User ManualTable of ContentsFunctional Highlights4About This Book11Safety Information13Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer15Identifying the Hardware Features16System-Status Indicators20Functions of Your Computer22Attaching the External Diskette Drive22Keyboard Functions24TrackPoint24Fn Key27Numeric Keypad30ThinkPad Utility Programs31Easy-Setup31ThinkPad Configuration Program39Online User's Guide43Backing Up Your System44ThinkPad Customization CD44Recovery CD44Diskette Factory44ConfigSafe45ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board45Replacing the Battery Pack46Chapter 2. Extending the features of your computer49Customizing the TrackPoint50Increasing Memory53Installing the DIMM54Removing the DIMM57Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive59Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard61Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad61Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse63Disabling the TrackPoint65Attaching an External Monitor66Installing a PC Card70Removing the PC Card73Installing the PC Card Modem74Using a Port Replicator77Enabling the CardBus Sockets (for Windows 98)79Chapter 3. Protecting your computer81Using Passwords82Entering a Password83Setting a Password84Changing or Removing a Password88For a Power-On Password or Hard-Disk-Drive Password88For a Supervisor Password90Removing a Power-On Password with Supervisor Authority92Using the Personalization Editor94Entering Your Personal Data94Deleting the Personalization Window97Using Locks98Using the Security Screw99Chapter 4. Solving computer problems101Frequently Asked Questions102Considerations110Using Power Management115Using a PC Card115A USB Connector Consideration116A CardWizard Consideration116Using a Second CardBus Card116Using an External Condenser Microphone116Using the NetMeeting Software117Troubleshooting Guide118Troubleshooting Charts119Error Codes or Messages120No Error Codes or Messages125Input Problems126Suspend or Hibernation Problems127LCD Problems130Indicator Problems131Battery Problems131A Hard-Disk-Drive Problem132Infrared Communication Problems132A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problem133PC Card Problems134A Printer Problem137External Monitor Problems138Port Replicator Problems139Other Option Problems141Software Problems143Other Problems143Testing Your Computer145Recovering Lost or Damaged Software147Using the Diskette Factory147Using the ThinkPad Customization CD147Using the Recovery CD149Chapter 5. Getting Service151Information on Your Computer153Option List153Identification Numbers153Problem Recording Sheet154Customer Support and Service155Help by ThinkPad Web Site155Help by Telephone155ThinkPad EasyServ156Getting Help around the World156Fax Information157Electronic Support Services157Purchasing Additional Services160Enhanced PC Support Line160Client Support Line160Network and Server Support Line161Ordering Support Line Services162Warranty and Repair Services163Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates164Getting Update Diskettes164Ordering Publications164Appendix A. Features and Specifications165Features165Specifications167IBM Power Cords168Appendix B. Handling Tips171Appendix C. Product Warranty and Notices175Notices177Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions177Trademarks178Electronic Emission Notices179Glossary181Index185Size: 1.8 MBPages: 189Language: EnglishOpen manual
