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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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Contents
Functional Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer ....... 1
Identifying the Hardware Features .................. 2
System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ThinkPad Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Attaching the External Diskette Drive ............... 8
Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ThinkPad Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Online Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Backing Up Your System ...................... 26
Recovery CD (Windows 95 Only) ................ 26
Diskette Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Keeping Your Computer from Being Damaged .......... 26
Chapter 2. Using Battery Power ................. 28
Using the Battery Pack ....................... 29
Charging the Battery Pack .................... 29
Monitoring the Battery Status .................. 29
Saving Battery Power ........................ 33
Using the Power-Saving Modes ................. 33
Customizing the Power Management .............. 38
Considerations When Using a Power Management Mode .. 40
Using Other Battery Saving Methods .............. 45
Replacing the Battery Pack ..................... 46
Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer ............. 49
Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Entering a Password ....................... 50
Setting a Password ........................ 51
Changing and Removing a Password ............. 54
Using the Personalization Editor .................. 60
Using Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Chapter 4. Using the Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad 65
Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Installing the Memory Option .................. 66
Using an External Pointing Device ................. 70
Disabling the TrackPoint III ................... 74
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Switching between the LCD and an External Monitor ...... 75
Attaching the Monitor ....................... 75
Using SVGA Video Mode .................... 79
Using a PC Card ........................... 81
Installing the PC Card ...................... 82
Installing the PC Card Modem .................. 87
Using CardWorks** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Using the Audio Features ...................... 98
Using the 3D Sound Retrieval System (SRS) Function ... 99
Using Infrared Communication ................... 101
Chapter 5. Solving Computer Problems ............ 103
Frequently Asked Questions .................... 104
Hints, Tips, and Limitations ..................... 105
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Error Codes or Screen Messages ................ 108
No Error Codes or Screen Messages ............. 112
Input Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Suspend or Hibernation Problems ............... 114
LCD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Indicator Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Battery Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Infrared Communication Problems ............... 119
A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problem ............. 120
PC Card Problems ........................ 120
Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
External Monitor Problems .................... 122
Other Option Problems ...................... 124
Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Testing Your Computer ....................... 126
Recovering Lost or Damaged Software .............. 128
Using the Diskette Factory .................... 128
Using the Recovery CD (Windows 95 Only) .......... 130
Chapter 6. Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Information on Your ThinkPad ................... 132
Option List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
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Problem Recording Sheet .................... 133
HelpWare Customer Support and Service ........... 134
Help by Telephone ........................ 134
ThinkPad EasyServ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Getting Help around the World ................. 135
Fax Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Electronic Support Services ................... 136
Purchasing Additional Services ................... 137
Enhanced PC Support Line ................... 137
Client Support Line ........................ 138
Network and Server Support Line ................ 138
Ordering Support Line Services ................. 138
Warranty and Repair Services .................. 139
Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates ............ 140
Getting Update Diskettes ..................... 140
Ordering Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Appendix A. Features and Specifications ........... 141
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
IBM Power Cords ........................... 144
Appendix B. Ergonomics Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Appendix C. Product Warranties and Notices ........ 149
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Electronic Emission Notice ..................... 154
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
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Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer
This chapter provides basic information about your computer.
Identifying the Hardware Features .................. 2
System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ThinkPad Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Attaching the External Diskette Drive ............... 8
Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TrackPoint III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fn Key Function ........................ 12
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ThinkPad Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ThinkPad Configuration Program .............. 15
Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Online Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Backing Up Your System ...................... 26
Recovery CD (Windows 95 Only) ................ 26
Diskette Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Keeping Your Computer from Being Damaged .......... 26
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Identifying the Hardware Features
Front View
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1The color LCD screen
displays computer output.
2The brightness control
moves up or down to
adjust the brightness of the
display.
3The built-in microphone
captures sound and voice
when it is used with an
application program
capable of handling audio.
4The keyboard is used to
enter data into the
computer. (To use the
numeric keypad on the
keyboard, see page 14.)
5The headphone jack, a
inch (3.5-mm) diameter
jack, is where you connect
a stereo headphone or
external speakers.
6 The microphone/line-in
jack, a inch (3.5-mm)
diameter jack, is where you
connect a stereo
microphone or an external
audio device.
7The volume control
adjusts the sound level for
the built-in speaker.
8The PC Card slots accept
PC Cards.
9The PC Card eject
buttons eject the PC Card
from the PC Card slot.
1The TrackPoint III is a
built-in pointing device that
provides a function similar
to that of a mouse.
11 The LCD latch opens the
LCD when pressed.
12 The Fn key is used with
the function keys to
activate the Fn key
functions.
13 The diskette-eject button
ejects the diskette from the
diskette drive.
14 The diskette drive in use
indicator is on when data
is read or written to a
diskette.
15 The external diskette
drive
16 The indicator panel
consists of the
system-status indicators
and their associated
symbols.
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Getting Familiar with Your Computer
Rear View
1 The
external-diskette-drive
connector is where you
connect the cable of the
external diskette drive.
2 The infrared port on
the power switch allows the
computer to communicate
with other devices that
have infrared data-transfer
capability.
3The power switch turns
the computer on and off.
4 The security keyhole is
used with a mechanical
lock.
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++
The power jack is
where the AC Adapter
cable is connected.
6 The
external-input-device
connector is used to
attach a mouse, external
keyboard, or external
numeric keypad to the
computer.
7The Universal Serial Bus
(USB) port is where the
USB cable is connected.
8 The serial connector
is where you connect a
9-pin, serial-device cable.
9 The parallel
connector is where you
connect a parallel-printer
signal cable.
1 The external-monitor
connector is where you
attach the external monitor.
11 The connector cover is
removable.
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Bottom View (with Battery Installed)
1The expansion connector
is where you attach a port
replicator (available as an
option).
2The power shutdown
switch is used to turn the
computer off when an
application locks up or the
computer will not accept
any input. Use the tip of a
pen to press this switch.
3The memory slot accepts
a dual inline memory
module (DIMM) option.
4The memory-slot cover
covers the memory slot.
5The battery pack is a
built-in power source for
the computer.
6The battery-pack latch
locks or releases the
battery pack.
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Getting Familiar with Your Computer
System-Status Indicators
The system-status indicators on the computer show the current
status of your computer by their on or off states and colors (green,
yellow, and orange). Each indicator is identified with a symbol. The
following shows the location and the meaning of each icon:
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