IBM ThinkPad 770 User manual

Part Number: 05L2164
ThinkPad 770E or 770ED
User's Guide Supplement

Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix C.
First Edition (March 1998)
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The IBM ThinkPad 770E or 770ED computer has some unique specifications, enhancements to the
ThinkPad 770 computer.
This publication contains information for your ThinkPad 770E or 770ED computer, and updates the IBM
ThinkPad 770 User's Guide . Read this supplement with the IBM ThinkPad 770 User's Guide , or with
the IBM ThinkPad 770E/770ED Online Book , which is preinstalled on the hard disk in your computer.
This supplement is organized as follows:
Chapter 1. “Corrections to the Previous User's Guide,” provides corrections to the IBM
ThinkPad 770 User's Guide .
Chapter 2. “Supplementary Information,” provides additional information for the IBM ThinkPad
770 User's Guide .
Chapter 3. “New Functions for the 770E or 770ED Computer,” describes how to use some
unique functions of the ThinkPad 770E or 770ED computer.
Appendix A. “Specifications and Operating Requirements,” describes the specifications and
operating requirements associated with your computer.
Appendix B. “Product Warranty,” contains the warranty statements for your computer.
Appendix C. “Notices,” provides the notices for this book.
Thank you for selecting an IBM ThinkPad 770E or 770ED
computer!
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Finding Information See the following table and find the information you want to know.
If you want to... See the...
Set up your computer Setup Guide
Know how to open the online book “Using the ThinkPad Online Book” on page 4
Know how to use the Recovery CD “Using the Recovery CD” on page 26
Know how to use the Customization
CD “Using the ThinkPad Customization CD” on page 25
Reinstall the operating system or
hardware device drivers “Advanced” in the online book
Attention
Print the software installation section of the online
book before you format the hard disk drive.
Know about hot or warm plug and
unplug functions
ThinkPad 770 User's Guide and “Hot and Warm Plug and
Unplug Functions” on page 11
Know about how to use the DVD
drive
ThinkPad 770ED DVD Drive User's Guide
Register your computer “Registering Your Computer” on page 8
Back up your computer “Backing Up Your System” on page 22
Be aware of hints, tips, or limitations
for using your computer “Hints, Tips, and Limitations” on page 29
Solve a system resource conflict “Basics” in the online book
Solve a problem ThinkPad 770 User's Guide or the online book
Use modem features “Using the Modem Features” on page 17
Attention
If you power off the computer, wait at least 5 seconds before you power it on again.
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Contents
Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Chapter 1. Corrections to the Previous User's Guide .... 1
Changing a Power-On Password or HDD Password ....... 2
Removing a Power-On Password or HDD Password ....... 3
Using the ThinkPad Online Book ................... 4
Undocking When Your Computer Is Powered On or in Suspend
Mode (Hot or Warm Undocking) .................. 5
Chapter 2. Supplementary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Registering Your Computer ...................... 8
Installing the UltraBay II Travel Cover ................ 9
Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally ............... 9
Hot and Warm Plug and Unplug Functions ............ 11
Supported Devices by Operating System ........... 12
Device Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the ThinkPad Configuration Program ............ 14
Enabling the IDE Drive on the Docking Station ......... 15
Setting to 3-Channel IDE Mode ................. 15
Setting to 2-Channel IDE Mode ................. 16
Using the Modem Features ..................... 17
Using the 56-Kbps Modem .................... 19
Telephony Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 3. New Functions for the 770E or 770ED Computer 21
Backing Up Your System ...................... 22
Recovering Lost or Damaged Software ............ 23
Hints, Tips, and Limitations ..................... 29
Using an External Keyboard ................... 29
Using the Hard Disk Drive .................... 29
Hot or Warm Docking to a Docking Station (Windows 95 Only) 29
Hot Plugging or Unplugging a PCMCIA Card ......... 30
Using a Second CardBus Card ................. 30
Increasing Memory Capacity ................... 30
Using the COM Port in OS/2 .................. 30
Using the Bay Eject Lever .................... 31
Using a Microphone ........................ 31
Using the Power Management Modes ............. 32
Changing Batteries during Battery-Powered Operation ... 33
Using the Telephony Function .................. 34
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Using the MPEG driver in Windows NT 4.0 .......... 34
Using the Video Capture Driver in Windows NT ....... 36
Using the NetMeeting Software ................. 38
Appendix A. Features and Specifications ........... 39
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Appendix B. Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Electronic Emission Notices ..................... 46
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .. 46
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des
Communications du Canada .................. 47
European Community Directive Conformance Statement .. 47
Telecommunication Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Telephone
Company Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fax Branding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Industry Canada Requirements ................. 50
Product Notice Requirements .................... 53
Notice for Australia .......................... 53
Using Your Computer Comfortably and Safely .......... 54
Handling Your ThinkPad Computer ............... 54
Cleaning Your Computer ..................... 57
Carrying Your Computer ..................... 57
Extending Your Computer's Battery Life ............ 57
Ergonomics Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Ruggedized Mobile Computers ................. 60
For More Information ....................... 60
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Chapter 1. Corrections to the Previous User's Guide
This chapter corrects information in the IBM ThinkPad User's Guide
770 (part number 06J0764). Use this information instead of the
corresponding information in the User's Guide .
Changing a Power-On Password or HDD Password ....... 2
Removing a Power-On Password or HDD Password ....... 3
Using the ThinkPad Online Book ................... 4
Undocking When Your Computer Is Powered On or in Suspend
Mode (Hot or Warm Undocking) .................. 5
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Changing a Power-On Password or HDD Password
1 Power off your computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then
power it on again. A password prompt appears.
Note: The power-on and HDD password prompts are different.
The prompt shown above is the power-on prompt.
2 Type your current password; then press the Spacebar.
3 Type the new password: then press the Spacebar.
4 Type the new password again to verify it; then press Enter.
Format
To change the password, type as follows:
ccccc_nnnnn_nnnnn
ccccc : Current password
nnnnn : New password
You have changed your password.
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Removing a Power-On Password or HDD Password
1 Power off your computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then
power it on again. A password prompt appears.
Note: The power-on and HDD password prompts are different.
The prompt shown above is the HDD prompt.
2 Type your current password; then press the Spacebar; then
press Enter. You have removed your password.
For changing or removing a supervisor password, refer to the
instructions starting on page 2-19 of the IBM ThinkPad 770 User's
Guide . However, step 6 on page 2-20 should read:
“Type the new password. Press Enter. A submenu appears:”
instead of:
“Type the new password. Press Spacebar. A submenu appears:”
Chapter 1. Corrections to the Previous User's Guide 3

Using the ThinkPad Online Book
Your ThinkPad computer has an online book containing the following
advanced information:
Using your computer in foreign countries
Using a PC Card
Resolving system resources conflicts
Controlling and managing systems over a network
Installing software
Solving computer problems
To start the online book, do the following:
1 Click on Start.
2 Move the cursor to Programs and ThinkPad 770E/770ED;
then click on ThinkPad 770E/770ED User's Guide.
The online book appears. Go to the section you want, and make a
printout if necessary.
Note: You can also start the online book from the Customization CD. From
the the ThinkPad Customization Center main menu, click on Online
Library; then click on Click here to launch the online User's
Guide.
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