Chapter 1. Getting Started
Welcome to the world of ThinkPad computers!
The ThinkPad computer is designed to meet your multimedia and
mobile computing needs. You can use your computer in the office or
at home as a desktop computer by attaching an external keyboard,
display, or other external devices. And, of course, your computer
can be easily carried wherever you need a computer “on the go.”
This chapter describes step-by-step instructions to help you set up
your new computer.
Overall Setup Procedures
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Checking Your Items .......................... 4
Setting Up Your Computer ...................... 7
Walking through the ThinkPad Basics ............... 13
Sending a Fax Message (Mwave Model Only) ........ 13
Attaching a Printer ........................ 14
Using the Infrared Communication ............... 15
Capturing a Motion Video (Enhanced Video Model Only) .. 16
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