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Note
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First Edition (August 1997)
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Thank You for Selecting
an IBM ThinkPad 560X Computer
The thin and light IBM ThinkPad 560X computer
is designed to be convenient
for your mobile computing needs.
We hope you enjoy its fast processing power,
brilliant and colorful TFT LCD display,
audio capabilities, and infrared communication.
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Functional Highlights
Ultra portability
The slim 1.9 kilogram computer has excellently portability, especially
when you are traveling. The computer can assist you in your
business anytime and anywhere.
High-speed processor
The Intel MMX Pentium processor enables high-speed data
processing and advanced performance.
Large-capacity Hard Disk Drive
The 2.5-inch 4.0 GB* hard disk drive can respond to a wide variety of
your business demands.
Large SVGA color LCD
The 12.1-inch TFT (thin-film transistor) display offers 256,144 colors
at 800-by-600 resolution.
Lithium-Ion battery pack
The large-capacity lithium-ion battery pack further extends the
operating time of the computer, further contributing to ultra portability.
Audio
The audio feature supports the following:
Wave audio recording and playback of up to 16 bits, stereo, and
44 KHz sampling.
DOS games using the Sound Blaster** interface.
PC Card Support
The computer provides two PC Card slots that accept a 16-bit PC
Card, CardBus Card, and Zoomed Video Card.
*Gigabyte, one billion (10 ) bytes.
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For procedures or information unique to the operating system
installed in your computer:
Information for IBM
Operating System/2
(OS/2) users.
Information for IBM DOS
users.
Information for Microsoft
Windows 3.11 users. Information for Microsoft Windows NT users.
Information for Microsoft
Windows 95 users.
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Safety Information
DANGER
Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit the
rechargeable battery pack. Do not put it in trash that is
disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required by
local ordinances or regulations. In the United States,
call IBM at 1-800-IBM-4333 for information on disposal.
CAUTION:
The lithium battery (IBM P/N 12J1695 UL-recognized
component—File No. MH12210) can be replaced only by your
dealer or an IBM service representative. It contains lithium and
can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do
not: (1) throw or immerse into water, (2) heat to more than
100°C (212°F), or (3) repair or disassemble. Dispose of it as
required by local ordinances or regulations.
CAUTION:
The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display (LCD) contains
mercury. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills.
Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations.
The LCD is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the
computer can cause the LCD to break. If the LCD breaks and
the internal fluid gets into your eyes or on your hands,
immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15
minutes; then get medical care if any symptoms are present
after washing.
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