i Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Safety information" on page xii and "Notices" on page 165. Note for using your computer in Japan If you are using a modem in Japan, specify the country as "Japan" in the "Dialing Properties" window under the "Modem Properties" window. Using the modem functions with another setting is a violation of the Japanese Telecommunication Business Law. The AC Adapter complies with the Electrical Appliance and Material Control Law of Japan. Rating: Input ac 100 V 50/60 Hz Output dc 16 V ): 91-53393 91-56010 91-56011 91-56012 91-56055 91-56271 91-56887 Certificate numbers ( First Edition (October 1999) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE LIMITED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimers of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements or changes in the products or the programs described in this publication at any time. Requests for technical information about IBM products should be made to your IBM Authorized Dealer or your IBM Marketing Representative. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users ­ Documentation related to restricted rights ­ Use, duplication, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Thank You for Selecting an IBM® ThinkPad® 600X 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 needs for mobile computing, please take a moment to complete the ThinkPad Registration in the Setup Guide. S iii Functional highlights Compact design with core technology The slim, lightweight, and portable design of the ThinkPad 600X 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) 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 its portability. Audio with 3D stereo sound Your computer is equipped with internal audio record and playback capabilities, including 3D (three-dimensional) 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 interface. To use the audio function Online User's Guide. iv IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Mini-PCI modem The integrated modem enables you to send or receive data and faxes over a telephone line. Supporting V.90 protocol and data rates of up to 56 Kbps, the modem makes communication easy and efficient when you are away from your office. To use the modem function Online User's Guide. TrackPoint® with enhanced controls Your computer has an enhanced TrackPoint function that enables you to make selections merely by pressing on the TrackPoint. The 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, or Zoomed Video Card. To install a PC Card "Installing a PC Card" on page 75. v vi IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Contents Functional highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . . Handling the ThinkPad computer . . . . . . . . ThinkPad don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . . . . . Carrying your computer ........... Extending the life of your computer's battery .......... .......... .......... .......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... ......... ....... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ .... .... .... .... .... .... iv x xii xv xvii xvii xix xix xx xx 1 2 6 8 8 14 15 16 29 30 30 34 35 36 38 38 39 40 43 44 49 50 54 55 Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer Identifying the hardware features . . . . . . . . . . System-status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Functions of your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UltraslimBay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Utility programs . . . . . . . . . . . . Online User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backing up your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recovering lost or damaged software . . . . . ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Help at the ThinkPad Web site . . . . . . . . . Help by telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2. Extending the features of your computer Customizing the TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Increasing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upgrading the hard disk drive ............... © Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 vii Attaching an external mouse, keypad, or keyboard Attaching an external mouse or numeric keypad Attaching an external keyboard and mouse . . Enabling the TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching an external monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching a television to your computer . . . . Using the dual display function . . . . . . . . . Installing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a docking station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cold docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cold undocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hot or warm docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hot or warm undocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Presetting a device to avoid a resource conflict Enabling the IDE drive on the docking station . Replacing an UltraslimBay device . . . . . . . . . Warm-swapping a device in the UltraslimBay . Attaching the diskette drive externally . . . . . . . Removing the diskette drive from the enclosure Chapter 3. Protecting your computer Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering a password . . . . . . . . . Setting a password . . . . . . . . . . Changing or removing a password . Using the Personalization Editor . . . . Entering your personal data . . . . . Deleting the personalization window Using locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the security screw ........ ....... ....... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ....... 59 59 61 63 64 68 71 75 77 78 79 81 81 82 83 84 88 89 91 92 ............. .............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ........... ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ 93 94 . 96 . 96 . 99 105 105 108 109 110 111 112 114 114 115 115 116 116 117 Chapter 4. Solving computer problems Hints and tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a docking station . . . . . . . . . Using the USB connector ....... Using the DVD-ROM drive . . . . . . . Using a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a second CardBus card . . . . . Using a microphone . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . viii IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error codes or messages ......... No error codes or messages ....... Input problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suspend or hibernation problems . . . . . LCD problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicator problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery problems .............. A hard-disk-drive problem . . . . . . . . . CD-ROM drive problems . . . . . . . . . . DVD drive problems ............ Infrared communication problems . . . . . Audio or telephony problems ....... A universal serial bus (USB) problem .. PC Card or PCI modem problems . . . . Other PC Card problems . . . . . . . . . . Docking station or port replicator problems A printer problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External monitor problems . . . . . . . . . ............ A television problem Other option problems . . . . . . . . . . . ............. Software problems Other problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Testing your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix A. Features and specifications Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBM power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... 118 119 125 125 127 131 132 132 133 134 135 137 138 139 139 141 143 147 147 151 152 153 153 155 157 157 159 160 163 165 165 166 167 169 172 172 173 ........... ........... ........... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... Appendix B. Product warranty and notices Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Year 2000 readiness and instructions . . . Trademarks .................. Electronic emission notices ......... Telecommunication notice . . . . . . . . . . Product notice requirements . . . . . . . . . Notice for Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index ................................. Contents ix About this book This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM ThinkPad 600X computer. Before using the computer, be sure to read the ThinkPad Setup Guide and Chapter 1 of this book. Chapter 1, "Getting familiar with your computer," acquaints you with the basic features of your computer. Chapter 2, "Extending the features of your computer," provides information on installing options and using your computer's high-technology features. Chapter 3, "Protecting your computer," provides information on using passwords, identifying yourself with the Personalization Editor, and using locks. Chapter 4, "Solving computer problems," describes what to do if you have a computer problem. The chapter includes a troubleshooting guide. Appendix A, "Features and specifications," describes the features and specifications associated with your computer, including information on power cords. Appendix B, "Product warranty and notices," contains the warranty statement for your computer and notices for this book. The book concludes with an index. x IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Icons used in this book For procedures or information unique to the operating system installed in your computer: WIN 98 WIN 95 Information for Microsoft® Windows® 98 users Information for Microsoft Windows 95 users WIN NT Information for Microsoft Windows NT users For information about using Windows 3.1, OS/2 Warp, or DOS http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad/ Contents xi Safety information These are important safety instructions. DANGER Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving, or opening the covers of this product or attached devices. The 3-pin power cord must be used with a properly grounded outlet. To connect Turn everything OFF. To disconnect Turn everyth ...