IBM 600E - ThinkPad 2645 - PII 400 MHz, User Manual

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Page 3: ...ng 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...

Page 4: ...age 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...

Page 5: ...re 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 N...

Page 6: ...rogram 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...

Page 7: ...lephone 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 Opera...

Page 8: ...uirements 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...

Page 9: ...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 th...

Page 10: ...gs and then click on Control Panel 2 Double click on Date Time 3 Set the current date and time 4 Click on the Time Zone tab Click on and select the region closest to your location from the list Press...

Page 11: ...exico 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 Bru...

Page 12: ...ailand 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...

Page 13: ...s 98 desktop click on Start 2 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 3 Click on O...

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Page 15: ...e 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 Settin...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...nment and Volume Control A Master Out window similar to the following appears 2 Make sure that the 3D Effects column is displayed and the Mute check box is unchecked If the column is displayed and the...

Page 18: ...k in the Mute check box in the 3D Effects column 7 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...

Page 19: ...e 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...

Page 20: ...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 t...

Page 21: ...ry 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 matche...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...phony 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 fro...

Page 24: ...menu The values x and y in the following fields must be between 2 and 5 Answer after x rings if there are new messages Answer after y rings if there are no new messages Caller ID Support The section...

Page 25: ...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 For Windows 98 the system will lock t...

Page 26: ...ion setting to a lower setting Watch a DVD movie as follows 1 Insert the DVD title into a DVD drive 2 Select Start move the cursor to Programs and Mediamatics DVD Express and then click on Mediamatics...

Page 27: ...mputer 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 2...

Page 28: ...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 inf...

Page 29: ...n 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 feat...

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Page 31: ...cator 24 Using the Fuel Gauge Program 27 Saving Battery Power 29 Using the Power Management Modes 29 Customizing Power Management 36 Setting the Suspend Timer 36 Enabling Hibernation Mode 38 Considera...

Page 32: ...w battery pack If the battery status indicator starts blinking If the battery pack has not been used for a long time Notes 1 Before you charge the battery pack ensure that its temperature is at least...

Page 33: ...d Blinking orange The battery pack needs charging If the indicator starts blinking orange the computer beeps three times Off The battery pack is not installed The computer is turned off or is in suspe...

Page 34: ...e following actions To continue your work with the AC Adapter press the Fn key or To continue your work with a fully charged battery pack do the following 1 Replace the battery pack with a fully charg...

Page 35: ...ry battery first When you are charging batteries the computer charges the main battery first You also can select suspend or hibernation mode To start the Fuel Gauge program click on Start move the cur...

Page 36: ...minimize the window to an icon by clicking on the icon at the top of the window You can toggle between the Fuel Gauge window and its icon by pressing the Fn F2 key combination 28 IBM ThinkPad 600E Onl...

Page 37: ...t set the low battery alarm the charge indicator will let you know when the battery is low and then your computer will automatically enter the power saving mode This default low battery behavior is i...

Page 38: ...spend button in the Fuel Gauge program For Windows 98 users Click on Start and Shut Down and then select Stand by by clicking on the radio button Note The term Stand by on the Windows 98 screen has a...

Page 39: ...Timer in the Power Properties window Note For Windows 98 users You can set the alarm action by specifying Standby for the prompt When the alarm goes off the computer will For Windows 95 users If you p...

Page 40: ...from suspend mode whenever the battery is low Set RediSafe as following From Windows 95 or Windows 98 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click on the Power Management button 3 Select the Hib...

Page 41: ...box in the Hibernation subwindow and set Suspend timer in the Power Mode subwindow your computer enters hibernation mode when it reaches timeout The battery is low You can return to normal operation...

Page 42: ...5 users cannot enter hibernation mode when you are using the communication network 2 Hibernation mode might end if you connect your computer to a port replicator or if you use a particular PC Card Cur...

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Page 44: ...agement Properties window appears 3 Select the Power Schemes tab The Power Schemes window appears 4 Set the length of time for the suspend timer at System standby timers under Settings for Portable La...

Page 45: ...Windows 3 1 or OS 2 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click on the Power Management button Three buttons appear on the right 3 Click on the Power Mode Settings button The Power Mode Settin...

Page 46: ...le Hibernation If you have already created a hibernation file this button appears in gray and you cannot click on it The Enable Hibernation subwindow appears 5 Click on Create Now 6 Click on Close the...

Page 47: ...computer into suspend or hibernation mode In addition it is better to stop playing audio before entering suspend or hibernation mode If the computer enters suspend or hibernation mode data from a run...

Page 48: ...ation of suspend mode is longer If communication for a PC Card is not reestablished after normal operation resumes remove and then reinstall the PC Card before restarting the system or application pro...

Page 49: ...mode Therefore it reserves some battery power if it is set to enter hibernation mode when a low battery condition occurs This can cause the battery operating time to be shorter than the time publicly...

Page 50: ...are using Windows 98 Windows 95 or OS 2 APM is automatically installed in your computer If you are using DOS APM is automatically installed in your computer To verify that the computer has installed...

Page 51: ...s F3 to exit the setup Otherwise go on to step 3 3 Using the Arrow keys position the highlighted cursor over MS DOS System and press Enter 4 Position the highlighted cursor over MS DOS System with APM...

Page 52: ...is to decrease the LCD brightness You can use the ThinkPad Configuration program to decrease the brightness of the LCD by clicking on the LCD button and selecting Normal for Brightness battery operat...

Page 53: ...ware 50 Power Management 51 Using a PC Card in Windows 95 with CardWorks 53 Self Check 54 PC Card Properties 55 Attributes 56 Resources 56 Drivers 56 Stopping the PC Card 57 Help 58 Using a PC Card in...

Page 54: ...s 74 Parameters for the ATA Card Device Driver for OS 2 75 Storage Card Device Driver 76 Storage Card Device Driver for OS 2 76 Formatting Storage Cards before Use 77 Using ATA Cards with Multiple Par...

Page 55: ...ogy Attach ATA card functions as a hard disk with the Integrated Drive Electronics IDE interface You can transfer data between devices by inserting a card in a PC Card slot just as you would with a di...

Page 56: ...ilable An Ethernet card is for constructing a small area network A TokenRing card is for constructing a global area network An IBM 3270 card and an IBM 5250 card are also available An integrated servi...

Page 57: ...driver and a display device driver Attention When you use PC Cards be aware of the following restrictions Although you can insert or remove some PC Cards without turning off the computer refer to the...

Page 58: ...tem and Its Device Drivers The following table shows the PC Cards supported by Windows 98 and the different PC Cards support software Windows 98 CardWorks Windows 952 CardWizard Windows NT 4 0 CardWiz...

Page 59: ...configuration You can change the system configuration with your operating system or with the ThinkPad Configuration program Note If the PC Card device driver is the PC Card point enabler you cannot us...

Page 60: ...apply to Windows 98 Card Type Suspend Request Fn F4 Hibernation Request Fn F12 ac Power Battery Power ac Power Battery Power Modem or Network Supported Supported Not Supported Supported Other Supporte...

Page 61: ...bout your PC Card Stopping the PC Card If you remove the PC Card from your computer sometimes you need to stop the PC Card Help You can get help for most of the windows CardWorks provides two modes fo...

Page 62: ...k CardWorks has a self check function that solves such problems as incorrect or missing PC Card device drivers system resource conflicts IRQ memory or I O ports and unconfigured PC Cards as well as me...

Page 63: ...es that are loaded for PC Card support in the PC Card Properties window To open the PC Card Properties window of the PC Card that you are using do the following 1 Select the PC Card in the CardWizard...

Page 64: ...r disabled File system The file system used by the PC storage Port The communication port used by this PC modem card If this is not shown click on the Wizard button and Auto Correct Resources Some res...

Page 65: ...mory Card Utility This item appears only if you insert an SRAM card or a Flash memory card You can format the SRAM card or Flash memory card as follows Note You can also format these card from the fil...

Page 66: ...appears in gray if you are in CardSoft mode or if the card is already stopped 2 Click on Stop The following message appears The card has been stopped You can safely remove the card Help If you press F...

Page 67: ...d to stop the PC Card Help You can get help for most of the windows This section concludes with information about using ATA PC Card and power management support Note SRAM card and multifunction PC Car...

Page 68: ...necessary components are installed and working properly CardWizard then analyzes the computer to verify that there are resources available for PC Card configuration Click on this button to fix most P...

Page 69: ...displayed Driver The full path to the driver for this PC Card Version The version for the current driver Stopping the PC Card If you are removing a PC Card you must first stop it The system might fre...

Page 70: ...4 Click on Administrator Tools Common 5 Click on Disk Administrator 6 Select a drive that you want to format 7 Click on Tool 8 Click on Format Power Management Support CardWizard for Windows NT provid...

Page 71: ...tically suspended by the system when the battery life is about to expire In this case your computer might not be able to fully restore the state it was in before it entered suspend mode When resuming...

Page 72: ...dows 3 1 2 Double click on SystemSoft Tools in the Program Manager window 3 Double click on CardWizard The CardWizard window appears You can see up to date information about your computer s PC Card sl...

Page 73: ...n On the right CardWizard displays all system resources that the card is using Card Not Configured On the left CardWizard shows a question mark and any available card manufacturer information On the r...

Page 74: ...ou need to use the standard DOS FORMAT command See Using the ATA Hard Disk or ATA Flash Disk Cards Formatting a Flash Disk Card MCFORMAT You can configure and manage a non ATA Flash memory card with t...

Page 75: ...irst available letter is F MTDDRV reserves drive letter F for your first PC Card slot and letter G for your second PC Card slot These drive letters are reserved whether you are actually using them for...

Page 76: ...le if you have a network batch file that loads your network login files from drive F and MTDDRV has reserved drive letters F and G for memory card partitions you must change the drive letter in your n...

Page 77: ...C Card device driver for the DOS object Note Even when a PC Card is enabled with a DOS object the device driver or the application program might not work or their performance might not be what you exp...

Page 78: ...n the Supported PC Cards icon in the PC Card Director window Even if your PC Card is not listed try using it with PC Card Director The card driver must be compatible with the PCMCIA Card Services PC C...

Page 79: ...NFIG SYS file BASEDEV AUTODRV2 SYS Registering a PC Card in Auto Configurator 1 Double click on the Auto Configurator Utility icon from the PC Card Director window 2 Select a card from the Available C...

Page 80: ...istered Order for PC Cards To change the order of the registered PC Cards do the following 1 Double click on the Auto Configurator Utility icon from the PC Card Director window 2 Click on the Order bu...

Page 81: ...ty window 3 Click on the Edit button The following window appears Auto Configurator Utility Edit Title Card ID I O port 1 I O Port 2 IRQ level COM No Memory window 1 Base address Size Card offset Memo...

Page 82: ...each driver registered in the CONFIG SYS file for your reference Registered Drivers and Standard Rules The following is a sample of a CONFIG SYS file BASEDEV PCMCIA SYS Card Services BASEDEV IBM2SS14...

Page 83: ...DMD Storage Card Device Manager Example of using an ATA card an SRAM card and a Flash card BASEDEV PCM2ATA ADD DM ATA card device driver DEVICE C THINKPAD FLSH2MTD SYS Flash Card Memory Technology dr...

Page 84: ...ATA card whether you can start OS 2 from it STBTIME n Specifies the time from 1 to 21 minutes until entering standby mode If the ATA card is not accessed for the time specified by this parameter the A...

Page 85: ...iver assigns a drive letter only to the active bootable partition of the ATA card if it holds multiple partitions For other primary partitions or logical drives in an extended partition use the ATA Ca...

Page 86: ...the resources for the PC Cards are not correctly allocated you will see error messages You can check which resources for the PC Card were not correctly allocated by using PC Card Director To check the...

Page 87: ...mple as a default COM1 is used by the infrared device and COM2 is used by the ThinkPad Modem Error messages are displayed to tell you that the I O port address 3F8 or 2F8 or IRQ level 3 or 4 were not...

Page 88: ...g Auto Configurator change the enabling order or resource information using the Auto Configurator Utility Using the Auto Configurator Utility Change the parameter for the PC Card enabler Refer to the...

Page 89: ...slots on your computer and shows information about them It also shows any warnings or error messages that might have occurred when CardSoft configured these cards You use CARDINFO command if You need...

Page 90: ...he following is displayed Slot 1 Function Manufacturer TDK Product Name DF2814 DATA FAX MODEM Device Type Modem COM 3 Slot 2 Function Manufacturer IBM Product Name IBM17JSSFP Device Type ATA Disk Devi...

Page 91: ...ation about CARDINFO switches Using the Configuration Utility The Configuration utility CONFIG EXE modifies the CARDID INI and CSALLOC INI files You need to run this utility if you are having difficul...

Page 92: ...left mouse button on the menu name or press Alt the highlighted letter in the menu name For example to access the File menu click on the word File or press Alt F When the pull down menu appears select...

Page 93: ...assigned to the card For example if the card has been assigned to drive D type format D U 2 Press Enter Initializing an ATA Card To initialize an ATA card run the ATAINIT command from the DOS prompt...

Page 94: ...lowing lines in addition to the standard drivers that are always required DEVICEHIGH C CARDSOFT MTSRAM EXE DEVICEHIGH C CARDSOFT MTDDRV EXE Drive Letters You need to know which drive letter to use to...

Page 95: ...isted depends on the number of PC Card slots in your computer and whether MTDDRV is configured for multiple partitions Formatting Memory Cards Attention Make sure you are using the correct drive lette...

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Page 97: ...onflicts This chapter describes the default system resources and how to share an IRQ between two devices Sharing an IRQ between ThinkPad Modem Devices 90 Default IRQ Assignments 93 System Resources an...

Page 98: ...is called a system resource conflict or contention In this case you can free one IRQ by sharing an IRQ between two devices When doing this you need to know about the system resources available and th...

Page 99: ...ample because you are using multiple PC Cards and the docking station simultaneously To share an IRQ do the following 1 Click on Start Programs and ThinkPad Configuration 2 Double click on the Interna...

Page 100: ...nfiguration 2 Click on the Internal Modem icon 3 Click on the Device manager button 4 Double click on IBM Digital Signal Processor 5 Double click on ThinkPad Digital Signal Processor 6 Click on the Re...

Page 101: ...ThinkPad Modem 11 PCI 12 Auxiliary device 13 Math co processor 14 Primary IDE 15 Secondary IDE System Resources and IRQs The following table shows the available system resources for your computer and...

Page 102: ...rive in the docking station 0170 0177 and 0376 0377 01E0 01E7 and 03E6 03E7 01E8 01EF and 03EE 03EF or 0168 016F and 036E 036F None None None Infrared port 4 3 or disabled 03F8 03FF 02F8 02FF 02E8 02E...

Page 103: ...pendent on the PC Card type Dependent on the PC Card type None PCI adapter card option card in the docking station Refer to the manual shipped with the adapter card PCMCIA controller 11 03E0 03E13 CC0...

Page 104: ...F40 0F47 None 0 1 3 Note 1 The I O addresses in parentheses are used also when ECP is enabled as the printer operating mode from the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 When you enable ECP as the printer...

Page 105: ...tions Page How can I stop the screen from blanking 98 How can I set the infrared port 98 How can I set the serial connector 99 How can I switch the TrackPoint and mouse 100 How can I set the display r...

Page 106: ...as the LCD turnoff timer or the system standby timer with the ThinkPad Configuration program 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click on the Power Management button then click on the Power S...

Page 107: ...t before you can use it again To enable your serial connector do as follows 1 Save your work and any program you are using 2 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 3 Click on the Serial Port button...

Page 108: ...manually with the ThinkPad Configuration program as follows 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click on the TrackPoint button 3 Select enable disable or auto disable from the TrackPoint list...

Page 109: ...tton and follow the instructions on the screen by selecting Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want and then Show all hardware 7 Select Manufactu...

Page 110: ...ary install the display driver by following the instructions on the screen 9 Click on the OK button How can I maximize battery life To maximize battery life do the following Use the battery until the...

Page 111: ...t the ThinkPad device drivers by using the Diskette Factory Before installing a new operating system do the following 1 Print the software installation section of Installing a New Operating System and...

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Page 113: ...figuration 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 Inst...

Page 114: ...2 Warp 4 149 Overall Procedure 149 Installing IBM OS 2 Warp 149 Preparing for the Installation of OS 2 149 Installing OS 2 150 Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for OS 2 151 Installing th...

Page 115: ...ibes how to install a supported operating system and corresponding device drivers You should make a printout of the sections you will be using before you reinstall the operating system Go to appropria...

Page 116: ...g the Diskette Factory You need to create at least the following device driver diskettes 5 Install Windows 98 and the software Device Driver Diskette Name ThinkPad Configuration program Utility Disket...

Page 117: ...ter the installation has finished remove the Windows 98 Supplement File Diskette from the diskette drive and restart the computer Note Depending on the optional applications you install with Windows 9...

Page 118: ...y Driver for Windows 98 To install the ThinkPad display driver for Windows 98 1 Start Windows 98 2 Click on Start 3 Move the cursor to Settings then click on Control Panel 4 Double click on the Displa...

Page 119: ...rom the color palette desktop area and font size then click on Close 16 Click on Start 17 Move the cursor to Settings then click on Control Panel 18 Double click on the Display icon 19 Click on the Se...

Page 120: ...edia Audio device 12 Click on Next 13 When the message Search for best driver for your device appears click on Next 14 Make sure that there is a check mark is in the Floppy disk drives check box in th...

Page 121: ...Windows 98 2 Insert the TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Windows 95 98 NT into the diskette drive 3 Click on Start 4 Move the cursor to Settings then click on Control Panel 5 Double click on the System...

Page 122: ...ThinkPad Modem driver for Windows 98 to use the modem function To install the ThinkPad Modem driver for Windows 98 1 Start Windows 98 2 Insert the ThinkPad Modem for Windows 95 98 NT Disk 1 into the d...

Page 123: ...operties when using the ThinkPad Modem functions Click on Control Panel Modems and then the Dialing Properties button For IRQ sharing information refer to Sharing an IRQ between ThinkPad Modem Devices...

Page 124: ...e downloaded from the Microsoft Web site http www microsoft com Your Version of Windows 95 You can check which version of Windows 95 you are using by clicking on Start and moving the cursor to Setting...

Page 125: ...a Diskette I Display driver Video Features Diskette NM2200 for Windows 95 98 PC Card support software CardWorks for Windows 95 Audio device driver Audio Features Diskette for Windows 95 98 TrackPoint...

Page 126: ...ve 7 Copy the updated files from the Windows 95 supplementary diskette to the temporary directory For example enter at the DOS prompt COPY A OSR INF c win95 where c is the drive letter and win95 is th...

Page 127: ...N95 directory of the Windows 95 CD ROM disk to the temporary directory For example enter at the DOS prompt COPY src_cd WIN95 c win95 where src_cd is the drive letter of the CD ROM drive D E c is the d...

Page 128: ...entering REN UNIMODEM VXD UNIMODEM BAK REN UNIMDM TSP UNIMDM BAK 15 Copy the new files by entering COPY A UNIMODEM 16 Refer to the documentation shipped with this version to finish the installation In...

Page 129: ...The Change Display Type window appears 6 Click on Change under Adapter Type 7 Click on Have Disk 8 Insert the Video Features Diskette NM2200 for Windows 95 98 into the diskette drive and click on OK...

Page 130: ...ard monitor types Models Laptop Display Panel 1024x768 If you are using the external monitor Manufacturers Standard monitor types Models Plug and Play Monitor VESA DDC g Click on OK h Close all window...

Page 131: ...use your new settings might not function correctly a Open the Display Properties window b Click on the Settings tab c Click on Advanced Properties d In the Advanced Display Properties window click on...

Page 132: ...om the computer Note Push the PC Card eject button the eject button pops out Push the button again the PC Card pops out 3 Insert the CardWorks for Windows 95 Diskette into the diskette drive 4 Click o...

Page 133: ...he hardware manufactures and click on OK 11 Follow the instructions on the screen 12 When you are prompted to install the Windows 95 diskette type C WIN95 and click on OK 13 Select the Driver from dis...

Page 134: ...w 12 When you are prompted to the location of the disk type A and click on OK The file copy starts 13 When Windows 95 detects the device as a Crystal SoundFusion TM PCI Audio Accelerator click on Fini...

Page 135: ...rive is A and click on OK 10 Click on PS 2 TrackPoint in the list 11 Click on OK 12 Click on Close in the Mouse Properties window 13 Remove the TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Windows 95 98 NT from the...

Page 136: ...l Panel Modems and then the Dialing Properties button For IRQ sharing information refer to Sharing an IRQ between ThinkPad Modem Devices Disabling the Unnecessary CD ROM Device Drivers for Windows 95...

Page 137: ...IBMTPCD SYS R If the line is already commented out quit the file and go to the next step 4 Open the AUTOEXEC BAT file then find the following line C xxxxxx MSCDEX EXE D TPCD 1 M 15 xxxxxx is the subd...

Page 138: ...y Diskette for Windows NT Utility Diskette for DOS Personalization Utility Data Diskette I Display driver Video Features Diskette NM2200 for Windows NT 4 0 PC Card support software CardWizard for Wind...

Page 139: ...work such as with the DOS LAN requester you can install the files from the network server to your computer at the DOS command prompt For more information refer to the Windows NT installation guide Not...

Page 140: ...click on the Settings tab 6 Click on Display Type 7 In the Adapter Type window click on Change 8 Click on Have Disk 9 Insert the Video Features Diskette NM2200 for Windows NT 4 0 into the diskette dr...

Page 141: ...indows appears Select your screen parameters from the color palette desktop area and refresh frequency 18 Click on Test and make sure the selected mode is displayed correctly on the screen 19 Click on...

Page 142: ...tware 1 Start Windows NT and log on with the user ID authorized as an administrator 2 Remove any PC Cards that are in the slot 3 Insert the CardWizard for Windows NT Diskette into the diskette drive 4...

Page 143: ...r and click on OK When the installation program prompts you for existing files or new files click on new 10 Press OK in the CrystalWare Configuration panel When the installation program prompts you re...

Page 144: ...orking The Windows NT infrared device driver provides you IrDA 1 0 compliant functions enabling infrared communication up to 115 Kbps To install the infrared device driver for Windows NT 1 Start Windo...

Page 145: ...iguration program 2 Click on Advanced then click on COM2 for COM Port Make sure that Enable is selected for Infrared 3 Shut down and restart your computer After you modify the registry key or value re...

Page 146: ...Windows 95 98 NT Disk 1 in the diskette drive 2 Select Run from the Start menu 3 Type A SETUP in the window 4 Click on OK and follow the instructions on the screen Note Non U S users must run the Coun...

Page 147: ...dow 4 Click on Next Windows NT searches for the modem If successful Windows NT reports that it has found a modem of type ThinkPad Data Fax Modem If Windows NT fails to detect a modem verify that your...

Page 148: ...Atapi 1 2 Dual Channel PCI IDE is listed remove it 9 Click on Add 10 Click on Have Disk 11 Click on OK after confirming that the installation path is correct usually it points to A 12 Select ThinkPad...

Page 149: ...g Software for PC DOS 7 0 or MS DOS 6 2 Note Do not install CardSoft for DOS 5 Install Windows 3 1 with Advanced Power Management and the device drivers diskettes Device Driver Diskette Name ThinkPad...

Page 150: ...verCommit line is in the file make sure its value is 3 If not change it to 3 If the PageOverCommit line is not in the file add PageOverCommit 3 Note The PageOverCommit value could be 2 or 1 After you...

Page 151: ...to VGA Do not change this choice 7 When you have completed the installation of Windows edit the AUTOEXEC BAT file so that the computer will use the correct mouse driver a At the DOS command prompt us...

Page 152: ...Configuration program for DOS first Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for DOS Then do the following to install the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 3 1 1 Start Windows 2 Click on...

Page 153: ...termined that your system includes the following hardware and software components If your computer or network appears on the Hardware Compatibility List with an asterisk press F1 for Help Computer MS...

Page 154: ...ETUP and press Enter Follow the instructions on the screen The MIDI connector is available if the computer is attached to a docking station The MIDI connector capability is disabled as a default so yo...

Page 155: ...river for Windows 3 1 The ThinkPad modem function is supported by a digital signal processor DSP called the IBM Advanced Communications Processor You must install ThinkPad Modem driver to set up the A...

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Page 157: ...iver diskettes 5 Install OS 2 and the software Device Driver Diskette Name ThinkPad Configuration program Utility Diskette for OS 2 Utility Diskette for DOS Personalization Utility Data Diskette I PC...

Page 158: ...n on installing Boot Manager 1 Install DOS Windows and the ThinkPad Configuration program before installing OS 2 2 Install OS 2 by referring to the OS 2 documentation Pay attention to the following wh...

Page 159: ...river then click on OK 3 Open the OS 2 screen command prompt 4 Type A INSTALL2 and press Enter Follow the instructions on the screen Installing the PC Card Support Software for OS 2 To use PC Cards yo...

Page 160: ...INSTALL then press Enter 4 Select the source drive as A the drive name for the diskette drive of your computer The installation program shows Crystal Audio Pre Selected and hp2 IBM OPL3 FM MIDI Synthe...

Page 161: ...ette II into the diskette drive 3 Type as follows and press Enter A INSTALL2 S A T x tgt_dir B y where x is the target drive tgt_dir is the target directory and y is the boot drive where CONFIG SYS re...

Page 162: ...Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for OS 2 The modem function of your computer is supported by a digital signal processor DSP called the IBM Advanced Communications Processor You must install the...

Page 163: ...stallation is complete Restart the computer after you run Country Selection If You Use the WIN OS 2 Environment If you use the ThinkPad Modem functions in WIN OS 2 1 Install the ThinkPad Modem driver...

Page 164: ...e Name ThinkPad Configuration program Utility Diskette for DOS Personalization PC Card support software CardSoft for DOS Audio device driver Audio Features Diskette for DOS Windows 3 1 Installing IBM...

Page 165: ...S To install the PC Card support software for DOS 1 Insert the CardWizard for Windows 3 1 Diskette into the diskette drive 2 At the DOS command prompt type A INSTALL and press Enter The installation w...

Page 166: ...ONFIG SYS Software Parameters in CONFIG SYS When the CD ROM device driver is installed in your computer the installation program UINSTALL EXE automatically modifies the CONFIG SYS file and AUTOEXEC BA...

Page 167: ...o CD or multisession discs you have to add the U parameter to the SMARTDRV line in the AUTOEXEC BAT file because photo CDs or multisession discs are not compatible with the SMARTDRV caches 3 To be abl...

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Page 169: ...2 0 163 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 U...

Page 170: ...geability features already integrated into the client system and the network This chapter describes The system management features of your computer How to set up the system management features Intel W...

Page 171: ...e of the computers on a network DMI can be used to remotely track many types of information about networked computers including serial numbers memory attributes product specific characteristics of ins...

Page 172: ...network load associated with standard RPL is avoided PreBoot eXecution Environment PXE PreBoot eXecution Environment PXE technology enhances your PC s manageability by providing the capability to boot...

Page 173: ...from suspend mode do the following from Windows 98 or Windows 95 1 Open the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click on Power Management and then Resume option 3 Put a check mark in the Resume on incomi...

Page 174: ...ins applications or solutions that provide additional management capabilities throughout the life cycle of networked system hardware with the goal of reducing TCO Asset ID EEPROM The essential compone...

Page 175: ...ation correctly and the Wake on LAN function of your computer is disabled in Easy Setup your computer is switched on when the server sends a wake signal to it Your computer s POST Power On Self Test r...

Page 176: ...beside Wake 5 Click on OK Setting Up for NetFinity Service If you have NetFinity Service 5 0 installed in the network and wish to use the Wake on LAN function do the following For Windows 95 systems A...

Page 177: ...Go to the Easy Setup menu 2 Click on the CONFIG icon The Configuration window appears 3 Click on the Network icon The Network window appears 4 Click on the Startup icon The Automatic Power On Startup...

Page 178: ...ent console The following requirements must be met however Update Flash from network must also be enabled See the following steps Your computer must be started over the LAN Your computer must be engag...

Page 179: ...mmed while it is in the computer and has replaced the ROM module on the system board in ThinkPad computers System programs are stored in a type of EEPROM module referred to as Flash memory The content...

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Page 181: ...d refer to the online help menu You can enter the following PS2 command options from the DOS command prompts on DOS Windows 3 1 Windows NT Windows 95 Windows 98 and OS 2 to set the features for your c...

Page 182: ...optional The default values are 0 lowercase Command elements in lowercase are optional For example entering PS2 SE OF and PS2 SErial OFf gives the same results PS2 Commands The following is a list of...

Page 183: ...CTRL Enable Disable ADDress 530 D38 E88 FF0 CD ROM Speed Set the CD ROM speed Note The default is Normal CDSPeed High Normal Silent Configuration Commands Display the interrupt level assignments Reser...

Page 184: ...ified this command is effective on the current power management mode set by the PM commands SPeed Fixed Auto MAX Medium Slow AC DC Display Commands Set the screen expansion Disable the screen blanking...

Page 185: ...connector JStick Enable Disable Keyboard Function Commands Set the Fn key lock function Set the HVEXPansion command to on or off with the Fn F8 key combination Set the keyboard typematic speed Set th...

Page 186: ...n you are attaching a port replicator or a docking station to your computer DOCK Nosuspend Suspend Power Management Commands Enter hibernation mode Note Create the hibernation file using the HFILE com...

Page 187: ...imer when using battery power Set the timer to enter hibernation mode from suspend mode after the specified number of minutes Set the timer to enter suspend mode after the specified number of minutes...

Page 188: ...DC Set the timer when using battery power Note This command is effective on the current power management mode set by the PM command Set the resume timer Note yyyy can be set from 1980 to 2079 Set the...

Page 189: ...battery condition occurs Note Create the hibernation file using the HFILE command before using the LB H command Enable or disable an incoming call PMode High Auto Custom AC DC DEFAULT LBattery Suspen...

Page 190: ...l Set the second IDE device in the UltraBay or docking station Set the third IDE device in the UltraBay or docking station Enable or disable the speaker indicator Help TURN OFF CPUPower Auto Disable P...

Page 191: ...on your computer Do not spill liquids into your computer Do not use your computer in or near water to avoid the danger of electrical shock Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag...

Page 192: ...or CD ROM drive 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 ca...

Page 193: ...ering your computer also enables IBM to notify you about possible upgrades Check the IBM Web pages at http www pc ibm com support periodically to get current information about your computer Cleaning Y...

Page 194: ...harging it for the first time it might not become fully charged due to the characteristics of the chemicals in the cell To maximize performance ensure that all chemicals in the battery are fully activ...

Page 195: ...pecially designed for mobile professionals who need a system for managing and communicating information from the field For more information on these computers consult your IBM Business Partner Ergonom...

Page 196: ...table and vertical position 2 View Maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 510 760 mm 20 30 in 3 Display Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources...

Page 197: ...ith clear crisp images and large bright displays that are easy to see yet easy on the eyes Of course any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring If you have questions on eye fatigue o...

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Page 199: ...ring the warranty period you might be responsible for repair costs if the product damage was due to misuse accident modification unsuitable physical or operating environment or improper maintenance Fo...

Page 200: ...t for the preinstalled operating system How to get service How to get overnight shipment of customer replaceable parts Please have the following information ready when you call Serial number of your c...

Page 201: ...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 residing abroad you can register with the International...

Page 202: ...nfiguration Preinstalled software OS 2 DOS and Windows Networking Communication Multimedia In addition the latest device driver updates are available The IBM Bulletin Board System BBS can be reached 2...

Page 203: ...name and presented targeted information selected specifically to meet your particular needs For example if you are a corporate ThinkPad user you might receive information on Microsoft Windows NT and r...

Page 204: ...Identifying system problems Interpreting documentation You can purchase this service for a single incident or for multiple incidents For more information about purchasing the Enhanced PC Support Orde...

Page 205: ...ing Support Line Services Ordering Support Line Services The Enhanced PC Support Line Client Support Line and Network and Server Support Line services are available for products on the Supported Produ...

Page 206: ...us infobrf For information on warranty extensions In the U S call 1 888 426 4343 In Canada call 1 800 465 7999 In other countries contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative Obtaining I...

Page 207: ...lable for purchase from IBM For a list of publications available in your country In the U S Canada and Puerto Rico call 1 800 879 2755 In other countries contact your IBM authorized reseller or IBM ma...

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Page 209: ...ay not apply to you This online book could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new edit...

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Page 213: ...ocode that contains such basic hardware operations as interactions with diskette drives hard disk drives and the keyboard bitmap graphics 1 A form of graphics in which all points on the display are di...

Page 214: ...expand the capabilities of the computer by providing additional PC Card slots and connectors double click To press and release a mouse button twice within a time frame defined by the user without movi...

Page 215: ...s KB or megabytes MB of information MHz Megahertz microcode One or more microinstructions used in a product as an alternative to hard wired circuitry to implement functions of a processor or other sys...

Page 216: ...to attach such devices as display devices letter quality printers modems plotters and such pointing devices as light pens and mice it transmits data 1 bit at a time SRAM Static random access memory s...

Page 217: ...ot manager OS 2 150 Bulletin Board System BBS 194 C CardSoft 81 CardSoft for DOS CardSoft mode 53 CardWizard for Windows 3 1 64 help 65 self check 64 CardWizard for Windows 95 help 58 PC Card properti...

Page 218: ...03 installing software for DOS 156 for Windows 3 1 141 for Windows 95 116 for Windows 98 108 installing software continued Windows NT 130 international warranty service certificate 193 IRQ for ThinkPa...

Page 219: ...off 174 CD ROM speed setting 175 PS2 command continued CPU clock control 182 CPU speed setting 176 DMA information 176 drive for an external FDD setting 175 Fn F8 setting 177 Fn key lock setting 177...

Page 220: ...evice driver for OS 2 76 supervisor password 20 support line 195 197 suspend mode 30 considerations 39 timer 36 system management features 162 T telephone features 15 telephone help by 192 ThinkPad Co...

Page 221: ...Windows 3 1 installing 141 Windows 95 installing 117 Windows 98 installing 108 Windows NT installing 130 Index 213...

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