User manual IBM THINKPAD G40 - Install Guide

39T5917 06/30/2005 Initial Setup Instructions For more detailed information, press the Access IBM button. Unpack: ThinkPad(R) computer Battery pack Power cord AC adapter UltraConnect(TM) Wireless Antenna Optimal placement provides superior range and performance Volume and Mute Buttons Modem cord 2 TrackPoint(R) caps Books Wireless Radio Control * See reverse for notes about unlisted, missing, or damaged items and recovery CD. Note: Read the safety notices in the Service and Troubleshooting Guide before you use the computer. Install battery pack: Your battery is ready to use. - Setup Instructions (this sheet) - Service and Troubleshooting Guide - Other supplements or flyers Presentation Director Easily give presentations or use multiple monitors 1 2 EasyEject Use to undock and remove attachable devices Connect to power: 1 Brightness Control 2 3 or Internet Navigation Keys Web browser back and forward 1 Turn on the power: Full Screen Magnifier Zooms the entire screen Configure the Operating System following on-screen instructions: This process takes several minutes, and your computer may restart multiple times. For more detailed information, press the Access IBM button. Fn Key Use in combination with keys with blue icons to access special ThinkPad features TrackPoint Center Button Scroll documents or magnify an area of the screen P/N: 39T5917 39T5917 06/30/2005 Installing Optional memory You can increase the amount of memory in your computer. Note: Only use memory types supported by your computer. If you incorrectly install the optional memory or install an unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to start the computer. You can get information about ThinkVantage Technologies at any time by pressing the blue Access IBM button on your keyboard. Security Some ThinkPad computers have an embedded security chip. To learn about downloading the software and enabling the chip, enter "security chip" in the Access IBM keyword search field. Install the optional SO-DIMM: 1 Touch a grounded metal object to reduce any static electricity in your body that could damage the SO-DIMM. Avoid touching the contact edge of the SO-DIMM. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the ac adapter and all cables from the computer. Close the computer display and turn the computer over. Remove the battery. Loosen the screws on the memory slot cover, and then remove the cover. 8 2 3 4 5 6 Align the notch in the contact edge of the SO-DIMM with the divider in the socket. Firmly insert the SO-DIMM into the socket at an angle of 20 degrees 1 , and then pivot it downward until it snaps into place 2 . Access Connections Some ThinkPad computers are equipped with a wireless LAN adapter. To learn more about configurating wireless LAN and other communication adapters including your wired connections, enter "Access Connections" in the Access IBM keyword search field. 2 1 Migration You can move data from your old computer to this ThinkPad. Enter "migration" in the Access IBM keyword search field to learn about downloading data migration software. Help and Support 1 2 To learn about Help and Support, choose the Get Help & Support category in Access IBM. * Additional unpacking notes: 1) Some models may contain items that are not listed. 2) If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase. 3) Your computer features Disk-to-Disk Recovery. Everything for recovering factory-installed files and applications is on your hard disk eliminating the need for a recovery CD. For more information, see "Recovering Pre-Installed Software" in the Service and Troubleshooting Guide. 9 Replace the memory slot cover. Attention: Never use the computer with the memory slot cover open. 7 If a SO-DIMM is already installed, remove it as shown. Save the SO-DIMM for future use. 10 Replace the battery and re-connect the ac adapter and cables. Your name: Company name: Model number: Serial number: Company or reseller service: Support Web site: Support number: Verify proper installation of the optional SO-DIMM: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the Access IBM button when prompted during startup. 3 Open the BIOS Setup Utility by clicking "Access BIOS" under the "Configure" category or double-clicking "Start Setup Utility." 4 Verify that the "Installed memory" item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer. For example, if your computer had 256 MB of standard memory and you install an additional 512 MB SO-DIMM, the quantity shown in "Installed memory" should be 768 MB. Printed in China Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo. IBM is a trademark of IBM Corp.