IBM ThinkPad 770 User manual

IBM ThinkPad 770 User's Guide
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Information” on page vii, Appendix C, and Appendix E.
First Edition (September 1997)
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Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Laser Compliance Statement ..................... ix
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer ......... 1-1
Knowing the Indicators on the LCD Indicator Panel ....... 1-7
Using the Fn Key Function ..................... 1-9
Using the Numeric Keypad .................... 1-11
Knowing the LED Color Indications ............... 1-12
Functional Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Audio with 3D Stereo Sound .................. 1-13
Video Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Video Phone Features ..................... 1-14
System Management Features ................ 1-14
TrackPoint with Enhanced Controls .............. 1-14
Chapter 2. Fine-Tuning Your Computer ............ 2-1
Starting the ThinkPad Configuration Program .......... 2-3
ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows 95 ...... 2-3
ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows NT ...... 2-4
ThinkPad Configuration for DOS ................ 2-5
Switching Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Switching between the External Display and Television ... 2-7
Using the TrackPoint ......................... 2-9
Operating the TrackPoint ..................... 2-9
Cleaning the Cap ........................ 2-10
Customizing the TrackPoint .................. 2-10
Using the ThinkPad Online Book ................. 2-15
Using the Security Features .................... 2-16
Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Using the Personalization Editor ............... 2-24
Saving Battery Power ....................... 2-26
Using the Power Management Modes ............ 2-26
Using Other Battery Saving Methods ............. 2-30
Checking the Battery Status .................. 2-31
Using the Fuel Program .................... 2-32
Using the Audio Features ..................... 2-35
Using the 3D Sound Retrieval System (SRS) Function .. 2-36
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Using the MIDI Features .................... 2-37
Using the ThinkPad Modem .................... 2-39
Using the ThinkPad Modem in Windows 95 and Windows
NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Using the ThinkPad Modem in OS/2 ............. 2-41
Using the 56 Kbps Modem ................... 2-41
Telephony Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Using the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter ......... 2-44
Using the DVD Enhanced Video Adapter with Windows 95 2-45
Using the Enhanced Video Features in OS/2 ........ 2-51
Using Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Knowing Your Configuration .................. 2-56
Setting the Date and Time ................... 2-57
Changing the Drive Startup Sequence ............ 2-57
Chapter 3. Installing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Installing IBM Options ........................ 3-2
Installing a Memory Option .................... 3-2
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the HDD Bay ........ 3-5
Installing the Battery Pack .................... 3-6
Removing and Installing a Device in UltraBay II ....... 3-7
Installing the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter ...... 3-10
Replacing the Backup Battery ................. 3-11
Attaching a Mouse, a Numeric Keypad, or an External
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Inserting or Removing a PC Card ............... 3-15
Installing Other Devices ...................... 3-17
Using a Docking Station .................... 3-17
Using the Security System Lock ............... 3-21
Attaching a Television to Your Computer .......... 3-22
Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems ............ 4-1
Frequently Asked Questions .................... 4-2
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Error Codes or Screen Messages ................ 4-5
No Error Codes or Screen Messages ............ 4-10
An Input Problem ........................ 4-11
A Suspend or Hibernation Problem .............. 4-12
An LCD Problem ........................ 4-16
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An Indicator Problem ...................... 4-17
A Battery Problem ........................ 4-17
A CD-ROM Drive Problem ................... 4-18
A DVD Problem ......................... 4-20
An Infrared Communication Problem ............. 4-21
An Enhanced Video/MPEG Problem ............. 4-22
An Audio or a Telephony Problem .............. 4-22
A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problem ............ 4-23
A Modem Problem ....................... 4-23
Other PC Card Problems .................... 4-26
A SelectaDock Problem .................... 4-26
A Printer Problem ........................ 4-27
An External Display Problem ................. 4-27
A Television Problem ...................... 4-29
Other Option Problems ..................... 4-29
A Software Problem ....................... 4-31
Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Testing Your Computer ...................... 4-32
Chapter 5. Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Information on Your ThinkPad ................... 5-2
Option List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Problem Recording Sheet .................... 5-3
How to Receive Customer Support and Service ......... 5-4
Help by Telephone ........................ 5-4
ThinkPad EasyServ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Getting Help around the World ................. 5-5
Online Housecall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Fax Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Electronic Support Services ................... 5-6
Purchasing Additional Services ................... 5-8
Enhanced PC Support Line ................... 5-8
Network and Server Support Line ................ 5-8
Ordering Support Line Services ................. 5-9
Warranty and Repair Services ................. 5-10
Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates ........... 5-11
Getting Update Diskettes .................... 5-11
Ordering Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
About Your Warranty ...................... 5-11
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Appendix A. Operating Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Power Cord Requirements ..................... A-5
For 2-Pin Power Cords ...................... A-5
For 3-Pin Power Cords ...................... A-6
Appendix B. Installing a New Operating System ...... B-1
Appendix C. Ergonomics Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Appendix D. Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Appendix E. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Electronic Emission Notice ..................... E-2
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .. E-2
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des
Communications du Canada .................. E-3
European Community Directive Conformance Statement .. E-3
Telecommunication Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
Industry Canada Requirements ................... E-6
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7
Avis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7
Avertissement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-8
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-1
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Safety Information
Danger:
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cable is hazardous. To avoid shock
hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving, or opening the covers
of this product or attached devices. The 3-pin power cord must be used with a properly grounded
outlet.
Turn everything OFF.
Turn everything OFF.
First, attach all cables to devices. First, remove the power cord from
the outlet.
Attach the signal cables to
receptacles.
Remove signal cables from
receptacles.
Attach the power cord to an outlet.
Remove all cables from devices.
Turn the device ON.
To Connect To Disconnect
In the U.K., by law:
The telephone line cable must be connected after the power cord.
The power cord must be disconnected after the telephone line cable.
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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 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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Laser Compliance Statement
The optional CD-ROM and DVD drives in the IBM ThinkPad 770 are
laser products. The drives' classification label (shown below) are
located on the top of these drives.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
The CD-ROM and DVD drives are certified in the U.S. to conform to
the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services
21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for
Class I laser products.
In other countries, the drives are certified to conform to the
requirements of EN60825.
Caution:
Do not open the CD-ROM or DVD drive; no user adjustments or
serviceable parts are inside.
Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Class I (1) laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The
CD-ROM and DVD drives have an internal, Class I (1), 0.5-milliwatt,
aluminum gallium-arsenide laser that operates at a wavelength of
760 to 810 nanometers. The design of the laser system and the
CD-ROM and DVD drives ensure that there are no exposure to laser
radiation above a Class I (1) level during normal operation, user
maintenance, or servicing conditions.
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