User manual IBM THINKPAD 560Z

Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 i Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Safety Information" on page xiii, Appendix B, and "Notices" on page 163. First Edition (June 1998) 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 of 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 1998. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. 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. Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 560Z Computer The thin and light IBM ThinkPad 560Z computer is designed to satisfy your mobile computing needs. We hope you enjoy its fast processing power, brilliant display, and flexible communication capability. iii Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Functional Highlights Ultra portability The slim computer has excellent portability to assist you anytime and anywhere. High-speed processor The Intel Pentium II processor enables high-speed data processing and provides advanced performance. Large-capacity hard disk drive The large customer-upgradable hard disk drive provides for your demanding data storage needs. It can be optionally upgraded, or you may choose to have a secondary hard disk drive. SVGA color LCD The 12.1-inch TFT (thin-film transistor) display provides clear and brilliant color text and graphics. Easy-to-use keyboard and pointing device The full-size, full-stroke keyboard and the TrackPoint with "Press-to-Select" function increase your effectiveness and productivity in the office or on the road. Lithium-ion battery pack The long battery life and fast recharging extend the operating time of your computer, further contributing to ultra portability. Audio features Your computer is equipped with internal audio record and playback capabilities, including 3D (three-dimensional) audio. The computer also supports DOS Sound Blaster Pro** games. PC Card Support Your computer provides two PC Card slots that accept a 16-bit PC Card, CardBus Card, and Zoomed Video Card. iv IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Communication The 56-Kbps modem (on a PC Card) allows for efficient data and fax communication. Your computer's infrared technology enables wireless point-to-point communication with other systems or devices equipped with an infrared port. v Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 vi IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Contents Functional Highlights About This Book . . Safety Information . .......................... .......................... ......................... ....... ........ ........ ........ ........ ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... iv xi xiii 1 2 6 8 8 10 17 29 30 30 30 30 31 31 32 35 36 39 40 43 45 47 47 49 51 52 56 59 60 63 65 Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer Identifying the Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Functions of Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the External Diskette Drive . . . . . . . Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Utility Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . Online User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backing Up Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Customization CD . . . . . . . . . . . . Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diskette Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board . . . . . . . Replacing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer Customizing the TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard . . Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad .. Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . Disabling the TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching an External Monitor ............... Installing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the PC Card Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enabling the CardBus Sockets (for Windows 98) . . . Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 vii Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering a Password . . . . . . . . . Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . Changing or Removing a Password Using the Personalization Editor . . . . Entering Your Personal Data .... Deleting the Personalization Window Using Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Security Screw . . . . . . . . ............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 67 68 69 70 74 80 80 83 84 85 87 88 96 101 101 102 102 102 102 103 104 105 106 111 112 113 116 117 117 118 118 119 120 123 124 125 127 129 129 131 Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems . Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Power Management . . . . . . . . . Using a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A USB Connector Consideration . . . . . A CardWizard Consideration . . . . . . . . Using a Second CardBus Card . . . . . . Using an External Condenser Microphone Using the NetMeeting Software . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Hard-Disk-Drive Problem ........ Infrared Communication Problems . . . . A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problem . . PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Printer Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External Monitor Problems . . . . . . . . . Port Replicator Problems . . . . . . . . . . Other Option Problems . . . . . . . . . . . Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Testing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . viii IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software . Using the Diskette Factory . . . . . . . Using the ThinkPad Customization 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 ThinkPad Web Site . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............ ............. ............. ........... ........... ........... ........... 133 133 133 135 137 139 139 139 140 141 141 141 142 142 143 143 146 146 146 147 148 149 150 150 150 151 151 153 154 157 161 163 163 164 165 167 Appendix A. Features and Specifications Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBM Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix B. Handling Tips .................... ......... .......... .......... .......... .......... Appendix C. Product Warranty and Notices Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions . . . Trademarks .................. Electronic Emission Notices . . . . . . . . . Glossary ............................... Contents ix Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Index .................................. 171 x IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 About This Book This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM ThinkPad 560Z computer. Be sure to read the ThinkPad Setup Guide and Chapter 1 of this book before using the computer. acquaints you with the basic features of your computer. provides information on installing options and using your computer's high-technology features. provides information on using passwords, identifying yourself with the Personalization Editor, and using locks. 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. describes various options of IBM's support and service. describes the features and specifications associated with your computer, including information on power cords. provides information you need to know when you are using your computer. contains the warranty statements for your computer and notices for this book. The defines terms appearing in this book. The book concludes with an . Contents xi Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Icons Used in This Book For procedures or information unique to the operating system installed in your computer: WIN 98 WIN 95 WIN NT WIN 3.1 Information for Microsoft Windows 98 users Information for Microsoft Windows 95 users Information for Microsoft Windows NT users Information for Microsoft Windows 3.1 users OS/2 Information for IBM Operating System/2 (OS/2) users Information for IBM DOS users DOS xii IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Safety Information Electrical Safety Notice 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 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 this product or attached devices. The 3-pin 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. Remove signal cables from receptacles. Attach the signal cables to receptacles. Remove all cables from devices. Attach the power cord to an outlet. Turn the device ON. Contents xiii Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 DANGER 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. DANGER The lithium battery (IBM P/N 12J1695 UL-recognized component--File No. MH12210) can be replaced only by your dealer or an IBM service representative. It contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: (1) throw or immerse into water, (2) heat to more than 100°C (212°F), or (3) 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. xiv IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Getting Familiar with Your Computer This chapter provides basic information about your computer. Note If you power off the computer, wait at least 5 seconds before you power it on again. If you put your computer into suspend or hibernation mode, you should also wait at least 5 seconds before resuming normal operation. To power off the computer without shutting it down, hold the power switch at least 1.5 seconds. Identifying the Hardware Features . . . System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . Functions of Your Computer . . . . . . Attaching the External Diskette Drive Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fn Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Utility Programs . . . . . . Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Configuration Program Online User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . Backing Up Your System . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Customization CD . . . . . Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diskette Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board Replacing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . ............... ............... ............... ............... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. 2 6 8 8 10 10 13 16 17 17 25 29 30 30 30 30 31 31 32 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 1 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Identifying the Hardware Features Identifying the Hardware Features Front View 1 16 15 2 3 14 13 12 5 11 7 10 9 8 6 4 2 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Identifying the Hardware Features 1 2 The color LCD screen displays computer output. The brightness control moves up or down to adjust the brightness of the display. The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling audio. The keyboard is used to enter data into the computer. (To use the numeric keypad on the keyboard, see page 16.) The headphone jack, a inch (3.5-mm) diameter jack, is where you connect a stereo headphone or external speakers. 6 The microphone/line-in jack, a inch (3.5-mm) diameter jack, is where you connect a microphone or an external stereo audio device. The infrared port allows the computer to communicate with other devices that have infrared data-transfer capability. The PC Card slots accept PC Cards. The PC Card eject buttons eject the PC Card from the PC Card slot. The TrackPoint is a built-in pointing device that provides a function similar to that of a mouse. 11 12 The LCD button opens the LCD when pressed. The Fn key is used with the function keys to activate the Fn key functions. The diskette-eject button ejects a diskette from the diskette drive. The diskette drive in use indicator is on when data is read or written to a diskette. (Refer to page 6.) The external diskette drive reads data from or writes data to a diskette. The system-status indicators consist of the indicators and their associated symbols. (Refer to page 6.) 3 7 13 14 4 8 9 15 5 1 16 Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 3 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Identifying the Hardware Features Rear View 11 1 2 3 4 10 1 9 8 4 76 5 that conforms to the USB interface. Many recent digital device comply to this new standard. 8 The serial connector is where you connect a 9-pin, serial-device cable. The parallel connector is where you connect a parallel-printer signal cable. The external-monitor connector is where you attach the external monitor. The connector cover is removable. The external-diskettedrive connector is where you connect the cable of the external diskette drive. The fan louver allows the inside of the computer to stay cool. Do not place anything in front of the louver that might block air flow. The cooling fan starts at power-on, and then stops and starts alternately depending on the temperature inside the computer. The power switch turns the computer on and off. The security keyhole is used with a mechanical lock. The power jack is where the AC Adapter cable is connected. The external-input-device connector is used to attach a mouse, external keyboard, or external numeric keypad to the computer. The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector allows you to connect any device 5 2 6 9 1 7 11 3 4 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Identifying the Hardware Features Bottom View (with Battery Installed) 7 1 2 3 6 5 4 1 The power shutdown switch is used to turn the computer off when an application locks up or the computer will not accept any input. Use the tip of a pen to press this switch. The expansion connectors allow you to connect the port replicator (available as an option). 3 The memory slot accepts a dual inline memory module (DIMM) option. The memory-slot cover covers the memory slot. The hard disk drive can be upgraded with an optional one. The security screw shipped with your computer can prevent the hard disk drive from removing easily. (Refer to page 45.) 6 The battery pack is a built-in power source for the computer. The battery-pack latch locks or releases the battery pack. 4 5 7 2 Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 5 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 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: 1 A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 System-Status Indicators Symbol 1 Battery Color Green Orange Blinking orange Meaning Enough battery power remains for operation. The battery pack is being charged. The battery pack needs to be charged. If the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. 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 Shift key, and pressing the NumLk key. For details, see "Numeric Keypad" on page 16. The Caps Lock mode is enabled. All alphabetic characters (A­Z) are entered in capital letters without the Shift key being pressed. You enable or disable the Caps Lock mode by 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 the ScrLk key. The computer is in suspend mode. (See "Basic" in the Online User's Guide for details.) The computer is entering suspend mode or hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation. The computer is operational. This indicator is on when the computer is on and not in suspend mode. 2 Hard disk in use Orange 3 Numeric lock Green 4 Caps lock Green A 5 Scroll lock Green 6 Suspend mode Green Blinking green 7 Power on Green Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 7 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Functions of Your Computer Functions of Your Computer Your computer features a diskette drive that is attached externally. Your computer also has unique keyboard functions and utility programs for easy configuration. This section describes the following features: External diskette drive Keyboard functions ThinkPad utility programs The Online User's Guide Attaching the External Diskette Drive You do not need to power off your computer. The computer will recognize the external diskette drive whenever you attach it to your computer. 1 Open the cover on the external-diskette-drive connector. 8 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Functions of Your Computer 2 Attach the cable first to the external diskette drive; then attach it to the external-diskette-drive connector on the side of the computer. Press the sides of the connector devices 2 . 1 as you connect it to the External diskette drive External-diskette-drive connector 2 1 1 1 1 2 Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 9 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Functions of Your Computer 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. You can set the following features by customizing the TrackPoint: Press-to-Select Sensitivity For more information page 36. "Customizing the TrackPoint" on 10 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Functions of Your Computer The TrackPoint consists of a stick on the keyboard and a pair of click buttons below the keyboard. Movement of the cursor 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 cursor moves corresponds to the pressure you apply to the stick. The function of the click buttons corresponds to the left and right mouse buttons on a traditional mouse, and depends on the software you are using. 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. The cursor might drift. This is not a defect. Do not use the TrackPoint until the cursor stops moving. Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 11 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Functions of Your Computer Stick Cursor Left click button Right click button 2 Press the click buttons with either thumb to select and drag as required by your software. By enabling Press-to-Select, you can make the TrackPoint stick function the same as the left or right click button. For more information "Customizing the TrackPoint" on page 36. Changing the Cap The cap 1 on the end of the TrackPoint stick is removable. You can replace it with one of the spares shipped with your computer. 12 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Functions of Your Computer 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 (F1 to F12, PgUp, PgDn, or BackSpace). 1 2 The Fn Key Lock Function The following setup gives 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 Program" on page 25.) Click on the Accessibility ) button, and click on Enable for Fn key lock. You can ( also set up by typing PS2 FNS E at the command prompt. 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 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 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 Fuel-Gauge display on or off + (Only for OS/2 or Windows users) If you press this key combination, the window for the battery status appears or disappears. You can set parameters for battery status in the window. Note: The Fuel-Gauge program must be activated before you can use this key combination. To activate the Fuel-Gauge program, do the following: 1. Click on Start. 2. Move the cursor to Programs, ThinkPad, and then click on Fuel. Power mode switching + During battery-power operation, the processor speed changes as follows: High Performance Customized Automatic Power Conservation Functions for Battery Power Standby mode + The computer enters standby mode. For more information about this mode "Basic" in the Online User's Guide. Suspend mode + The computer enters suspend mode. For more information about this mode "Basic" in the Online User's Guide. Hibernation mode + The computer enters hibernation mode. For more information about this mode Guide. Other Functions "Basic" in the Online User's Switching between the LCD and the external monitor + Computer output is displayed in the following order when an external monitor is attached. External Display LCD LCD + External Display 14 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Functions of Your Computer Feature and icon Screen expansion Volume up Key Combination Meaning The LCD screen image size switches between expanded and normal mode if the size of your LCD image is smaller than that of the physical LCD. The volume increases. + + Volume down + The volume decreases. Mute + Sound turns off. Note: To turn on the sound, press Fn + PgUp or Fn + PgDn. When the computer is in suspend mode and you press the Fn key independently without any function key, the computer returns to normal operation. Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 15 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Functions of Your Computer Numeric Keypad The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if they were 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 Shift and then press NumLk. The functions of the numeric keypad are printed on the front of the keys. NumLk F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 6 Y 7 4 8 5 1 9 6 2 3 < Alt / _ * { - H N " + Shift 0 . Ctrl If the numeric keypad is enabled, press and hold Shift to temporarily use the cursor- and screen-control keys. The functions of the cursor- and screen-control keys are not printed on the keys. NumLk F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 PgUp 6 Home / _ * Y H N End Ins PgDn { + " Shift < Alt Del Ctrl 16 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Functions of Your Computer ThinkPad Utility Programs Your computer has the following utility programs for easy configuration: Easy-Setup ThinkPad Configuration program This section summarizes these utility programs. Easy-Setup Your computer provides a user-friendly program called Easy-Setup, which allows you to select various setup parameters: Config: Set the configuration of your computer. Date/Time: Set the date and time. Password: Set a password. Start up: Set the startup device. Test: Test the system. Restart: Restart the system. To start Easy-Setup, do as follows: 1 2 Power off the computer, and remove any diskette from the diskette drive. Press and hold F1; then power on the computer. Hold F1 until the "Easy-Setup" menu appears: Easy-Setup Config Date/Time Password Start up Test Restart BIOS part number, Date System-unit serial number System board serial number Microprocessor UUID nnnnnnn 12/31/98 nnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnn Pentium( ) II Processor * * nnnnnnnn-nnnn-nnnn-nnnn-nnnnnnnnnnnn * * Trademark of Intel Corporation 3 Move to an icon you want to change, using the arrow keys or the TrackPoint, and click on the icon. A submenu is displayed. Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 17 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Functions of Your Computer 4 5 6 Change the items you wish to change. Click on Exit to exit from the submenu. Click on Restart to exit from the "Easy-Setup" menu. Your computer restarts. Changing the Screen Color You can change the color of the "Easy-Setup" menu by pressing the Ctrl+PgUp keys or by pressing the Ctrl+PgDn keys. To return to the original color, press the Ctrl+Home keys. Clicking on the Config button displays the following "Config" submenu, which provides information about the installed memory and system board: Memory System Board Network Display Quick Boot Initialize Exit The Memory button shows the amount of memory installed and available. The System Board button provides information on the system board installed. The Network button enables or disables the Wake on LAN and Flash over LAN function. You can use these functions only with the ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature (option). 18 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Functions of Your Computer The Quick Boot button enables or disables the Simple Boot Flag function. Simple Boot Flag function This function automatically optimizes the behavior and boot performance of the BIOS and operating system, based on the installed operating system and previous boot. If this function is Enabled and once a Plug and Play­capable operating system is installed, the system BIOS does not configure such hardware resources as system interruptions, memory windows, and I/O port ranges for all the devices in the system. If you are going to use a non­Plug and Play­capable operating system, disable this function so that the BIOS will configure hardware resources. The Initialize button sets all device settings to their default values. Clicking on the Date/Time button displays the following "Date and Time" submenu, which you can use to set the current date and time: Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 19 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Functions of Your Computer 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 time. Instead of typing, you can place the pointer on any of the arrow icons ( , , , or ) to adjust the date and time. Clicking on the double-arrow icon scrolls the numbers faster. 2 Click on OK to save the changes or on Cancel to cancel them. You can also set the current date and time with the application included with the operating system installed in your computer.