Contents
Functional Highlights
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About This Book
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x
Safety Information
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Laser Compliance Statement
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Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer
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1
Identifying the Hardware Features
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2
System-Status Indicators
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6
Functions of Your Computer
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Keyboard Functions
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8
UltraslimBay
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15
ThinkPad Utility Programs
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16
Online User's Guide
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29
Backing Up Your System
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30
Recovering Lost or Damaged Software
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30
ConfigSafe
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35
ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board
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35
Replacing the Battery Pack
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36
Getting Service
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38
Help at the ThinkPad Web Site
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38
Help by Telephone
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39
Recording Sheet
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40
Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer
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Customizing the TrackPoint
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Increasing Memory
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Installing the DIMM
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50
Removing the DIMM
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Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
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Attachin the Diskette Drive Externally
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Enabling Warm Attachment of an External Diskette Drive
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Removing the Diskette Drive from the Enclosure
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60
Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard
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Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad
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Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse
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Disabling the TrackPoint
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Copyright IBM Corp. 1998
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