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Page 2: ...r the program s described in this publication at any time It is possible that this publication may contain reference to or information about IBM products machines and programs programming or services...

Page 3: ...of the leading notebook size computers available today With its fast response long battery hours built in CD ROM brilliant display and high technology features we guarantee that it will serve your mul...

Page 4: ...s Fn Key Function Power Management Enhanced Video MPEG Features PCMCIA Support Long Life Battery Pack Easy Setup Mwave DSP Audio Telephony and Data Fax Modem Features Thinkpad Features Thinkpad Featur...

Page 5: ...off 6 Security Features Page 133 The computer provides security passwords for the computer and hard disk drive Lock security also is provided for internal devices The Personalization Utilities can he...

Page 6: ...e provides procedures for installing operating systems and device drivers in your computer Chapter 8 Solving Computer Problems describes what to do when you have a computer problem Appendix A Avoiding...

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Page 8: ...rrent from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous Toavoid shock hazard connect and disconnect cables as shown belowwhen installing moving or opening the covers of this product or attach...

Page 9: ...an only be replaced by your dealer or an IBM service representative Do not disassemble incinerate or short circuit it The battery can cause burns or release toxic chemicals Do not put it in trash that...

Page 10: ...conform to the requirements of EN60825 CAUTION Do not open the drive no user adjustments or serviceable parts are inside Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those...

Page 11: ...dapter 23 Battery Pack 24 Car Battery Adapter 25 Operating with the TrackPoint III 26 Changing the Cap 28 Operating the Numeric Keypad 29 Using the Display 30 Using a DOS Application with Your Compute...

Page 12: ...o Overlay 90 Considerations When Using the Video In Feature and Video Capture 91 Capturing Video Files or Still Images 92 Capturing Compressing and Building a Video File 92 Capturing a Still Image 96...

Page 13: ...the DIMM 166 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 173 Installing a Secondary Battery Pack in the UltraBay 176 Installing a Secondary Hard Disk Drive in the UltraBay 180 Installing an Option in the UltraBay...

Page 14: ...0 Installing Software for Windows 232 Installing Microsoft Windows Version 3 11 or Later 233 Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows 237 Installing the PCMCIA Features for Windows 238 Ins...

Page 15: ...Conflicts 283 List of System Resources 283 Avoiding System Resource Conflicts When Using PC Cards 286 Doing a Network Remote Program Load 286 Starting the Computer from an ATA PC Card 287 Appendix B A...

Page 16: ...Audio Information 307 Sound 307 Mwave MIDI Overview 308 Telephony Information 311 Appendix D Using PS2 Commands 313 Appendix E MPEG Specifications and Commands 321 MPEG Clip Specification 321 MCI Com...

Page 17: ...e office or at home as a desktop computer by attaching an external keyboard display or other external devices And of course your computer can be easily carried wherever you need a computer on the go T...

Page 18: ...ns If you have any options such as memory cards install the options See page 161 1 2 3 Config Restart Date Time Password Start Up Test Easy Setup 3 ThinkPad Features Customize Your Computer You can us...

Page 19: ...e If your computer did not come with the utility and device driver diskettes and you have already made a backup copy of all necessary software using the Diskette Factory you can delete any preinstalle...

Page 20: ...Items Start checking the shipped items by using the Product Map 1 Remove the Product Map from the box and spread it on a desk or flat surface 2 Remove the items from the box one by one and match them...

Page 21: ...eed for your computer 4 The Battery Pack supplies power to the computer for mobile operation 5 The ThinkPad Media Library is a sample CD ROM that includes audio and video clips Available in some count...

Page 22: ...s or systems is transferred using infrared IR technology without connecting cables 5 The External Diskette Drive Connector connects the cable from an external diskette drive available as an option 6 T...

Page 23: ...ack that connects a stereo microphone or external audio device A dynamic microphone or condenser microphone operated by an external power source or an equivalent audio device can be used The built in...

Page 24: ...Getting Started 2 2 Right Side View 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 1 Right Side View 1 8 IBM ThinkPad 760CD User s Guide Title C78TFMST CreationDate 07 11 95 14 33 57...

Page 25: ...nd push the keyboard down so it lies flat on the computer Do 1 and 2 Warning Always push the keyboard down flat on the computer whenever you open the keyboard 3 Push the same latches used in step 1 on...

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Page 27: ...Keep the battery pack away from children When disposing of the battery comply with local regulations or your company s safety standards 5 Install the battery pack with the blue strap side up into the...

Page 28: ...Getting Started 7 8 9 2 2 3 3 1 1 12 IBM ThinkPad 760CD User s Guide Title C78TFMST CreationDate 07 11 95 14 33 57...

Page 29: ...e Chapter 8 Solving Computer Problems on page 249 Congratulations You have successfully completed the basic setup of your computer You can raise the keyboard to an angle for easy typing by sliding the...

Page 30: ...erase preinstalled software or intentionally modify the hard disk drive You can use the backup copy to restore your computer to the way it was at the time of purchase In some countries you can create...

Page 31: ...AC Adapter 23 Battery Pack 24 Car Battery Adapter 25 Operating with the TrackPoint III 26 Changing the Cap 28 Operating the Numeric Keypad 29 Using the Display 30 Using a DOS Application with Your Com...

Page 32: ...e Hardware Features In this section you can review the hardware features of your computer Top View 2 Front View 12 15 14 13 8 9 4 1 4 5 6 7 2 3 10 10 12 16 17 18 19 11 16 IBM ThinkPad 760CD User s Gui...

Page 33: ...e page 165 9 The security keyhole is used with a Kensington lock or a compatible lock to protect your computer See page 155 1 The release latches release the LCD or keyboard Sliding them toward the fr...

Page 34: ...Identifying the Hardware Features Rear View Inside View 2 1 6 4 5 3 Bottom View 1 2 3 18 IBM ThinkPad 760CD User s Guide Title C78TFMST CreationDate 07 11 95 14 33 57...

Page 35: ...mm diameter jack is where you connect a stereo headphone or external speakers See page 71 14 The microphone line in jack a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm diameter jack is where a stereo microphone or external audio...

Page 36: ...battery pack is being charged Blinking orange The battery pack needs charging When the lamp starts blinking orange the computer beeps three times 2 Suspend mode Green Indicates that the computer is in...

Page 37: ...n the UltraBay For details see below 4 Main battery status Indicates the following status of the battery pack in the battery pack bay The amount of remaining power in five levels Charging status charg...

Page 38: ...e is enabled and disabled by pressing the Caps Lock key 9 Scroll lock Alternately turns on and off each time the ScrLk key is pressed While this indicator is on the Arrow keys are used as screen scrol...

Page 39: ...240 V ac 50 60 Hz DANGER Do not attempt to open the AC Adapter case The AC Adapter is permanently sealed and cannot be repaired Warning Always use an AC Adapter certified by IBM in the country where...

Page 40: ...be recharged with the AC Adapter or the battery charger available as an option To charge the battery pack Page 108 Battery packs are shipped from the factory in an almost discharged state so you must...

Page 41: ...battery It supplies the necessary power to save data when a battery pack is replaced during suspend mode The standby battery can be replaced only by your IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing repre...

Page 42: ...ir typing position The TrackPoint III consists of a stick 1 on the keyboard and a pair of click buttons 2 below the keyboard The motion of the cursor on the screen is controlled by the amount of press...

Page 43: ...software as with any other pointing device Note The mouse cursor may drift in some computer conditions This is not a defect Do not use the TrackPoint III until the pointer stops moving Note When you a...

Page 44: ...Changing the Cap The cap 1 on the end of the TrackPoint III is removable You can replace it with one of the spares shipped with your computer 28 IBM ThinkPad 760CD User s Guide Title C78TFMST Creatio...

Page 45: ...d to the computer To enable the numeric keypad press and hold Shift and then press NumLk 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 NumLk When the keypad is enabled press and hold Shift to temporarily us...

Page 46: ...y computer output on an external display you need to set the appropriate display mode You can select one of the following display modes LCD only The computer output is displayed only on the LCD CRT on...

Page 47: ...een expansion is not available Warning When you select Both do not attach an external display that supports only VGA mode 640 by 480 resolution Otherwise the external display screen will be scrambled...

Page 48: ...Enter The menu for the online book appears Choose any subject from the menu Hints and Tips You can leave a bookmark or write notes as you read through the online book To close the book with a bookmar...

Page 49: ...f the diskette drive Insert a diskette straight into the diskette drive Inserting it at an angle can damage the front of the diskette drive Do not place more than one diskette label on a diskette Two...

Page 50: ...connected to the computer 5 Make sure all computer doors and covers are closed For Your Information 1 You should occasionally back up data from the hard disk to diskettes or tapes 2 To use the AC Ada...

Page 51: ...dows 55 Details about the Displayed Information 56 Setting the Power for a PC Card 59 Starting the PC Card Director Launcher 60 Displaying a List of Registered PC Cards 62 Setting the Memory Area for...

Page 52: ...Overlay 90 Considerations When Using the Video In Feature and Video Capture 91 Capturing Video Files or Still Images 92 Capturing Compressing and Building a Video File 92 Capturing a Still Image 96 U...

Page 53: ...erating system is set in the drive startup sequence See Using the Selectable Drive Startup Sequence on page 49 for more information 12 31 23 59 59 Month Day Hour Month Second Year 1995 1995 This scree...

Page 54: ...eaker indicator setting Low battery alarm Display Resolution and color depth settings External monitor settings Fuel Gauge program Page 116 Fuel Gauge program Remaining power percentage Current power...

Page 55: ...inkPad Features program has two views the Tool Bar view and the ThinkPad view Tool Bar View ThinkPad Features In the Tool Bar view you can Change the system configuration by one touch of the one touch...

Page 56: ...ee the following screen any buttons on the screen that appear in gray are options that cannot be set ThinkPad Features Default Cancel 1 4 5 6 7 2 3 1 One touch setup buttons Click on one of the button...

Page 57: ...terior view to display the choices and options from that computer view 6 Status bar When you place the cursor on a device button the status of the device name and its status appear on this status bar...

Page 58: ...p Command Syntax PS2 Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3 Following are available Parameter1 For the complete command syntax type PS2 Parameter 1 Power Management related Notes 1 You can use the PS2 comma...

Page 59: ...ronment that is suitable for traveling and can result in longer battery operation time Echo Off Rem SAMPLE Set the parameters to provide maximum power utilization Rem PS2 PMode Auto Nul PS2 LCd 3 Nul...

Page 60: ...o start Easy Setup 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove any diskette from the diskette drive Note You can change the screen color of the Easy Setup menu with the key combinations of Ctrl PgUp or Ctrl PgDn...

Page 61: ...e previous menu or cancels the changes Config Config contains the following Memory SystemBoard Initialize Exit Memory Memory shows the amount of installed memory and available memory System Board Syst...

Page 62: ...ing more quickly After verifying the selection click on OK or press Enter To cancel the setting click on Cancel or press Esc Password Password is used to set Power on password Hard disk password HDD 1...

Page 63: ...Dock I or Dock II has a diskette drive the diskette drive in Dock I or Dock II will be the first drive Test Select Test to test the computer hardware Exit Restart Start SystemBoard Memory Display HDD...

Page 64: ...asy Setup Restart Click on Restart to restart the computer after you have made your selections Then press Enter or click on OK 48 IBM ThinkPad 760CD User s Guide Title C78TFMST CreationDate 07 11 95 1...

Page 65: ...the hard disk or a PC Card without checking the diskette drive or to do a remote program load RPL Changing the Startup Sequence To change the startup sequence To start Easy Setup Page 44 1 Start Easy...

Page 66: ...ct the Start up icon 2 Move the cursor to the Network icon then press the Spacebar The window to select the token ring RPL speed appears 3 Move the cursor to the 4 icon or the 16 icon then press the S...

Page 67: ...a function key in the top row Fn returns to its normal state Key Combination Feature Meaning Fn F1 Reserved Fn F2 Fuel Gauge display on or off The Fuel Gauge program must be activated before you can u...

Page 68: ...management power saving mode changes as follows High Auto Customize AC mode is used when the AC Adapter is attached The Fuel Gauge program displays the current power option See page 116 Fn F12 Hiberna...

Page 69: ...required for all PC Cards PC Card Director automatically identifies the type of PC Card that has been inserted in a slot and sets it up so that you can use the card immediately It also provides you w...

Page 70: ...PC Card and starting the program automatically when the card is inserted Note The PCMCIA CRD file does not always list the latest PC Cards If your PC Card is not listed try using it with PC Card Dire...

Page 71: ...ctor icon in the PC Card Director window according to your operating system For OS 2 PC CARD Director Mount Utility Auto Configurator Utility Supported PC Cards PC CARD Director Icon View For Windows...

Page 72: ...rector window contains the following features PC Card Director 1 2 3 Actions Help No Card Status Launcher F Hard Disk Ready Cardfile COM2 Modem Ready Terminal 1 The Card button You can register a name...

Page 73: ...ns Help COM2 Modem Ready Terminal Ready Cardfile You can also select the same features by pressing the buttons on the tools bar To view a description of each button on the tools bar press the right mo...

Page 74: ...cher Page 60 Note This option is only for Windows Start Launcher Runs the PC Card Director Launcher To view card list Page 62 View Card List Displays a list of the PC Cards registered in PC Card Direc...

Page 75: ...tery power Select Control Power from the Actions pull down menu or click on the left most icon in the tools bar The Control Power window appears Note No 1 is the upper PC Card slot and No 2 is the low...

Page 76: ...er to the manuals supplied with the operating system 1 Start PC Card Director Launcher Select Start Launcher from the Actions pull down menu click on the tools button or click on the PC Card Director...

Page 77: ...n window then click on Select Group Write Paintbrush Paint Shop Pro Terminal Object Packager Accessories Applications Select Cancel Help 6 Click on the Add button The application is added to the Launc...

Page 78: ...tor window or click on the tools button Setting Remove Exit Help Setting Displays the following information about a PC Card Name of the PC Card Product information Icon of the PC Card type Application...

Page 79: ...Services To set the memory area used for the PC Card and Card Services do the following 1 Select Set Memory Area from the Actions pull down menu of the PC Card Director window or click on the tools b...

Page 80: ...information in detail click on the minimized PC Card Director icon with the right mouse button then select Change View To set the options for the displayed information when PC Card Director is displa...

Page 81: ...al drive with the arrow keys or or with the mouse then mount or dismount it by clicking on the MOUNT or DISMOUNT button or by selecting the choices from the pull down menu MOUNT Assigns a drive letter...

Page 82: ...gurator Utility is a utility that edits these script files transforms them into binary data and records them in Auto Configurator Then Auto Configurator enables each PC Card based on the data in the c...

Page 83: ...Card Services Release 2 1 Revision 2 1 Slot Information No Status Card Type Card Information 1 Ready Memory F IBM 1MB SRAM 933152 933151 Enter F1 Help F3 End F9 Resources F1 Client Note Some PC Cards...

Page 84: ...cond ThinkPad mode IrDA High Speed extension 1 15 Mbps This mode is used when communicating with another 755 or 760 series IBM ThinkPad computer with an infrared port or other systems supporting Think...

Page 85: ...is recommended that you use the rear infrared port for communicating between ThinkPad computers When communicating between a front infrared port and an infrared port on another computer the infrared p...

Page 86: ...al serial port and serial cable to exchange data your computer infrared ports are used as a replacement for the serial port and cable In this case ThinkPad mode cannot be used The communicating distan...

Page 87: ...orts a full complement of audio and telephony functions including the following Audio Supports wave audio recording and playback of up to 16 bits stereo and 44 kHz sampling Provides a high quality MID...

Page 88: ...ces Modem FaxPort Data Access Arrangement Headphone Jack Microphone Line in Jack Modem FaxPort Headphone Jack Microphone Line in Jack Headset Note Headset is available as an option in some countries W...

Page 89: ...each operating system For OS 2 Wave audio recording and playback MIDI synthesizer Sound Blaster support in the DOS session Data modem Class II Fax MPEG Audio For DOS Sound Blaster support Data modem...

Page 90: ...efer to the following When you play the wave audio files select the DIGITAL AUDIO icon in the Multimedia folder When you play the MIDI sequencer files select the MIDI icon in the Multimedia folder Not...

Page 91: ...reated on the boot diskette You might need to modify these files by referring to the manuals that came with your games Default Values for DOS Games Audio Most games automatically determine the I O add...

Page 92: ...ection Modem View Connectors ReadMe MwaveHelp Note To use the Mwave audio features in WIN OS 2 install the Mwave DSP support software for Windows in the full screen WIN OS 2 session Audio Control When...

Page 93: ...ing the MIDI Sequencer Files To play the MIDI sequencer files in Windows use the Windows Media Player 1 Start Windows then open the Accessories group 2 Double click on the Media Player icon 3 When the...

Page 94: ...Use of phone lines other than PSTN can damage your modem If you are not sure which kind of phone line you are using contact your telephone company Connecting the Telephone Cable To use the telephony...

Page 95: ...tel Request a room with a data or normal telephone line Your RJ11 jack must be wired for an analog line If you are not sure what type of line you are connecting check with the telephone company D O S...

Page 96: ...A ITU T V 32bis protocols with data from 50 to 2400 bps ITU T V 32bis protocols with data rates of 4800 9600 uncoded and 9600 bps Trellis coded optional ITU T V 32bis protocols with data rates of 4800...

Page 97: ...el to other countries and use the Mwave telephony function you need to select the country name from the list of countries in this window Mwave Fax Modem The Mwave telephony features offer you the foll...

Page 98: ...Playing back greetings and messages to a remote telephone Recording messages from a remote telephone Providing a full duplex speaker phone capability using the microphone and speaker Supporting both...

Page 99: ...es you can take advantage of the following Smooth Playback Play back motion video with a smooth picture MPEG Playback The MPEG Playback viewer can play back many available CD I movies video CDs and Ka...

Page 100: ...res When using the Enhanced Video MPEG features keep the following in mind You cannot enable or disable the Enhanced Video MPEG features or change from video in to video out while the playback or capt...

Page 101: ...ible when it is moved on the playing window When using smooth playback on TV portions of other windows moved on top of the playing window might not be visible Not all applications support smooth playb...

Page 102: ...igital Video 3 Click on Option 4 Click on Change device 5 Choose IBM MPEG2 to play MPEG files or choose CD i videoCD to play a CD I movie video CD or Karaoke CD Note MPEG playback on TV is supported o...

Page 103: ...ideo CD or CD I movie from the CD ROM drive of your computer click on the Play icon Otherwise select the MPEG file you want to play then click on the Play icon Important MPEG playback on TV is support...

Page 104: ...e using video equipment with S video input connect the S video port of the video in out cable to the S video in connector of your video equipment A for better picture quality If you are not using vide...

Page 105: ...n click on NTSC or PAL according to the color standard for your equipment Click on the Help button in the Enhanced Video Setting menu to check the color standard for your country Choose Fit to screen...

Page 106: ...f the computer 2 Connect the video in out cable 2 to the video in port 1 of the computer then connect your video equipment Cables except for the video in out cables 2 are not supplied with the compute...

Page 107: ...4 Select the IRQ of your choice the default IRQ is 9 5 Exit Windows and reboot the computer to make the IRQ setting take effect 6 Start the video capturing application program Considerations When Usi...

Page 108: ...ed They do not explain in detail why you would choose certain options or what you would choose to create video files and still images with different characteristics For detailed explanations of the op...

Page 109: ...ce to set aside for your capture file then click on OK For more information on calculating the space you need see page 95 5 Choose Audio Format from the Options menu 6 Choose these sound options 8 bit...

Page 110: ...e menu to close DVP Capture and return to DVP DVP automatically imports the video file you just captured and displays it in the Media Window 14 Drag your video clip from the Media Window onto the tick...

Page 111: ...mula Frame size pels per frame Color depth bytes per pel Frame rate Number of seconds Video in bytes Sampling size bytes per channel Number of channels channels per sample Sampling rate Number of seco...

Page 112: ...om the Options menu then choose 320 by 240 for Input Dimensions and RGB 24 bit for Input Format and click on OK For the best color display make sure that you install and choose the 65536 16 bit video...

Page 113: ...rld produces a PAL signal 4 When the image you want to capture appears in the Preview window choose Single Frame from the Capture menu or click on the Single Frame button the fourth button from the ri...

Page 114: ...ows W I N To use the overlay function with Windows Media Player do the following 1 Open Media Player in Windows 2 Click on Device Driver 3 Choose IBM Video Overlay 4 Click on the Play icon 98 IBM Thin...

Page 115: ...nlocked The CD ROM and diskette drive are very delicate devices that need careful handling Do not press on drop or apply any shock to the drives when they are removed from the computer Note If you are...

Page 116: ...h at the bottom of the drive bezel slot 2 b Push the upper portion of the bezel into the slot until it snaps into place c Slide the lever 3 on the bezel to the left as shown The following figure shows...

Page 117: ...iddle part of the drive 5 Install the diskette drive Press area 1 until the drive snaps into the connector 2 1 6 Close the keyboard then reconnect all cables You have completed the installation of the...

Page 118: ...following CDs are supported by the computer Music CDs Photo CDs CD ROM or CD ROM XA Video CDs CD I movies and so on To use the CD ROM 1 Turn on the computer 2 Push the CD ROM eject button 1 on the fro...

Page 119: ...rive installed the default A drive is set to the UltraBay You can set the A drive to the internal diskette drive or to an external device such as an external diskette drive of a port replicator or exp...

Page 120: ...s than 2 seconds Push and hold for more than 2 seconds Push and hold for more than 2 seconds Stop Play Skip Playing a CD ROM from an Application Function Operation by the CD ROM drive eject button To...

Page 121: ...after starting the CD for better performance Handling Compact Discs Compact discs are high density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to ensure that they remain readable Keep in mind...

Page 122: ...lied with the computer to connect a joystick When connecting MIDI equipment you have to purchase a MIDI connector to connect musical instruments with MIDI ports Turn off the computer then connect the...

Page 123: ...ing Battery Indicator 114 Using the Fuel Gauge Program 116 Discharging the Battery Pack for OS 2 and Windows 119 Preserving Battery Pack Life 120 Maximizing Battery Powered Operation 120 Using Advance...

Page 124: ...the UltraBay Charging with the AC Adapter Note When carrying your computer without the AC Adapter carry with you a fully charged battery pack for maximum operating hours You can also have an optional...

Page 125: ...lowing Indicator Meaning The battery pack is being charged The charge indicator turns off when the battery is fully charged Charging with the Quick Charger The Quick Charger is available to charge the...

Page 126: ...If you are using PC Cards either connect the AC Adapter or stop the PC Card application and remove the PC Card before doing the following 1 Open the LCD so it lies flat then slide the keyboard raiser...

Page 127: ...toward the front of the computer then quickly remove the battery pack and replace it with a fully charged spare 1 2 Warning Do not press on the middle part of the CD ROM drive 5 Reinstall the CD ROM d...

Page 128: ...status of the battery pack only when the battery is installed Battery Status Indicator Observe the main battery status indicator and compare it with the status list below to determine the battery con...

Page 129: ...ttery pack starts automatically Percentage of charging completed Up to 100 Only appears when the AC Adapter is connected The battery pack is being charged See page 109 for more information Percentage...

Page 130: ...computer will enter suspend mode Remaining Battery Indicator The remaining battery indicator shows the remaining battery status in digits This includes the overall power remaining for the battery pac...

Page 131: ...out Option Indicator Meaning The remaining power is displayed in percentage When the charge symbol appears next to a battery status indicator it shows what percentage is complete In this example batte...

Page 132: ...es window the Fuel Gauge program appears When you minimize the program to an icon every time you press the Fn F2 key combination the Fuel Gauge icon appears or disappears alternately from the screen R...

Page 133: ...urce AC Adapter or battery and power mode alternately appear Power source AC AC Adapter BT Battery Power mode HI High Performance AU Automatic CU Customized AC Adapter connected Battery operation Fuel...

Page 134: ...or the main battery pack displayed with a 1 in front secondary battery pack displayed with a 2 in front and the average of the two battery packs alternately appear For example 1 35 2 49 42 AC Adapter...

Page 135: ...attery pack starts automatically The discharge in progress appears above the gauge symbol and the charge button appears in place of the Discharge button On the system indicator panel the indicator sho...

Page 136: ...ttery pack until all of its power is used Once you have started charging the battery pack do not use it until it is fully charged Discharge the battery pack occasionally by using the Fuel Gauge progra...

Page 137: ...cally installed when the installation program detects that the power management function is installed on your computer D O S If you are using DOS APM is automatically installed when the installation p...

Page 138: ...PM appears for the item Computer APM is already installed Press F3 to exit the setup 3 Using the Arrow keys position the highlighted cursor over MS DOS System and press Enter 4 Position the highlighte...

Page 139: ...0 Power saving modes The power saving modes stop all tasks when the computer is not used for a specified time When resuming normal operation from one of the modes use the resume function to return to...

Page 140: ...wer Switch Hibernation Mode Close LCD Open Keyboard Fn F4 Timer LowBattery Fn F12 LowBattery Timer Anykey Operation Mode StandbyMode Suspend Mode Quick Suspend RediSafe Suspend Fn F4 Timer LowBattery...

Page 141: ...tatus when using suspend mode Suspend mode In suspend mode all tasks are stopped and stored in memory to save power When the computer resumes normal operation the tasks are automatically restored Redi...

Page 142: ...hinkPad view 2 Click on the battery icon then click on the suspend hibernation resume options icon 3 If a hibernation file has not been created click on Enable hibernation and create the file on the h...

Page 143: ...al device stop running when the computer enters suspend mode When you resume normal operation the output might differ from what you expect because the device might be reset or lose its configuration s...

Page 144: ...ing the system or application program For other kinds of PC Cards if the PC Card or computer does not operate restart the application or computer Note You must set the Ring Indicator option in the Thi...

Page 145: ...r one short beep A graphical message appears and the suspend mode indicator lamp blinks then a short beep sounds again to inform you that the computer has entered hibernation mode Creating the Hiberna...

Page 146: ...tions icon 4 Click on the Enable Hibernation button in the menu 5 Make sure the hard disk drive in the computer is selected then press the OK button to create the hibernation file The computer can now...

Page 147: ...before restarting the system or application program When the computer is powered with battery power the computer turns power off to the PC Card when entering hibernation mode When resuming normal oper...

Page 148: ...by the battery power management function Maximum Medium Slow Minimum Processor Hard Disk Off Saving Power Amount of Required Power Legend Require Power in No Power Saving Mode LCD Off Brightness at M...

Page 149: ...d 141 Changing a Hard Disk Password 142 Removing a Hard Disk Password 143 Supervisor Password 144 Setting a Supervisor Password 145 Entering a Supervisor Password 146 Changing a Supervisor Password 14...

Page 150: ...word prompt screen For details see page 151 Power On Password The power on password helps protect your computer from being used by unauthorized persons If a power on password is set the password promp...

Page 151: ...orget Your Power On Password If you forget your power on password you cannot reset it You have to take the computer to an IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the password c...

Page 152: ...r on the screen do the following 1 Type your power on password Each time you press a key the symbol appears When typing your password release each key quickly If you hold a key down too long the same...

Page 153: ...Spacebar 3 Type the new password then press the Spacebar Use no more than 7 characters 4 Type the new password again to verify it then press Enter All the steps can be summarized as follows Current s...

Page 154: ...ion is resumed To remove a power on password 1 Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds then turn it on 2 When the password prompt appears type your current password then press the Spacebar 3...

Page 155: ...u to enter the secondary hard disk password When a hard disk password is set a preset timer or an incoming call do not activate the resume function Note If the return to normal operation is caused by...

Page 156: ...press Enter You can use any combination of up to 7 characters Use a combination of any letters or numbers A to Z 0 to 9 in uppercase A or lowercase a Uppercase and lowercase letters for example A and...

Page 157: ...hard disk password Each time you press a key the symbol appears When typing your password release each key quickly If you hold a key down too long the same letter can be entered repeatedly 2 Press Ent...

Page 158: ...need a power on password set it in Easy Setup When the hard disk password and the power on password are different or the power on password has not been set 1 Turn off the computer and wait at least 5...

Page 159: ...on password 1 Remove the password by following the steps in Removing a Power On Password on page 138 This operation removes both the hard disk password and the power on password 2 If you need a power...

Page 160: ...power on password The supervisor password has priority over the power on password If a supervisor password is set you are prompted with a power on icon to enter the supervisor password when entering t...

Page 161: ...password again to verify it then press Enter Do Not Forget Your Supervisor Password Note the password and keep it in a safe place If you forget your supervisor password there is no way to reset your p...

Page 162: ...three tries you must turn the computer off wait at least 5 seconds and turn it on to try again Changing a Supervisor Password To change your supervisor password 1 Turn off the computer and wait at le...

Page 163: ...marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purchase is required and an additional charge might be required for the service If you forget your supervisor password there is no...

Page 164: ...d then press Enter 4 Select the Password icon from the Easy Setup menu 5 Select the Supervisor icon then type your current password and press the Spacebar 6 Press Enter at the blank box 7 Press Enter...

Page 165: ...isk drive on your computer To set a supervisor password Page 145 1 Set a supervisor password on your computer To install the hard disk drive Page 173 2 Install the hard disk drive in which you want to...

Page 166: ...drive with the old supervisor password set 3 Turn on the computer The hard disk password prompt appears 4 Do one of the following If you removed the supervisor password in step 1 type the old supervi...

Page 167: ...text information you create and a personalization update utility to store your personal data in the nonvolatile memory of your system Note For details about bitmap graphics see page 341 A personalize...

Page 168: ...Pad Features program by double clicking the ThinkPad icon on the screen 5 Click on the Personalization Editor XX XXXXX X XX XXX icon The personalization editor window appears Personalization Editor Th...

Page 169: ...ons and then Image Attributes Specify a Width of 160 a Height of 100 and set the Units to pels 11 Select File and Save As to save and name your drawing as a 16 color bitmap file on the backup copy of...

Page 170: ...mpt screen It will appear each time the computer is turned on Deleting a Personalized Screen To delete a personalized screen from the password prompt screen 1 Close all applications then turn off the...

Page 171: ...ct the internal devices under the keyboard and prevent the removal of your computer you can purchase a Kensington lock or a compatible lock To protect PC Cards you can use a PC Card lock Using the Sec...

Page 172: ...computer then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary object This also prevents the removal of Internal devices under the keyboard Memory modules DIMMs in the memory slot on the bottom of...

Page 173: ...drive is a very delicate device that needs careful handling If it falls onto a hard surface severe damage can occur 1 Open the keyboard and remove the hard disk drive then position the PC Card lock a...

Page 174: ...Card lock to the right 5 Insert the spacer 3 from the inner side of the computer as shown to stop the PC Card lock from sliding 3 3 To use the security keyhole Page 155 6 Replace the hard disk drive...

Page 175: ...onto a hard surface severe damage can occur 1 Open the keyboard and remove the hard disk drive 2 Remove the spacer from the computer 3 Slide the PC Card lock toward the front of the computer 4 Remove...

Page 176: ...Using Locks 160 IBM ThinkPad 760CD User s Guide Title C78TFMST CreationDate 07 11 95 14 33 57...

Page 177: ...g a Secondary Hard Disk Drive in the UltraBay 180 Installing an Option in the UltraBay 184 Installing the DAA Telephony Kit 187 Attaching an External Numeric Keypad or a Mouse 191 Using the Mouse and...

Page 178: ...device driver Page 203 Note When installing an operating system install the PCMCIA device driver that is on the PCMCIA Device Driver Diskette for DOS Windows before using PC Cards The computer has two...

Page 179: ...ing to your PC Card type Slot covers open to the inside when you insert the PC Card If you are using a Type I or Type II PC Card insert it into either the upper slot 1 or the lower slot 2 If you are u...

Page 180: ...e installation of the PC Card Refer to the following sections To use PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 53 To use PC Cards with power saving functions see Considerations for Suspend Mode on page 127...

Page 181: ...Card lock is removed To remove PC Card lock Page 158 Raise the PC Card eject button 1 for the PC Card you want to remove Then press the PC Card eject button and remove the PC Card 1 2 1 Chapter 6 Ins...

Page 182: ...it on the memory module adapter DIMM adapter in the memory slot on the bottom of the computer The DIMM adapter has two sockets for DIMM expansion The memory capacity can be expanded up to 40MB when y...

Page 183: ...then slide the memory slot cover 1 and remove it Warning To avoid damaging the DIMM do not touch its contact edge 5 Remove the DIMM adapter by lifting up the edge 1 from the computer and place it on a...

Page 184: ...e notch 1 on the side of the DIMM b With the notched end of the DIMM toward the right side of the socket 2 insert the DIMM at an angle of approximately 20 into the socket then press it firmly c Pivot...

Page 185: ...the socket at the same time and remove the DIMM Be sure to save the DIMM for future use 10 Attach the DIMM adapter to the computer a Turn over the DIMM adapter b Place it into the memory slot and the...

Page 186: ...ess on three points both sides and center of the shaded area 1 d Make sure the DIMM adapter is firmly connected 11 Align the matching marks on the memory slot cover and the bottom of the computer then...

Page 187: ...rt Easy Setup press and hold F1 then turn on the computer b Start Easy Setup and confirm the memory size count at the upper left corner of the screen as shown 4 576 KB OK If a 2 1 error code appears u...

Page 188: ...6 and reinstall the DIMM adapter 13 Slide the latch 1 to lock the memory slot cover 1 1 To prevent the installed DIMMs from being removed from the computer attach a lock to the security keyhole See pa...

Page 189: ...epresentative 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer Warning Make sure that any locking device is unlocked Warning The hard disk drive is a very delica...

Page 190: ...5 Remove the hard disk drive Be careful to hold the drive as it comes out of the bay Gently place it on a flat surface After removing the drive keep it in the carrying case that contained the replace...

Page 191: ...7 Replace the battery pack and then close the keyboard 8 Connect the AC Adapter to the computer then turn on the computer You have completed the replacement of the hard disk drive To install your ope...

Page 192: ...drive make sure the AC Adapter is disconnected from the computer The CD ROM drive is a very delicate device that needs careful handling Do not press on drop or apply any shock to the CD ROM drive whil...

Page 193: ...both holes and remove the spacer by lifting it up slightly 1 2 6 Place the spacer to cover the CD ROM drive connector a Make sure the projected end 1 fits into the opening 2 1 2 Chapter 6 Installing a...

Page 194: ...ch 1 on the lower portion of the bezel into the catch at the bottom of the drive bezel slot 2 b Push the upper portion of the bezel into the slot until it snaps into place c Slide the lever 3 on the b...

Page 195: ...stallation of the secondary battery pack To use the secondary battery pack see page 112 When Replacing the CD ROM Drive Before you replace the CD ROM drive in the UltraBay 1 Cover the battery connecto...

Page 196: ...elicate device that needs careful handling Do not press on drop or apply any shock to the hard disk drive 1 Attach the secondary hard disk drive to the hard disk holder a Insert the hard disk drive in...

Page 197: ...dling Do not press on drop or apply any shock to the CD ROM drive while it is removed from the computer 3 Turn off the computer then disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer 4 Open t...

Page 198: ...the inner side of the computer a Fit notch 1 on the lower portion of the bezel into the catch at the bottom of the drive bezel slot 2 b Push the upper portion of the bezel into the slot until it snap...

Page 199: ...he shaded area 1 as shown until the drive snaps into the connector then replace the drive handle 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 9 Replace the battery pack 10 Close the keyboard then reconnect all cables You have compl...

Page 200: ...ve make sure the AC Adapter is disconnected from the computer The CD ROM drive is a very delicate device that needs careful handling Do not press on drop or apply any shock to the CD ROM drive while i...

Page 201: ...ive 6 If the option you are installing has an option cover to be attached at the left side of the computer do the following a Push the option cover 1 from the inner side of the computer to remove the...

Page 202: ...came with the option to install your option in the UltraBay 9 Replace the battery pack 10 Close the keyboard and reconnect all cables 11 If the option in the UltraBay requires power turn power on in...

Page 203: ...used for telephony or modem fax functions without any changes However if a blank port cover and port cover are attached you need to install the DAA Telephony Kit option to use the Mwave telephony fun...

Page 204: ...eptacle that came with your option kit Firmly press it into the connector 5 On the left side of the computer install the port cover with the round opening that came with your option kit 6 Install the...

Page 205: ...DAA interface cable 1 to the connector plug with the round receptacle b Connect the other end of the DAA interface cable 2 to the round receptacle on the DAA c Connect the ferrite core end connector 3...

Page 206: ...rt install the necessary software by referring to the manual that came with the option kit Refer to Using the Telephony Function on page 78 for information about how to use the Mwave telephony feature...

Page 207: ...the right side of the computer You can use both the IBM PS 2 Mouse and TrackPoint III as the pointing device Note You can remove the keypad cover 1 and use it as a stand for the keypad If you want to...

Page 208: ...e ThinkPad Features program 2 Select Setup 3 Select Keyboard Pointing Device 4 Find the TrackPoint then click on Disable to disable the TrackPoint III These changes become effective when computer powe...

Page 209: ...s program so the computer does not enter suspend mode when the LCD is closed The external keyboard must be connected through the keyboard mouse connector It will not work if it is connected directly t...

Page 210: ...ning When you select Both do not attach an external display that supports only VGA mode 640 by 480 resolution Otherwise the external display screen will be scrambled and the output will not be display...

Page 211: ...Type PS2 SC BOTH to display information on both the LCD and external display Type PS2 SC CRT to display information on the external display Type PS2 SC LCD to display information on the LCD OS 2 WIN...

Page 212: ...Monitor Selection list or click on the new resolution and VSYNC refresh rate from the list 5 Click on OK 6 Select Device Driver 7 Click on the new resolution and colors then click on OK 8 Restart OS 2...

Page 213: ...Turn off the computer 2 Attach the external display to the external display connector and to the electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external display and the computer Changing the Screen Resolution or Co...

Page 214: ...ion on an attached SVGA display Color Resolution 256 colors 640 by 480 800 by 600 1024 by 768 65 536 colors 640 by 480 Note To use 16 777 216 colors set the display mode to CRT only 800 by 600 16 777...

Page 215: ...k II avoid any hardware conflicts To avoid hardware conflicts Page 283 Note Before you dock the IBM Dock I or Dock II to the computer see Dock I User s Guide or Dock II User s Guide The illustration s...

Page 216: ...Attaching an IBM Dock I or Dock II Expansion Unit 200 IBM ThinkPad 760CD User s Guide Title C78TFMST CreationDate 07 11 95 14 33 57...

Page 217: ...nstalling the ThinkPad Display Device Driver for OS 2 223 Installing Software for DOS 224 Installing IBM PC DOS Version 7 0 or Later 224 Installing the CD ROM Device Driver for DOS 224 Software Parame...

Page 218: ...e PC Card client device driver is not part of the preinstalled software Refer to the manual that came with the PC Card to install the device driver Before you begin installing software from diskettes...

Page 219: ...lThinkPad FeaturesforDOS InstallThinkPad Features Program InstallMicrosoft Windows InstallwithAdvanced PowerManagement InstallThinkPad displaydriver InstallThinkPad Features forWindows InstallInfrared...

Page 220: ...iver instead of the default device drivers that came with Windows When the Windows Setup program asks you to select either Express Setup or Custom Setup select C for Custom Setup Refer to the appropri...

Page 221: ...ice driver ThinkPad Features program PCMCIA device driver Mwave DSP support software Infrared device driver Enhanced Video device driver MPEG device driver ThinkPad display driver Installing IBM OS 2...

Page 222: ...in diskette 1 of that FixPak Be sure to pay attention to the following during installation Select VGA as the Primary Display in the System Configuration screen Do not select the PCMCIA Feature in the...

Page 223: ...isted IDE CD ROM for the CD ROM at the System Configuration screen After OS 2 has been successfully installed make sure you restart the computer If you are installing the CD ROM version of OS 2 Warp u...

Page 224: ...puter 7 When you are prompted to insert OS 2 Diskette 1 insert it into the external diskette drive and the OS 2 Warp CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 8 Follow the instructions on the screen until the inst...

Page 225: ...rd disk drive 3 Insert the OS 2 Warp CD ROM into the internal CD ROM drive Note To open the DOS command prompt Select OS 2 System Select Command Prompts then select DOS Full Screen 4 Open the DOS comm...

Page 226: ...S2IMAGE loaddskf disk1 dsk a f y c After the diskette has been created find the following line in the CONFIG SYS file on the diskette You can use the E editor supplied with DOS or any other editor set...

Page 227: ...the computer Note If you have the OS 2 Warp 3 0 FixPak WFP_ XR0W005 install it after you complete the installation of OS 2 Warp Follow the instructions in the README 1ST file in diskette 1 of that Fix...

Page 228: ...enu 7 At the OS 2 Setup and Configuration menu select Install 8 Follow the instructions on the screen Do not shut down the system when you are told to Follow these instructions instead 9 Insert the Th...

Page 229: ...Interface devices where options can be V Displays messages on the LCD during the installation Q Does not display messages on the LCD during the installation IFS drive path CDFS IFS options This is th...

Page 230: ...the Install button d Click on ThinkPad System Management Device Driver then click on OK 4 Open the OS 2 full screen command prompt 5 Go to the A prompt and type INSTALL2 then press Enter Note To open...

Page 231: ...ting system 2 Insert the PC Card Director for OS 2 diskette into the diskette drive 3 Open the OS 2 full screen command prompt 4 Type C A PCMINST2 on the command line then press Enter 5 Follow the ins...

Page 232: ...is contained on the hard disk drive See the READ ME file in the root directory of the hard disk to install the Mwave DSP support software If the Mwave DSP Features Diskettes were supplied with your co...

Page 233: ...e DSP support software for Windows in a full screen WIN OS 2 environment with the procedure on page 240 2 Check your WIN OS 2 Settings and modify them as follows referring to your OS 2 manuals WIN_RUN...

Page 234: ...ort for OS 2 install it by referring to your operating system documents 3 Go to the DOS command prompt 4 Insert the Infrared Features diskette into the diskette drive 5 Type A UINSTALL and press Enter...

Page 235: ...ect Settings Session and then WIN OS 2 Settings 3 Modify the following setting as shown COM_DIRECT_ACCESS ON A separate object that you have created for the infrared application do the following 1 Cli...

Page 236: ...off the computer and start OS 2 2 Open the Multimedia folder from the desktop 3 Click on the Multimedia Application Install icon 4 Insert the Enhanced Video Features Diskette for OS 2 into the disket...

Page 237: ...or Windows into the diskette drive 4 Type A EVSETUP2 then press Enter and follow the instructions on the screen 5 After the installation is complete remove the diskette and restart the system to activ...

Page 238: ...s CD I movies and video CDs To install the MPEG device driver 1 Turn on the computer and start OS 2 2 Open the Multimedia folder from the desktop 3 Click on the Multimedia Application Install icon 4 I...

Page 239: ...n Before you begin installing the display driver set the display device mode to LCD select the Display icon and then LCD in the ThinkPad Features program or at the command prompt type PS2 SC LCD and p...

Page 240: ...Installing IBM PC DOS Version 7 0 or Later Follow the instructions in the operating system documentation If you also are installing Microsoft Windows 3 11 or later go to Installing Microsoft Windows V...

Page 241: ...D ROM device driver DEVICE drive path IBMTPCD SYS R C S This is the CD ROM device driver IBMTPCD SYS Make sure this line is inserted after the EMM386 statement R Enables the resident type device drive...

Page 242: ...ies the drive letter for the CD ROM drive Be sure not to assign a drive letter already used by another drive otherwise the computer cannot access the CD ROM drive SMARTDRV cache for Photo CDs If you a...

Page 243: ...the diskette drive then type A UINSTALL at the DOS prompt and press Enter The following screen appears 3 Press Enter 4 Select Install DOS ThinkPad Features and Fuel Gauge Program from the Installatio...

Page 244: ...Card Director Utility PC Card client device drivers only when PC Card Director does not support the PC Card To install the PCMCIA device driver 1 Turn on the computer and start the operating system th...

Page 245: ...you update the CONFIG SYS file see page 293 7 After the installation is complete close all applications and remove the diskette from the diskette drive You have completed the installation of the PCMC...

Page 246: ...e for Windows The Mwave DSP support software is supplied in the Mwave DSP Features Diskettes or on the hard disk drive of your computer If the Mwave DSP Features Diskettes were not supplied with your...

Page 247: ...ducts Destination Path OK Cancel c MWD 4 If this directory is acceptable press Enter Otherwise type the directory name then press Enter 5 Follow the instructions on the screen 6 After the installation...

Page 248: ...Pad Features program for DOS Windows Version 3 11 or later ThinkPad display driver ThinkPad Features program PCMCIA device driver Mwave support software Infrared device driver Enhanced Video device dr...

Page 249: ...asks you to select either Express Setup or Custom Setup select C for Custom Setup Install the ThinkPad display driver instead of the default device drivers that came with Windows Do the following to...

Page 250: ...dware Compatibility List with an asterisk press F1 for Help Computer MS DOS System Display VGA Mouse Microsoft or IBM PS 2 d Using the Up Arrow highlight MS DOS System and press Enter e Using the Down...

Page 251: ...hange it to C DOS MOUSE COM Y d Save the file and restart the system Note You can change the display resolution type by using the ThinkPad Features program after completing the installation 4 Select y...

Page 252: ...isplay Cyber932 8 6 256 small font Mouse Microsoft or IBM PS 2 e Press Enter to continue the installation f Restart the system When you start Windows from the DOS prompt do not close the LCD while the...

Page 253: ...start Windows 2 Select File from the Program Manager window then select Run from the pull down menu Options Windows Help Program Manager New Open Move Copy Delete Properties Exit Windows A l t E n t...

Page 254: ...r Utility PC Card client device drivers only when PC Card Director does not support the PC Card To install the PCMCIA device driver 1 Turn on the computer and start the operating system 2 Select File...

Page 255: ...e then restart the computer You have completed the installation of the PCMCIA device driver for Windows If you want to continue to install all device drivers continue with Installing the Mwave DSP Sup...

Page 256: ...ined on the hard disk drive See the READ ME file in the root directory of the hard disk to install the Mwave DSP support software If the Mwave DSP Features Diskettes were supplied with your computer i...

Page 257: ...l the MIDI sample files as follows 8 Follow the same procedures from step 2 to step 7 on page 241 however this time use the Mwave DSP Features Diskette 1 for MIDI for Windows instead of the Mwave DSP...

Page 258: ...t Control Panel then select Driver 3 Select Add then select Unlisted or Updated Driver 4 Select OK 5 Type C MWW MIDIPORT MIDIPORT is the subdirectory name where you have installed the Mwave software 6...

Page 259: ...kette drive 3 Type A UINSTALL and press Enter The following screen appears 4 Press Enter then follow the instructions on the screen Select Install Windows ThinkPad Infrared Driver when you are asked Y...

Page 260: ...e l p P r o g r a m M a n a g e r N e w O p e n M o v e C o p y D e l e t e P r o p e r t i e s E x i t W i n d o w s A l t E n t e r E n t e r F 7 F 8 D e l F i l e R u n 3 Insert the Enhanced Video...

Page 261: ...ows b Select File from the Program Manager window then select Run from the pull down menu O p t i o n s W i n d o w s H e l p P r o g r a m M a n a g e r N e w O p e n M o v e C o p y D e l e t e P r...

Page 262: ...iver diskette into the diskette drive of the computer 6 Make sure the drive letter is A then click on OK 7 Follow the instructions on the screen You have completed the installation of the MPEG device...

Page 263: ...Manager window then select Run from the pull down menu Options Windows Help Program Manager New Open Move Copy Delete Properties Exit Windows A l t E n t e r Enter F7 F8 Del F i l e Run 3 Insert the...

Page 264: ...D in the ThinkPad Features program or at the command prompt type PS2 SC LCD and press Enter To install the ThinkPad device driver 1 Turn on the computer Note To exit Windows 1 Double click the Control...

Page 265: ...ective action to take Important Use this chapter to test only IBM products Non IBM products can cause misleading error information or incorrect computer responses When testing non IBM products refer t...

Page 266: ...278 Recording Identification Numbers 278 The IBM HelpClub Another Great Choice in the U S A 279 Voice Technical Support 279 Online Housecall 279 ThinkPad EasyServ 279 International Warranty Service 2...

Page 267: ...type modem Hayes SmartModem 2400 Hayes modem Hayes compatible modem For more information For OS 2 or Windows double click on the Read me icon For DOS see the README TXT file in the MWD subdirectory My...

Page 268: ...o PC Card Problems on page 274 READ ME file and PCMCIA CRD file in the THINKPAD subdirectory of the computer I cannot use PC Cards other than the IBM ones in the OS 2 Warp environment If you do not ha...

Page 269: ...t the computer not to enter suspend mode when the LCD is closed The computer does not resume from suspend mode or the suspend lamp stays on and the computer does not work The computer automatically en...

Page 270: ...backup programs If you cannot use Diskette Factory program do the following In the U S Access the IBM PC Company BBS see Electronic Support Services on page 279 to get a telephone number to get the l...

Page 271: ...rd has been set Type the correct password and press Enter The Diskette and F1 prompts shown below appear F2 F10 F1 This means no operating system is installed in your computer Install it now Did one o...

Page 272: ...erviced If you are not sure about the beep turn off the computer then turn it on again and repeat step 2 on page 255 If you cannot go beyond the first screen have the computer serviced If an error is...

Page 273: ...the computer No Select the Reset icon 5 Is an operating system installed Yes Go to step 7 No Install the operating system in your computer 6 After the operating system is installed turn off the compu...

Page 274: ...t least 5 seconds then turn it on again and type the correct password 190 The computer has turned off because of a critical low battery condition Connect the AC Adapter to the computer and charge the...

Page 275: ...m but one still exists find the problem in What If Testing Cannot Find the Problem on page 264 Problem Action The screen is blank and there are no beeps Note If you are not sure about the beeps turn t...

Page 276: ...o turn off the computer then turn the computer on again The computer goes into suspend mode immediately after the POST The suspend lamp turns on Verify that The battery pack is charged Keyboard is fir...

Page 277: ...me is set in the computer Set the date and time by typing or clicking on the or to set the numbers then click on the OK button Power on password prompt A power on or supervisor password was set To use...

Page 278: ...a note of the error code and have the computer serviced Error prompt Turn off the computer and start Easy Setup then select Test to test the computer You can start the operating system by pressing F1...

Page 279: ...own switch on the rear of the computer with the tip of a pen to turn off the computer An application locks up or the computer does not accept any input Press the Power Shutdown switch on the rear of t...

Page 280: ...f there is still a problem replace the battery pack or have the computer serviced The battery pack cannot be fully charged in 3 hours by the power off charging method The battery pack might be over di...

Page 281: ...ay with the label side up The device driver will not load or cannot be found 1 Check the system configuration file See the README DOS or README OS2 file on the CD ROM Device Driver Diskette 2 Verify t...

Page 282: ...the computer serviced If there is no diskette in the drive have the computer serviced Problem Cause and action The Enhanced Video function or the MPEG function does not work Verify that The Enhanced...

Page 283: ...e computer then turn it on If the preceding items are correct and the screen of the external display remains blank run the display tests described in the instructions supplied with the external displa...

Page 284: ...d then remove the PC Card or turn off the power to the PCMCIA slot using the PC Card Director Problem Action The computer cannot communicate with other devices using the infrared port on the computer...

Page 285: ...correct The communicating device is using an equivalent communication speed There is no device radiating infrared rays such as remote controlled devices or wireless headphones near the computer or de...

Page 286: ...is a characteristic of the TrackPoint III and is not a defect The drifting occurs for several seconds under the following conditions When the computer is turned on When resuming normal operation When...

Page 287: ...dem Try disabling another function then type MWGAMES ON MIN The MIN option enables Sound Blaster support using a minimum amount of Mwave resources DOS games work slowly in a Windows session Some DOS g...

Page 288: ...erify that you disabled the Audio button in the Audio Control The computer cannot receive incoming calls from the speaker phone or the modem Verify that the telephone plug is correctly attached see pa...

Page 289: ...s for the option did not find the problem have the computer and option serviced An IBM option that used to work no longer works Verify that All the option hardware and cable connections are securely c...

Page 290: ...not you cannot use PC Card Director 3 Is your PC Card working If your PC Card has its own diagnostic instructions use those instructions to test it The PC Card is recognized by PC Card Director but d...

Page 291: ...the resources assigned to the PC Card click on the Status button in the PC Card Director program 3 If you are using an I O PC Card The PC Card might work if you add the following in the CONFIG SYS fi...

Page 292: ...with your computer Other software works correctly with your computer The software you are using works correctly with another computer If you have received any error messages when using the application...

Page 293: ...ntify what service action is required and help the service representative provide quick and efficient service Important During the warranty period you may be responsible for repair costs if the produc...

Page 294: ...ltraBay Internal CD ROM Drive or Diskette Drive PC Cards Recording Identification Numbers The following information is needed when requesting repair services The machine type and serial number 1 are l...

Page 295: ...mobile repair facility and return the repaired machine to the location of your choice In most cases we will have it repaired and on its way back to you within only eight hours of receipt Courier char...

Page 296: ...arranty period Support Line Enhanced PC Support Network and Server Support Personal Computer Software Assistance Consult Line Consulting services from IBM experts Custom Services LAN Startup Services...

Page 297: ...ng up the phone Complete peace of mind 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year Helpware Magazine hints and tips for all With your free membership in the HelpClub you receive a free subscription t...

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Page 299: ...d the system might not operate correctly because of conflicting setting for IRQ interrupt levels I O addresses DMA channels and memory addresses To avoid these conflicts you must know the hardware req...

Page 300: ...F or 03F8 03FF 02F8 02FF 03E8 03EF 0 and 3 or disable Diskette Controller 6 none 03F0 03F7 2 Video Controller none A0000 BFFFF 03B4 03B5 03C0 03CF 03D4 03D5 03D8 03D9 43C6 43C9 46E8 none Enhanced Vide...

Page 301: ...II SCSI Controller 9 or 5 7 10 11 15 DC000 DFFFF 340 35F none AD VC Adapter none none 92E9 none Notes Selected values are assigned to a serial port and a parallel port of the computer Selectable in th...

Page 302: ...Card and an Ethernet PC Card Token Ring PC Card IRQ 9 I O Address HEX 0A20 0A23 Memory Address HEX CC000 CDFFF D8000 DBFFF IRQ9 is the default setting used by the Enhanced Video To do a token ring PC...

Page 303: ...by the PC Card and by other devices The following is the system resources for an ATA card IRQ 15 I O Address HEX 0170 0177 IRQ15 is the default setting used by the UltraBay of the computer To start th...

Page 304: ...Avoiding Hardware Conflicts 288 IBM ThinkPad 760CD User s Guide Title C78TFMST CreationDate 07 11 95 14 33 57...

Page 305: ...evice driver supplied with the card to use it The resource and configuration information for the PC Cards are written in the script files Once the information is written you can use the Auto Configura...

Page 306: ...button The names in the left list box Available Cards are the cards that can be registered The names in the right list box Selected Cards are the cards that are already registered in Auto Configurato...

Page 307: ...the Bottom a Select the PC Card you want to move b Click on the Down button Every time you click on the Down button the PC Card is moved toward the bottom of the list Moving a Card toward the Top a S...

Page 308: ...d ID I O port 1 I O Port 2 IRQ level COM No Memory window 1 Base address Size Card offset Memory window 2 Base address Size Card offset Modem Card 2F8 MODEM MD24XC 116E2 118C2 FC2400 2460MC Descriptio...

Page 309: ...er the following command at the DOS command prompt AUTOUTL D The utility AUTOUTL EXE script file AUTODRV SCR and Auto Configurator itself AUTODRV SYS must all be in the same directory Adding to the CO...

Page 310: ...nagement Support driver Rule 1 Card Services Resource Map Utility and Socket Services must be listed before any other PCMCIA drivers Rule 2 The Resource Map Utility is necessary only for OS 2 Version...

Page 311: ...rd Device Manager Using an ATA card an SRAM card and a Flash card BASEDEV PCM2ATA ADD DM ATA card device driver DEVICE C THINKPAD FLSH2MTD SYS Flash Card Memory Technology driver DEVICE C THINKPAD PCM...

Page 312: ...ge card device driver DEVICEHIGH C THINKPAD AUTODRV SYS Auto Configurator Rule 1 When using the PCMCIA drivers with the Software EMS driver EMM386 EXE you must specify the X parameter for EMM386 EXE T...

Page 313: ...following Assign the TSIZE n parameter in the PAWATASF SYS file For example 1 If the maximum total storage is 20MB specify DEVICE PAWATASF SYS TSIZE 6 2 If the maximum total storage is 40MB specify DE...

Page 314: ...MCIA storage cards PAWATA SYS supports ATA cards PAWATAS SYS supports ATA cards and SRAM cards and PAWATASF SYS supports ATA cards SRAM cards and Flash cards These device drivers assign a drive letter...

Page 315: ...ne PC Card slot When this parameter is not set the number of PC Card slots is set to 2 P hhhh Specifies the lower limit for the I O address of the ATA card The device driver assigns the next usable I...

Page 316: ...nager When this parameter is set OS2PCARD DMD is used instead Parameters for DOS PCMCIA Storage Card Device Drivers The following are the parameters in the DOS PCMCIA storage card device driver and th...

Page 317: ...EMS resources if they are usable When this parameter is not specified the device driver does not use the EMS resources TSIZE n You can specify the size of the table for the device driver data in the...

Page 318: ...or the mount utility and the OS 2 PCMCIA ATA card device driver As a result a utility in the upper layer can get the drive letter or partition information of the PCMCIA storage card The following is a...

Page 319: ...sponding actions you should take to solve the problem The resource was already reserved by another device Resource Map Utility or other configuration files were not set up correctly To change the reso...

Page 320: ...not have the setup information for COM3 and COM4 These modem cards cannot be enabled when other devices are using COM1 and COM2 For example as a default COM1 is used by the InfraRed device and COM2 i...

Page 321: ...a conflict Use the Resource Map Utility so that those resources are not assigned to the PC Card Change the value for the MA parameter or add the MX PX or IX parameter If you are using OS 2 Warp Versi...

Page 322: ...Information for Mwave DSP Features 306 IBM ThinkPad 760CD User s Guide Title C78TFMST CreationDate 07 11 95 14 33 57...

Page 323: ...dia Extensions MME for audio for example Windows Sound Recorder and Windows Media Player that are shipped with Windows Version 3 11 In general recording audio music and speech at higher quality requir...

Page 324: ...and right than they actually are This is particularly useful for a personal computer system in which table space is limited and a small set of speakers are located immediately adjacent to the compute...

Page 325: ...ition stored in the same file Channels 1 10 hold the version written for Extended Multitimbral synthesizers whereas channels 13 16 hold the version written for Base Multitimbral synthesizers Most MIDI...

Page 326: ...lement pan By using QSound the position of each channel s instrument is not limited by the position of the speakers It is received on control number 10 Vibrato Also referred to as modulation this cont...

Page 327: ...imile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification...

Page 328: ...Information for Mwave DSP Features 312 IBM ThinkPad 760CD User s Guide Title C78TFMST CreationDate 07 11 95 14 33 57...

Page 329: ...hlighted Enter the exact highlighted letters in either uppercase or lowercase UPPERCASE Enter any value for the following XX 0 20 HH 0 23 MM 0 59 SS 0 59 The MM minutes and SS seconds are optional The...

Page 330: ...et by the PM command Sets POwer LCd DISK SPeed and STandby to their original values DEFAULT When to discharge Page 119 Discharges the battery pack When a secondary battery pack is installed DISCHARGE...

Page 331: ...efore using this command Enters hibernation mode when the power switch is pressed HSWITCH Enable Disable Sets the timer to enter hibernation mode after the specified number of minutes xx HTimer xx AC...

Page 332: ...Resumes normal operation when detecting the ring indicator RI Enable Disable Enters the RediSafe suspend mode SAfe Enable Disable Sets power on or off for the serial device attached to the serial por...

Page 333: ...by the automatic power saving timer Display Commands TImer Suspend Hibernation Sets the features for enhanced video EVideo Enable Disable IRQ ADDress MPEG DMA 5 7 9 10 11 15 Disable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 E...

Page 334: ...tached to the computer Sets the volume for the attached expansion unit XVolume 0 10 System Setup Commands Note This command is effective only when an option is installed in the UltraBay Sets the IRQ l...

Page 335: ...for MIDI equipment Sets the features for the parallel port MIDI Enable Disable ADDress IRQ 300 330 5 7 10 11 PARallel Enable Disable ADDress MOde DMA LPT1 LPT2 LPT3 Uni Bi EPP ECP 0 1 3 Disable Sets...

Page 336: ...ays the help menu Help Sets the A drive to the internal or external diskette drive FDD Internal External Note Create the hibernation file using the HFILE command before using this command Enters hiber...

Page 337: ...2 11 93 MPEG audio Layer I II MCI Commands Supported by Windows MPEG Driver The MCI Media Control Interface IBM MPEG driver supports a subset of digital video type MCI command sets All the commands su...

Page 338: ...indow client at rectangle MCI_RESUME resume resume MCI_SEEK seek to to end to start MCI_SET set time format frames milli seconds bytes set audio left on left off right on right off MCI_SETAUDIO setaud...

Page 339: ...ctly time format window visible window minimized window maximized max video bit rate audio bit rate keycolor volume start position MCI_STEP step frames MCI_STOP stop stop MCI_UPDATE update rectangle h...

Page 340: ...MPEG Specifications 324 IBM ThinkPad 760CD User s Guide Title C78TFMST CreationDate 07 11 95 14 33 57...

Page 341: ...1 44MB removable diskette drive 5 inch removable CD ROM XA quadruple 4X speed drive Display TFT color LCD supporting up to 16 777 216 colors 12 1 inches or 10 4 inches when measured diagonally Up to...

Page 342: ...ine in jack supports a dynamic microphone or a self battery powered condenser microphone Fax modem port in some countries available as an option Infrared ports MIDI Joystick port Video In Out ports Sy...

Page 343: ...less than 2438 m 8000 ft Operating1 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Operating2 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Non operating 5 to 43 C 41 to 109 F Relative Humidity Operating1 8 to 95 Operating2 8 to 80 Maximum altitude 3...

Page 344: ...of 15 feet in length and a parallel blade grounding type attachment plug rated 15 amperes 125 volts For units intended to be operated at 230 volts in the U S Use a UL listed and CSA certified cord set...

Page 345: ...of America Venezuela 25H2219 Thailand 25H2209 Austria Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Indonesia Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia...

Page 346: ...titute X3 137 ISO International Standards Organization 8860 ECMA European Computer Manufacturers Association 100 2MB 3 5 inch unformatted diskette ANSI X3 171 ISO 9529 ECMA 125 Note In some country 4M...

Page 347: ...the type of service designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that apply to the Machine IBM or your reseller will specify the type of service For a feature conversion...

Page 348: ...TY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE HOWEVER SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WA...

Page 349: ...for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that apply to the Machine IBM or your reseller will specify the type of service For a feature conversion or upgrade IBM or your reseller...

Page 350: ...TY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE HOWEVER SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WA...

Page 351: ...tter in this document The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents You can send license inquiries in writing to the IBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation 500 Colu...

Page 352: ...ational Association Phoenix Phoenix Technologies Ltd Prodigy PRODIGY Services Prosonus Prosonus Inc QEMM Quarterdeck Office Systems QSound QSound Inc Sharp Sharp Corporation Sound Blaster Creative Lab...

Page 353: ...orient or relocate the receiving antenna 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 conne...

Page 354: ...lles que prescrites par le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique tabli par le minist re des Communications du Canada European Community Directive Conformance Statement This product is in conform...

Page 355: ...Rules A label is affixed to the bottom of the computer that contains among other things the FCC registration number USOC and Ringer Equivalency Number REN for this equipment If these numbers are reque...

Page 356: ...u to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure the equipment is not malfunctioning 7 No customer repairs are possible to the modem If you ex...

Page 357: ...tion BIOS Basic Input Output System Microcode that contains such basic hardware operations as interactions with diskette drives hard disk drives and the keyboard bitmap graphics 1 A form of graphics i...

Page 358: ...and associated workstation It uses a 25 pin connector and an unbalanced line voltage EMS Expanded memory specification fax 1 Facsimile machine 2 A transmitted document from a facsimile machine fixed d...

Page 359: ...ion pel Picture element picture element In computer graphics the smallest element of a display surface that can be independently assigned color and intensity pixel Picture element pointing device An i...

Page 360: ...A video display technique in character display mode to fit video images on the whole LCD screen by adjusting the number of character dots vertically VESA Video Electronics Standards Association VGA Vi...

Page 361: ...battery status indicator using 112 battery pack continued monitoring battery power continued fuel gauge program using 116 operating time 24 preserving battery pack life 120 problems 264 replacing the...

Page 362: ...problems 266 diskette standards 330 display 30 LCD PS2 command 315 switching to 52 display continued problems 30 SVGA installing for Windows 233 switching using Fn key 52 using 30 Dock I or II attach...

Page 363: ...t device connector 17 ezplay command for DOS 67 F features 325 Fn key function 51 location 17 Fn Key Lock Fn key 51 fuel gauge program Fn key function using 51 monitoring battery status 116 using 116...

Page 364: ...ons 325 keyboard mouse connector 193 L lamp 20 launcher program 60 LCD location 17 problems 30 259 lithium ion battery pack 24 locations external input device connector 6 external display connector 6...

Page 365: ...e DSP support software installing for DOS 230 installing for OS 2 216 installing for Windows 240 N notices and warranties product 331 numeric keypad 29 numeric lock indicator 21 O online book 32 opera...

Page 366: ...2 power on password using with 139 password continued hard disk password continued removing 143 setting 140 using 139 wrong entering 141 personalization feature using with 151 power on password changi...

Page 367: ...g 134 using 134 wrong power on password entering 136 power setting 59 preserving battery pack life 120 printer consideration in suspend mode 127 problems battery pack 264 CD ROM drive 265 common 251 d...

Page 368: ...peaker indicator on off 318 speaker volume expansion unit 318 standby mode timer 317 startup screen 320 suspend mode entering 314 320 TrackPoint III 320 R rear door 19 record of identification numbers...

Page 369: ...330 standby mode Fn key function using 51 using 125 start up menu Easy Setup 47 start up changing 49 starting the computer 37 storage card device driver 298 storage machine specifications 325 supervi...

Page 370: ...out ports using 83 MPEG 86 smooth playback using 84 video capture 90 video CD player for Windows 247 video in port using 90 video out port using 88 video features diskette installing for OS 2 223 Wind...

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