Ibm THINKPAD G40 User Manual

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06/30/2005

Initial Setup Instructions

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Unpack:

Battery packThinkPad(R) computer Power cord

Modem cord

* See reve d,rse for notes about unliste

missing, or damaged items and recovery CD.

Note: Rea and Troubleshooting Guide before you use the computer.

Install battery pack:

Your battery is ready to use.

d the safety notices in the Service

2 TrackPoint(R) caps

AC adapter

Books

- Setup Instructions (this sheet)

- Service and Troubleshooting Guide

- Other supplements or flyers

UltraConnect Wireless Antenna

Optimal pl superior range and performance

Volume and Mute Buttons

Wireless Radio Control

Presentation Director

Easily g

ive presentations or use

multiple monitors

EasyEject

Use to undo attachable devices

(TM)

acement provides

ck and remove

Connect to power:

Turn on the power:

Configure the Operating System following on-screen instructions:

This proces , and your computer may restart muls takes several minut tiple times.es

For more detailed infor on.mation, press the Access IBM butt

2 3

Fn Key

ination with keys with blue icons to access special ThinkPad features

TrackPoint Center Button

Scroll docu area of the screen

ments or magnify anUse in comb

Brightness Control

Internet Navigation Keys

Web browser back and forward

Full Screen Magnifier

Zooms the entire screen

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06/30/2005

Installing Optional memory

You can increa r.se the amount of memory in your compute

Note: On unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to start the computer.

Install the optional SO-DIMM:

2 Turn off the computer.

5 Remove the battery.

6 Loosen the scr

ly use memory types supporte tly install the optional memory or install and by your computer. If you incorrec

Touch a ground any static electricity in your body that could damage the SO-DIMM. Avoid touching the contact edge of the SO-DIMM.

Disconnec computer.

Close the comput over.

then remove the cover.

If a SO-DIMM i shown. Save the SO-DIMM for future use.

ed metal object to reduce

t the ac adapter and all cables from the

er display and turn the computer

ews on the memory slot cover, and

s already installed, remove it as

Align the not with the divider in the socket. Firmly insert the SO-DIMM into the socket at an angle of 20 degrees

, and then pivot it downward until it snaps into

place .

Replace the memory slot cover.

Attention:

memory slot cover open.

Replace the b adapter and cables.

ch in the contact edge of the SO-DIMM

Never use the computer with the

attery and re-connect the ac

You can get inf at any time by pressing the blue Access IBM button on your keyboard.

ormation about ThinkVantage Technologies

Security

Some ThinkP To learn about downloading the software and enabling the chip, enter "security chip" in the Access IBM keyword search field.

ad computers have an embedded security chip.

Access Connections

Some ThinkP To learn more about configurating wireless LAN and other communication adapters including your wired connections, enter "Access Connections" in the Access IBM keyword search field.

Migration

You can move data f Enter "migration" in the Access IBM keyword search field to learn about downloading data migration software.

ad computers are equi ter.pped with a wireless LAN adap

rom your old computer to this ThinkPad.

Help and Support

* Addit

ional unpacking notes:

1) Some models may contain items that are not listed.

2) If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase.

3) Your computer features Disk-to-Disk Recovery. Everything for recovering factory-installed files and applications is on your hard disk eliminating the need for a recovery CD. For more information, see "Recovering Pre-Installed Software" in the Service and Troubleshooting Guide.

Your name:

To learn about He category in Access IBM.

lp and Support, choose the Get Help & Support

Verify proper installation of the optional SO-DIMM:

1 Turn on the computer.

2 Press the Ac d during startup.cess IBM button when prompte

3 Open the BIOS S

"Start Setup Utility."

Verify that the "I computer had 256 MB of standard memory and you install an additional 512 MB SO-DIMM, the quantity shown in "Installed memory" should be 768 MB.

etup Utility by cl ure" category or double-clickingicking "Access BIOS" under the "Config

nstalled memory" item shows the t r computer. For example, if yourotal amount of memory installed in you

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