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Infrared Communication Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 An Enhanced Video or MPEG Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Audio or Telephony Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 PC Card or Built-in Modem Problems . ...

About This Book This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM ThinkPad 600E computer. Beforeusing the computer, be sure to read the ThinkPad Setup Guide and Chapter 1 of this book. Chapter 1, "Getting Familiar with Your Computer," acquaints you with the basic features of ...

Icons Used in This Book For procedures or information unique to the operating systeminstalled in your computer: W IN 98 Information for MicrosoftWindows 98 users OS/2 Information for IBM OperatingSystem/2 (OS/2) users W IN 95 Information for MicrosoftWindows 95 users DOS Information for IBM DOSusers...

Safety Information Electrical Safety Notice Note: In the U.K., by law: The telephone line cable must be connected after thepower cord. The power cord must be disconnected after thetelephone line cable. DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, andcommunication cables is hazardous. To avoid sh...

DANGER Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit therechargeable battery pack. Do not put it in trash that isdisposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required bylocal ordinances or regulations. In the United States,call IBM at 1-800-IBM-4333 for information on disposal. DANGER The lithium b...

Laser Compliance Statement The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive in the IBM ThinkPad 600Ecomputer is a laser product. The drive's classification label (shownbelow) is located on the top of the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTLASER KLASSE 1LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITEAPPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT The dr...

This chapter provides basic information about your computer. Note To power off the computer, wait at least 5 seconds before youpower it on again. If you put your computer into suspend orhibernation mode, you should also wait at least 5 seconds beforeresuming normal operation. Identifying the Hardwar...

Identifying the Hardware Features Identifying the Hardware Features Front View 19 18 17 16 15 13 12 11 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 10 14 2 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference

Identifying the Hardware Features Rear View 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 11 10 6 4 Bottom View 1 4 5 2 3 6 7 8 9 4 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference

Identifying the Hardware Features Rear View of the Computer 1 The security keyhole is used with a mechanicallock. 2 The modem connector is used for connecting yourcomputer to a telephoneline. 3 The power switch turns the computer on and off. 4 The reset switch is used to power the computer off ifan ...

System-Status Indicators System-Status Indicators The system-status indicators on the computer show the currentstatus of your computer by their on or off states and colors (greenand orange). Each indicator is identified with a symbol. Thefollowing shows the location and the meaning of each icon: 3 4...

Functions of Your Computer Functions of Your Computer This section describes the following features: Keyboard functions UltraslimBay ThinkPad utilitiesThe Online User's Guide Keyboard Functions Your computer's keyboard has the following functions: TrackPoint Fn key Numeric keypad TrackPoint The keyb...

Functions of Your Computer The TrackPoint consists of a stick on the keyboard and three clickbuttons below the keyboard. Movement of the cursor on the screenis controlled by the amount of pressure that you apply to the nonslipcap on the stick in any direction parallel to the keyboard; the stickitsel...

Functions of Your Computer Left click button Right click button Center button Stick Cursor 2 Press the left and right click buttons with either thumb toselect and drag as required by your software. By enabling Press-to-Select, you can make the TrackPoint stickfunction the same as the left or right c...

Functions of Your Computer Fn Key The Fn key function allows you to change operational featuresinstantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold theFn key 1 ; then press the appropriate function key 2 (F1 to F12, PgUp, PgDn, or BackSpace). 1 2 The Fn Key Lock Function The following set...

Functions of Your Computer Feature andicon Key Combination Meaning Screenexpansion + The LCD screen image size switches between expanded andnormal mode if the size of your LCD image is smaller thanthat of the physical LCD. Volume up + The volume increases. Volume down + The volume decreases. Mute + ...

Functions of Your Computer Numeric Keypad The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if theywere a 10-key numeric keypad. (The numeric keypad on thekeyboard is not active when the external keyboard or the externalnumeric keypad is attached to the computer.) To enable or disable the numer...

Functions of Your Computer UltraslimBay Your ThinkPad 600E computer has an UltraslimBay. UltraslimBay You can install one of the following in the UltraslimBay: * Weight-saver bezel * Diskette drive * DVD drive * CD-ROM drive * LS-120 drive * Secondary hard disk drive adapter * Secondary battery * Fo...

Functions of Your Computer ThinkPad Utility Programs Your computer has the following utility programs for easyconfiguration: Easy-SetupThinkPad Configuration program This section summarizes these utility programs. Easy-Setup Your computer provides a user-friendly program called Easy-Setup, which all...

Functions of Your Computer 3 Move to an icon you want to change, using the arrowkeys or the TrackPoint, and click on the icon. A submenu is displayed. 4 Change the items you wish to change. 5 Click on Exit to exit from the submenu. 6 Click on Restart to exit from the “Easy-Setup” menu. Your computer...

Functions of Your Computer Clicking on the Date/Time button displays the following “Date andTime” submenu, which you can use to set the current date and time: To change the date and time, do the following: 1 Move the cursor to any field (Year, Month, Day, Hour,Minute, Second); then type the date and...

Functions of Your Computer * Clicking on the Password button displays the “Password” submenu, * which you can use to set passwords: For more information on passwords “Using Passwords” on page 94. * Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the * power-on password. * Selecting this icon disp...

Functions of Your Computer You must be extremely carefulnot to specify a wrong deviceduring a copy, save, or a formatoperation after you change yourstartup sequence. If you specifya wrong device, your data andprograms might be erased oroverwritten. 2 Click on Power-On or Network. 3 Move the cursor t...

Functions of Your Computer The Network submenu: (This function can be used only with a docking station option.You can enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function.) CDROM PCMCIA HDD-4 HDD-3 FDD-1 FDD-2 HDD-1 HDD-2 Network Reset If Wake on LAN is enabled, the network administrator can poweron remote ma...

Functions of Your Computer ThinkPad Configuration Program To get specific details aboutThinkPad Configuration program,click on the Help button. The ThinkPad Configuration program allows you to set up andcustomize the computer's built-in devices to your needs. Forexample, you can enable or disable a ...

Functions of Your Computer W IN NT For Windows NT:To start the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows NT, do asfollows: 1 Click on Start at the bottom corner of the screen. 2 Move the cursor on Programs, ThinkPad; then click onThinkPad Configuration. The following window appears: 1 2 3 4 5 9 6 8...

Functions of Your Computer Online User's Guide Your computer features an Online User's Guide, so that you will always have key information at your fingertips even if you aretraveling. It contains the following information: Basic: – Using your computer outside your country– Using audio and modem feat...

Backing Up Your System Backing Up Your System To back up your system or reinstall the operating system, yourThinkPad computer has the following features: The ThinkPad Customization CDThe Recovery CDThe Diskette Factory program ConfigSafeThe ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board Recovering Lost or Dama...

Backing Up Your System System Customization Use this page for doing the following: – Reinstalling a software application for Windows 98 – Reinstalling a hardware device driver for Windows 98 – Installing all hardware device drivers when installing Windows 95 – Installing all hardware device drivers ...

Backing Up Your System If you have a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive installed in your computer's UltraslimBay and you don't have an external diskettedrive attached, go to “Case 1” on page 32. If you have a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive installed in your computer's UltraslimBay and you do have an external diskett...

Backing Up Your System 11 Follow the instructions on the screen . 12 When a completion message appears, remove theRecovery CD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 13 Power off the computer. 14 Power on your computer while pressing and holding theF1 key. Hold the F1 key until the Easy-Setup window appea...

Backing Up Your System 6 When a completion message appears, remove theRecovery CD Boot diskette form the diskette drive. 7 Press Restart. Your computer restarts with the preinstalled configuration. The recovery program on the boot diskette includes drivers tosupport many devices such as an external ...

Backing Up Your System 5 Click on Build. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information about installing a new operating system (such as Windows NT) and device drivers “Advanced” in the Online User's Guide. 1. You can select more than one group by clicking while pressing Ctrl. 2. The ...

Replacing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack To replace the battery pack, do as follows: 1 Power off your computer, or enter hibernation mode. . 2 Disconnect the AC Adapter and cables . 3 Close the LCD, and turn the computer over . 4 Slide the battery pack latch to unlocked position 1 ; the...

Replacing the Battery Pack 6 Gently push the battery pack back into the space; thenslide the battery pack latch to the locked position. Unlock Lock You have finished replacing the battery pack. Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 37

Getting Service Getting Service Purchasing an IBM PC hardware product entitles you to receivesupport and services during the limited warranty period. If you needadditional support and services, a wide variety of extended solutionsthat addresses most needs are available for purchase. About Your Warra...

Getting Service Help by Telephone You can get support and information by telephone during the limitedwarranty period at no additional charge, through the IBM PC HelpCenter. Experienced technical-support representatives will be onhand to assist you in answering any questions you might have, suchas: H...

Getting Service Recording Sheet Option List * Fill out the following list with the items which correspond with the * features of your computer. If you have two or more devices, note * each of them. For example, if you have two DIMMs, put the check * mark to the DIMM check box; then note “128 MB x 2....

Getting Service Problem Recording Sheet Computer information: Machine type:_________ Serial number:_________ Date of purchase:___/___/___ Type of problem: Continuous problem Intermittent problem Error code: The operating system and its version number, if available: Application programs running at th...

Customizing the TrackPoint Customizing the TrackPoint You can customize the TrackPoint by doing the following: 1 Open the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on the TrackPoint button ( ). 3 Click on TrackPoint Properties.... The “TrackPoint Properties” window appears: You can set the following f...

Customizing the TrackPoint Setting Sensitivity This function adjusts the force required for both cursor movementand Press-to-Select. Slide toward Firm Touch to increase the forceneeded to move the cursor and to activate Press-to-Select. Slidetoward Light Touch to decrease the force needed to move th...

Customizing the TrackPoint Setting Scrolling or Magnifying Glass By clicking on the Scrolling tab, you can set the scrolling propertiesof your TrackPoint. Choose Scrolling or the Magnifying Glass Function Select one of the following radio buttons: – Scrolling This function enables you to navigate ea...

Customizing the TrackPoint – Neither This function disables the scrolling and magnifying glassfunctions. Choose Scrolling Method Select one of the following radio buttons: – Press Center Button, then use TrackPoint This option enables you to hold down the center click buttonon the keyboard and then ...

Increasing Memory Increasing Memory Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programsrun faster. You can increase the amount of memory in yourcomputer by installing a dual inline memory module (DIMM), available as an option. Different capacities of DIMM (up to 128 MB) are available. Yo...

Increasing Memory Installing the DIMM To install the DIMM, do the following: 1 Power off the computer; then disconnect the AC Adapterand all cables from the computer. 2 Close the LCD, turn the computer over and then remove the battery pack. ( page 36.) 3 Loosen the screw on the memory slot cover; th...

Increasing Memory To avoid damaging the DIMM, donot touch its contact edge. 4 Find the notch on the side of the DIMM. 5 With the notched end of the DIMM toward the right sideof the socket, insert the DIMM, at an angle ofapproximately 20°, into the socket; then press it firmly 1 . 6 Pivot the DIMM un...

Increasing Memory 7 Replace the memory slot cover over the memory slot,aligning the back side of the cover first; then tighten thescrew. 8 Replace the battery pack. ( page 36.) 9 Turn the computer over again and power it on. 10 Confirm that the new memory size appears at the upperleft corner of the ...

Increasing Memory 1. For the following status, power off the computer and go to page 50 to reinstall the DIMM and do the memory test withEasy-Setup (see page 155). If a 2 1 error code appears under the memory count. 48576 KB OK 2 1 If the total memory size is not the same as the value you calculated...

Increasing Memory Removing the DIMM 1 Power off the computer and disconnect the AC Adapterand all cables from the computer. 2 Close the LCD, turn the computer over, and then removethe battery pack. 3 Loosen the screw and remove the memory slot cover. 4 Press out on the latches on both edges of the s...

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacingthe original, built-in hard disk drive with an optional one. You canpurchase the option from your IBM reseller or IBM marketingrepresentative. To replace the hard disk drive...

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 3 Remove the coin screw by rotating it counterclockwisewith a coin, as shown 1 ; then remove the hard disk drive cover 2 . 2 1 CAUTION Do not use your fingernails to open the hard disk drivecover. You might injure your fingernails. To open the drivecover, use a coin. 4 ...

Attachin the Diskette Drive Externally Attachin the Diskette Drive Externally You can connect the diskette drive to the external diskette-driveconnector and use it as an external diskette drive. To attach thediskette drive externally, do the following: 1 Power off the computer. 2 Insert the diskette...

Attachin the Diskette Drive Externally 1. When a diskette drive is attached externally, another diskette drive cannot be installed in the UltraslimBay 2. The external diskette drive and a diskette drive in the docking station use a common port. You can use twodiskette drives among three locations (e...

Attachin the Diskette Drive Externally Removing the Diskette Drive from the Enclosure The enclosure is designed onlyfor the diskette drive. Do notinsert any other drive into it. The diskette drive enclosure has a lock on the bottom. To removethe diskette drive from the enclosure, hold the lock in th...

Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard This section explains how to attach an external mouse, externalnumeric keypad, and external keyboard to your computer. Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad You can attach an external mouse or...

Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard You can use both the IBM PS/2Miniature Mouse and theTrackPoint as an input device.To connect a mouse other thanan IBM PS/2 Miniature Mouse “Disabling the TrackPoint” on page 65. If you want to use both the external numeric keypad and mouse atthe same...

Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse If you want to attach an external keyboard to your computer, do theone of the following: Use the optional keyboard/mouse cable.Use an optional port replicator. The external keyboard will not work if it is conn...

Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard To attach the external keyboard, power off the computer, attach thekeyboard to the keyboard connector of the keyboard/mouse cable 1 , and then attach the keyboard/mouse cable to the computer 2 . You can attach a mouse to the mouse connector of thekey...

Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard Disabling the TrackPoint The TrackPoint is designed to work simultaneously with anotherpointing device (such as a mouse) attached to the system. Butsome mouse types require the TrackPoint to be disabled before youcan use them, such as: A mouse that i...

Attaching an External Monitor Attaching an External Monitor This section provides information about using the computer LCD andan external monitor (CRT). The LCD of your computer uses thin-film transister ( TFT) technology. The LCD displays output with XGA (1024x768 resolution) videomode and 16M colo...

Attaching an External Monitor 5 Change the display output location by clicking on the Both LCD and CRT Display ( ) button or the CRT Display Only ( ) button (with Windows 98, at the top left of the screen; with Windows NT, a little to the right ofthe top center of the screen). Do not change the disp...

Attaching an External Monitor a) Click on Start. b) Move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel; and then click on Control Panel. c) Double-click on Display. d) Select the Settings tab. e) Click on the Advanced... button. f) Click on the Monitor tab. g) Click on the Change... button. The “Update D...

Attaching an External Monitor Displaying output on the LCD or on both the LCD and the external monitor (LCD Only or Both LCD and CRT Display) Displaying output only on the external monitor (CRT Display Only) Resolution Supported Color Depth 640x480 (VGA) 16, 256, 64K, and 16M 800x600 (SVGA) 256, 64K...

Attaching an External Monitor Attaching a Television to Your Computer This section is applicable only if your computer has video-out connector. For considerations on using a television page 75. You can attach a television (NTSC or PAL) to your computer anddisplay the computer output on it. To displa...

Attaching an External Monitor Using a Dual Display Function Windows 98 supports a function named Multiple Display Support, and your computer supports a function named dual display in the Windows 98 environment. This function allows the Windows 98desktop to display output on the LCD-CRT display pair ...

Attaching an External Monitor $ The image of two monitors assigned with numbers appears. 12 Click on the Monitor-2 icon (for the secondary display,either the CRT or the TV). 13 Click on Yes to enable monitor 2. 14 Click on the Monitor-1 icon (for the primary display, theLCD). $ 15 Select the color d...

Attaching an External Monitor 6 Remove the check mark from the Extend my Windowsdesktop onto this monitor check box. The secondary display (monitor 2) is disabled, but you canreenable it by following the procedure from step 12 onpage 73. $ To disable the dual display function entirely (for better $ ...

Attaching an External Monitor Considerations The primary display is always the LCD of your computer and the secondary display is either a CRT or a television. You can select up to 64K colors for your secondary display, either the CRT or the television. You can select a resolution up to 1024x768 for ...

Installing a PC Card Installing a PC Card This section describes how to install a PC Card. Do not insert a PC Card whilethe computer is in suspend modeor hibernation mode. Otherwise,the system might hang. Your computer has two PC Card slots (upper slot and lower slot)and supports the following types...

Installing a PC Card Lower slot Upper slot 3 Press the PC Card firmly into the connector. You have completed setting up the PC Card, and you can now use it. For information on how to use the PC Card software “Basic” in the Online User's Guide. For Windows 98: If you have not installed the PC Card dr...

Installing a PC Card Removing the PC Card Do not remove a PC Card whilethe computer is in suspend modeor hibernation mode. Otherwise,the system might hang whenresuming. Before removing storage PC Cards, such as the hard disk PC Card,Flash memory PC Card, or SRAM PC Card, from the PC Card slot,you mu...

Using a Docking Station Using a Docking Station You can extend the capabilities of your computer by attaching it firstto the SelectaBase 600 port replicator and a docking station. SelectaBase 600 (Port Replicator) Then you can attach (dock) the computer–port replicator–combination to one of the foll...

Using a Docking Station Depending on the hardware configuration or the operating system, warm docking or hot docking might not besupported. Refer to the user's guide shipped with thesedocking stations or a port replicator for instructions on how todock your computer to a docking station. You might n...

Using a Docking Station @ If you use a PC Card Enabler or PC Card Enabler with @ Advanced EtherJet Feature, connect the AC Adapter to the @ SelectaBase 600 port replicator. 3 Dock your computer to the docking station. See the user's guide shipped with the docking station for how * to dock your compu...

Using a Docking Station Undocking When Your Computer Is Powered On or in SuspendMode (Hot or Warm Undocking) To undock your computer from the docking station when thecomputer is operating ( hot undocking) or when the computer is in suspend mode ( warm undocking), do the following: 1 Select Start in ...

Using a Docking Station Or: Turn the security key of the docking station to the ejectposition and release the key. An eject request is made to the operating system. It mighttake some time for this eject operation to end. 2 When you hear a beep, turn the security key to the rearagain. Now you can eje...

Using a Docking Station 3 Set the jumper or the DIP switches on the adapter card. For an IDE device such as a hard disk drive or a CD-ROM drive: 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program and click on the Docking Station ( ) button. > 2 Click on the IDE Device tab. > 3 Select Enable in the Ult...

Using a Docking Station Setting to 3-Channel IDE Mode 1 Open the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on the Docking Station ( ) button. * The “Docking station” window appears. * 3 Click on the Device Manager... button. * The “System Properties” window appears. * 4 Click on Computer; then click o...

Using a Docking Station > 13 Restart the system by clicking on OK in the warning > dialog box. Setting to 2-Channel IDE Mode 1 Open the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on the Docking Station ( ) button. * The “Docking station” window appears. * 3 Click on the Device Manager... button. ...

Using a Docking Station > 13 Click on OK to close the dialog box. > 14 Restart the system by clicking on OK in the warning > dialog box. The following table shows the relationship between the devices andIRQ values: Legend: 1. P-M: Primary-master 2. P-S: Primary-slave 3. S-M: Secondary-maste...

Replacing an UltraslimBay Device Replacing an UltraslimBay Device * You can install one of the storage devices in the UltraslimBay. The following procedure describes how to replace the DVD-ROMdrive with the diskette drive; follow the same procedure to install theother storage devices in the Ultrasli...

Replacing an UltraslimBay Device Warm-Swaping a Device in the UltraslimBay Warm swap means to remove or reconnect a device when thecomputer is in suspend mode. Warm swap is enabled as a defaultfor your computer. To check whether warm swap is enabled, do as follows: 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration...

Using Passwords Using Passwords The password-setting feature helps to prevent your computer frombeing used by others. Once you set a password, a prompt appearson the screen each time you power on the computer. You mustenter your password at the prompt. You cannot use the computerunless you type the ...

Using Passwords providing the supervisor password. The supervisor password isrequired only to access Easy-Setup. It provides the followingsecurity features: – Only a system administrator can access Easy-Setup. If a supervisor password is set, a password prompt appears ifyou try to start Easy-Setup. ...

Using Passwords The symbol appears each time you press a key. Don't holddown a key too long, because the same character will beentered continuously. 2 Press the Enter key. An OK appears if you enter the correct password, and an Xappears if you enter the wrong password. If you fail to enterthe correc...

Using Passwords 5 Press Enter. The “Password Confirmation” windowappears: 6 Type your password again to verify it; then press Enteragain. Your password is set. You can type a maximum of seven random characters using acombination of letters ( A to Z) and numbers (0 to 9). Uppercase and lowercase lett...

Using Passwords Do Not Forget Your Password If you forget your hard-disk-drive or supervisor password, there isno way to reset your password or recover data from thehard disk. You have to take your computer to an IBM reseller oran IBM marketing representative to have the hard disk or thesystem board...

Using Passwords 3 Press the Spacebar. To change the password, go to step 4 . To remove the password, press Enter . The following window appears, and the system starts: You have removed your password. Skip the remaining steps. 4 To change the password, type the new password; thenpress the Spacebar. C...

Using Passwords 5 Type the new password again to verify it; then pressEnter. The following window appears, and the system starts: You have changed your password. Write down the password and keep it in a safe place. For a Supervisor Password 1 Start Easy-Setup. a) Press and hold F1; then turn on the ...

Using Passwords 3 Select Password on the menu. 4 Select Supervisor. To change the password, go to step 8 . 5 To remove the password, enter the current password andpress the Spacebar. 6 Press Enter twice. 7 Click on Exit; then click on Restart. The supervisor password has been removed. Your computerr...

Using Passwords 8 Enter the current password and press the Spacebar. 9 Type the new password; then press Enter. 102 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference

Using Passwords 10 Type the new password again to verify it; then pressEnter. 11 Press Enter again. 12 Click on Exit; then click on Restart. The supervisor password has been changed. Your computerrestarts. The following window appears, reminding you to write down thepassword and keep it in a safe pl...

Using Passwords 6 Press Enter. The “Password Confirmation” window appears: 7 Press Enter again. 8 Click on Exit; then click on Restart. Your computer restarts. The power-on password has beenremoved. 104 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference

Using the Personalization Editor Using the Personalization Editor With the Personalization Editor, you can display such personalinformation as your name and address on the screen each time youpower on your computer. This feature helps you to identify yourcomputer when identical computers are being u...

Using the Personalization Editor To register your name, address, and company on the PersonalizationEditor, do the following: 1 Power on the computer. 2 Make a backup copy of the Utility Diskette for DOS, Personalization with the Diskette Factory. (For more information “Backing Up Your System” on pag...

Using the Personalization Editor 5 Click on Personal Data and type the necessaryinformation into the boxes ; click on OK to save your data. OK Name: Campany: Address: Phone: Message: Cancel Gordon Harper DazzleTech, Inc. 831 S. Silver St.Yaho Falls, WA 98531 831 S. Silver St.Yaho Falls, WA 98531 206...

Using the Personalization Editor 11 Insert the backup copy of the Utility Diskette for DOS, Personalization into the diskette drive; then power on thecomputer. 12 Select Update personalization data at the menuwindow; then follow the instructions on the window. Your data is copied from the Utility Di...

Using Locks Using Locks You can attach a mechanical lock to your computer, to help toprevent it from being removed without your permission. * Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole of the computer; then secure * the chain on the lock to a stationary object. Refer to the instructions * shipped with ...

Using the Security Screw Using the Security Screw To replace the coin screw with the security screw, do as follows: 1 Power off the computer; then disconnect the AC Adapter andall cables from the computer. * 2 Remove the screw with a coin; then install the security screw * and tighten it with a 2.5-...

Hints and Limitations Hints and Limitations This section provides hints and tips, as well as information onlimitations. W IN 98 For Windows 98: In Windows 98, it takes longer to enter suspend mode and resume normal operation than it does in Windows 95. Thisperformance difference is a result of Windo...

Hints and Limitations W IN 95 For Windows 95: If you are using the Intel USB camera and the system resumes from suspend mode, the USB camera is disabled. To enable it,unplug it and plug it in again. Because of the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive property settings, your computer might not enter suspend mode ...

Hints and Limitations W IN 3.1 For Windows 3.1: If a memory shortage or memory error occurs, do as follows: 1. Unload any unnecessary drivers from the CONFIG.SYS file. (For example, unload printer drivers if you do not use aprinter.) 2. Reconfigure the UMB (upper memory block) using the DEVICEHIGH s...

Hints and Limitations DOS For DOS: If a memory shortage or memory error occurs, do as follows: 1. Try the same actions as described for Windows 3.1. 2. Unload any unnecessary programs from the WIN.INI file (for example, FUELWIN for ac operations). You can use the ThinkPad Configuration program from ...

Hints and Limitations @Echo Off Rem SAMPLE:Set the parameters to provide maximum power utilization. Rem ============================================================= PS2 PMode Custom DC > Nul PS2 LCd 3 > Nul PS2 DISK 3 > Nul PS2 POwer 5 > Nul PS2 SPeed Fixed Slow > Nul PS2 IR Disable ...

Hints and Limitations Using the USB Connector If your computer tries to enter suspend mode and the request isrejected, the device in the USB connector might be disabled. If thisoccurs, do a hot-unplug-and-plug operation for the USB device. For PCI Cards in the SelectaDock III Docking Station: If the...

Hints and Limitations 4. Click on the Stop button. If you remove a communication PC Card from the PC Card slotand then reinsert it later, it might not work correctly. You need torestart your computer. If you install a PC Card after replacing a CD-ROM drive with a diskette drive, and then later reins...

Hints and Limitations The volume control you have chosen in the “Properties” windowappears in the “Master Out” window. 5 Put a check mark in the Mute check box in the column that youdon't use—either LINE or MIC. Using an External Condenser Microphone The microphone/line-in jack supports the followin...

Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide The following chart shows how to find or solve a problem. If a beep sounds, if a message appears, or if a function-relatedproblem occurs: 1 Find your symptom from the tableand try solving the problem. “TroubleshootingCharts” onpage 123. 2 If you can't solv...

Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Charts If your computer has an error, it typically displays a message or anerror code, or a beep sounds when you power it on. Go through thecharts and look for your problem. If you find your problem, go to the * page indicated and do the specified action. The tr...

Troubleshooting Guide Error Codes or Messages Note: In the charts, x can be any character. Message Cause and Action I 9990301 I 9990302 I 9990305 (Incorrect connection ofthe hard disk drive maycause these error codesto appear.) Your computer can't find the startup drive. Do the following: 1. Power o...

Troubleshooting Guide Message Cause and Action This message appears when you restart your computer and after you changethe IDE channel from 2 to 3. Power off the computer and wait at least 5seconds; then power it on again. A POST error prompt ERROR OK Cancel An error was found during POST. Press Ent...

Troubleshooting Guide No Error Codes or Messages Problem Cause and Action The screen is blank andyou do not hear anybeeps. Note: If you are not surewhether you heard anybeeps, power off thecomputer; then power iton again, and listen again.If you are using anexternal monitor, go to“External MonitorPr...

Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause and Action All or some keys on theexternal numeric keypaddo not work. Make sure that the external numeric keypad is correctly connected to thecomputer. All or some keys on theexternal keyboard do notwork. To use an external keyboard, you need to attach the keyboar...

Troubleshooting Guide LCD Problems Problem Cause and Action The screen is unreadableor distorted. Make sure that: The display device driver is installed correctly.The display resolution and color depth are correctly set.The monitor type is correct. To check under Windows 98, do as follows: 1. Click ...

Troubleshooting Guide Indicator Problems Problem Cause and Action The battery statusindicator does not go oneven though a batterypack is installed in thecomputer. The over-current protection device inside the battery pack has been activated.Wait several hours and try again. If the indicator does not...

Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause and Action The operating time for afully charged battery packis short. Repeat discharging and charging the battery pack three to six times. If you stillhave a problem, use a new battery pack. The computer does notoperate with a fullycharged battery pack. The over-...

Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause and Action You hear a noise from theCD-ROM drive when thecompact disc is spinning. The CD-ROM drive cover might be bent. Have the CD-ROM drive serviced. The CD-ROM tray doesnot open even if youpress the CD-ROM ejectbutton. Insert a pin into the CD-ROM emergency ej...

Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause and Action You hear a noise from theDVD-ROM drive when theDVD is spinning. The DVD-ROM drive cover might be bent. Have the DVD-ROM drive serviced. The DVD tray does notopen even if you pressthe DVD eject button. Insert a pin into the DVD emergency eject hole and e...

Troubleshooting Guide An Enhanced Video or MPEG Problem Problem Cause and Action The Enhanced Videofunction or the MPEGfunction does not work. Make sure there are no resource conflicts (IRQ or I/O address).Enable the Enhanced Video or MPEG function by doing the following: 1. Click on Start.2. Move t...

Troubleshooting Guide A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problem Problem Cause and Action A device connected to theUSB connector does notwork. Do the following: 1. Make sure that the USB device is connected correctly.2. Open the “Device Manager” window, and make sure that the USB device setup is correct, ...

Troubleshooting Guide Other PC Card Problems Problem Cause and Action The PC Card shows“Ready,” but it does notwork correctly. Make sure that: The system resources reserved for the PC Card do not conflict with other system devices. Refer to “Resolving System Resource Conflicts” in the Online User's ...

Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause and Action @ The computer is @ disconnected from the @ network when it attempts @ to accesses using a PC @ Card on battery operation. @ Your computer limits the processor speed on battery operation to save battery @ life; however, some network cards do not allow p...

Troubleshooting Guide A Printer Problem Problem Cause and Action The printer does not work. Make sure that: The parallel port is enabled. 1. Click on Start.2. Move the cursor to Programs and ThinkPad; then click on ThinkPad Configuration. 3. Click on Parallel Port ( ). 4. Select Enable. 5. Click on ...

Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause and Action You cannot set a higherresolution than thepresent one on yourexternal monitor. Make sure that: The display driver is installed correctly by doing the following: 1. Click on Start.2. Move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel.3. Click on Control Panel...

Troubleshooting Guide A Television Problem Problem Cause and Action The screen is blank. @ Make sure that: @ You enabled the television settings. You need to enable the settings every @ time you start your computer to use the TV as the secondary display with @ the dual display function. @ You enable...

Troubleshooting Guide Software Problems Problem Cause and Action An application does notrun correctly. Check the following to make sure that the problem is not being caused by theapplication: Your computer has the minimum required memory to run the application. Refer to the manuals supplied with the...

Troubleshooting Guide Other Problems Problem Cause and Action The computer locks ordoes not accept any input. Your computer might lock when it enters suspend mode during a communication operation. Disable the suspend timer when you are workingon the network. If you power on the computer with OS/2 Wa...

Testing Your Computer Testing Your Computer If you still have a problem with your computer after using theTroubleshooting Charts, test the computer using the Test function ofEasy-Setup. To test your computer, do the following: 1 Make sure that the speaker volume control is in the middleposition. 2 P...

Testing Your Computer 3 Select the Test icon; then select the Start icon or press Enter. * A window such as the following appears. The devices shown * in the window are associated with features and options of your * computer. If you cannot go to the next menu, have your computer serviced. If an X ap...

Features Appendix A. Features and Specifications This appendix describes features and specifications for the computer. Features Processor Intel Pentium II processor mobile module with MMX Memory Built-in: 64 MBOption: Maximum: 288 MB Storage devices 2.5-inch hard disk drive DisplayThe color display ...

Features External diskette driveTo get the best performance from your diskette drives, usehigh-quality diskettes (such as IBM diskettes) that meet or exceedthe following standards: 1-MB, 3.5-inch, unformatted diskette: – ANSI (American National Standards Institute) X3.137– ISO (International Standar...

Specifications Specifications Size Width: 300 mm (11.8 in.)Depth: 240 mm (9.4 in.)Height: 36.5 mm (1.4 in.) Environment Note: When you charge the battery pack,its temperature must be at least 10°C(50°F). Temperature (at altitudes less than 2438 m [8000 ft]): – Operating with no diskette: 5° to 35°C ...

IBM Power Cords IBM Power Cords The use of an improper powercord might cause severe damageto your computer. The grounded adapter is requiredfor full MPRII compliance. If a3-pin power cord came with your computer “Safety Information” on page xii. To use the AC Adapter outside the country where you pu...

Product Warranty Appendix B. Product Warranty and Notices Statement of Limited Warranty The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you originally purchase for youruse, and not for resale, from IBM or an IBM authorized reseller. The term “Machine” mean...

Notices Notices References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or servicesdo not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countriesin which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program,or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product,program, ...

Notices developers directly if you wish to verify readiness, understandlimitations, or look for any software updates. To learn more about IBM PC products and the Year 2000, visit ourWeb site at http://www.pc.ibm.com/year2000. The information andtools there can help you with your Year 2000 transition...

Notices Electronic Emission Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ThinkPad 600E, model number 2645 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable ...

Notices Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conform à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. European Community Directive Conform...

Notices Telecommunication Notice Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and TelephoneCompany Requirements (Part 68 of the FCC Rules) 1. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephonefax ...

Notices Industry Canada Requirements Notice The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means thatthe equipment meets certain telecommunications networks protective, operational, andsafety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operateto t...

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Index A audio problems 142 auto-disable, TrackPoint 65 B backing up 30 creating diskettes 34 battery problems 137replacing 36status, checking 12 boot optimizing 18sequence, setting 20 built-in devices, setting up 25 C calculating memory size 53 CD-ROM drive changing properties 114 problem 138 changi...