use an AC Adapter certified by IBM in the country where you will be using the computer. Operating the computer with an incorrect AC Adapter can cause damage to the battery pack and to the computer.

Push and release the power switch to turn on the computer. The power switch automatically snaps back to its original position.

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Getting Started

After a single beep, one of the following screens appears, confirming that the system is operating correctly:

19961996

.12.31

Month Day

Year

23:59:59

Hour Month Second

Date and Time menu

This screen instructs you to set the initial date and time. To set the date and time, see “Using Easy-Setup” on page 37.

If you purchased a computer with a preloaded operating system, the startup screen for the operating system appears. (The screen shown is an example of OS/2 Warp.)

Startup screen

If any other screen appears, a failure might have occurred in the computer. See Chapter 8. Congratulations! You have successfully completed the basic setup of your computer.

Important

It is recommended that you make a backup copy of the files on the hard disk drive, in case you accidentally erase preloaded software or intentionally modify the hard disk drive. You can use the backup copy to restore your computer to the way it was at the time of purchase.

In some countries, you can create the diskettes you need to install all necessary software, using the

program

preloaded in your computer.

Diskette Factory

To use the Diskette Factory:

1. Click on the Diskette Factory (

) icon in your operating system. (The list of diskette names

is shown with the number of necessary new 1.44MB diskettes.)

2. Click on the diskette names you want to create; then click on Build.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

You can now start using your computer by proceeding to the next section, Walking through the ThinkPad Basics, or you can read Chapter 2 for more information about your computer.

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Walking through the ThinkPad Basics

The ThinkPad computer preloads a lot of useful software. This section introduces how to use your computer by using these pieces of software in the Windows 95 environment.

Sending a Fax Message (Mwave Model Only)

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To attach the telephone line:

Page 151.

You can send or receive a fax message with the ThinkPad's Mwave

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feature and a preloaded application

wave

the ThinkPad computer works as a fax machine, telephone, or

FaxWorks

. With FaxWorks,

answering machine. This section describes how to send a fax from the Windows 95

application

WordPad

Attach an active telephone line to the modem/fax port on the left side of the computer.

Start Windows 95, and double-click on Preloaded Applications, FaxWorks and then Call Center.

FaxWorks

File Edit View Help

Call Center FaxWorks Help Quick Setup Read Me Register

If you are using FaxWorks for the first time, you are prompted to do the basic setup. Follow the step-by-step instructions on the screen until the following window appears in the Windows 95 screen:

Call Center - Mailbox 1

0 New Msgs.

Messages

Memo Play New Play Old Stop Rewind Skip Delete

Play Time: 0:00 Elapsed Time: 0:00 Volume

0 Old Msgs.

Waiting for Call

09/30/96 2:43 pm

Close Call Center

Speakerphone...

Quick Fax...

Voice & Fax Log

Setup...

More...

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Select Start at the bottom of the Windows 95 screen. Select Programs, Accessories, and then WordPad.

In the WordPad white screen, type the text you wish to fax.

Select File on the menu bar, and select Print from the pull-down menu. Then select FX-WORKS from the pull-down menu for Name.

Select OK. The FaxWorks - Send Fax screen is automatically displayed.

Type a fax number you want to send the fax to. (Your own fax number is recommended for a test.)

Select Send to send the fax. Check if your fax has been sent to the destination number.

For more information about FaxWorks, see the document for FaxWorks that came with the computer.

Attaching a Printer

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The following describes how to attach a printer to the computer and set up for Windows 95:

Attach your printer to the parallel connector ( ) at the rear of the computer.

Select Start in Windows 95, select Settings, and then select Printers.

Double-click on Add Printer. Follow the instructions on the screen.

The new icon for your printer appears in the Printers folder. Now, you can use your printer from Windows 95.

For more details, refer to the “Printing” section in the Windows 95 manual ( the Windows 95 package.

Introducing Microsoft Windows 95

), which is contained in

Using the Infrared Communication

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Note:

It is recommended that you use the rear infrared port for communicating between ThinkPad computers.

Your ThinkPad computer is equipped with two infrared ports on the front and rear of the computer. Through each port you can share or transfer computer data without any cables between your computer and another computer equipped with an infrared port.

This section describes how to communicate between two ThinkPad computers using a preloaded application

Start Windows 95, and double-click on Preloaded Applications, and then TranXit.

You will see a file manager window.

If this is the first time you use TranXit, select Setup, and then Computer Name.

Type your favorite name for each computer. (The names must not be the same.)

Place the two computers so that the infrared ports face each other:

[Side view]

TranXit

Note

To prevent the light from the LCD from affecting the infrared communication, open the LCD to a wide angle.

[Side view]

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After a short pause, the file manager window splits in two:

TranXit 2.0

File Disk Tree View Options Tab Setup Window Help Upgrade

File Transfer

Print Redirector

[ThinkPad 760CD] - C:\ThinkPad\*.*

BACKUP BONUSPAK BOOK CDMANUAL CDROM COSESS DISK10 DISK11 DISK12 DISK13 DISK14

Total 12 files (32,412 bytes)

IBM CONFIG.SYS AUTOEXEC.BAT cdrom mwave dvp

[IBM ThinkPad] - C:\*.*

cdrom cserve csw diskettes dvp emerge1 factory faxworks ipf ipf

Total 33 files (55,789 bytes)

cdrom cserve csw diskettes dvp mwave factory factory2 factory3 factory4 factory5

The window on the left displays the contents of the hard disk in the other (“remote”) computer.

You can copy a file or directory between computers by dragging and dropping. See online help for more details.

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ideo

You can easily capture video using the preloaded application

Video Producer

and your video equipment. You can use the captured image to create a bitmap file, or to “cut and paste” into your presentation file.

Digital

This section describes how to capture motion video using the video camera, and save it to the computer's hard disk.

Turn off the computer.

Have your video camera and your video connector cable (yellow) 1 ready. Also, have the following video in-out cable

2 (shipped with the computer at the time of purchase) ready.

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Note:

Make sure the arrow mark ( faces the top when you attach the video in-out cable to the video-in port of the computer.

To connect the video camera and the video cable, see the video camera manual.

Attach your video camera to the video-in connector 3 ( ) of

)

the computer as follows:

Video camera

Turn on the power of the video camera.

Start Windows 95 and double-click on Preloaded Applications, Digital Video Producer, and then Digital Video

Note:

The current video view is shown in the live window.

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Producer Capture.

Asymetrix Digital Video Producer Capture Tool

File Edit Options Capture Help

Live Window...

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Select File on the menu bar and select Set Capture File. In this window, define the name of the file your captured image

is saved to. (You can use the default name capture.avi.) Select OK to return to the main window.

Note:

If you do not select a capture time limit, the computer continues capturing video images until the hard disk is full.

Select Capture on the menu bar and Setting; then add a check mark for Enable Capture Time Limit and type a capture time limit (for example, 10 seconds). Select OK.

This setting specifies that Digital Video Producer will capture motion video for 10 seconds into the file capture.avi (or whatever file name you specified).

Select Capture on the menu bar and then Video. The moment you select Video, the computer begins capturing

motion video for 10 seconds.

Close Digital Video Producer and review the captured image using Windows Media Player.

Select Start, Accessories, Multimedia, and then Media

Player.

Select Device on the menu bar and select Video for Windows.

Select capture.avi (or your defined file's name) under the C:\DVP directory; then select Open.

Select Play ( ) to view your captured image.

You can save audio information concurrently using Digital Video Producer. For more information about Digital Video Producer and the video capture function, see “Using the Enhanced Video/MPEG Features” on page 65.

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Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer

This chapter provides basic information about your computer.

Identifying the Hardware Features ................. 20

System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Fn Key Function ..................... 26

Operating with the TrackPoint III .................. 28

Operating the Numeric Keypad ................... 29

Using CD-ROMs and Music CDs .................. 30

Playing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged ........... 32

Identifying the Hardware Features

In this section, you can review the hardware features of your computer.

Top View

Front View

With the CD-ROM drive

With the diskette drive

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Top View

Identifying the Hardware Features

1 The indicator lamps consist of the

power-on, suspend, and battery-status lamps. (See page 24.)

Front View

6 The keyboard raisers release

Color LCD screen

(For using, see page 40.)

Built-in microphone

The contrast control moves up or down to adjust the clarity of the picture. (For the DSTN LCD model only.)

The brightness control moves up or down to adjust the brightness of the display.

the keyboard flat before opening it. (For using, see page 11.)

Keyboard

(For using the numeric keypad, see page 29.)

The external-input-device

connector is used to attach a

mouse, external keyboard, or external numeric keypad to the computer. (See pages 152–154.)

PC Card slots

(To use the PC Card software, see page 44. To insert a PC Card, see page 122.)

1 PC Card eject buttons

(For using, see page 124.)

The Security keyhole is used with the Kensington MicroSaver** Security System lock. (For using, see page

117.)

12 The release latches release

the LCD or keyboard. Sliding them toward the front opens the LCD, and sliding them towards the back opens the keyboard.

Front infrared port

(For using, see page 50.)

14 Built-in speakers 15 TrackPoint III

(For using, see page 28.)

16 Fn key

(For details, see page 26.)

17 LCD indicator panel

(For details, see page 40.)

18 19

Volume control

/ The removable diskette drive or removable CD-ROM drive can be

installed in the UltraBay. (To install, see Chapter 6. To use a CD-ROM, see page 30.)

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The CD-ROM

emergency eject hole ejects the CD-ROM tray when it does not open with the CD-ROM eject button. Insert a pin to eject the CD-ROM tray.

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The CD-ROM eject

button ejects the CD-ROM tray from the CD-ROM drive. Using this button, you can play a music CD. (For details, see page 30.)

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Diskette-eject button

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Identifying the Hardware Features

Rear View

3 4

6 7 8 9

Inside View

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Bottom View

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Rear View

Identifying the Hardware Features

1 Rear door 2 The connector door allows you to

connect a cable to the system-expansion connector when the rear door is closed.

MIDI/

MIDI/joystick port

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ideo

(For using, see page 60.)

External-diskette-drive

connector (The external diskette

drive is available as an option.)

Rear infrared port

The system-expansion

connector is used to connect the

IBM docking station or port replicator. (For using the docking station, see page 155.)

Inside View

18 Modem/fax port release latch (For

using, see page 149.)

The UltraBay accepts various devices, such as a CD-ROM drive, diskette drive, secondary battery pack, or others. (See page 146.)

7 The power shutdown switch is

used to turn the computer off when an application locks up or the computer will not accept any input. Use the tip of a pen to press this switch.

External-monitor

connector

(For using, see page 42.)

The parallel connector is where you usually connect a parallel-printer signal cable.

The serial connector is where you connect a 9-pin, serial-device cable.

The Power jack is

where the AC Adapter cable is connected.

12 Option cover

(For details, see page 146.)

Battery pack

(For replacing, see page 85.)

The security latch opens or closes the security keyhole. (See page 117.)

13 Headphone jack

(For details, see page 51.)

Microphone/line-in jack

(For details, see page 51.)

Modem/fax port

(This is offered as an option in some countries. For using, see page 56. For installing, see page

149.)

Video in/out ports (For use, see

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page 65.)

Power switch

Removable hard disk drive

(For replacing, see page 132.)

Bottom View

23 Memory slot

(See page 125.)

24 Memory-slot cover

(See page 125.)

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25 Serial number (S/N)

Write this down on page 258.

System-Status Indicators

The system-status indicators consist of information shown on a black-and-white LCD indicator panel ( 1 — 8 ) and indicator lamps ( 9 — 12 ).

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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The following table shows the meaning of each indicator:

Item Meaning

1 Speaker Appears when the speaker beeps. It turns off when any key is pressed.

2 Remaining battery Indicates the amount of remaining battery power by a percentage (%), day (d), hour (h),

or hours and minutes (

hh:mm

3 Main battery status

Secondary battery status

4 Diskette drive in use Appears when data is read from or written to a diskette.

Indicates the status of the battery packs installed in the battery pack bay and UltraBay:

The amount of remaining power (in five levels: Charging status ( : charging, : discharging) Blank means no activity.

For details, see page 87.

eject the diskette when this indicator is on.

(Empty)– (Full))

Do not enter suspend mode or

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System-Status Indicators

Item Meaning

5 Hard disk in use Appears when data is read from or written to the hard disk.

or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.

6 Numeric lock Indicates that the numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled. Enable or disable the

keypad by pressing and holding the Shift key, and pressing the NumLk key. For details, see “Operating the Numeric Keypad” on page 29.

7 Caps lock Indicates that the Caps Lock mode is enabled: All alphabetic characters (A–Z) are

entered in capital letters without the use of the Shift key. The Caps Lock mode is enabled and disabled by pressing the Caps Lock key.

8 Scroll lock Alternately turns on and off each time the ScrLk key is pressed.

While this indicator is on, the Arrow keys are used as screen-scroll function keys. In this state, the cursor cannot be moved with the Arrow keys. Not all application programs support this function.

9 Battery Green Enough battery power remains for operation.

Orange The battery pack is being charged. Blinking orange The battery pack needs charging.

When you set the alarm with the ThinkPad Features program, you hear three beeps the moment the lamp starts blinking orange.

1 Suspend mode Green Indicates that the computer is in suspend mode. See page 92 for

details about suspend mode.

Blinking green Indicates that the computer is entering suspend mode or

hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation.

11 Power on Green Indicates that the computer is operational. This indicator is on

when the computer is on and not in suspend mode.

Do not enter suspend mode

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CD-ROM drive in use

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Green Turns on when data is read from a media in the CD-ROM drive.

Do not enter suspend mode or eject the CD-ROM when this lamp is on.

Using the Fn Key Function

The Fn key function allows you to change operational features instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the Fn key 1 ; then press the appropriate function key 2 (F1 to F12; and PgUp or PgDn).

Key Combination

Fn Fn

+ +

F5 F6

Function Meaning

Reserved —

Fuel-Gauge display on or off

Standby mode Places the computer in standby mode. For more information about

Suspend mode Places the computer in suspend mode. For more information about

Reserved —

LCD/external monitor switching

The Fuel-Gauge program must be activated before you can use this key combination. (See page 89.)

When this key combination is pressed:

For OS/2 or Windows users: The window for the battery power status appears or disappears. Parameters for power status can be set.

this mode, see page 94.

Displays the computer output in the following order when an external monitor is attached.

External Both Monitor

LCD

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Using the Fn Key Function

Key Combination

Fn Fn Fn

+ + +

F8 F9

F10

F11

F12

Page Up

Function Meaning

Reserved —

Power mode switching

When this key combination is pressed during battery-power operation, the power-management (power-saving) mode changes as follows.

High Auto

Customize

AC mode is used when the AC Adapter is attached. The Fuel-Gauge program displays the current power option. See page

89.

Hibernation mode Places the computer in hibernation mode. For more information

about this mode, see “Hibernation Mode” on page 98.

Dock I speaker volume up

Increases the speaker volume for the Dock I attached to the computer.

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Dock I speaker volume down

Decreases the speaker volume for the Dock I attached to the computer.

Using the TrackPoint III

Operating with the TrackPoint III

The keyboard contains a unique cursor-pointing device called the TrackPoint III. You can perform all the mouse operations with the TrackPoint III.

Note:

Remember that the stick does not move, and your finger should not move on it.

To move the mouse cursor on the screen, press gently on the stick with either index finger in the direction in which you want the pointer to move. To select and drag an object, press the click buttons with either thumb as required by your software, as with any other pointing devices.

Mouse pointer

Stick

Note:

The cap 1 on the end of the TrackPoint III is removable. You can replace it with one of the spares shipped with your computer.

Left click button

Right click button

Hints

If you press the click button and slide it toward the front of the computer, the click button locks in place. You can now drag the object across the screen with the TrackPoint III stick without holding down the click button.

To release the latch, push the click button backward. When you are not using the TrackPoint III, for example, when the power is off, do not leave the click button locked.

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Operating the Numeric Keypad

The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if they were a 10-key numeric keypad.

Note:

The numeric keypad on the keyboard is not active when the external keyboard or the external numeric keypad is attached to the computer.

To enable the numeric keypad, press and hold Shift and then press NumLk. The NumLK icon (

F8 F9 F10

44 55 66

11 22 33

Operating the Numeric Keypad

) appears on the LCD indicator.

NumLk

F11 F12

88 99

Alt Ctrl

{

Shift

Note:

The keys are functional, but the function of the key is not printed on the keytop.

When the numeric keypad is enabled, press and hold Shift to temporarily use the cursor- and screen-control keys.

NumLk

F8 F9 F10

HomeHome

EndEnd

F11 F12

PgUpPgUp

PgDnPgDn

DelDelInsIns

Alt Ctrl

{

Shift

To disable the numeric keypad, press and hold Shift; then press NumLk again.

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Using CD-ROMs and Music CDs

Attention:

Do not touch the lens on the CD-ROM tray.

Attention:

Hold the CD-ROM by the edges. Do not touch the surface of the CD-ROM.

Note:

If you cannot eject the CD-ROM tray with the CD-ROM eject button, use the emergency eject hole. (See page 21.)

Playing Media

Note:

Before playing the CD-ROM drive with the eject button, you must enable the sound features in your operating system. Refer to the documentation that came with your operating system.

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You can use a 5-inch CD-ROM with the removable CD-ROM

drive of the computer. To use the CD-ROM, push the CD-ROM eject button 1 on the

front of the computer; then pull out the CD-ROM tray. Carefully place your CD-ROM onto the CD-ROM tray; then push the tray into the computer until it fully closes.

To play media on the CD-ROM drive, do one of the following:

Playing a music CD with the CD-ROM Drive Eject Button

You can play and stop the music CD with the CD-ROM drive eject button as follows:

When Using a CD-ROM or a Music CD

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computer, make sure that Line/CD is selected as the Auxiliary

When you use a CD-ROM or a music CD with your

wave

Control in the Mwave for OS/2 folder. (See page 53.)

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Using CD-ROMs and Music CDs

Ejects

the CD

Push once (hold for less than 2 seconds)

OS/2

WIN

Stops

playing

the CD

Push and hold for more than 2 seconds

Push once (hold for less than 2 seconds)

Plays

aCD

Push and hold for more than 2 seconds

Playing a CD from an Application

When using OS/2:

Open the Mwave for OS/2 folder.

Double-click on Auxiliary Control and make sure that Line/CD is selected as the auxiliary source.

Open the Multimedia folder; then select Compact Disc.

When using Windows:

Select Mwave ThinkPad and open the Audio Control menu; then make sure of the following:

Make sure that Mute of both the INPUT SOURCE and the

MASTER are set to off.

Skips to the

track

Make sure that Line and CD are selected as the input

source.

Open the Accessories group; then open the Media Player.

Select Device from the Media Player window; then select CD Audio from the pull-down menu.

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Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged

Your computer is a delicate device that requires careful handling. To keep it from being damaged, keep these precautions in mind:

Do not allow your computer to be subject to any physical shock. Do not place anything heavy on your computer. Do not pour liquid into your computer. Do not leave any objects (especially metal objects) in the

computer.

Keep the computer at least 13 cm (5 in.) away from any electrical appliance that generates a strong magnetic field such as a motor, magnet, TV, refrigerator, or large audio speakers.

Use your computer when temperatures are between 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

Do not disassemble the computer.

Do not scratch, twist, hit, or push the surface of the LCD.

Remove the battery pack and keep it in a cool place if you will not be using the computer for a long period of time.

The removable hard disk drive and diskette drive are also very delicate devices that need careful handling. To avoid damage, do not press on them, drop them, or apply any shock to them when they are removed from the computer.

Do not press on the middle part of the diskette drive.

Insert a diskette straight into the diskette drive. Inserting it at an angle can damage the front of the diskette drive.

Do not place more than one diskette label on a diskette. Two or more labels can cause a label to tear apart inside the drive and cause damage to the diskette drive.

Occasionally clean your computer as follows:

Use a soft cloth moistened with nonalkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the computer.

Gently wipe the LCD with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use alcohol or detergent.

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Chapter 3. Operating Your Computer

This chapter provides information about the use of your computer.

Using the ThinkPad Features Program .............. 35

Using the PS2 Commands .................. 36

Using Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence ......... 38

Changing the Startup Sequence ............... 39

Using the LCD and an External Monitor .............. 40

Changing the Resolution or Color Depth for the LCD .... 41

Attaching an External Monitor .................. 42

Using PC Cards ........................... 44

Using the PC Card Director Program .............. 44

Starting PC Card Director ................... 45

Restrictions on the PC Cards Supported by the Computer . 46

PC Card Limitations under Suspend Mode .......... 46

Using the PC Card in Windows 95 ............... 46

Using the Option Diskette for the PC Card .......... 47

Removing the Storage PC Cards ................ 48

Using the Infrared Communication Feature ............ 50

Using the Mwave DSP Features .................. 51

Using the Audio Function .................... 53

Using the Audio Function for OS/2 ............. 53

Using the Audio Function for Windows ........... 54

Using the Audio Function for DOS .............. 54

Using the Telephony Function .................. 56

Using the Modem with OS/2 ................. 57

Using the Modem with DOS ................. 58

Using the Modem with Windows ............... 58

Using Country Selection .................... 58

Using the ESS AudioDrive Sound feature ............. 59

Using the Audio Function for OS/2 ............. 59

Using the Audio Function for Windows ........... 59

Using the MIDI/Joystick Port .................... 60

Attaching a Television to the Computer .............. 61

Using the Enhanced Video/MPEG Features ........... 65

Using the Video Overlay/Capture and MPEG Functions for

OS/2 Warp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Using the MPEG Playback for OS/2 ............. 66

Operating Your Computer

Using the Video-in (Video Capture and Video Overlay) for

OS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Common Restrictions for Video Capture/Overlay and MPEG

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Using the Video Overlay/Capture and MPEG Functions for

Windows 3.11 and Windows 95 ................ 71

Using the MPEG Playback for Windows 3.11 ....... 71

Using the MPEG Playback for Windows 95 ........ 73

Using the Video-in (Video Capture and Video Overlay) for

Windows 3.11 and Windows 95 .............. 75

Using the Digital Video Producer for Windows ....... 77

Using the Overlay with Media Player for Windows .... 81

Operational Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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Using the ThinkPad Features Program

To install the ThinkPad Features program:

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Note:

Any buttons on the screen that appear in gray are options that cannot be set.

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ThinkPad Features is a control program that allows you to configure your computer. Using the ThinkPad Features program, you can easily set up and customize the built-in devices, such as the parallel port or infrared port.

It also provides the Device Configuration Management System, which automatically detects a system resource (such as IRQ, DMA, I/O address, or memory) conflict, so that you can easily set up your computer configuration for the new device or software. For more detail about each device's resource, see Appendix A.

To start the ThinkPad Features program:

If you are using OS/2 Warp or Windows,

select the ThinkPad

Features icon in your operating system:

ThinkPad Features

Default Cancel

DOS

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If you are using DOS

DOS command prompt, instead of this panel.

, you can use the PS2 commands at the

Using the ThinkPad Features Program

Other ThinkPad Utilities

ThinkPad Features program group also provides various features:

Fuel-Gauge program:

Page 89.

Note:

For details about docking control program, see the manual that came with the docking station.

Personalization Editor program:

Page 116.

Using the PS2 Commands

Fuel-Gauge program

– Remaining power percentage – Current power mode

– Discharge options

Docking control

Personalization Editor

You can use the ThinkPad Features program from the DOS or OS/2 command prompt using PS2 commands. Type PS2 ? at the DOS prompt to display the ThinkPad Features online help menu.

You can create a batch file to set your unique operating environment quickly and easily. The following sample batch file allows you to set up an operational environment that is suitable for traveling and can result in longer battery operation time.

@Echo Off

Rem SAMPLE: Set the parameters to provide maximum power utilization.

Rem ================================================================

PS2 PMode Custom DC > Nul PS2 LCd 3 > Nul PS2 DISK 3 > Nul PS2 POwer 5 > Nul PS2 SPeed Fixed MIN > Nul PS2 STandby 3 > Nul PS2 IR OFf > Nul PS2 SErial OFf > Nul

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Using Easy-Setup

To set passwords:

Page 102.

To change the startup sequence:

Page 38.

To test the computer:

Page 233.

Using Easy-Setup

The computer has a built-in system setup function called

Easy-Setup

Easy-Setup has the following menu:

Config shows information about installed memory and system

board.

Date/Time is used to set the current date and time. Password is used to set the power-on password, hard disk

password, and supervisor password.

Start up is used to change the startup sequence of your

computer.

Test is used to test the computer hardware. Restart is used to exit Easy-Setup and start your operating

system.

Note:

You can change the screen color of the

Easy-Setup

menu with the key combinations of Ctrl+PgUp or Ctrl+PgDn. Use Ctrl+Home to restore the original screen color.

To start Easy-Setup:

Turn off the computer, and remove any diskette from the diskette drive.

Press and hold F1; then turn on the computer. Hold F1 until the

Easy-Setup

menu appears.

Easy-Setup

Config

Restart

Date/Time Password

BIOS part number,..Date System-unit serial number System board serial number Microprocessor

Start up

12/31/96

nnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

nnnnnnnnnnn

Pentium( )Process

Test

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Using Easy-Setup

Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence

Attention:

If you change your startup sequence, you must be extremely careful when you do write operations (such as copying, saving, or formatting). Your data or programs can be overwritten if you select the wrong drive.

Selectable drive startup

(selectable boot)

allows you to control the startup sequence of the drives in your computer. The order in which the computer searches the drives for your operating system is the

drive-startup sequence

. If you are working with multiple operating systems, you might want to change the drive-startup sequence to load an operating system from the hard disk or a PC Card without checking the diskette drive, or to do a remote program load (RPL).

3 4

HDD-3 HDD-4

PCMCIA

The HDD-1 icon represents the internal hard disk drive installed in the computer. (If the second hard disk drive is installed in the UltraBay, it is shown as HDD-2.) The other numbered HDD icons are external hard disk drives.

FDD-1 represents the first diskette drive found during system startup. When no diskette drive is installed in the UltraBay and if an attached docking station has a diskette drive, the diskette drive in the docking station is the first drive.

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Changing the Startup Sequence

Note:

You cannot set a hard disk drive before a sequence.

PCMCIA

Card in the startup

Using Easy-Setup

To change the startup sequence:

Start Easy-Setup and select the Start up icon.

Move the cursor to the Reset icon; then press the Spacebar.

Move the cursor to the icon for the first device in the startup sequence; then press the Spacebar.

Repeat this step to set the other devices for the startup sequence. You can set up to four devices.

Click on OK or press Enter to save the change.

Selecting the Network RPL Speed

When you use a remote program load through a token-ring card or other network card, the RPL speed can be selected.

Start Easy-Setup and select the Start up icon.

Move the cursor to the Network icon; then press the Spacebar.

The window to select the token-ring RPL speed appears.

Move the cursor to the 4 icon (for 4 Mbps) or the 16 icon (for 16 Mbps); then press the Spacebar and press Enter.

If you are using another card, such as an Ethernet card, you do not need to specify the RPL speed, so press Esc to exit this window.

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Using the LCD and an External Monitor

This section provides information about the computer LCD and an external monitor.

You can display the computer output on the attached monitor you can get higher resolution and better color quality.

The following shows the resolution and color combinations for each display output type. It depends on your computer's LCD type:

If your LCD is the TFT 1024×768 LCD panel:

(CRT)

, or both. By attaching an external monitor,

LCD

, an externally

Resolution

↓

640×480

800×600

1024×768

1280×1024 — — 256

Color Depth for

the LCD

256

65,536

256

65,536

256

65,536

Color Depth for

“Both”

256

65,536

256

65,536

256

65,536

Color Depth for

the External

Monitor (CRT)

256

65,536

16,777,216

256

65,536

16,777,216

256

65,536

If your LCD is the TFT 800×600 LCD panel:

Resolution

↓

640×480

800×600

1024×768 — — 256

Color Depth for

the LCD

256

65,536

256

65,536

Color Depth for

“Both”

256

65,536

256

65,536

Color Depth for

the External

Monitor

256

65,536

16,777,216

256

65,536

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Using the LCD and an External Monitor

If your LCD is the DSTN 800×600 LCD panel:

Resolution

↓

640×480 256 256

800×600 256 256

1024×768 — — 256

Color Depth for

the LCD

Color Depth for

“Both”

Changing the Resolution or Color Depth for the LCD

To change the screen resolution or color depth for the LCD panel, do the following:

OS/2

WIN

If you use OS/2 Warp or Windows 3.11,

program. (Click on the Display (

Note

To change the resolution or color depth for WIN-OS/2, use the ThinkPad Features program

in WIN-OS/2

use the ThinkPad Features

or ) icon.)

Color Depth for

the External

Monitor

256

65,536

16,777,216

256

65,536

WIN

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If you use Windows 95,

My Computer, Control Panel, Display, and then Settings.

If you use Windows NT,

use the Windows 95 Control Panel. Select

use the Windows NT Control Panel.

Attaching an External Monitor

Note:

When installing an operating system, you must install the ThinkPad display driver before you can use an external monitor.

To install the display driver:

Chapter 7.

Note:

You can use the Fn key function (Fn+F7) or PS2 SC command to change the display output type.

Attention:

When you select an external monitor that supports only VGA mode (640-by-480 resolution). Otherwise, the screen size looks smaller, or the external monitor screen will be scrambled and the output will not be displayed (or the screen might be damaged).

Both

, do not attach

To attach an external monitor:

Change the display output type (where to display the computer output) as follows so that you can see the computer output on the external monitor:

a) Start the ThinkPad Features program. b) Click on each of the following icons:

The CRT (

) icon to display information on the

external monitor.

The Both (

) icon to display information on both the

LCD and external monitor.

(The LCD (

) icon to display information on the

LCD.)

Set the monitor type and the display driver:

a) Click on the Display (

or ) icon in the ThinkPad

Features program.

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Attaching an External Monitor

Note:

Refer to the specifications for your external monitor to determine its supported resolutions and refresh rates.

Attention:

Do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in suspend mode or hibernation mode. If no external monitor is attached when the computer resumes, the LCD will remain blank and the output will not be displayed. This does not depend on the resolution value.

b) Click on the Advanced... button.

You can select your display type from the monitor list, or click on a new resolution or refresh rate.

c) Restart the computer to make the changes effective.

Hints

When you are using OS/2 or Windows, the

virtual screen

function is available with the ThinkPad Features program. It is used to display a part of the high-resolution screen image that is produced by the computer. Other parts can be seen by moving the screen with the TrackPoint III or other pointing device.

Connect the external monitor to the computer:

a) Turn off the computer. b) Attach the external monitor to the external monitor

connector (

) at the rear of the computer and then to

the electrical outlet.

c) Turn on the external monitor and the computer.

When Changing the Display Settings

When you are using OS/2 Warp:

Do not use System in the System Setup folder to change the resolution or color depth. Use the ThinkPad Features program to configure the display.

To change the display settings for WIN-OS/2, use the ThinkPad Features program

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in WIN-OS/2.

Using PC Cards

To insert a PC Card:

Page 122.

Supported PC Card specification:

Page 293.

Using the PC Card Director Program

To install the PC Card Director:

Chapter 7.

With a PC Card, you can send and receive faxes, communicate through a network, or store data. This section describes how to use the PCMCIA software and some considerations.

Your computer comes with an advanced IBM program for PCMCIA called PC Card Director, which makes using PC Cards with your computer easier by:

Turning on and setting up a PC Card when you insert it in a PC

Card slot (common enablers).

Showing what type of PC Card is in your computer.

Allowing you to register an application program for a particular PC Card and starting the program automatically when the card is inserted.

To see the PC Cards list supported by PC Card Director, click on the Supported PC Cards icon in the PC Card Director window. If your PC Card is not listed, try using it with PC Card Director anyway.

If your PC Card is not supported by PC Card Director, you must install the driver that came with your card. The card driver must be compatible with the PCMCIA Card Services PC Card Standard (1995) or the PCMCIA Card Services Standard Release 2.1. Follow the instructions in your PC Card manual to install the driver.

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Starting PC Card Director

Using PC Cards

OS/2

WIN

To start PC Card Director in OS/2 or Windows,

select the PC Card

Director folder or window; then select the PC Card Director icon. See PC Card Director help on how to use PC Card Director.

For OS/2:

PC Card Director - Icon ViewPC Card Director - Icon View

PC Card DirectorPC Card Director

Auto Configurator UtilityAuto Configurator UtilityMount UtilityMount Utility

Supported PC CardsSupported PC Cards

For Windows 3.11:

PC Card Director

PC Card

Director

ATA Mount

Utility

Driver's

Selector

PC Card

Director

Launcher

Auto

Configurator

Utility

Supported PC

Cards

For Windows 95:

DOS

PC Card Director

To start PC Card Director for DOS:

Go to the DOS command prompt.

Type C:\THINKPAD\EZPLAY at the command prompt; then press

PC Card Director

Enter.

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Using PC Cards

Restrictions on the PC Cards Supported by the Computer

PC Card Limitations under Suspend Mode

OS/2

WIN

The PC Card slots of the computer and the SelectaDock Docking System do not support the following PC Cards:

Integral

IBM 105MB PCMCIA hard disk drive (P/N 74G8694)

8-bit or 16-bit slave DMA PC Cards

Ask IBM or an IBM authorized dealer for more information about the different types of PC Cards.

For more information about PC Cards, see Appendix B.

Although some PC Cards can be inserted or removed without turning off the computer (refer to the instructions that came with the PC Card), you

Peripherals Model 1841PA (40MB)

cannot

remove or install PC Cards during suspend mode.

Using the PC Card in Windows 95

WIN

When using PC Cards in Windows 95, do not use the interrupt function. After enabling the PCMCIA socket (PC Card slots), change the resource for the PCMCIA socket as follows:

Start Windows 95 and double-click on My Computer; then select Control Panel.

Select System; then select the Device Manager tab.

Select PCMCIA socket; then select PCIC or compatible PCMCIA controller on IBM system.

Select the Resources tab.

If Basic configuration 0000 is set for the Setting based on:, click on Use automatic settings to disable it; then change

0000 to Basic configuration 0001.

Select OK.

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If the Creating a Forced Configuration panel appears, select

Yes.

At the System Properties panel, select Close.

Using the Option Diskette for the PC Card

Option diskettes, which came with some PC Cards, might include PCMCIA software (Socket Service driver: IBMDSS01.SYS) that does not support your computer. So, when using the diagnostic program or the installation program in that kind of option diskette, do the following:

Check whether your option diskette has the file named IBMDSS01.SYS. Did you find the IBMDSS01.SYS file?

Yes Go to the next step. No Go to step 5.

Make a backup copy diskette of the option diskette.

Copy the following two files to the backup copy diskette from the PC Card Director Diskette for DOS and Windows:

Using PC Cards

IBMDSS14.SYS IBMDOSCS.SYS

Update a line in the CONFIG.SYS file in the backup copy diskette as follows:

(old) DEVICE=A:\IBMDSS 1.SYS

DEVICE=A:\IBMDSS14.SYS

Run the diagnostic or installation program in the backup copy diskette, referring to the manual of the PC Card.

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Using PC Cards

Removing the Storage PC Cards

Attention

Before removing such storage PC Cards as the hard disk PC Card, flash memory PC Card, or SRAM PC Card from the PC Card slot, Card may be corrupted or lost.

However, there is a safe way to remove the storage PC Card without turning off the computer. Use the PC Card Director program (for OS/2 or Windows) or the DOS PC Card utility program as follows:

turn off the computer.

Otherwise, data in the PC

OS/2

WIN

DOS

For OS/2 or Windows:

Open the PC Card Director window.

Click on the Control Power icon.

Select from the card list the storage PC Card you want to remove.

Click on Off.

Make sure the card status is off; then remove the storage PC Card.

For DOS:

prompt.

Enter CARDPWR slot_number OFF at the DOS command

slot_number means the PC Card slot number.

You can use the EZPLAY program to check the slot number.

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OS/2

WIN

Using PC Cards

Hints—When Not Using the Optional PC Card Slots in OS/2 or

Windows 3.11 When you do not use the following optional PC Card slots, you can

remove the display of the PC Card slot icons representing slots that do not exist from the PC Card Director program's window by modifying the CONFIG.SYS file:

When you are not using any of the following:

– Dock I or Dock II – Port Replicator equipped with the PC Card slots – PCMCIA Cartridge option for the UltraBay

Delete or comment out the following lines in the CONFIG.SYS file:

–

For Windows:

DEVICEHIGH=C:\THINKPAD\IBMDSS 4.SYS /D

–

For OS/2:

BASEDEV=IBM2SS 4.SYS /D

When you are not using the SelectaDock Docking System,

delete the underlined /D option from the following line of the CONFIG.SYS file:

–

For Windows:

DEVICEHIGH=C:\THINKPAD\IBMDSS14.SYS /D

–

For OS/2:

BASEDEV=IBM2SS14.SYS /D

If you do not modify the CONFIG.SYS file as just described, the PC Card slots work correctly; however, the two PC Card slot icons representing slots that do not exist appear in the PC Card Director program's window.

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Communicating with the Infrared Port

Using the Infrared Communication Feature

To install the infrared device driver:

Chapter 7 .

To use TranXit (an infrared application):

Page 15.

Your computer is equipped with an infrared (IR) communication feature that allows point-to-point communication. The computer has two infrared ports, one in the front of the computer below the hard disk drive compartment and another on the rear of the computer.

The infrared feature supports the following three modes:

ThinkPad mode (IrDA High Speed extension, up to 1.15 megabits per second data transfer).

Use this mode when communicating with another 755 or 760 series ThinkPad computer with an infrared port or other systems supporting ThinkPad mode.

Generic (IrDA 1.0, up to 115 kilobits per second data transfer through a COM port).

Use this mode when communicating with generic infrared communication device, such as Hewlett-Packard

100LX, 200LX, Omnibook, Mind Path Remote Control IR55 F/X, or others.

Sharp

(ASK) (9600 bits per second data transfer through a

COM port).

Use this mode when communicating with the Sharp Wizard or other systems with infrared ports supporting Sharp mode.

To communicate between your computer and another computer, you need to run the same communication application on both computers. Refer to the application manuals for more information.

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Using the Mwave DSP Features

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The computer provides the

wave

which is based on the

Note:

In some countries, the Mwave telephony functions are only available with the DAA/Telephony Kit option installed.

high performance for audio and telephony functions. This illustration shows the connections between the computer and

external cables or devices:

Using the Mwave DSP Features

Media Processor (Mwave DSP)

digital signal processor

(DSP). It gives you

feature,

Microphone/Line-in Jack

Modem/Fax Port

Headphone Jack

Headset

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WhentheDAA/TelephonyKitisinstalled:

Microphone/Line-in Jack

Modem/Fax Port

Headphone Jack

Data Access Arrangement

Using the Mwave DSP Features

To install the Mwave DSP support software:

Chapter 7.

OS/2

WIN

Note:

The figure shows the Mwave menu for Windows 95.

The Mwave DSP feature supports the following functions for each operating system:

For OS/2:

Mwave for OS/2 - Icon View

Auxiliary

Control

Country

Selection

Mwave Help

Mwave Modem

OS/2 Modem

Help

Read Me

– Wave audio recording and playback

– MIDI synthesizer

– Sound Blaster support in the DOS session – Data/Fax modem – MPEG Audio

For Windows:

Mwave ThinkPad

Audio Control Country Selection

Mwave Command Reference Mwave Help Mwave Modem

Read Me View Connectors

– Wave audio recording and playback – MIDI synthesizer

– Sound Blaster support in the DOS session – Data/Fax modem – Speaker phone

– Telephone answering machine – MPEG Audio

DOS

For DOS:

– Sound Blaster support – Data/Fax modem

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Using the Audio Function

Use the Mwave audio functions according to your operating system.

Using the Audio Function for OS/2

Using the Mwave Audio Function

OS/2

Note:

Do not enter suspend mode when using the audio functions.

The Mwave feature supports audio in the OS/2 environment through the Multimedia Presentation Manager/2 (MMPM/2). To use the Mwave audio functions with OS/2, open the Multimedia folder from the OS/2 desktop.

Control

Aux Source

Line/CD

Mic None

When Using a CD-ROM or a Music CD

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When you use a CD-ROM or a music CD with your computer, make sure of the following:

1. Open the Mwave for OS/2 folder in the OS/2 desktop.

2. Double-click on Auxiliary Control.

3. Make sure that Line/CD is selected as the auxiliary source.

Note: Select Mic when you want to use the

computer as a microphone-speaker.

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Using the Mwave Audio Function

Using the Audio Function for Windows

WIN

Note:

To use the Mwave audio features in WIN-OS/2, install the Mwave DSP support software for Windows in the full screen WIN-OS/2 session.

To install the Mwave DSP support software:

Chapter 7.

To use Mwave audio in Windows, open an audio application such as Media Player or Sound Recorder in the Windows Accessories group.

To control the audio input or output, do the following:

Select Mwave ThinkPad from Windows.

Select Audio Control. The following windows appears:

INPUT SOURCE

Mic

Line

Mwave Audio Mixer

WAVE MIDI

MASTERGAMES

MuteMuteMuteMuteMute

Controls Viewed:

Play Record

Treble Bass

Tone Control

QSound

Chorus Reverb

Effects

This window allows you to maintain control over volume, balance, tone, and effects for all audio components and input sources. For more information, see Mwave Help in the Mwave ThinkPad window.

Using the Audio Function for DOS

DOS

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The Mwave feature supports audio for DOS games through

Blaster

support.

To enable Sound Blaster support for DOS games:

Type FASTCFG at the command prompt; then press Enter. The FASTCFG utility opens.

Select Games; then select OK.

Sound

Using the Mwave Audio Function

Solving a Memory Shortage Problem for Your Games

If you do not have enough memory for your games, you should make a

boot diskette

before starting the DOS games. To make a

boot diskette, do the following:

Start DOS and insert a blank diskette into the diskette drive.

Type MAKEBOOT at the DOS prompt; then press Enter. A boot diskette is created. Before starting your games, restart

the computer with this boot diskette inserted in the diskette drive.

Some sample files, such as the CONFIG.SYS file, are created on the boot diskette. You might need to modify these files by referring to the manuals that came with your games.

Default Values for DOS Games Audio

Most games automatically determine the I/O address, interrupt level (IRQ), and DMA channel settings for the audio for DOS games. If the game asks for this information, specify the default settings for Sound Blaster as follows:

I/O Address 220 IRQ 5 DMA Channel 1

ThinkPad Features program:

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If you need to change these settings, use the ThinkPad Features program.

Using the Mwave Telephony Function

Using the Telephony Function

Note:

In some countries, the Mwave telephony functions are only available with the DAA/Telephony Kit option installed. To install a DAA/Telephony Kit on the computer, see “Installing the DAA/Telephony Kit” on page 149 and the documentation that came with the option.

The computer is equipped with a modem/fax port on its side that connects a telephone cable. This section describes how to connect the cable to the computer, and it describes the telephony features that can be used for communication.

Note

Non-U.S. users must run the Country Selection program ( ) in the Mwave window after the Mwave installation is complete. (See page 58.)

CAUTION: Your computer can use only a public-switched telephone network (PSTN). Do not use a PBX (private branch exchange) or other digital telephone extension lines. Use of phone lines other than PSTN can damage your modem. If you are not sure which kind of phone line you are using, contact your telephone company. Many hotels or office buildings use digital telephone extension lines, so check before connecting the telephone cable in such places.

To use the telephony functions, you need to connect a telephone line to 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.

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Using the Mwave Telephony Function

Note:

If you use both the computer and a telephone with one telephone cable, use the telephone cable supplied with your computer.

If you use the DAA/Telephony Kit (available as an option), see page

151.

When your computer has a modem/fax port with a square receptacle, first connect the ferrite-core end (connector 1 ) of the telephone cable to the modem/fax port; then connect the other end ( 2 ) to the telephone outlet on the wall.

Important

Make sure you use the correct telephone line so your modem operates correctly. When you are:

At home:

Use an

analog

line, a standard household

telephone.

In your office:

Use a line connected to a fax machine or

another modem.

In a hotel:

Request a room with a data or normal telephone

line.

Your RJ11 jack must be wired for an analog line. If you are not sure what type of line you are connecting, check with the telephone company.

Using the Modem with OS/2

OS/2

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To start the Mwave modem with OS/2 Warp, do the following:

Open the Mwave ThinkPad folder.

Double-click on the Mwave Modem icon. The Mwave modem starts automatically.

Start your communication program.

Using the Mwave Telephony Function

Using the Modem with DOS

WIN

DOS

To start the Mwave modem with DOS, do the following:

Type FASTCFG at the DOS prompt; then press Enter. The FASTCFG utility opens.

Select Advanced Modem; then select OK.

Start your communication program.

Using the Modem with Windows

When you start Windows, the Mwave modem automatically starts

WIN

and will be ready to use.

Using Country Selection

Important

Each country has restrictions on communication that uses telephone lines. Use this window whenever you travel to other countries.

The Country Selection window allows you to change the country name currently supported by the Mwave telephony features. When you travel to other countries and use the Mwave telephony function, you need to select the country name from the list of countries in this window.

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This section provides information about the audio functions

ESS

supported by the AudioDrive supports for Sound Blaster Pro applications.

Note:

Do not enter suspend mode when using the audio functions.

Using the Audio Function for OS/2

ESS AudioDrive Sound

feature. The ESS

OS/2

The ESS AudioDrive feature supports audio in the OS/2 environment through the Multimedia Presentation Manager/2 (MMPM/2). To use the ESS AudioDrive functions with OS/2, open the Multimedia folder from the OS/2 desktop.

Using the Audio Function for Windows

To use ESS AudioDrive in Windows, click on the Audio Applications icon in the Main Program group. The following screen appears:

Audio Applications

Volume Control Mixer

WIN

Recording

Control

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Using the MIDI/Joystick Port

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The Enhanced Video model provides a MIDI/joystick port on the rear

ideo

of the computer for MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) equipment or a joystick for playing games. A MIDI/joystick cable is supplied with the computer to connect a joystick. When connecting MIDI equipment,

musical instruments with MIDI ports.

To attach the MIDI/joystick cable to the computer:

Turn off the computer and connect the MIDI/joystick cable to the computer as shown:

you have to purchase a MIDI connector to connect

Connect the other side of the cable to a MINI-DIN cable or a connector that connects to your MIDI equipment or joystick.

OS/2

WIN

Enable the MIDI/joystick port using the ThinkPad Features program:

a) Start the ThinkPad Features program.

b) Select the MIDI/joystick (

) icon.

c) Click on Enable for MIDI or joystick; then click on OK.

d) Restart the computer.

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How to Attach a Television to the Computer

Attaching a Television to the Computer

760

You can attach a television (NTSC or PAL) to the computer and

ideo

display the computer output on it. To display the computer output on the attached television, do the

following:

Attach the television to the computer as follows:

a) Turn off the computer and television. b) Connect the video in-out cable 2 to the video-out port

(

) 1 at the left side of the computer; then connect your

television.

Video In S-Video In

Audio-In Left Audio-In Right

To headphone jack of the computer

Cables, except for the video in-out cable 2 , are not

supplied with the computer.

If you are using video equipment with S-video input, connect the S-video port of the video in-out cable to the S-video-in connector of your video equipment ( A ) for better picture quality.

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How to Attach a Television to the Computer

If you are connect the composite video port of the video in-out cable and the video-in connector of your video equipment ( B ).

If your video equipment has only one audio input connector, use the left-audio connector on the audio cable.

Enable the video-out port:

a) Start the ThinkPad Features program. and select the

Enhanced Video (

b) Click on Enable Video-Out.

Note

Do not select Enable Video-out in the ThinkPad Features program's Enhanced video ( ) screen,

unless you have attached a television to the computer. Otherwise, the LCD screen becomes blank. In this

case, use the Fn+F7 keys to restore the LCD screen.

Select the appropriate television color standard: or

PAL

. To do this, start the ThinkPad Features program and

not

using video equipment with S-video input,

) icon.

NTSC

(default)

select the Enhanced video ( ) icon; then select NTSC or

PAL.

Restart the computer to make the change effective, if you switch the color standard between NTSC and PAL.

When you use a PAL television attached to the computer, you can select 800×600 and 640×480 resolution modes. When you use an NTSC television attached to the computer, you can select only 640×480 resolution mode.

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Switching Output between the LCD and the Television

Note:

Even if you selected television output, whenever you turn on the computer, its output is displayed first on the LCD.

Note:

You cannot display the computer output on the LCD and television at the same time.

always

When you attached a television to the computer, you can select where to display computer output using:

The Fn+F7 keys. The ThinkPad Features program:

– CRT (

) for the television

– LCD ( ) for the LCD

Entering a PS2 SC command from the command prompt.

For OS/2

When you use OS/2 on a television attached to the computer, do not switch between a full-screen session and an OS/2 Presentation Manager (PM) session: Otherwise, the screen will black out or be corrupted. To avoid this, switch to the LCD using the Fn+F7 keys, before you go to the full-screen session or return to the PM session. And then switch to the television.

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Displaying Output on the External SVGA Monitor

Note

You can attach both a television and an SVGA monitor to the computer; however, you can display the computer output on only one of the two at the same time. To switch between those two, you need to use the ThinkPad Features program.

To display computer output on the attached external SVGA monitor after using the television, do the following:

Turn off the computer and attach the SVGA monitor to the external-monitor connector at the rear of the computer.

Turn on the computer and start the ThinkPad Features program.

Click on the CRT ( ) icon; then click on Enable External Display.

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The Enhanced Video feature provides the video overlay/capture and

ideo

MPEG functions and video in-out port on the side of the computer to attach your home video equipment. It also provides the total image video with MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 HHR (half-horizontal resolution).

With the Enhanced Video feature, you can take advantage of the following:

MPEG playback: The MPEG playback viewer can play back many available CD-i movies, video CDs, and karaoke MPEG video titles. No DOS/CD-i game titles are currently supported. MPEG2 titles are restricted to HHR at 4 Mbps.

Video-in (video capture):

– Capture still images or motion video from the video-in port. – Overlay motion video from the video-in port.

Video-out: To use the video-out function, see “Attaching a Television to the Computer” on page 61.

When using the video overlay/capture and MPEG functions, keep the following in mind:

You cannot enable or disable the Enhanced Video feature, or change from video-in to video-out, while the playback or capture window is open. Close the playback or capture window before you make changes.

The MPEG playback and the video-in (video capture) functions use the same hardware resources. Only one of the two functions can be used at the same time. For the same reason, two MPEG functions cannot be used at the same time.

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Using the Video Overlay/Capture and MPEG Functions for OS/2 Warp

This section describes how to use the video overlay/capture and

OS/2

MPEG functions in OS/2.

You need at least 12MB of memory to play MPEG or to capture

video from the video-in port using Video IN.

When reinstalling the video overlay/capture and MPEG device drivers, install Video IN from the BonusPak, preloaded on the computer, prior to the device drivers.

When the Enhanced Video feature is enabled by the ThinkPad Features program, and any of the following is being played or used, do not enter suspend mode:

– AVI file – MPEG file – Video CD – CD-i – Video-in feature

Make sure you close the application that plays any of these files before entering suspend mode.

Using the MPEG Playback for OS/2

To use MPEG playback function in OS/2, open the Multimedia folder and do one of the following:

When you want to play MPEG files:

Select the Digital Video 3 icon, and click on File on the tool bar.

Select Open to specify the MPEG file name.

Select OK.

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Note:

The Video CD Player program cannot play some video CDs. If you cannot play your video CD, click on the Digital Video 3 icon instead; then follow the instructions on the screen.

When you want to play a video CDs or CD-i movies from the

CD-ROM drive of your computer,

select the Video CD Player

icon.

MPEG under WIN-OS/2

WIN-OS/2 does not support the playing of MPEG files. When you select IBM MPEG-2, MPEG Video, or CD-i/VideoCD in the Device Driver folder of Media Player, the following error message might appear:

IBM MPEG: This driver can NOT be loaded under Win-OS2

When you click on Video CD Player, the following error message appears:

Win32s Error ...

Ignore any error messages; then click on OK to exit the error message screen.

The following shows considerations when using the MPEG playback in OS/2 Warp:

When you run other tasks while an MPEG file is being played,

the MPEG file image might be distorted temporarily.

The bar displaying the running time for the video CD might not

be exact.

You cannot play two MPEG files at the same time. Also, you cannot play the MPEG file while using the video-in function. If you try to do this, the following error message is displayed:

Unable to open device 'IBM MPEG-enh Vid 3', use the Multimedia Set up program to ensure that the file is associated to a MMPM/2 device.

Using the Video-in (Video Capture and Video Overlay) for OS/2

You can capture still images or motion video using video capture application Video IN supported by MMPM/2, and the video-in port of the computer.

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To capture motion video:

Turn off the computer and connect the video in-out cable 2 to the video-in port ( ) 1 of the computer; then connect your

video equipment. Cables, except for the video in-out cable 2 , are not supplied

with the computer.

Video Out

S-Video Out

To microphone jack of the computer

Audio-Out Left

Audio-Out Right

If you are using video equipment with S-video output, connect the S-video port of the video in-out cable to the S-video-out connector of your video equipment A for better picture quality.

If you are

not

using video equipment with S-video output, connect the composite video port of the video in-out cable and the video-out port of your video equipment B .

If your video equipment has only one audio output connector, use the left-audio connector on the audio cable for connection.

Check the Enhanced Video status.

a) Open the ThinkPad Features program and select the

Enhanced Video (

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b) If Video capture/MPEG status is enabled, go to step 4 on

page 69. If not, continue to the next step.

c) Click on Advanced; then click on the 1st IRQ list box and

assign an IRQ for the device. (The default IRQ is 11.)

Restart the computer to make the IRQ setting take effect.

Open the Multimedia folder in OS/2.

Click on the Video IN Recorder icon. For more information on how to use video-in function in OS/2,

use

Help

Note

When you use the video-in recorder in OS/2, you can use only Ultimotion Real-Time Compression as the compression type. Other compression types are not supported even if they are listed on the screen.

The following shows considerations when using the video-in feature or video capture in OS/2:

Only one capture window can be open at a time.

Video-IN Recorder

capture and video overlay. Its video capture size (width and length) is limited to up to 320×240 pixels (for a NTSC video source) or 384×288 pixels (for a PAL video source).

Also, largesize capture, for example, 640×480 for NTSC or over 768×576 for PAL, might be not available with your computer. If you try capturing large images, the captured image will not look as expected, or the capture application will be suspended with the following error message:

SWVR118: The recording initialization failed return code is

If you have this error message, close Video-IN; then restart it. Before trying again, set the capture size to a smaller one.

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Common Restrictions for Video Capture/Overlay and MPEG Playback

You must be aware of the following when using the video capture/overlay functions or the MPEG playback functions. Otherwise, the video image might not be visible on the computer screen or the television, or the computer might become locked up or suspended. In these cases, close the Video-IN Recorder or Digital Video Player and restart it, or restart the computer.

You can use only one video application at a time—for example, you cannot capture video while playing back an MPEG file. If you use multiple applications, an error message appears on the screen and the computer might become locked up or suspended. In that case, restart the computer.

Do not enter suspend mode while attempting video capture or overlay.

Do not use the Enhanced Video functions (such as capturing or overlaying video using the Video-IN Recorder, or playing back the MPEG files using the Digital Video Player) in the following display modes:

– 1024×768 resolution, 256 color depth, and 75Hz refresh rate – 1024×768, 65,536, and 75Hz – all 1280×1024 resolution mode

Otherwise, the image might be corrupted.

Do not select virtual screen in the ThinkPad Features program. Video overlay and capture are not supported in virtual screen

mode, such as 1024×768 on an LCD or 800×600 on a television.

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Using the Video Overlay/Capture and MPEG Functions for Windows 3.11 and Windows 95

This section describes how to use the video overlay/capture and MPEG functions in Windows 3.11 and Windows 95.

To use the MPEG playback in Windows 3.11:

MPEG Playback for Windows 3.11.”

To use the MPEG playback in Windows 95:

MPEG Playback for Windows 95” on page 73.

To use the video-in (video capture and overlay) in Windows 3.11

and Windows 95:

Video Overlay) for Windows 3.11 and Windows 95” on page 75.

See “Using the Video-in (Video Capture and

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Using the MPEG Playback for Windows 3.11

To use MPEG playback in Microsoft Windows 3.11, do the following:

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Open Media Player.

Click on Device.

Do one of the following:

When you want to play MPEG files, select IBM MPEG-2. When you want to play a movie or CD, select

CD-i/VideoCD.

See “Using the

When you want to play a video CD or CD-i movie from the CD-ROM drive of your computer, click on the Play ( ) icon.

Otherwise, select the MPEG file you want to play; then click on the Play ( ) icon.

You can also use the IBM Video CD Player program to play a video CD or CD-i in Windows. For information on how to use this application,

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The following are considerations when using the MPEG playback function in Windows 3.11:

Smart drive caching of the CD-ROM drive

To be able to play CD-i movies, do not cache the CD-ROM drive by the SMARTDRV Version 5.0 or 5.1, which is supplied with PC DOS Version 7.0.

Video CD Player program

– The chapter-control-related functions might not work with

some karaoke CDs.

– Check the following if you do not have enough audio volume

with the Video CD Player program:

Drive letter for MCI** video CD/CD-i and Video CD Player

To change the drive letter for MCI video CD/CD-i and Video CD Player:

- The audio volume of the Video CD Player program

- The WAVE and MASTER volume control of the Mwave Audio Control menu

- The speaker volume control on the computer

Select Control Panel from the Main folder.

Select Drivers.

Select [MCI] CD-i/VideoCD.

Click on Setup.

Change the drive letter.

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Important—Before Using Video CDs in Windows 95

When you play your video CDs, the playback speed might be slow or playback might stop intermittently. To get a smooth playback of video CDs, disable the current CD-ROM driver and install the CD-ROM driver for DOS/Windows. Do the following:

Start Windows 95.

Disable the 32-bit storage driver:

a) Select My Computer, Control Panel, and then System. b) Click on the Performance tab; then click on the File System button.

c) Click on the Troubleshooting tab. d) Check Disable all 32 bit protect-mode disk drivers. e) Click on Apply, OK, and then Close.

f) Select Yes to the question “Do you want to restart your computer now?” to make the

change effective.

Install the CD-ROM device driver for DOS/Windows:

a) Insert the ThinkPad CD-ROM Driver Diskette in the diskette drive. b) Select Start and Run.

c) Type A:\UINSTALL; then click on OK. d) Follow the instructions on the screen. e) After the installation is complete, remove the diskette; then restart the computer.

The MPEG feature enables hardware to decode MPEG playback files under playback application programs.

You can play video CDs at a normal speed.

Note: This procedure might cause the following:

Some functional restrictions (such as the auto sense function) Decreasing computer performance

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To use MPEG playback in Windows 95, do the following:

Open Media Player.

Click on Device.

Do one of the following:

When you want to play MPEG files, select IBM MPEG-2. When you want to play a movie or CD, select

CD-i/VideoCD.

When you want to play a video CD or CD-i movie from the CD-ROM drive of your computer, click on the Play ( ) icon.

Otherwise, select the MPEG file you want to play; then click on the Play ( ) icon.

You can also use the IBM Video CD Player program to play a video CD or CD-i in Windows. For information on how to use this application,

Help

is available in the Video CD Player screen.

The following are considerations when using the MPEG playback function in Windows 95:

CD-i support

Windows 95 does not support playing of CD-i movies.

Video CD Player program

– The chapter-control-related functions might not work with

some karaoke CDs.

– If you do not have enough audio volume with the Video CD

Player program, check:

- The audio volume of the Video CD Player program

- The WAVE and MASTER volume control of the Mwave Audio Control menu

- The speaker volume control on the computer

Drive letter for MCI Video CD/CD-i and Video CD Player

To change the drive letter for MCI video CD/CD-i and Video CD Player:

Select Control Panel from the My Computer folder.

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Click on the Multimedia icon.

Select Advanced.

Click on Media control device.

Click on [MCI] CD-i/VideoCD.

Confirm that “Use this Media Control device” is selected; then select Settings.

Change the drive letter.

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3.11 and Windows 95

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You can use the capture applications supported by Video for Windows** and your computer. You can also overlay motion video from the video-in port by using applications supported by MCI (Media Control Interface) overlay.

Notes:

Only one capture window can be open at a time.

When you use video capture with the overlay screen on, the capturing screen might be distorted. However, the data is correctly captured.

To capture motion video:

Turn off the computer.

Connect the video in-out cable 2 to the video-in port ( ) 1 of the computer; then connect your video equipment.

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Video Out

S-Video Out

To microphone jack of the computer

Audio-Out Left

Audio-Out Right

Cables, except for the video in-out cable 2 , are not

supplied with the computer.

If you are using video equipment with S-video output, connect the S-video port of the video in-out cable to the S-video-out connector of your video equipment A for better picture quality.

If you are

not

using video equipment with S-video output, connect the composite video port of the video in-out cable and the video-out port of your video equipment B .

If your video equipment has only one audio output connector, use the left-audio connector on the audio cable for connection.

Check the Enhanced Video status.

a) Open the ThinkPad Features program.

b) Select the Enhanced Video (

) icon.

c) If Video capture/MPEG status is enabled, go to step 5 on

page 77. If not, continue to the next step.

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d) Click on Advanced. e) Click on the 1st IRQ list box and assign an IRQ for the

device. (The default IRQ is 11.)

Restart the computer to make the IRQ setting take effect.

Start the video capturing application program.

If you use the Digital Video Producer (DVP) program, see

“Using the Digital Video Producer for Windows.”

If you use the Media Player, see “Using the Overlay with

Media Player for Windows” on page 81.

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Digital Video Producer (DVP) is an application program that has the following functions:

Capturing, compressing, and building a video file Capturing a still image (see page 80)

Capturing, Compressing, and Building a Video File

This sample procedure describes how to capture a video clip, import it in DVP, and build a compressed .AVI file that you can use in a presentation and other computer-based materials. The video file created in this example has the following characteristics. (You need approximately 17MB of hard disk space to capture a video file.)

Frame size 160 pels by 120 pels Frame rate 15 frames per second Number of seconds 30 seconds Audio sampling rates 8-bit, 11.025 kHz, mono

Important

Make sure your video source (such as a VCR or video camera) is correctly connected to your computer before you start the video capture. If you select overlay mode from the Options menu in DVP Capture, you can verify the connection and look at your video both before and during the capture.

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To capture, compress, and build a video file:

Start DVP; then select Video Capture from the Tools menu.

Select Set Capture File from the File menu.

Enter a name for your capture file (such as CAPTURE.AVI) and specify the directory in which to save the file; then click on OK.

Select Allocate File Space from the File menu and enter 17MB as the hard disk space to set aside for your capture file; then click on OK.

Select Audio Format from the Options menu.

Select these sound options: 8-bit, 11kHz, and Mono. Then click on OK.

Select Video Format from the Options menu.

Select 160×120 for Image Dimensions and Overlay YUV422 or Compressed YUV422 for Image Format; then click on OK.

Select Video Source from the Options menu, the type of video connector your video source uses (video or S-video), and the type of video signal (NTSC or PAL).

To see the supported color standard list of countries, see the ThinkPad Features program help.

Select Settings from the Capture menu and specify the following options:

Frame Rate 15 frames per second Enable Capture Time Limit 30 seconds Capture Storage Capture to Disk End Capture Using Escape Key

Check Capture Audio; then click on OK.

To start the video capture, select Video from the Capture menu.

DVP Capture saves the file with the name you specified in step

3. You can then save the file to a new name by choosing Save

Captured File As from the File menu.

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Select Exit from the File menu to close DVP Capture and return to DVP.

DVP automatically imports the video file you just captured and displays it in the Media window.

Drag your video clip from the Media window onto the tick bar (directly above the video A track on the timeline).

Dragging a clip onto the tick bar is an efficient way to lay out your clip because the video and audio information in the file appears automatically on both the video A and audio A tracks. You can also lay out a video clip on the timeline by dragging it first from the Media window to a video track, and then from the Media window to an audio track.

Select Compression from the Video menu to specify the compression/decompression (CODEC) routine you want to use.

Select Intel** Indeo** Video R3.2 for Compressor and accept the default values for Key Frame Every and Data Rate; then click on OK.

Select Build from the Video menu. Enter the name and location of your final .AVI file (making sure to keep the .AVI extension); then click on Build.

The Build Progress dialog box opens, so you can look at the percentage-complete bar and the preview window to track the progress of the build. Building a video can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours, depending on its length and complexity, and on the type of compressor you select.

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Capturing a Still Image

This section describes how to capture a still image.

Important

Be sure your video source (such as a VCR or video camera) is correctly connected to your computer before you capture the still image. If you select overlay mode from the Options menu in DVP Capture, you can verify the connection and look at your image before you capture it.

To capture a still image, whose frame size is 320 pels by 240 pels:

Start DVP; then select Video Capture from the Tools menu.

Select Video Format from the Options menu; then select 320 × 240 for Image Dimensions and Overlay YUV422 or Compressed YUV422 for Image Format; then click on OK.

For the best color display, make sure that you install and select the 65536 (16-bit) video display driver. For detailed information about the display driver, see the

Note:

Because many paint programs, such as Windows Paintbrush, do not yet support 16-bit still images, you will typically capture 8-bit or 24-bit still images.

Select Video Source from the Options menu; then select the type of video connector your video source uses (video or S-video) and the type of video signal (NTSC or PAL) for Video Standard. Then click on OK.

To see the supported color standard list of countries, see the ThinkPad Features program help.

User's Guide

When the image you want to capture appears in the Preview window, select Single Frame from the Capture menu.

Select Save Single Frame from the File menu to save it as a bitmap file (with a .BMP extension).

Using the DVP Help System

To learn more about DVP or DVP capture, use the DVP online Help system.

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Using the Overlay with Media Player for Windows

To view a video by using the overlay function with Windows Media Player, do the following:

Open Media Player in Windows.

Click on Device.

Select MCI OVERLAY Driver.

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Operational Restrictions

The following shows restrictions when using the Enhanced Video functions in Windows 3.11 or Windows 95:

You can use only one video application at a time—for example,

you cannot capture video while playing back an MPEG file.

Some types of video CDs cannot be viewed. Video overlay, capture, and MPEG playback functions do not

work under the following video modes:

– 1024×768 resolution, 256 color depth, and 75Hz refresh rate – 1024×768, 65,536, and 75Hz – 1280×1024 and 256 – All 16 color modes

Do not select virtual screen in the ThinkPad Features program.

Video overlay, capture, and MPEG playback functions are not supported in virtual screen mode, such as 1024×768 on an LCD or 800×600 on a television.

For Windows 3.11 only:

as the MCI driver, the MPEG video might not be played correctly. To avoid this, open Control Panel in the Main window and click on Drivers; then remove QuickTime for Windows from the driver list.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Book

Viewing the Online Book

Information Notices

Computer Models and Treatment of Icons

Ergonomics Information

Safety Notice

Laser Compliance Statement

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Overall Setup Procedures

Checking Your Items

Setting Up Your Computer

Walking through the ThinkPad Basics

Sending a Fax Message (Mwave Model Only)

Attaching a Printer

Using the Infrared Communication

Capturing a Motion Video (Enhanced Video Model Only)

Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer

Identifying the Hardware Features

System-Status Indicators

Using the Fn Key Function

Operating with the TrackPoint III

Operating the Numeric Keypad

Using CD-ROMs and Music CDs

Playing Media

Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged

Chapter 3. Operating Your Computer

Using the ThinkPad Features Program

Using Easy-Setup

Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence

Using the LCD and an External Monitor

Changing the Resolution or Color Depth for the LCD

Attaching an External Monitor

Using PC Cards

Using the PC Card Director Program

Restrictions on the PC Cards Supported by the Computer

PC Card Limitations under Suspend Mode

Using the PC Card in Windows 95

Using the Option Diskette for the PC Card

Removing the Storage PC Cards

Using the Infrared Communication Feature

Using the Mwave DSP Features

Using the Audio Function

Using the Telephony Function

Using the ESS AudioDrive Sound feature

Using the MIDI/Joystick Port

Attaching a Television to the Computer

Using the Enhanced Video/MPEG Features