User manual IBM THINKPAD 600E

1 2 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book Contents Finding Information in this Online User's Guide ......... viii Chapter 1. Using Your Computer Outside Your Home Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Cord Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem Chapter 2. Using Audio and Modem Features Using the Audio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the 3D Effects Function . . . . . . . . . Setting the Speaker Volume . . . . . . . . . . Using the Modem Features . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the 56-Kbps Modem . . . . . . . . . . . Telephony Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watching a DVD Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer Protecting Your Computer . . . . . . . . Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Personalization Editor . . . . Using Mechanical Locks . . . . . . . . . ..... ..... ..... ..... 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 12 14 15 17 19 20 20 20 21 23 24 24 24 29 29 36 39 44 45 47 47 49 50 51 53 ......... .......... .......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... | ............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a PC Card in Windows 95 (with CardWorks) ...... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 iii Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stopping the PC Card ................ Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a PC Card in Windows NT (with CardWizard) Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stopping the PC Card ................ Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using ATA PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Management Support ............ Using a PC Card in Windows 3.1 (with CardWizard) Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Formatting PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a PC Card in OS/2 (with PC Card Director) . . ................ Stopping the PC Card Using the Auto Configurator Utility . . . . . . . . . Updating the CONFIG.SYS File . . . . . . . . . . . Storage Card Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Allocated Resources for the PC Card Avoiding PC Card Resource Conflicts . . . . . . . Using a PC Card in DOS (with CardSoft) . . . . . . . CARDINFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Storage PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 6. Resolving System Resource Conflicts Sharing an IRQ between ThinkPad Modem Devices Default IRQ Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Resources and IRQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 7. Frequently Asked Question Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... 54 55 57 58 59 60 60 61 62 62 62 64 65 65 66 69 70 71 74 76 78 79 81 81 83 84 89 90 93 93 97 97 105 107 108 108 108 ............ ............. .... ... .... .... .... Chapter 8. Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a New Operating System and Its Device Drivers Installing Software for Windows 98 ............ Overall Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Microsoft Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Display Driver for Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows 98 . . . . . Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows 98 . . . . Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 98 .. Installing Software for Windows 95 ............... Overall Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Microsoft Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Display Driver for Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . Installing PC Card Support Software for Windows 95 . . . Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows 95 . . . . . Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows 95 . . . . Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 95 .. Disabling the Unnecessary CD-ROM Device Drivers for Windows 95 .......................... Installing Software for Windows NT Version 4.0 . . . . . . . . Overall Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Microsoft Windows NT ............... Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Display Driver for Windows NT . . . . . . . . Installing PC Card Support Software for Windows NT . . . Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows NT . . . . . Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows NT ... Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows NT . . . . Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows NT . . Installing the IDE Driver for Windows NT .......... Installing Software for Windows Version 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . Overall Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Microsoft Windows Version 3.1 .......... Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Display Driver for Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . Installing PC Card Support Software for Windows 3.1 . . . Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows 3.1 . . . . . Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows 3.1 ... Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 110 111 113 114 116 117 117 120 121 124 124 127 127 128 130 130 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 138 139 141 141 141 144 144 145 146 147 147 Contents v Installing Software for OS/2 Warp 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overall Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing IBM OS/2 Warp ................... Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for OS/2 . . Installing the PC Card Support Software for OS/2 . . . . . Installing the Audio Device Driver for OS/2 . . . . . . . . . Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for OS/2 . . . . . . . . Installing the Infrared Device Driver for OS/2 . . . . . . . . Installing the Display Driver for OS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for OS/2 . . . . . . . Installing Software for PC-DOS 7.0 or MS-DOS 6.2 . . . . . . Overall Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing IBM PC DOS Version 7.0 or MS-DOS Version 6.2 Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for DOS . . Installing PC Card Support Software for DOS . . . . . . . . Installing the Audio Device Driver for DOS ......... Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 149 149 151 151 152 152 153 153 154 156 156 156 156 157 157 158 161 162 162 162 163 164 164 164 165 165 166 166 167 169 170 173 173 173 174 | Chapter 9. Using System Management . . . . . . . . . . . . Using System Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intel WfM1.1a Full Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System-Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Desktop Management Interface (DMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Program Load (RPL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PreBoot eXecution Environment (PXE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wake on LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waking Up from Suspend Mode by 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 . . . . . . . . . . . .............. ............... ............... ............... vi IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book Appendix B. Handling Tips . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............ ............. ............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 183 183 185 185 185 186 187 187 191 191 191 191 192 193 193 193 194 195 196 196 196 197 198 198 198 199 201 201 203 203 205 209 Appendix C. Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 D. Version Notice Edition Notice . . . . . . . . . Appendix E. Trademarks Trademarks . . . . . . . . Glossary Index ................... .................... ..................... ...................... ............................... .................................. Contents vii Finding Information in this Online User's Guide The following topics are covered in this Online User's Guide. Click on the topic you want to read: Changing the Date and Time Power Cord Requirements Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem Using the Audio Features Using the Modem Features Watching a DVD Movie Using Passwords Using the Battery Pack Using a PC Card Installing a New Operating System and Its Device Drivers Frequently Asked Questions Using System Management Handling Tips Ergonomics Information Getting Service viii IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book Chapter 1. Using Your Computer Outside Your Home Count This chapter provides necessary information if you are using the computer outside the country where you purchased it. Changing the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Cord Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem ...... ...... ..... 2 3 5 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 1 Changing the Date and Time 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 on Start and move the cursor to Settings and then click on Control Panel. Double-click on Date/Time Set the current date and time. Click on the Time Zone tab. Click on , 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, remove the check mark from the check box. 5 Click on OK. 2 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book Power Cord Requirements To use the AC Adapter outside the country where you purchased your computer, you need an ac power cord that is certified for the country you are visiting. You can purchase one through an IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative in that country. Attention The use of an improper power cord might cause severe damage to your computer. For 2-pin power cords: Part Number Used in These Countries 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: Chapter 1. Using Your Computer Outside Your Home Country 3 Part Number 02K0539 76H3514 Used in These Countries 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 4 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem To use the internal ThinkPad modem outside the country where you purchased the computer, you must change the country name. 1 2 In the Windows 98 desktop, click on Start. Move the cursor to Programs, ThinkPad Modem, and then click on Country Selection Utility. The following window appear: Put the required information in the window. 3 Click on OK. updates become available, they will posted on: http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad Note: Check the IBM Web site for the latest information. When Chapter 1. Using Your Computer Outside Your Home Country 5 6 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book Chapter 2. Using Audio and Modem Features This chapter provides necessary information if you are using the various feature of your ThinkPad computer. | Using the Audio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the 3D Effects Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Speaker Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Modem Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the 56-Kbps Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephony Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the RingCentral Application for New Zealand Caller ID Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watching a DVD Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... ..... .... .... .... .... ... .... .... 8 9 10 12 14 15 16 16 17 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 7 Using the Audio Features Your computer is equipped with the following: A -inch (3.5-mm) diameter external stereo line-in or monaural microphone/line-in jack. Note: To use the input jack for an external stereo line-in device, you need to disable the microphone function with the software on your operating system. For example in Windows 98, you can disable the function by putting a check mark in the check box of Mute for MIC in the "Master Out" window. To use the jack for a manual microphone, disable the line-in function with the software. A -inch (3.5-mm) diameter stereo headphone or an external-powered speaker jack. A MIDI/joystick port on the docking station. To use a MIDI device, you should first connect your computer to the docking station; then connect an external MIDI device to the replicator. After docking your computer in the replicator, you should enable this port using the ThinkPad Configuration program. 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 44 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. DOS game compatibility. You should select Sound Blaster Pro** for the audio adapter in the sound setup of the game. A 3D Effects function, compensating for flat, two-dimensional sound image limitations by reestablishing the necessary 8 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book information that allows the human ear to hear in three dimensions. Using the 3D Effects Function To use the 3D Effects function, do the following: 1 Double-click on the small speaker icon ( of the Windows desktop. ) at the bottom right or Click on the Start button, and then select Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and Volume Control. A "Master Out" window similar to the following appears: 2 Make sure that the 3D Effects column is displayed and the Mute check box is unchecked. If the column is displayed and the check box is not checked, exit the window. You can use the 3D Effects function; skip the remaining steps. If the column is not displayed, go to the next step. 3 4 Select Options on the upper left corner of the window. Select Properties. The "Properties" window appears: Chapter 2. Using Audio and Modem Features 9 5 6 7 Put a check mark on 3D Effects and press OK. You return to the "Master Out" window. Make sure that there is no check mark in the Mute check box in the 3D Effects column. Exit the "Master Out" window. Now you can use the 3D Effects function. | | | | Setting the Speaker Volume You can customize the volume in a "volume control" window. When you click on the small speaker icon ( following window appears: ) on the task bar, the 10 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book | | | | | | | Your computer might provide volume control as part of its hardware function. You can control the volume with the volume control knob. If your computer does not have a volume control knob, however, you control volume by pressing the PgUp ( ) or PgDn ( ) key. Note: The value you set with the volume control knob or Fn + PgUp or PgDn key combination is the maximum or minimum value of the volume. Chapter 2. Using Audio and Modem Features 11 Using the Modem Features The ThinkPad 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 enables you to enhance the modem capability to support ITU-T V.90 protocols with data rates of 56 Kbps. You can use the ThinkPad 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 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. 12 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book Attention for Use Overseas In many countries, you cannot use the ThinkPad modem function until IBM has received approval from the proper authorities. Your ThinkPad modem is a worldwide modem and can be used in any country where Postal Telegraph and Telephone (PTT) type approval has been obtained. If the country you want is not on the Country Selection listing, see http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad on the Internet, and download the newest Country Selection list. If you are a non-U.S. user, run the Country Selection program in the ThinkPad Modem folder after you complete the ThinkPad modem installation. The "Country Selection" window enables you to change the country name to that of the country in which you are actually going to use the ThinkPad modem telephony function in. Click on ThinkPad Modem in your operating system; then click on Country Selection. Confirm whether the selection matches the country name in the Dialing Properties listing (for Windows 98 and Windows 95). For more information on the use of the internal modem in a specific country, contact the IBM customer support center in that country. You can look up the phone number by referring to the international service information booklet that came with your computer. | | 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. To use the ThinkPad modem, connect one end of the telephone cable to the modem connector; then connect the other end to the telephone outlet on the wall. Chapter 2. Using Audio and Modem Features 13 For Windows 98, Windows 95 and Windows NT When you start Windows, the ThinkPad modem automatically starts and is ready for use. Using the 56-Kbps Modem To take advantage of your modem's 56-Kbps U.S. Robotics 56k Technology**, you must first make sure that your Internet service provider (ISP) supports a 56-Kbps modem protocol. 1 2 Contact your ISP and determine which 56-Kbps modem protocol it uses. Determine which 56-Kbps modem protocol your modem supports. To view your modem's supported protocol, do the following: a) Click on Start, move the cursor to Programs, and then click on ThinkPad Modem. b) Choose Options from the "Modem Status" window; then choose Settings. The available transfer speeds are displayed. The 56-Kbps protocol your modem supports is listed in parentheses following the 56-Kbps transfer setting. Be sure to select the 56-Kbps transfer setting to use it. Your modem and your ISP must support the same 56-Kbps protocol, or your maximum connection speed is 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. | | | | | 14 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book 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. Notes: 1. 56-Kbps transfer rates are not available in all locations or countries. You must check with your ISP to determine if your area is capable of 56-Kbps transfer rates. 2. Your modem can be upgraded to support the 56-Kbps standard protocol (ITU-T V.90). For more information on upgrading, refer to http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad. Telephony Features The ThinkPad modem, with the associated software, provides the following telephony features: Industry standard modem support up to 56 Kbps Industry standard fax support up to 14.4 Kbps 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 and Windows 95 Unimodem V (Windows 98 and Windows 95 only) Telephone answering machine support (Windows 98 and Windows 95 only) ­ Recording and playback of messages and greetings ­ Answering device with caller ID ­ Modem class-8 AT commands for TAPI calls Full-duplex speaker phone support (Windows 98 and Windows 95 only) ­ Acoustic echo cancellation Other ­ DOS box operation for 56-Kbps data and 14.4-Kbps fax ­ System-level and device-level power management | | | | | Chapter 2. Using Audio and Modem Features 15 Setting the RingCentral Application for New Zealand The RingCentral** program allows you to set the number of rings for incoming messages before the call is answered. You can set the value by selecting Options, Answering, and then Ring Options from the RingCentral menu. The values x and y in the following fields must be between 2 and 5: Answer after x rings if there are new messages. Answer after y rings if there are no new messages. Caller ID Support The section on the Telephony Features mentions the support of the "answering device with caller ID" function. This function can be used only where caller ID services is available. Currently, this service is available only in the U.S. and Canada. 16 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book Watching a DVD Movie 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 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. For Windows 98 installations, you select a region as part of the Windows 98 setup procedure. 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. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The Windows 95 user need to install the region code program using the ThinkPad Customization CD. Make sure that region code program matches the region code number on the DVD movie. You can not play a DVD movie if these codes do not match. Refer to the following table for region code. Country U.S, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former Soviet Union, the rest of Africa, India People's Republic of China Region Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 For Windows 98, the system will lock to the region of the first encrypted DVD played. Make sure the first DVD content played 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 played is from a region other than the region you selected during the set up procedure outline just explained, your system will no longer play DVD content. Contact the computer manufacturer. Chapter 2. Using Audio and Modem Features 17 | | | | | | | | Your computer has been configured to provide the highest quality audio and video playback based on the available system resources. You may alter the default settings 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. Watch a DVD movie as follows: 1 2 Insert the DVD title into a DVD drive. Select Start, move the cursor to Programs and Mediamatics DVD Express, and then click on Mediamatics DVD Player. The DVD express operation window appears: 3 4 Click on the Play button. The playback window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, click on the Help button on the operating window. Note: When you play a movie with DVD Express, the display is automatically set 800 x 600 with 256 colors. You can switch to the full screen by clicking the right click button on the playback window. 18 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer This chapter provides overall information about how to protect your ThinkPad computer. Protecting Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the Personalization Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using Mechanical Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 19 Protecting Your Computer To protect your computer from theft or unauthorized use, you can use: Passwords The Personalization Editor A mechanical lock For more details, see the User's Reference. The password-setting feature prevents your computer from being used by others. Using Passwords Once you set a password, a prompt appears on the screen each time you turn on the computer. You must enter your password at the prompt. You will not be able to 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 Easy-Setup 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 the Personalization Editor With the Personalization Editor, you can display such personal information as your name and address on the screen each time you power on your computer. This feature helps you to identify your computer when identical computers are being used in your location, or to deter theft. To set the Personalization Editor, refer to the User's Reference. 20 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book Using Mechanical Locks You can attach a mechanical lock to your computer, to prevent it from being removed without your permission. Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole on the left side of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary object. 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. Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer 21 22 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack This chapter 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 24 24 24 27 29 29 36 36 38 39 39 41 42 44 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 23 Using the Battery Pack If you use your ThinkPad computer with the battery pack, you need to conserve the power for long operation. The ThinkPad computer is provided with power management for saving battery power, and it always indicates the battery status. This chapter 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 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: 24 IBM ThinkPad 600E 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 25 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. 26 IBM ThinkPad 600E 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 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 on Start, move the cursor to Program and ThinkPad, and then click on the 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. ( AC Adapter and is for battery pack.) is for the 3. The "Duration of Remaining Power" indicator does not appear when the AC Adapter is connected. Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack 27 You can minimize the window to an icon by clicking on 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. 28 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book 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: How to use the power management modes How to use 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 Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack 29 | | 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 put a check mark in 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 on Start and Shut Down.., and then select Stand by by clicking on 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: 30 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book ­ The preset timeout is reached. Note: 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. ­ Battery is low. | | | Note: 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 put a check mark in 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. Note: For Windows 98 users: You can set the timer in the Scheduled Tasks. For Windows 95 users: You can set the timeout with the resume on timer specification in the "Power Properties" window. Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack 31 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 following: From Windows 95 or Windows 98: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on the Power Management button ( ). 3. Select the Hibernation tab. 4. Enable hibernation mode if it is disabled. a) Click on the Enable Hibernation.. button. b) Click on Create Now; then Close. 5. Select RediSafe. 6. Click on OK. From Windows NT, Windows 3.1, or OS/2: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on the Power Management button ( ). 3. Select the Suspend/Hibernation/Resume Options button ( ). 4. Enable hibernation mode if it is disabled. a) Click on the Enable Hibernation.. button. b) Click on OK. 5. Select RediSafe. 6. Click on 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. 32 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book 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. ­ Selecting the Hibernation button ( program. ) in the Fuel-Gauge ­ Turning the power switch off. You can enable this option by putting a check mark in 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 put a check mark in 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. | | | Note: 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 put a check mark in 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. Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack 33 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: 34 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack 35 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 on the Power Management ( ) button. The "Power Management Properties" window appears. Select 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 on OK. For Windows 95: 1 2 3 4 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. Click on the Power Management ( ) button. The "Power Properties" window appears. Select the Power Mode tab. The "Power Mode" window appears. Select Customized. 36 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book The bottom gray portion is displayed in black, and you can specify the timeout value in minutes in the Suspend Timer box. 5 Click on OK. For Windows NT, Windows 3.1, or OS/2: 1 2 3 4 5 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. Click on the Power Management ( Three buttons appear on the right. Click on the Power Mode Settings ( ) button. ) button. The "Power Mode Settings" window appears. Specify the timeout value in minutes in the Suspend Timer box. Click on OK. Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack 37 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 on the Power Management ( ) button. The "Power Properties" window appears. Select the Hibernation tab. The "Hibernation" subwindow appears. Click on Enable Hibernation. (If you have already created a hibernation file, this button appears in gray and you cannot click on it.) The "Enable Hibernation" subwindow appears. 5 6 Click on Create Now. Click on Close; then OK. For Windows NT, Windows 3.1, or OS/2: 1 2 3 4 5 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. Click on the Power Management ( ) button. ) button. Click on the Suspend/Resume Options ( The "Suspend/Resume Options" window appears. Click on the Enable Hibernation.. button. Click on OK. 38 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book 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: The computer can enter suspend mode when used with the following operating systems: ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ DOS Version 7.0 OS/2 Warp Version 4 Microsoft Windows Version 3.11 with DOS Version 7.0 Microsoft Windows 95 Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0 Important If you use Windows 3.1, ensure that Advanced Power Management (APM) is installed according to the instructions in Notes for Reinstalling or Installing the Operating System. 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, turn 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 Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack 39 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. 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 put a check mark in 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. 40 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book 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 on the Power Management ( ) button. 2. Click on the Suspend/Resume options tab. 3. Select the Resume on incoming call option. For Windows NT, Windows 3.1, or OS/2: 1. Click on the Battery ( ) button. ) button; 2. Click on the Suspend/Hibernation/Resume options ( then select the Resume on incoming call option. 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. 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 Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack 41 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, Windows 95, or OS/2, 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. 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 If you are using Windows 3.1, do the following to check and install APM for Windows: 1 Start the computer. Make sure that the current directory is Windows (usually C:\WINDOWS>). 42 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book