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IBM ThinkPad R51 FAQ’s 

 

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Missing 

Software 

31. What do I do if there is software on the campus network that I do need to have 

access to? 

If there is software that is not in 

Network Enabled Software

 and 

FDU Systems

 that you 

need from the campus network, please contact UTAC at 

973-443-8822 

or 

[email protected]

.  Please note that 

proper

 licensing is required. 

 

Power 

Settings 

32.  What if I don't use my computer for an extended period of time? 

If your laptop is plugged into an outlet, nothing will happen.  It will never go into standby or 
hibernate mode unless you choose to do this manually.   
 
If you are running on battery power, the monitor will turn off after 1 hour, the hard drive will 
turn off after 20 minutes.  It will not go into standby or hibernate mode unless you choose to 
do this manually. 

 

Suspend 

Mode 

33.  What is suspend mode? 

This state stops all operations of the computer to reduce power drain and restrict access to 
your files. If you close the cover of the laptop while the laptop is on, the computer will 
automatically enter suspend mode. You can also induce suspend mode by holding down 
the 

Fn 

key on the keyboard while pressing the 

F4

 key. 

 

 

34.  How do I exit out of suspend mode? 

If the laptop was open when it entered suspend mode, just hold down the 

Fn 

key. If the 

laptop’s cover was closed, opening it will automatically exit suspend mode. The laptop will 
take approximately 20 seconds to return, so 

please do not press any keys during this 

process

. If you were on the network you will need to reenter your username and password. 

 

 

35.  What are the advantages of using suspend mode? 

The main advantage for entering suspend mode is that it will return you back to the 
application that you were working on in a fraction of the time that it would take to turn the 
machine off and then on again. At the same time, you are retaining your active programs 
and data with minimal power drain. For example, while on battery power if you wanted to 
carry your laptop without turning it completely off, you would place it in suspend mode. You 
just need to either close the cover or hold down the 

Fn 

key on the keyboard and press the 

F4

 key. Then to exit from suspend mode, just open up the laptop’s cover. If you were on the 

network, you will have to reenter your username and password. 

Summary of Contents for ThinkPad R51

Page 1: ...s re imaging 5 What is re imaging Re imaging is the process of using your laptop s C drive for installation of an operating system and university licensed software As we provide updates and solve problems the method of re imaging simply wipes out what you currently have on your laptop s C drive and replaces it with the updated software installation on your laptop The actual re imaging takes only t...

Page 2: ...ck point buttons if this is more convenient How do I shut my laptop off 11 How do I shut my laptop off In order to turn off your laptop properly and safely you must follow these steps Exit all applications Logoff any networks if necessary Click on Start Shut Down A dialog box will appear asking what you want to do Click on Shut down and then click OK It will take a few seconds for the laptop to au...

Page 3: ... I m using my laptop computer should I keep it plugged into an outlet If you are using the ThinkPad at home or in the office where an outlet is easily accessible then keep it plugged in Otherwise use it on battery power That is the purpose of a laptop computer so you can use it almost anywhere in the classroom on an airplane on the beach in bed etc How do I access the network on campus 19 How do I...

Page 4: ... telephone lines such as the multi line models are digital so please do not use them FDU phones with brand names such as Panasonic Meridian and Northern Telecom of phones are generally digital Why do I need to have a network account 22 Why do I need to have a Network Account Novell on campus To use the applications in the folder Network Enabled Software To access your personal Novell network direc...

Page 5: ...ail fdu edu by first clicking the Docs link and then Overview and Getting Started Additional documentation for account creation is available on the Office of Educational Technology s website at http alpha fdu edu edtech It is possible to use email clients e g Pine Pegasus Netscape Outlook with the Webmail server Detailed directions regarding the settings required by these programs are available on...

Page 6: ...older you wish to open To run an application double click on the application icon you wish to run Network Enabled Software is only available on campus You cannot access any of the applications outside of the university Easy CD Creator Easy CD Creator 5 is a program that allows you to create CDs for data music video and photos This program can be used to backup your files Separate documentation is ...

Page 7: ...bernate mode unless you choose to do this manually Suspend Mode 33 What is suspend mode This state stops all operations of the computer to reduce power drain and restrict access to your files If you close the cover of the laptop while the laptop is on the computer will automatically enter suspend mode You can also induce suspend mode by holding down the Fn key on the keyboard while pressing the F4...

Page 8: ...or resuming from suspend mode Blinking green On Power off or hibernation mode Off Off Attaching External Hardware 38 Can I attach an external monitor keyboard mouse etc to the ThinkPad Yes see diagrams below Right Hand Side View Left Hand Side View Monitor located on along the right hand side of the laptop to attach an external monitor or a projector to your laptop USB The Universal Serial Bus con...

Page 9: ...nd right mouse buttons see picture below How do I set the time and date 40 How do I set the time and date Your computer s internal clock may not be set on the correct time when you first turn the laptop on Check the time box clock at the bottom right of the screen on the taskbar If you need to change the time click on Start Settings Control Panel Then double click on the icon Date Time and set the...

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