LENOVO ThinkPad 600E User Manual

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Contents

Finding Information in this Online User's Guide ......... viii

Chapter 1. Using Your Computer Outside Your Home

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

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

Power Cord Requirements ...................... 3

Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem ..... 5

Chapter 2. Using Audio and Modem Features ......... 7

Using the Audio Features ....................... 8

Using the 3D Effects Function ................... 9

| Setting the Speaker Volume ................... 10

Using the Modem Features ..................... 12

Using the 56-Kbps Modem .................... 14

Telephony Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Watching a DVD Movie ....................... 17

Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer ............. 19

Protecting Your Computer ...................... 20

Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the Personalization Editor .................. 20

Using Mechanical Locks ....................... 21

Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack ... 23

Using the Battery Pack ....................... 24

Charging the Battery Pack .................... 24

Monitoring the Battery Status .................. 24

Saving Battery Power ........................ 29

Using the Power Management Modes ............. 29

Customizing Power Management ................ 36

Considerations When Using a Power Management Mode .. 39

Using Other Battery-Saving Methods .............. 44

Chapter 5. Using Your Computer with a PC Card ...... 45

Using a PC Card ........................... 47

PC Card Types .......................... 47

PC Card Interface ......................... 49

PC Card Support Software ..................... 50

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using a PC Card in Windows 95 (with CardWorks) ....... 53

Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

PC Card Properties ........................ 55

Stopping the PC Card ...................... 57

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using a PC Card in Windows NT (with CardWizard) ...... 59

Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

PC Card Properties ........................ 60

Stopping the PC Card ...................... 61

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Using ATA PC Cards ....................... 62

Power Management Support .................. 62

Using a PC Card in Windows 3.1 (with CardWizard) ...... 64

Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Formatting PC Cards ....................... 66

Using a PC Card in OS/2 (with PC Card Director) ........ 69

Stopping the PC Card ...................... 70

Using the Auto Configurator Utility ............... 71

Updating the CONFIG.SYS File ................. 74

Storage Card Device Driver ................... 76

Checking the Allocated Resources for the PC Card ..... 78

Avoiding PC Card Resource Conflicts ............. 79

Using a PC Card in DOS (with CardSoft) ............. 81

CARDINFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Using the Configuration Utility .................. 83

Using Storage PC Cards ..................... 84

Chapter 6. Resolving System Resource Conflicts ...... 89

Sharing an IRQ between ThinkPad Modem Devices ...... 90

Default IRQ Assignments ...................... 93

System Resources and IRQs .................... 93

Chapter 7. Frequently Asked Question ............ 97

Frequently Asked Questions .................... 97

Chapter 8. Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Installing a New Operating System and Its Device Drivers ... 107

Installing Software for Windows 98 ................ 108

Overall Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Installing Microsoft Windows 98 ................. 108

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Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows

98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Installing the Display Driver for Windows 98 .......... 110

Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows 98 ...... 111

Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows 98 ..... 113

Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 98 ... 114

Installing Software for Windows 95 ................ 116

Overall Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Installing Microsoft Windows 95 ................. 117

Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows

95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Installing the Display Driver for Windows 95 .......... 121

Installing PC Card Support Software for Windows 95 .... 124

Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows 95 ...... 124

Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows 95 ..... 127

Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 95 ... 127 Disabling the Unnecessary CD-ROM Device Drivers for

Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Installing Software for Windows NT Version 4.0 ......... 130

Overall Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Installing Microsoft Windows NT ................ 130

Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows

NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Installing the Display Driver for Windows NT ......... 132

Installing PC Card Support Software for Windows NT .... 133

Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows NT ...... 134

Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows NT .... 135

Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows NT ..... 136

Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows NT ... 138

Installing the IDE Driver for Windows NT ........... 139

Installing Software for Windows Version 3.1 ........... 141

Overall Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Installing Microsoft Windows Version 3.1 ........... 141

Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows

3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Installing the Display Driver for Windows 3.1 ......... 144

Installing PC Card Support Software for Windows 3.1 .... 145

Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows 3.1 ...... 146

Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows 3.1 .... 147

Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 3.1 ... 147

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Installing Software for OS/2 Warp 4 ................ 149

Overall Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Installing IBM OS/2 Warp .................... 149

Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for OS/2 ... 151

Installing the PC Card Support Software for OS/2 ...... 151

Installing the Audio Device Driver for OS/2 .......... 152

Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for OS/2 ......... 152

Installing the Infrared Device Driver for OS/2 ......... 153

Installing the Display Driver for OS/2 .............. 153

Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for OS/2 ........ 154

Installing Software for PC-DOS 7.0 or MS-DOS 6.2 ....... 156

Overall Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Installing IBM PC DOS Version 7.0 or MS-DOS Version 6.2 156 Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for DOS ... 156

Installing PC Card Support Software for DOS ......... 157

Installing the Audio Device Driver for DOS .......... 157

Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for DOS ........ 158

Chapter 9. Using System Management ............ 161

Using System Management ..................... 162

Intel WfM1.1a Full Support .................... 162

System-Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Desktop Management Interface (DMI) ............. 163

Remote Program Load (RPL) .................. 164

PreBoot eXecution Environment (PXE) ............. 164

Wake on LAN ........................... 164

Waking Up from Suspend Mode by Incoming Call ...... 165

Universal Management Agent .................. 165

| Asset ID EEPROM ........................ 166

Setting Up System-Management Features ............ 166

Enabling or Disabling Wake on LAN .............. 167

Automatic Power-On Startup Sequence ............ 169

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

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Appendix A. Using PS2 Commands .............. 173

Using PS2 Command ........................ 173

Syntax Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

PS2 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

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Appendix B. Handling Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Handling Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

ThinkPad Don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

ThinkPad Do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Cleaning Your Computer ..................... 185

Carrying Your Computer ..................... 185

Extending Your Computer's Battery Life ............ 186

Ruggedized Mobile Computers ................. 187

Ergonomics Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Appendix C. Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Customer Support and Service ................... 191

Help at the ThinkPad Web Site ................. 191

Help by Telephone ........................ 192

ThinkPad EasyServ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Getting Help around the World ................. 193

Fax Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Electronic Support Services ................... 194

Purchasing Additional Services ................. 195

Enhanced PC Support Line ................... 196

900-Number Operating System and Hardware Support Line 196

Network and Server Support Line ................ 196

Ordering Support Line Services ................. 197

Warranty and Repair Services .................. 198

Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates ........... 198

Getting Update Diskettes ..................... 198

Ordering Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Appendix D. Version Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Edition Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Appendix E. Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

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Finding Information in this Online User's Guide

The following topics are covered in this on the topic you want to read:

Changing the Date and Time

Power Cord Requirements

Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem

Using the Audio Features

Using the Modem Features

Watching a DVD Movie

Using Passwords

Using the Battery Pack

Using a PC Card

Installing a New Operating System and Its Device Drivers

Online User's Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Using System Management

Handling Tips

Ergonomics Information

Getting Service

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Chapter 1. Using Your Computer Outside Your Home Count

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

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

Power Cord Requirements ...................... 3

Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem ..... 5

Changing the Date and Time

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

In the Windows 98 desktop, click on Start and move the cursor to Settings and then click on Control Panel.

Double-click on Date/Time

Set the current date and time.

Click on the Time Zone tab.

Click on , and select the region closest to your location from the list. Press Enter.

Note: If you do

for daylight saving time, remove the check mark from the check box.

Click on OK.

not

want the clock to be automatically adjusted

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Power Cord Requirements

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

Attention

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

For 2-pin power cords:

Part Number Used in These Countries

13H5264

13H5267

13H5270

13H5273 Japan

13H5276

13H5279 Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka

Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Korea (South), Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela

Abu Dhabi, Albania, Antigua, Bahrain, Brunei, Dubai, Fiji, India, Ireland, Kenya, Kuwait, Macao, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong), Qatar, Singapore, United Kingdom

Austria, Bosnia-Herzogovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Yugoslavia

Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay

For 3-pin power cords:

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Part Number

02K0539 People's Republic of China (other than Hong Kong)

76H3514

76H3516

76H3518

76H3520 Denmark

76H3522

76H3524

76H3528 Switzerland, Liechtenstein

76H3530 Chile, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya

76H3532 Israel

76H3535 Korea

Used in These Countries

Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay

Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Korea (South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzogovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Macao, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Yugoslavia

Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka

Abu Dhabi, Albania, Antigua, Bahrain, Brunei, Dubai, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, United Kingdom

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Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem

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

In the Windows 98 desktop, click on Start.

Move the cursor to Programs, ThinkPad Modem, and then click on Country Selection Utility.

The following window appear:

Put the required information in the window.

Click on OK.

Note: Check the IBM Web site for the latest information. When

updates become available, they will posted on:

http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad

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Chapter 2. Using Audio and Modem Features

This chapter provides necessary information if you are using the various feature of your ThinkPad computer.

Using the Audio Features ....................... 8

Using the 3D Effects Function ................... 9

| Setting the Speaker Volume ................... 10

Using the Modem Features ..................... 12

Using the 56-Kbps Modem .................... 14

Telephony Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting the RingCentral Application for New Zealand ... 16

Caller ID Support ........................ 16

Watching a DVD Movie ....................... 17

Using the Audio Features

Your computer is equipped with the following:

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

microphone/line-in jack.

Note: To use the input jack for an external stereo line-in device,

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

external-powered speaker jack.

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

Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy various multimedia audio features. This audio chip provides the following features:

you need to disable the microphone function with the software on your operating system. For example in Windows 98, you can disable the function by putting a check mark in the check box of Mute for MIC in the “Master Out” window. To use the jack for a manual microphone, disable the line-in function with the software.

Recording and playing back of PCM and WAV files in 8-bit or 16-bit format.

Sampling of various rates from 8 KHz to 44 KHz for the WAV file.

Playback of MIDI files through an FM synthesizer.

Recording from various sound sources, such as an integrated microphone, an external microphone, or an audio device attached to a line-in jack.

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

A 3D Effects function, compensating for flat, two-dimensional sound image limitations by reestablishing the necessary

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information that allows the human ear to hear in three dimensions.

Using the 3D Effects Function

To use the 3D Effects function, do the following:

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

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

A “Master Out” window similar to the following appears:

Make sure that the 3D Effects column is displayed and the Mute check box is unchecked.

If the column is displayed and the check box is not checked, exit the window. You can use the 3D Effects function; skip the remaining steps.

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

Select Options on the upper left corner of the window.

Select Properties.

The “Properties” window appears:

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Put a check mark on 3D Effects and press OK.

You return to the “Master Out” window.

Make sure that there is no check mark in the Mute check box in the 3D Effects column.

Exit the “Master Out” window.

Now you can use the 3D Effects function.

| Setting the Speaker Volume | You can customize the volume in a “volume control” window. When

| you click on the small speaker icon ( | following window appears:

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) on the task bar, the

| Your computer might provide volume control as part of its hardware | function. You can control the volume with the volume control knob. | If your computer does not have a volume control knob, however, you | control volume by pressing the PgUp (

) or PgDn ( ) key.

| Note: The value you set with the volume control knob or Fn + PgUp | or PgDn key combination is the maximum or minimum value | of the volume.

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Using the Modem Features

The ThinkPad modem enables you to send or receive data, faxes, and voice over the telephone line. This modem uses a digital signal processor (DSP) and its software can be upgraded, allowing great flexibility. It enables you to enhance the modem capability to support ITU-T V.90 protocols with data rates of 56 Kbps.

You can use the ThinkPad modem only on a public-switched telephone network (PSTN). You cannot use a private branch exchange (PBX) or some other type of digital telephone extension line. If you connect the modem to a line other than PSTN, an error message appears, preventing you from using the line. If you are not sure which kind of phone line you are using, contact your telephone company.

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Attention for Use Overseas

In many countries, you cannot use the ThinkPad modem function until IBM has received approval from the proper authorities.

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

If you are a non-U.S. user, run the Country Selection program in the ThinkPad Modem folder after you complete the ThinkPad modem installation. The “Country Selection” window enables you to change the country name to that of the country in which you are actually going to use the ThinkPad modem telephony function in. Click on ThinkPad

Modem in your operating system; then click on Country Selection. Confirm whether the selection matches the

| country name in the Dialing Properties listing (for Windows | 98 and Windows 95).

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

DANGER

To avoid shock hazard, do not connect the cable to or disconnect the cable from the telephone outlet on the wall during electrical storms.

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

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For Windows 98, Windows 95 and Windows NT

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

Using the 56-Kbps Modem

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

Contact your ISP and determine which 56-Kbps modem protocol it uses.

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

a) Click on Start, move the cursor to Programs, and then

click on ThinkPad Modem.

b) Choose Options from the “Modem Status” window; then

choose Settings.

The available transfer speeds are displayed. The 56-Kbps protocol your modem supports is listed in parentheses following the 56-Kbps transfer setting. Be sure to select the 56-Kbps transfer setting to use it.

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

Significantly higher Internet modem connection speeds up to 56 Kbps require all-digital transmission connections from your ISP to the

line card in the central office to which your phone line is connected. | The higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating on a | specific network implementation is only one of many ways to deliver | high-quality voice telephony to customers. Failure of the modem to | operate at high speed should not be reported as a fault, unless | ordinary voice telephone calls are substandard.

In the U.S., current FCC regulations limit the maximum speed for

downstream communication to 56 Kbps. Even though your modem

contains 56-Kbps technology, the connect rate in the receive

direction might be significantly less than 56 Kbps.

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Currently, the 56-Kbps capability is in the receive direction only (from the ISP to your local modem). The transmit or send direction (from your local modem to the ISP) uses V.34 technology.

Notes:

1. 56-Kbps transfer rates are not available in all locations or countries. You must check with your ISP to determine if your area is capable of 56-Kbps transfer rates.

2. Your modem can be upgraded to support the 56-Kbps standard protocol (ITU-T V.90). For more information on upgrading, refer to

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

Telephony Features

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

Industry standard modem support up to 56 Kbps Industry standard fax support up to 14.4 Kbps Computer telephony function support

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

– An auto-dialing feature | – Telephony API (TAPI) support through Windows 98 and | Windows 95 Unimodem V (Windows 98 and Windows 95 | only)

Telephone answering machine support (Windows 98 and

Windows 95 only)

– Recording and playback of messages and greetings

– Answering device with caller ID

– Modem class-8 AT commands for TAPI calls | Full-duplex speaker phone support (Windows 98 and Windows | 95 only)

– Acoustic echo cancellation

Other

– DOS box operation for 56-Kbps data and 14.4-Kbps fax

– System-level and device-level power management

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Setting the RingCentral Application for New Zealand

The RingCentral** program allows you to set the number of rings for incoming messages before the call is answered.

You can set the value by selecting Options, Answering, and then Ring Options from the RingCentral menu.

The values x and y in the following fields must be between 2 and 5:

Answer after Answer after

rings if there are new messages.

rings if there are no new messages.

Caller ID Support

The section on the Telephony Features mentions the support of the “answering device with caller ID” function. This function can be used only where caller ID services is available. Currently, this service is available only in the U.S. and Canada.

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Watching a DVD Movie

DVD Regional Codes:

Regional coding is part of the protection strategy for DVD content. The world is divided into six regions. Specific content can be viewed in a specific region. For example, Region 1 (U.S. and Canada) content should be viewed only in Region 1. The DVD Movie Player Program application is also region-specific.

For Windows 98 installations, you select a region as part of the Windows 98 setup procedure. You must select a region to play DVD content. After you select the region, you can play content only for that region. Be sure to select your correct region.

| The Windows 95 user need to install the region code program using | the ThinkPad Customization CD. Make sure that region code | program matches the region code number on the DVD movie. You | can not play a DVD movie if these codes do not match. Refer to the | following table for region code.

| Country| Region Code

| U.S, Canada| 1

| Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan| 2

| Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea| 3

| Latin America, Australia, New Zealand| 4

| Former Soviet Union, the rest of Africa, India| 5

| People's Republic of China| 6

| For Windows 98, the system will lock to the region of the first | encrypted DVD played. Make sure the first DVD content played is | from the appropriate region. You can verify the region code of the | content by looking at the region code symbol on the back of the | content packaging.

| | | |

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If the first DVD played is from a region other than the region you selected during the set up procedure outline just explained, your system will no longer play DVD content. Contact the computer manufacturer.

| Your computer has been configured to provide the highest quality | audio and video playback based on the available system resources. | You may alter the default settings by changing the video resolution | setting within the Control Panel of Windows 95 or Windows 98.

| Note: Some systems do not have enough resources to provide full | quality audio and video playback at all resolution settings. If | you experience poor playback performance, adjust the | resolution setting to a lower setting.

Watch a DVD movie as follows:

Insert the DVD title into a DVD drive.

Select Start, move the cursor to Programs and Mediamatics DVD Express, and then click on Mediamatics DVD Player.

The DVD express operation window appears:

Click on the Play button. The playback window appears.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

For more information, click on the Help button on the operating window.

Note: When you play a movie with DVD Express, the display is

automatically set 800 x 600 with 256 colors. You can switch to the full screen by clicking the right click button on the playback window.

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Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer

This chapter provides overall information about how to protect your ThinkPad computer.

Protecting Your Computer ...................... 20

Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the Personalization Editor .................. 20

Using Mechanical Locks ....................... 21

Protecting Your Computer

To protect your computer from theft or unauthorized use, you can use:

Passwords

The Personalization Editor A mechanical lock

Using Passwords

For more details, see the

The password-setting feature prevents your computer from being used by others.

Once you set a password, a prompt appears on the screen each time you turn on the computer. You must enter your password at the prompt. You will not be able to use the computer unless you type the correct password. You can set the following passwords on your computer:

The power-on password protects your computer from being

used by unauthorized persons.

The hard disk password protects the data on your hard disk

from being accessed by unauthorized persons.

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

To use the different passwords, refer to the

User's Reference

Using the Personalization Editor

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

To set the Personalization Editor, refer to the

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User's Reference

Using Mechanical Locks

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

Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole on the left side of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary object.

Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and

implementing the locking devices and security features. IBM makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features.

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