IBM THINKPAD T30 - User manual

Thank you for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad T Series computer. Match the items on this list with the items in the box. If any item is
missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase.
hComputer hBattery pack Notes:
1. Some models may contain additional
items that are not listed.
2. For some models, a diskette drive is
included in the package.
3. Your computer features IBM
Disk-to-Disk recovery. Everything
needed to recover factory-installed files
and applications is on your hard disk.
Disk-to-Disk recovery eliminates the
need for a Recovery CD. For more
information, see “Recovering
preinstalled software” in the Service
and Troubleshooting Guide.
hPower cord hBooks:
vSetup Guide
vService and
Troubleshooting
Guide
vManual package
for Microsoft
®
Windows
®
hAC adapter hTelephone cable
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Setting up your computer
1. Installing the battery.
a) Align the side of the battery with the side of the battery compartment in the
computer 1; then gently push the battery into the compartment 2.
b) Slide the battery latch to lock it.
2. Connecting to a power source.
Connect the ac adapter to the computer’s power jack (at the rear of the computer).
Make the connections in the order shown.
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3. Turning on the system.
a) Open the computer display. Press the latches 1 and open the display 2. Then
position the display so that it is convenient for viewing.
b) Press the power switch1.
4. Using the UltraNav
™
.
Your ThinkPad computer comes with the UltraNav pointing device. The UltraNav consists of the TrackPoint
®
and the touch
pad, each of which is itself a pointing device with basic functions and extended functions.
You can use both the TrackPoint and the touch pad together. You can also configure the pointing devices to your preferred
settings. For example, you can use the TrackPoint and the touch pad for pointing with their extended functions. Or you can
use the TrackPoint for its pointing function only, and the touch pad for its extended functions only, or vice versa.
For more information about the UltraNav, press the ThinkPad button to open Access ThinkPad, your on-board help system.
Note: Some models have the TrackPoint only, without a touch pad and its buttons.
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5. Using the volume control.
You can adjust the sound level produced by the built-in speakers by using the
following three buttons:
1 Volume down
2 Volume up
3 Mute
If you mute the sound and then turn off your computer, the sound will
remain muted when you turn on your computer again. To turn on the
sound, press the Volume up or Volume down button.
When you press one of these buttons, the volume indicator appears on the screen
for a few seconds. For more information on volume control, see the on-board help
system, Access ThinkPad.
6. Setting up Windows.
Your computer comes with a Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP operating system. After turning on your computer, follow the
instructions on the screen to set up the operating system. This procedure takes approximately 30 minutes, and your computer
restarts several times.
7. Using Access ThinkPad.
Whenever you have a question about your computer, or wish to view IBM Web
sites, simply press the ThinkPad button to open Access ThinkPad.
Access ThinkPad is the comprehensive, on-board help and information center for
your computer. It travels with you, eliminating the need to carry reference manuals.
Find information about your ThinkPad computer and its features by using the
search function. For direct access to help and support, tips from other mobile users,
and information about accessories, software, and upgrades, visit the IBM Web site.
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Installing memory
Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. You can increase the amount of memory in
your computer by installing a PC2100 double data rate (DDR) synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRM)
unbuffered small outline dual inline memory module (SO-DIMM), available as an option, in the memory slot on the
bottom of the computer. SO-DIMMs with different capacities are available.
Note: Use only a PC2100 DDR SDRAM unbuffered SO-DIMM in your computer. If you install a SO-DIMM that is not supported by
your computer, the computer beeps, and the system does not start. You can purchase the appropriate memory option from your IBM
reseller or IBM marketing representative.
Attention: Before you start installing a module, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static
electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the SO-DIMM.
To install the SO-DIMM, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac adapter and all cables from the
computer.
2. Close the computer display, and turn it over.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Loosen the screw on the memory slot cover; then remove the cover.
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If the SO-DIMM is already in the memory slot, remove it to make room for the
new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same
time. Be sure to save it for future use.
5. Find the notch on the side of the SO-DIMM.
Attention: To avoid damaging the SO-DIMM, do not touch its contact edge.
6. With the notched end of the SO-DIMM toward the right side of the socket, insert
the SO-DIMM into the socket at an angle of about 20 degrees 1; then press it
firmly 2.
7. Pivot the SO-DIMM until it snaps into place.
Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily.
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8. Replace the memory slot cover over the memory slot, aligning the back side of the cover first; then tighten the screw.
Attention: When you have added or upgraded a memory card, do not use your computer until you have closed the memory
slot cover. Never use the computer with the cover open.
9. Put the battery back in place and turn the computer over again.
To make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows:
1. Turn the computer on.
2. While the “Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility”message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The
IBM BIOS Setup Utility screen appears. The “Installed memory”item shows the total amount of memory installed in your
computer. For example, if you install a 256-MB SO-DIMM into a computer whose built-in memory is 256 MB, the quantity
shown in “Installed memory”should be 512 MB.
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Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both:
IBM
ThinkPad
TrackPoint
UltraNav
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
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