User ManualTable of ContentsThank you for selecting an IBM ThinkPad 240 computer3Functional highlights4About this book5Safety information7Electrical safety notice7Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer13Identifying the hardware features14Front view of the computer14Rear view of the computer16Bottom view of the computer18System status indicators19Distinctive functions of your computer21Keyboard functions21ThinkPad utility programs28Online User's Guide43Backing up your system44ThinkPad Software Selection CD44Recovery CD44ConfigSafe44ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board45Replacing the battery pack46Attaching the Large Battery pack47Handling your computer48ThinkPad don'ts48ThinkPad do's50Cleaning your computer50Carrying the computer50Maximizing battery-powered operation51Ruggedized mobile computers51Ergonomics information52For more information54Chapter 2. Extending the features of your computer55Customizing the TrackPoint56Using the Press-to-Select page57Using the Sensitivity page58Increasing memory59Upgrading the memory59Attaching an external mouse, keypad or keyboard65Attaching an external mouse or numeric keypad65Attaching an external keyboard and mouse67Disabling the TrackPoint68Attaching the external FDD drive70Attaching the external CD-ROM71Connecting the CD-ROM to the ThinkPad 24071Installing the CD-ROM device driver72Attaching an external monitor75Display output location76Display modes77Attaching a printer79Inserting a PC Card80Removing the PC Card81Chapter 3. Protecting your computer83Using passwords84Entering a password85Setting a password86Changing or removing a password87Using locks88Chapter 4. Solving computer problems89Frequently asked questions90Hints, tips and limitations98USB connector considerations98Using an external condenser microphone98Troubleshooting guide99Troubleshooting charts100Error codes or messages101No error codes or messages104Input problems105Suspend or hibernation problems107LCD problems108Indicator problems109Battery problems109HDD problems110Infrared communication problems110Audio problems111Universal serial bus (USB) problems111Modem problems112PC Card problems114Printer problems115External monitor problems116Other option problems118Software problems119Other problems120Recovering lost or damaged software121Using the ThinkPad Software Selection CD121Using the Recovery CD122Chapter 5. Getting Service133Information on your computer134Option list134Identification numbers134Problem recording sheet135Customer support and service136Help by telephone136ThinkPad EasyServ137Getting help around the world137Fax information137Electronic support services138Purchasing additional services140Enhanced PC support line140Client support line141Network and server support line141Ordering support line services141Warranty and repair services142Obtaining IBM operating system updates143Getting update diskettes143Ordering publications143Appendix A. Features and specifications145Features146Specifications148IBM power cords149Appendix B. Product warranties and notices151Notices155Trademarks155Year 2000 readiness and instructions156Electronic emission notices156Telecommunication notice158Industry Canada requirements160Glossary163Index167Size: 2.16 MBPages: 170Language: EnglishOpen manual