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Testing Your Computer

If you still have a problem with your computer after using the
Troubleshooting Charts, test the computer using the Test function of
Easy-Setup.

To test your computer, do the following:

Make sure that the speaker volume control is in the middle
position.

Press and hold F1; then power on the computer to start
Easy-Setup. Hold F1 until the following Easy-Setup menu
appears:

Date/Time

Password

Easy-Setup

Start up

Test

Restart

Config

BIOS part number, Date

System-unit serial number

System board serial

number

Microprocessor

nnnnnnnnnnnnnn
nnnnnnnnnnn

Pentium(

) II Processor

nnnnnnn

12/31/98

UUID

nnnnnnnn-nnnn-nnnn-nnnn-nnnnnnnnnnnn

Trademark of Intel Corporation

You will hear a short beep. If you are not sure whether you
heard a beep, adjust the speaker volume. Power off the
computer and try again. If you still don't hear a beep, the
speaker is not working. Have your computer serviced.

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Summary of Contents for 600E - ThinkPad 2645 - PII 400 MHz

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Page 2: ...ARRANTY 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...

Page 3: ...computer to meet both your technical requirements and your high expectations To help us continue to build products that address your mobile computing needs please take a moment to complete the ThinkPad Registration in the Setup Guide S S iii All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 4: ...um ion battery pack The large capacity lithium ion battery pack extends the operating time of your computer further enhancing to its portability DVD ROM drive A DVD digital versatile disc ROM drive plays presentations recorded with the DVD format and it also plays standard CD ROM discs Audio with 3D stereo sound Your computer is equipped with internal audio record and playback capabilities includi...

Page 5: ...kPad modem function Basic in the 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 A new 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 prov...

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Page 7: ...Pack 36 Getting Service 38 Help at the ThinkPad Web Site 38 Help by Telephone 39 Recording Sheet 40 Chapter 2 Extending the Features of Your Computer 43 Customizing the TrackPoint 44 Increasing Memory 49 Installing the DIMM 50 Removing the DIMM 54 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 55 Attachin the Diskette Drive Externally 58 Enabling Warm Attachment of an External Diskette Drive 59 Removing the Disket...

Page 8: ...dow 108 Using Locks 109 Using the Security Screw 110 Chapter 4 Solving Computer Problems 111 Hints and Limitations 113 Using the Hard Disk Drive 118 Using a Docking Station 118 Using the USB Connector 119 Using the DVD ROM Drive 119 Using a PC Card 119 Using a Second CardBus Card 120 Using a Microphone 120 Troubleshooting Guide 122 Troubleshooting Charts 123 Error Codes or Messages 125 No Error Co...

Page 9: ...oblem 151 Other Option Problems 151 Software Problems 153 Other Problems 154 Testing Your Computer 155 Appendix A Features and Specifications 157 Features 157 Specifications 159 IBM Power Cords 160 Appendix B Product Warranty and Notices 163 Notices 165 Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions 165 Trademarks 166 Electronic Emission Notices 167 Telecommunication Notice 169 Industry Canada Requirements ...

Page 10: ...our Computer provides information on using passwords identifying yourself with the Personalization Editor and using locks Chapter 3 Protecting Your Computer Chapter 4 Solving Computer Problems describes what to do if you have a computer problem The chapter includes a troubleshooting guide and information on how to recover lost or damaged software Chapter 4 Solving Computer Problems Appendix A Feat...

Page 11: ...oft Windows 98 users OS 2 Information for IBM Operating System 2 OS 2 users WIN 95 Information for Microsoft Windows 95 users DOS Information for IBM DOS users WIN NT Information for Microsoft Windows NT users WIN 3 1 Information for Microsoft Windows 3 1 users Contents xi All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 12: ... 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 Turn everything OFF Turn everything OFF First attach all cables to devices First remove the power cord from the outlet Attach the signal cables to receptacles Remove signal cables from receptacles Attach the power cord to an outlet Remove all cab...

Page 13: ... 1 throw or immerse into water 2 heat to more than 100 C 212 F or 3 repair or disassemble 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 dropp...

Page 14: ...equirements of EN60825 DANGER Do not open the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 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 to be hazardous The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive has an internal Class 1 0 5 milliwatt aluminum gallium arse...

Page 15: ...d Functions 8 TrackPoint 8 Fn Key 11 Numeric Keypad 14 UltraslimBay 15 ThinkPad Utility Programs 16 Easy Setup 16 ThinkPad Configuration Program 25 Online User s Guide 29 Backing Up Your System 30 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software 30 Using the ThinkPad Customization CD 30 Using the Recovery CD 31 Using the Diskette Factory 34 ConfigSafe 35 ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board 35 Replacing the Bat...

Page 16: ...Hardware Features Identifying the Hardware Features Front View 19 18 17 16 15 13 12 11 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 10 14 2 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 17: ...xternal diskette drive if another device is in the UltraslimBay 1 The diskette eject button ejects the diskette from the diskette drive 11 The video out connector is used for connecting your computer to a television or a VCR to send video images to these devices 12 The LCD latch opens the LCD when pressed 13 The UltraslimBay accepts storage devices such as a CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 14 The click bu...

Page 18: ...Identifying the Hardware Features Rear View 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 11 10 6 4 Bottom View 1 4 5 2 3 6 7 8 9 4 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 19: ... where you connect a parallel printer signal cable 1 The external monitor connector is where you attach an external monitor CRT 11 The external input device connector is used to attach a mouse an external keyboard or an external numeric keypad to the computer Bottom View of the Computer 1 The UltraslimBay device lock is a lock for the device in the UltraslimBay 2 When the bay LED is on the system ...

Page 20: ...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 3 4 7 5 6 2 1 6 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 21: ...e 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 14 5 Caps lock Green 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 Caps Lock mode by pressing the Caps Lock key 6 Scroll...

Page 22: ...kPoint 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 Customizing the TrackPoint on page...

Page 23: ...on the software you are using The function of the center button is described on page 47 Stick Left click button Right 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 and press gently with either index finger on the stick in the direction you want the cursor to move Pressing the stick...

Page 24: ...By enabling Press to Select you can make the TrackPoint stick function the same as the left or right click button For more information Customizing the TrackPoint on page 44 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 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 25: ...hinkPad Configuration program ThinkPad Configuration Program on page 25 Click on the Accessibility button and click on 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 pr...

Page 26: ...erformance Automatic Customized Power Conservation Functions for Battery Power Standby mode The computer enters standby mode For more information about this mode Basic in the Online User s Guide Suspend mode The computer enters suspend mode For more information about this mode Basic in the Online User s Guide Hibernation mode The computer enters hibernation mode For more information about this mod...

Page 27: ...ume increases Volume down The volume decreases Mute Sound turns off Note This function will not be disabled when you power off the computer and power it on again To turn on the sound press Fn PgUp or Fn PgDn 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 All...

Page 28: ...sable the numeric keypad press and hold Shift and then press NumLk 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NumLk 6 Y F8 F9 F10 Shift Alt Ctrl F11 F12 H N _ If the numeric keypad is enabled press and hold Shift to temporarily use the cursor and screen control keys NumLk Del Ins End Home PgDn PgUp 6 Y F8 F9 F10 Shift Alt Ctrl F11 F12 H N _ The functions of the cursor and screen control keys are not printed on the keys ...

Page 29: ... 120 drive Secondary hard disk drive adapter Secondary battery For the detailed information about these devices refer to the manuals shipped with them To replace a device in the UltraslimBay Replacing an UltraslimBay Device on page 89 To attach the diskette drive externally Attachin the Diskette Drive Externally on page 58 Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer 15 All manuals and user guide...

Page 30: ...the system Restart Restart the system To start Easy Setup do as follows 1 Power off the computer and remove any diskette from the diskette drive 2 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 Date Time Password Easy Setup Start up Test Restart Config BIOS part number Date S...

Page 31: ...e 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 on the Config button displays the following Config submenu Memory System Board Exit Initialize Network Quick Boot Display The Memory button shows the amount of memory installed and available The System Board button provides information on...

Page 32: ...erformance of the BIOS and operating system based on the installed operating system and previous boot If this function is Enabled and once a Plug and Play capable 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 a non Plug a...

Page 33: ...en type the date and time 2 Click on OK to save the changes or on Cancel to cancel them Instead of typing you can place the pointer on any of the arrow icons or to adjust the date and time Clicking on the double arrow icon scrolls the numbers faster You can also set the current date and time with the application included with the operating system installed in your computer Chapter 1 Getting Famili...

Page 34: ...for setting the supervisor password An open lock icon shows that a password has not been set yet Clicking on the Start up button displays the Start up 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 To change the startu...

Page 35: ...vice you want for the startup sequence then click on it You can set up to four devices 5 Click on OK or press Enter to save the changes 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 remotel...

Page 36: ...ette Drives Case Diskette Drive in the UltraslimBay Diskette Drive in the Docking Station External Diskette Drive Case 1 FDD 1 None None Case 2 None None FDD 1 Case 3 None FDD 1 None Case 4 FDD 1 None FDD 2 Case 5 FDD 1 FDD 2 None Note The external diskette drive connecting both the computer and the port replicator and the diskette drive in the docking station use a common port You cannot use more...

Page 37: ...click on it The Speed menu appears 2 If you are using a token ring card select the speed you want 4 or 16 and click on it then press Enter If you are using a network card other than a token ring card such as an Ethernet card you need not specify the RPL speed Press Esc to exit this menu If you select PCMCIA representing for example ATA 3 HDD or a Flash memory card and cannot start the system disab...

Page 38: ...work management software Disable the function if your computer is not under system management of a network administrator For more information System Management in the Online User s Guide Pressing the Test button displays the Test submenu It is used to run diagnostic tests on your computer to check for hardware errors For more information Testing Your Computer on page 155 Pressing the Restart butto...

Page 39: ...t the ThinkPad Configuration program WIN 98 For Windows 98 To start the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 98 do as follows 1 Click on Start 2 Move the cursor to Settings then click on Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 3 Double click on the ThinkPad Configuration icon You can also start the ThinkPad Configuration program as follows Click on Start move the cursor to Programs an...

Page 40: ...Properties window where you can make a device available or unavailable 4 The Show Allocated Resources View button displays the Allocated Resources View window where you can check the memory addresses and other allocation settings 5 The Help button displays online help 6 The Device buttons Click on the button of your choice from the window If the device is enabled the red indicator next to the butt...

Page 41: ...uch Setup buttons Click on one of these buttons to set the system configuration 2 The Power Mode buttons Click on one of these buttons to set the power mode to High Performance mode Automatic mode or Customized mode 3 The Display Device buttons Click on one of these buttons to set the display output type to the LCD external monitor CRT or both When making a presentation you can click on the Chapte...

Page 42: ... button to set the default values for each option and to cancel the changes you just made 8 The Status bar The device name and its status appears in the status bar when you place the cursor on a device button 9 The Device buttons Click on the button of your choice from the window then set the options for that device from the window that appears If the device is enabled the red indicator next to th...

Page 43: ...sing system management Using PS2 commands Information Getting service Handling tips Glossary To start the Online User s Guide click on Start move the cursor to Programs and ThinkPad 600 then click on ThinkPad 600 User s Guide The Online User s Guide appears Go to the section you want and make a printout if necessary You can start the Online User s Guide from the ThinkPad Customization CD as follow...

Page 44: ...our installation convenience you can customize your system using this CD It contains all the software applications and hardware device drivers for your computer It also contains device drivers and installation instructions for other operating systems such as Windows NT If you need to reinstall a software application or a hardware device driver put the ThinkPad Customization CD in your CD ROM or DV...

Page 45: ... on your ThinkPad Customization CD Using the ThinkPad Customization CD This page contains an overview of ThinkPad Customization CD Using the Recovery CD If you accidentally erase your hard disk you can use the Recovery CD to restore the contents of the preinstalled hard disk to what it was at the time of purchase The Recovery CD package consists of a startable diskette and a CD ROM containing the ...

Page 46: ...on page 89 Then go to Case 1 Case 1 Your computer supports startable CDs when the startable CD ROM function is enabled To use the Recovery CD enable this function then recover the system 1 Power off the computer 2 Insert the Recovery CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 3 Power on your computer while pressing and holding the F1 key Hold the F1 key until the Easy Setup window appears 4 Click on Star...

Page 47: ...Start up 16 Click on Power on 17 Click on Reset 18 Set the startup device and then click on OK 19 Click on Exit 20 Click on Restart and then OK Your computer restarts with the preinstalled configuration Case 2 1 Power off the computer 2 Insert the Recovery CD Boot Diskette in the diskette drive 3 Power on your computer 4 Insert the Recovery CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 5 Follow the instruct...

Page 48: ...your computer in the Windows 98 Windows 95 and Windows NT environment For the device drivers for Windows 3 1 OS 2 and DOS http www ibm com thinkpad With this program you can create the utility and device driver diskettes To recover a particular device driver or utility program create the backup diskettes for it with the Diskette Factory then reinstall it To create the backup diskettes do the follo...

Page 49: ...iodically takes snapshots of your system files If your computer does not operate properly after you install a new device driver or software use ConfigSafe to restore the last working version of your system files Although it might not make your new hardware or software work it will set your computer up and running again This application protects your data ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board IBM sup...

Page 50: ...ack 2 1 2 5 Align the front of the fully charged spare battery pack with the front side of the battery space in the computer 1 then put the battery pack in place 2 1 2 You can replace the battery when the computer is in hibernation mode You cannot replace it when the computer is in suspend mode If you are using a PC Card however the computer might not be able to enter hibernation mode If this happ...

Page 51: ...ack back into the space then slide the battery pack latch to the locked position Unlock Lock You have finished replacing the battery pack Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer 37 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 52: ...ed to know the following information when requesting repair service Identification number of your computer Options installed in your system Note Use the record sheet on page 40 Error message or problem Note Error messages can help identify which service action is required and help the service representative provide quick and efficient service Use the record sheet on page 41 Help at the ThinkPad We...

Page 53: ... replaceable parts Please have the following information ready when you call Serial number of your computer and proof of purchase Description of the problem Exact wording of the error message Hardware and software configuration information for your system For more information Online User s Guide If possible be at your computer when you call In the U S and Puerto Rico call 1 800 772 2227 In Canada ...

Page 54: ... note 128 MB x 2 Identification Numbers The serial number label is on the bottom of your computer Write down the machine Type and the serial number S N in the following box To determine your computer s serial number page 4 DIMM _____MB Hard Disk Drive _____MB External Diskette Drive DVD CD ROM Drive PC Cards Battery Pack IBM Product Name ThinkPad 600E Machine Type 2645 Serial Number 40 IBM ThinkPa...

Page 55: ...on number if available Application programs running at the time of the problem Problem symptom Describe the problem specifically Can the problem be reproduced Yes No If yes describe how it can be reproduced Windows 98 Version______ Windows 3 1 Version______ Windows 95 Version______ OS 2 Version______ Windows NT Version______ DOS Version______ Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer 41 All ma...

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Page 57: ...or Numeric Keypad 61 Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse 63 Disabling the TrackPoint 65 Attaching an External Monitor 66 Attaching a Television to Your Computer 70 Using a Dual Display Function 72 Disabling the Dual Display 73 Considerations 75 Installing a PC Card 77 Removing the PC Card 79 Using a Docking Station 80 Docking with Your Computer Powered Off Cold Docking 81 Undocking When Your ...

Page 58: ...ures in this window Press to Select Sensitivity Scrolling or Magnifying Glass Setting Press to Select If you enable Press to Select by putting a check mark in the Enable Press to Select box you can make the TrackPoint stick function the same as the left or right click button If you check Enable dragging you can drag the icon that you select with the TrackPoint stick by putting light pressure on th...

Page 59: ... the stick will simulate either the left or the right button For example if you select Left Click you can start a program with the TrackPoint by putting the cursor on the program s icon and applying light pressure on the stick To adjust the pressing timing of the stick set Click Pace If you set the pace too slow you might notice unintended clicks a cursor delay or a dragging delay However if you s...

Page 60: ... and Press to Select Slide toward Firm Touch to increase the force needed to move the cursor and to activate Press to Select Slide toward Light Touch to decrease the force needed to move the cursor and to activate Press to Select 46 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 61: ...croll press the center click button and then use the TrackPoint instead of the scroll bars in any program Magnifying Glass This function enables you to enlarge a movable area of your display You can click on objects through the magnifying glass The right click button changes the size of the magnifying glass and the left click button changes its magnifying power You can press the center click butto...

Page 62: ... it controls the mouse cursor Use External Mouse This option sets an externally attached mouse to scroll or move the magnifying glass horizontally or vertically The TrackPoint functions simply as a cursor Use TrackPoint This option sets the TrackPoint to scroll horizontally or vertically without your holding down the center button Use an externally attached mouse as a cursor You can still use the ...

Page 63: ...omputer memory capacity can be expanded up to 288 MB 32 MB base memory and two 128 MB DIMM options Your computer supports the synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM card only It does not support the extended data output dynamic random access memory EDO DRAM card If you install a DIMM that is not supported by your computer a 225 error code might appear when the system starts The appropriate...

Page 64: ...omputer over and then remove the battery pack page 36 3 Loosen the screw on the memory slot cover then remove the cover Handling a Screwdriver Use a screwdriver that fits the screw Use the screwdriver perpendicular to the head of the screw Handle the screwdriver properly otherwise you might damage the screw 50 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 65: ... DIMM at an angle of approximately 20 into the socket then press it firmly 1 6 Pivot the DIMM until it snaps into place 2 If you want to install two DIMMs remove the 32 MB DIMM which have already been installed page 54 and install the second one by repeating steps 4 through 6 1 2 1 2 Notch Side view Chapter 2 Extending the Features of Your Computer 51 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 66: ...irm that the new memory size appears at the upper left corner of the screen For example if you install a 32 MB DIMM into your computer with 64 MB base memory you should see the following See the next page for how to calculate the total memory size 97728 KB OK You have finished installing the DIMM Reconnect all cables 52 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides c...

Page 67: ...ws a Power off the computer b Remove the DIMM you added c Power on the computer and disable hibernation mode d Add the DIMM e Enable hibernation mode To disable and enable hibernation mode Basic in the Online User s Guide How to Calculate Total Memory Size Calculate your total memory size in kilobytes KB by adding the DIMM memory size to the base memory size 64960 KB For example if you installed a...

Page 68: ... remove the memory slot cover 4 Press out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time 5 Remove the DIMM Be sure to save the DIMM for future use 6 Replace the memory slot cover then tighten the screw 7 Replace the battery pack 8 Turn the computer over again then connect the AC Adapter and all the cables you disconnected 54 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guid...

Page 69: ...move the battery pack page 36 Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired You should not replace it often Handling a Hard Disk Drive Do not drop or apply any shock Do not apply pressure to the cover Do not touch the connector The drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data on the hard disk Before removing the hard disk drive mak...

Page 70: ...ove the hard disk drive cover 2 2 1 CAUTION Do not use your fingernails to open the hard disk drive cover You might injure your fingernails To open the drive cover use a coin 4 Pull the strap of the hard disk drive to remove the drive 56 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 71: ...disk drive into the bay The connector is sensitive and it might get damaged If the hard disk drive that you will be installing has a spacer on it remove the spacer using something like a small screwdriver Spacer You can replace the coin screw with a security screw to prevent the hard disk drive from being removed easily For more information Using the Security Screw on page 110 Chapter 2 Extending ...

Page 72: ...ette drive To attach the diskette drive externally do the following 1 Power off the computer 2 Insert the diskette drive in the external diskette drive enclosure and connect it firmly 3 Connect the cable to the external diskette drive connector External diskette drive connector 4 Power on the computer 58 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 73: ...e UltraslimBay For an explanation of warm swapping page 90 If you typically use the diskette drive externally you can set its configuration to allow warm attachment externally to your computer To enable warm attachment enter PS2 FDD External at the DOS prompt After you reboot your computer you can warm attach the external diskette drive to your computer The diskette drive is no longer recognized a...

Page 74: ... only for the diskette drive Do not insert any other drive into it The diskette drive enclosure has a lock on the bottom To remove the diskette drive from the enclosure hold the lock in the unlocked position and remove the drive 60 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 75: ...o your computer Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad You can attach an external mouse or numeric keypad to the external input device connector on the rear of the computer If you want to attach the mouse attach it directly to the external input device connector as shown Mouse Numeric Keypad Chapter 2 Extending the Features of Your Computer 61 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 76: ... TrackPoint on page 65 If you want to use both the external numeric keypad and mouse at the same time first connect the keypad cable to the computer 1 then connect the mouse cable 2 to the connector at the rear of the keypad 1 2 You can remove the keypad cover and use it as a stand for the keypad 62 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s ...

Page 77: ...if it is connected directly to the computer s external input device connector See the Options by IBM Catalog supplied with your computer for details about the options When the external keyboard is attached the following keys are not available Numeric keypad on the computer keyboard External numeric keypad Instead use the numeric keypad on the external keyboard Mouse External Keyboard Chapter 2 Ext...

Page 78: ...se connector of the keyboard mouse cable 1 2 Keyboard mouse cable Keyboard connector Using the IBM ThinkPad Space Saver Keyboard If you are using the IBM ThinkPad Space Saver Keyboard do not install the device driver supplied with the keyboard The device driver on the computer s utility diskette automatically enables or disables the TrackPoint when the power to the computer is turned on 64 IBM Thi...

Page 79: ...art the ThinkPad Configuration program See ThinkPad Configuration Program on page 25 2 Click on the TrackPoint button 3 Click on Auto Disable for the TrackPoint This setting automatically disables the TrackPoint if a mouse is connected to the external input device connector when the computer starts If no external mouse is connected however the TrackPoint is enabled Therefore to reenable the TrackP...

Page 80: ...that supports a resolution higher than VGA mode you can achieve a maximum of 1280x1024 video resolution To attach an external monitor do the following 1 Power off the computer 2 Connect the external monitor to the external monitor connector on the rear of the computer then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 3 Power on the external monitor and the computer 4 Start the ThinkPad Configuratio...

Page 81: ...g the display output location If you are attaching an external monitor that supports only VGA mode 640x480 resolution do not click on Both LCD and CRT Display Doing so would cause the external monitor screen to be scrambled and the output not to be displayed in addition the screen might become damaged Use CRT Display Only instead You can also change the display output location by pressing Fn F7 6 ...

Page 82: ...not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in suspend mode or hibernation mode If no external monitor is attached when the computer resumes the LCD remains blank and output is not displayed This restriction does not depend on the resolution value Resolutions Color Depths and Frame Rates The following tables show the resolutions color depths and frame rates available with your comput...

Page 83: ...function to display a part of the high resolution screen image produced by your computer You can see other parts by moving the screen with the TrackPoint or other pointing device Resolution Supported Color Depth Refresh Rate 640x480 VGA 256 64K and 16M 60 Hz 75 Hz or 85 Hz 800x600 SVGA 256 64K and 16M 60 Hz 75 Hz or 85 Hz 1024x768 XGA 256 64K and 16M 60 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz or 85 Hz 1280x1024 SXGA 256 6...

Page 84: ... it To display the computer output on television do the following 1 Power off the computer and television 2 Connect the video connector cable to the video out connector then connect other required cable to the television Audio in left Audio in right Headphone jack available in an electronics store included in the system Audio cable Video connector cable Video out connector Video in RCA video cable...

Page 85: ...lick on Display d Select the Settings tab e Click on the Advanced button f Select the NeoMagic tab g Put a check mark in the TV check box h Select either a 640x480 or a 800x600 TV resolution by clicking on the slider i Click on the Advanced Settings button j Select the TV Options tab k Select either NTSC or PAL from the TV Output Standards field l Select either S Video or Composite from the Output...

Page 86: ... display do as follows 1 Attach the computer to an external monitor CRT or a television 2 Click on Start 3 Move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel then click on Control Panel 4 Double click on Display 5 Select the Settings tab 6 Click on the Advanced button 7 Select the NeoMagic tab 8 Put a check mark in the Set Dual Display check box the click on OK The System settings change window appears...

Page 87: ...TV 17 Select the color depth and the resolution of the secondary display 18 Set the relative position of the each monitor by dragging its icon 19 Click on OK to apply the changes You can set the monitors in any relative position but the icons must touch each other Disabling the Dual Display 1 Click on Start 2 Move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel then click on Control Panel 3 Double click ...

Page 88: ...ay function entirely for better performance and removing some limitaions continue the procedure as follows 7 Click on the Advanced button 8 Select the NeoMagic tab 9 Remove the check mark from the Set Dual Display check box by clicking on it 10 Click on OK The System settings change window appears to prompt you to restart the application 11 Click on Yes to restart the computer 74 IBM ThinkPad 600E...

Page 89: ...following table shows the display mode when you use the television You need to enable the television settings every time you start your computer to use this function with the TV as the secondary display or the simultaneous display Resolution Color Depth Display Mode for Television 640x480 256 64K The whole image is shown on the screen 800x600 256 64K The whole image is shown on the screen 1024x768...

Page 90: ... you play the video clip AVI or MPEG file the image is in overlay mode on the LCD and TV when you use them simultaneously but only on the LCD when you use the dual display function If you play the video clip AVI or MPEG file and move the cursor on the window the cursor disappears under the image An application using the DirectDraw or the Direct3D is shown only on the primary display LCD when it is...

Page 91: ...s of cards PC Card Type I Type II and Type III CardBus Card Zoomed Video ZV 1 Find the notched edge 1 of the PC Card as shown 2 Insert the PC Card into the appropriate slot according to your PC Card type If you are using a Type I or Type II PC Card insert it into either the upper slot or the lower slot If you are using a Type III PC Card insert the card into the lower slot Chapter 2 Extending the ...

Page 92: ...Online User s Guide For Windows 98 If you have not installed the PC Card driver Windows 98 starts to install it For Windows NT Your computer has PC Card support software called CardWizard You can use the PC Card as soon as you insert the card into the computer The SystemSoft CardWizard window appears and informs you about the new card 78 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guid...

Page 93: ... the PC Card might be corrupted or lost 1 Stop the card To stop the PC Card Basic in the Online User s Guide 2 Press the PC Card eject button to pop out the button Then press it again until the PC Card pops out 3 Remove the PC Card and store it safely for future use For more information for using a PC Card Basic in the Online User s Guide The Stop option appears in gray when you are in CardSoft mo...

Page 94: ...option is a convenient way to attach several input devices and an external monitor Of course you can also attach these devices directly to your computer SelectaDock I SelectaDock II SelectaDock III PC Card Enabler PC Card Enabler with Advanced EtherJet Feature You can dock your computer to a docking station under the following conditions With your computer powered off cold docking With your comput...

Page 95: ...docking station Docking with Your Computer Powered Off Cold Docking You should dock with both your computer and your docking station powered off if It is the first time you are docking your computer to the docking station Or You have changed the device configuration of your docking station such as when you have installed or removed a device Cold docking resets the docking station s device status r...

Page 96: ...figuration profile for the docking station with the name Dock X 5 In Windows 98 or Windows 95 select My Computer Control Panel System and then the Hardware Profile tab 6 Make sure the new profile Dock X is created Also select the Device Manager tab and make sure that the new devices are displayed in the device list If Dock X is not created repeat from step 1 If the symbol or x appears next to the ...

Page 97: ...loaded Applications ThinkPad Information ThinkPad Tools Programs Documents Settings Find Help RUN Suspend Shut Down Eject PC If your computer does not enter suspend mode while it is docked in the docking station do the following 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click on the Power Management button 3 Click on the Suspend Resume Options tab 4 Put a check mark in the Suspend hibernate whi...

Page 98: ...cold undocking Presetting a Device to Avoid a Resource Conflict The Windows 98 or Windows 95 plug and play function enables you to use devices that you install in the docking station immediately after you power on your system If you cannot use them a system resource conflict might have occurred Do the following to resolve the conflict For a PCI adapter or an internal SCSI device 1 Start the ThinkP...

Page 99: ...ce such as a hard disk drive or a CD ROM drive in the docking station you must change the setting on your computer to enable the device By default your computer uses the primary IDE channel for the primary hard disk drive Primary Master and the secondary IDE channel for a device in the UltraslimBay Secondary Master You cannot use the IDE device in the docking station in this default 2 channel defa...

Page 100: ...ot currently being used by clicking on the device and the Remove button under the Device Manager tab 6 Click on OK to close the System Properties window 7 Return to the Docking station window then click on the IRQ Holder for PCI Steering tab 8 Change the IRQ value in 1st IRQ to the available value you determined in step 5 9 Click on the IDE Device tab 10 Select Enable in the UltraslimBay IDE devic...

Page 101: ... device that is not currently being used by clicking on the device and the Remove button under the Device Manager tab 6 Click on OK to close the System Properties window 7 Return to the Docking station window then click on the IRQ Holder for PCI Steering tab 8 Change the IRQ value in 1st IRQ to the available value you determined in step 5 9 Click on the IDE Device tab 10 Select Enable in the Ultra...

Page 102: ...ary master 2 P S Primary slave 3 S M Secondary master 4 S S Secondary slave 5 T M Third master 6 T S Third slave Device 2 Channel IDE Default Mode 3 Channel IDE Mode 2 Channel IDE Mode Hard disk drive IRQ 14 P M IRQ 14 P M IRQ 14 P M UltraslimBay IRQ 15 S M IRQ 15 S M IRQ 14 P S Docking station Disabled IRQ 11 T M and T S IRQ 15 S M and S S 88 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and use...

Page 103: ...e drive follow the same procedure to install the other storage devices in the UltraslimBay 1 Power off the computer and remove the AC Adapter and cables then turn the computer upside down 2 Push the UltraslimBay device lock to the unlocked position 1 then remove the DVD ROM drive 2 2 1 3 Insert the diskette drive Chapter 2 Extending the Features of Your Computer 89 All manuals and user guides at a...

Page 104: ...iguration Program on page 25 2 Click on UltraBay 3 Make sure that there is a check mark in the Enable IDE device Hot Warm Swap check box If there is no check mark put a check mark in the box and restart your computer to make the change effective To warm swap a device in the UltraslimBay enter the computer into suspend mode the swap the device Make sure that the bay LED is off when you remove the U...

Page 105: ... external diskette drive connector To remove the diskette drive from the UltraslimBay and attach it to the external diskette drive connector or vice versa you need to first power off the computer For information on attaching a diskette drive externally page 58 3 If the external diskette drive is attached another diskette drive cannot be installed in the UltraslimBay Chapter 2 Extending the Feature...

Page 106: ...Replacing an UltraslimBay Device 92 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 107: ...ng a Password 95 Setting a Password 96 Changing or Removing a Password 98 For a Power On Password or Hard Disk Drive Password 98 For a Supervisor Password 100 Removing a Power On Password with Supervisor Authority 103 Using the Personalization Editor 105 Entering Your Personal Data 105 Deleting the Personalization Window 108 Using Locks 109 Using the Security Screw 110 Copyright IBM Corp 1998 93 A...

Page 108: ...he data on your hard disk without knowing the password A hard disk drive password provides the following security features You need to type the hard disk drive password at startup If the hard disk drive is moved to another computer the hard disk drive password must be typed at startup Therefore unauthorized users cannot access your hard disk even if the drive is removed from the computer If you ha...

Page 109: ... the hard disk The system administrator can set the same supervisor password on many ThinkPad computers to make administration easier Other passwords Some Microsoft operating systems provide special Windows passwords Refer to that system user s guide for information on how to set change and use these passwords Entering a Password Once you set a password a password prompt appears at the top left co...

Page 110: ...off the computer wait 5 seconds and then power it on again and retry Setting a Password To set a password do the following 1 Start Easy Setup a Press and hold F1 then turn on the computer b Hold F1 until the Easy Setup menu appears 2 Click on Password in the Easy Setup menu For more information on the Password submenu Easy Setup on page 16 3 Click on the type of password you want to set Power On H...

Page 111: ... to 9 Uppercase and lowercase letters for example A and a are treated as the same character If you type a wrong character use the Backspace key to erase it and then type the correct one The following window appears if you are setting the hard disk drive or the supervisor password reminding you to write down the password and keep it in a safe place Chapter 3 Protecting Your Computer 97 All manuals ...

Page 112: ... might be required for the service Neither an IBM reseller nor IBM marketing representative can make the hard disk drive usable Changing or Removing a Password This security feature prevents someone from removing a password and using your computer To change or remove a password do the following For a Power On Password or Hard Disk Drive Password 1 Power off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds...

Page 113: ...he password press Enter The following window appears and the system starts You have removed your password Skip the remaining steps 4 To change the password type the new password then press the Spacebar Chapter 3 Protecting Your Computer 99 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 114: ...your password Write down the password and keep it in a safe place For a Supervisor Password 1 Start Easy Setup a Press and hold F1 then turn on the computer b Hold F1 until the password prompt appears 2 Enter the supervisor password The Easy Setup menu appears 100 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 115: ... To remove the password enter the current password and press the Spacebar 6 Press Enter twice 7 Click on Exit then click on Restart The supervisor password has been removed Your computer restarts Skip the remaining steps Chapter 3 Protecting Your Computer 101 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 116: ...sswords 8 Enter the current password and press the Spacebar 9 Type the new password then press Enter 102 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 117: ...safe place Removing a Power On Password with Supervisor Authority You can remove a power on password even if you don t know it if you know the supervisor password 1 Power on the computer by pressing F1 The password prompt appears 2 Enter the supervisor password The Easy Setup menu appears 3 Select Password on the menu 4 Select Power on on the menu 5 Type the supervisor password then press the Spac...

Page 118: ...sword Confirmation window appears 7 Press Enter again 8 Click on Exit then click on Restart Your computer restarts The power on password has been removed 104 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 119: ...used in your location or to deter theft Entering Your Personal Data A personalized password prompt window consists of two parts the personal data area 1 and the background bitmap area 2 ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad John Smith IBM Corporation 123 456 789 1234 56 Big Road New York If you find this computer please contact ...

Page 120: ...ge 30 3 Insert the backup copy of the Utility Diskette for DOS Personalization into the diskette drive 4 Open the Personalization Editor a Click on Start b Move the cursor to Programs and ThinkPad then click on Personalization Editor The following window appears Help Exit Personalization Editor Personal Data Background Preview For this information to be displayed the power on password must already...

Page 121: ...rwise go to step 10 6 Select Background in the Personalization Editor window Windows Paint automatically opens 7 Draw an image or color the background Your bitmap size must be 160 by 100 pels To change the size select Image and then Attribute Specify a Width of 160 and a Height of 100 and set Unit to pels 8 Select File and Save As to save and name your drawing as a 16 color bitmap file on the back...

Page 122: ...ou have not yet set it Click on Help for more information The information that you typed in will be displayed the next time you power on the computer Deleting the Personalization Window To delete the personalization window and revert to the default password prompt do the following 1 Power off the computer 2 Insert the backup copy of the Utility Diskette for DOS Personalization into the diskette dr...

Page 123: ...tionary object Refer to the instructions shipped with the mechanical lock For information on the keyhole location page 4 You are responsible for evaluating selecting and implementing the locking devices and security features IBM makes no comments judgments or warranties about the function quality or performance of locking devices and security features Chapter 3 Protecting Your Computer 109 All man...

Page 124: ... computer 2 Remove the screw with a coin then install the security screw and tighten it with a 2 5 mm allen wrench 3 Connect the AC Adapter then power on the computer You can use the security screw shipped with your computer to prevent devices such as a hard disk drive from being removed easily Security Screw 110 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 125: ...ssages 125 No Error Codes or Messages 131 Input Problems 131 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 133 LCD Problems 136 Indicator Problems 137 Battery Problems 137 A Hard Disk Drive Problem 138 CD ROM Drive Problems 138 DVD ROM Drive Problems 139 Infrared Communication Problems 140 An Enhanced Video or MPEG Problem 142 Audio or Telephony Problems 142 A Universal Serial Bus USB Problem 143 PC Card or Bui...

Page 126: ...Other Option Problems 151 Software Problems 153 Other Problems 154 Testing Your Computer 155 112 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 127: ... suspend mode and hibernation mode You can enter these modes as follows Fn F3 standby mode Fn F4 suspend mode Fn F12 hibernation mode The computer also enters suspend mode or hibernation mode from other triggers For example if you select Stand by in the Shut Down menu when you click on the Start button at the bottom left of the Windows 98 screen you can enter suspend mode Also you can set the syst...

Page 128: ...on Control Panel 2 Double click on System 3 Click on the Device Manager tab and double click on CD ROM 4 Click on the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive name under CD ROM then click on the Properties button 5 Click on the Settings tab and remove the check mark from the Auto insert notification check box in Options by clicking on it 6 Click on OK to restart the computer WIN NT For Windows NT For Windows NT 4 ...

Page 129: ... DOS memory usage occasionally If you have installed more than 256 MB of memory check the 386Enh section of the SYSTEM INI file and do one of the following If the PageOverCommit line is in the file make sure its value is 3 If it is not change it to 3 If the PageOverCommit line is not in the file add PageOverCommit 3 After you change or add the value shut down Windows 3 1 and power off the computer...

Page 130: ...u must set the modem settings in the fax application to one of the following Hardware FIFO enabled Hardware Flow Control on UART 16550A modem In OS 2 FaxWorks for example select Utilities Settings Modem Type and Use HW FIFO 16550A If you do not set your modem to one of these settings you will not be able to receive an incoming fax or an incoming call in suspend mode If you do not have the PC Card ...

Page 131: ...rs C PS2 C Copyright IBM Corp 1993 1998 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp Command Syntax PS2 Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3 Following are available Parameter1 For the complete command syntax type PS2 Parameter 1 Power Management related 3 Select an item from the menu and follow the instruc...

Page 132: ...onnector on page 119 Hot or Warm Docking to a Docking Station Windows 95 and Windows 98 Only You might not be able to hot or warm dock your computer to the SelectaDock docking station when certain PCI cards PnP ISA cards and PC Cards are installed in the docking station If such a condition occurs restart the system Using a PC Card with the Docking Station In the Windows 95 Windows NT Windows 3 1 o...

Page 133: ... display mode from the LCD to the external monitor while viewing a DVD with video content such as a DVD movie or business presentation You need to change the display mode before you open an MPEG file to play Using a PC Card After your computer returns from standby mode to normal operation you cannot perform hot plug and unplug operations for certain Network PC Cards in the docking station slots Re...

Page 134: ... configure a second CardBus manually by using the Device Manager To get to the Device Manager click on the System icon in the Control Panel Using a Microphone If you are using a microphone with your computer use the ThinkPad option headset Some microphones such as condenser microphones might need a battery See the instructions that come with the microphone The microphone line in jack of your compu...

Page 135: ...use either LINE or MIC Using an External Condenser Microphone The microphone line in jack supports the following type of microphones A dynamic microphone A self battery powered condenser microphone If you want to use an electric condenser microphone you must use one that provides its own power source Chapter 4 Solving Computer Problems 121 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 136: ...e and the device drivers are OK Testing Your Computer on page 155 3 Note the error code and have the computer serviced Getting Service in the Online User s Guide If you accidentally lose or damage software in your computer Recover it by using either the ThinkPad Customization CD the Recovery CD or the Diskette Factory Using the ThinkPad Customization CD on page 30 Using the Recovery CD on page 31 ...

Page 137: ...ng Chart Page Error codes or messages 125 No error codes or messages 131 Input problems 131 Suspend or hibernation problems 133 LCD problems 136 Indicator problems 137 Battery problems 137 A hard disk drive problem 138 CD ROM drive problems 138 DVD ROM drive problems 139 Infrared communication problems 140 An enhanced video or MPEG problem 142 Audio or telephony problems 142 A universal serial bus...

Page 138: ...Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Chart Page Other problems 154 124 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 139: ... startup sequence box Is the default drive listed in the startup sequence box Yes Exit this window and power off the computer No Select the Reset icon 6 Is an operating system installed Yes Go to step 8 No Install the operating system in your computer 7 After you install the operating system power off the computer 8 Power on the computer If the same screen message appears have the computer service...

Page 140: ...e Easy Setup Password submenu 4 Select the Supervisor icon then press Enter The same password as the supervisor password is set for the hard disk password on the main hard disk bay 5 Restart the computer 159 supervisor password error The hard disk password differs from the supervisor password The hard disk drive with the error can be in any of the following The main hard disk drive bay of your com...

Page 141: ...he computer and charge the battery pack or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one 192 cooling fan error Have the computer serviced 195 hibernation error The system configuration differs between the time your computer entered hibernation mode and the time it exited this mode and your computer cannot resume normal operation Change the system configuration to what it was before your comput...

Page 142: ... test have the computer serviced 6xx diskette error Have the computer serviced 11xx serial port error Have the computer serviced 12xx infrared error Have the computer serviced 17xx hard disk error Have the computer serviced 1801 unsupported port replicator The attached port replicator is not supported 24xx video error Have the computer serviced 808x PC Card slot error Have the computer serviced 86...

Page 143: ...d and press Enter to use the computer see page 96 If the power on password is not accepted a supervisor password might have been set Type the supervisor password and press Enter If you still have a problem have the computer serviced The hard disk password prompt A hard disk password is set Type the correct password and press Enter to use the computer see page 96 If you still have a problem have th...

Page 144: ...ation that supports only the 640x480 resolution VGA mode the screen image might look slightly distorted or might appear smaller than the display size This is to maintain compatibility with other DOS applications To expand the screen image to the same size as the actual screen start the ThinkPad Configuration program and click on LCD then select the Screen expansion function The image may still loo...

Page 145: ...rectly The AC Adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet The computer power is on Turn on the power switch again for confirmation If these items are correct and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced The screen is blank and you hear a continuous beep or two or more beeps Have the computer serviced Only the cursor appears Reinsta...

Page 146: ...e When the temperature changes The cursor does not work for a while after the settings in the TrackPoint Properties window have been changed This is a normal characteristic of the cursor Wait several seconds until the cursor returns to the normal state The mouse or pointing device does not work Make sure that the pointing device cable is enabled in the ThinkPad Configuration program Make sure that...

Page 147: ...y The computer enters suspend mode automatically when the processor temperature reaches a certain level This is not a defect The computer enters suspend mode immediately after POST the suspend indicator turns on Make sure that The battery pack is charged The operating temperature is within the acceptable range Refer to Appendix A If these items are correct have the computer serviced Error 19 appea...

Page 148: ...M driver accesses the internal CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive every 3 seconds to see if a CD ROM is inserted in the CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive This prevents your computer from entering suspend mode even after a timeout To prevent this from occurring do the following 1 Double click on My Computer Control Panel and System 2 Click on the Device Manager tab 3 Click on the mark of CD ROM 4 Double cli...

Page 149: ...disable the PC Card slot using the Control Panel For Windows NT Note You must format your hard disk with the FAT format system to use hibernation mode in Windows NT If you format your hard disk with NTFS the Windows NT default format you cannot use hibernation mode 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click on Power Management 3 Click on Suspend Resume Options 4 Click on Enable Hibernation...

Page 150: ...ect the Monitor tab Make sure the information is correct Incorrect characters appear on the screen Did you install the operating system or application program correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced The screen stays on even after you power off your computer Press the reset switch with the tip of a pen and power off your computer then power it on again Mi...

Page 151: ... diskette drive If these items are correct have the computer serviced If there is no diskette in the drive have the computer serviced Battery Problems Problem Cause and Action The battery pack cannot be fully charged in 3 5 hours by the power off charging method The battery pack might be over discharged Do the following 1 Power off the computer 2 Make sure that the over discharged battery pack is ...

Page 152: ...e You are carrying your computer This is a normal characteristic of a hard disk drive and is not a defect CD ROM Drive Problems Problem Cause and Action The CD ROM drive does not work Make sure that The computer is powered on and a compact disc is properly loaded on the center pivot of the CD ROM drive You should hear a click The CD ROM drive connector is firmly connected to the computer The CD RO...

Page 153: ...one of the following Music CD CD ROM or CD ROM XA Multisession photo CD Video CD DVD ROM Drive Problems Problem Cause and Action The DVD ROM does not work Make sure that The computer is powered on and a DVD disc or a compact disc is in the DVD ROM drive The DVD ROM drive connector is firmly connected to the computer The DVD ROM drive tray is firmly closed The device drivers are correctly installed...

Page 154: ... CD DVD ROM DVD video Infrared Communication Problems Problem Cause and Action Your computer cannot communicate with other devices using the infrared port Make sure that The communication speeds are the same The infrared ports are clean No objects are between the computer and the communicating device The distance and angle between your computer and the device is within the specified range You are ...

Page 155: ...e communicating device You cannot use DMA channels for both the parallel connector and the infrared port If you enable ECP and choose DMA3 the default value for the parallel connector you might be prompted if you want to disable DMA for the infrared port To use DMA channels for both the parallel and infrared ports do the following 1 Click on OK to disable DMA for the infrared port 2 Close a parall...

Page 156: ...ynth device cannot be controlled Use the Serial in control in the volume control panel to control the volume The voice quality over the Voice Over Data communication is poor Due to limitations of the ThinkPad modem the voice quality that is transmitted and received over the Voice Over Data communication is not as good as with a normal telephone line There may be momentary voice discontinuities del...

Page 157: ...hen you start your computer from an operating system other than Windows 95 The operating system might be sharing the same IRQ levels as your modem The ThinkPad Modem software might not work under these conditions You must cancel the IRQ shared condition to use the modem To cancel the IRQ shared condition Online User s Guide My modem application does not work with the ThinkPad modem Make sure that ...

Page 158: ...hat If the PC Card is not a modem an ATA a Flash or an SRAM card you have the proper client device driver for the card In Windows 95 the PC Card must have an INF file associated with it Your PC Card supports PCMCIA Release 2 0 2 01 or 2 10 Refer to the manual that came with your PC Card If your PC Card does not support PCMCIA Release 2 0 2 01 or 2 10 you cannot use PC Card Director Contact your PC...

Page 159: ...23h RPL Ethernet IRQ 5 Memory D2000 D7FFFh I O 300 31Fh The PC Card is installed and configured but it does not work Modem card Make sure all settings in the Modem Control panel and in your communication application correspond and are correct SCSI card Make sure the correct driver for the SCSI card is installed Note SCSI cards can be inserted while you are operating your computer however it is rec...

Page 160: ...Click on the Customized radio button 8 Select Maximize in the Processor speed list box under Setting details 9 Click on OK to apply the change Docking Station or Port Replicator Problems Problem Cause and Action The IDE CD ROM drive or the hard disk drive in the docking station does not work Make sure that the system resources of the secondary IDE device in the docking station do not conflict with...

Page 161: ...sure that The AC Adapter is connected to the port replicator or docking station by following the instructions described in this book The power on indicator of the port replicator or docking station is on The computer is securely attached to the port replicator or the computer and the port replicator are securely attached to the docking station If there is still a problem refer to the manuals shipp...

Page 162: ...ction The external monitor is blank Do the following 1 Connect the external monitor to another computer to make sure it works 2 Reconnect the external monitor to your computer 3 Refer to the manual shipped with the external monitor to check the resolutions that are supported 4 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 5 Select one of the Display Device buttons on the toolbar in the ThinkPad Configu...

Page 163: ...ed by doing the following 1 Click on Start 2 Move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel 3 Click on Control Panel and then double click on Display 4 Select the Settings tab in the Display Properties window 5 Click on the Advanced button 6 Click on the Monitor tab 7 Click on the Change button The Update Device Driver Wizard appears 8 Select the Next button and follow the instructions on the scree...

Page 164: ...lay Properties window 2 Click on the Monitor tab Make sure you choose the correct monitor 3 Click on OK to close the window An appropriate refresh rate is selected by doing the following 1 Click on the Advanced button in the Settings tab in the Display Properties window 2 Click on the Adapter tab 3 Select the correct refresh rate for your monitor If you are not sure select Optimal If the settings ...

Page 165: ...Output Selection in the procedure make sure that you select the appropriate radio button under TV Output Standards box and the Composite radio button under Output Selections box Other Option Problems Problem Cause and Action An IBM option that you just installed does not work Make sure that The option is designed for your computer The option was installed according to the instructions supplied wit...

Page 166: ...t find the problem have the computer and option serviced The serial connector does not work Make sure that the serial connector is enabled by doing the following For Windows 98 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click on Serial Port 3 Select Enable 4 Click on Device Manager 5 Check the ports in the Device Manager window and make sure the settings are correct 6 Click on OK For Windows NT ...

Page 167: ...gram is distorted Windows NT only Installing the Active Desktop bundled with Internet Explorer Version 4 0 on Windows NT might cause this problem Do one of the following Uninstall the Active Desktop Merely disabling the Active Desktop is not effective to avoid the problem Close the ThinkPad Configuration program and start it again This is a temporary recovery An MS DOS game does not run or it stop...

Page 168: ...f the computer press the power shutdown switch using the tip of a ballpoint pen The computer does not power off with the power switch If the suspend indicator is on and you are working under battery power change the battery to a fully charged one or change your power source to ac power If you still have a problem press the power shutdown switch using the tip of a ballpoint pen The computer does no...

Page 169: ...nu appears Date Time Password Easy Setup Start up Test Restart Config BIOS part number Date System unit serial number System board serial number Microprocessor nnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnn Pentium II Processor nnnnnnn 12 31 98 UUID nnnnnnnn nnnn nnnn nnnn nnnnnnnnnnnn Trademark of Intel Corporation You will hear a short beep If you are not sure whether you heard a beep adjust the speaker volume Powe...

Page 170: ...ing the test If you have the SelectaDock I or II docking station as an option with your computer you need to create the diagnostic diskette to test the SelectaDock docking station This diskette replaces the diagnostic portion of existing SelectaDock I or SelectaDock II Option Diskette Do the following 1 Create the SelectaDock I II Diagnostic Diskette using the Diskette Factory program preinstalled...

Page 171: ... Built in 64 MB Option Maximum 288 MB Storage devices 2 5 inch hard disk drive Display The color display uses TFT technology Up to 1024 by 768 resolution on the LCD Up to 1280 by 1024 resolution on an external monitor Brightness control Keyboard 84 key 85 key or 89 key TrackPoint Fn key function Copyright IBM Corp 1998 157 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 172: ...unformatted diskette ANSI X3 171 ISO 9529 ECMA 125 External interface Serial connector EIA RS232D Parallel connector Centronics External input device connector External monitor connector External diskette drive connector Expansion connector PC Card slots two Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card Headphone jack Microphone line in jack supports a dynamic microphone or a self battery pow...

Page 173: ... C 41 to 109 F Relative humidity Operating with no diskette in the drive 8 to 95 Operating with a diskette in the drive 8 to 80 Maximum altitude 3048 m 10 000 ft in unpressurized conditions Maximum temperature at 3048 m 10 000 ft 31 3 C 88 F Heat output 56 W 191 BTUs hour maximum Electrical AC Adapter Sine wave input at 50 to 60 Hz is required The input rating of the AC Adapter 100 240 V ac 50 60 ...

Page 174: ...atemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Korea South Mexico Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Saudi Arabia Suriname Taiwan Thailand Trinidad West Indies United States of America Venezuela 13H5267 Abu Dhabi Albania Antigua Bahrain Brunei Dubai Fiji India Ireland Kenya Kuwait Macao Malaysia Nigeria Oman People s Republic of China including Hong Kong Qatar Singapore United Kingdom 1...

Page 175: ...iland Trinidad West Indies United States of America Venezuela 76H3518 Austria Belgium Bosnia Herzogovina Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Indonesia Macao Macedonia Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Turkey Yugoslavia 76H3520 Denmark 76H3522 Bangladesh Myanmar Pakistan South Africa Sri Lanka 76H3524 Abu Dhabi ...

Page 176: ...IBM Power Cords 162 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s Reference All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 177: ...grade IBM or your reseller may require that the Machine on which it is installed be 1 the designated serial numbered Machine and 2 at an engineering change level compatible with the feature conversion or upgrade Some of these transactions called Net Priced transactions may include additional parts and associated replacement parts that are provided on an exchange basis All removed parts become the ...

Page 178: ... NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD NO WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Limitation of Liabili...

Page 179: ...0 Readiness and Instructions A product is Year 2000 Ready if the product when used in accordance with its associated documentation is capable of correctly processing providing and receiving date data within and between the 20th and 21st centuries provided all other products for example software hardware and firmware used with the product properly exchange date data with it This IBM PC hardware pro...

Page 180: ...s The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both Microsoft Windows Windows NT and the Windows 95 flag logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel Pentium and MMX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Other company product and service names which may be de...

Page 181: ...a Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized ...

Page 182: ...9 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electro magnetic compatibility IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non recommended modification of the product including the fitting of non IBM option cards A declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by IBM United K...

Page 183: ... to your line as determined by the REN you should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area 4 If the built in modem causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice isn t practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will be advise...

Page 184: ...s Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The Ringer Equivalent Number REN 0 5 assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combin...

Page 185: ...léphoniques et des canalisations d eau métalliques s il y en a sont raccordés ensemble Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui même il doit avoir recours à un service d inspection des installations électriques ou à électricien selon le cas L indice de charge IC assigné à chaque dispositi...

Page 186: ...n the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay per view use only unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Notice for Australia The following notice applies when using the telephony functions FOR SAFETY REASONS ONLY CONNECT AUSTEL PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT 172 IBM ThinkPad 600E User s...

Page 187: ...9 customizing customizing continued built in device 25 system 30 D date setting 19 DIMM installing 50 removing 54 disabling numeric keypad on keyboard 14 TrackPoint 65 warm attachment 59 diskette drive 58 enclosure using 58 removing 60 warm attachment of enabling 59 Diskette Factory using 34 display See also external monitor See also LCD output location changing 67 switching between LCD and extern...

Page 188: ...em 138 recovering contents 31 upgrading 55 hard disk drive password 94 changing 98 forgetting 98 removing 98 hard disk drive password continued setting 96 hibernation mode entering 12 problems 133 restrictions with PC Card 36 using CD ROM drive with for Windows 95 114 with HPFS format for OS 2 116 with NTFS format for Windows NT 114 hot undocking 83 I indicators 6 problems 137 infrared port proble...

Page 189: ...nued setting 96 supervisor authority 103 PC Card installing 77 modem using setting for OS 2 116 problems 144 removing 79 restrictions 23 119 stopping 79 119 supported 77 types 77 Personalization Editor deleting 108 setting 105 pointer See TrackPoint port replicator problems 146 power cord part number 160 power on password 94 changing 98 removing 98 setting 96 press to select TrackPoint 44 force ad...

Page 190: ...oblems 133 suspend mode continued restrictions with PC Card 77 using CD ROM drive with for Windows 95 114 system files restoring 35 system status indicator 7 problems 137 T telephone help by 39 telephony problems 142 television attaching 70 problem 151 ThinkPad Configuration program 25 for DOS 117 window for Windows 98 26 window for Windows NT 27 ThinkPad Customization CD using 30 ThinkPad Web sit...

Page 191: ...inter problems 148 software problems 153 suspend problems 133 telephony problems 142 television problem 151 universal serial bus USB problem 143 U UltraslimBay 15 storage devices replacing 89 upgrading hard disk 55 USB camera enabling 114 problem 143 V virtual screen function 69 volume changing 13 W Wake on LAN enabling 24 warm undocking 83 warm swap 90 warranty 163 Web site 35 help at 38 Index 17...

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