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Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer

This section provides necessary information if you are using the
various features of your ThinkPad computer.

Using the Norton Mobile Essentials

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Using Before You Go

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Using Location Controller

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Using the audio features

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Setting the volume

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Setting the volumes with device drivers

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Using the built-in modem features

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Setting the modem

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Using the 56-Kbps modem

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Telephony features

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Using the Auto Answer feature

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Viewing a DVD movie

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Summary of Contents for ThinkPad 570

Page 1: ...ng the Auto Answer feature 16 Viewing a DVD movie 18 Chapter 3 Protecting your computer 21 Protecting your computer 22 Using passwords 22 Using mechanical locks 22 Chapter 4 Using your computer with a battery pack 25 Using the battery pack 26 Charging the battery pack 26 Monitoring the battery status 26 Saving battery power 30 Using the power management modes 30 Customizing power management 37 Con...

Page 2: ...Q assignments 71 System resources and IRQs 71 Chapter 7 Frequently asked questions 75 Frequently asked questions 75 Chapter 8 Installing software 83 Installing a new operating system and its device drivers 84 Installing software for Windows 98 85 Overall procedure 85 Installing Microsoft Windows 98 86 Installing software for Windows 95 88 Overall procedure 89 Installing Microsoft Windows 95 90 Ins...

Page 3: ...k 107 Appendix A Using PS2 commands 111 Using PS2 Command 111 Syntax rules 111 PS2 commands 112 Appendix B Using modem commands 119 Modem commands 119 Running commands 119 Command format 119 AT commands 119 Extended AT commands 122 V 42bis commands 123 Modem response codes 124 S registers 127 Appendix C Handling the ThinkPad 131 Handling tips 131 ThinkPad don ts 131 ThinkPad do s 133 Cleaning your...

Page 4: ...144 Enhanced PC Support Line 144 900 number operating system and hardware support line 145 Network and Server Support Line 145 Ordering support line services 145 Warranty and repair services 146 Obtaining IBM operating system updates 147 Getting update diskettes 147 Ordering publications 147 Appendix E Notices 149 Edition notice 149 Appendix F Trademarks 151 Trademarks 151 Glossary 153 Index 157 i...

Page 5: ...d Changing the date and time Ergonomics information Frequently asked questions Getting service Handling tips Installing a new operating system and its device drivers Power cord requirements Setting the modem Using the audio features Using the battery pack Using passwords Using a PC Card Using system management Viewing a DVD movie Contents v ...

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Page 7: ...n settings For details Using the Norton Mobile Essentials You need to change the date and time settings if you go to a different time zone 1 In the Windows 98 desktop click Start move the cursor to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click Date Time 3 Set the current date and time 4 Click the Time Zone tab Click and select the region closest to your location from the list Press Enter No...

Page 8: ...ea 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 13H5270 Austria Bosnia Herzogovina Belgium...

Page 9: ... 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 Albania Antigu...

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Page 11: ... the Norton Mobile Essentials 6 Using Before You Go 7 Using Location Controller 8 Using the audio features 9 Setting the volume 9 Setting the volumes with device drivers 10 Using the built in modem features 11 Setting the modem 12 Using the 56 Kbps modem 14 Telephony features 14 Using the Auto Answer feature 16 Viewing a DVD movie 18 Copyright IBM Corp 1999 5 ...

Page 12: ...tively Before You Go also contains many international phone numbers for travel services and links to Web sites with additional information about your destination Location Controller is for setting up all of the location sensitive settings such as modem properties time and date time zone printer and so forth Once you set up a location you don t have to set it up again Connection Doctor is for resol...

Page 13: ... install the Norton Mobile Essentials from the hard disk drive or the Software Selections CD before you use it for the first time Using Before You Go To start Before You Go do the following 1 Click Start 2 Move the cursor to Programs and Norton Mobile Essentials 3 Click Norton Mobile Essentials Before You Go To check the power cord and modem requirements for your destination Chapter 2 Using the fe...

Page 14: ...w the instructions on the window Notes 1 Make sure that you set up the location for your home or office so that you can switch back to those settings easily when you return from your trip 2 For the best location settings always use the Location Controller when you set up a new location If your Internet dialer application also has location settings it will adjust its settings based on the Location ...

Page 15: ... rates from 8 KHz to 48 KHz for the WAV file Playback of MIDI files through an FM synthesizer Recording from various sound sources such as an integrated microphone an external microphone or an audio device attached to a line in jack Game compatibility You might select Sound Blaster Pro for the audio adapter in the sound setup for a game Setting the volume You can customize the volume in a volume c...

Page 16: ...ng the volumes with device drivers The volume is also controlled by each device and you can set it for each device Double click the small speaker icon at the bottom right of the Windows desktop or Click Start move the cursor to Program Accessories Entertainment and click Volume Control A Master window similar to the following appears After you make any changes exit the Master window Note Dock In a...

Page 17: ...n modem function until IBM has received approval from the proper authorities Your built in modem is a worldwide modem and can be used in any region where Postal Telegraph and Telephone PTT type approval has been obtained You can change the modem setting according to the region where you use the modem If the region you want is not on the Region Selection listing see http www ibm com thinkpad on the...

Page 18: ...e outlet on the wall Note To use a DOS modem application in the Windows 95 or Windows 98 DOS box disable the infrared port When you start Windows the modem automatically starts and is ready for use To use the built in modem outside the region where you purchased the computer you must change the region name 1 In the Windows 98 desktop click Start 2 Move the cursor to Settings and click Control Pane...

Page 19: ... OK Notes 1 Check the IBM Web site for the latest information When updates become available they are posted on http www ibm com thinkpad 2 You can also perform the basic modem functions by using the AT commands from the DOS prompt AT commands Chapter 2 Using the features of your computer 13 ...

Page 20: ... a specific network implementation is only one of many ways to deliver high quality voice telephony to customers Failure of the modem to operate at high speed should not be reported as a fault unless ordinary voice telephone calls are substandard In the U S current FCC regulations limit the maximum speed for downstream communication to 56 Kbps Even though your modem contains 56 Kbps technology the...

Page 21: ...8800 26400 24000 21600 19200 16800 14400 12000 9600 7200 4800 bps K56flex downstream only up to 56000 bps V 90 downstream only up to 56000 bps Error correction protocols MNP2 4 Microcom error correction V 42 error correcting procedures for DCEs using asynchronous automatic dialing and control Data compression protocols V 42bis DCE data compression MNP5 Microcom data compression Miscellaneous proto...

Page 22: ...e that came with the communication software To start the Auto Answer feature from your communication software use the command ATS n This command tells the modem to answer a call after a certain number of rings To set the number of rings replace n with any number from 1 to 255 If you do not have a voice modem turn Auto Answer off when you are not using your modem Otherwise callers will be greeted w...

Page 23: ...e with fax software already installed use the fax software documentation included in the box your computer came in or the fax software online help for additional information Chapter 2 Using the features of your computer 17 ...

Page 24: ... whether there is a problem with the DVD content 3 You need to disable system timers when viewing a DVD movie to avoid screen blanking DVD regional codes Regional coding is part of the protection strategy for DVD content The world is divided into six regions Specific content can be viewed only in a specific region For example Region 1 U S and Canada content should be viewed only in Region 1 The DV...

Page 25: ...r has been configured to provide the highest quality audio and video playback based on the available system resources You can alter the default settings however by changing the video resolution setting within the Control Panel of Windows 95 or Windows 98 Note Some systems do not have enough resources to provide full quality audio and video playback at all resolution settings If you experience poor...

Page 26: ...diamatics DVD Express and then click Mediamatics DVD Player The DVD express operation window appears 3 Click the Play button The playback window appears 4 Follow the instructions on the screen For more information click the Help button on the operating window 20 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book ...

Page 27: ...Chapter 3 Protecting your computer Protecting your computer 22 Using passwords 22 Using mechanical locks 22 Copyright IBM Corp 1999 21 ...

Page 28: ... the following passwords on your computer The power on password protects your computer from being used by unauthorized persons The hard disk password protects the data on your hard disk from being accessed by unauthorized persons The supervisor password protects the system information stored in BIOS Setup Utility so that without knowing the password nobody can change the configuration of the compu...

Page 29: ... judgments or warranties about the function quality or performance of locking devices and security features If you attach an option such as ThinkPad 570 UltraBase or port replicator to your computer refer to the User s Reference for how you can protect your system by using the mechanical lock Chapter 3 Protecting your computer 23 ...

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Page 31: ...icator 26 Using the Fuel Gauge program 29 Saving battery power 30 Using the power management modes 30 Customizing power management 37 Setting the suspend timer 37 Enabling hibernation mode 39 Considerations when using a power management mode 40 Considerations for suspend mode 40 Considerations for hibernation mode 41 Notes for reinstalling or installing the operating system 42 Using other battery ...

Page 32: ...s blinking If the battery pack has not been used for a long time Notes 1 Before you charge the battery pack ensure that its temperature is at least 10 C 50 F 2 If the battery pack has not been used for a long time it will not be fully charged with only a single charging You will have to completely discharge it then recharge it three to six times to maximize battery operating time Monitoring the ba...

Page 33: ...ed Blinking orange The battery pack needs charging If the indicator starts blinking orange the computer beeps three times Off The battery pack is not installed The computer is turned off or is in suspend mode when the AC Adapter is not connected Chapter 4 Using your computer with a battery pack 27 ...

Page 34: ...he following actions To continue your work with the AC Adapter press the Fn key or To continue your work with a fully charged battery pack do the following 1 Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one See the User s Reference 2 Press the Fn key 3 Disconnect the AC Adapter from the computer If you do not take corrective actions within about 30 seconds the computer will enter suspend mode Do ...

Page 35: ...tery first You also can select suspend or hibernation mode To start the Fuel Gauge program click Start move the cursor to Program and ThinkPad and then click Fuel Gauge The following window appears Notes 1 The Current Power Mode icon depends on the power mode 2 The Power Source icon depends on the power source is for the AC Adapter and is for battery pack 3 The Duration of Remaining Power indicato...

Page 36: ...f you don t set the low battery alarm the charge indicator will let you know when the battery is low and then your computer will automatically enter the power saving mode This default low battery behavior is independent of the operating system so the computer might behave differently from your setting if you set the low battery alarm The computer chooses appropriately between your setting and the ...

Page 37: ... in the Fuel Gauge program For Windows 98 users Click Start and Shut Down and then select Stand by by clicking the radio button Note The term Stand by on the Windows 98 screen has a different meaning from the term standby in the user s manuals Your computer automatically enters suspend mode when For Windows 98 users The LCD and external monitor turn off Also the audio is muted If no application pr...

Page 38: ... You can set the Suspend Timer in the Power Properties window For Windows 98 users You can set the alarm action by specifying Standby for the prompt When the alarm goes off the computer will For Windows 95 users If you select the Hibernate when battery becomes low check box in the Power Management Properties window the computer enters hibernation mode when the battery is low For Windows 98 users Y...

Page 39: ... from suspend mode whenever the battery is low Set RediSafe as follows From Windows 95 or Windows 98 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click the Power Management button 3 Click the Hibernation tab 4 Enable hibernation mode if it is disabled a Click the Enable Hibernation button b Click Create Now then Close 5 Select the RediSafe check box 6 Click OK From Windows NT 1 Start the ThinkPad ...

Page 40: ...r check box in the Hibernation subwindow and set Suspend timer in the Power Mode subwindow your computer enters hibernation mode when it reaches timeout The battery is low You can return to normal operation by turning the power on For Windows 98 users You can set the alarm action by specifying Hibernate for the prompt When the alarm goes off the computer will For Windows 95 users If you select the...

Page 41: ...dicator behaves in each power management mode The following figure shows the relationship between different power management modes how to switch between them and battery power consumption Current status Indicator Suspend mode Power on Normal operation or standby mode Off Green Suspend mode Green Off Entering or resuming from suspend mode Blinking green Green Power off or hibernation mode Off Off C...

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Page 43: ...t Properties window appears 3 Click the Power Schemes tab The Power Schemes window appears 4 Set the length of time for the suspend timer at System standby timers under Settings for Portable Laptop power scheme Note You can also set the LCD off timers and Hard disk off timers 5 Click OK For Windows 95 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click the Power Management button The Power Properti...

Page 44: ... Click OK For Windows NT 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click the Power Management button Three buttons appear on the right 3 Click the Power Mode Settings button The Power Mode Settings window appears 4 Specify the timeout value in minutes in the Suspend Timer box 5 Click OK 38 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book ...

Page 45: ...ick Enable Hibernation If you have already created a hibernation file this button appears in gray and you cannot click it The Enable Hibernation subwindow appears 5 Click Create Now 6 Click Close then OK For Windows NT 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click the Power Management button 3 Click the Suspend Resume Options button The Suspend Resume Options window appears 4 Click the Enable...

Page 46: ...ant to use the computer with the LCD closed for example when an external monitor and keyboard are used In such a case power on the computer with the LCD closed or use the ThinkPad Configuration program to set the computer not to enter suspend mode when the LCD is closed If the computer resumes normal operation by reaching the ThinkPad Configuration timer setting or because of an incoming call only...

Page 47: ...ced Power Management Support area of the System Properties window your computer does not enter suspend mode Note You must set the Resume on incoming call option in the ThinkPad Configuration program so the computer automatically resumes normal operation For Windows 95 and Windows 98 1 Click the Power Management button 2 Click the Suspend Resume options tab 3 Select the Resume on incoming call chec...

Page 48: ... power the computer does not enter hibernation mode This prevents possible problems from occurring with communication application programs after the computer returns to normal operation Note If the communication links are still not reestablished remove and then reinstall the PC Card before restarting the system or application program Notes for reinstalling or installing the operating system Instal...

Page 49: ...s the DOS Editor DEVICE C DOS POWER EXE Using other battery saving methods Another battery saving method is to decrease the LCD brightness You can use the ThinkPad Configuration program to decrease the brightness of the LCD by clicking the LCD button and selecting Normal for Brightness battery operation in the window that appears Chapter 4 Using your computer with a battery pack 43 ...

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Page 51: ...Cards 48 CardBus Cards 48 ZV Cards 48 PC Card support software 49 Power management 50 Using a PC Card in Windows 95 with CardWorks 52 Self check 53 PC Card properties 54 Attributes 55 Resources 55 Drivers 55 Stopping the PC Card 56 Help 57 Using a PC Card in Windows NT with CardWizard 58 Self check 60 PC Card properties 60 Attributes 60 Name 61 Hot swapping the PC Card 61 PC Card Activator 62 Enha...

Page 52: ...Technology Attach ATA card functions as a hard disk with the Integrated Drive Electronics IDE interface You can transfer data between devices by inserting a card in a PC Card slot just as you would with a diskette in a diskette drive There are two types of ATA card The ATA hard disk card has a large capacity you can use the card as you would an external hard disk The ATA Flash disk card acts as a ...

Page 53: ...An Ethernet card is for constructing a small area network A TokenRing card is for constructing a global area network An IBM 3270 card and an IBM 5250 card are also available An integrated services digital network ISDN card is used to connect your computer to the ISDN network SCSI cards A small computer system interface SCSI card connects a SCSI device to your computer For example it enables you to...

Page 54: ...ard device driver and a display device driver Attention When you use PC Cards be aware of the following restrictions Although you can insert or remove some PC Cards without powering off the computer refer to the instructions that came with the PC Card you cannot remove or install PC Cards during suspend or hibernation mode Before removing storage PC Cards from the PC Card slot you must power off t...

Page 55: ...indows 98 CardWorks Windows 952 CardWizard Windows NT 4 0 16 bit PC Card Supported Supported Supported3 CardBus Card Supported Supported Supported3 ZV Card Note 1 Supported Not supported Notes 1Check the Web site of the card vendor 2The PC Card support software is supported by OEM Service Release Version 2 OSR2 or a later version 3 See the SystemSoft Web site for the card list that the CardWizard ...

Page 56: ...k with the card vendor whether the device driver is a client device driver or a point enabler For Windows NT you can select the PC Card support software or other software For details Using a PC Card in Windows NT with CardWizard Power management Depending on the function of the PC Card changing the power state might cause your ThinkPad computer to hang PC Card support software prevents this occurr...

Page 57: ... Other Accepted Accepted Accepted Accepted Note Standby mode is always accepted Windows 98 might change the capability of the power state transition CardWizard for Windows NT enhances the capability of the power state transition For more information about the PC Card support software go to the appropriate section Chapter 5 Using your computer with a PC Card 51 ...

Page 58: ...this section PC Card properties CardWorks provides various information about your PC Card Stopping the PC Card If you remove the PC Card from your computer sometimes you need to stop the PC Card Help You can get help for most of the windows CardWorks provides Plug and Play mode for using a PC Card You can use the PC Card in this mode if the device driver of the card is supported by Windows 95 To s...

Page 59: ...rdWorks has a self check function that solves such problems as incorrect or missing PC Card device drivers system resource conflicts IRQ memory or I O ports and unconfigured PC Cards as well as memory conflicts If there are any problems click Wizard Each time you click the Wizard button a series of self checks is run to assure that all necessary components are installed and working properly CardWi...

Page 60: ...y card utilities that are loaded for PC Card support in the PC Card Properties window To open the PC Card Properties window of the PC Card that you are using do the following 1 Select the PC Card in the CardWizard window by clicking it 2 Click View in the menu bar of the window 3 Click Properties in the pop up menu The PC Card Properties window appears The window provides the following information...

Page 61: ...abled File system The file system used by the PC storage Port The communication port used by this PC modem card If this is not shown click the Wizard button and Auto Correct Resources Some resource information is not relevant to all types of PC Cards These nonrelevant resources are displayed as Not Applicable IRQ The interrupt request being used I O The starting and ending addresses of the input o...

Page 62: ... Memory card utility This item appears only if you insert an SRAM card or a Flash memory card You can format the SRAM card or Flash memory card as follows Note You can also format these cards from the file system with the DOS FORMAT command 1 Open the PC Card Properties window 2 Click the Memory Card Utility tab 3 Enter a Volume Label if desired 4 Click Format Drive Partition 5 Click Start This pr...

Page 63: ...op option appears in gray if the card is already stopped 2 Click Stop The following message appears The card has been stopped You can safely remove the card Help If you press F1 or click the Help button a glossary of terms and an index of Help items are made available Chapter 5 Using your computer with a PC Card 57 ...

Page 64: ...an use a mass storage modem or network PC Card as soon as you insert it into your computer you do not need to reboot PC Card Activator You can select the PC Card support function of Windows NT rather than CardWizard without uninstalling CardWizard Enhanced power management Depending on the state of your computer the PC Card type and the capability of the drivers CardWizard enhances the transition ...

Page 65: ...ardWizard for Windows NT The menu bar for the CardWizard window includes File View Actions Options and Help options Each option provides CardWizard functions to perform actions with cards modify user selected options and obtain help Quick launch Once you have installed CardWizard for Windows NT you can start it by clicking the CardWizard icon The CardWizard menu appears on the taskbar to the left ...

Page 66: ...river is the PC Card point enabler you cannot use the PC Card with CardWizard To use such a PC Card use the PC card support function of Windows NT rather than CardWizard For details see PC Card Activator PC Card properties You can see the attributes resources drivers and memory card utilities that are loaded for PC Card support in the PC Card Properties window To open the PC Card Properties window...

Page 67: ...orage drive in the mass storage PC Card if relevant DOS Device The communication port for example COM 1 or drive letter used by this device if relevant Name When you select device drivers the following information is displayed Driver The full path to the driver for this PC Card Version The version for the current driver Hot swapping the PC Card You can use any one of the following PC Cards as soon...

Page 68: ...t is not supported by CardWizard However you cannot use some PC Cards such as a CardBus Card and some PC Card functions such as network PC Card hot swapping Enhanced power management The principal feature of power management is to save the life of your computer s battery CardWizard for Windows NT provides enhanced power management in the following ways CardWizard maintains system integrity ensurin...

Page 69: ... suspend or hibernation mode Stopping the PC Card If you are removing a PC Card you must first stop it The system might freeze or data might be lost if a PC Card is removed before it is stopped Note You can stop only one card at a time After invoking stop you cannot stop another card until the first stop has either completed or failed To stop a card select Stop from the Actions menu The stop funct...

Page 70: ...Help If you press F1 or select the Help button you can get help for most of the windows A glossary of terms and an index of Help items are also available 64 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book ...

Page 71: ...nsferring data between memory and devices without processor intervention The system has eight DMA channels The IRQ levels DMA channels and I O addresses must be configured without introducing conflict among devices When you add new devices to your ThinkPad computer you might exceed the number of IRQs or DMAs allowed in the operating system This section explains how to resolve such a resource confl...

Page 72: ...click Properties General information as well as information on drivers and resources is displayed For example from the Driver window you can see the device driver version and you can update the driver If there is an X on the left side of the device the device is disabled To enable the device select it and click Properties You can see whether the device can be enabled To change the default configur...

Page 73: ... 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 You can select the base I O address if you enable this function Infrared Infrared Enabled Disabled I O address and IRQ 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 You can select the base I O address if you enable this function Parallel port Parallel port Enabled Disabled Enabled Mode Output only Bi directional ECP I O address and IRQ 378 IRQ7 378 IRQ5 278 IRQ7 278 IRQ5...

Page 74: ...de for battery Customized Maximum Battery Life Maximum Performance You can set the power mode when you are using the battery pack Processor speed Fixed Max Fixed Medium Fixed Slow Auto Medium Auto Slow Auto medium and auto slow change the processor speed automatically between ac power and battery power You can set this function if you select Customized for the power mode for the battery Suspend ti...

Page 75: ...guration program Resume on time Disabled Enabled Resume Timer 00 00 00 Resume Date 00 00 0000 You can set the resume time Resume on modem ring Disabled Enabled If you enable this function your computer resumes when an incoming call occurs Screen blanking Disabled Enabled If you use your computer to make a presentation disable this function to avoid the LCD blanking Power switch mode On Off Hiberna...

Page 76: ...you change the volume by pressing Fn PgUp or PgDn Other Resetting configuration data No Yes Select Yes if you want to reset your configuration data Booting the display device LCD CRT Both You can select the boot video device HV expansion Off On You can control the LCD horizontal and vertical expansion state Brightness High Normal If you select High the brightness of the LCD is always the same unde...

Page 77: ...ck 9 Not used 10 Not used 11 PCI 12 Auxiliary device 13 Math co processor 14 Primary IDE 15 Secondary IDE in the ThinkPad 570 UltraBase System resources and IRQs The following table shows the available system resources for your computer and the port replicators The values in parentheses are alternate values that are selectable from the ThinkPad Configuration program or from an application program ...

Page 78: ...93 0398 or 039B None 1 Hard disk drive 14 01F0 01F7 and 03F6 None None Infrared port OS other than Windows NT 4 0 4 3 4 3 3 4 5 or 7 Disabled 03F8 03FF 02F8 02FF 03E8 03EF 02E8 02EF 03F8 03FF 02F8 02FF 03E8 03EF or 02E8 02EF Disabled Joystick port set by device driver 200 207 None None None Keyboard 1 0060 and 0064 None None Math co processor exception 13 None None None Modem PCI IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 ...

Page 79: ...rt 4 3 4 3 Disabled 03F8 03FF 02F8 02FF 03E8 03EF 02E8 02EF Disabled Timer 0 0040 0043 TrackPoint or mouse 12 0060 and 0064 Video PCI IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 15 03B0 03BB or 03C0 03DF A0000 BFFFF C0000 CBFFF or PCI memory None Notes 1 PCI I O and PCI memory are automatically set by the system 2 IRQ 5 and 7 cannot be set for infrared by Windows NT 4 0 3 Joystick and game device resources are set by the...

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Page 81: ...stions Page How can I stop the screen from blanking 76 How can I set the infrared port 76 How can I set the serial connector 77 How can I switch the TrackPoint and mouse 78 How can I set the display resolution 78 How can I set the external monitor 79 How can I maximize battery life 80 How can I install the operation system 81 How can I use the Recovery CD 81 Copyright IBM Corp 1999 75 ...

Page 82: ...such as the LCD turnoff timer or the system standby timer with the ThinkPad Configuration program 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click the Power Management button then click the Power Schemes tab You can disable the system timers by selecting never rather than a specific time How can I use my infrared port as a communication port If the infrared port is disabled you must enable it be...

Page 83: ...t you are trying to communicate with Check the online help for your communication software if the other device appears to be working properly How can I use my serial connector as a communication port If the serial connector is disabled you must enable it before you can use it again To enable your serial connector do as follows 1 Save your work and any program you are using 2 Start the ThinkPad Con...

Page 84: ...en I am away from my desk The TrackPoint has an auto disable setting that disables it when you power on or restart the computer with an external mouse attached When you want to enable the TrackPoint remove the external mouse then restart the computer Note You can set up the TrackPoint manually with the ThinkPad Configuration program as follows 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program 2 Click the...

Page 85: ...ce Driver Wizard window appears 6 Click the Next button and follow the instructions on the screen by selecting Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want and then Show all hardware 7 Select Manufacturers and Models for your monitor and follow the instructions on the screen 8 Click OK to close the Properties window after updating the driver 9 Set ...

Page 86: ...e Driver Wizard window appears 9 Check if the display driver information in the window is correct If necessary install the display driver by following the instructions on the screen 10 Click the OK button How can I maximize battery life To maximize battery life do the following Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted until the battery and power LEDs flash in unison Recharge the bat...

Page 87: ...mation on installing a new operating system and device drivers You can get the ThinkPad device drivers by using the Diskette Factory Before installing a new operating system do the following 1 Print Installing a new operating system and its device drivers 2 Make backup diskettes of the device drivers and applications for your new operating system with the Diskette Factory For more information User...

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Page 89: ...talling software for Windows 98 85 Overall procedure 85 Installing Microsoft Windows 98 86 Installing software for Windows 95 88 Overall procedure 89 Installing Microsoft Windows 95 90 Installing Windows 95 OSR1 90 Installing Windows 95 OSR2 1 or OSR2 5 91 Installing software for Windows NT Version 4 0 95 Overall procedure 95 Installing Microsoft Windows NT 96 Copyright IBM Corp 1999 83 ...

Page 90: ...ibes how to install a supported operating system and corresponding device drivers using the Software Selections CD You should print the sections you will be using before you reinstall the operating system Go to appropriate section depending on the operating system you are using The following table shows the country code that you will need in the instructions Country Code Country Code Denmark DK Ne...

Page 91: ... Software Selections main window appears 5 Click Install Software 6 Click the View All radio button above the Program Name list window All the device drivers and other programs in the Software Selections CD are listed 7 Select the check box of the device drivers and programs that you want to install You can select multiple device drivers and programs 8 Click the Install button at the bottom right ...

Page 92: ...rt a blank diskette into the diskette drive b Open the Control Panel window c Double click Add Remove Programs d Click the Startup Disk tab e Click Create Disk f Follow the instructions on the screen 1 Insert the Windows 98 CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 2 Search for SETUP EXE in the CD ROM and run the SETUP EXE Type the following src_cd tgt_dir SETUP EXE where src_cd is the drive letter of the CD R...

Page 93: ...98SUPP directory is copied to drive C f Enter EXIT to close the DOS prompts 11 After the installation has finished remove the Software Selections CD from the CD ROM drive and restart the computer Note Depending on the optional applications you install with Windows 98 your required disk space varies The following information applies to installing only Windows 98 in your computer Full installation o...

Page 94: ...m the Microsoft Web site http www microsoft com windows downloards contents updates Your version of Windows 95 You can check which version of Windows 95 you are using by clicking Start and moving the cursor to Settings and Control Panel and then double clicking Control Panel and System The following window appears You can check the version in this window Read the numbers under System 4 00 950a mea...

Page 95: ...rograms that you want to install You can select multiple device drivers and programs 8 Click the Install button at the bottom right of the window and follow the instructions on the screen You need to install at least the following device drivers if you are restoring your ThinkPad computer to its original state at the time of purchase ThinkPad Configuration program Notes a The ThinkPad Configuratio...

Page 96: ...ick the Startup Disk tab 5 Click Create Disk 6 Follow the instructions on the screen Installing Windows 95 OSR1 1 Make sure there is enough space in the hard disk to store the cabinet files and the installation programs the required space might vary depending on the national language supported by your version of Windows 95 2 Make a temporary directory For example at the DOS prompt type the followi...

Page 97: ...entering SETUP EXE at the temporary directory prompt 10 Refer to the Windows 95 documentation and the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation 11 To activate the PC Card slot double click the PC Card icon in the Control Panel The PC Card Wizard window launches Click No twice and reboot the computer 12 If required install the Service Pack Version 1 available from the Micr...

Page 98: ... of the CD ROM drive c is the drive letter of your hard disk drive and win95 is the temporary directory that you made in step 2 5 Press Enter 6 Replace the Windows 95 CD ROM with the Software Selections CD 7 Copy the Windows 95 supplementary files from the Software Selections to the temporary directory At the DOS prompt type the following COPY src_cd DATA WIN95 cc OSR2INF c win95 where src_cd is t...

Page 99: ...Software Selections CD 16 At the DOS prompt type the following src_cd DATA WIN95 cc QFE444 PCCARDUP EXE where src_cd is the drive letter of the CD ROM drive and cc is the respective country code 17 Press Enter 18 Reboot the system 19 To replace the Unimodem drivers to support the Intel Video Phone application from the DOS prompt go to C WINDOWS SYSTEM or the SYSTEM subdirectory where Windows 95 is...

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Page 101: ...tton above the Program Name list window All the device drivers and other programs in the Software Selections CD are listed 7 Select the check box of the device drivers and programs that you want to install You can select multiple device drivers and programs 8 Click the Install button at the bottom right of the window and follow the instructions on the screen You need to install at least the follow...

Page 102: ...rive 2 Go to the CD ROM drive then go to the I386 directory For example if your CD ROM drive letter is D go to D I386 3 At the command prompt type WINNT and press Enter For example D I386 WINNT Follow the instructions on the screen If your computer does not have a CD ROM drive use a network server you can install Windows NT on multiple computers by first copying the Windows NT master source files ...

Page 103: ...t Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature with your computer do the following 1 If your system is connected to a network log off before starting the installation 2 You need to uninstall PC Card support software CardWizard 3 Dock your computer to the Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature 4 If you want to install the Windows NT Service Pack install it before you install the PC Card suppor...

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Page 105: ...gement Task Force DMTF 102 Remote program load RPL 102 Preboot eXecution Environment PXE 102 Wake on LAN 103 Waking up from suspend mode by an incoming call 103 Universal Management Agent 104 Asset ID EEPROM 105 Setting up system management features 105 Enabling or disabling Wake on LAN 105 Setting up in BIOS Setup Utility 105 Setting up for NetFinity Service 106 Automatic power on startup sequenc...

Page 106: ...ures already integrated into the client system and the network This section describes the system management features of your computer including the following The system management features of your computer How to set up the system management features System management features This section describes the system management features provided by your computer Your computer has features that make it po...

Page 107: ...Desktop Management Interface DMI 4 is an interface for managing computers in a network Using DMI a system administrator can easily make an inventories of all the software and hardware of the computers on a network DMI can be used to remotely track many types of information about networked computers including serial numbers memory attributes product specific characteristics of installed devices and...

Page 108: ...ake advantage of RPL If you use RPL with LCCM software you can use the Hybrid RPL feature With Hybrid RPL you install hybrid images or files on the hard disk Each time the computer starts from the network LCCM recognizes your computer as a Hybrid RPL client and a bootstrap program is downloaded to your computer This bootstrap program is small and helps prevent network congestion Working from the h...

Page 109: ... Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature you can use the Wake on LAN function The Wake on LAN function is valid only when both your computer and the Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature are powered off If your computer is powered on by the Wake on LAN function the Automatic Power On Startup Sequence is used For more information see Automatic power on startup sequence Waking up fro...

Page 110: ...rts by SMART drives into useful responses such as E mail messages alphanumeric and numeric pages screen messages automated backup routines audio messages or the execution of some other program Netfinity Service Using the Netfinity Service the system administrator does not need to stop his task to watch and control the system because it can be done remotely When the Netfinity Service runs in the ba...

Page 111: ...word is set but you did not specify it when you started BIOS Setup Utility you cannot use these functions Enabling or disabling Wake on LAN This setting is used to enable or disable the Wake on LAN feature which enables your computer to be powered on remotely by a network administrator from a management console Remote network management software such as LCCM and NetFinity must be used to support W...

Page 112: ...N function do the following For Windows 95 systems Add the following line in the AUTOEXEC BAT file in the root directory of the boot drive SET NFWAKEONLAN YES For Windows NT systems 1 Log on to the system with administrator privilege 2 Double click the System icon in the Control Panel window 3 Click the Environment tab 4 Click one of the system variables 5 Change the variable name to NFWAKEONLAN a...

Page 113: ...nt to move b Use the or to move the device 4 Press PF10 Note If you want to initialize the settings press PF9 and make the settings again Enabling or disabling a Flash POST BIOS update from the network When a Flash POST BIOS update from the network is enabled the system programs in your computer can be updated remotely by a network administrator from a management console The following requirements...

Page 114: ...wing 1 Start the BIOS Setup Utility menu For details User s Reference 2 Select the CONFIG item The Config item submenu appears 3 Select the Network item The Network item submenu appears 4 Select either Enable or Disable beside Flash Over Lan 5 Press PF10 108 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book ...

Page 115: ...ammed while it is in the computer and has replaced the ROM module on the system board in ThinkPad computers System programs are stored in a type of EEPROM module referred to as Flash memory The contents of Flash memory can be easily updated with an update Flash diskette The process of updating system programs is often referred to as flashing the BIOS As part of its continuous efforts to improve qu...

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Page 117: ...nter the following PS2 command options from the DOS command prompts on Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows NT or DOS to set the features for your computer When entering a command enter it in the following syntax PS2 Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3 Note You cannot use the following PS2 commands in the Windows 98 environment PRESENtation HTimer POwer DISK LCd ON TImer DEFAULT Syntax rules Refer to these ...

Page 118: ...tional The default values are 0 lowercase Command elements in lowercase are optional For example entering PS2 SE OF and PS2 SErial OFf gives the same results PS2 commands The following is a list of commonly used PS2 commands The descriptions have the following format Description of the command Or Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3 Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3 Parameter4 Alarm Sound command Set t...

Page 119: ...Display the DMA channel assignments IRQ PCIIRQ Disable 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 15 STARTup Enable Disable DMA CPU speed Set the processor speed AC Specifies CPU speed when the AC Adapter is connected DC Specifies CPU speed when using battery power Note If the AC or DC option is not specified this command is effective on the current power management mode set by the PM commands SPeed Fixed Auto MAX Medium Sl...

Page 120: ...SENtation Enable Disable BRightness High Normal SCreen LCD CRT BOTH Infrared features command Set the features for the infrared port IR IR Enable Disable ADDress DMA IRQ COMADDress 1 2 3 4 0 1 3 Disable 3 4 5 7 3F8 2F8 3E8 2E8 Keyboard function commands Set the Fn key lock function Set the keyboard typematic speed Set the TrackPoint FNSticky Enable Disable KRate Normal Fast 114 IBM ThinkPad 570 On...

Page 121: ...a port replicator or a docking station to your computer DOCK Nosuspend Suspend Power management commands Enter hibernation mode Note Create the hibernation file using the HFILE command before using this command Enter the RediSafe suspend mode Enter hibernation mode when the power switch is pressed Note Create the hibernation file using the HFILE command before using this command Enter suspend mode...

Page 122: ...ber of minutes Set the timer to enter suspend mode after the specified number of minutes Set the hard disk drive power management timer for the specified number of minutes Set the LCD off timer for the specified number of minutes Set the resume timer Note yyyy can be set from 1980 to 2079 OFF SUSpend Cover Enable Disable HTimer 0 60 S2H 30 60 90 Disable POwer 0 60 DISK 0 20 LCd 0 60 116 IBM ThinkP...

Page 123: ... POwer LCd DISK and SPeed to their original values Note This command is effective on the current power management mode set by the PM command Set the power management mode to enter when a low battery condition occurs Note Create the hibernation file using the HFILE command before using the LB H command Enable or disable an incoming call ON yyyy MM DD HH MM SS Clear TImer Suspend Hibernation PMode P...

Page 124: ...isplay the help menu Power off the computer Enable or disable the automatic CPU clock control Enable or disable the automatic PCI BUS clock control Set the second IDE device in the UltraBay or docking station Help TURN OFF CPUPower Auto Disable PCIBUSPower Auto Disable IDE2 Enable Disable 118 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book ...

Page 125: ...g from 115 2 Kbps or 57 6 Kbps to 300 Kbps All commands and data must be issued to the modem using one of the valid DTE speeds Command format All commands except A must begin with the AT prefix followed by the command letter and ended with the Enter key Spaces are allowed in the command string to increase command readability but are ignored by the modem during command execution All commands might ...

Page 126: ...ies pulse dial s T Specifies tone dial default s W Waits for a second dial tone s V Switches to speakerphone mode s Specifies pause s Waits for 5 seconds of silence s Specifies flash s Returns to command mode after dialing DS n Dials one of four stored telephone numbers n 0 3 in the modem s nonvolatile memory E0 Disables command echo E1 Enables command echo default Switches escape characters from ...

Page 127: ...ed specified by S37 N1 Enables automode with the modem handshake speed specified by S37 default O0 Returns to data mode O1 Starts an equalizer retrain and returns to data mode P Specifies pulse dial Q0 Enables result codes default Q1 Disables result codes Sr Reads S register r where r 0 110 Sr n Sets S register r to value n r 0 110 n 0 255 T Specifies tone dial V0 Specifies numeric responses V1 Sp...

Page 128: ...ded AT commands Command Function C0 Specifies that carrier detect CD is always on C1 Turns on CD when the remote carrier is present default D0 Ignores DTR signal D1 Returns modem to command mode after DTR toggle D2 Hangs up modem and returns to command mode after DTR toggle default D3 Resets modem after DTR toggle F Loads factory default configuration G0 Disables guard tone default G1 Enables 550 ...

Page 129: ...de default K4 Enables XON XOFF software flow control Q0 Asynchronous mode buffered same as N0 Q5 Error control mode buffered same as N3 default Q6 Asynchronous mode buffered same as N0 C0 Disables data compression C1 Enables V 42bis MNP5 data compression N0 Specifies normal mode speed buffering only N1 Specifies direct mode only N2 Specifies MNP mode only N3 Specifies V 42 MNP normal auto mode def...

Page 130: ...the commands you type They are called response codes Digital code Word code Meaning 0 OK The command was run without error 1 Connect The modem was connected at 300 bits per second bps 2 Ring A ringing signal is detected 3 No carrier The carrier is lost or not heard 4 Error Error in the command line Invalid command Command line exceeds buffer Invalid character format 5 Connect 1200EC The modem was ...

Page 131: ... connected at 19200 bps 18 Connect 57600EC The modem was connected at 57600 bps 24 Connect 7200EC The modem was connected at 7200 bps 25 Connect 12000EC The modem was connected at 12000 bps 28 Connect 38400EC The modem was connected at 38400 bps 40 Connect 300EC The modem was connected at 300 bps 55 Connect 21600EC The modem was connected at 21600 bps 56 Connect 24000EC The modem was connected at ...

Page 132: ...modem was connected at 40000 EC bits s 56 K rate 75 Connect 42000EC The modem was connected at 42000 EC bits s 56 K rate 76 Connect 44000EC The modem was connected at 44000 EC bits s 56 K rate 77 Connect 46000EC The modem was connected at 46000 EC bits s 56 K rate 78 Connect 48000EC The modem was connected at 48000 EC bits s 56 K rate 79 Connect 50000EC The modem was connected at 50000 EC bits s 5...

Page 133: ...P class 5 data compression MNP 4 MNP class 4 error control only NoEC No error control protocol S registers S registers are information storage areas inside the modem The AT command set users the S registers to configure modem options Some S registers have default settings For normal modem operations the defaults settings are usually adequate However special circumstances might require you to chang...

Page 134: ...ster Function Register units Default S0 Auto answer ring 0 255 rings 0 S1 Ring counter 0 255 rings 0 S2 Escape code character 0 127 ASCII 43 S3 Carriage return character 0 127 ASCII 13 S4 Line feed character 0 127 ASCII 10 S5 Backspace character 0 127 ASCII 8 S6 Dial tone wait time 2 65 seconds 2 S7 Remote carrier wait time 1 255 seconds 50 S8 Comma pause time 0 65 seconds 2 S10 Carrier loss time ...

Page 135: ...95 S12 Escape character detect time 0 255 50ths of a second 50 S28 V 34 modulation enable disable 0 255 ASCII 1 S35 Data calling tone 0 1 ASCII 0 S37 Connection speed Bitmapped register 0 S38 K56flex connection speed 0 16 1 S89 Sleep mode timer 0 5 255 10 Appendix B Using modem commands 129 ...

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Page 137: ...punishment such as dropping or bumping Do not place heavy objects on your computer Do not spill liquids into your computer Do not use your computer in or near water to avoid the danger of electrical shock Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag Your LCD might be damaged Do not disassemble your computer Only an authorized IBM ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and r...

Page 138: ...e external or removable hard disk diskette or CD ROM drive when it is outside your computer Do not press on the middle part of the diskette drive or CD ROM drive Do not insert a diskette at an angle Not inserting the diskette straight into the drive can damage the drive Do not place more than one label on a diskette Multiple or loose labels can detach or tear and then lodge in the drive Do not tou...

Page 139: ...sk of suffocation from plastic bags Register your ThinkPad products with IBM refer to the Setup Guide This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen Registering your computer also enables IBM to notify you about possible upgrades Check the IBM Web pages by clicking Notebood PDA Support at http www pc ibm com support periodically to get current information about your ...

Page 140: ...y your computer depends on such conditions as the usage frequency the operating temperature and the period in storage if unused The following tips can help you to extend the life of your battery Do not charge the battery pack until all of its power is used Recharging a battery pack that is not completely discharged can shorten battery life Once you start charging the battery pack do not use it unt...

Page 141: ...ng and communicating information from the field For more information on these computers consult your IBM Business Partner Ergonomics information This is important information you should read before using your computer in your virtual office Working in the virtual office might mean adapting to frequent changes in your environment Following some simple rules of the road will make things easier and b...

Page 142: ...rtable and vertical position 2 View Maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 510 760 mm 20 30 in 3 Display Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light Keep the display screen clean and set the contrast and brightness to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly 4 Thighs Keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on th...

Page 143: ... clear crisp images and large bright displays that are easy to see yet easy on the eyes Of course any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring If you have questions on eye fatigue or visual discomfort consult a vision care specialist for advice Appendix C Handling the ThinkPad 137 ...

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Page 145: ...uring the warranty period you might be responsible for repair costs if the product damage was due to misuse accident modification unsuitable physical or operating environment or improper maintenance For full information on product warranties see the User s Reference Customer support and service Purchasing an IBM PC hardware product entitles you to receive support and services during the limited wa...

Page 146: ...wering any questions you might have such as How to set up your computer How to install and set up your IBM options purchased directly from IBM or through an IBM reseller How to use the 30 day support for the preinstalled operating system How to get service How to get overnight shipment of customer replaceable parts Please have the following information ready when you call Serial number of your com...

Page 147: ...st computers can be repaired the day that they arrive at the IBM repair location Support personnel first try to solve your problem over the phone If they are unsuccessful you can arrange for EasyServ service by calling the PC Support Line If possible you should use the original ThinkPad shipping materials that your computer came in for re sending it to IBM If the box is not available the courier w...

Page 148: ...mated Fax System call In the U S 1 800 426 3395 In Canada 1 800 465 3299 Electronic support services If you have a modem you can get help from several popular services Bulletin boards and online information services provide assistance through question and answer message areas live chat rooms search databases and more Technical information is available on a wide range of topics such as Hardware set...

Page 149: ...ized IBM Web site tailored to their machine type computing environment and such individual interests as business applications or games Once you set up a profile with IBM you are thereafter greeted by name and presented targeted information selected specifically to meet your particular needs For example if you are a corporate ThinkPad user you might receive information on Microsoft Windows NT and r...

Page 150: ... Line The Enhanced PC Support Line is available for desktop and mobile IBM computers that are not connected to a network Technical support is provided for IBM computers and IBM or non IBM options operating systems and application programs on the supported products list This service includes technical support for the following Installing and configuring your out of warranty IBM computer Installing ...

Page 151: ...for simple and complex networks made up of IBM workstations and servers using major network operating systems This line also supports the many popular non IBM adapters and network interface cards This service includes technical support for the following Installing and configuring client workstations and servers Identifying system problems and correcting problems on the client or the server Using I...

Page 152: ...eller or IBM marketing representative For more information on how to purchase the Support Line Services In the U S call 1 800 772 2227 In Canada call 1 800 465 7999 In other regions contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative Warranty and repair services You can extend your period of ThinkPad EasyServ warranty service For information on warranty extensions In the U S call 1 888 426 4...

Page 153: ...h there is or will be a corrective program Getting update diskettes You can obtain update diskettes from IBM Software Solutions Center 1 800 992 4777 for the U S and Canada An IBM authorized reseller or an IBM marketing representative Ordering publications Additional publications are available for purchase from IBM For a list of publications available in your country In the U S Canada and Puerto R...

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Page 155: ... not apply to you This online book 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 online book IBM may make improvements or changes in the products or the programs described in this online book at any time Requests for technical information about IBM products should be mad...

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Page 157: ...t Corporation in the United States and or other countries ActionMedia LANDesk MMX Pentium and ProShare are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and or other countries For a complete list of Intel trademarks see the http www intel com tradmarx htm Other company product or service names may be the trademarks or service marks of others IBM PS 2 RediSafe ThinkPad TrackPoint Copyright I...

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Page 159: ...rocode that contains such basic hardware operations as interactions with diskette drives hard disk drives and the keyboard bitmap graphics 1 A form of graphics in which all points on the display are directly addressable 2 In multimedia applications a form of graphics in an area of computer memory or storage that can be displayed as an image boot To prepare a computer system for operation by loadin...

Page 160: ... expand the capabilities of the computer by providing additional PC Card slots and connectors double click To press and release a mouse button twice within a time frame defined by the user without moving the pointer off the choice DRAM Dynamic random access memory DSP Digital signal processor ECP Extended Capability Port EDO DRAM Enhanced data output dynamic random access memory EGA Enhanced graph...

Page 161: ...es KB or megabytes MB of information MHz Megahertz microcode One or more microinstructions used in a product as an alternative to hard wired circuitry to implement functions of a processor or other system component MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface modem A device that connects your computer to a telephone line allowing it to communicate with another computer at another location parallel co...

Page 162: ... used to attach such devices as display devices letter quality printers modems plotters and such pointing devices as light pens and mice it transmits data 1 bit at a time SRAM Static random access memory suspend To stop all operations of the computer to reduce power drain and restrict access to the files SVGA Super VGA TFT Thin film transistor TrackPoint The built in pointing device of the ThinkPa...

Page 163: ...Wizard for Windows NT 58 59 60 63 enhanced power management 62 help 63 hot swapping the PC Card 61 PC Card activator 61 CardWizard for Windows NT continued PC Card properties 60 self check 59 stopping the PC Card 63 CardWorks for Windows 95 52 carrying the computer 133 cleaning the computer 133 CompuServe 143 customer support and service 139 D default IRQ assignments 71 Desktop Management Interfac...

Page 164: ...lling continued Windows NT 95 OS 2 service 147 P password 22 PC Card 16 bit PC Card 47 CardBus Card 48 modem card 47 network card 47 power management 50 restrictions and hints 48 SCSI card 47 storage card 46 support software 49 suspend mode using with 40 type 46 Zoomed Video Card 48 PC Card support software 49 CardWizard for Windows NT 58 CardWorks for Windows 95 52 PC Support Line 144 Plug and Pl...

Page 165: ...4 publications ordering 147 R RediSafe 33 region code setting 19 reinstalling software 81 remote program load RPL 102 resource conflict 65 restrictions and hints for PC Card 48 ruggedized mobile computer 135 S S registers 127 screen setting 76 security features mechanical lock 22 password 22 serial connector setting 77 Server Support Line 145 setting time and date 1 Setting up system management fe...

Page 166: ...W Wake on LAN 103 waking up from suspend mode 103 warranty and repair services 146 Wfm 101 Windows 95 installing 90 Windows 98 installing 86 Windows NT installing 96 160 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book ...

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