User manual IBM THINKPAD I SERIES 1200

i Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Safety information" on page vii, and "Notices" on page 134. For ergonomics information, see the Online User's Guide. First Edition (March 2000) 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 or 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. 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ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 iii Functional highlights Slim and compact design with core technology The slim and compact design of the ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 brings ease-of-use and portability to your computing needs. High-speed processor The Intel® high-speed processor enables high-speed data processing and provides advanced performance. Large-capacity hard disk drive The large-capacity hard disk drive can respond to a wide variety of your business demands. Large color LCD The large TFT (thin-film transistor) or HPA (high performance addressing) display provides clear and brilliant text and graphics. Nickel metal hydride battery pack The large-capacity 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 audio from two speakers. When you enable the 3D stereo feature, sounds will appear to be generated all around you. The audio feature supports the following: Wave audio recording and playback of up to 16 bits, stereo, and 48 KHz sampling. Music CD playback. For more information on using the audio function, see the Online User's Guide. ThinkPad Modem The ThinkPad modem enables you to send or receive data and faxes over a telephone line. For more information on using the ThinkPad modem, see the Online User's Guide. iv Functional highlights TrackPoint with Enhanced Controls Your computer has an enhanced TrackPoint function that enables you to make selections merely by pressing on the TrackPoint. A new center button, the Internet Scroll Bar, converts the TrackPoint into a scroll controlling device or a magnifying glass on the screen. For more information on using the TrackPoint, see "TrackPoint" on page 9. PC Card Support Your computer provides a PC Card slot that accepts a 16­bit PC Card, CardBus Card, or Zoomed Video Card. For more information on installing PC Cards, see "Inserting a PC Card" on page 70. Easy Launch buttons Your computer is equipped with four customizable buttons that allow you to connect to the Internet or to run programs at a single press of a button. For more information on customizing the Easy Launch buttons, see "Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility" on page 33. v About this book About this book This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 computer. Be sure to read the ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 Setup Guide and Chapter 1 of this book before using the computer. 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, and using locks. Chapter 4. "Solving computer problems," describes what to do when you have a computer problem. The chapter includes a troubleshooting guide and information on how to recover lost or damaged software. Chapter 5. "Getting service," describes various options of IBM's support and service. Appendix A, Features and specifications describes the features and specifications associated with your computer, including information on power cords. Appendix B, Product warranties and notices contains the warranty statements for your computer and notices for this book. The book concludes with an index. vi Safety information Safety information Electrical safety notice DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. 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 connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall. 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 3­pin power cord must be used with a properly grounded outlet. vii Safety information DANGER Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit the rechargeable battery pack. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-IBM-4333 for information on disposal. viii Safety information DANGER There is a danger of an explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. The lithium battery (IBM P/N 02K6502 UL-recognized 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. Do not: (1) throw or immerse it 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. CAUTION: The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display (LCD) contains mercury. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations. The LCD is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the computer can cause the LCD to break. If the LCD breaks and the internal fluid gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes; then get medical care if any symptoms are present after washing. Laser compliance statement The CD-ROM drive of the ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the top of the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE ix Safety information APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. In other countries, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of EN60825. CAUTION: Do not open the CD-ROM drive; no user adjustments or serviceable parts are inside. Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Class 1 laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The CD-ROM drive has an internal, Class 1, 0.5-milliwatt, aluminum gallium-arsenide laser that operates at a wavelength of 760 to 810 nanometers. The design of the laser system and the CD-ROM drive ensures that there is no exposure to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation, user maintenance, or servicing conditions. x Contents Thank you for choosing an IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Functional highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv About this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Electrical safety notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Getting familiar with your computer Identifying the hardware features . . . Front view of the computer . . . . . Rear view of the computer . . . . . ... Bottom view of the computer System status indicators . . . . . . . . Distinctive functions of your computer Keyboard functions . . . . . . . . . CD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... ThinkPad utility programs Online User's Guide . . . . . . . . . Reinstalling software . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Software Selections CD Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . Handling your ThinkPad computer . . ThinkPad do's . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . Carrying your computer ...... Cleaning your computer . . . . . . Extending your battery life . . . . . For more information . . . . . . . . ............... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... .............. ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ........... ............ ............ ............ 1 2 2 4 6 7 9 9 16 17 37 38 38 38 38 39 40 40 40 42 42 42 43 45 46 46 47 Extending the features of your computer Customizing the TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . Changing TrackPoint sensitivity . . . . . Enabling Press-to-Select . . . . . . . . . © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 xi Enabling the scrolling feature . . . . . . . . . . Enabling the magnifying glass . . . . . . . . . . Changing TrackPoint button assignments . . . Increasing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upgrading the hard disk drive ........... Attaching an external mouse, keypad or keyboard Attaching an external mouse or numeric keypad Attaching an external keyboard and mouse . . Disabling the TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching an external monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . Display output location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the dual display function . . . . . . . . . Attaching a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting your computer . . . . . . Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a password . . . . . . . . . Entering a password . . . . . . . . Removing and changing a password Using locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ....... ....... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ 49 50 50 52 56 58 58 60 61 62 63 65 66 69 70 71 73 74 75 77 78 80 81 82 87 88 89 90 92 93 95 97 98 98 99 100 100 101 102 ............... ............... ............... ............... .............. ............... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............. .............. .............. Solving computer problems ..... Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . Hints, tips and considerations . . . . . . Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . Error codes or messages ...... No error codes or messages .... Input problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standby or hibernation problems . . LCD problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicator problems . . . . . . . . . . . Battery problems ........... CD-ROM Problems . . . . . . . . . . Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems Modem problems . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card problems .......... xii Printer problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . Other option problems . . . . . . . . . . . . Software problems .............. Other problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recovering lost or damaged software . . . . . Using the PC-Doctor program . . . . . . . . Using the ThinkPad Software Selections CD ........... Using the Recovery CD ThinkPad Web site or Bulletin Board . . . . Getting service ......... Information on your computer . . Option list . . . . . . . . . . . . .... Identification numbers Problem recording sheet . . . Customer service and support . Online support services ... Fax information . . . . . . . . Help by telephone . . . . . . . EasyServ . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting help around the world Purchasing additional services . Enhanced PC support line . . Ordering support line services Warranty and repair services .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ......... .......... .......... 103 104 106 107 108 109 109 109 110 111 113 114 114 114 115 116 116 116 117 118 118 119 119 120 120 123 124 126 127 129 134 134 135 135 137 139 141 .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ........... ............ ............ ............ . . . . . . . . Appendix A. Features and specifications Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBM power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix B. Product warranties and notices ....... Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Year 2000 readiness and instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . Trademarks ........................... Electronic emission notices .................. Telecommunication notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Industry Canada requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regions where ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 has ThinkPad modem integrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Notice to European Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem . . Warning notice to New Zealand users of the IBM ThinkPad modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index . . 142 142 145 .................................. xiv Getting familiar with your computer This chapter provides basic information about your computer. Identifying the hardware features . . . . . . . . Front view of the computer . . . . . . . . . . Rear view of the computer . . . . . . . . . . Bottom view of the computer ........ System status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distinctive functions of your computer . . . . . Keyboard functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TrackPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fn key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easy Launch buttons ........... Numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the CD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad utility programs .......... BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notebook Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sleep Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility Online User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reinstalling software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Software Selections CD . . . . . Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board . . . . Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . Handling your ThinkPad computer . . . . . . . ThinkPad do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkPad don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrying your computer ........... Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . . . . . Extending your battery life . . . . . . . . . . For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... 2 2 4 6 7 9 9 9 12 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 26 31 33 37 38 38 38 38 39 40 40 40 42 42 42 43 © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 1 Identifying the hardware features Front view of the computer 1 1 15 14 3 2 3 13 4 5 12 11 10 6 9 8 7 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) The LCD latches release the LCD when pressed and allow it to be opened. The color LCD screen displays computer output. The indicator panel consists of the system-status indicators and their associated symbols. The left and right internal speakers generate stereo sound. The power switch turns the computer on and off. The CD-ROM drive. The manual-eject hole is used to eject the CD-ROM tray when it does not open with the eject button. The CD-ROM access indicator is on when data is read from a CD in the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM eject button ejects the CD-ROM tray. The TrackPoint is a built-in pointing device that provides a function similar to that of a mouse. The TrackPoint buttons work with the TrackPoint (10) and function similar to the buttons on a mouse. 2 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Identifying the hardware features (12) (13) (14) (15) The Internet Scroll Bar works with the TrackPoint (10) and functions as a scroll controlling device to easily scroll through Web pages or program windows. The Fn key is used with the function keys to activate the Fn key functions. The Easy Launch buttons are four customizable keys that allow you to run programs at a single press of a button. See "Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility" on page 33 for more information. The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling audio. Getting familiar with your computer 3 Identifying the hardware features Rear view of the computer 1 2 3 4 5 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 14 16 17 18 (1) (2) (3) The PS/2 mouse and keyboard connector is used to attach a mouse, external keyboard, or external numeric keypad to the computer. (4) The parallel connector is where you connect a parallelprinter signal cable. (5) (6) The internal modem port is used for connecting your computer to an analog telephone line. The internal network port (available on select models) is used for connecting your computer to an Ethernet (10BaseT or 100BaseT) network. The internal FireWire port (available on select models) allows you to connect any device that conforms to the IEEE 1394 standard. The external-monitor connector is where you attach the external monitor. The headphone jack, a inch (3.5mm) diameter jack, is where you connect stereo headphones or external speakers. The security keyhole is used with a mechanical lock. The power jack is where the AC Adapter cable is connected. (7) (8) (9) 4 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Identifying the hardware features (10) (11) The line-in jack, a inch (3.5mm) diameter jack, is where you connect an external audio device. The microphone jack, a inch (3.5mm) diameter jack, is where you connect a self-powered stereo microphone. Note: Do not plug any device into the microphone jack except a microphone. The two universal serial bus (USB) portsallow you to connect any device that conforms to the USB standard. The PC Card slot accepts a PC Card. The PC Card eject button ejects the PC Card from the PC Card slot. The hard disk drive The external diskette drive connects to a USB port (available as standard on select models or as an option). The diskette-drive-activity indicator lights up when the computer is accessing the diskette drive. The diskette-eject button ejects the diskette from the diskette drive. (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) Getting familiar with your computer 5 Identifying the hardware features Bottom view of the computer 3 2 1 (1) (2) (3) (4) The The The The battery pack is a built-in power source for the computer. battery-pack latch locks or releases the battery pack. hard disk screw secures the hard disk drive. memory-slot cover covers the memory slot. The memory slot accepts a dual inline memory module (DIMM) option. Note: Base memory (32 MB or 64 MB) is internal and cannot be upgraded. 6 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference System status indicators System status indicators The system-status indicators on the computer show the current status of your computer by their on or off states and colors (green and orange). Each indicator is identified with a symbol. The following shows the location and the meaning of each icon: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 1 Getting familiar with your computer 7 System status indicators Symbol (1) Battery status Color Green Blinking orange Orange Meaning Enough battery power remains for operation. The battery pack needs to be charged The battery pack is being charged. The computer is in standby mode The computer is entering or resuming from hibernation mode. Data is being read from or written to the hard disk. Do not enter standby mode or power off the computer when this indicator is on. The numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled. You enable or disable the keypad by pressing and holding the Shift key, and pressing the NumLk key. For details, see "Numeric keypad" on page 15. Caps Lock mode is enabled. All alphabetic characters (A-Z) are entered in capital letters without the Shift key being pressed. You enable or disable the 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. (2) Standby mode Green Blinking green (3) Drive in use Orange (4) Numeric lock Green (5) Caps lock Green (6) Scroll lock Green (7) Power on Green 8 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Distinctive functions of your computer Your computer has unique keyboard functions and utility programs for easy configuration. This section includes the following topics: Keyboard functions CD-ROM drive ThinkPad utilities Online User's Guide Keyboard functions Your computer's keyboard has the following functions: TrackPoint Fn key Easy Launch buttons 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. The TrackPoint consists of a stick on the keyboard and three click buttons below the keyboard. Movement of the pointer on the screen is controlled by the amount of pressure 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 pointer moves corresponds to the pressure you apply to the stick. The function of the click buttons depends on the software you are using. Getting familiar with your computer 9 Distinctive functions of your computer Stick Right click button Internet Scroll Bar Left click button If you are not familiar with using the TrackPoint, these instructions will help you get started: 1. Place your hands in the typing position and press gently with your left or right index finger on the stick in the direction you want the cursor to move. Pressing the stick away from you moves the cursor up the screen; pressing it toward you moves the cursor down the screen. You can also move the cursor side to side by pressing sideways. Note: The cursor may drift. This is not a defect. Do not use the TrackPoint until the cursor stops moving. 10 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Cursor Stick Right click button Left click button Internet Scroll Bar 2. Press the click buttons with your left or right thumb to select and drag as required by your software. Changing the Cap The cap (1) on the end of the TrackPoint is removable. You can replace it with the spare shipped with your computer. 1 For more information on customizing the TrackPoint and using the Internet Scroll Bar, see "Customizing the TrackPoint" on page 46. Getting familiar with your computer 11 Distinctive functions of your computer Fn key The Fn key function allows you to change operational features instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the Fn key; then press the appropriate function key (F1 to F12) or other keys (Insert, Delete, Home, End, PgUp, PgDn and Backspace). Function keys Fn key 12 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer The following table shows the function of the Fn key combined with keys: Feature and Icon Audio Functions Previous track Next track Play/Pause Stop/Eject Fn+F9 Fn+F10 Fn+F11 Fn+F12 This plays the previous track of an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive. This plays the next track of an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive. This starts the playback of an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive. Press this Fn key function again to pause playback. This stops the playback of an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive. Press this Fn key function again to eject the CD-ROM tray. This increases the volume. This decreases the volume. This turns off the sound. Key Combination Meaning Volume up Volume down Mute Display Functions Switching between the LCD and the external monitor Increase brightness Decrease brightness Contrast up Fn+PgUp Fn+PgDn Fn+Backspace Fn+F7 Computer output is displayed in the following order when an external monitor is attached. Fn+Home This increases the brightness of the computer LCD. Fn+End This decreases the brightness of the computer LCD. Fn+Insert This increases the contrast of the computer LCD. Contrast down Fn+Delete This decreases the contrast of the computer LCD. Power Mode Functions Getting familiar with your computer 13 Distinctive functions of your computer Feature and Icon Power Management Properties Key Combination Fn+F2 Meaning If you press this key combination, the Power Management Properties window appears. You can view and set parameters for battery status in the window. The computer enters sleep mode. You can set the sleep button function in the "Advanced" section of the Power Management Properties window. Sleep Fn+F4 Other Functions Controls at a glance Fn+F1 The Controls at a glance screen appears. This screen briefly describes the different user control features of the computer, including the Easy Launch buttons. Note: The contrast Fn key functions are available only on HPA models. The TFT models have optimized contrast settings. Easy Launch buttons The Easy Launch buttons are four customizable keys located to the left of the power switch. These keys allow you to launch programs or visit Web sites at a single press of a button. Easy Launch buttons For more information on customizing the Easy Launch buttons, see "Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility" on page 33. 14 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Numeric keypad The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if they were on a 10-key numeric keypad. (The numeric keypad on the keyboard is not active when the external keyboard or the external numeric keypad is attached to the computer.) To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press and hold Shift and then press NumLk. If the numeric keypad is enabled, press and hold Shift to temporarily use the cursor- and screen-control keys. Note: The functions of the cursor- and screen-control keys are not printed on the keys. Getting familiar with your computer 15 Distinctive functions of your computer CD-ROM drive The ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 computer comes with a built-in CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM drive allows you to use compact discs (CDs). The following CDs are supported by the computer: Music CDs Photo CDs CD-ROM or CD-ROM XA Video CDs Using the CD-ROM drive To use the CD-ROM drive, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Push the CD-ROM eject button on the side of the computer; then pull out the CD-ROM tray. 3. Fit your CD on the center pivot. Firmly press the CD down until you hear it click into place. 4. Push the tray into the computer until it fully closes. The way you access the data on the CD depends on what type it is. To remove the CD, do the following: 1. Close the application program that uses the CD. 16 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer 2. Push the CD-ROM eject button on the side of the computer; then pull out the CD-ROM tray. 3. Lift the CD by its edge while pressing the pivot. 4. Push the tray into the computer until it fully closes. Handling CDs CDs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to ensure that data remains readable. Keep in mind the following to maintain reliability: Hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch the surface of the disc. To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc from the center to the outside of the disc. Wiping the disc in a circular direction can cause loss of data. Do not write on the surface. Do not store or place the disc in direct sunlight Do not use benzene, thinner, or other cleaners to clean the disc. Use a CD-ROM cleaner kit. Do not flex or bend the disc. ThinkPad utility programs Your ThinkPad computer has the following utility programs for easy configuration: BIOS Utility Notebook Manager program Getting familiar with your computer 17 Distinctive functions of your computer Sleep Manager program Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility This section summarizes these utility programs. BIOS Utility Your computer provides a BIOS Utility which allows you to select various setup parameters: System Information: View information about the computer. Basic System Settings: Set date and time. Startup Configuration: Set startup options. Onboard Devices Configuration: Set device resource settings. System Security: Set a password. Load Default Settings: Load the default settings for all parameters. To start the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Remove any diskette from the external diskette drive, and remove any CD from the CD-ROM drive; then turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the ThinkPad logo is being displayed, the following lines appear: Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility Press F12 to choose temporary device Press F1. The BIOS Utility menu appears: 18 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration System Security Load Default Settings = Move highlight bar, = Select, Esc = Exit 4. Move to an item you want to change using the up/down arrow keys, and press Enter. A submenu is displayed. 5. Change the items you wish to change. To change the value of an item, use the left/right arrow keys. 6. Press Esc to exit from the submenu. 7. Press Esc from the main menu and press Enter to save your changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility menu. Your computer restarts. Note: If you would like to discard your changes, select No and press Enter. System Information: Selecting the System Information item and pressing Enter displays the following "System Information" submenu. Getting familiar with your computer 19 Distinctive functions of your computer System Information Page 1/1 CPU Type & Speed ---------------------- Pentium(R) III 500 MHz Diskette Drive A --------------------------- 1.44MB 3.5-inch (USB) Hard Disk Drive --------------------------- 5729 MB HDD Serial Number --------------------- xxxxxx System with -------------------------------- CD-ROM Attached System BIOS Version ------------------- VA.00Q VGA BIOS Version ----------------------- 2.21.70 UUID ----------------------------------------- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Esc = Exit Note: The items found in the screen above are for your reference only. Please refer to your computer's System Information screen for the correct data. The "System Information" submenu includes the following: CPU Type and Speed shows the type and speed (in Megahertz) of the processor. Diskette Drive A shows information on the diskette drive. Hard Disk Drive shows the capacity of the hard disk drive. HDD Serial Number shows the serial number of the hard disk drive. System with shows information on the internal high-capacity media drive. System BIOS Version shows the BIOS version of the computer. VGA BIOS Version shows the BIOS version of the computer's video. UUID shows the universally-unique identifier code of the computer. 20 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Basic System Settings: Selecting the Basic System Settings item and pressing Enter displays the following "Basic System Settings" submenu. Basic System Settings Date ----------------------------------------------- [Thu Feb 17, 2000] Time ----------------------------------------------- [10:32:30] Page 1/1 = Move highlight bar, = Change setting, F1 = Help The "Basic System Settings" submenu includes the following: Date sets the system date. Time sets the system time. Note: You can also set the current date and time in Windows 98. Startup Configuration: Selecting the Startup Configuration item and pressing Enter displays the following "Startup Configuration" submenu. Getting familiar with your computer 21 Distinctive functions of your computer Startup Configuration Boot Display ---------------------------------------------------- [ Auto ] Screen Expansion --------------------------------------------- [Enabled ] Hotkey Beep ---------------------------------------------------- [Enabled ] Fn Key Lock ----------------------------------------------------- [Disabled ] Fast Boot -------------------------------------------------------- [Enabled ] Boot Drive Sequence: 1st. -------------------------------------------------------- [Floppy Disk] 2nd. ------------------------------------------------------- [CD-ROM] 3rd. -------------------------------------------------------- [Hard Disk] Page 1/1 = Move highlight bar, = Change setting, F1 = Help This submenu is used to set startup options and change the startup sequence of the drives in your computer. It includes the following: Boot Display sets the display output device on start up. Screen Expansion expands or shrinks the screen on your computer. Hotkey Beep enables or disables beeps when an Fn key function is pressed. Fn Key Lock enables or disables the Fn key lock function. When enabled, you do not need to hold the Fn key to enable an Fn key function. Simply press the Fn key, release it, then press the other key(s) in the combination. Fast Boot enables or disables Fast Boot feature on your computer. Fast Boot allows your computer to start up and resume faster. When enabled, the BIOS communicates with the Windows 98 operating system with ACPI about Plug-and-Play resources settings and information about previous start ups. Boot Drive Sequence (1st, 2nd and 3rd) specifies the start up sequence of local drives. 22 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Choosing a temporary boot device: You can choose a temporary boot device when you start up your computer. Do as follows: 1. While the ThinkPad logo is being displayed, the following lines appear: Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility Press F12 to choose temporary device Press F12. The Boot Menu appears: Boot Menu Floppy Disk Hard Disk CD-ROM Network Esc = Exit, F1 = Enter Setup 2. Use the cursor keys to select the device you want to boot from and press Enter. Note: Make sure there are boot-up system files in the device you select. For example, a bootable diskette in the attached external diskette drive. Onboard Devices Configuration: Selecting the Onboard Devices Configuration item and pressing Enter displays the following "Onboard Devices Configuration" submenu. Getting familiar with your computer 23 Distinctive functions of your computer Onboard Devices Configuration Parallel Port ----------------------------------------------------- [Enabled ] Base Address -------------------------------------------- [3BCh] IRQ --------------------------------------------------------- [7 ] Operation Mode ----------------------------------------- [Bi-directional] ECP DMA Channel ------------------------------------- [-] Page 1/1 = Move highlight bar, = Change setting, F1 = Help Note: You do not need to change the settings in the screen because the default settings are already optimized for you. Changing the values may cause device conflicts. The "Onboard Devices Configuration" submenu includes the following: Parallel Port section enables and sets the resource values for the parallel port. 24 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer System Security: Selecting the System Security item and pressing Enter displays the following "System Security" submenu. System Security Setup Password ----------------------------------------------- [ None ] Power-on Password ------------------------------------------ [ None ] Hard Disk Password ------------------------------------------ [ None ] Page 1/1 = Move highlight bar, = Change setting, F1 = Help This submenu is used to set the power-on password, setup password, and hard disk password. Refer to "Using passwords" on page 74 for details. Load Default Settings: Selecting this item displays the following dialog box. Do you want to load default settings? [Yes] [No] To load factory-default settings for all the parameters in the BIOS Utility, select Yes and press Enter. Otherwise, select No and press Enter. CAUTION: Selecting Yes will erase all your changes. Getting familiar with your computer 25 Distinctive functions of your computer Notebook Manager The Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords, the startup sequence of drives and power management settings. It also shows the current hardware configuration. Note: Display-related Fn key functions are disabled when you access the Notebook Manager. To start the Notebook Manager program, do as follows: 1. Click Start. 2. Move the cursor to Programs, Notebook Manager; then click Notebook Manager. The Notebook Manager program consists of the following pages: Information Viewer POST Boot Sequence Password Display Device Parallel Port Note: Making changes to most settings in Notebook Manager take effect the next time the computer restarts. If you make changes in the Power Management and Display Device pages, these take effect immediately. Information Viewer: The Information Viewer page summarizes and lists information about the specifications and settings of the different components of your computer. 26 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Note: The values and settings in the window above may differ from the ones on your computer. Click the Help button to learn more about these system components. POST Getting familiar with your computer 27 Distinctive functions of your computer The POST page displays the following items: Enable Fast Boot enables or disables the Fast Boot feature on your computer. Fast Boot allows your computer to start up and resume faster. When enabled, the BIOS communicates with the Windows operating system with ACPI about Plug-and-Play resources settings and information about previous start ups. Enable hotkey beep When enabled, the computer gives off beeps when an Fn key function is pressed. Enable Fn Key Lock When enabled, you can execute an Fn key function without holding down the Fn key when pressing the other keys in the combination. Enable battery refresh When enabled, the computer uses battery power even when the AC Adapter is connected and supplying power to the computer. Boot Sequence: In the Boot Sequence page, you can specify the startup sequence of the drives in your computer. The Boot Sequence page allows you to set the startup sequence of the drives in your computer by simply dragging and dropping the 28 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer drives in the list window. Click the Help button to learn more about these startup sequence settings. Password: In the Password page, you can set, modify, or delete the password(s) for your computer. The Password page displays the following items: Power-On Password. The Power-On Password prevents unauthorized access to your computer at startup and when the computer resumes from hibernation mode. Setup Password. The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS Utility and Notebook Manager. For more information on passwords, see "Protecting your computer" on page 73. Note: The hard disk password can only be set using the BIOS Setup Utility. See "Using passwords" on page 74 for instructions on how to set passwords. Getting familiar with your computer 29 Distinctive functions of your computer Display Device: In the Display Device page, you can set options related to your display and attached external display devices. The Display Device page displays the following items: Boot Display Device. Sets the default display device on startup. Switching Display Device. Sets the current display device. Notes: 1. You can also press Fn+F7 to switch between display devices. 2. Make sure an external monitor is connected before External Monitor is selected. Brightness for LCD Panel. Sets the brightness level for the computer LCD. Note: A contrast slider is available for HPA models. 30 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Parallel Port: In the Parallel Port page, you can specify the settings for your computer's parallel port. The Parallel Port page displays the following items: Enable Parallel Port. Enables or disables the parallel port. Mode. When the parallel port is enabled, allows you to set the mode used by the parallel port. Base Address. When the parallel port is enabled, allows you to set the base address used by the parallel port. IRQ. When the parallel port is enabled, allows you to set the interrupt request level to use. DMA. When the parallel port is enabled and the Mode is set to ECP, allows you to set the Direct Memory Access level to use. Sleep Manager Note: Sleep Manager is only available in Windows 98. The Sleep Manager program works with your computer's BIOS and Windows ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) to manage the hibernation operation on your computer. In hibernation mode, the computer shuts off after saving the current state of your Getting familiar with your computer 31 Distinctive functions of your computer computer into your hard disk drive. The next time you power on your computer, it resumes from where you left off. Its functions include: creating the hibernation file where Sleep Manager saves the current state of the computer verifying if the hibernation file is valid, and automatically recreates and adjusts the file if necessary saving and loading the contents of the hibernation file when entering into and resuming from hibernation mode To open the Sleep Manager program, locate the Sleep Manager icon on the taskbar an double-click on it. Note: You can also access Sleep Manager as follows: 1. Click Start. 2. Move the cursor to Programs, Sleep Manager; then click Sleep Manager. The following window appears: 32 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Note: The computer automatically loads Sleep Manager everytime you start Windows 98. When Sleep Manager is active, it takes care of the hibernation file management chores in the background. Do not close this application or the computer may not enter hibernation mode properly. Click the Help button to learn more about the Sleep Manager program. Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility The Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility program enables you to start programs or launch Web sites by pressing one of four customizable keys found to the left of the power switch. To start the Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility, double-click on the Easy Launch buttons icon on the taskbar. Note: You can also run the Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility as follows: 1. Press Fn+F1. 2. Click the Easy Launch buttons Utility button in the Controls at a glance window. or 1. Open the Control Panel. (Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.) 2. Double-click the IBM Easy Launch buttons icon. The following window appears: Getting familiar with your computer 33 Distinctive functions of your computer This window shows the current assignments of the Easy Launch buttons and includes instructions on how to use the Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility. Easy Launch buttons options: When you click the Options button in the Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility window, the options window shows the following items: On Screen Display. When enabled, the title of an application or a Web site is drawn on the desktop. You can customize the color and font. 34 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Distinctive functions of your computer Note: This feature is available for Easy Launch buttons, Fn+F1, Fn+F2, and audio CD playback buttons. Sound. When a wave file is defined as the event for an Easy Launch button in Sound Properties, the utility plays the wave file. Note: This feature is available for Easy Launch buttons, Fn+F1, Fn+F2, and audio CD playback buttons. Show icon on taskbar. When enabled, the Easy Launch buttons icon appears on the taskbar. Customizing the Easy Launch buttons: To customize the Easy Launch buttons: 1. Start the Easy Launch buttons Customization Utility. 2. Click the Setting>> button for the key you want to customize. The following window appears: 3. Mark the button beside Web Site or Launch an Application; then click Next>. If you mark Web Site, the following window appears: Getting familiar with your computer 35 Distinctive functions of your computer If you mark Launch an Application, the following window appears: 4. Select a Web site or an application you want to assign to the button; then click Set. 36 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference