i Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Safety information" on page vii, "Ergonomics information" on page 40, and "Notices" on page 143. First Edition (June 1999) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE LIMITED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimers or express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements or changes in the products or the programs described in this publication at any time. Requests for technical information about IBM products should be made to your IBM Authorized Dealer or your IBM Marketing Representative. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999. All rights reserved. Note to US Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Thank you for selecting an IBM ThinkPad 240 computer We at IBM have developed this ThinkPad computer to meet both your technical requirements and your high expectations. To help us continue to build products that address your mobile computing needs, please take a moment to complete the ThinkPad registration. © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 Thin kPad iii Functional highlights Functional highlights High-speed processor The Intel® high-speed processor enables high-speed data processing and provides advanced performance. Large-capacity hard disk drive The large-capacity hard disk drive can respond to a wide variety of your business demands. Color LCD The TFT (thin-film transistor) display provides clear and brilliant text and graphics. Audio Your computer is equipped with internal audio record and playback capabilities. The audio feature supports wave audio recording and playback of up to 16 bits, stereo, and 48 KHz sampling. For more information on using the audio function Online User's Guide. ThinkPad Modem The ThinkPad modem enables you to send or receive data and faxes over a telephone line. For more information on using the ThinkPad modem Online User's Guide. TrackPoint with Enhanced Controls Your computer has an enhanced TrackPoint function that enables you to make selections merely by pressing on the TrackPoint. For more information on using the TrackPoint "TrackPoint" on page 9. PC Card Support Your computer provides one PC Card slot that accepts a 16­bit PC Card and CardBus Card. For more information on installing PC Cards "Inserting a PC Card" on page 68. iv About this book About this book This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM ThinkPad 240 computer. Be sure to read the ThinkPad 240 Setup Guide and Chapter 1 of this book before using the computer. Chapter 1. "Getting Familiar with Your Computer," acquaints you with the basic features of your computer Chapter 2. "Extending the Features of Your Computer," provides information on installing options and using your computer's high-technology features. Chapter 3. "Protecting Your Computer," provides information on using passwords, and using locks. Chapter 4. "Solving Computer Problems," describes what to do when you have a computer problem. The chapter includes a troubleshooting guide and information on how to recover lost or damaged software. Chapter 5. "Getting Service," describes various options of IBM's suppport and service. Appendix A, Features and specifications describes the features and specifications associated with your computer, including information on power cords. Appendix B, Product warranties and notices contains the warranty statements for your computer and notices for this book. The glossary defines terms appearing in this book. The book concludes with an index. v About this book Icons Used in This Book For procedures or information unique to the operating system installed in your computer: Information for Microsoft Windows 98 users. Information for Microsoft Windows NT users. Information for Microsoft Windows 95 users. Indicates situations that are potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. vi Safety information Safety information Electrical safety notice 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 outlet. To Connect Turn everything OFF. To Disconnect Turn everything OFF. First, attach all cables to devices. First, remove the power cord from the outlet. Attach the signal cables to the receptacles. Remove the signal cables from the receptacles. Attach the power cord to an outlet. Remove all cables from device. Turn the device ON. vii Safety information 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. DANGER The lithium battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit the rechargeable battery pack. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-IBM-4333 for information on disposal. Do not: (1) throw or immerse into water, (2) heat to more than 100°C (212°F), or (3) attempt to repair or disassemble. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations. CAUTION: The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display (LCD) contains mercury. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations. The LCD is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the computer can cause the LCD to break. If the LCD breaks and the internal fluid gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes; then get medical care if any symptoms are present after washing. viii Contents Thank you for selecting an IBM ThinkPad 240 computer Functional highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical safety notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer Identifying the hardware features . . . . . . . . . . Front view of the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear view of the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom view of the computer .......... System status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distinctive functions of your computer . . . . . . . Keyboard functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ ThinkPad utility programs Online User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backing up your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Software Selection CD . . . . . . . . Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board . . . . . . Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the Large Battery pack . . . . . . . . Handling your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrying the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximizing battery-powered operation . . . . . Ruggedized mobile computers ......... ............. Ergonomics information For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ... ... iii iv v vii vii 1 2 2 4 6 7 9 9 16 31 32 32 32 32 33 34 35 36 36 38 38 38 39 39 40 42 43 44 45 ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ .... .... .... Chapter 2. Extending the features of your computer Customizing the TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Press-to-Select page . . . . . . . . . . . . . © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 ix Using the Sensitivity page . . . . . . . . . . . . Increasing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upgrading the memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching an external mouse, keypad or keyboard Attaching an external mouse or numeric keypad Attaching an external keyboard and mouse . . Disabling the TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the external FDD drive . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the external CD-ROM drive . . . . . . . Connecting the CD-ROM to the ThinkPad 240 Installing the CD-ROM device driver . . . . . . Attaching an external monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . Display output location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3. Protecting your computer Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering a password . . . . . . . . . Setting a password . . . . . . . . . . Changing or removing a password . Using locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ ........ ........ ....... ....... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ 46 47 47 53 53 55 56 58 59 59 60 63 64 65 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 86 86 86 87 88 89 92 93 95 96 97 97 98 98 ............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............ ............ ............ ............ ........... ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ Chapter 4. Solving computer problems Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . Hints, tips and limitations . . . . . . . . . . USB connector considerations . . . . . . Using an external condenser microphone Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . Error codes or messages ........ No error codes or messages ...... Input problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suspend or hibernation problems . . . . LCD problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicator problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery problems ............. HDD problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infrared communication problems . . . . x Audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal serial bus (USB) problems . . . Modem problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card problems ............. Printer problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External monitor problems . . . . . . . . . Other option problems . . . . . . . . . . . Software problems ............. Other problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recovering lost or damaged software . . . . Using the ThinkPad Software Selection CD Using the Recovery CD .......... Chapter 5. Getting Service . . . . . . Information on your computer . . . . . . Option list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ Identification numbers Problem recording sheet . . . . . . . Customer support and service . . . . . Help by telephone . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad EasyServ . . . . . . . . . . Getting help around the world . . . . Fax information . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic support services . . . . . . Purchasing additional services . . . . . Enhanced PC support line . . . . . . Client support line . . . . . . . . . . . Network and server support line .. Ordering support line services . . . . Warranty and repair services . . . . Obtaining IBM operating system updates Getting update diskettes . . . . . . . Ordering publications . . . . . . . . . ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .......... ........... 99 99 100 102 103 104 106 107 108 109 109 110 121 123 123 123 124 125 125 126 126 126 127 129 129 130 130 130 131 132 132 132 133 134 136 137 139 143 .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............. .............. .............. ........... ............ ............ ............ ........ ......... Appendix A. Features and specifications Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBM power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix B. Product warranties and notices Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Trademarks .............. Year 2000 readiness and instructions Electronic emission notices ..... Telecommunication notice . . . . . . Industry Canada requirements . . . . Glossary Index .............. ............. .............. .............. .............. 143 144 144 146 148 151 155 ............................... .................................. xii Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer Identifying the hardware features . . . . Front view of the computer . . . . . . Rear view of the computer . . . . . . Bottom view of the computer .... System status indicators . . . . . . . . . Distinctive functions of your computer . Keyboard functions . . . . . . . . . . TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fn key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad utility programs ...... BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad configuration . . . . . . Online User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . Backing up your system . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Software Selection CD . . Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . Attaching the Large Battery pack . . Handling your computer . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . Carrying the computer . . . . . . . . Maximizing battery-powered operation Ruggedized mobile computers ... Ergonomics information ....... For more information . . . . . . . . . ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............. .............. .............. .............. 2 2 4 6 7 9 9 9 12 14 16 16 29 31 32 32 32 32 33 34 35 36 36 38 38 38 39 39 40 42 © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 1 Identifying the hardware features Front view of the computer Pad Think 1 2 3 4 The LCD latches release the LCD when pressed and allow it to be opened. The color LCD screen displays computer output. The indicator panel consists of the system-status indicators and their associated symbols. The external-input-device connector is used to attach a mouse, external keyboard, or external numeric keypad to the computer. The ventilation slots allow air to flow over the CPU and other internal components. Do not allow the ventilation slots to be covered or the internal components may become overheated. The universal serial bus (USB) allows you to connect any device that conforms to the USB standard. 5 6 2 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Identifying the hardware features 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 15 The infrared port allows the computer to communicate with other devices that have infrared data-transfer capability. The hard disk drive is the built-in mass storage device for the computer. The TrackPoint buttons work with the TrackPoint 12 and function similar to the buttons on a mouse. The built-in speaker generates sound. The Fn key is used with the function keys to activate the Fn key functions. The TrackPoint is a built-in pointing device that provides a function similar to that of a mouse. The power switch turns the computer on and off. The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling audio. The battery status lamp shows the status of the battery pack. The suspend lamp lights when the computer is in suspend mode. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 3 Identifying the hardware features Rear view of the computer ThinkPad 1 2 3 4 5 The PC Card slot accepts a PC Card. The PC Card eject button ejects the PC Card from the PC Card slot. The headphone jack, a inch (3.5mm) diameter jack, is where you connect stereo headphones or external speakers. The line-in jack, a inch (3.5mm) diameter jack, is where you connect an external audio device. The microphone jack, a inch (3.5mm) diameter jack, is where you connect a self-powered stereo microphone. Note: Do not plug any device into the microphone jack except a microphone. 6 7 The external diskette drive connector allows you to connect the external diskette drive to the ThinkPad 240. The security keyhole is used with a mechanical lock. 8 The internal modem port is used for connecting your computer to an analog telephone line. (Availability depends on model and country configuration.) 4 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Identifying the hardware features 9 1 11 12 13 14 The power jack is where the AC Adapter cable is connected. The external-monitor connector is where you attach the external monitor. The battery pack is a built-in power source for the computer. The parallel connector is where you connect a parallelprinter signal cable. The serial connector is where you connect a 9­pin, serialdevice cable. The battery status lamp shows the status of the battery pack. The suspend lamp lights when the computer is in suspend mode. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 5 Identifying the hardware features Bottom view of the computer 1 2 The hard disk drive is the built-in mass storage device for the computer. 3 4 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset switch hole to reset the system in the event that your computer locks up or "hangs." The battery-pack latch releases the battery pack. The battery-pack lock locks and unlocks the battery pack. You before you must slide the battery pack to the unlocked position can slide the battery-pack latch to release the battery pack. 6 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference 1 2 System status indicators System status indicators The system-status indicators on the computer show the current status of your computer by their on or off states and colors (green and orange). Each indicator is identified with a symbol. The following shows the location and the meaning of each icon: Pad Think Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer ThinkPad 7 System status indicators Symbol 1 Battery status Color Green Blinking orange Orange Meaning Enough battery power remains for operation. The battery pack needs to be charged The battery pack is being charged. The computer is in suspend mode The computer is entering suspend or hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation. Data is being read from or written to the hard disk. Do not enter suspend mode or power off the computer when this indicator is on. The numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled. You enable or disable the keypad by pressing and holding the Fn key, and pressing the NumLk key. For details, see "Numeric keypad" on page 14. Caps Lock mode is enabled. All alphabetic characters (A-Z) are entered in capital letters without the Shift key being pressed. You enable or disable the Caps Lock mode by pressing and holding the Fn key, and pressing the Caps Lock key. Scroll Lock mode is enabled. The Arrow keys can be used as screen-scroll function keys. The cursor cannot be moved with the Arrow keys. Not all application programs support this function. You enable or disable Scroll Lock mode by pressing and holding the Fn key, and pressing the ScrLk key. The computer is operational. This indicator is on when the computer is on and not in suspend mode. 2 Suspend mode Green Blinking green 3 HDD in use Orange 4 Numeric lock Green 5 Caps lock Green 6 Scroll lock Green 7 Power on Green 8 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Distinctive functions of your computer Your computer has unique keyboard functions and utility programs for easy configuration. This section includes the following topics: Keyboard functions ThinkPad utilities Online User's Guide Keyboard functions Your computer's keyboard has the following functions: TrackPoint Fn key Numeric keypad TrackPoint The keyboard contains a unique cursor-pointing device called the TrackPoint. Pointing, selecting, and dragging all become part of a single process you can perform without moving your fingers from their typing position. The TrackPoint consists of a stick on the keyboard and two click buttons below the keyboard. Movement of the pointer on the screen is controlled by the amount of pressure you apply to the nonslip cap on the stick in any direction parallel to the keyboard; the stick itself does not move. The speed at which the pointer moves corresponds to the pressure you apply to the stick. The function of the click buttons depends on the software you are using. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 9 Distinctive functions of your computer Stick kPad Thin Left click button Right click button If you are not familiar with using the TrackPoint, these instructions will help you get started: 1. Place your hands in the typing position and press gently with either index finger on the stick in the direction you want the cursor to move. Pressing the stick away from you moves the cursor up the screen; pressing it toward you moves the cursor down the screen. You can also move the cursor side to side by pressing sideways. Note: The cursor may drift. This is not a defect. Do not use the TrackPoint until the cursor stops moving. 10 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Mouse Pointer (Cursor) Stick Right click button Left click button 2. Press the click buttons with either thumb to select and drag as required by your software. Changing the Cap The cap 1 on the end of the TrackPoint is removable. You can replace it with one of the spares shipped with your computer. Think Pad Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 11 Distinctive functions of your computer For more information on customizing the TrackPoint izing the TrackPoint" on page 44. "Custom- Fn key The Fn key function allows you to change operational features instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the Fn key 1 ; then press the appropriate function key 2 . kPad Thin 12 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer The Fn Key Lock Function The following setup give you the same effect as when you press and hold the Fn key and then press an appropriate function key: Start the ThinkPad Configuration program, (see "ThinkPad configuration" on page 29). Click the Accessibility ( button, and click Enable for Fn key lock. ) After you enable the Fn key lock and press Fn once, press one of the function keys. The computer works the same as when you press Fn + the function key. If you press Fn twice after enabling the lock, pressing a function key alone is recognized as a combination of Fn + that function key. To stop this function, press Fn again. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 13 Distinctive functions of your computer The following table shows the function of the Fn key combined with keys: Feature and Icon Key Combination Meaning Power Mode Functions Power mode switching Fn+F8 During battery power operation, the power mode changes as follows: For more information Power Conservation Functions for Battery Power Standby mode Fn+F3 Online User's Guide. The computer turns off the LCD panel and hard disk drive. For more information about this mode Guide. Online User's Suspend mode Fn+F4 The computer stops all tasks and stores all data in memory. You can also enter suspend mode by closing the LCD panel. For more information about this mode Online User's Guide Hibernation mode Other Functions Switching between the LCD and the external monitor Fn+F9 The computer enters hibernation mode. For more information about this mode Online User's Guide Fn+F7 Computer output is displayed in the following order when an external monitor Numeric keypad The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if they were on a 10-key numeric keypad. (The numeric keypad on the keyboard is not active when the external keyboard or the external numeric keypad is attached to the computer.) To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press and hold Fn and then press NumLk. 14 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer __ _ NumLk F6 F7 & 77 Y U 4 F8 * 88 I 5 F9 ( 99 F10 ) 0/ O 6 F11 __ _ F12 + = { [ " ` Insert Delete Back space } ] | \ NumLk P * : ; > .. H J 1 K 2 L 3 ? /+ Enter B N M 0 < , Shift Caps Lock Alt Ctrl PgUp Home PgDn End If the numeric keypad is enabled, press and hold Shift to temporarily use the cursor- and screen-control keys. Note: The functions of the cursor- and screen-control keys are not printed on the keys. F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 ) 0/ P 2 F11 __ _ F12 + = { [ " ` Insert Delete Home PgUp Back space } ] | \ NumLk Y K * PgDn < , : ; - H End N Enter B Ins Del Alt Ctrl ? /+ Shift Caps Lock PgUp Home PgDn End Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 15 Distinctive functions of your computer ThinkPad utility programs Your ThinkPad computer has the following utility programs for easy configuration: BIOS Setup Utility ThinkPad Configuration program This section summarizes these utility programs. BIOS Setup Utility Your computer provides a BIOS Setup Utility which allows you to select various setup parameters: Config: Set the configuration of your computer. Date/Time: Set date and time. Password: Set a password. Startup: Set the startup device. Restart: Restart the system. 16 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer To start the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Remove any diskette from the diskette drive; then turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer; then press F1 while the IBM ThinkPad logo is being displayed. The BIOS Setup Utility menu appears: IBM BIOS Setup Utility Config Date/Time Password Startup Restart System-unit serial number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX System board serial number XXXXXXXXXXXX Microprocessor name Celeron (R) Microprocessor speed 333 MHz UUID xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help F3/Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu Space/- Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 3. Move to an item you want to change using the arrow keys, and press Enter. A submenu is displayed. 4. Change the items you wish to change. To change the value of an item, use the - or space key. 5. Press Esc to exit from the submenu. Note: If you are in a nested submenu, press Esc until you reach the BIOS Setup Utility main menu. 6. Press F10 and press Enter to save your changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility menu. Your computer restarts. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 17 Distinctive functions of your computer Note: If you would like to discard your changes, see "Restart" on page 28. Config: Selecting the Config item and pressing Enter displays the following "Config" submenu. IBM BIOS Setup Utility Config Item Specific Help Memory System Board Initialize Advanced Setup F1 Help F3/Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu Space/- Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The "Config" submenu includes the following: Memory enters a submenu which shows memory information. System Board enters a submenu which shows system board information. Initialize clears the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area which is used to store configuration information. Advanced Setup enters the "Advanced Setup" submenu. Advanced Setup Note: You do not need to change the settings in the Config screen because the default settings are already optimized for you. Changing the values may cause device conflicts and your operating system may not boot up properly. 18 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Selecting the Advanced Setup item and pressing Enter displays the following "Advanced Setup" submenu. IBM BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Setup Item Specific Help Serial Port Infrared Parallel port PCI Keyboard/Mouse Power Others F1 Help F3/Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu Space/- Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The "Advanced Setup" submenu includes the following: Serial Port enters a submenu where you can set resource values for the serial port. Infrared enters a submenu where you can set resource values for the infrared port. Parallel Port enters a submenu where you can set resource values for the parallel port. PCI enters a submenu where you can arrange ISA IRQ lines for PCI devices. Keyboard/Mouse enters a submenu where you can set values for the keyboard and mouse. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 19 Distinctive functions of your computer IBM BIOS Setup Utility Keyboard/Mouse Item Specific Help Track Point Typematic Rate Sticky Fn key [Enabled] [Fast] [Disabled] Enable/Disable internal track point. F1 Help F3/Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu Space/- Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 1. Track Point enables you to enable and disable the internal TrackPoint. Disable the TrackPoint when you want to use an external serial or PS/2 mouse. 2. Typematic Rate is a keyboard feature that continues to repeat a key as long as it is held down. You can set speed of the repeating key to Fast or Normal. 3. Sticky Fn key enables and disables the Sticky Fn key feature. When enabled, pressing Fn once will cause the key to "stick," (you don't have to hold it down when using it in key combinations); pressing it again will cause it to "lock." You can then press any number of Fn key combinations without having to hold the Fn key down. Press Fn to unlock the key. Power enters a submenu where you can set values related to power management. 20 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer IBM BIOS Setup Utility Power Power Mode for AC Power Mode for Battery Customize Timer Values Suspend Timer LCD off Timer HDD off Timer Processor Speed: Hibernate by timer Low Battery Action Suspend when LCD is closed RediSafe Resume On Time: Resume Time Resume Date Resume On Modem Ring: Screen Blanking Power switch mode Suspend to hibernation CPU Power Management PCI Bus Power Management [Customized] [Maximum Battery Life] [5 Minutes] [2 Minutes] [5 Minutes] [Fixed Max] [Disabled] [Suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [Disabled] [00:00:00] [00/00/0000] [Enabled] [Enabled] [On/Off] [Disabled] [Automatic] [Automatic] Item Specific Help Set a power saving mode for the system runs on AC power. F1 Help F3/Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu Space/- Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ­ Power Mode for AC sets the power saving mode when you are using the computer with the AC adapter connected. You can set the field to Maximum Performance, Maximum Battery Life, or Customized. ­ Power Mode for Battery sets the power saving mode when you are using the computer with the battery pack. You can set the field to Maximum Performance, Maximum Battery Life, or Customized. ­ Customized Timer Values enables you to set the timer for various devices. 1. Suspend Timer: Sets the amount of time that will elapse before the computer enters suspend mode. Settings are Disabled, or 1 to 60 minutes. 2. LCD off Timer: Sets the amount of time that will elapse before the system turns the LCD off when the LCD is idle. Settings are Disabled, or 1 to 60 minutes. 3. HDD off Timer: Sets the amount of time that will elapse before the system turns the HDD off when the HDD is idle. Settings are Disabled, or 3 to 20 minutes. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 21 Distinctive functions of your computer 4. Processor Speed: Reduces the speed of the processor in power saving mode. Settings are Fixed Medium, Fixed Max, Fixed Slow, Auto Medium, and Auto Slow. ­ Hibernate by timer enables you to set the system to enter hibernation mode instead of suspend mode when the suspend timer has elapsed. Settings are Disabled, or Enabled. ­ Low Battery Action enables you to set the system to enter hibernation mode instead of suspend mode when the battery power is low. Settings are Suspend, or Hibernation. ­ Suspend when LCD is closed enables you to set the system to enter suspend mode when the LCD panel is closed. Settings are Suspend, or No Suspend. ­ RediSafe enables you to set the system to enter a special hibernation suspend mode wherein the system saves its state to disk and then enters a normal suspend mode if AC or battery power is lost. The system can then be recovered from the disk when the AC adapter or a fully charged battery is attached. When RediSafe is enabled in BIOS, pressing the Fn + F4 key combination will enter RediSafe mode. Settings are Disabled, or Enabled. Note: When RediSafe is enabled, the system takes longer to enter hibernation mode than the normal hibernation mode. ­ Resume On Time enables you to set the system to enter suspend mode at a specified time or date. - 00:00:00 Sets the time at which the computer enters suspend mode. - 00/00/00 Sets the date at which the computer enters suspend mode. If all values are set to "0" and the time is set, the computer will enter suspend mode at the same time every day. ­ Resume On Modem Ring enables you to set the system to resume when the modem detects an incoming call. Settings are Enabled, or Disabled. 22 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer ­ Screen Blanking enables or disables screen blanking. Settings are Enabled, or Disabled. ­ Power switch mode sets the function of the power button after the computer has been started. When set to On/Off, the button is used to power the computer on and off. When set to Hibernation, the power button is used to enter hibernation mode. ­ Suspend to hibernation enables or disables suspend to hibernation mode. The system will go into hibernation mode when the hibernation timer has elapsed. Settings are Disabled, 30, 60, or 90 minutes. ­ CPU Power Management enables or disables power management for the CPU. When set to Automatic, the system will manage the CPU power consumption. When set to Disabled, power management is disabled for the CPU. ­ PCI Bus Power Management enables or disables the power management feature that stops the PCI bus clock automatically when there is no system activity. Disabling this function might result in shorter battery life. When set to Automatic, the system will manage the PCI bus power. It is recommended that you do not change this setting to Disabled. Others IBM BIOS Setup Utility Others Item Specific Help Reset Config Data Boot display device HV Expansion Brightness Startup Screen [No] [Both] [On] [Normal] [Enabled] Select `Yes' if you want to clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area. F1 Help F3/Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu Space/- Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 23 Distinctive functions of your computer ­ Reset Config Data sets the BIOS configuration data back to factory defaults. ­ Boot display device sets the display output device on start up. For more information, see "Display output location" on page 64. ­ HV Expansion expands/shrinks the screen. For more information, see "Display output location" on page 64. ­ Brightness specifies the brightness level. - Normal specifies that the LCD brightness changes depending on the power source. When the computer is running on battery power, the LCD brightness level drops to half. - High means the LCD is always at full brightness even when the computer is running on battery power. The computer may consume more power in this setting than in Normal mode. ­ Startup Screen enables or disables the start up screen. The start up screen displays the IBM ThinkPad logo. If you want to hide this screen, set this to Disable. 24 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Date/Time: Selecting the Date/Time item and pressing Enter displays the following "Date/Time" submenu. IBM BIOS Setup Utility Date/Time System Time: System Date: [17:28:12] [03/21/1999] Item Specific Help , , or selects field. F1 Help F3/Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu Space/- Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit To change the date and time, do the following: 1. Press the up or down arrow keys to select the item to change, date or time. 2. Press Tab or Enter to select a field. 3. Type the date or time. Note: Instead of typing, you can press the - or space keys to adjust the date or time. 4. Press F10 and press Enter to exit from the BIOS Setup Utility menu. Your computer restarts. Note: You can also set the current date and time with the applica- tion of the operating system installed in your computer. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 25 Distinctive functions of your computer Password: Selecting the Password item and pressing Enter displays the following "Password" submenu. IBM BIOS Setup Utility Password Item Specific Help Set Power on Password Set HDD Password Set Supervisor Password [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] F1 Help F3/Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu Space/- Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit This submenu is used to set the power-on password, hard disk password, and supervisor password. For more information, go to "Using passwords" on page 72. 26 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Startup: Selecting the Startup item and pressing Enter displays the following "Startup" submenu. IBM BIOS Setup Utility Startup Item Specific Help - Removable Devices Legacy Floppy Devices - Hard Drive IBM-DBCAxxx Network Boot F1 Help F3/Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu Space/- Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit This submenu is used to change the startup sequence of the drives in your computer. For example, if you have different operating systems on different replacement hard disk drives or PC Cards, you can have the system boot up from one of these devices. Attention: You must be extremely careful not to specify a wrong device during a copy, save, or a format operation after you change your startup sequence. If you specify a wrong device, your data and programs might be erased or overwritten. This submenu includes the following: Removable Devices allows you to set a Legacy floppy device as the startup device. Hard Drive allows you to set the HDD as the startup device. Network Boot allows you to set a remote network drive at startup. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 27 Distinctive functions of your computer To change the startup sequence, do the following: 1. Press the up or down arrow keys to select the item to change. 2. Press the - key to move the item down in the priority list; press the + key to move it up in the priority list. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other items you want to change. 4. Press F10 and press Enter to exit from the BIOS Setup Utility menu. Your computer restarts. To remove a device from the startup sequence, do the following: 1. Press the up or down arrow keys to select the item to remove. 2. Press Shift and the 1 key. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other items you want to remove. 4. Press F10 and press Enter to exit from the BIOS Setup Utility menu. Your computer restarts. Restart: Selecting the Restart item and pressing Enter displays the following "Restart" submenu. IBM BIOS Setup Utility Restart Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help F3/Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu Space/- Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 28 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer This submenu includes the following: Exit Saving Changes: exit the BIOS Setup Utility, saving your changes. Exit Discarding Changes: exits the BIOS Setup Utility, discarding your changes. Discard Changes: discards your changes. Save Changes: saves your changes. Select a restart option and press Enter. ThinkPad configuration The ThinkPad Configuration program allows you to set up and customize the computer's built-in devices to your needs. For example, you can enable or disable a port, switch between your computer's LCD and an external monitor, and set the power management mode. For Windows 98 and Windows 95: To start the ThinkPad Configuration program, click Start. Move the cursor to Programs, IBM; then click ThinkPad Configuration Utility. The following window appears: Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 29 Distinctive functions of your computer 1 The Display Device buttons Click one of these buttons to set the display output type to the LCD, external monitor, or both. If making a presentation, you can click the presentation button to disable any system timers, such as the LCD turnoff timer or the power management mode timers. 2 The Power Mode buttons Click one of these buttons to set the power mode to maximumperformance mode, maximum-battery-life mode, or customized mode. 3 The Launches Device Manager button Click this button to launch the Control Panel System Properties window.