Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference IBM Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Safety Information" on page xiii, "Ergonomics Information" on page 40, and "Notices" on page 173. First Edition (January 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. 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Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 600 Computer We 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 in the Setup Guide. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Functional Highlights Compact design with core technology The slim, lightweight, and portable design of the ThinkPad 600 makes traveling with your computer much easier. Your computer is available wherever and whenever you need it. 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. Large color LCD The large TFT (thin-film transistor) or HPA (high performance addressing) display provides clear and brilliant text and graphics. Lithium-ion battery pack The large-capacity lithium-ion battery pack extends the operating time of your computer, further enhancing to its portability. Audio with 3D stereo sound Your computer is equipped with internal audio record and playback capabilities including 3D audio from just two speakers. When you enable the 3D stereo feature, sounds will appear to be generated all around you, even though only two speakers are used. The audio feature supports the following: Wave audio recording and playback of up to 16 bits, stereo, and 44 KHz sampling. DOS games using the Sound Blaster Pro** interface. iv IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 The model equipped with a digital signal processor (DSP), called the IBM Advanced Communication Processor, features a high-quality MIDI wave table synthesizer with 128 instruments and up to 32 voices. To use the audio function Online book ThinkPad modem The ThinkPad modem enables you to send or receive data, faxes, and voice over a telephone line. This modem uses a digital signal processor (DSP), called the IBM Advanced Communication Processor, and its software can be upgraded, allowing great flexibility. To use the ThinkPad modem function Online book TrackPoint* with enhanced controls Your computer has an enhanced TrackPoint function that enables you to make selections merely by pressing on the TrackPoint. A new center button converts the TrackPoint into a scroll controlling device or a magnifying glass on the screen. To use the TrackPoint "TrackPoint" on page 8 PC Card support Your computer provides two PC Card slots that accept a 16-bit PC Card, CardBus Card, and Zoomed Video Card. To install the PC Card "Inserting a PC Card" on page 72 v Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 vi IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Contents Functional Highlights . . . . . . About This Book . . . . . . . . Safety Information . . . . . . . Laser Compliance Statement .................... .................... ................... ................... ....... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... iv xi xiii xv 1 2 5 5 6 8 8 15 16 31 32 32 32 32 33 33 34 36 36 37 38 38 39 40 40 42 43 44 49 55 57 61 62 63 Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer Identifying the Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . Rear View of the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom View of the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Functions of Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UltraslimBay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Utility Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . Online Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backing Up Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Customization CD . . . . . . . . . . . . Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diskette Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board . . . . . . . Replacing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling Your Computer ............... ThinkPad Don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrying Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extending Your Computer's Battery Life . . . . . Ruggedized Mobile Computers . . . . . . . . . . Ergonomics Information .............. For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer Customizing the TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the UltraslimBay Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Diskette Drive from the Enclosure . . . Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard . . Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 vii Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse . . . Disabling the TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching an External Monitor ............ Display Output Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer . . . . Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing and Removing a Password . . . . Power-On Password with Supervisor Authority Using the Personalization Editor . . . . . . . . . Entering Your Personal Data ......... Deleting the Personalization Window . . . . . Using Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems . Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . Hints, Tips, and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . Using the Power Management Modes . . Using a PC Card with the Docking Station USB Connector Considerations . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An Indicator Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD-ROM Drive Problems ......... ...... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 63 64 66 67 68 70 72 75 76 85 86 87 88 92 96 98 98 101 102 103 104 111 113 113 113 114 114 115 116 117 118 122 123 124 128 129 129 130 ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... .......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... viii IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Infrared Communication Problems . . An Audio or a Telephony Problem . . A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problem A Modem Problem ........... PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . Docking Station Problems . . . . . . . A Printer Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . External Monitor Problems . . . . . . . Port Replicator Problems . . . . . . . . Other Option Problems . . . . . . . . . Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . Testing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . Test the SelectaDock I and II . . . . . 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 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 . . . . . . . . . . ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............ ............. ............. 131 132 132 133 134 137 138 139 140 141 142 142 144 146 147 148 149 150 153 154 154 154 155 156 156 157 157 157 158 160 160 160 161 162 163 164 164 164 Contents ix Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Appendix A. Features and Specifications Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBM Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... ........... ........... ........... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... 165 165 167 168 169 173 173 174 176 178 181 185 Appendix B. Product Warranties and Notices Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trademarks ................... Electronic Emission Notice . . . . . . . . . . . Telecommunication Notice . . . . . . . . . . . Industry Canada Requirements . . . . . . . . Glossary Index ............................... .................................. x IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 About This Book This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM ThinkPad 600 computer. Be sure to read the ThinkPad Setup Guide and Chapter 1 of this book before using the computer. 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. Contents xi Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Icons Used in This Book For procedures or information unique to the operating system installed in your computer: Information for IBM OS/2 users. Information for Microsoft Windows 3.11 users. Information for Microsoft Windows 95 users. Information for IBM DOS users. Information for Microsoft Windows NT users. xii IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 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: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 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. CAUTION: The lithium battery (IBM P/N 02K6502 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) 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. xiv IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Laser Compliance Statement The CD-ROM drive of the IBM ThinkPad 600 computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the top of the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class I laser products. In other countries, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of EN60825. CAUTION: Do not open the CD-ROM drive; no user adjustments or serviceable parts are inside. Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The CD-ROM drive has an internal, Class I, 0.5-milliwatt, aluminum gallium-arsenide laser that operates at a wavelength of 760 to 810 nanometers. The design of the laser system and the CD-ROM drive ensures that there is no exposure to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or servicing conditions. Contents xv Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 xvi IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer This chapter provides basic information about your computer. Identifying the Hardware Features . . . . Rear View of the Computer . . . . . . Bottom View of the Computer . . . . . System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . Functions of Your Computer . . . . . . . Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fn Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . UltraslimBay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Utility Programs . . . . . . . Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Configuration Program . Online Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backing Up Your System . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Customization CD . . . . . . Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diskette Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board . Replacing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . ......... Handling Your Computer ThinkPad Don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . Carrying Your Computer . . . . . . . . Extending Your Computer's Battery Life Ruggedized Mobile Computers . . . . Ergonomics Information ........ For More Information . . . . . . . . . . .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............. 2 5 5 6 8 8 8 11 13 15 16 16 24 31 32 32 32 32 33 33 34 36 36 37 38 38 39 40 40 42 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 1 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Identifying the Hardware Features Identifying the Hardware Features Front View of the Computer 2 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Identifying the Hardware Features 1 2 The color LCD screen displays computer output. The brightness control (for TFT) adjusts the brightness of the display. The contrast control (for HPA) adjusts the contrast of the display. 8 The microphone/line-in jack, a -inch (3.5-mm) diameter jack, is where you connect a stereo microphone or an external audio device. The external diskette drive connector is where you connect the cable of the external diskette drive. The LCD latch opens the LCD when pressed. The diskette-eject button ejects the diskette from the diskette drive. The diskette-drive is the drive for the UltraslimBay. The TrackPoint buttons work with the TrackPoint stick 17 and provide a function similar to that of a mouse button. The hard disk drive is the built-in hard disk drive of the computer. The Fn key is used with the function keys to activate the Fn key functions. 16 The left and right internal speakers generate stereo sound. The TrackPoint stick is a built-in pointing device that provides a function similar to that of a mouse. The system-status indicators consist indicators and their associated symbols. You can attach the diskette drive as an external diskette drive if another device is in the UltraslimBay. The emergency hole is used to eject the CD-ROM tray if it does not open with the eject button. The CD-ROM eject button ejects the CD-ROM tray. The CD-ROM access indicator is on when data is read from a CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM drive is the drive for the UltraslimBay. 17 9 18 3 The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling audio. The PC Card eject buttons eject the PC Card from the PC Card slot. The PC Card slots accept PC Cards. The infrared port allows the computer to communicate with other devices that have infrared data-transfer capability. The headphone jack, a -inch (3.5-mm) diameter jack, is where you connect a stereo headphone or external speakers. 1 11 19 4 12 13 5 2 6 21 22 14 7 15 23 Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 3 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Identifying the Hardware Features Rear View of the Computer Bottom View of the Computer 4 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Identifying the Hardware Features Rear View of the Computer 1 The security keyhole is used with a mechanical lock. The modem connector is used for connecting your computer to a telephone line. The power switch turns the computer on and off. The reset switch is used to turn the computer off if an application hangs or if the computer will not accept any input. Use the tip of a pen to press this switch. 6 5 The universal serial bus (USB) connector allows you to connect any device that conforms to this new interface. Many recent digital devices comply to this new standard. The power jack is where the AC Adapter cable is connected. The serial connector is where you connect a 9-pin, serial-device cable. The system-expansion connector (240-pin) allows + - you to connect the port replicator or docking station. 9 The parallel connector is where you connect a parallel-printer signal cable. The external-monitor connector is where you attach the external monitor. The external-input-device connector is used to attach a mouse, external keyboard, or external numeric keypad to the computer. 2 3 4 1 7 11 8 Bottom View of the Computer 1 The UltraslimBay device lock is a lock for the device in the UltraslimBay. When the bay LED is on, the system is in use. Do not remove a bay device. The memory-slot cover covers the memory slot. 4 The memory slot accepts an SDRAM dual inline memory module (DIMM) option. The battery-pack latch locks or releases the battery pack. Put your name plate here. 7 To remove the hard disk, loosen this hard disk screw. You can use the security screw shipped with your computer as a hard disk screw. The battery pack is a built-in power source for the computer. 2 5 3 8 6 Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 5 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 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: 6 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 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 the computer 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 13. Caps Lock mode is enabled. All alphabetic characters (A­Z) are entered in capital letters without the Shift key being pressed. You enable or disable 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 operational. This indicator is on when the computer is on and not in suspend mode. 2 Suspend mode Green Blinking green 3 Hard disk in use Orange 4 Numeric lock Green 5 Caps lock Green 6 Scroll lock Green 7 Power on Green Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 7 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer Functions of Your Computer This section includes the following topics: Keyboard functions UltraslimBay ThinkPad utilities Online book 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. Note: The TrackPoint driver is required for the unique TrackPoint functions such as Press-to-Select, Scrolling, or the Magnifying Glass. 8 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer The TrackPoint pointing device consists of a stick on the keyboard and three click buttons below the keyboard. Movement of the cursor on the screen is controlled by the amount of pressure that 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 depends on the software you are using. Stick Right click button Left click button Center 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. Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 9 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer 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. For customizing the TrackPoint page 44 . "Customizing the TrackPoint" on 10 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive 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.) 2 1 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 24.) click on 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 11 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 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 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 power mode changes as follows: Power Conservation Functions for Battery Power Standby mode + The computer enters standby mode. For more information about this mode Online book Suspend mode + The computer enters suspend mode. For more information about this mode Online book Hibernation mode + The computer enters hibernation mode. For more information about this mode Other Functions Online book Switching between the LCD and the external monitor + Computer output is displayed in the following order when an external monitor is attached. 12 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer Feature and icon Volume up Key Combination Meaning Increase the volume. + Volume down + Decrease the volume. Mute + Turn off sound. Note: To turn on the the sound, press Fn + PgUp or Fn + PgDn. 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 Shift and then press NumLk. NumLk F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 6 Y 7 4 8 5 1 9 6 2 3 < Alt / _ * { - H N " + Shift 0 . Ctrl Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 13 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer 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. NumLk F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 PgUp 6 Home / _ * Y H N End Ins PgDn { + " Shift < Alt Del Ctrl 14 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer UltraslimBay Your ThinkPad 600 computer has an UltraslimBay. You can install the following drives or bezel in the UltraslimBay Diskette drive CD-ROM drive Weight-saver bezel Notes: 1. You can put the diskette drive in a separate enclosure and attach it externally to your computer through the external diskette-drive connector. Then you can use both the CD-ROM drive and the diskette drive at the same time. 2. If your ThinkPad computer is not a CD-ROM model, you can buy the CD-ROM drive as an option. For how to replace the UltraslimBay device UltraslimBay Device" on page 57 . "Replacing the Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 15 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer ThinkPad Utility Programs Your ThinkPad 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 date and time. Password: Set a password. Start up: Set the startup device. Test: Test the system. Restart: Restart the system. To start the Easy-Setup, do as follows: 1 2 Turn off the computer, and remove any diskette from the diskette drive. Press and hold F1; then turn 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 nnnnnnn 12/31/96 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnn Pentium( )Process ** 3 Move to an icon you want to change, using the arrow keys or the TrackPoint, and click on the icon. 16 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer A submenu is displayed. 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. The Memory button shows the amount of memory installed and available. The System Board button provides information on the system board installed. The Display button sets the screen output to be displayed on either a single screen or on multiple screens. Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 17 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer The Network button enables or disables the Wake-On-LAN and Flash-Over-LAN function. The Initialize button sets all device settings to the default values. Clicking on the Date/Time button displays the following "Date and Time" submenu. It is used to set the current date and time. 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. Note: Instead of typing, you can place the pointer on any of the arrow icons ( and time. , , , or ) to adjust the date Clicking on the double-arrow icon scrolls the numbers faster. 2 Click on OK to save the changes or on Cancel to cancel them. Note: You can also set the current date and time with the application of the operating system installed in your computer. 18 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer Clicking on the Password button displays the "Password" submenu. It is used to set the power-on password, hard disk password, and supervisor password. For more information, go to "Using Passwords" on page 86. Note: An open lock icon shows that a password has not been set yet. Clicking on the Start up button displays the "Start up" submenu, which you can use to change the startup or boot sequence of the drives in your computer. For example, if you have different operating systems on different replaceable 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. Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 19 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer To change the startup sequence, do the following: 1 Click on Start up in the "Easy-Setup" menu. The "Startup" submenu appears: Note: The Power-On button sets the startup sequence when the power switch is set to ON. The Network button sets the startup sequence when Wake-On-LAN is started. Wake-On-LAN is typically used by LAN administrators in corporate networks to access your computer remotely. For more information on this function, refer to the chapter on "System Management" in the online book. 20 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer 2 Click on Power-On in the submenu. The "Power-On" submenu appears: The FDD-1 icon is the diskette drive in the computer, if you have one. If you don't have a diskette drive in the computer but you have one in the docking station, that diskette drive becomes FDD-1. If you have an additional diskette drive, that drive becomes FDD-2. See the table at the end of this procedure for details on page 23. The hard disk drive in your computer is HDD-1. A hard disk drive in the docking station is HDD-2. 3 4 Move the cursor to the Reset icon, and click on it. Select the first device you want for the startup sequence; then click on it. The device moves up to box 1. You cannot set a hard disk drive before a PC Card (PCMCIA). Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 21 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer If you are using a startable CD-ROM, select CDROM as the startup device. If you are using a remote program loading (RPL) system through a token-ring card or some other network card, do the following: a Select Network and click on it. The "Speed" menu appears. b If you are using a token-ring card, select the speed you want (4 or 16), and click on it; then press Enter. If you are using a network card other than a token-ring card, such as an Ethernet card, you need not specify the RPL speed. Press Esc to exit this menu. 5 6 Repeat these steps for the other devices. You can set up to four devices. Click on OK or press Enter to save the changes. 22 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer Note: The following table shows the diskette drives that correspond to FDD-1 or FDD-2: Case Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 Case 5 Case 6 Case 7 Diskette Drive in the UltraslimBay FDD-1 None None None FDD-1 FDD-1 FDD-1 Diskette Drive in the Port Replicator None None FDD-1 None None FDD-2 None Diskette Drive in the Docking Station None None None FDD-1 None None FDD-2 External Diskette Drive None FDD-1 None None FDD-2 None None Note: The external diskette drive, the diskette drive in the port replicator, and the diskette drive in the docking station use a common port. You cannot use more than two diskette drives among the three locations at the same time. You can use the diskette drive in the UltraslimBay without any restriction, because the port is independent. Clicking on the Test button displays the "Test" submenu. It is used to run diagnostic tests on your computer to check for hardware errors. For more information, go to "Testing Your Computer" on page 144. Clicking on the Restart button ends the Easy-Setup program and restarts the computer. Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 23 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42