User manual IBM THINKPAD 570E

Contents Finding information in this Online User's Guide .......... v 1 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 9 11 12 14 14 16 18 21 22 22 22 25 26 26 26 30 30 37 40 43 45 46 46 48 49 50 Chapter 1. Using your computer outside your home country Changing the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power cord requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer Using the Norton Mobile Essentials . . . . . . . . . Using Before You Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. Using Location Controller Using the audio features ............... Setting the volume ................. Using the built-in modem features . . . . . . . . . . Setting the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the 56-Kbps modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephony features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Auto Answer feature . . . . . . . . . . Viewing a DVD movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3. Protecting your computer Protecting your computer . . . . . . . . Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using mechanical locks . . . . . . . . . ....... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ............. .............. .............. .............. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack . Using the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitoring the battery status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saving battery power ..................... Using the power management modes . . . . . . . . . . Customizing power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . Considerations when using a power management mode Using other battery-saving methods ........... Chapter 5. Using your computer with a PC Card Using a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card support software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 i Using a PC Card in Windows 95 (with CardWorks) Self-check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stopping the PC Card ............... Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a PC Card in Windows NT (with CardWizard) Self-check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hot swapping the PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card Activator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enhanced power management . . . . . . . . . . Stopping the PC Card ............... Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 6. Resolving system resource conflicts Resource conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resolving a resource conflict . . . . . . . . . . . Default resource assignments ............ Default IRQ assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System resources and IRQs . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 7. Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 52 53 54 56 57 58 60 60 61 62 62 63 64 65 65 65 70 71 71 75 75 83 84 85 85 86 88 89 90 95 95 96 99 100 100 101 ............ ............. ..... .... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... Chapter 8. Installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a new operating system and its device drivers Installing software for Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . Overall procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Microsoft Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing software for Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . Overall procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Microsoft Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing software for Windows NT Version 4.0 . . . . Overall procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Microsoft Windows NT ........... Chapter 9. Using system management Using system management . . . . . . . . System-management features . . . . . . Intel WfM full support . . . . . . . . . . ............ ............. ............. ............. ii IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Desktop Management Interface (DMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote program load (RPL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) . . . . . . . . . . . . Wake on LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waking up from suspend mode by an incoming call . . . . Universal Management Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asset ID EEPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up system-management features . . . . . . . . . . . . Enabling or disabling Wake on LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic power-on startup sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . Enabling or disabling a Flash (POST/BIOS) update from the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix A. Using PS2 commands Using PS2 Command . . . . . . . . . Syntax rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . PS2 commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 102 102 103 103 104 105 105 105 107 107 111 111 111 112 119 119 119 119 119 122 123 124 127 131 131 131 133 133 133 134 135 135 139 139 .............. ............... ............... ............... ............ ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. Appendix B. Using modem commands Modem commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running commands . . . . . . . . . . . Command format . . . . . . . . . . . . AT commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extended AT commands . . . . . . . . V.42bis commands . . . . . . . . . . . Modem response codes . . . . . . . . . . S registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix C. Handling the ThinkPad Handling tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . Carrying your computer ....... Extending your computer's battery life Ruggedized mobile computers ... Ergonomics information . . . . . . . . . Appendix D. Getting service Getting service . . . . . . . . . .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............. .............. .............. ................... ................... Contents iii Customer support and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Help at the 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900-number operating system and hardware 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix E. Notices Edition notice . . . . . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... 139 139 140 141 141 142 142 144 144 145 145 145 146 147 147 147 149 149 151 151 153 157 ........................ ........................ ..................... ...................... Appendix F. Trademarks Trademarks . . . . . . . . Glossary Index ............................... .................................. iv IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Finding information in this Online User's Guide The following topics are covered in this Online User's Guide. Click the topic you want to read: Changing the date and time Ergonomics information Frequently asked questions Getting service Handling tips Installing a new operating system and its device drivers Power cord requirements Setting the modem Using the audio features Using the battery pack Using passwords Using a PC Card Using system management Viewing a DVD movie Contents v vi IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Chapter 1. Using your computer outside your home country This section provides necessary information if you are using the computer outside the region where you purchased it. Changing the date and time Power cord requirements . ...................... ...................... 1 2 Changing the date and time Note If you are a U.S. user, you should use the Norton Mobile Essentials for the location settings. For details Norton Mobile Essentials. Using the You need to change the date and time settings if you go to a different time zone. 1 2 3 4 In the Windows 98 desktop, click Start, move the cursor to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click Date/Time. Set the current date and time. Click the Time Zone tab. Click , and select the region closest to your location from the list. Press Enter. Note: If you do not want the clock to be automatically adjusted for daylight saving time, clear the check box. 5 Click OK. Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 1 Power cord requirements To use the AC Adapter outside the region where you purchased your computer, you need an ac power cord that is certified for the region you are visiting. You can purchase one through an IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative in that region. Attention The use of an improper power cord might cause severe damage to your computer. For 2-pin power cords: Part number Country or region Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Korea (South), Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela Abu Dhabi, Albania, Antigua, Bahrain, Brunei, Dubai, Fiji, India, Ireland, Kenya, Kuwait, Macao, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong), Qatar, Singapore, United Kingdom Austria, Bosnia-Herzogovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Yugoslavia Japan Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka 13H5264 13H5267 13H5270 13H5273 13H5276 13H5279 For 3-pin power cords: 2 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Part number 02K0539 76H3514 Country or region People's Republic of China (other than Hong Kong) Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Korea (South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzogovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Macao, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Yugoslavia Denmark Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka Abu Dhabi, Albania, Antigua, Bahrain, Brunei, Dubai, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, United Kingdom Switzerland, Liechtenstein Chile, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya Israel Korea 76H3516 76H3518 76H3520 76H3522 76H3524 76H3528 76H3530 76H3532 76H3535 Chapter 1. Using your computer outside your home country 3 4 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer This section provides necessary information if you are using the various features of your ThinkPad computer. Using the Norton Mobile Essentials . . . . . Using Before You Go . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Location Controller ......... Using the audio features ........... ............. Setting the volume Setting the volumes with device drivers Using the built-in modem features . . . . . . Setting the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the 56-Kbps modem . . . . . . . . . Telephony features . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Auto Answer feature . . . . . . Viewing a DVD movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 14 14 16 18 Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 5 Using the Norton Mobile Essentials Your ThinkPad computer provides the Norton Mobile Essentials, which enable you to manage your ThinkPad location settings easily. When you travel with your ThinkPad computer, the Norton Mobile Essentials can help you with ThinkPad location settings. The Norton Mobile Essentials include the following features: Before You Go is for learning about the power cord and modem requirements of your destination country or region. Use Checklists to plan for your trip effectively. Before You Go also contains many international phone numbers for travel services and links to Web sites with additional information about your destination. Location Controller is for setting up all of the location-sensitive settings, such as modem properties, time and date, time zone, printer, and so forth. Once you set up a location, you don't have to set it up again. Connection Doctor is for resolving any problem you might have with your modem connection at your destination. To use the Norton Mobile Essentials, do the following: 1 2 Click Start. Move the cursor to Programs and Norton Mobile Essentials; then click Norton Mobile Essentials. The main window appears: 6 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book You can activate all the features from this window, or you can launch each feature individually from the Norton Mobile Essentials program group. For more detail on the Norton Mobile Essentials, click Help. Note: You might need to install the Norton Mobile Essentials from the hard disk drive or the Software Selections CD before you use it for the first time. Using Before You Go To start Before You Go, do the following: 1 2 3 Click Start. Move the cursor to Programs and Norton Mobile Essentials. Click Norton Mobile Essentials Before You Go. To check the power cord and modem requirements for your destination: Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer 7 a) Click Destination. b) Select your location from the list. To use the various checklists to plan your trip or to obtain travel services: a) Click Checklist. b) Select Guides. View the guides in the window. Note: See the following IBM Web site for the latest information about your modem's status for international use: http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad Using Location Controller To start the Location Controller, do the following: 1 2 3 4 Click Start. Move the cursor to Programs and Norton Mobile Essentials. Click Norton Mobile Essentials Location Controller. To create a new location, click New and follow the instructions on the window. Notes: 1. Make sure that you set up the location for your home or office, so that you can switch back to those settings easily when you return from your trip. 2. For the best location settings, always use the Location Controller when you set up a new location. If your Internet dialer application also has location settings, it will adjust its settings based on the Location Controller settings in most cases. You need to choose additional location settings in your Internet dialer application, such as a local phone number. 3. If you are using a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) such as IBM WorkPad, do not allow the Location Controller to adjust the windows clock automatically. This might lead to unwanted changes in your PDA calendar. 8 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Using the audio features Your computer is equipped with the following: A -inch (3.5-mm) diameter external monaural microphone jack. A -inch (3.5-mm) diameter stereo headphone or an external-powered speaker jack. Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy various multimedia audio features. This audio chip provides the following features: Recording and playing back of PCM and WAV files in 8-bit or 16-bit format. Sampling of various rates from 8 KHz to 48 KHz for the WAV file. Playback of MIDI files through an FM synthesizer. Recording from various sound sources, such as an integrated microphone, an external microphone, or an audio device attached to a line-in jack. Game compatibility. You might select Sound Blaster Pro for the audio adapter in the sound setup for a game. Setting the volume You can customize the volume in a volume control window, which appears when you click the small speaker icon ( ) on the task bar. Your computer might provide volume control as part of its hardware--for example, with a volume control knob. If your Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer 9 computer does not have a volume control knob, however, you can control volume by pressing the PgUp ( ) or PgDn ( ) key. For more information about your computer User's Reference. Note: The value you set with the volume control knob or the Fn + PgUp or PgDn key combination is the maximum or minimum value of the volume. Setting the volumes with device drivers The volume is also controlled by each device, and you can set it for each device. Double-click the small speaker icon ( Windows desktop. ) at the bottom right of the or Click Start; move the cursor to Program, Accessories, Entertainment; and click Volume Control. A "Master" window similar to the following appears: After you make any changes, exit the "Master" window. Note: Dock In and ZV Port are set to mute by default. To use these functions, clear check boxes. 10 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Using the built-in modem features The built-in modem enables you to send or receive data, faxes, and voice over the telephone line. This modem uses a digital signal processor (DSP), and its software can be upgraded, allowing great flexibility. It supports ITU-T V.90 protocols with data rates of 56 Kbps, and K56flex protocol with data rates of 56 Kbps. You can use the built-in modem only on a public-switched telephone network (PSTN). You cannot use a private branch exchange (PBX) or some other type of digital telephone extension line. If you connect the built-in modem to a line other than PSTN, an error message appears, preventing you from using the line. If you are not sure which kind of phone line you are using, contact your telephone company. Attention for use overseas In many regions, you cannot use the built-in modem function until IBM has received approval from the proper authorities. Your built-in modem is a worldwide modem and can be used in any region where Postal Telegraph and Telephone (PTT) type approval has been obtained. You can change the modem setting according to the region where you use the modem. If the region you want is not on the Region Selection listing, see http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad on the Internet, and download the newest Region Selection list. If you are a non-U.S. user, the parameter for using the modem is set automatically during the modem installation. The "Modem Region Selection" window enables you to change the region name to that of the region in which you are actually going to use the built-in modem telephony function. Confirm whether the selection matches the region name in the Dialing Properties listing. For more information on the use of the built-in modem in a specific region, contact the IBM customer support center in that region. Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer 11 DANGER To avoid shock hazard, do not connect the cable to or disconnect the cable from the telephone outlet on the wall during electrical storms. Setting the modem To use the built-in modem, connect one end of the telephone cable to the modem connector; then connect the other end to the telephone outlet on the wall. Note: To use a DOS modem application in the Windows 95 or Windows 98 DOS box, disable the infrared port. When you start Windows, the modem automatically starts and is ready for use. To use the built-in modem outside the region where you purchased the computer, you must change the region name. 1 2 3 4 In the Windows 98 desktop, click Start. Move the cursor to Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click Modems. Click the Dialing Properties button. 12 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book 5 Select the region that you are using your modem, and set other dialing options; then click OK. Notes: 1. Check the IBM Web site for the latest information. When updates become available, they are posted on: http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad 2. You can also perform the basic modem functions by using the AT commands from the DOS prompt. AT commands. Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer 13 Using the 56-Kbps modem To take advantage of your modem's 56-Kbps standard protocol (ITU-T V.90), you must first make sure that your Internet service provider (ISP) supports the protocol. Contact your ISP and determine which 56-Kbps modem protocol it uses. If your ISP supports the 56-Kbps standard protocol (ITU-T V.90) or K56flex technology, your modem uses the same 56-Kbps protocol. Your modem and your ISP must support the same 56-Kbps protocol, or your maximum connection speed will be limited to V.34 technology. Significantly higher Internet modem connection speeds up to 56 Kbps require all-digital transmission connections from your ISP to the line card in the central office to which your phone line is connected. The higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating on a specific network implementation is only one of many ways to deliver high-quality voice telephony to customers. Failure of the modem to operate at high speed should not be reported as a fault, unless ordinary voice telephone calls are substandard. In the U.S., current FCC regulations limit the maximum speed for downstream communication to 56 Kbps. Even though your modem contains 56-Kbps technology, the connect rate in the receive direction might be significantly less than 56 Kbps. Currently, the 56-Kbps capability is in the receive direction only (from the ISP to your local modem). The transmit or send direction (from your local modem to the ISP) uses V.34 technology. Note: 56-Kbps transfer rates are not available in all locations. You must check with your ISP to determine if your area is capable of 56-Kbps transfer rates. Telephony features The built-in modem provides the following telephony features: Industry standard modem support up to 56 Kbps 14 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Data protocols Bell 103 (300 bps) Bell 212A (1200 bps) V.21 (300 bps) V22bis (2400 bps) V.22 (1200 bps) V.34bis (33600, 31200 bps) V.34 (28800, 26400, 24000, 21600, 19200, 16800, 14400, 12000, 9600, 7200, 4800 bps) K56flex (downstream only, up to 56000 bps) V.90 (downstream only, up to 56000 bps) MNP2-4 (Microcom error correction) V.42 (error-correcting procedures for DCEs using asynchronous automatic dialing and control) V.42bis (DCE data compression) MNP5 (Microcom data compression) V.8 (startup sequence) V.80 (video phone) Error correction protocols Data compression protocols Miscellaneous protocols Industry standard fax support up to 14.4 Kbps Fax protocols V.21 Ch 2 (300 bps fax) V.17 (up to 14.4 kbps fax) V.29 (9600 bps fax) V.27ter (4800 bps fax) Computer telephony function support ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ DTMF and pulse dialing Detecting DTMF digits received from the phone line Call progress monitoring An auto-dialing feature Telephony API (TAPI) support through Windows 98 or Windows 95 Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer 15 Telephone answering machine support (Windows 98 and Windows 95) ­ Recording and playback of message and greetings ­ Answering device with caller ID (North America only)1 ­ Modem class-8 AT commands for TAPI calls Full-duplex speaker phone support (Windows 98 and Windows 95 only) ­ Acoustic echo cancellation Using the Auto Answer feature If you use a modem communication software program, your modem might need to be set for Auto Answer. The Auto Answer feature lets your computer answer calls from another computer automatically. Your modem communication software determines how the modem operates with Auto Answer. Some fax programs do not require you to type an AT command to turn Auto Answer on or off. For specific instructions, see the user's guide that came with the communication software. To start the Auto Answer feature from your communication software, use the command ATS=n. This command tells the modem to answer a call after a certain number of rings. To set the number of rings, replace n with any number from 1 to 255. If you do not have a voice modem, turn Auto Answer off when you are not using your modem. Otherwise, callers will be greeted with the modem tone. To turn Auto Answer off, use the command ATS = . In some communication software programs, you might need to select the "Auto Answer On" or "Auto Answer Off" option to turn off the Auto Answer feature. Note: If you are using Auto Answer with a fax software program, setting a high number of rings enables you to answer the telephone before the fax modem answers. 1 This function can be used only where the caller ID services is available. Currently, this service is available only in the U.S. and Canada. 16 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book If your computer came with fax software already installed, use the fax software documentation included in the box your computer came in or the fax software online help for additional information. Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer 17 Viewing a DVD movie Note You need a DVD-ROM drive and the ThinkPad 570 UltraBase, available as an option, to view a DVD movie. If you want to view a DVD movie on your computer, you need to set the DVD region code. You can set the region code when you start DVD Express for the first time. Notes: 1. The DVD movie player program is supported by Windows 98 and Windows 95 OSR2.0 or later version. 2. Some DVD movies might not play in your computer. If it is possible to play another DVD movie in your computer, the problem is not with your computer. Check with the DVD vendor whether there is a problem with the DVD content. 3. You need to disable system timers when viewing a DVD movie to avoid screen blanking. DVD regional codes Regional coding is part of the protection strategy for DVD content. The world is divided into six regions. Specific content can be viewed only in a specific region. For example, Region 1 (U.S. and Canada) content should be viewed only in Region 1. The DVD Movie Player Program application is also region-specific. You must select a region to play DVD content. After you select the region, you can play content only for that region. Be sure to select your correct region. An incorrect region code setting causes your computer to hang; you can recover your computer only with the Recovery CD. 18 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Attention Make sure the first DVD content you play is from the appropriate region. You can verify the region code of the content by looking at the region code symbol on the back of the content packaging. If the first DVD you play is from a region other than the region you selected, your system will no longer play DVD content. Recover your system using the Recovery CD. To set the region code, do as follows: 1 Click Start, move the cursor to Programs and Mediamatics DVD Express, and then click Mediamatics DVD Player. The "Select DVD Region" window appears. 2 Select the region code and click OK. Region U.S, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former Soviet Union, the rest of Africa, India People's Republic of China (except Hong Kong) Region Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Your computer has been configured to provide the highest quality audio and video playback based on the available system resources. You can alter the default settings, however, by changing the video resolution setting within the Control Panel of Windows 95 or Windows 98. Note: Some systems do not have enough resources to provide full quality audio and video playback at all resolution settings. If you experience poor playback performance, adjust the resolution setting to a lower setting. To view a DVD movie, do the following: Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer 19 1 2 Insert the DVD title into the DVD drive. Click Start, move the cursor to Programs and Mediamatics DVD Express, and then click Mediamatics DVD Player. The DVD express operation window appears. 3 4 Click the Play button. The playback window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, click the Help button on the operating window. 20 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Chapter 3. Protecting your computer Protecting your computer Using passwords . . . . Using mechanical locks ...................... ....................... ....................... 22 22 22 Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 21 Protecting your computer This section provides overall information about how to protect your ThinkPad computer. To protect your computer from theft or unauthorized use, you can use: Passwords A mechanical lock For information on mechanical locks and for more details about passwords User's Reference. Using passwords The password-setting feature prevents your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer. You must enter your password at the prompt. You cannnot use the computer unless you type the correct password. You can set the following passwords on your computer: The power-on password protects your computer from being used by unauthorized persons. The hard disk password protects the data on your hard disk from being accessed by unauthorized persons. The supervisor password protects the system information stored in BIOS Setup Utility so that without knowing the password, nobody can change the configuration of the computer. To use the different passwords, refer to the User's Reference. Using mechanical locks You can attach a mechanical lock to your computer, to help prevent it from being removed without your permission. Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a stationary object. Refer to the instructions shipped with the mechanical lock. 22 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Note You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. IBM makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features. If you attach an option, such as ThinkPad 570 UltraBase or port replicator, to your computer, refer to the User's Reference for how you can protect your system by using the mechanical lock. Chapter 3. Protecting your computer 23 24 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack This section provides necessary information if you are using a battery pack. Using the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitoring the battery status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the battery status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. Using the Fuel-Gauge program ...................... Saving battery power Using the power management modes . . . . . . . . . . . Customizing power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the suspend timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enabling hibernation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Considerations when using a power management mode Considerations for suspend mode . . . . . . . . . . . . Considerations for hibernation mode . . . . . . . . . . Notes for reinstalling or installing the operating system Using other battery-saving methods ............ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 26 26 26 26 29 30 30 37 37 39 40 40 41 42 43 Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 25 Using the battery pack If you use your ThinkPad computer with the battery pack, you need to conserve the power for long operation. Your computer is provided with power management for saving battery power, and it always indicates the battery status. This section describes the functions for battery operation. Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery pack when the AC Adapter is connected to the computer and the battery pack is installed. You need to charge the battery pack in any of the following conditions: When you purchase a new battery pack If the battery status indicator starts blinking If the battery pack has not been used for a long time Notes: 1. Before you charge the battery pack, ensure that its temperature is at least 10°C (50°F). 2. If the battery pack has not been used for a long time, it will not be fully charged with only a single charging. You will have to completely discharge it; then recharge it three to six times to maximize battery operating time. Monitoring the battery status You can monitor the battery status by using the battery status indicator or the Fuel-Gauge program. Using the battery status indicator The battery status indicator shows the current status of the battery pack (only when the battery is installed). Compare the battery status indicator with the following table to determine the condition of your battery: 26 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Status Green Orange Blinking orange Off Condition Enough power remains for operation. The battery pack is being charged. The battery pack needs charging. If the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. The battery pack is not installed. The computer is turned off or is in suspend mode when the AC Adapter is not connected. Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack 27 Attention You should take corrective actions when the battery status indicator is blinking orange, and your computer sounds three consecutive beeps. (If your computer enters suspend mode because of a low-battery condition, data in memory might be lost.) Immediately connect the AC Adapter to the computer. Then take either of the following actions: To continue your work with the AC Adapter, press the Fn key. or: To continue your work with a fully charged battery pack, do the following: 1. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. (See the User's Reference.) 2. Press the Fn key. 3. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the computer. If you do not take corrective actions within about 30 seconds, the computer will enter suspend mode. Do not leave the computer in this condition for an extended time. Data in memory will be lost. 28 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Using the Fuel-Gauge program You can display the battery status and power mode (High Performance, Automatic, or Customized) by using the Fuel-Gauge program. If you are using the secondary battery, you can see the secondary battery status by the Fuel-Gauge program. In the Fuel-Gauge program window are with two gauges: 1 is for main battery status and 2 is for secondary battery. The computer uses the secondary battery first. When you are charging batteries, the computer charges the main battery first. You also can select suspend or hibernation mode. To start the Fuel-Gauge program, click Start, move the cursor to Program and ThinkPad, and then click Fuel-Gauge. The following window appears: Notes: 1. The "Current Power Mode" icon depends on the power mode. 2. The "Power Source" icon depends on the power source. ( for the AC Adapter and is for battery pack.) 3. The "Duration of Remaining Power" indicator does not appear when the AC Adapter is connected. You can minimize the window to an icon by clicking the icon ( ) at the top of the window. You can toggle between the Fuel-Gauge window and its icon by pressing the Fn+F2 key combination. is Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack 29 Saving battery power Your battery pack should be useful for approximately 3 years, or 300 charge-discharge cycles. The number of years or charge-discharge cycles might vary depending on how efficiently you use your computer. This section describes the following: Using the power management modes Using the other battery-saving methods Using the power management modes You can run your computer on battery power for a considerable time by using the power management modes (standby mode, suspend mode, and hibernation mode). Note: Even if you don't set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator will let you know when the battery is low, and then your computer will automatically enter the power-saving mode. This default low-battery behavior is independent of the operating system, so the computer might behave differently from your setting if you set the low-battery alarm. The computer chooses appropriately between your setting and the default setting. Attention Do not enter suspend or hibernation mode when your computer is doing any of the following: Playing or recording audio Playing a movie Playing a game Running any other multimedia application Stop these applications before entering suspend or hibernation mode. Standby mode 30 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book For Windows 98 users: The LCD and external monitor turn off. Also the audio is muted. If no application program is running in the background, the hard disk stops turning. For Windows 95 users: The LCD turns off. Also, if a power-saving monitor (Energy Star Monitor) is in use when the computer enters standby mode, the computer activates the monitor's low-power mode. You can enter standby mode by: ­ Pressing the Fn+F3 keys. You can return to normal operation by: ­ Pressing any key or moving the TrackPoint. Suspend mode Your computer stops all tasks and stores all data in memory. You can enter suspend mode by: ­ Pressing the Fn+F4 keys. ­ Closing the cover. If you select the Will not suspend even if LCD is closed check box in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer does not enter suspend mode when the LCD is closed. Only the LCD turns off. ­ Selecting the Suspend button ( program. ) in the Fuel-Gauge ­ For Windows 98 users: Click Start and Shut Down.., and then select Stand by by clicking the radio button. Note: The term Stand by on the Windows 98 screen has a different meaning from the term standby in the user's manuals. Your computer automatically enters suspend mode when: Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack 31 ­ The preset timeout is reached. For Windows 98 users: You can set the System standby timer in the "Power Management Properties" window. For Windows 95 users: You can set the Suspend Timer in the "Power Properties" window. ­ The battery is low. For Windows 98 users: You can set the alarm action by specifying Standby for the prompt When the alarm goes off, the computer will: For Windows 95 users: If you select the Hibernate when battery becomes low check box in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer enters hibernation mode when the battery is low. You can return to normal operation by: ­ Pressing the Fn key. ­ Opening the LCD. ­ Turning the power switch on. Your computer automatically returns to normal operation when: ­ The preset timeout for the resume timer is reached. For Windows 98 users: You can set the timer in Scheduled Tasks. For Windows 95 users: You can set the timeout with the resume on timer specification in the "Power Properties" window. 32 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book RediSafe: To prevent loss of data during suspend mode when the battery is critically low, your ThinkPad computer has a RediSafe function. Once you set this function, the hibernation file is activated each time the computer enters suspend mode, and is ready to enter hibernation mode from suspend mode whenever the battery is low. Set RediSafe as follows: From Windows 95 or Windows 98: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click the Power Management button ( ). 3. Click the Hibernation tab. 4. Enable hibernation mode if it is disabled: a) Click the Enable Hibernation.. button. b) Click Create Now; then Close. 5. Select the RediSafe check box. 6. Click OK. From Windows NT: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click the Power Management button ( ). 3. Click the Suspend/Hibernation/Resume Options button ( ). 4. Enable hibernation mode if it is disabled: a) Click the Enable Hibernation.. button. b) Click OK. 5. Select the RediSafe check box. 6. Click OK. Hibernation mode Your computer stops all tasks and stores all data in the hard disk; then it powers off. Set your computer to this mode if you want to maintain the present operating condition until the next day, for instance. Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack 33 To use this mode, you have to create a hibernation file with the ThinkPad Configuration program. (See Enabling hibernation mode.) You can enter hibernation mode by: ­ Pressing the Fn+F12 keys. ­ Clicking the Hibernation button ( program. ) in the Fuel-Gauge ­ Turning the power switch off. You can enable this option by selecting the Hibernate by power switch check box in the "Hibernation" subwindow of the "Power Management Properties" window. Your computer automatically enters hibernation mode when: ­ The preset timeout is reached. (Windows 95 user only) If you select the Hibernate by timer check box in the "Hibernation" subwindow and set Suspend timer in the "Power Mode" subwindow, your computer enters hibernation mode when it reaches timeout. ­ The battery is low. For Windows 98 users: You can set the alarm action by specifying Hibernate for the prompt When the alarm goes off, the computer will: For Windows 95 users: If you select the Hibernate when battery becomes low check box, your computer enters hibernation mode when the battery is low. You can return to normal operation by turning the power on. For Windows NT users: You cannot create a hibernation file in a Windows NT system that uses the NTFS file format, the Windows NT default. If you want to use hibernation mode, you should reinstall Windows NT with the FAT file format. 34 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Notes: 1. Windows 95 users cannot enter hibernation mode when you are using the communication network. 2. Hibernation mode might end if you connect your computer to a port replicator or if you use a particular PC Card. The following table shows how the indicator behaves in each power management mode: Indicator Current status Suspend mode Normal operation or standby mode Suspend mode Entering or resuming from suspend mode Power off or hibernation mode Off Green Blinking green Off Green Off Green Off Power-on The following figure shows the relationship between different power management modes, how to switch between them, and battery power consumption: Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack 35 36 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Customizing power management This section describes how to customize power management so that you are using the power management mode appropriate to your operation. Setting the suspend timer To set the suspend timer, do the following: For Windows 98: 1 2 3 4 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. Click the Power Management ( ) button. The "Power Management Properties" window appears. Click the Power Schemes tab. The "Power Schemes" window appears. Set the length of time for the suspend timer at System standby timers under Settings for Portable/Laptop power scheme. Note: You can also set the LCD off timers and Hard disk off timers. 5 Click OK. For Windows 95: 1 2 3 4 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. Click the Power Management ( ) button. The "Power Properties" window appears. Click the Power Mode tab. The "Power Mode" window appears. Select Customized. Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack 37 The bottom gray portion is displayed in black, and you can specify the timeout value in minutes in the Suspend Timer box. 5 Click OK. For Windows NT: 1 2 3 4 5 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. Click the Power Management ( Three buttons appear on the right. Click the Power Mode Settings ( ) button. ) button. The "Power Mode Settings" window appears. Specify the timeout value in minutes in the Suspend Timer box. Click OK. 38 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Enabling hibernation mode To enable hibernation mode, do the following: For Windows 98 and Windows 95: 1 2 3 4 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. Click the Power Management ( ) button. The "Power Properties" window appears. Click the Hibernation tab. The "Hibernation" subwindow appears. Click Enable Hibernation. (If you have already created a hibernation file, this button appears in gray and you cannot click it.) The "Enable Hibernation" subwindow appears. 5 6 Click Create Now. Click Close; then OK. For Windows NT: 1 2 3 4 5 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. Click the Power Management ( ) button. ) button. Click the Suspend/Resume Options ( The "Suspend/Resume Options" window appears. Click the Enable Hibernation... button. Click OK. Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack 39 Considerations when using a power management mode When you use a power management mode, you need to consider a few points, especially if you are using the network. Considerations for suspend mode Consider the following before using suspend mode: Before playing audio, it is better to turn off any automatic timers that put the computer into suspend or hibernation mode. In addition, it is better to stop playing audio before entering suspend or hibernation mode. If the computer enters suspend or hibernation mode, data from a running audio program might be lost. Attached devices, such as a printer or serial device, stop running when the computer enters suspend mode. When you resume normal operation, the output might differ from what you expect, because the device might be reset or lose its configuration settings. Sometimes you might want to use the computer with the LCD closed--for example, when an external monitor and keyboard are used. In such a case, power on the computer with the LCD closed, or use the ThinkPad Configuration program to set the computer not to enter suspend mode when the LCD is closed. If the computer resumes normal operation by reaching the ThinkPad Configuration timer setting or because of an incoming call, only a blank screen is displayed. To display a power-on password prompt, press any key or move your pointing device. If you are using some communication cards and the computer is powered with ac power, your computer enters standby mode rather than suspend mode. If you are using other PC Cards and the computer enters suspend mode, all application programs stop. For some PC Cards, power to the PC Cards might also turn off. If the computer is powered with battery power, the computer turns power off to the PC Card, and communication stops for communication PC Cards, so the duration of suspend mode is longer. 40 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book If communication for a PC Card is not reestablished after normal operation resumes, remove and then reinstall the PC Card before restarting the system or application program. For other kinds of PC Cards, if the PC Card or computer does not operate, restart the application or computer. Even if you are using a communication card with a ring-resume function, some cards cannot detect an incoming call. While a communication link is active, the computer does not enter suspend mode. If you select the Disable in the hardware profile check box under the Device usage of the General tab in the Advanced Power Management Support area of the "System Properties" window, your computer does not enter suspend mode. Note: You must set the Resume on incoming call option in the ThinkPad Configuration program so the computer automatically resumes normal operation. For Windows 95 and Windows 98: 1. Click the Power Management ( ) button. 2. Click the Suspend/Resume options tab. 3. Select the Resume on incoming call check box. For Windows NT: 1. Click the Battery ( ) button. 2. Click the Suspend/Hibernation/Resume options ( ) button; then select the Resume on incoming call check box. For DOS: Enter PS2 RI E Considerations for hibernation mode Consider the following before using hibernation mode: Do not run any other tasks while the hibernation file is being created. Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack 41 The computer uses battery power to enter hibernation mode. Therefore, it reserves some battery power if it is set to enter hibernation mode when a low-battery condition occurs. This can cause the battery operating time to be shorter than the time publicly stated. Do not add or remove memory during hibernation mode. If you do, the computer resumes from hibernation mode without recognizing the changed memory size. To ensure that the computer recognizes the correct memory size, shut down; then restart your operating system. If the computer is powered with battery power, it turns power off to the PC Card when entering hibernation mode. When normal operation resumes, if the PC Card or computer does not operate, restart the application or computer. If you are using some communication cards and your computer is powered with ac power, the computer does not enter hibernation mode. This prevents possible problems from occurring with communication application programs after the computer returns to normal operation. Note: If the communication links are still not reestablished, remove and then reinstall the PC Card before restarting the system or application program. Notes for reinstalling or installing the operating system Install your operating system with Advanced Power Management (APM), and install the ThinkPad Configuration program with the Utility Diskette to use power management mode. Note: To install the software Installing a new operating system and its device drivers. If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 95, APM is automatically installed in your computer. If you are using DOS, APM is automatically installed in your computer. To verify that the computer has installed APM correctly, type POwer at the command prompt and press Enter. If a screen similar to the following appears, APM is successfully installed. 42 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book Power Management Status ----------------------Setting = ADV: REG CPU: idle 32% of time. AC Line Status : OFFLINE Battery status : High If not, add the following line to your CONFIG.SYS file, using a text editor such as the DOS Editor: DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE Using other battery-saving methods Another battery-saving method is to decrease the LCD brightness. You can use the ThinkPad Configuration program to decrease the brightness of the LCD by clicking the LCD ( ) button and selecting Normal for Brightness (battery operation) in the window that appears. Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack 43 44 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book