IBM 2621483 - ThinkPad i Series 1400 2621, User Manual

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Page 2: ...not allow disclaimers or express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication IBM may make improvements or changes in the products or the programs de...

Page 3: ...al requirements and your high expec tations To help us continue to build products that address your mobile computing needs please take a moment to complete the ThinkPad Registration ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 iii ...

Page 4: ...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 Wave audio recording and playback of up to 16 bits stereo and 48 KHz samplin...

Page 5: ...t 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 button For more information on customizing the Easy Launch buttons see Easy Launch But...

Page 6: ...ds and using locks Chapter 4 Solving Computer Problems Chapter 5 Getting Service 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 describes various options of IBM s support and service Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer acquaints you with the basic features of your computer Appen...

Page 7: ...About This Book The book concludes with an index vii ...

Page 8: ...s hazardous Reduce the risk of fire and electric shock by always following basic safety precau tions including the following Do not use your computer in or near water 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 produ...

Page 9: ...inerate 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 ix ...

Page 10: ...tal 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...

Page 11: ...OM 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 nanomet...

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Page 13: ...nctions 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...

Page 14: ...hing 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 Trou...

Page 15: ...on 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...

Page 16: ...ry Canada Requirements 143 Regions where ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 has ThinkPad Modem Integrated 146 Notice to European Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem 146 Warning Notice to New Zealand Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem 147 Index 149 xvi ...

Page 17: ...ive 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 Pa...

Page 18: ...Ruggedized Mobile Computers 47 For More Information 48 2 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 19: ...3 The color LCD screen displays computer output 4 The left and right internal speakers 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 ...

Page 20: ...ideo CD or DVD movie playback 18 The stop 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 The Media Center power button turns the Media Center on and off for audio CD playback when the computer power is off 20 The Internet Scroll Bar works with the TrackPoint 23 and func tions as a scroll controlling device to easily...

Page 21: ...you connect a 9 pin serial device cable 5 The parallel connector is where you connect a parallel printer signal cable 6 The security keyhole is used with a mechanical lock 7 The universal serial bus USB allows you to connect any device that conforms to the USB standard 8 The external monitor connector is where you attach the external monitor 9 The S video jack select models only is where you conne...

Page 22: ...o device 14 The microphone jack a inch 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 The diskette drive 16 The diskette drive activity indicator lights up when the computer is accessing the diskette drive 17 The diskette eject button ejects the diskette from the diskette drive 6 ThinkPad i Serie...

Page 23: ...2 The memory 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 the tilt feet to tilt the computer to an angle for more com fortable use of your computer especially when typing Getting Familiar with Your Computer 7 ...

Page 24: ... the computer show the current status of your computer by their on or off states and colors green and orange Each indicator is identified with a symbol The following shows the location and the meaning of each icon 1 A 7 1 2 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 25: ...pad on the keyboard is enabled You enable or disable the keypad by pressing and holding the Shift key and pressing the NumLk 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 the Shift key being pressed You enable or disable the Caps Lock mode by pressing the Caps Lock key 6 Scroll lock Gre...

Page 26: ...rsor 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 of a stick on the keyboard and three click buttons below the keyboard Movement of the pointer on the screen is controlled by the amount of pressure you apply to the nonslip cap on the stick in a...

Page 27: ...osition and press gently with either index finger on the stick in the direction you want the 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 pressing sideways Note The cursor may drift This is not a defect Do not use the TrackPoint until the cursor stops moving Gettin...

Page 28: ...umb to select and drag as 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 12 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 29: ...unction allows you to change operational features instantly When you use the following functions press and hold the Fn key then press the appropriate function key F1 to F12 or other keys Home and End Function keys Fn key Getting Familiar with Your Computer 13 ...

Page 30: ...r including the Easy Launch buttons and the Media Center Switching between the LCD and the external monitor Fn F7 Computer output is displayed in the following order when an external monitor is attached Increase bright ness Fn Home This increases the brightness of the computer LCD Decrease bright ness Fn End This decreases the brightness of the computer LCD Contrast up Fn Insert This increases the...

Page 31: ...ey numeric keypad The numeric keypad on the key board is not active when the external keyboard or the external numeric keypad is attached to the computer To enable or disable the numeric keypad press and hold Shift and then press NumLk If the numeric keypad is enabled press and hold Shift to temporarily use the cursor and screen control keys Note The functions of the cursor and screen control keys...

Page 32: ...imly lit areas Note This feature is available only on select models To turn on the Keyboard Light slide the Keyboard Light switch to the right Important Do not use the Keyboard Light for an extended period of time The Keyboard Light works even when the computer power is off Do not forget to turn off the Keyboard Light when you are not using it 16 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 33: ...M drive allows you to play back DVD Video movies Using the CD ROM or DVD ROM Drive To use the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive do the following 1 Turn on the computer 2 Push the CD ROM or DVD ROM eject button on the side of the computer then pull out the CD ROM or DVD ROM tray 3 Fit your CD or DVD on the center pivot Firmly press the CD or DVD down until you hear it click into place 4 Push the tray into th...

Page 34: ...ean to ensure that data remains readable Keep in mind the following to maintain reliability Hold the disc by the edges Do not touch the surface of the disc Note DVDs may have data on both sides of the disc In this case do not touch the surface of both sides To remove dust or fingerprints wipe the disc from the center to the outside of the disc Wiping the disc in a circular direction can cause loss...

Page 35: ...he CD down until you hear it click into place 4 Push the tray into the computer until it fully closes 5 Wait until the number 1 appears on the audio CD status LCD 6 Press the audio CD playback controls to play the tracks on the music CD 7 Adjust the volume if necessary Notes 1 Using the Media Center control panel to control music CD play back with the computer on requires the ESS AudioRack for CD ...

Page 36: ... insert a DVD that corresponds to the region code that you will set 1 Push the DVD ROM eject button on the side of the computer then pull out the DVD ROM tray 2 Fit your DVD on the center pivot Firmly press the DVD down until you hear it click into place 3 Push the tray into the computer until it fully closes The DVD Player appears Country or Region Movie Region U S A Canada 1 Europe Middle East S...

Page 37: ...Options Note You can also start the player as follows Press the Media Center play pause button Click Start Move the cursor to Programs Mediamatics DVDExpress then click Mediamatics DVD Player 4 Select the region code of the DVD movie you inserted and click OK The following window appears Getting Familiar with Your Computer 21 ...

Page 38: ...r control panel to control the playback of DVD movies Attention You can set the region code of your DVD player a maximum of five times The fifth time you set the region is perma nent To change the region code of your DVD player 1 Insert a DVD movie with a different region code from the last time you set The following dialog box appears 2 Click Yes to change the region code The following dialog box...

Page 39: ...rted and click OK The following dialog box appears 4 Click Yes to confirm Click the Help button for more information on how to use the DVD movie playback software To check how many times your DVD player s region code has been set 1 Start the DVD player Getting Familiar with Your Computer 23 ...

Page 40: ...ad computer has the following utility programs for easy configuration BIOS Utility Notebook Manager program Sleep Manager program Easy Launch Buttons Customization Utility This section summarizes these utility programs BIOS Utility Your computer provides a BIOS Utility which allows you to select various setup parameters 24 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 41: ...ve any diskette from the diskette drive and remove any CD from the CD ROM drive then turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer 3 As the ThinkPad logo is being displayed a message appears Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility press F1 The BIOS Utility menu appears BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration System Security Load Default ...

Page 42: ...plays the following System Information submenu System Information Page 1 1 Esc Exit CPU Type Speed Diskette Drive A System with Hard Disk Drive HDD Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Celeron 400 MHz 1 44MB 3 5 inch CD ROM 6194 MB HR0HRLH1686 V3 0 R01 A0H ATI MACH64 SDRAM BIOS 4 213T The System Information submenu includes the following CPU Type and Speed shows the type and speed in...

Page 43: ...r displays the following Basic System Set tings submenu Basic System Settings Page 1 1 Date Time Move highlight bar Change setting F1 Help Mon May 31 1999 09 52 00 The Basic System Settings submenu includes the following Date sets the system date Time sets the system time Note You can also set the current date and time in Windows 98 Startup Configuration Selecting the Startup Configuration item an...

Page 44: ...device on start up Screen Expansion expands or shrinks the screen on your com puter USB Function Support enables or disables the USB function on your computer Hotkey Beep enables or disables beeps when an Fn key func tion is pressed Fast Boot enables or disables Fast Boot feature on your com puter Fast Boot allows your computer to start up and resume faster When enabled the BIOS communicates with ...

Page 45: ... Channel Move highlight bar Change setting F1 Help Enabled 3F8h 4 Enabled 3BCh 7 Bi directional Note You do not need to change the settings in the screen because the default settings are already optimized for you Changing the values may cause device conflicts The Onboard Devices Configuration submenu includes the following Serial Port section enables and sets the resources values for the serial po...

Page 46: ...his submenu is used to set the power on password setup pass word and hard disk password Refer to Using Passwords on page 76 for details Load Default Settings Selecting this item displays the following dialog box Do you want to load default settings Yes No To load factory default settings for all the parameters in the BIOS Utility select Yes and press Enter Otherwise select No and press Enter CAUTI...

Page 47: ...or to Programs Notebook Manager then click Notebook Manager The Notebook Manager program consists of five pages Information Viewer POST Boot Sequence Password Display Device Note Making changes to most settings in Notebook Manager take effect the next time the computer restarts If you make changes in the Power Management and Display Device pages these take effect immediately Information Viewer Pag...

Page 48: ...our Computer Note The values and settings in the window above may differ from the ones on your computer Click the Help button to learn more about these system components POST Page 32 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 49: ...es set tings and information about previous start ups Enable hotkey beep When enabled the computer gives off beeps when an Fn key function is pressed Boot Sequence Page In the Boot Sequence page you can specify the startup sequence of the drives in your computer The Boot Sequence page allows you to set the startup sequence of the drives in your computer by simply dragging and dropping the drives i...

Page 50: ...ems Power On Password The Power On Password prevents unau thorized access to your computer at startup and when the com puter resumes from hibernation mode Setup Password The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS Utility and Notebook Manager For more information on passwords see Protecting Your Computer on page 75 34 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 51: ...lso press Fn F7 to switch between display devices 2 Make sure an external monitor is connected before External Monitor is selected Brightness for LCD Panel Sets the brightness level for the com puter LCD Note A contrast slider is available for HPA models Sleep Manager The Sleep Manager program works with your computer s BIOS and Windows ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface to manage the...

Page 52: ...le is valid and automatically re creates and adjusts the file if necessary saving and loading the contents of the hibernation file when entering into and resuming from hibernation mode To open the Sleep Manager program locate the Sleep Manager icon on the taskbar an double click on it Note You can also access Sleep Manager as follows 1 Click Start 2 Move the cursor to Programs Sleep Manager then c...

Page 53: ...h buttons Customization Utility program enables you to start programs or launch Web sites by pressing one of four customizable keys found to the left of the power switch To start the Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility double click on the Easy Launch buttons icon on the taskbar Note You can also run the Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility as follows 1 Press Fn F1 2 Click the Easy Launc...

Page 54: ... Note The window includes instructions on how to use the Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility Easy Launch Buttons Options When you click the Options button in the Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility window the options window shows the following items 38 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 55: ...roperties the utility plays the wave file Note This feature is available for Easy Launch buttons Fn F1 Fn F2 and Media Center buttons Show icon on taskbar When enabled the Easy Launch buttons icon appears on the taskbar Customizing the Easy Launch Buttons To customize the Easy Launch buttons 1 Start the Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility 2 Click the Setting button for the key you want to cu...

Page 56: ...Distinctive Functions of Your Computer If you mark Web Site the following window appears If you mark Launch an Application the following window appears 40 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 57: ...It contains the following information Using your computer outside your home country Using the audio modem and DVD features Using your computer with a battery pack Using your computer with a PC Card Resolving system resource conflicts Solving computer problems Installing software Handling the ThinkPad Getting service To start the online user s guide click Start move the cursor to Pro grams and Thin...

Page 58: ...re applications and hardware device drivers for your computer in the Windows 98 environment It features the ThinkPad Software Selections program To use the ThinkPad Software Selections CD see the Online User s Guide Recovery CD If you accidentally erase your hard disk you can use the Recovery CD to restore the contents of the preinstalled hard disk to what it was at the time of purchase To use the...

Page 59: ...n 1 then remove the battery pack 2 1 2 5 To install the new battery pack insert it into the battery bay The battery pack latch automatically snaps into place You have finished replacing the battery pack Note You can replace the battery pack when the computer is in hibernation mode or when it is powered off If you are using a PC Card the computer might not be able to enter hibernation mode If this ...

Page 60: ...r any part of your body for an extended period when the com puter is functioning or when the battery is charging You com puter dissipates some heat during normal operation Extended contact to the skin could cause discomfort or eventually a skin burn Do not subject your computer to physical punishment such as dropping or bumping Do not place heavy objects on your computer Do not spill or allow liqu...

Page 61: ...on ruggedized mobile computers for information on a more appropriate model for demanding applications Do not insert a diskette at an angle Not inserting the diskette straight into the drive can damage the drive Do not place more than one label on a diskette Multiple or loose labels can detach or tear and then lodge in the drive Do not touch the lens on the CD ROM or DVD ROM tray You should hold th...

Page 62: ...rmation about your computer Carrying Your Computer When carrying your computer follow these instructions to prevent possible damage to your computer and data 1 Remove any media from the diskette drive or CD ROM DVD ROM drive 2 Turn off all attached devices 3 Turn off the computer and close the LCD 4 Unplug all external cables and cords connected to your com puter 5 Make sure all computer doors and...

Page 63: ...g the battery pack do not use it until it is fully charged Whenever possible use the ThinkPad battery power saving modes standby The LCD and the hard disk drive are turned off hibernation All tasks are stopped The memory data and the current status of the computer are stored in the hard disk drive then the power is turned off Decrease the LCD brightness Stop the power supply to a serial device if ...

Page 64: ...mation via the World Wide Web http www pc ibm com us thinkpad www networking ibm com wireless For product and dealer location information 1 800 426 2968 To access the IBM PC Company Bulletin Board 1 919 517 0001 For product information sent directly to your fax machine 1 800 IBM 3395 1 800 426 3395 IBM PC Product Guide Directory to specific product sections Select FaxDoc 12745 IBM ThinkPad Informa...

Page 65: ...ow 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 Disabling Dual Display 68 Considerations When Using Dual Display 68 Attaching a Television...

Page 66: ...n TrackPoint The TrackPoint Properties window appears You can set the following features in this window Press to Select Sensitivity Scrolling or Magnifying Glass Note To use the TrackPoint functions you must disconnect any PS 2 mouse and enable the TrackPoint You can set the features by going to pages corresponding to the tabs 50 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 67: ... the Press means radio buttons to select which button the stick will simulate either the left or the right button For example if you select Left Click you can start a program with the TrackPoint by putting the pointer on the program s icon and applying light pressure on the stick To adjust the pressing timing of the stick set Click Pace Note If you set the pace too slow you might notice unintended...

Page 68: ...ress to Select Slide toward Firm Touch to increase the force needed to move the pointer and to increase the force needed to activate Press to Select Slide toward Light Touch to decrease the force needed to move the pointer and to reduce the force needed to activate Press to Select 52 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 69: ...adio buttons Scrolling This function enables you to navigate easily through long documents or large spreadsheets with a press of a button To scroll press the Internet Scroll Bar and then use the TrackPoint instead of the scroll bars in any program Magnifying Glass This function enables you to enlarge a movable area of your display You can click on objects through the magnifying glass The right but...

Page 70: ...gnifying glass functions Choose Scrolling Method Press Center Button then use TrackPoint Holding down the Internet Scroll Bar on the keyboard allows the TrackPoint to control the scrolling or the magnifying glass The TrackPoint operates normally controls the mouse cursor when the Internet Scroll Bar is not pressed Note The Use External Mouse and the Use TrackPoint radio buttons are not supported 5...

Page 71: ... The ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 computer supports the static dynamic random access memory SDRAM card only It does not support the enhanced data output dynamic random access memory EDO DRAM card If you install a DIMM that is not sup ported by your computer an error code might appear when the system starts The appropriate memory option can be purchased through your IBM reseller or IBM marketing rep...

Page 72: ...t the DIMM at an angle or approximately 20 into the socket then press it firmly 1 c Pivot the DIMM until it snaps into place 2 If you want to install two DIMMs repeat these steps 1 2 5 Replace the memory slot cover over the memory slot aligning the back side of the cover first as shown then tighten the screws 6 Replace the battery pack 7 Turn the computer over again power on the computer 56 ThinkP...

Page 73: ...he same as the value you calcu lated power off the computer and see pages 57 and 55 to reinstall the DIMM 2 If you changed the memory installed in the computer Sleep Manager automatically updates the hibernation file see Sleep Manager on page 35 How to Calculate Total Memory Size Calculate your total memory size in kilobytes KB by adding the DIMM memory size to the base memory size 32384 KB for a ...

Page 74: ...lot cover 4 Press out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time 5 Remove the DIMM Be sure to save the DIMM for future use 6 Replace the memory slot cover then tighten the screws 7 Replace the battery pack 8 Turn the computer over again then connect the AC Adapter and all the cables you disconnected Note Base memory 32 MB or 64 MB occupies one DIMM slot 58 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1...

Page 75: ...al Mouse or Numeric Keypad You can attach an external mouse or numeric keypad to the PS 2 mouse and keyboard connector on the rear of the computer If you want to attach the mouse attach it directly to the PS 2 mouse and keyboard connector as shown The TrackPoint is disabled automatically You can use an external serial or USB mouse simultaneously with the TrackPoint Mouse External keypad Extending ...

Page 76: ...uble click Add New Hardware to search for and install the serial mouse driver 4 Follow the instructions on the screen If you want to use both the external numeric keypad and mouse at the same time first connect the keypad cable to the computer then connect the mouse cable to the connector at the rear of the keypad Note You can remove the keypad cover and use it as a stand for the keypad 60 ThinkPa...

Page 77: ...d is attached the following keys are not available Numeric keypad on the computer keyboard External numeric keypad Instead use the numeric keypad on the external keyboard To attach the external keyboard turn off the computer attach the keyboard to the keyboard connector of the keyboard mouse cable 1 and then attach the keyboard mouse cable to the computer 2 You can attach a mouse to the mouse conn...

Page 78: ...al or USB mouse simultaneously with the TrackPoint If you wish you can choose to disable the TrackPoint To disable the TrackPoint Note Before you disable the TrackPoint make sure you connect and enable an external mouse 1 Click Start move the cursor to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click System 3 Click the Device Manager tab 4 Double click Mouse 5 Double click PS 2 TrackPoint 6 Put a ...

Page 79: ...rs If you are attaching an external monitor that supports a resolution higher than XGA mode you can achieve a maximum of 1280x1024 video resolution To attach an external monitor do the following 1 Connect the external monitor to the external monitor connector at the rear of the computer then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the monitor 3 Press Fn F7 Note You can also change th...

Page 80: ...u can select your monitor type from the monitor list or click on a new resolution or refresh rates Note Refer to the specifications for your external monitor to determine its supported resolutions and refresh rates 3 Restart the computer to make the changes effective Display Output Location Attention Do not change the display output location while a moving picture is being drawn for example while ...

Page 81: ... resumes the LCD remains blank and output is not dis played This restriction does not depend on the resolution value The DOS Screen Image on the LCD If you use a DOS application that supports only VGA mode 640x480 resolution with your computer the screen image might appear smaller than the display size as shown This is to maintain compatibility with DOS applications To expand the screen image to t...

Page 82: ...h your computer or external monitor Use this table to set the display output LCD Panel Only External monitor or Both Note When installing an operating system you must install the display driver supplied with the computer to use SVGA mode Display output on the LCD or both on the LCD and external monitor LCD Panel Only or Both Note When using the Both setting the external monitor must use the LCD re...

Page 83: ...5Hz 65 536 16 777 216 1280x1024 256 60 Hz or 75 Hz Using the Dual Display Function Windows 98 supports a function named Multiple Display Support and your computer supports a function named dual display in the Windows 98 environment This function allows the Windows 98 desktop to display output on the LCD CRT display pair You can display different desktop images on each monitor To enable dual displa...

Page 84: ...r Disabling Dual Display 1 Click Start 2 Move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel then click Control Panel 3 Double click Display 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Click the Monitor 2 icon for the secondary display the CRT 6 Clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box The secondary display monitor 2 is disabled Considerations When Using Dual Display You can select up to 64K color...

Page 85: ...o the following 1 Turn off the computer and television 2 Connect an S video in out cable 1 to the TV out jack 2 then connect your television 2 1 3 S video in Audio in right Audio in left To headphone jack of the computer 3 Set the external display device a Click Start b Move the cursor to Settings then click Control Panel c Double click Display d Click the Settings tab e Click Advanced f Click Dis...

Page 86: ... cable 1 and audio in out cable are not sup plied with your computer you must purchase them 2 If your video equipment has only one audio input connector use the left audio connector of the audio cable 70 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 87: ...nter Any parallel printer with the standard Centronics interface can be attached to the 25 pin parallel connector at the rear of the com puter 1 Attach the printer as shown 2 Turn on the printer Extending the Features of Your Computer 71 ...

Page 88: ...one PC Card slot and supports the following types of cards PC Card Type I Type II and Type III CardBus Zoomed Video ZV To install a PC Card in your computer do the following 1 Find the notched edge 1 of the PC Card as shown 2 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot 72 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 89: ... how to use the PC Card software refer to Windows help Removing the PC Card Before removing a PC Card you must stop it Otherwise the system might freeze or data might be corrupted or lost 1 Stop the card To stop the PC Card find the PC Card icon on the right side of the taskbar then click the icon and click Stop For more informa tion see the Online User s Guide 2 Press the PC Card eject button to ...

Page 90: ...Inserting a PC Card Eject button For more information for using a PC Card see the Online User s Guide 74 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 91: ...r provides information about how to protect your com puter from theft or unauthorized use Using Passwords 76 Setting a Password 77 Entering a Password 79 Removing and Changing a Password 80 Using Locks 82 Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 75 ...

Page 92: ...rs cannot use your computer Setup password Set the setup password to prevent unauthorized changes to your computer s configuration It provides the following security features You need to type the setup password to access the BIOS Utility You need to type the setup password to access the Note book Manager in Windows 98 You need to type the setup password before you can flash update the BIOS Therefo...

Page 93: ...ion on how to set change and use these passwords Do Not Forget Your Password If you forget your setup password you have to take your com puter to an IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the password reset Proof or purchase is required and an addi tional charge might be required for the service Attention If you forget your hard disk password you can no longer access the hard disk Th...

Page 94: ...sword Hard Disk Password Selecting this displays a window for setting the hard disk password 4 Select the type of password you want to set and press the left right arrow key The set password box appears 5 Type your desired password and press Enter Note You can type a maximum of seven random characters using a combination of letters A to Z and numbers 0 to 9 Uppercase and lowercase letters for exam...

Page 95: ...is replacement will incur expenses for parts and labor Entering a Password Power on Password Once you set a power on password the power on password prompt appears at the top left corner of the screen each time you turn on your computer or when your computer returns from hibernation mode to normal operation Notes 1 When both power on and hard disk passwords are set the computer asks for the power o...

Page 96: ...character will be entered continuously 2 Press the Enter key An X appears if you enter the wrong password If you fail to enter the correct password in three tries you must press and hold the power switch for 5 seconds to turn off the computer wait 5 seconds and then turn it on again and retry Removing and Changing a Password To change or remove a password do the following 1 Restart the computer 2 ...

Page 97: ...n the password and keep it in a safe place Note You can also set remove and change the power on and setup passwords using the Notebook Manager program See Note book Manager on page 31 Do Not Forget Your Password If you forget your setup password you have to take your com puter to an IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the password reset Proof or purchase is required and an addi ti...

Page 98: ...e on the rear side of the com puter then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary object Note Please evaluate select and implement the locking devices and security features you choose to use IBM makes no com ments judgments or warranties about the function quality or performance of locking devices and security features 82 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 99: ...Problems 97 LCD Problems 99 Indicator Problems 100 Battery Problems 100 CD ROM or DVD ROM Problems 101 Audio Problems 103 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 ...

Page 100: ... switch the TrackPoint and mouse 85 How to set the display resolution 85 How to set the external monitor 86 How to maximize the battery life 87 How to install the operating system 87 How to use the Recovery CD 88 How to test troubleshoot installed hardware 88 How to restart the computer if it locks 88 How to purchase accessories and upgrades 88 How to get service 88 84 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 ...

Page 101: ...rial mouse To use a serial mouse do as follows 1 Save your work and quit any program you are using 2 Connect the serial mouse Note If you have not previously installed a serial mouse you need to install the serial mouse device driver See Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad on page 59 for instructions 3 Restart the computer For a USB mouse To use a USB mouse do as follows 1 Save your work...

Page 102: ...witching Display Device buttons of the Notebook Manager program or with Fn F7 You can set up the external monitor as follows 1 Click Start and move the cursor to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click Display The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Click Advanced button 5 Click the Monitor tab 6 Click the Change button 7 Select the Model and Manufacturer of your ...

Page 103: ... do I maximize battery life To maximize battery life do the following Use the battery pack until the charge is completely depleted until the battery status LED flashes Recharge the battery pack completely before using the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery status LED is green For a new battery pack or a battery pack that you have not used recently 1 Use the ...

Page 104: ...cept any input or will not turn off using the power switch See Other Problems on page 111 How do I purchase accessories and upgrades for my ThinkPad com puter Please visit our Web site at http www ibm com and click on Shop IBM Here you can find a variety of accessories and upgrades that can purchased online to be used with your ThinkPad computer How do I arrange for service if I suspect my ThinkPa...

Page 105: ...on at a time You can change the region code a maximum of 4 times If the computer enters standby mode during DVD movie play back the DVD movie will start playing from the beginning again when you resume from standby mode Do not change the screen resolution during DVD movie play back USB Connector Considerations If the computer does not recognize your USB device unplug and plug in the USB device If ...

Page 106: ...elated problem occurs 1 Find your symptom in the Troubleshooting Charts and try solving the problem See Troubleshooting Charts on page 91 2 If you can t solve the problem note the error code and have the com puter serviced See Getting Service on page 115 If you accidentally lose or damage software in your computer Recover it by using the ThinkPad Software Selections CD or the Recovery CD See Recov...

Page 107: ...ubleshooting Chart Page Error codes or screen messages 92 No error codes or screen messages 94 Input problems 95 Standby or hibernation problems 97 LCD problems 99 Indicator problems 100 Battery problems 100 CD ROM or DVD ROM drive problems 101 Audio problems 103 Universal serial bus USB problems 103 Modem problems 104 PC Card problems 105 Printer problems 106 External display problems 107 Other o...

Page 108: ...ve the computer serviced 252 VPD checksum error Have the computer serviced The power on password prompt If the power on password prompt appears a power on password is set Type the correct password and press Enter to use the computer see Entering a Password on page 79 If you still have a problem have the computer serviced The hard disk password prompt If the hard disk password prompt appears a hard...

Page 109: ...plication that supports only the 640x480 resolution VGA mode the screen image might look slightly distorted or might appear smaller than the display size This is to maintain compatibility with other DOS applications This is not a defect To expand the screen image to the same size as the actual screen enter the BIOS Utility and enable the Screen Expansion parameter in the Startup Config uration men...

Page 110: ... power is on Turn on the power switch again for confirmation If a power on password is set but does not appear the brightness control might be set to minimum brightness Adjust the brightness by pressing Fn Home or Fn End If the screen still remains blank have the computer serviced The screen is blank and you hear a continuous beep or two or more beeps Have the computer serviced The computer cannot...

Page 111: ...ternal keyboard or mouse If you still have a problem have the computer serviced The cursor drifts when the computer is turned on or after it resumes normal operation The cursor might drift when you are not using the TrackPoint during normal opera tion This is a normal characteristic of the TrackPoint and is not a defect Cursor drifting might occur for several seconds under the following conditions...

Page 112: ...y to the computer The keyboard mouse cable is correctly connected to the computer The keyboard cable is connected to the correct side of the keyboard mouse cable If these items are correct disconnect the keyboard mouse cable from the com puter and make sure that the operation of the system keyboard is correct If the system keyboard works have the keyboard mouse cable or the external keyboard servi...

Page 113: ...ed one The computer does not return from standby mode or the standby lamp stays on and the computer does not work The computer automatically enters standby or hibernation mode when the battery power is exhausted Do one of the following 1 Connect the AC Adapter to the computer 2 Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one then press Fn The LCD is blank after resuming Check if an external moni...

Page 114: ...ace to create and manage the hibernation file Make sure the hard disk drive space is sufficient for Sleep Manager s require ments This can be viewed from the Sleep Manager main screen If there are still problems there might not be enough contiguous free space to create the hibernation file Use a disk defragementation utility to solve the problem 98 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 115: ...s window appears 3 Make sure the settings in the Display Properties window are correct 4 Click OK to close the window Incorrect characters appear on the screen Did you install the operating system or application program with the correct proce dure If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced The screen stays on even after you power off the computer Push and hold the po...

Page 116: ...e following 1 Turn off the computer 2 Make sure that the over discharged battery pack is in the computer 3 Connect the AC Adapter to the comptuer and let it charge If the battery pack cannot be fully charged in 24 hours use a new battery pack Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty or Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty Repeat disc...

Page 117: ...or DVD cannot be read Make sure that The compact disc is not dirty If it is clean it with a CD ROM cleaner kit The compact disc is not defective If it is try another compact disc The compact disc is placed in the tray with the label side up The compact disc format conforms with one of the following Music CD CD ROM or CD ROM XA Multisession photo CD Video CD Note You can only playback DVD movies if...

Page 118: ...Action The control buttons on the DVD movie playback software do not work The DVD movie playback software is reading the DVD ROM Wait for a few seconds before trying the buttons again 102 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 119: ...vice is connected correctly 2 Make sure that USB Function Support is enabled in the Startup Configura tion menu of the BIOS Utility See Startup Configuration on page 27 3 Open the Device Manager window and make sure that the USB device setup is correct and that computer resource assignment and device driver installation are correct Note To open the Device Manager window click Start and move the cu...

Page 120: ...ction tab 4 If there is a check mark in the Wait for dial tone before dialing box click and remove it 5 Click Advanced 6 If there is a check mark in the Use error control box click and remove it 7 Add a check mark to the Use flow control box by clicking on the box and make sure that Hardware RTS CTS is selected 8 Click OK to close the window 9 Click OK and return to the Modem Properties window 10 ...

Page 121: ...n SRAM card you have the proper client device driver for the card In Windows 98 the PC Card must have an INF file associated with it Your PC Card supports PCMCIA Release 2 0 2 01 and 2 10 Refer to the manual that came with your PC Card If your PC Card does not support those releases of PCMCIA you cannot use the PC Card support software Contact your PC Card supplier Your PC Card is working by follo...

Page 122: ... then press F1 4 Select Onboard Devices Configuration and press Enter 5 Verify if the Parallel Port is enabled 6 Save the changes and exit the BIOS Utility The printer is turned on and ready to print The printer signal cable is connected to the correct connector of your com puter If these items are correct and the printer still does not work run the tests described in the printer manual If the tes...

Page 123: ...r resolution than the present one on your external monitor Make sure that The ThinkPad display driver is installed correctly 1 Click Start and move the cursor to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click Display 3 Select the Settings tab in the Display Properties window 4 Click Advanced then click the Adapter tab Make sure that the ThinkPad display driver is installed If you are not sure th...

Page 124: ...nstalled correctly reinstall it The display is set correctly 1 Click Start and move the cursor to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click Display 3 Make sure the settings in the Display Properties window are correct 4 Click OK to close the window If the settings are correct run the tests described in the manual supplied with the external monitor If the tests show that the external monitor...

Page 125: ... work no longer works Make sure that The option is securely connected to your computer If the option came with its own test instructions use those instructions to test the option There is no system resource conflict see Resolving System Resource Con flicts in the Online User s Guide If these items are correct and the test program did not find the problem have the computer and the option serviced T...

Page 126: ...rivers are installed See the Online User s Guide The application works OK when it is run on some other computer If an error message appears when you are using the application program refer to the manuals supplied with the application If these items are correct and you still have a problem contact your place of purchase or the service representative for help The Windows Safe Mode screen appears You...

Page 127: ... power If you still have a problem push and hold the power switch for about five seconds then release it to turn off the computer Restart the computer The computer does not start from a diskette Make sure that the startup sequence in the BIOS Utility is set so that the com puter starts up from the diskette drive see Startup Configuration on page 27 Performance degrades when the computer gets hot d...

Page 128: ...Soft ware Selections CD for general information The CD ROM also contains online help for detailed instructions You need to recover your entire hard disk Use the Recovery CD See Using the Recovery CD on page 113 for general information Using the PC Doctor Program The PC Doctor program allows you to run diagnostics tests on your computer You have the option to run test sets or individual tests To ru...

Page 129: ...software installed on your computer Advanced Functions Use this page to do the following Change language and location settings for the ThinkPad Software Selections program Create a Software Selections CD image on your computer Read the License Agreement This page contains the license agreement for using the ThinkPad Software Selections CD Help Use this page to learn how to use the ThinkPad Softwar...

Page 130: ...ty for CD ROM is higher than the hard disk drive See Startup Configuration on page 27 3 Follow the instructions on the screen 4 When a completion message appears remove the Recovery CD from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 5 Restart the computer The computer restarts with the preinstalled configuration ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board IBM supplies all of the altest hardware device drivers and system...

Page 131: ...equired and help the service representative provide quick and efficient service Use the record sheet on Problem Recording Sheet on page 117 About Your Warranty During the warranty period you might be responsible for repair costs if the product damage was due to misuse accident modifi cation unsuitable physical or operating environment or improper maintenance For full information on product warrant...

Page 132: ...sk Drive Ø Battery Pack Identification Numbers The serial number label is on the bottom of your computer Write down the machine type and serial number S N in the following box Serial number label IBM Product Name Machine Type Serial Number ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 2621 ________________ _____________________ 116 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 133: ...__________________________________ _________________________________________________ Problem symptom Describe the problem more specifically _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Can the problem be reproduced If yes describe how it can be reproduced _______________________________________...

Page 134: ...h IBM and are thereafter greeted by name and presented targeted information selected specifically to meet their particular needs For example a corporate ThinkPad user might receive information on Microsoft Windows NT and remote connectivity IBM customers can also elect to receive proactive e mail alerting them to time saving hints and tips and product specific update such as modem speed and BIOS f...

Page 135: ...reloaded operating system How to get service Please have the following information ready when you call Serial number of your computer and proof of purchase Description of the problem Exact wording of the error message Hardware and software configuration information for your system Before you call run PC Doctor diagnostics to help identify the cause of your computer problem See Using the PC Doctor ...

Page 136: ...vice by calling the PC Support Line If possible you should use the original ThinkPad shipping materials that your computer came in for re sending it to IBM If the box is not available the courier will deliver a shipping carton and will return later to pick it up This service is available only in the U S and Canada Getting Help Around the World If you make frequent overseas trips or you are residin...

Page 137: ...or IBM computers and IBM or non IBM options operating systems and application programs on the supported products list This service includes technical support for the following Installing and configuring your out of warranty IBM computer Installing and configuring non IBM options in IBM computers Assistance with the preloaded operating system Using selected application software and games Tuning per...

Page 138: ...ent 11683 In Canada Call 1 800 465 7999 or 1 800 465 7999 In other countries contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative For more information on how to purchase the Support Line Services In the U S call 1 800 772 2227 In Canada call 1 800 465 7999 In other countries contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative Warranty and Repair Services You can extend your period of Th...

Page 139: ...Purchasing Additional Services In Canada for more information on warranty extensions call 1 800 465 7999 In other countries contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative Getting Service 123 ...

Page 140: ...Purchasing Additional Services 124 ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 User s Reference ...

Page 141: ...Appendix A Features and Specifications This appendix describes the features and specifications for the com puter Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 125 ...

Page 142: ...logy or HPA technology Up to 1024 by 768 resolution on the 14 1 inch TFT LCD Up to 800 by 600 resolution on the 12 1 inch TFT LCD or 13 0 inch HPA LCD Up to 1280 by 1024 resolution on the external monitor Brightness control Contrast control available only on HPA models Keyboard 84 key 86 key or 90 key TrackPoint Easy Launch buttons Fn key function Windows keys Internal diskette drive 126 ThinkPad ...

Page 143: ...3 5 inch unformatted diskette ANSI X3 171 ISO 9529 ECMA 125 Internal CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive 24X max speed for CD ROM 4X speed for DVD ROM External interface Serial connector EIA RS232D Parallel connector Centronics External input device connector External monitor connector PC Card slot one Type I Type II or Type III PC Card Headphone jack Microphone jack supports a self battery powered cond...

Page 144: ...e When you charge the battery pack its temperature must be at least 10 C 50 F Relative humidity Operating with no diskette 8 to 95 Operating with a diskette 8 to 80 Maximum altitude 3048 m 10000 ft in unpressurized conditions Maximum temperature at 3048 m 10000 ft 31 3 C 88 F Heat output Approximately 48 Kcal per hour Electrical AC Adapter Sine wave input at 50 to 60 Hz is required The input ratin...

Page 145: ...Specifications Nickel Metal Hydride Nominal voltage 9 6 V dc Capacity 4 5 AH Appendix A Features and Specifications 129 ...

Page 146: ...maica Korea South Mexico Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Saudi Arabia Suriname Taiwan Thailand Trinidad West Indies United States of America Venezuela 13H5267 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 13H5270 Austria Bosnia Herzogovin...

Page 147: ...iberia Mexico Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Saudi Arabia Suriname Taiwan Thailand Trinidad West Indies United States of America Venezuela 76H3518 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 Yug...

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Page 149: ...ghts of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by contract If you have any questions contact IBM or your reseller Machine IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 1500 and the Battery Pack Warranty Period One Year Elements and accessories are warranted for three months Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information Some IBM Machines are eligible for On site warranty service depending on the...

Page 150: ...operating environment improper maintenance by you or failure caused by a product for which IBM is not responsible The warranty is voided by removal or alteration of Machine or parts identification labels THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILIT...

Page 151: ...ountry of installation IBM may repair the failing Machine based on its country of installation IBM may repair the failing Machine or exchange it at its discretion When warranty service involves hte exchange of a Machine or part the item IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours You represent that all removed items are genuine and unaltered The replacement...

Page 152: ...ilities to permit them to fulfill their obli gations and d inform IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine s location IBM is responsible for loss of or damage to your Machine while it is 1 in IBM s possession or 2 in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confiden tial proprietary or personal i...

Page 153: ...harges apply for the Machine that is the subject of the claim This limit also applies to IBM s suppliers and your reseller It is the maximum for which IBM its suppliers and your reseller are collec tively responsible for UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE 2 LOSS OF O...

Page 154: ...Readiness and Instructions A product is Year 2000 Ready if the product when used in accord ance with its associated documentation is capable of correctly proc essing providing and or receiving date data within and between the 20th and 21st centuries provided all other products for example software hardware and firmware used with the product properly exchange date data with it This IBM PC hardware ...

Page 155: ... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium Celeron and MMX are trademarks or registered trade marks of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Other company product and service names which may be denoted by a double asterisk may be trademarks or service marks of others Macrovision Copyright Protection Statement This product incorporates copyright protection ...

Page 156: ...ng measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Proper cab...

Page 157: ...des Communications du Canada European Community Directive Conformance Statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility A declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by IBM United Kingdom Limited PO BOX 30 Spa...

Page 158: ...evices should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to you line as determined by the REN you should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area 4 If the built in modem causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if adv...

Page 159: ...ach transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance t...

Page 160: ...o request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appro...

Page 161: ...ffectuées par un centre d entretien canadien autorisé désigné par le fournisseur La compagnie de télécommunications peut demader à l utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d énergie él...

Page 162: ...aling Singapore Sweden Switzerland UK US Notice to European Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem This equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98 482 EC CTR 21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assura...

Page 163: ...t requires suitable software in addition to a modem Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Tele permit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC asso ciated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications 1 There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 min...

Page 164: ... reliable than pulse decadic dialling If for some reason you must use decadic dialling your communi cations program must be set up to record numbers using the fol lowing translation table as this modem does not implement the New Zealand Reverse Dialling standard Note that where DTMF dialling is used the numbers should be entered normally NOTE THAT FAULT CALLOUTS CAUSED BY ANY OF THE ABOVE CAUSES M...

Page 165: ... 101 removing 18 CD ROM drive 3 17 using 17 CD ROM eject button location 3 CD ROM eject hole location 3 changing the startup sequence 27 cleaning the computer 46 D diskette drive location 6 diskette standards 127 display 126 changing output location 64 modes 66 drive in use lamp 9 DVD ROM inserting 17 problems 101 removing 18 DVD ROM drive 3 17 using 17 DVD ROM eject button location 3 DVD ROM ejec...

Page 166: ...ight switch location 3 keyboard specifications 126 L LCD display modes 66 latch location 3 problems 99 switching output location 64 limitations 89 line in jack location 6 list of options 116 location 3 lock 82 M magnifying glass 53 mechanical lock 82 Media Center power button location 4 Media Center status location 4 memory 55 calculating 57 installing 55 removing 57 size 57 slot location 7 specif...

Page 167: ... 116 118 ruggedized mobile computers 47 S S video output location 5 safety notice viii scroll lock lamp 9 scrolling 53 security mechanical lock 82 passwords 76 security keyhole location 5 sensitivity 52 serial connector location 5 service how to get 118 setup password 76 size machine specifications 128 Sleep Manager program 35 software problems 110 speakers location 3 specifications 126 128 batter...

Page 168: ...2 external monitor problems 107 guide 90 hibernation problems 97 indicator problems 100 input problems 95 LCD problems 99 LED problems 100 modem problems 104 no error codes 94 no error messages 94 option problems 109 other problems 111 PC Card problems 105 printer problems 106 software problems 110 standby problems 97 USB problems 103 U USB location 5 problems 103 V volume control location 4 W war...