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 everything OFF. Attach all cables to devices. 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. xii IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference DANGER Reduce the risk of fire and electric shock by always following basic safety precautions, including the following: Do not use your computer in or near water. During electrical storms: ­ Do not use your computer with the telephone cable connection. ­ Do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall. DANGER There is a danger of an explosion if the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury: Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by IBM, or an equivalent. Keep the battery pack away from fire. Do not expose it to water or rain. Do not attempt to disassemble it. Do not short-circuit it. Keep it away from children. Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills. When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations and your company's safety standards. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-IBM-4333 for information on disposal. Contents xiii DANGER There is a danger of an explosion if the backup battery is incorrectly replaced. The lithium battery (IBM P/N 02K6502 UL­recognized component [file no. MH12210]) contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly handled or disposed of. Replace only with a battery of the same type. To avoid possible injury or death, do not: (1) throw or immerse the battery into water, (2) allow it to heat to more than 100°C (212°F), or (3) attempt to repair or disassemble it. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations and your company's safety standards. 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; if any symptoms are present after washing, get medical care. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (thicker) telephone cable. xiv IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Laser compliance statement The CD-ROM or DVD drive, which can be installed in the IBM ThinkPad 600X, is a laser product. The drive's classification label (shown below) is on the surface of the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT The 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. DANGER Do not open the CD-ROM or DVD drive unit; no user adjustments or serviceable parts are inside. Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Class 1 laser products are not considered hazardous. The design of the laser system and the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive ensures that there is no exposure to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation, user maintenance, or servicing. Contents xv Some drives contain an embedded Class 3A laser diode. Note this warning: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct eye exposure. Do not stare into the beam or view it directly with optical instruments. xvi IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Handling the ThinkPad computer By using common sense and by following these handling tips, you will get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer for a long time to come. This section provides tips for handling notebook computers in general. Some descriptions might not suit your situation. Check your shipping checklist to confirm the items you get with your computer. Notebook computers are precision machines that require careful handling. Though your computer is designed and tested to be a durable notebook computer that functions reliably in normal work environments, you need to use some common sense in handling it. ThinkPad don'ts Do not subject your computer to physical punishment, such as dropping or bumping. Do not place heavy objects on your computer. Do not spill or allow liquids into your computer. Do not use your computer in or near water (to avoid the danger of electrical shock). Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. Your LCD might be damaged. A scratchlike marking on your LCD might be a stain transferred from the keyboard (including from the TrackPoint stick) when the cover was pressed from the outside. Wipe such a stain gently with a dry soft cloth. If the stain remains, moisten the cloth with LCD cleaner and wipe the stain again. Be sure to dry the LCD before closing it. Do not disassemble your computer. Only an authorized IBM ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer. Do not scratch, twist, hit, or push the surface of your computer display. Do not place any objects between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. Contents xvii Do not pick up or hold your computer by the display. When picking up your open computer, hold it by the bottom (keyboard) half. Do not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed. Do not turn your computer over while the AC Adapter is plugged in. This could break the adapter plug. Do not move the computer when the hard disk drive is accessing data (when the indicator is blinking). Do not use or store your computer where the temperature is below 5° C or above 35° C (41° F and 95° F). Do not place your computer closer than 13 cm (5 in.) from any electrical appliance that generates a strong magnetic field, such as a motor, a magnet, a TV, a refrigerator, or large audio speakers. Do not put an operating cellular phone on the computer. The phone might cause a computer system malfunction. Do not hard-mount your computer in a vehicle or anywhere that it is subject to strong vibration. Do not crush, drop, or physically punish the external or removable hard disk, diskette, or CD-ROM drive when it is outside your computer. Do not press on the middle part of the diskette drive or the CD-ROM drive. Do not insert a diskette at an angle. Not inserting the diskette straight into the drive can damage the drive. Do not place more than one label on a diskette, and do not allow the label to be loose. Multiple or loose labels can detach or tear and then lodge in the drive. Do not touch the lens on the CD-ROM tray. Do not close the CD-ROM tray until you hear the CD-ROM click into the center pivot of the CD-ROM drive. Do not touch the surface of a compact disc; handle the compact disc only by its edges. Do not connect the modem to a PBX (private branch exchange) or other digital telephone extension line. Your computer can use only a public-switched telephone network (PSTN). Use of a phone line other than PSTN can damage your modem. If you are not sure which kind of phone line you are using, contact your telephone company. Many hotels or office xviii IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference buildings use digital telephone extension lines, so check before connecting the telephone cable in such places. Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is charging. Your computer dissipates some heat during normal operation. This heat is a function of the level of system activity and battery charge level. Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or, eventually, a skin burn. ThinkPad do's Treat your computer like precision electronic machinery. When installing your hard disk, diskette, or CD-ROM drive, follow the instructions in this online book and apply pressure only where needed on the device. When installing the CD-ROM or diskette drive into the UltraslimBay, make sure the AC Adapter is disconnected from your computer. If you exchange drives in your computer, reinstall the plastic bezel faces (if supplied). Store your external and removable hard disk, diskette, and CD-ROM drives in the appropriate container or packaging when they are not being used. Choose a quality carrying case that will protect your computer. Store packing materials safely out of reach of children to prevent the risk of suffocation from plastic bags. Register your ThinkPad products with IBM (refer to the Setup Guide). This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables IBM to notify you about possible upgrades. Check the IBM Web pages (http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad/) periodically to get current information about your computer. Cleaning your computer Occasionally clean your computer as follows: Use a soft cloth moistened with nonalkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the computer. Don't spray cleaner directly on the display or keyboard. Gently wipe the LCD with a dry, soft cloth. Contents xix Carrying your computer When carrying your computer, follow these instructions to prevent possible damage to your computer and data: 1. Remove any media from the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive. 2. Turn off all attached devices. 3. Power off the computer, or enter suspend or hibernation mode; then close the LCD. Make sure the suspend indicator is on when the computer is in suspend mode, or the power indicator is off when it is powered off or in hibernation mode. 4. Unplug all external cables and cords connected to your computer. 5. Make sure all computer doors and covers are closed. 6. Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection. Do not move the computer when the hard disk drive is accessing data--that is, when the indicator is blinking. Make sure the indicator is off before you carry the computer. Extending the life of your computer's battery The amount of battery power consumed by your computer depends on such conditions as the frequency of use, the operating temperature, and the period in storage (if unused). The following tips can help you to extend the life of your battery: Do not charge the battery pack until all of its power is used. Recharging a battery pack that is not completely discharged can shorten battery life. Once you start charging the battery pack, do not use it until it is fully charged. Whenever possible, use the ThinkPad battery power-saving modes: ­ Standby ­ Suspend ­ Hibernation For more information Online User's Guide. Decrease the LCD brightness. Use Advanced Power Management (APM). Each operating system comes with its own power management. xx IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference If the internal serial devices--the modem, the serial port, and the infrared port--are not in use, stop the supply of power to them. If you will not be using the computer for a long period, remove the battery pack and keep it in a cool place. Contents xxi xxii IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Getting familiar with your computer This chapter provides basic information about your computer. Note To power off the computer, hold the power switch for just a second and release it. Wait at least 5 seconds before powering on again or resuming normal operation from suspend or hibernation mode. Chapter 1 Identifying the hardware features . . . . System-status indicators . . . . . . . . . Functions of your computer . . . . . . . Keyboard functions . . . . . . . . . . TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fn key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . UltraslimBay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Utility programs . . . . . . Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Configuration program . Online User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . Backing up your system . . . . . . . . . Recovering lost or damaged software Using the Software Selections CD Using the Recovery CD . . . . . . ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Web site . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . Getting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Help at the ThinkPad Web site . . . Help by telephone . . . . . . . . . . . Recording sheets . . . . . . . . . . . .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. 2 6 8 8 8 11 14 15 16 16 25 29 30 30 30 32 34 35 36 38 38 39 40 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 1 Identifying the hardware features Identifying the hardware features Front view 1 20 19 18 2 17 3 16 4 5 6 7 15 9 14 13 12 10 8 11 2 IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Identifying the hardware features 1 2 8 14 The UltraslimBay accepts storage devices such as a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. ( page 15.) 15 The click buttons work with the TrackPoint 19 and provide functions similar to those of mouse buttons. 16 The hard disk drive is built into the computer. 17 The Fn key is used with the function keys to activate the Fn key functions. 18 The left and right internal speakers generate stereo sound. 19 The TrackPoint is a built-in pointing device that provides a function similar to that of a mouse. 2 The system-status indicators with their associated symbols show the system status. ( page 6.) The color LCD screen displays computer output. The brightness control adjusts the brightness of the display. The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling audio. The PC Card eject buttons eject the PC Card from the PC Card slot. The PC Card slots accept PC Cards. The infrared port enables 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. The line-in jack, a -inch (3.5-mm) diameter jack, is where you connect an external stereo audio device. The microphone jack, a -inch (3.5-mm) diameter jack, is where you connect a microphone. If another device is in the UltraslimBay, you can attach the diskette drive as an external diskette drive. 3 9 1 4 5 6 11 The diskette-eject button ejects the diskette from the diskette drive. 12 The video-out connector is used for connecting your computer to a television or a VCR for sending video images to these devices. Your computer might not have this connector. 13 The LCD latch opens the LCD when pressed. 7 Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 3 Identifying the hardware features Rear view 11 10 9 8 7 6 2 1 5 4 3 Bottom view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 4 IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference 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 power the computer off if an application hangs or if the computer does not accept any input. Use the tip of a pen to press this switch. 6 5 The universal serial bus (USB) connector enables you to connect any device that conforms to the USB 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) enables you to connect a port replicator. 9 The parallel connector is where you connect a parallel-printer signal cable. The external-monitor connector is where you attach an external monitor (CRT). 2 1 3 4 7 8 11 The external-input-device connector is used to attach a mouse or an external numeric keypad to the computer. An external keyboard can be attached to this connector through an optional keyboard/mouse cable. 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. Each of the memory slots accepts an SDRAM dual inline memory module (DIMM) option. 5 The Mini-PCI modem slot cover covers the modem card slot. The battery-pack latch locks or releases the battery pack. The serial number label identifies your computer. You need this number to get help. 8 9 Put your name plate here. To install or remove the hard disk, loosen this hard disk drive 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 6 3 4 7 1 Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 5 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 by their colors, green and orange. Each indicator is identified with a symbol. The following shows the location and the meaning of each icon: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference 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. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. The battery pack is being charged. The computer is in suspend mode. ( User's Guide.) 2 Suspend mode Green Online Blinking green 3 Hard disk in use Orange The computer is entering suspend or hibernation mode or is resuming normal operation. Data is being read from or written to the hard disk or read from DVD or CD-ROM drive. Do not enter the computer into 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 page 14. "Numeric keypad" on 4 Numeric lock Green 5 Caps lock Green 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. 6 Scroll lock Green 7 Power on Green Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 7 Functions of your computer Functions of your computer This section describes the following features: Keyboard functions UltraslimBay ThinkPad utilities The Online User's Guide Keyboard functions Your computer's keyboard has the following functions: TrackPoint Fn key Numeric keypad TrackPoint The keyboard contains a unique cursor-pointing device called the TrackPoint. Pointing, selecting, and dragging all become part of a single process you can perform without moving your fingers from their typing position. You can set the following features by customizing the TrackPoint: Press-to-Select Sensitivity Scrolling or Magnifying Glass For more information on page 44. "Customizing the TrackPoint" 8 IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Functions of your computer The TrackPoint 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 functions of the left and right click buttons correspond to those of the left and right mouse buttons on a traditional mouse; these functions depend on the software you are using. The function of the center button is described on page 47. 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. With either index finger, press gently on the stick in the direction you want the cursor to move. Pressing the stick away from you moves the cursor up the screen; pressing it toward you moves the cursor down the screen. You can also move the cursor side to side by pressing sideways. The cursor might drift. This is not a defect. Do not use the TrackPoint until the cursor stops moving. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 9 Functions of your computer Cursor Stick Left click button Right click button Center button 2 Press the left and right click buttons with either thumb to select and drag as required by your software. By enabling Press-to-Select, you can make the TrackPoint stick function the same as the left or right click button. For more information page 44. "Customizing the TrackPoint" on Changing the cap The cap 1 on the end of the TrackPoint stick is removable. You can replace it with one of the spares shipped with your computer. 10 IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Functions of your computer Fn key The Fn key function enables you to change operational features instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the Fn key 1 ; then press the appropriate function key 2 (F1 to F12, PgUp, PgDn, or BackSpace). 1 2 The Fn key lock function The following setup gives you the same effect as when you press and hold the Fn key and then press an appropriate function key. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. ( "ThinkPad Configuration program" on page 25.) Click the Accessibility ( ) button, and click 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 Functions of your computer The following table shows the function of the Fn key combined with other keys: Feature and icon Key combination Meaning Power mode functions Fuel-Gauge display on or off + (Only for 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 Start. 2. Move the cursor to Programs, ThinkPad, and then click Fuel. Power mode switching + The power mode changes as follows: High Performance Customized Automatic Power conservation functions for battery power Standby mode + The computer enters standby mode. For more information about this mode Online User's Guide. Suspend mode + The computer enters suspend mode. For more information about this mode Online User's Guide. Hibernation mode + The computer enters hibernation mode. For more information about this mode Other functions Online User's Guide. Switching between the LCD and the external monitor + Computer output is displayed in the following order when an external monitor (CRT) is attached. CRT Display LCD LCD + CRT Display Note: If a television is the secondary display in the dual display function or used as a simultaneous display, switching with these keys is not supported. 12 IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Functions of your computer Feature and icon Screen expansion Volume up Key combination Meaning The LCD screen image size switches between expanded and normal mode if your LCD image is smaller than the physical LCD. The volume increases. + + Volume down + Mute Sound turns off. Notes: 1. This function is not disabled when you power off the computer and power it on again. 2. To turn on the sound, press Fn + PgUp or Fn + PgDn. The volume decreases. + If the computer is in suspend mode and you press the Fn key independently without any function key, the computer returns to normal operation. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 13 Functions of your computer Numeric keypad When the external keyboard or the external numeric keypad is attached to the computer, the numeric keypad on the computer is not active. You can enable certain keys on the keyboard to work as if they were a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable these keys, press and hold Shift and then press NumLk. To disable them, repeat the procedure. F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 6 Y 7 4 8 5 1 9 6 2 3 < Alt / _ { . + Ctrl H N " Shift 0 While this "numeric keypad" is enabled, you might need to use the cursor- and screen-control keys temporarily. To do this, press and hold Shift. The functions of the cursor- and screen-control keys are not printed on the keys. F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 PgUp 6 Home / _ { Y H N End Ins PgDn + " Shift < Alt Del Ctrl 14 IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Functions of your computer UltraslimBay Your ThinkPad 600X computer has an UltraslimBay. UltraslimBay You can install one of the following in the UltraslimBay: Weight-saver bezel Diskette drive DVD drive CD-ROM drive LS-120 drive Secondary hard disk drive adapter Secondary battery Zip 100-MB UltraslimBay drive For the detailed information about these devices, refer to the manuals shipped with them. To replace a device in the UltraslimBay UltraslimBay device" on page 88. To attach the diskette drive externally drive externally" on page 91. "Replacing an "Attaching the diskette Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 15 Functions of your computer ThinkPad Utility programs Your computer has the following utility programs for easy configuration: Easy-Setup ThinkPad Configuration program This section summarizes these utility programs. Easy-Setup Your computer provides a user-friendly program called Easy-Setup, which enables you to select various setup parameters: Config: Set the configuration of your computer. Date/Time: Set the date and time. Password: Set a password. Start up: Set the startup device. Restart: Restart the system. To start Easy-Setup, do as follows: 1 2 Power off the computer, and remove any diskette from the diskette drive. Press and hold F1; then power on the computer. Hold F1 until the "Easy-Setup" menu appears. If you have set a password, the "Easy-Setup" menu appears after you enter the password. Easy-Setup Config Date/Time Password Start up Restart Test BIOS part number,..Date nnnnnnn 12/31/99 System-unit serial number nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn System board serial number nnnnnnnnnnn Microprocessor Pentium( )II Processor nnnnnnnn-nnnn-nnnn-nnnn-nnnnnnnnnnnn UUID ** ** Trademark of Intel Corporation (C) Copyright IBM Corp. 1992,1999 All Rights Reserved. 16 IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Functions of your computer 3 Move to an icon you want to change, using the arrow keys or the TrackPoint, and click the icon. A submenu is displayed. 4 5 6 Change the items you wish to change. Click Exit to exit from the submenu. Click 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 the Config button displays the following configuration submenu: Memory System Board Display Network Asset ID Quick Boot CPU Initialize Exit The Memory button shows the amount of memory installed and available. The System Board button provides information on the system board installed. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 17 Functions of your computer The Display button sets the screen output to be displayed either with a single video subsystem or with multiple video subsystems. You can use this function only when you are using a docking station in which a video adapter card has been installed. If you select Single, the video adapter card in your docking station is enabled. If you select Multiple, both the built-in video system and the video adapter card in your docking station are enabled under the multiple display environment. If you choose Multiple and do not use the multiple display function, only the built-in video system is enabled. The Network button enables or disables the Wake-on-LAN function (option) or the Flash-over-LAN function (option). You can use these functions only with a docking station. The Asset ID button enables or disables the Antenna Security or the Gate Security. Selecting Antenna prevents the RFID option from being removed from your computer; selecting Gate prevents your computer from being taken out through a portal gate. These security functions are supported in specified models and are effective only when the supervisor password is set. The Quick Boot button enables or disables the Simple Boot Flag function. Simple Boot Flag function This function automatically optimizes the behavior and boot performance of the BIOS and operating system, for the installed operating system and previous boot. If this function is Enabled and a Plug-and-Play­capable operating system, such as Windows 98, is installed, the system BIOS does not configure such hardware resources as system interruptions, memory windows, and I/O port ranges for all the devices in the system. If you are going to use an operating system that is not Plug-and-Play­capable, disable this function so that the BIOS will configure hardware resources. 18 IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Functions of your computer The CPU button enables or disables the serial number on the CPU. The Initialize button sets all device settings to their default values. Clicking the Date/Time button displays the following date-and-time submenu, which you can use 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. Instead of typing, you can place the pointer on any of the arrow icons ( time. , , , or ) to adjust the date and Clicking the double-arrow icon scrolls the numbers faster. 2 Click OK to save the changes or Cancel to cancel them. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 19 Functions of your computer Clicking the Password button displays the password submenu, which you can use to set passwords: Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the power-on password. Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the hard-disk-drive (HDD) password. Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the supervisor password. For more information on passwords page 94. "Using passwords" on An open lock icon shows that a password has not been set yet. Clicking the Start up button displays the startup submenu, which you can use to change the startup or boot sequence. 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. 20 IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference Functions of your computer To change the startup sequence, do the following: 1 Click Start up in the "Easy-Setup" menu. The startup submenu appears: After you change your startup sequence, you must be extremely careful not to specify a wrong device during a copy, save, or format operation. If you specify a wrong device, your data and programs might be erased or overwritten. 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. You can use this function only with a docking station (option). 2 Click Power-On or Network. For information on these options, see "The Power-On submenu" on page 22 and "The Network submenu" on page 24. 3 4 Move the cursor to the Reset icon, and click it. Select the first device you want for the startup sequence; then click it. You can set up to four devices. 5 Click OK or press Enter to save the changes. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 21 Functions of your computer The Power-On submenu