Ibm THINKPAD I 1500, THINKPAD I 1400 Manual

i

Note: Before	using this information and the	product it supports, be sure to read the general information under
“Safety	Information” on page viii, and	“Notices” on page 138. For ergonomicsOnline information, see the
User's	Guide.

First

Edition

(August

1999)

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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BUSINESS

MACHINES

CORPORATION

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TO,

THE

LIMITED

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or

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or

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in

certain

transactions;

therefore, this statement may

not

apply to you

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in

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Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500

Computer

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Copyright IBM Corporation 1999

iii

Functional Highlights

All-in-one design

with

core

technology

The

well-balanced,

all-in-one

design

of

the

ThinkPad

i

Series

1400/1500

brings ease-of-use

to

your

computing needs.

High-speed

processor

The Intelhigh-speed processor enables

high-speed data processing and provides advanced per-

formance.

Large-capacity

hard

disk

drive

The

large-capacity

hard

disk

drive

can

respond

to

a

wide variety

of

your

business

demands.

Large

color

LCD

The large TFT (thin-film transistor) or HPA (high

performance

addressing)

display

provides

clear

and

bril-

liant text

and

graphics.

Lithium

ion

or nickel metal hydride battery pack

The

large-

capacity battery pack extends the operating time of your

computer, further

enhancing

its

portability.

Audio

with

3D

Stereo

Sound

Your

computer

is

equipped with

internal

audio record and playback capabilities including

3D

audio from four speakers. When you enable the 3D

stereo

feature, sounds will appear to be generated

all

around

you.

The

audio feature supports the following:

Ÿ

Wave

audio recording and playback of up to 16 bits,

stereo, and 48 KHz sampling.

Ÿ

Music

CD playback with the computer turned off.

For

more

information

on

using

the

audio

function, see

the

Online

User's

Guide.

ThinkPad

Modem

The ThinkPad modem enables you to send or

receive

data and faxes over a telephone line.

For

more

information

on

using

the

ThinkPad

modem,

see

theOnline User's Guide.

TrackPoint

with

Enhanced

Controls

Your computer

has

an

enhanced TrackPoint function that enables you to make

selections

merely by

pressing

on

the

TrackPoint.

A

new

iv

		Functional Highlights
center button, the Internet Scroll Bar, converts the
TrackPoint	into	a scroll controlling device or a magnifying
glass on	the	screen.

For more information on using the TrackPoint, see

“TrackPoint”

on

page 10.

PC Card

Support

Your

computer

provides

a

PC

Card

slot

that

accepts

a

16–bit

PC

Card, CardBus

Card,

or

Zoomed

Video

Card.

For more information on installing PC Cards, see

“Inserting a PC Card” on page 72.

Keyboard

Light

(select

models

only)

Your

computer

is

equipped

with

a

light

that

illuminates

the

keyboard area

for

com-

puter

use

in

dimly

lit

areas.

For more information on using the Keyboard Light, see

“Keyboard

Light”

on

page 16.

Easy Launch

buttons

Your computer is equipped with four

customizable buttons that allow you to connect to the

Internet

or

to

run

programs

at

a

single

press

of

a

butt

For more information on customizing the Easy Launch

buttons,

see

“Easy

Launch

Buttons

Customization

Utility”

on

page 37.

Media Center

Your computer is equipped with the Media Center,

consisting

of

a

status

LCD

and playback

buttons

for

CDs

or

DVDs

(for

DVD

models). You can also play music CDs

without

turning

on

the

computer.

For

more

information,

see

“Playing

Music

CDs”

on

page

19.

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About This Book

About This Book

This	book		contains	information that will help you operate the IBM
ThinkPad		i	Series	1400/1500	computer. Be sure to read the
ThinkPad		i	Series	1400/1500	Setup Guideand Chapter 1 of this
book	before using			the computer.

Chapter 1. "Getting Familiar with Your Computer," acquaints you

with the basic features of your computer

Chapter 2. "Extending the Features of Your Computer," provides information on installing options and using your computer's high-technology features.

Chapter 3.

"Protecting Your Computer," provides information on using passwords, and using locks.

Chapter 4. "Solving Computer Problems," describes what to do when you have a computer problem. The chapter includes a troubleshooting guide and information on how to recover lost or damaged software.

Chapter 5. "Getting Service," describes various options of IBM's support and service.

Appendix	A,	Features	and	Specifications	describes			the	features
and specifications associated					with	your	computer,			including informa-
tion	on	power	cords.
Appendix	B, Product Warranties and Notices					contains		the	war-
ranty	statements			for your computer		and	notices		for	this book.

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About This Book

The book concludes withindex an.

vii

Safety Information

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Notice

Note: In	the	U.K., by law:
Ÿ	The	telephone line cable must be connected after the
	power cord.
Ÿ	The	power cord must be disconnected after the telephone
	line	cable.

DANGER

Electrical

current

from power, telephone, and communi-

cation

cables

is

hazardous. Reduce the risk of

fire

and

electric

shock

by

always

following

basic

safety

precau-

tions,

including

the

following:

Ÿ

Do

not

use

your

computer in

or near

water.

Ÿ

During

electrical

storms,

do

not

connect

the

cable

to

or

disconnect

it

from

the

telephone outlet on

the

wall.

To

avoid

shock

hazard,

connect

and

disconnect

cables

as

shown

below

when

installing,

moving,

or

opening the

covers

of

this

product

or

attached

devices.

The

3–pin

power

cord

must

be

used

with

a

properly

grounded

outlet.

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Safety Information

DANGER

Do	not	disassemble,		incinerate,		or	short-circuit			the
rechargeable battery pack. 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.

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Safety Information

DANGER

There

is

a danger

of

an

explosion

if

the

battery

is

incor-

rectly

replaced.

The

lithium

battery

(IBM

P/N

02K6502

UL-recognized

component

[file

no.

MH12210])

contains

lithium

and

can

explode

if

it

is

not

properly

handled

or

disposed

of.

Replace

only

with

a battery

of

the

same

type.

Do

not:

(1)

throw

or

immerse

it

into

water,

(2)

allow it

to

heat

to

more

than

100°C

(212°F),

or

(3)

attempt

to

repair

or

disassemble

it.

Dispose of

it as

required

by

local

ordi-

nances

or

regulations.

CAUTION:

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,

imme-

diately 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

The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

drive of the ThinkPad i Series

1400/1500

computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

drive's

classification

label

(shown

below)

is

located on the top of

drive.

CLASS

1

LASER

PRODUCT

LASER

KLASSE

1

LUOKAN

1

LASERLAITE

x

Safety

Information

APPAREIL

A

LASER

DE

CLASSE

1

KLASS

1

LASER

APPARAT

The

CD-ROM

or DVD-ROM drive

is

certified

in

the

U.S.

to

conform

to the requirements of the Department

of

Health

and

Human

Ser-

vices

21

Code

of

Federal

Regulations

(DHHS

21

CFR)

Subchapter

J

for

Class

1

laser

products.

In

other

countries, the drive is certified to

conform to the

r

ments

of

EN60825.

CAUTION:

Do not

open

the

CD-ROM

or

DVD-ROM

drive;

no

user

adjust-

ments

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

1 laser

products

are

not

considered

to

be

hazardous. The

CD-ROM

or

DVD-ROM drive has an internal, Class 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

or

DVD-ROM

drive

ensures

that

there

is

no

exposure

to

laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation, use maintenance, or servicing conditions.

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Contents

Thank You	for	Selecting an IBM ThinkPad	i Series 1400/1500
Computer		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii. . . . . . .
Functional Highlights . . . .			. . . . . . . . iv. . . . . . .
About	This	Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi. . . . . . .

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . viii. . . . . . .

Electrical Safety Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii. . . .

Laser Compliance		Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x. . . .
Getting Familiar	with Your	Computer	. . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . .
Identifying	the Hardware .Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . .

Front View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . .

Rear View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . .

Bottom View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . .

System Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . .

Distinctive	Functions	of	Your Computer. . . . . . . . . .	. .10. .
Keyboard Functions . .			. . . . . . . . .	.10 . . . . . .
CD-ROM or	DVD-ROM	Drive	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17. . .

ThinkPad Utility Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24. . . .

Online User's Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41. . . . .

Reinstalling Software. . . . . . . . . . . . 42. . . . . . .

ThinkPad	Software	Selections CD. . . . . . . . . . . . .42. .
Recovery CD . .		. . . . . . . . . . . 42. . . . . . .
ThinkPad	Web Site	or Bulletin . Board. . . . . . . . . . .42. .

Replacing the Battery. .Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43. . . .

Service Hints & Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44. . . . .

Handling	Your	ThinkPad Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . .44. .
ThinkPad Don'ts		. . . . . . . . . . . . .44 . . . . . .
ThinkPad Do's		. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46. . . . . . .
Carrying	Your	Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46. . . .
Cleaning	Your	Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46. . . .

Extending Your Battery . Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47. . . .

Ruggedized Mobile Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . .47. . .

For	More	Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48. . . . .
Extending	the	Features	of Your Computer	. . . . . . . . .49.
Customizing		the	TrackPoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 . . . .
Copyright IBM Corporation 1999				xiii

Using the Press-to-Select Window. . . . . . . . . . . . .51. .

Using the Sensitivity Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52. . .

Using	the Scrolling				Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53. . . .
Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 . . . . . . .
Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad or .Keyboard. . . . . .59
Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad. . . . . .						59
Attaching an External Keyboard and. .Mouse. . . . . . .						61.
Disabling			the	TrackPoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62. . . .
Attaching		an	External		Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63. . . .
Display Output Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64. . . .
Display Modes . .					. . . . . . . . . . . 66 . . . . . . .
Using the Dual Display Function. . . . . . . . . . . . .						67. . .
Attaching a Television to Your Computer (select. models69 only)
Attaching		a Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				71. . . . . .
Inserting a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72. . . . .
Removing		the		PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73. . . .
Protecting	Your		Computer		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	75. . . .
Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 . . . . . . .
Setting		a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77. . . . .
Entering		a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				79. . . . .
Removing		and		Changing	a Password. . . . . . . . . . .	80. .

Using Locks . .			. . . . . . . . . . . . 82. . . . . . . .
Solving	Computer	Problems	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	83. . . .
Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84. . . .
Hints,	Tips	and	Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	89. . . .
Playing DVD Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89. . . . .

USB	Connector Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . .89. . .
Using		an External		Condenser	Microphone. . . . . . . . . .89.
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . .90 . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Charts				. . . . . . . . . . . 91. . . . . . . .
Error	Codes		or Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92. . . .
No Error Codes or Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94. . .
Input Problems .				. . . . . . . . . . . .95 . . . . . . .
Standby		or	Hibernation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . 97. . .
LCD Problems			. .	. . .	.	. .	.	. . . . 99 . . . . . . .
Indicator Problems				. . . .	.	. .	.	.	. . 100. . . . . . . .
Battery Problems .				. . . . . . . . . . .100. . . . . . . .
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM				Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .101. . .
Audio Problems			.	. . . .	.	. .	.	.	. . 103. . . . . . . .

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problems. . . . . . . . . . .103. .

Modem Problems		. . . . . . . . . . . .104. . . . . . .
PC Card	Problems	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105. . . . . .
Printer Problems		. . . . . . . . . . . .	106. . . . . . .
External	Monitor	Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107. . . .
Other	Option Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109. . . . .
Software Problems		. . . . . . . . . . .	110. . . . . . .
Other Problems		. . . . . . . . . . . .	111. . . . . . .

Recovering Lost or Damaged Software. . . . . . . . . . . 112. . .

Using the PC-Doctor Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112. . . .

Using the ThinkPad Software Selections. . .CD. . . . .112.

Using the Recovery . CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113. . . . .

ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin . Board. . . . . . . . . . 114. . .

Getting Service		. . . . . . . . . . . . .115. . . . . . .
Information on Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116. . . .
Option List	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .116. . . . . . .
Identification Numbers. . . . . . . . . . 116. . . . . . .
Problem Recording Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117. . . .
Customer Service and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118. . . .
Online Support		Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118. . . . .
Fax Information		. . . . . . . . . . . . 118. . . . . . .
Help by Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119. . . . . .
EasyServ	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120. . . . . . .
Getting Help Around the World. . . . . . . . . . . . . .120. . .
Purchasing Additional Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121. . . .
Enhanced PC	Support Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121. . . .

Ordering Support Line Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . .122. . .

Warranty and Repair Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122. . . .

Appendix A. Features and Specifications

. . . . . . . . . 125. .

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126. . . . . . .

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . .128. . . . . . .

IBM Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130. . . . . .

Appendix B. Product	Warranties	and Notices	. . . . . . . 133.
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138. . . . . . .
Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions. . . . . . . . . . .138. .
Trademarks	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 139. . . . . . .
Macrovision	Copyright Protection Statement. . . . . . . .139.
Electronic	Emission	Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140. . . .

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Telecommunication Notice . . . . . . . . .				141. . . . . . . .
Industry Canada Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . .143. . .
Regions		where ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500	has	ThinkPad
	Modem Integrated . . . . . . . . . . .			146. . . . . . . .
Notice		to European Users of the IBM ThinkPad. . . 146Modem
Warning		Notice to New Zealand Users of	the	IBM ThinkPad
	Modem	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .		147. . . . . . . .
Index	.	. . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .149. . . . . . . .

xvi

Getting Familiar with Your Computer

This chapter provides basic information about your computer.

Identifying the Hardware .Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . .

Front View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . .

Rear View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . .

Bottom View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . .

System Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . .

Distinctive		Functions		of Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . .10. .
Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . .
TrackPoint . .				. . . . . . . . . . .	10. . . . . . .
Fn Key		. . .		. . . . . . . . . . .	13. . . . . . .
Easy Launch Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. . . .
Numeric Keypad				. . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . .
Keyboard Light .				. . . . . . . . . . .	16. . . . . . .
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM				Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17. . .
Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive. . . . . . . . .17.
Handling		CDs	and	DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18. . . .
Playing		Music CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . . . .
Playing		DVD Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19. . . .
ThinkPad Utility Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24. . . .
BIOS Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . .					24. . . . . . .
Notebook Manager				. . . . . . . . . . .	31. . . . . . .
Sleep Manager			.	. . . . . . . . . . .	35. . . . . . .
Easy Launch Buttons Customization Utility. . . . . . . . 37.
Online User's Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41. . . . .
Reinstalling Software. . . . . . . . . . . .					42. . . . . . .
ThinkPad	Software			Selections CD. . . . . . . . . . . . .42. .
Recovery CD . .				. . . . . . . . . . .	42. . . . . . .
ThinkPad	Web		Site	or Bulletin . Board. . . . . . . . . . .42. .

Replacing the Battery. .Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43. . . .

Service Hints & Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44. . . . .

Handling	Your	ThinkPad Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . .44. .
ThinkPad Don'ts		. . . . . . . . . . . . .44 . . . . . .
ThinkPad Do's		. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46. . . . . . .
Carrying	Your	Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46. . . .
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Identifying the Hardware Features

Front View of the Computer

2

1

26

1

25

4

24

3

23

22

4

21

5

6

20

7

11

13

14

8

15

9

16

10

17

19

18

12

(1)

TheLCD

latches

release

the

LCD

when

pressed

and

allow

it

to

be opened.

(2)

TheKeyboard

Light

(select

models

only)

illuminates

the

keyboard

area for

computer

use

in

dimly

lit

areas.

(3)

Thecolor

LCD

screen

displays

computer

output.

(4)

The left andinternalrightspeakers

generate

stereo

sound.

(5)

The Keyboard

Light switch

turns

the

keyboard

light

on

and

off.

(6)

The indicator

panel

consists

of

the system-status

indicators

and

their

associated

symbols.

(7)

The CD-ROM

or

DVD-ROM

drive

.

(8)

The manual-eject

hole

is

used

to

eject

the

CD-ROM

or

DVD-ROM tray when

it

does

not

open with the eject button.

(9)

The CD-ROM

or

DVD-ROM

eject

button

ejects

the

CD-ROM

or

DVD-ROM

tray.

Getting Familiar with Your Computer3

Identifying the Hardware Features

(10)

TheCD-ROM or DVD-ROM access

indicator

is

on

when

data

is

read from a

CD

or

DVD

in

the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

(11)

Thebattery

pack

is

a

built-in

power source for the computer.

(12)

TheMedia

Center

control

panel

allows your computer to function

like an audio CD player

without turning on the computer. When the

computer

is

on,

it

also

controls

the

playback

of

audio

CDs,

video

CDs

and

DVD

movies.

(13)

Theprevious

track/chapter

button

jumps

to

the

previous

track

in

the audio CD or video

CD,

or

the

previous

chapter

in

the

DVD

movie.

(14)

Thenext

track/chapter

button

jumps

to

the

next track

in

the

audio

CD

or

video

CD,

or

the

next

chapter

in

the

DVD movie.

(15)

Theaudio

volume

control

adjusts

the

volume

of

the

speakers.

(16)

TheMedia

Center

status

LCD

displays

the

current

track number

in

the

audio

CD

or

video

CD,

or

the

current

chapter

number

in the

DVD

movie.

(17)

Theplay/pause

button

plays

or

pauses

audio

CD,

video

CD

or

DVD

movie

playback.

(18)Thestop/eject button stops audio CD, video CD or DVD movie

playback.

It

also

ejects

the

CD-ROM

or

DVD-ROM

tray when play-

back

is

stopped.

(19)

TheMedia

Center

power

button

turns the Media Center on and

off

for

audio

CD

playback

when the computer power is off.

(20)

TheInternet

Scroll

Bar

works with the TrackPoint (23) and func-

tions

as

a

scroll

controlling device to easily scroll through Web

pages

or

program

windows.

(21)

TheTrackPoint

buttons

work

with

the

TrackPoint

(23)

and

func-

tion

similar to the buttons

on

a

mouse.

(22)

TheFn

key

is

used

with

the

function

keys Fntokeyactivate

the

functions.

(23)

TheTrackPoint

is

a

built-in

pointing device that provides a func-

tion

similar to that of

a

mouse.

(24)

TheEasy

Launch

buttons

are

four customizable keys that allow

you to run programs at a

single press of a button. See “Easy

Launch

Buttons

Customization

Utility”

on page 37

for

more

infor-

mation.

(25)

Thebuilt-in

microphone

captures

sound and voice when it is

used

with an application program

capable

of handling

audio.

(26)

Thepower

switch

turns

the

computer

on

and

off.

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Identifying the Hardware Features

Rear View of the Computer

17

16

15

1

2

3

14

4

13

12

5

11

6

7

8

9

10

(1)

Thepower

jack

is

where the

AC

Adapter

cable

is

con-

nected.

(2)

ThePS/2 mouse and keyboard connector

is used to attach a

mouse,

external keyboard,

or

external numeric

keypad

to the com-

puter.

(3)

Theinternal

modem

port

is

used for connecting your com-

puter

to

an

analog

telephone

line.

(4)

Theserial

connector

is

where

you

connect

a

9–pin,

serial-

device

cable.

(5)

Theparallel

connector

is

where you connect a parallel-

printer

signal

cable.

(6)

Thesecurity

keyhole

is

used

with

a

mechanical

lock.

(7)

Theuniversal

serial

bus

(USB)

allows

you

to

connect

any

device

that

conforms

to

the

USB

standard.

(8)

Theexternal-monitor connector

is

where

you

attach

the

external

monitor.

(9)TheS-video jack (select models only) is where you connect a

	television		or	external display devices with an S-video in-out cable
(10)	ThePC	Card	slot	accepts a PC		Card.
(11)	ThePC	Card	eject	button	ejects	the PC Card from the PC Card
	slot.

Getting Familiar with Your Computer5

Identifying the Hardware Features

(12)		Theheadphone	jack	, ⅛ainch		(3.5mm)	diameter	jack,		is where
you connect stereo headphones or							external	speakers.
(13)		Theline-in jack ,		⅛ainch (3.5mm) diameter jack,					is	where
you connect an external audio device.
(14)		Themicrophone jack		,	⅛ainch	(3.5mm)	diameter		jack,	is
where you			connect	a	self-powered		stereo	microphone.

Note: Do not plug any device into the microphone jack except a microphone.

(15)Thediskette drive .

(16)	Thediskette-drive-activity	indicator	lights up when the computer
	is accessing the	diskette	drive.
(17)	Thediskette-eject button	ejects	the diskette from the diskette
	drive.

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Identifying the Hardware Features

Bottom View of the Computer

2

1

3

3

(1)

Thebattery-pack

latch

locks or releases the battery pack.

(2)

Thememory-slot

cover

covers

the memory

slot.

The two memory

slots

accept

dual

inline

memory

module

(DIMM)

options.

Note:

Base

memory

(32

MB

or

64

MB)

occupies one

memory

slot.

(3)

Flip

out tiltthe feet to

tilt

the

computer

to an

angle for more com-

fortable use of

your

computer,

especially

when typing.

Getting Familiar with Your Computer7

System Status Indicators

System Status Indicators

The

system-status

indicators on the computer show the current

status

of

your

computer by

their

on

or off states and colors (g

and

orange). Each

indicator

is identified with a symbol. The follow

shows

the

location

and the

meaning

of

each icon:

1

A

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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System Status Indicators

Symbol

Color

Meaning

(1)

Battery

status

Green

Enough battery

power

remains

for

operation.

Blinking

orange

The

battery

pack needs to be charged

Orange

The

battery

pack

is

being

charged.

(2)

Standby

mode

Green

The

computer

is

in

standby

mode

Blinking

green

The

computer

is entering or resuming from

hibernation

mode.

(3)

Drive

in

use

Orange

Data

is

being

read

from

or

written

to the

hard

disk,

floppy

drive,

or

data

is being

read

from the

CD-ROM

drive.

Do not enter standby mode or

power

off

the

computer

when

this

indicator

is

on.

(4)

Numeric

lock

Green

The

numeric

keypad

on

the

keyboard is

enabled. You enable or disable the keypad by

pressing and holdingShiftthekey, and

pressing

theNumLk

key.

For

details,

see

“Numeric

Keypad”

on

page 15.

(5)

Caps

lock

Green

Caps

Lock

mode

is

enabled.

All

alphabetic

characters(A-Z) are entered in capital letters

without

theShift

key

being

pressed.

You

enable or disable the Caps Lock mode by

pressing

theCaps

Lock

key.

(6)

Scroll

lock

Green

Scroll

Lock

mode

is

enabledArrow. Thekeys

can be used as screen-scroll function keys. The

cursor

cannot

be moved withArrow thekys.

Not all

application

programs support this func-

tion. You enable or disable Scroll Lock mode by

pressing

theScrLk

key.

(7)

Power

on

Green

The

computer

is operational. This indicator is on

when

the

computer

is

on.

Getting Familiar with Your Computer9

Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

Your	computer has unique	keyboard functions	and utility programs
for	easy configuration.	This section includes	the following topics:

Ÿ Keyboard functions

Ÿ CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

ŸThinkPad utilities

ŸOnline User's Guide

Keyboard Functions

Your computer's keyboard has the following functions:

ŸTrackPoint

ŸFn key

Ÿ Easy Launch buttons

ŸNumeric keypad

ŸKeyboard Light

TrackPoint

The keyboard contains a unique cursor-pointing device called the

TrackPoint.

Pointing,

selecting,

and

dragging

all

become

part

of

a

single

process

you can perform without moving your fingers from

their

typing

position.

The

TrackPoint

consists stickof

aon

the keyboard andclick three

buttons

below

the

keyboard.

Movement

of the pointer

on

the

screen

is

controlled

by

the

amount

of

pressure

you

apply

to

the

nonslip c

on

the

stick

in any direction parallel to

the

keyboard;

the

stick

does not

move.

The

speed

at which

the

pointer moves

corresponds

to

the

pressure

you

apply

to the stick. The function of the clic

buttons

depends

on

the software

you

are

using.

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Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

Stick

Left click button

Internet Scroll Bar

Right click button

If

you are

not

familiar

with

using

the

TrackPoint, these

instruct

will

help

you

get started:

1. Place

your hands in the typing

position

and press

gently with

either

index

finger on

the

stick in

the

direction

you

want t

cursor

to

move.

Pressing

the stick

away

from you moves the cursor up the

screen;

pressing it toward you moves the cursor down the

screen. You can also move the cursor side to side by press

sideways.

Note: The cursor may drift. This is not a defect. Do not use

TrackPoint

until

the

cursor stops moving.

Getting Familiar with Your Computer11

Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

Mouse pointer

Stick

	Left click button				Right click button
	Internet Scroll Bar
2. Press		the click buttons with either thumb to select and drag
	required		by			your			software.
	Changing	the	Cap
The cap		(1)			on		the		end of the TrackPoint is	removable. You can
replace		it	with					the	spare shipped with your	computer.
						1

For more information on customizing the TrackPoint and	using the
Internet Scroll Bar, see “Customizing the TrackPoint”	on page 50.

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Distinctive Functions of Your Computer

Fn Key

The Fn key function			allows	you to change operational features
instantly.	When	you	use	the following functions, press and hold th
Fn key;	then	press	the	appropriateF1 functiontoF12 ) orkeyother(
keys Home(	andEnd	).

Function keys

Fn key

Getting Familiar with Your Computer13

Distinctive

Functions

of

Your

Computer

The

following table shows the functionFn keyofcombinedthe with

keys:

Feature

and

Icon

Key

Combination

Meaning

Power

Mode

Functions

Power

Manage-

Fn+F2

If you press this key combination, the Power Management

ment

Properties

Properties window appears. You can

view and set param-

eters

for

battery

status

in

the

window.

Sleep

Fn+F4

The

computer

enters

sleep mode. You can set the sleep

button function in the "Advanced" section of the Power

Management

Properties

window.

Other

Functions

Control

at

a

Fn+F1

The Control

at

a glance

screen

appears.

This

screen

glance

briefly

describes

the different

user

control

features

of the

computer, including the Easy Launch

buttons

and

the

Media

Center.

Switching

Fn+F7

Computer

output

is

displayed

in

the

following

order

when

between

the

an

external

monitor

is

attached.

LCD

and

the

external

monitor

Increase

brightFn+Home-

This

increases

the

brightness

of

the

computer

LCD.

ness

Decrease

brightFn+End-

This

decreases

the

brightness

of

the

computer

LCD.

ness

Contrast

up

Fn+Insert

This

increases

the

contrast of the computer LCD.

Contrast

down

Fn+Delete

This

decreases

the

contrast

of

the

computer

LCD.

Note:

The contrast Fn key functions are available only

on

HPA

models. The TFT models have optimized contrast settings.

Easy

Launch

Buttons

The

Easy

Launch

buttons

are

four customizable keys located to the

left

of

the

power

switch.

These

keys

allow

you

to

launch

programs

visit Web sites

at

a

single

press

of

a

button.

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