Contents
Finding Information in this Online User's Guide ......... viii
Chapter 1. Using Your Computer Outside Your Home
Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Changing the Date and Time ..................... 2
Power Cord Requirements ...................... 3
Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem ..... 5
Chapter 2. Using Audio and Modem Features ......... 7
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
Watching a DVD Movie ....................... 17
Chapter 3. Protecting 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 Pack ....................... 24
Charging the Battery Pack .................... 24
Monitoring the Battery Status .................. 24
Saving Battery Power ........................ 29
Using the Power Management Modes ............. 29
Customizing Power Management ................ 36
Considerations When Using a Power Management Mode .. 39
Using Other Battery-Saving Methods .............. 44
Chapter 5. Using Your Computer with a PC Card ...... 45
Using a PC Card ........................... 47
PC Card Types .......................... 47
PC Card Interface ......................... 49
PC Card Support Software ..................... 50
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using a PC Card in Windows 95 (with CardWorks) ....... 53
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