IBM ThinkPad 770 User manual

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

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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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Undocking When Your Computer Is Powered On or in
Suspend Mode (Hot or Warm Undocking)
To undock your computer from the docking station when the
computer is operating ( hot undocking ) or when the computer is in
suspend mode ( warm undocking ), do the following.
1 Select Start in Windows 95, and then Eject PC. The LCD on
your computer turns off and on.
Preloaded Applications
ThinkPad Information
ThinkPad Tools
Programs
Documents
Settings
Find
Help
RUN...
Suspend
Shut Down...
Eject PC
Or:
Turn the security key of the docking station to the Eject position
and release the key.
An eject request is made to the operating system. It might take
some time for this eject operation to end.
Note for using the docking station:
You might not be able to read the indicator panel or access the
diskette drive easily on the SelectaDock I docking station when it is
docked with the port replicator.
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2 When you hear a beep, turn the security key to the Eject
position. Now you can eject your computer from the docking
station.
If the operating system rejects the eject request, a message
appears on the screen. If this happens, try cold undocking .
Note: To see if the eject operation is complete, click on Start again
and see if the Eject PC icon still appears. If the icon still
appears, wait until it disappears.
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Chapter 2. Supplementary Information
This chapter provides supplementary information to the ThinkPad
770 User's Guide . Read this chapter with that User's Guide .
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
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Registering Your Computer
After setting up your computer, take a few moments to complete the
ThinkPad registration. The information provided by you will help IBM
to better serve you in the future. To register with the Windows 95
Desktop, do the following:
1 Double-click on the Register icon ( ).
2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the
registration.
Note: If your computer uses a different operating system, go to the
following Web site to complete registration:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/register
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Installing the UltraBay II Travel Cover
You can install the UltraBay II travel cover in the UltraBay II to
reduce your computer's weight when traveling.
UltraBay II travel cover
To remove the UltraBay II device, see the ThinkPad 770 User's
Guide .
Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally
If you are installing a drive or the UltraBay II travel cover in the
UltraBay II, you can connect your diskette drive to the
external-diskette-drive connector and use it as an external diskette
drive. To remove a device from the UltraBay II, see the ThinkPad
770 User's Guide .
To attach the diskette drive externally, do as follows:
1 Power off your computer.
2 Open the connector cover on the rear side of the computer.
3 Connect the cable to the external-diskette-drive connector on
the computer.
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4 Connect the opposite end of the cable to the external diskette
drive.
To detach the external diskette drive, push the connector lock on
both sides 1; then disconnect the cable from the connector 2.
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Hot and Warm Plug and Unplug Functions
Your ThinkPad 770E or 770ED computer enables you to attach or
detach devices dynamically ( hot or warm plug or unplug ) in the
UltraBay II.
Hot plug or unplug means to attach or detach a device with your
computer powered on.
Warm plug or unplug means to attach or detach a device while
your computer is in suspend mode.
The ThinkPad 770E or 770ED computer has an LED that indicates
when you can safely remove a device from the UltraBay II. For a
description of the different LED color indications, see “Knowing the
LED Color Indications” in the ThinkPad 770 User's Guide .
The following table shows how to swap the device in the UltraBay II
or attach the diskette drive externally.
If you want to... You need to...
swap the device in the
UltraBay II release the bay eject levers; then a message appears. Make sure the
LED stays green and there is no
beep; then swap the device.
attach the diskette drive
externally power off your computer; then attach the external diskette drive.
Note:
Some devices or configurations might not support hot
plugging or unplugging. See the next section for details.
If the LED is blinking orange, you cannot operate.
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Supported Devices by Operating System
Devices that support the hot and warm plug or unplug function are
shown in the following tables according to operating system:
OS/2
Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0
Battery Diskette
Drive HDD CD-ROM Drive DVD Drive
Hot plug or
unplug Yes Yes No No No
Warm plug
or unplug Yes Yes No No No
Battery Diskette
Drive HDD CD-ROM Drive DVD Drive
Hot plug or
unplug Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Warm plug
or unplug Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Notes:
1. The LED might not go on, or you might not hear a beep or see a
message, when a device is hot or warm plugged or unplugged under
OS/2.
2. Hot or warm plugging or unplugging of an IDE device (CD-ROM drive or
DVD drive) is not supported in 2-channel IDE mode.
Device Restrictions
The restrictions on some of the devices are as follows:
For the Diskette Drive:
You cannot hot plug or hot unplug the diskette drive in the
UltraBay II when drive A is assigned to the external diskette
drive. The external diskette drive is the drive connected to the
system's or to the SelectaBase 770 Port Replicator's external
drive port, or the one installed in the docking station.
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This applies to the following conditions:
– Your system starts with the external diskette drive attached
and without a diskette drive in the UltraBay II.
– You set the FDD setting to External using PS2.EXE and start
your system without the internal drive installed (in the
UltraBay II) nor the external diskette drive attached.
For Other IDE Devices:
– HDD:
You cannot use the hot and warm plug and unplug functions.
–CD-ROM drive and DVD drive:
You cannot use the hot and warm plug and unplug functions
in 2-channel IDE mode. Refer to the table on page 16.
Attention
If you hot or warm swap the DVD or CD-ROM drive, make
sure the drive has stopped rotating.
For the Battery:
Do not hot unplug a secondary battery from the UltraBay II when
the system is working under the secondary battery power. The
power might go off. You might have this situation if you have the
secondary battery inserted in the UltraBay II and if:
– The AC Adapter is not connected and there is no primary
battery.
– The AC Adapter is not connected and the primary battery
power is low.
To see whether your computer is running under the secondary
battery power, see the battery status indicator on the LCD
indicator panel.
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Using the ThinkPad Configuration Program
The 770E or 770ED computer features a new window design for the
ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 95. The function of
the ThinkPad Configuration program has not changed (see the
User's Guide for more infromation).
To start the ThinkPad Configuration program, find the ThinkPad icon
on the right side of the taskbar; then double-click on the icon.
The following window appears:
Note: You can also start the ThinkPad Configuration program as follows:
1 Click on Start.
2 Move the cursor on Programs and ThinkPad; then click on
ThinkPad Configuration.
System
Information
TrackPoint
Audio
MIDI
Parallel
Port
External
Display
Docking
Station
Serial Port
LCD
Intenal
Modem
Power
Management
MPEG /
Enhanced
Video
PC Card
Slots
Accessibility
Options
UltraBay
Infrared
The window design for Windows NT, Windows 3.11, and OS/2 has
not changed.
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