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              Attaching 

External 

Hardware 

 
 

        IBM ThinkPad T61 FAQ’s 

 

 
 
 

38. Can I attach an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. to the ThinkPad? 

Yes, see diagrams below: 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Memory Card 
Reader

 - you can 

insert a number 
of memory card 
formats like SD 
cards which can 
be read by the 
computer.  

USB

 - The Universal Serial 

Bus connectors are used for 
connecting USB 

interface-compatible devices, 
such as a printer or digital 
camera.

VGA Monitor OUT

 - 

located on 

along the 

right hand side of the 
laptop 

to attach an 

external monitor or a 
projector to your laptop. 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

                                              

 

 

 

 

 

                                          

                                           

Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology 

 

Summary of Contents for THINKPAD T61

Page 1: ...sing 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 ten minutes to be completed by a computer center staff member BIO...

Page 2: ...tons below the track point buttons if this is more convenient 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 automaticall...

Page 3: ...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 19 How do I access the campus network Your laptop is equippe...

Page 4: ...ch as Panasonic Meridian and Northern Telecom of phones are generally digital 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 directory Novell To print to a network printer Novell Alpha on campus or at home with an ISP To upload or download files and web pages 23 Where do I apply for a...

Page 5: ...and stores it for later viewing by you Webmail accounts can be created online at http webmail fdu edu You may choose to download messages to your local hard drive using POP or leave your mail on the server using IMAP Detailed information is available on line at http webmail fdu edu by first clicking the Main Documentation link and then Overview and Quick Start Additional documentation for account ...

Page 6: ...uspend 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 33 What are the advantages of using suspen...

Page 7: ...a number of memory card formats like SD cards which can be read by the computer USB The Universal Serial Bus connectors are used for connecting USB interface compatible devices such as a printer or digital camera VGA Monitor OUT located on along the right hand side of the laptop to attach an external monitor or a projector to your laptop Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology ...

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