User manual IBM THINKPAD 390 - Install Guide

Part Number: 27L2642 This guide provides information for setting up your computer for the first time. Front View Rear View © Copyright IBM Corporation 1998 1 Bottom View Note: In the U.K., by law: The telephone line cable must be connected after the power cord. Electrical Safety Notice The power cord must be disconnected after the telephone line cable. Setting Up Your Computer DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving, or opening the covers of this product or attached devices. The 3­pin power cord must be used with a properly grounded power outlet. You are now ready to assemble and start your computer. 1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment located near the left front end of the computer. 2 4. Open the liquid crystal display. Pull the liquid crystal display (LCD) latches (1) and open the LCD (2). Then position the LCD so that it is convenient for viewing. 2. If you want to connect a printer to your computer, connect one end of the printer cable to the parallel connector and the other end to your printer. Then power on the printer. 5. Power on the computer. a. Push and release the power switch (1). The power switch automatically snaps back to its original position. b. Adjust the display's brightness (2). 3. Connect the AC Adapter to the computer's power jack (at the rear of the computer) in the order shown. © Copyright IBM Corporation 1998 3 Using the TrackPoint The TrackPoint is a unique device for moving the cursor on the screen. You can perform all mouse operations with the TrackPoint. The left and right click buttons function like the left and right click buttons on a mouse. For an explanation of the center button, see the User's Reference. To move the cursor, use the red-topped stick at the center of the keyboard. Press gently with your left or right index finger in the direction you want to move the cursor. To select and drag an object, press and hold one of the click buttons with either thumb as required by your software. Click means to press the left click button once. Double-click means to press the left click button twice within 1 second. Customizing Your Computer in Windows 98 After you complete the Windows 98 setup, the ThinkPad Customization Center icon is on your desktop. The ThinkPad Customization Center provides a collection of setup wizards to help you customize your computer for your specific needs. To start the ThinkPad Customization Center, double-click on the ThinkPad Customization Center icon. The ThinkPad Customization Center is launched into the browser, Internet Explorer (4.0 or later). Follow the instructions on the screen. For latest information about Windows 98 on your ThinkPad, visit our Windows 98 Web site at www.pc.ibm.com/software/windows98 Registering Your Computer After setting up Windows 98, take a few moments to complete the ThinkPad registration. The information provided by you will help IBM to better serve you in the future. To register from the Windows 98 desktop, do the following: 1. If you wish to register electronically, you need to connect your computer to a phone line. Connect one end of the modem cable to the modem connector on the computer's right panel and the other end to an analog phone line. For more information about the TrackPoint, see the User's Reference. 4 before you start using the computer. If you want to learn more about your computer and its options, see the following: User's Reference Getting familiar with your computer Extending the features of your computer Protecting your computer Troubleshooting Online User's Guide Using your computer outside your country Using audio and modem features Protecting your computer Operating with a battery pack Using a PC Card Resolving system resource conflicts Troubleshooting Installing software Managing your system Using PS2 commands Note: To see the Online User's Guide , click on Start, move the cursor to Programs, ThinkPad, then click on ThinkPad Online User's Guide. 2. Double-click on the Register icon. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the registration. You can also register your computer at the following web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/register Getting service Features and specifications Product warranties and notices Glossary and index Getting More Information After you have completed setting up your computer and Windows 98, please read Chapter 1 in the User's Reference © Copyright IBM Corporation 1998 5