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Setting up your computer

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Connecting to a power source.

Connect the AC adapter to the computer's power jack (at
the rear of the computer). Make the connections in the
order shown.

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Turning on the system.

a) Open the liquid crystal display (LCD).

Press the LCD latches 

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 and open the LCD 

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Then position the LCD so that it is convenient for
viewing.

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Summary of Contents for ThinkPad A20

Page 1: ...of purchase Ø Computer Ø CDs Software Selections CD Recovery CD kit for Windows Ø Telephone cable Ø Miscellaneous parts Security screw TrackPoint cap Other items Ø Manual package for Windows Microsoft Windows98 Ø Books Setup Guide User s Reference User s Reference Setup G uide Ø Power cord Ø AC adapter Note With the ThinkPad A20p model a ThinkPad Video In Out Conversion Cable is also included Copy...

Page 2: ...er to the computer s power jack at the rear of the computer Make the connections in the order shown 2 Turning on the system a Open the liquid crystal display LCD Press the LCD latches 1 and open the LCD 2 Then position the LCD so that it is convenient for viewing 1 2 3 1 1 2 2 ...

Page 3: ...red topped stick at the center of the keyboard Press gently with your left or right index finger in the direction you want to move the cursor To select and drag an object press and hold one of the buttons with either thumb as required by your software Click means to press the left button once Double click means to press the left button twice within 1 second For more information about the TrackPoin...

Page 4: ...puter it remains muted when you turn the computer on again To turn on the sound press the Volume up or Volume down button When you press one of these buttons the volume indicator appears on the screen for a few seconds For more details on volume control see the online information 5 Setting up Windows The computer is preloaded with Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows 95 or Windows NT To set up the oper...

Page 5: ...cess ThinkPad and ThinkPad Assistant No need to carry heavy manuals or reference books Perform a Quick Search of the ThinkPad Assistant index Or search the full text of the help system in ThinkPad Assistant If you are logged on to the Internet click one of the Internet portal buttons in Access ThinkPad Get help and user support rapidly Update software Find business solutions Learn about accessorie...

Page 6: ... of the laws of that particular country In some countries fees may apply to service provided on site in remote locations To register call one of the following IWS Offices The IWS office will issue an International Warranty Service Certificate which you can use wherever IBM or IBM resellers sell and service this product Before you call for service have on hand The exact wording of any error message...

Page 7: ...Your name Company name Model number Serial number Company or reseller service IBM service Web site IBM service number Notes 7 ...

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