IBM ThinkPad 570E User manual

Contents
Finding information in this Online User's Guide .......... v
Chapter 1. Using your computer outside your home country 1
Changing the date and time ...................... 1
Power cord requirements ....................... 2
Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer ....... 5
Using the Norton Mobile Essentials ................. 6
Using Before You Go ........................ 7
Using Location Controller ..................... 8
Using the audio features ....................... 9
Setting the volume ......................... 9
Using the built-in modem features ................. 11
Setting the modem ........................ 12
Using the 56-Kbps modem .................... 14
Telephony features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the Auto Answer feature ................. 16
Viewing a DVD movie ........................ 18
Chapter 3. Protecting your computer ............. 21
Protecting your computer ...................... 22
Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using mechanical locks ....................... 22
Chapter 4. Using your computer with a battery pack .... 25
Using the battery pack ........................ 26
Charging the battery pack .................... 26
Monitoring the battery status ................... 26
Saving battery power ........................ 30
Using the power management modes ............. 30
Customizing power management ................ 37
Considerations when using a power management mode .. 40
Using other battery-saving methods .............. 43
Chapter 5. Using your computer with a PC Card ...... 45
Using a PC Card ........................... 46
PC Card types ........................... 46
PC Card interface ......................... 48
PC Card support software ...................... 49
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Using a PC Card in Windows 95 (with CardWorks) ....... 52
Self-check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
PC Card properties ........................ 54
Stopping the PC Card ...................... 56
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using a PC Card in Windows NT (with CardWizard) ...... 58
Self-check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
PC Card properties ........................ 60
Hot swapping the PC Card .................... 61
PC Card Activator ......................... 62
Enhanced power management ................. 62
Stopping the PC Card ...................... 63
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Chapter 6. Resolving system resource conflicts ...... 65
Resource conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Resolving a resource conflict .................. 65
Default resource assignments ................... 70
Default IRQ assignments ..................... 71
System resources and IRQs ................... 71
Chapter 7. Frequently asked questions ............ 75
Frequently asked questions ..................... 75
Chapter 8. Installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Installing a new operating system and its device drivers .... 84
Installing software for Windows 98 ................. 85
Overall procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Installing Microsoft Windows 98 ................. 86
Installing software for Windows 95 ................. 88
Overall procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 ................. 90
Installing software for Windows NT Version 4.0 ......... 95
Overall procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Installing Microsoft Windows NT ................ 96
Chapter 9. Using system management ............ 99
Using system management ..................... 100
System-management features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Intel WfM full support ....................... 101
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Desktop Management Interface (DMI) ............. 101
Remote program load (RPL) ................... 102
Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) ............. 102
Wake on LAN ........................... 103
Waking up from suspend mode by an incoming call ..... 103
Universal Management Agent .................. 104
Asset ID EEPROM ........................ 105
Setting up system-management features ............. 105
Enabling or disabling Wake on LAN .............. 105
Automatic power-on startup sequence ............. 107
Enabling or disabling a Flash (POST/BIOS) update from the
network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Appendix A. Using PS2 commands .............. 111
Using PS2 Command ........................ 111
Syntax rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
PS2 commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Appendix B. Using modem commands ............ 119
Modem commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Running commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Command format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
AT commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Extended AT commands ..................... 122
V.42bis commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Modem response codes ....................... 124
S registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Appendix C. Handling the ThinkPad .............. 131
Handling tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
ThinkPad don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
ThinkPad do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Cleaning your computer ..................... 133
Carrying your computer ..................... 133
Extending your computer's battery life ............. 134
Ruggedized mobile computers ................. 135
Ergonomics information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Appendix D. Getting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Getting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
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Customer support and service ................... 139
Help at the ThinkPad Web site ................. 139
Help by telephone ......................... 140
ThinkPad EasyServ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Getting help around the world .................. 141
Fax information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Electronic support services .................... 142
Purchasing additional services ................. 144
Enhanced PC Support Line ................... 144
900-number operating system and hardware support line .. 145
Network and Server Support Line ................ 145
Ordering support line services .................. 145
Warranty and repair services .................. 146
Obtaining IBM operating system updates ........... 147
Getting update diskettes ..................... 147
Ordering publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Appendix E. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Appendix F. Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
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Finding information in this Online User's Guide
The following topics are covered in this Online User's Guide . Click
the topic you want to read:
Changing the date and time
Ergonomics information
Frequently asked questions
Getting service
Handling tips
Installing a new operating system and its device drivers
Power cord requirements
Setting the modem
Using the audio features
Using the battery pack
Using passwords
Using a PC Card
Using system management
Viewing a DVD movie
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Chapter 1. Using your computer outside your home country
This section provides necessary information if you are using the
computer outside the region where you purchased it.
Changing the date and time ...................... 1
Power cord requirements ....................... 2
Changing the date and time
Note
If you are a U.S. user, you should use the Norton Mobile
Essentials for the location settings. For details Using the
Norton Mobile Essentials.
You need to change the date and time settings if you go to a
different time zone.
1 In the Windows 98 desktop, click Start, move the cursor to
Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2 Double-click Date/Time.
3 Set the current date and time.
4 Click the Time Zone tab.
Click , and select the region closest to your location from the
list. Press Enter.
Note: If you do not want the clock to be automatically adjusted
for daylight saving time, clear the check box.
5 Click OK.
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Power cord requirements
To use the AC Adapter outside the region where you purchased your
computer, you need an ac power cord that is certified for the region
you are visiting. You can purchase one through an IBM authorized
reseller or IBM marketing representative in that region.
Attention
The use of an improper power cord might cause severe
damage to your computer.
For 2-pin power cords:
For 3-pin power cords:
Part number Country or region
13H5264
Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada,
Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana,
Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Korea (South), Mexico,
Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru,
Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan,
Thailand, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of
America, Venezuela
13H5267
Abu Dhabi, Albania, Antigua, Bahrain, Brunei, Dubai,
Fiji, India, Ireland, Kenya, Kuwait, Macao, Malaysia,
Nigeria, Oman, People's Republic of China (including
Hong Kong), Qatar, Singapore, United Kingdom
13H5270
Austria, Bosnia-Herzogovina, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Macedonia, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey,
Yugoslavia
13H5273 Japan
13H5276 Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New
Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay
13H5279 Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka
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Part number Country or region
02K0539 People's Republic of China (other than Hong Kong)
76H3514 Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New
Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay
76H3516
Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil,
Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica,
Curacao, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Korea
(South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles,
Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia,
Suriname, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad (West Indies),
United States of America, Venezuela
76H3518
Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzogovina, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia,
Macao, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Turkey, Yugoslavia
76H3520 Denmark
76H3522 Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri
Lanka
76H3524
Abu Dhabi, Albania, Antigua, Bahrain, Brunei, Dubai,
Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Kenya, Kuwait,
Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, United
Kingdom
76H3528 Switzerland, Liechtenstein
76H3530 Chile, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya
76H3532 Israel
76H3535 Korea
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Chapter 2. Using the features of your computer
This section provides necessary information if you are using the
various features of your ThinkPad computer.
Using the Norton Mobile Essentials ................. 6
Using Before You Go ........................ 7
Using Location Controller ..................... 8
Using the audio features ....................... 9
Setting the volume ......................... 9
Setting the volumes with device drivers ........... 10
Using the built-in modem features ................. 11
Setting the modem ........................ 12
Using the 56-Kbps modem .................... 14
Telephony features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the Auto Answer feature ................. 16
Viewing a DVD movie ........................ 18
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Using the Norton Mobile Essentials
Your ThinkPad computer provides the Norton Mobile Essentials,
which enable you to manage your ThinkPad location settings easily.
When you travel with your ThinkPad computer, the Norton Mobile
Essentials can help you with ThinkPad location settings.
The Norton Mobile Essentials include the following features:
Before You Go is for learning about the power cord and modem
requirements of your destination country or region. Use
Checklists to plan for your trip effectively. Before You Go also
contains many international phone numbers for travel services
and links to Web sites with additional information about your
destination.
Location Controller is for setting up all of the location-sensitive
settings, such as modem properties, time and date, time zone,
printer, and so forth. Once you set up a location, you don't have
to set it up again.
Connection Doctor is for resolving any problem you might have
with your modem connection at your destination.
To use the Norton Mobile Essentials, do the following:
1 Click Start.
2 Move the cursor to Programs and Norton Mobile Essentials;
then click Norton Mobile Essentials.
The main window appears:
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You can activate all the features from this window, or you can
launch each feature individually from the Norton Mobile
Essentials program group. For more detail on the Norton
Mobile Essentials, click Help.
Note: You might need to install the Norton Mobile Essentials from
the hard disk drive or the Software Selections CD before you use it
for the first time.
Using Before You Go
To start Before You Go, do the following:
1 Click Start.
2 Move the cursor to Programs and Norton Mobile Essentials.
3 Click Norton Mobile Essentials Before You Go.
To check the power cord and modem requirements for your
destination:
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a) Click Destination.
b) Select your location from the list.
To use the various checklists to plan your trip or to obtain
travel services:
a) Click Checklist.
b) Select Guides. View the guides in the window.
Note: See the following IBM Web site for the latest
information about your modem's status for
international use:
http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad
Using Location Controller
To start the Location Controller, do the following:
1 Click Start.
2 Move the cursor to Programs and Norton Mobile Essentials.
3 Click Norton Mobile Essentials Location Controller.
4 To create a new location, click New and follow the instructions
on the window.
Notes:
1. Make sure that you set up the location for your home or office ,
so that you can switch back to those settings easily when you
return from your trip.
2. For the best location settings, always use the Location
Controller when you set up a new location. If your Internet
dialer application also has location settings, it will adjust its
settings based on the Location Controller settings in most
cases. You need to choose additional location settings in your
Internet dialer application, such as a local phone number.
3. If you are using a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) such as IBM
WorkPad, do not allow the Location Controller to adjust the
windows clock automatically. This might lead to unwanted
changes in your PDA calendar.
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Using the audio features
Your computer is equipped with the following:
A -inch (3.5-mm) diameter external monaural microphone jack.
A -inch (3.5-mm) diameter stereo headphone or an
external-powered speaker jack.
Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy
various multimedia audio features. This audio chip provides the
following features:
Recording and playing back of PCM and WAV files in 8-bit or
16-bit format.
Sampling of various rates from 8 KHz to 48 KHz for the WAV
file.
Playback of MIDI files through an FM synthesizer.
Recording from various sound sources, such as an integrated
microphone, an external microphone, or an audio device
attached to a line-in jack.
Game compatibility. You might select Sound Blaster Pro for the
audio adapter in the sound setup for a game.
Setting the volume
You can customize the volume in a volume control window, which
appears when you click the small speaker icon ( ) on the task bar.
Your computer might provide volume control as part of its
hardware—for example, with a volume control knob. If your
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computer does not have a volume control knob, however, you can
control volume by pressing the PgUp ( ) or PgDn ( ) key.
For more information about your computer User's Reference .
Note: The value you set with the volume control knob or the Fn +
PgUp or PgDn key combination is the maximum or minimum
value of the volume.
Setting the volumes with device drivers
The volume is also controlled by each device, and you can set it for
each device.
Double-click the small speaker icon ( ) at the bottom right of the
Windows desktop.
or
Click Start; move the cursor to Program, Accessories,
Entertainment; and click Volume Control.
A “Master” window similar to the following appears:
After you make any changes, exit the “Master” window.
Note: Dock In and ZV Port are set to mute by default. To use these
functions, clear check boxes.
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Using the built-in modem features
The built-in modem enables you to send or receive data, faxes, and
voice over the telephone line. This modem uses a digital signal
processor (DSP), and its software can be upgraded, allowing great
flexibility. It supports ITU-T V.90 protocols with data rates of 56
Kbps, and K56flex protocol with data rates of 56 Kbps.
You can use the built-in modem only on a public-switched telephone
network (PSTN). You cannot use a private branch exchange (PBX)
or some other type of digital telephone extension line. If you connect
the built-in modem to a line other than PSTN, an error message
appears, preventing you from using the line. If you are not sure
which kind of phone line you are using, contact your telephone
company.
Attention for use overseas
In many regions, you cannot use the built-in modem function
until IBM has received approval from the proper authorities.
Your built-in modem is a worldwide modem and can be used
in any region where Postal Telegraph and Telephone (PTT)
type approval has been obtained. You can change the
modem setting according to the region where you use the
modem. If the region you want is not on the Region
Selection listing, see http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad on the
Internet, and download the newest Region Selection list.
If you are a non-U.S. user, the parameter for using the
modem is set automatically during the modem installation.
The “Modem Region Selection” window enables you to
change the region name to that of the region in which you
are actually going to use the built-in modem telephony
function. Confirm whether the selection matches the region
name in the Dialing Properties listing.
For more information on the use of the built-in modem in a
specific region, contact the IBM customer support center in that
region.
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DANGER
To avoid shock hazard, do not connect the cable to or
disconnect the cable from the telephone outlet on the wall during
electrical storms.
Setting the modem
To use the built-in modem, connect one end of the telephone cable
to the modem connector; then connect the other end to the
telephone outlet on the wall.
Note: To use a DOS modem application in the Windows 95 or
Windows 98 DOS box, disable the infrared port.
When you start Windows, the modem automatically starts and is
ready for use.
To use the built-in modem outside the region where you purchased
the computer, you must change the region name.
1 In the Windows 98 desktop, click Start.
2 Move the cursor to Settings and click Control Panel.
3 Double-click Modems.
4 Click the Dialing Properties button.
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5 Select the region that you are using your modem, and set other
dialing options; then click OK.
Notes:
1. Check the IBM Web site for the latest information. When
updates become available, they are posted on:
http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad
2. You can also perform the basic modem functions by using the
AT commands from the DOS prompt.
AT commands.
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Using the 56-Kbps modem
To take advantage of your modem's 56-Kbps standard protocol
(ITU-T V.90), you must first make sure that your Internet service
provider (ISP) supports the protocol.
Contact your ISP and determine which 56-Kbps modem protocol it
uses.
If your ISP supports the 56-Kbps standard protocol (ITU-T V.90) or
K56flex technology, your modem uses the same 56-Kbps protocol.
Your modem and your ISP must support the same 56-Kbps protocol,
or your maximum connection speed will be limited to V.34
technology.
Significantly higher Internet modem connection speeds up to 56
Kbps require all-digital transmission connections from your ISP to the
line card in the central office to which your phone line is connected.
The higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating on a
specific network implementation is only one of many ways to deliver
high-quality voice telephony to customers. Failure of the modem to
operate at high speed should not be reported as a fault, unless
ordinary voice telephone calls are substandard.
In the U.S., current FCC regulations limit the maximum speed for
downstream communication to 56 Kbps. Even though your modem
contains 56-Kbps technology, the connect rate in the receive
direction might be significantly less than 56 Kbps.
Currently, the 56-Kbps capability is in the receive direction only (from
the ISP to your local modem). The transmit or send direction (from
your local modem to the ISP) uses V.34 technology.
Note: 56-Kbps transfer rates are not available in all locations. You
must check with your ISP to determine if your area is capable
of 56-Kbps transfer rates.
Telephony features
The built-in modem provides the following telephony features:
Industry standard modem support up to 56 Kbps
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