IBM ThinkPad 570E, User Manual

Page 1: ...g the Auto Answer feature 16 Viewing a DVD movie 18 Chapter 3 Protecting your computer 21 Protecting your computer 22 Using passwords 22 Using mechanical locks 22 Chapter 4 Using your computer with a...

Page 2: ...assignments 71 System resources and IRQs 71 Chapter 7 Frequently asked questions 75 Frequently asked questions 75 Chapter 8 Installing software 83 Installing a new operating system and its device dri...

Page 3: ...107 Appendix A Using PS2 commands 111 Using PS2 Command 111 Syntax rules 111 PS2 commands 112 Appendix B Using modem commands 119 Modem commands 119 Running commands 119 Command format 119 AT command...

Page 4: ...44 Enhanced PC Support Line 144 900 number operating system and hardware support line 145 Network and Server Support Line 145 Ordering support line services 145 Warranty and repair services 146 Obtain...

Page 5: ...Changing the date and time Ergonomics information Frequently asked questions Getting service Handling tips Installing a new operating system and its device drivers Power cord requirements Setting the...

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Page 7: ...settings For details Using the Norton Mobile Essentials You need to change the date and time settings if you go to a different time zone 1 In the Windows 98 desktop click Start move the cursor to Set...

Page 8: ...a 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 Ba...

Page 9: ...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...

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Page 11: ...the Norton Mobile Essentials 6 Using Before You Go 7 Using Location Controller 8 Using the audio features 9 Setting the volume 9 Setting the volumes with device drivers 10 Using the built in modem fea...

Page 12: ...ively Before You Go also contains many international phone numbers for travel services and links to Web sites with additional information about your destination Location Controller is for setting up a...

Page 13: ...install the Norton Mobile Essentials from the hard disk drive or the Software Selections CD before you use it for the first time Using Before You Go To start Before You Go do the following 1 Click Sta...

Page 14: ...the instructions on the window Notes 1 Make sure that you set up the location for your home or office so that you can switch back to those settings easily when you return from your trip 2 For the bes...

Page 15: ...rates from 8 KHz to 48 KHz for the WAV file Playback of MIDI files through an FM synthesizer Recording from various sound sources such as an integrated microphone an external microphone or an audio de...

Page 16: ...g the volumes with device drivers The volume is also controlled by each device and you can set it for each device Double click the small speaker icon at the bottom right of the Windows desktop or Clic...

Page 17: ...modem function until IBM has received approval from the proper authorities Your built in modem is a worldwide modem and can be used in any region where Postal Telegraph and Telephone PTT type approva...

Page 18: ...outlet on the wall Note To use a DOS modem application in the Windows 95 or Windows 98 DOS box disable the infrared port When you start Windows the modem automatically starts and is ready for use To...

Page 19: ...OK Notes 1 Check the IBM Web site for the latest information When updates become available they are posted on http www ibm com thinkpad 2 You can also perform the basic modem functions by using the AT...

Page 20: ...a specific network implementation is only one of many ways to deliver high quality voice telephony to customers Failure of the modem to operate at high speed should not be reported as a fault unless o...

Page 21: ...800 26400 24000 21600 19200 16800 14400 12000 9600 7200 4800 bps K56flex downstream only up to 56000 bps V 90 downstream only up to 56000 bps Error correction protocols MNP2 4 Microcom error correctio...

Page 22: ...that came with the communication software To start the Auto Answer feature from your communication software use the command ATS n This command tells the modem to answer a call after a certain number...

Page 23: ...with fax software already installed use the fax software documentation included in the box your computer came in or the fax software online help for additional information Chapter 2 Using the feature...

Page 24: ...whether there is a problem with the DVD content 3 You need to disable system timers when viewing a DVD movie to avoid screen blanking DVD regional codes Regional coding is part of the protection strat...

Page 25: ...has been configured to provide the highest quality audio and video playback based on the available system resources You can alter the default settings however by changing the video resolution setting...

Page 26: ...iamatics DVD Express and then click Mediamatics DVD Player The DVD express operation window appears 3 Click the Play button The playback window appears 4 Follow the instructions on the screen For more...

Page 27: ...Chapter 3 Protecting your computer Protecting your computer 22 Using passwords 22 Using mechanical locks 22 Copyright IBM Corp 1999 21...

Page 28: ...the following passwords on your computer The power on password protects your computer from being used by unauthorized persons The hard disk password protects the data on your hard disk from being acce...

Page 29: ...judgments or warranties about the function quality or performance of locking devices and security features If you attach an option such as ThinkPad 570 UltraBase or port replicator to your computer re...

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Page 31: ...cator 26 Using the Fuel Gauge program 29 Saving battery power 30 Using the power management modes 30 Customizing power management 37 Setting the suspend timer 37 Enabling hibernation mode 39 Considera...

Page 32: ...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 10 C 50 F 2 If the battery pack has not been used for...

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: ...ery first You also can select suspend or hibernation mode To start the Fuel Gauge program click Start move the cursor to Program and ThinkPad and then click Fuel Gauge The following window appears Not...

Page 36: ...you don 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 behav...

Page 37: ...in the Fuel Gauge program For Windows 98 users Click Start and Shut Down and then select Stand by by clicking the radio button Note The term Stand by on the Windows 98 screen has a different meaning f...

Page 38: ...You can set the Suspend Timer in the Power Properties window 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 Window...

Page 39: ...from suspend mode whenever the battery is low Set RediSafe as follows From Windows 95 or Windows 98 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click the Power Management button 3 Click the Hibernati...

Page 40: ...check 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 oper...

Page 41: ...icator behaves in each power management mode The following figure shows the relationship between different power management modes how to switch between them and battery power consumption Current statu...

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Page 43: ...Properties window appears 3 Click 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 Laptop pow...

Page 44: ...Click OK For Windows NT 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click the Power Management button Three buttons appear on the right 3 Click the Power Mode Settings button The Power Mode Settings...

Page 45: ...ck Enable Hibernation If you have already created a hibernation file this button appears in gray and you cannot click it The Enable Hibernation subwindow appears 5 Click Create Now 6 Click Close then...

Page 46: ...nt to use the computer with the LCD closed for example when an external monitor and keyboard are used In such a case power on the computer with the LCD closed or use the ThinkPad Configuration program...

Page 47: ...ed Power Management Support area of the System Properties window your computer does not enter suspend mode Note You must set the Resume on incoming call option in the ThinkPad Configuration program so...

Page 48: ...power the computer does not enter hibernation mode This prevents possible problems from occurring with communication application programs after the computer returns to normal operation Note If the com...

Page 49: ...the DOS Editor DEVICE C DOS POWER EXE Using other battery saving methods Another battery saving method is to decrease the LCD brightness You can use the ThinkPad Configuration program to decrease the...

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Page 51: ...ards 48 CardBus Cards 48 ZV Cards 48 PC Card support software 49 Power management 50 Using a PC Card in Windows 95 with CardWorks 52 Self check 53 PC Card properties 54 Attributes 55 Resources 55 Driv...

Page 52: ...echnology 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 wit...

Page 53: ...n 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 services digi...

Page 54: ...rd device 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 powering off the computer re...

Page 55: ...ndows 98 CardWorks Windows 952 CardWizard Windows NT 4 0 16 bit PC Card Supported Supported Supported3 CardBus Card Supported Supported Supported3 ZV Card Note 1 Supported Not supported Notes 1Check t...

Page 56: ...with the card vendor whether the device driver is a client device driver or a point enabler For Windows NT you can select the PC Card support software or other software For details Using a PC Card in...

Page 57: ...Other Accepted Accepted Accepted Accepted Note Standby mode is always accepted Windows 98 might change the capability of the power state transition CardWizard for Windows NT enhances the capability of...

Page 58: ...his section PC Card properties CardWorks provides various information about 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 Y...

Page 59: ...dWorks 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 memory...

Page 60: ...card utilities 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 th...

Page 61: ...bled 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 the Wizard button and Auto Correct Resources Some resource inf...

Page 62: ...Memory 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 cards from the...

Page 63: ...p option appears in gray if the card is already stopped 2 Click Stop The following message appears The card has been stopped You can safely remove the card Help If you press F1 or click the Help butto...

Page 64: ...n use a mass storage modem or network PC Card as soon as you insert it into your computer you do not need to reboot PC Card Activator You can select the PC Card support function of Windows NT rather t...

Page 65: ...rdWizard for Windows NT The menu bar for the CardWizard window includes File View Actions Options and Help options Each option provides CardWizard functions to perform actions with cards modify user s...

Page 66: ...iver is the PC Card point enabler you cannot use the PC Card with CardWizard To use such a PC Card use the PC card support function of Windows NT rather than CardWizard For details see PC Card Activat...

Page 67: ...rage drive in the mass storage PC Card if relevant DOS Device The communication port for example COM 1 or drive letter used by this device if relevant Name When you select device drivers the following...

Page 68: ...is not supported by CardWizard However you cannot use some PC Cards such as a CardBus Card and some PC Card functions such as network PC Card hot swapping Enhanced power management The principal feat...

Page 69: ...suspend or hibernation mode Stopping the PC Card If you are removing a PC Card you must first stop it The system might freeze or data might be lost if a PC Card is removed before it is stopped Note Yo...

Page 70: ...Help If you press F1 or select the Help button you can get help for most of the windows A glossary of terms and an index of Help items are also available 64 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book...

Page 71: ...sferring data between memory and devices without processor intervention The system has eight DMA channels The IRQ levels DMA channels and I O addresses must be configured without introducing conflict...

Page 72: ...lick Properties General information as well as information on drivers and resources is displayed For example from the Driver window you can see the device driver version and you can update the driver...

Page 73: ...3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 You can select the base I O address if you enable this function Infrared Infrared Enabled Disabled I O address and IRQ 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 You can s...

Page 74: ...e for battery Customized Maximum Battery Life Maximum Performance You can set the power mode when you are using the battery pack Processor speed Fixed Max Fixed Medium Fixed Slow Auto Medium Auto Slow...

Page 75: ...uration program Resume on time Disabled Enabled Resume Timer 00 00 00 Resume Date 00 00 0000 You can set the resume time Resume on modem ring Disabled Enabled If you enable this function your computer...

Page 76: ...ou change the volume by pressing Fn PgUp or PgDn Other Resetting configuration data No Yes Select Yes if you want to reset your configuration data Booting the display device LCD CRT Both You can selec...

Page 77: ...k 9 Not used 10 Not used 11 PCI 12 Auxiliary device 13 Math co processor 14 Primary IDE 15 Secondary IDE in the ThinkPad 570 UltraBase System resources and IRQs The following table shows the available...

Page 78: ...3 0398 or 039B None 1 Hard disk drive 14 01F0 01F7 and 03F6 None None Infrared port OS other than Windows NT 4 0 4 3 4 3 3 4 5 or 7 Disabled 03F8 03FF 02F8 02FF 03E8 03EF 02E8 02EF 03F8 03FF 02F8 02FF...

Page 79: ...t 4 3 4 3 Disabled 03F8 03FF 02F8 02FF 03E8 03EF 02E8 02EF Disabled Timer 0 0040 0043 TrackPoint or mouse 12 0060 and 0064 Video PCI IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 15 03B0 03BB or 03C0 03DF A0000 BFFFF C0000 CBF...

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Page 81: ...tions Page How can I stop the screen from blanking 76 How can I set the infrared port 76 How can I set the serial connector 77 How can I switch the TrackPoint and mouse 78 How can I set the display re...

Page 82: ...uch as the LCD turnoff timer or the system standby timer with the ThinkPad Configuration program 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click the Power Management button then click the Power Sch...

Page 83: ...you are trying to communicate with Check the online help for your communication software if the other device appears to be working properly How can I use my serial connector as a communication port I...

Page 84: ...n I am away from my desk The TrackPoint has an auto disable setting that disables it when you power on or restart the computer with an external mouse attached When you want to enable the TrackPoint re...

Page 85: ...e Driver Wizard window appears 6 Click the Next button 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...

Page 86: ...Driver Wizard window appears 9 Check if the display driver information in the window is correct If necessary install the display driver by following the instructions on the screen 10 Click the OK but...

Page 87: ...ation on installing a new operating system and device drivers You can get the ThinkPad device drivers by using the Diskette Factory Before installing a new operating system do the following 1 Print In...

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Page 89: ...alling software for Windows 98 85 Overall procedure 85 Installing Microsoft Windows 98 86 Installing software for Windows 95 88 Overall procedure 89 Installing Microsoft Windows 95 90 Installing Windo...

Page 90: ...bes how to install a supported operating system and corresponding device drivers using the Software Selections CD You should print the sections you will be using before you reinstall the operating sys...

Page 91: ...Software Selections main window appears 5 Click Install Software 6 Click the View All radio button above the Program Name list window All the device drivers and other programs in the Software Selectio...

Page 92: ...t a blank diskette into the diskette drive b Open the Control Panel window c Double click Add Remove Programs d Click the Startup Disk tab e Click Create Disk f Follow the instructions on the screen 1...

Page 93: ...8SUPP directory is copied to drive C f Enter EXIT to close the DOS prompts 11 After the installation has finished remove the Software Selections CD from the CD ROM drive and restart the computer Note...

Page 94: ...the Microsoft Web site http www microsoft com windows downloards contents updates Your version of Windows 95 You can check which version of Windows 95 you are using by clicking Start and moving the c...

Page 95: ...ograms that you want to install You can select multiple device drivers and programs 8 Click the Install button at the bottom right of the window and follow the instructions on the screen You need to i...

Page 96: ...ck the Startup Disk tab 5 Click Create Disk 6 Follow the instructions on the screen Installing Windows 95 OSR1 1 Make sure there is enough space in the hard disk to store the cabinet files and the ins...

Page 97: ...ntering SETUP EXE at the temporary directory prompt 10 Refer to the Windows 95 documentation and the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation 11 To activate the PC Card slot...

Page 98: ...of the CD ROM drive c is the drive letter of your hard disk drive and win95 is the temporary directory that you made in step 2 5 Press Enter 6 Replace the Windows 95 CD ROM with the Software Selection...

Page 99: ...oftware Selections CD 16 At the DOS prompt type the following src_cd DATA WIN95 cc QFE444 PCCARDUP EXE where src_cd is the drive letter of the CD ROM drive and cc is the respective country code 17 Pre...

Page 100: ...n shipped with this version to finish the installation 24 To activate the PC Card slot double click the PC Card icon in the Control Panel The PC Card Wizard window launches Click No twice and reboot t...

Page 101: ...ton above the Program Name list window All the device drivers and other programs in the Software Selections CD are listed 7 Select the check box of the device drivers and programs that you want to ins...

Page 102: ...ive 2 Go to the CD ROM drive then go to the I386 directory For example if your CD ROM drive letter is D go to D I386 3 At the command prompt type WINNT and press Enter For example D I386 WINNT Follow...

Page 103: ...Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature with your computer do the following 1 If your system is connected to a network log off before starting the installation 2 You need to uninstall PC Card suppo...

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Page 105: ...ement Task Force DMTF 102 Remote program load RPL 102 Preboot eXecution Environment PXE 102 Wake on LAN 103 Waking up from suspend mode by an incoming call 103 Universal Management Agent 104 Asset ID...

Page 106: ...res already integrated into the client system and the network This section describes the system management features of your computer including the following The system management features of your comp...

Page 107: ...esktop Management Interface DMI 4 is an interface for managing computers in a network Using DMI a system administrator can easily make an inventories of all the software and hardware of the computers...

Page 108: ...ke advantage of RPL If you use RPL with LCCM software you can use the Hybrid RPL feature With Hybrid RPL you install hybrid images or files on the hard disk Each time the computer starts from the netw...

Page 109: ...Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature you can use the Wake on LAN function The Wake on LAN function is valid only when both your computer and the Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Featur...

Page 110: ...ts by SMART drives into useful responses such as E mail messages alphanumeric and numeric pages screen messages automated backup routines audio messages or the execution of some other program Netfinit...

Page 111: ...ord is set but you did not specify it when you started BIOS Setup Utility you cannot use these functions Enabling or disabling Wake on LAN This setting is used to enable or disable the Wake on LAN fea...

Page 112: ...function do the following For Windows 95 systems Add the following line in the AUTOEXEC BAT file in the root directory of the boot drive SET NFWAKEONLAN YES For Windows NT systems 1 Log on to the sys...

Page 113: ...t to move b Use the or to move the device 4 Press PF10 Note If you want to initialize the settings press PF9 and make the settings again Enabling or disabling a Flash POST BIOS update from the network...

Page 114: ...ing 1 Start the BIOS Setup Utility menu For details User s Reference 2 Select the CONFIG item The Config item submenu appears 3 Select the Network item The Network item submenu appears 4 Select either...

Page 115: ...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 117: ...ter the following PS2 command options from the DOS command prompts on Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows NT or DOS to set the features for your computer When entering a command enter it in the following sy...

Page 118: ...ional 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 com...

Page 119: ...isplay the DMA channel assignments IRQ PCIIRQ Disable 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 15 STARTup Enable Disable DMA CPU speed Set the processor speed AC Specifies CPU speed when the AC Adapter is connected DC Specifi...

Page 120: ...ENtation Enable Disable BRightness High Normal SCreen LCD CRT BOTH Infrared features command Set the features for the infrared port IR IR Enable Disable ADDress DMA IRQ COMADDress 1 2 3 4 0 1 3 Disabl...

Page 121: ...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 command before using thi...

Page 122: ...er of minutes Set the timer to enter suspend mode after the specified number of minutes Set the hard disk drive power management timer for the specified number of minutes Set the LCD off timer for the...

Page 123: ...POwer LCd DISK and SPeed to their original values Note This command is effective on the current power management mode set by the PM command Set the power management mode to enter when a low battery co...

Page 124: ...splay the help menu Power off the computer Enable or disable the automatic CPU clock control Enable or disable the automatic PCI BUS clock control Set the second IDE device in the UltraBay or docking...

Page 125: ...from 115 2 Kbps or 57 6 Kbps to 300 Kbps All commands and data must be issued to the modem using one of the valid DTE speeds Command format All commands except A must begin with the AT prefix followe...

Page 126: ...es pulse dial s T Specifies tone dial default s W Waits for a second dial tone s V Switches to speakerphone mode s Specifies pause s Waits for 5 seconds of silence s Specifies flash s Returns to comma...

Page 127: ...d specified by S37 N1 Enables automode with the modem handshake speed specified by S37 default O0 Returns to data mode O1 Starts an equalizer retrain and returns to data mode P Specifies pulse dial Q0...

Page 128: ...ed AT commands Command Function C0 Specifies that carrier detect CD is always on C1 Turns on CD when the remote carrier is present default D0 Ignores DTR signal D1 Returns modem to command mode after...

Page 129: ...e default K4 Enables XON XOFF software flow control Q0 Asynchronous mode buffered same as N0 Q5 Error control mode buffered same as N3 default Q6 Asynchronous mode buffered same as N0 C0 Disables data...

Page 130: ...he commands you type They are called response codes Digital code Word code Meaning 0 OK The command was run without error 1 Connect The modem was connected at 300 bits per second bps 2 Ring A ringing...

Page 131: ...connected at 19200 bps 18 Connect 57600EC The modem was connected at 57600 bps 24 Connect 7200EC The modem was connected at 7200 bps 25 Connect 12000EC The modem was connected at 12000 bps 28 Connect...

Page 132: ...odem was connected at 40000 EC bits s 56 K rate 75 Connect 42000EC The modem was connected at 42000 EC bits s 56 K rate 76 Connect 44000EC The modem was connected at 44000 EC bits s 56 K rate 77 Conne...

Page 133: ...class 5 data compression MNP 4 MNP class 4 error control only NoEC No error control protocol S registers S registers are information storage areas inside the modem The AT command set users the S regi...

Page 134: ...ter Function Register units Default S0 Auto answer ring 0 255 rings 0 S1 Ring counter 0 255 rings 0 S2 Escape code character 0 127 ASCII 43 S3 Carriage return character 0 127 ASCII 13 S4 Line feed cha...

Page 135: ...5 S12 Escape character detect time 0 255 50ths of a second 50 S28 V 34 modulation enable disable 0 255 ASCII 1 S35 Data calling tone 0 1 ASCII 0 S37 Connection speed Bitmapped register 0 S38 K56flex c...

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Page 137: ...unishment such as dropping or bumping Do not place heavy objects 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 sh...

Page 138: ...external or removable hard disk diskette or CD ROM drive when it is outside your computer Do not press on the middle part of the diskette drive or CD ROM drive Do not insert a diskette at an angle No...

Page 139: ...k of suffocation from plastic bags Register your ThinkPad products with IBM refer to the Setup Guide This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen Registering your comp...

Page 140: ...your computer depends on such conditions as the usage frequency the operating temperature and the period in storage if unused The following tips can help you to extend the life of your battery Do not...

Page 141: ...g and communicating information from the field For more information on these computers consult your IBM Business Partner Ergonomics information This is important information you should read before usi...

Page 142: ...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 143: ...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 or vi...

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Page 145: ...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 146: ...ering any questions you might have such as How to set up your computer How to install and set up your IBM options purchased directly from IBM or through an IBM reseller How to use the 30 day support f...

Page 147: ...t computers can be repaired the day that they arrive at the IBM repair location Support personnel first try to solve your problem over the phone If they are unsuccessful you can arrange for EasyServ s...

Page 148: ...ated Fax System call In the U S 1 800 426 3395 In Canada 1 800 465 3299 Electronic support services If you have a modem you can get help from several popular services Bulletin boards and online inform...

Page 149: ...zed IBM Web site tailored to their machine type computing environment and such individual interests as business applications or games Once you set up a profile with IBM you are thereafter greeted by n...

Page 150: ...Line The Enhanced PC Support Line is available for desktop and mobile IBM computers that are not connected to a network Technical support is provided for IBM computers and IBM or non IBM options opera...

Page 151: ...or simple and complex networks made up of IBM workstations and servers using major network operating systems This line also supports the many popular non IBM adapters and network interface cards This...

Page 152: ...ller 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 regions contact your IBM re...

Page 153: ...there is or will be a corrective program Getting update diskettes You can obtain update diskettes from IBM Software Solutions Center 1 800 992 4777 for the U S and Canada An IBM authorized reseller o...

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Page 155: ...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 edition...

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Page 157: ...Corporation in the United States and or other countries ActionMedia LANDesk MMX Pentium and ProShare are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and or other countries For a complete lis...

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Page 159: ...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 160: ...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 161: ...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 162: ...used 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 memo...

Page 163: ...izard for Windows NT 58 59 60 63 enhanced power management 62 help 63 hot swapping the PC Card 61 PC Card activator 61 CardWizard for Windows NT continued PC Card properties 60 self check 59 stopping...

Page 164: ...ling continued Windows NT 95 OS 2 service 147 P password 22 PC Card 16 bit PC Card 47 CardBus Card 48 modem card 47 network card 47 power management 50 restrictions and hints 48 SCSI card 47 storage c...

Page 165: ...publications ordering 147 R RediSafe 33 region code setting 19 reinstalling software 81 remote program load RPL 102 resource conflict 65 restrictions and hints for PC Card 48 ruggedized mobile comput...

Page 166: ...W Wake on LAN 103 waking up from suspend mode 103 warranty and repair services 146 Wfm 101 Windows 95 installing 90 Windows 98 installing 86 Windows NT installing 96 160 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book...