User manual IBM THINKPAD 560Z - Install Guide

ThinkPad 560Z Setup Guide 27L2615 This guide provides information for setting up your computer for the first time. Front View (with external diskette drive) Built-in microphone Indicators External diskette drive Diskette eject button Brightness control Title: C79FOMST CreationDate: 06/21/98 14:58:06 Rear View Liquid crystal display (LCD) Volume control Diskette drive in-use indicator LCD button TrackPoint Click buttons Headphone jack Microphone/line-in jack Infrared port PC Card slots PC Card eject buttons Hard disk drive External diskette drive connector Power switch Security keyhole Power jack Serial connector Parallel connector External input device connector External monitor connector Universal serial bus (USB) connector Copyright IBM Corporation 1998 1 Electrical Safety DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cable is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving, or opening the covers of the product or attached devices. The 3-pin power cord must be used with a proper outlet. 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 buttons function like the left and right buttons on a mouse. 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 buttons with either thumb as required by your software. Click means to press the left button once. Double-click means to press the left button twice within 1 second. To Connect Turn everything OFF. Attach all cables to devices. Attach the signal cables to receptacles. Attach the power cord to an outlet. Turn the device ON. Stick Cursor Title: C79FOMST CreationDate: 06/21/98 14:58:06 To Disconnect Turn everything OFF. First, remove the power cord from the outlet. Remove signal cables Remove all cables from devices. from receptacles. Left click button Right click button For more information about the TrackPoint, see the User's Reference. Note: In the U.K., by law: The telephone line cable must be connected after the power cord. The power cord must be disconnected after the telephone line cable. 2 Setting Up Your Computer You are now ready to assemble and start your computer. 3 Connect the AC Adapter to the computer's power jack (at the rear of the computer) in the order shown. 1 Connect the external diskette drive. a) Open the cover on the external diskette drive connector. b) Attach the cable to the external diskette drive, and then to the external diskette drive connector on the side of the computer. Press the sides of the connector 1 as you connect it to the devices 2 . 1 3 3 2 4 Open the liquid crystal display (LCD). Press the LCD button 1 and open the LCD 2 . Then position the LCD so that it is convenient for viewing. External diskette drive External diskette drive connector 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 Title: C79FOMST CreationDate: 06/21/98 14:58:06 1 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 brightness of the display with the brightness control 2 . 2 If you want to connect a printer to your computer, open the connector cover. Connect one end of the printer cable to the parallel connector and the other end to your printer. Then power on the printer. 1 2 Copyright IBM Corporation 1998 3 Note: To power off the computer without shutting it down, hold the power switch at least 1.5 seconds. To register from the Windows 98 or Windows NT desktop, do the following: 1 Double-click on Register. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the registration. (If you want to register your computer later, follow the same procedure.) If your computer uses another operating system, go to the following Web site to complete registration: http://www.pc.ibm.com/register Customizing Your Computer for Windows 98 After you complete the Windows 98 setup by following the instructions on the screen, the ThinkPad Customization Center icon is on your Windows 98 desktop. To help you customize your computer for your specific needs, we have provided a collection of setup wizards known as ThinkPad Customization Center. Title: C79FOMST CreationDate: 06/21/98 14:58:06 Getting More Information If you want to learn more about your computer and its options, see the following: ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Getting familiar with your computer Extending the features of your computer Protecting your computer Solving computer problems Getting service Features and specifications Online User's Guide Using your computer outside your home country Using the audio feature Using your computer with a battery pack Using your computer with a PC Card Frequently asked questions Installing software Using system management Using PS2 commands 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 (Version 4.0 or later). Follow the instructions on the screen. Registering Your Computer After setting up your computer, take a few moments to complete the ThinkPad registration. The information you provide will help IBM to serve you better in the future. Note: To start the Online User's Guide, click on Start and move the cursor to Programs and ThinkPad 560; then click on ThinkPad 560 User's Guide. 4