Chapter 1
Getting familiar with your computer
This chapter provides basic information about your computer.
Note
To power off the computer, hold the power switch for just a
second and release it. Wait at least 5 seconds before powering
on again or resuming normal operation from suspend or
hibernation mode.
Identifying the hardware features .................. 2
System-status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Functions of your computer ..................... 8
Keyboard functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fn key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
UltraslimBay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ThinkPad Utility programs .................... 16
Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ThinkPad Configuration program ............... 25
Online User's Guide ........................ 29
Backing up your system ....................... 30
Recovering lost or damaged software ............. 30
Using the Software Selections CD .............. 30
Using the Recovery CD .................... 32
ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ThinkPad Web site ........................ 35
Replacing the battery pack ..................... 36
Getting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Help at the ThinkPad Web site ................. 38
Help by telephone ......................... 39
Recording sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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