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Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged
Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer
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Occasionally clean your computer
as follows:
•
Use a soft cloth moistened with a nonalkaline detergent to wipe
the exterior of the computer.
•
Gently wipe the LCD with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid using alcohol
or detergent to clean the LCD.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
14
Default Chapter
7
About this Book
7
Information Notices
8
Ergonomics Information
10
Safety Notice
12
Laser Compliance Statement (for the 310ED Only)
13
Table of Contents
14
Chapter 1. Getting Started
19
Overall Setup Procedures
20
Checking Your Items
22
Setting up Your Computer
24
Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer
29
Locations
30
Locations
33
System Status Indicators
34
Providing Power
36
Operating the Trackpoint III Pointing Device
38
Cleaning the Cap
40
Using the Fn Key Function
41
Operating the Numeric Keypad
43
Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged
44
Carrying the Computer
46
Chapter 3. Operating Your Computer
47
What Happens When Power Is Turned on
48
Using Notebook Manager
49
Starting Notebook Manager
49
Information Viewer
50
Post
51
Boot Device
52
Password
53
Hotkey Icon
54
Power Saving
55
Display
57
IDE Adapter
58
Using the Computer LCD or the External Monitor
59
Display Output Type
59
Points to Consider When Using the DOS Screen on the LCD
60
Attaching a Monitor
60
Setting the Monitor Type and the Display Driver
61
Using SVGA Video Mode
62
Connecting an External Monitor to the Computer
62
Using PC Cards
64
About Cardbus PC Cards
65
About Zoomed Video Port Cards
65
Audio Features
66
Using the External Diskette Drive
67
Using the CD-ROM Drive
68
Handling Compact Discs
69
Chapter 4. Using Battery Power
70
Charging the Battery Pack
71
Charging with the AC Adapter
71
Battery Pack Maintenance
73
Replacing the Battery Pack
74
Monitoring the Battery-Power Status
76
Using the Battery-Power Status Indicator
76
Using the Fuel-Gauge Icon
77
Low Battery Condition
77
Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation
78
Using Advanced Power Management
78
Decreasing LCD Brightness
80
Using the Battery Power-Management Function
81
Display Standby Mode
83
Hard Disk Standby Mode
83
Standby Mode
83
Hibernation Mode
84
Preserving Battery-Pack Life
78
Chapter 5. Protecting Your Computer
87
Using the Power-On Password
88
Setting the Power-On Password
88
Changing the Power-On Password
89
Removing the Power-On Password
89
Entering the Power-On Password
89
Using the Setup Password
91
Setting the Setup Password
91
Changing the Setup Password
92
Removing a Setup Password
92
Entering the Setup Password
92
Using Locks
94
Using Locking Devices
94
Affixing a Nameplate
95
Chapter 6. Installing and Removing Options
96
Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
97
Installing PC Cards
99
Removing PC Cards
102
Increasing Memory Capacity
103
Installing a DIMM
103
Removing a DIMM
105
Attaching an External Numeric Keypad or a Mouse
106
Attaching an External Keyboard
107
Attaching a Printer
108
Chapter 7. Installing Software
109
What You Need for Your Computer
110
Installing the Operating System and Device Drivers
111
Accessing Remote Software Services
112
Creating Installation Diskettes
113
Installing Software for DOS
114
Installing IBM PC DOS Version 7.0
115
Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for DOS
115
Installing the Sleep Manager Program for DOS
115
Installing the Audio Device Driver for DOS
116
Installing the PC Card Driver for DOS
116
Installing Software for Windows 3.11
117
Installing Microsoft Windows 3.11
118
Installing the Display Driver for Windows 3.11
119
Installing the Display Driver
119
Selecting the Resolution
119
Installing the PC Card Program for DOS and Windows 3.11
120
Installing the Audio Support Software for Windows 3.11
121
Installing Software for Windows 95
122
Installing Microsoft Windows 95
123
Installing the Display Driver for Windows 95
123
Updating the PC Card Driver with Zoomed Video Support
124
Changing the Screen Parameters
124
Installing the Audio Support Software for Windows 95
125
Installing the Audio Driver
125
Installing the Audio Software
125
Installing the Sleep Manager Program for Windows 95
126
Installing the Notebook Manager Program
126
Installing the Safeoff Program
126
Installing the Tdial Program
127
Chapter 8. Solving Computer Problems
128
Default Chapter
129
Frequently Asked Questions and Problems
129
Troubleshooting Charts
133
POST Error Codes
133
Runtime Error Codes
136
Getting Service
137
Recording Your Computer Problem
138
Listing Installed Options
139
Recording Identification Numbers
139
How to Receive Customer Support and Service
140
Getting Help by Telephone
140
Online Housecall
141
Thinkpad Easyserv
141
Getting Information by Fax
142
Using Electronic Support Services
142
Enhanced PC Support Line
143
Purchasing Additional Services
143
Network and Server Support Line
144
Ordering Support Line Services
144
Warranty and Repair Services
145
About Your Warranty
146
Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates
146
Ordering Publications
146
Appendix A. Avoiding Hardware Conflicts
147
Avoiding System Resource Conflicts
147
List of System Resources
148
Appendix B. Advanced Information for PC Cards
150
Phoenix Card Manager
151
Pcmsetup for Windows
152
Adding Options
152
Specifying a Fax/Modem Communications Port
152
Specifying the Flash File System Path
153
Setting Advanced Options
154
Event Processor Daemon (EPD) Utility
156
Pcmrman for DOS
157
Displaying Resources
157
Modifying Resources
157
Cardagent Utility
159
Viewing the Client Driver List
159
Viewing the Event Log
160
Performing PC Card Diagnostics
161
Configuring PC Cards
162
Resolving PC Card Conflicts
163
Understanding Event-Triggered Associations
164
Appendix C. BIOS Utility
166
When to Use the BIOS Utility
167
Entering the BIOS Utility
168
Using the BIOS Utility
169
Exiting the BIOS Utility
169
Basic System Settings
170
System Security
172
Power Management Settings
178
Load Setup Default Settings
181
Appendix D. Features and Specifications
182
Specifications
184
Diskette Standards
185
IBM Power Cords
186
Statement of Limited Warranty
188
Warranty Service
189
Limitation of Liability
190
Appendix E. Notices
191
Notices
191
Trademarks
191
Electronic Emission Notices
192
Energy Star Logo Statement
193
Glossary
194
Index
197
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