IBM ThinkPad 560Z Notebook PC Model 560Z manuale d’uso

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Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Safety Information” on page xiii, Appendix B, and “Notices” on page 163. First Edition (June 1998) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: I[...]

Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 560Z Computer The thin and light IBM ThinkPad 560Z computer is designed to satisfy your mobile computing needs. We hope you enjoy its fast processing power, brilliant display, and flexible communication capability. iii Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52[...]

Functional Highlights Ultra portability The slim computer has excellent portability to assist you anytime and anywhere. High-speed processor The Intel Pentium II processor enables high-speed data processing and provides advanced performance. Large-capacity hard disk drive The large customer-upgradable hard disk drive provides for your demanding dat[...]

Communication The 56-Kbps modem (on a PC Card) allows for efficient data and fax communication. Your computer's infrared technology enables wireless point-to-point communication with other systems or devices equipped with an infrared port. v Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52[...]

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Contents Functional Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv About This Book ............................ x i Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer ....... 1 Identifying the Hardware Features .................. 2 System-Status Indicators . [...]

Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer ............. 6 7 Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Entering a Password ....................... 6 9 Setting a Password ........................ 7 0 Changing or Removing a Password .............. 7 4 Using the Personalization Editor .................. 8 0 Entering Your Person[...]

Recovering Lost or Damaged Software .............. 133 Using the Diskette Factory .................... 133 Using the ThinkPad Customization CD ............. 133 Using the Recovery CD ..................... 135 Chapter 5. Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Information on Your Computer ................... 139 Option List . . .[...]

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 x IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52[...]

About This Book This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM ThinkPad 560Z computer. Be sure to read the ThinkPad Setup Guide and Chapter 1 of this book before using the computer. describes the features and specifications associated with your computer , including information on power cords. contains the warranty statements for [...]

Icons Used in This Book For procedures or information unique to the operating system installed in your computer: WI N 98 Information for Microsoft Windows 98 users OS/2 Information for IBM Operating System/2 (OS/2) users WI N 95 Information for Microsoft Windows 95 users DOS Information for IBM DOS users WI N NT Information for Microsoft Windows NT[...]

Safety Information Electrical Safety Notice Note: 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. DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cable is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as sho[...]

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. DANGER The lithium battery (IBM P/N 12J1695 UL-recognized componen[...]

Getting Familiar with Y our Computer This chapter provides basic information about your computer. Note If you power off the computer, wait at least 5 seconds before you power it on again. If you put your computer into suspend or hibernation mode, you should also wait at least 5 seconds before resuming normal operation. To power off the computer wit[...]

Identifying the Hardware Features Identifying the Hardware Features Front View 2 3 4 10 12 13 14 11 15 16 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52[...]

Identifying the Hardware Features 1 The color LCD screen displays computer output. 2 The brightness control moves up or down to adjust the brightness of the display. 3 The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling audio. 4 The keyboard is used to enter data into the computer. (To us[...]

Identifying the Hardware Features Rear View 8 7 9 5 4 6 10 3 1 2 11 1 The external-diskette- drive connector is where you connect the cable of the external diskette drive. 2 The fan louver allows the inside of the computer to stay cool. Do not place anything in front of the louver that might block air flow. The cooling fan starts at power-on, and t[...]

Identifying the Hardware Features Bottom View (with Battery Installed) 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 The power shutdown switch is used to turn the computer off when an application locks up or the computer will not accept any input. Use the tip of a pen to press this switch. 2 The expansion connectors allow you to connect the port replicator (available as an opti[...]

System-Status Indicators System-Status Indicators The system-status indicators on the computer show the current status of your computer by their on or off states and colors (green and orange). Each indicator is identified with a symbol. The following shows the location and the meaning of each icon: 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 1 A 6 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's [...]

System-Status Indicators Symbol Color Meaning 1 Battery Green Enough battery power remains for operation. Orange The battery pack is being charged. Blinking orange The battery pack needs to be charged. If the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. 2 Hard disk in use Orange Data is being read from or written to the hard di[...]

Functions of Your Computer Functions of Your Computer Your computer features a diskette drive that is attached externally. Your computer also has unique keyboard functions and utility programs for easy configuration. This section describes the following features: External diskette drive Keyboard functions ThinkPad utility programs The Online User&a[...]

Functions of Your Computer 2 Attach the cable first to the external diskette drive; then attach it to the external-diskette-drive connector on the side of the computer. Press the sides of the connector 1 as you connect it to the devices 2 . External diskette drive External-diskette-drive connector 1 1 1 1 2 2 Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your C[...]

Functions of Your Computer Keyboard Functions Your computer's keyboard has the following functions: TrackPoint Fn key Numeric keypad TrackPoint The keyboard contains a unique cursor-pointing device called the TrackPoint . Pointing, selecting, and dragging all become part of a single process you can perform without moving your fingers from thei[...]

Functions of Your Computer The TrackPoint consists of a stick on the keyboard and a pair of click buttons below the keyboard. Movement of the cursor on the screen is controlled by the amount of pressure you apply to the nonslip cap on the stick in any direction parallel to the keyboard; the stick itself does not move. The speed at which the cursor [...]

Functions of Your Computer Left click button Right click button Cursor Stick 2 Press the click buttons with either thumb to select and drag as required by your software. By enabling Press-to-Select, you can make the TrackPoint stick function the same as the left or right click button. For more information “Customizing the TrackPoint” on page 36[...]

Functions of Your Computer Fn Key The Fn key function allows you to change operational features instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the Fn key 1 ; then press the appropriate function key 2 ( F1 to F12 , PgUp , PgDn , or BackSpace ). 1 2 The Fn Key Lock Function The following setup gives you the same effect as when you pr[...]

Functions of Your Computer The following table shows the function of the F n key combined with keys: Feature and icon Key Combination Meaning Power Mode Functions Fuel-Gauge display on or off + (Only for OS/2 or Windows users) If you press this key combination, the window for the battery status appears or disappears. You can set parameters for batt[...]

Functions of Your Computer Feature and icon Key Combination Meaning Screen expansion + The LCD screen image size switches between expanded and normal mode if the size of your LCD image is smaller than that of the physical LCD. Volume up + The volume increases. Volume down + The volume decreases. Mute + Sound turns off. Note: To turn on the sound, p[...]

Functions of Your Computer Numeric Keypad The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if they were a 10-key numeric keypad. (The numeric keypad on the keyboard is not active when the external keyboard or the external numeric keypad is attached to the computer.) To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press and hold Shift and then press [...]

Functions of Your Computer ThinkPad Utility Programs Your computer has the following utility programs for easy configuration: Easy-Setup ThinkPad Configuration program This section summarizes these utility programs. Easy-Setup Your computer provides a user-friendly program called Easy-Setup , which allows you to select various setup parameters: Con[...]

Functions of Your Computer 4 Change the items you wish to change. 5 Click on Exit to exit from the submenu. 6 Click on Restart to exit from the “Easy-Setup” menu. Your computer restarts. Changing the Screen Color You can change the color of the “Easy-Setup” menu by pressing the Ctrl + PgUp keys or by pressing the Ctrl + PgDn keys. To return[...]

Functions of Your Computer The Quick Boot button enables or disables the Simple Boot Flag function. Simple Boot Flag function This function automatically optimizes the behavior and boot performance of the BIOS and operating system, based on the installed operating system and previous boot. If this function is Enabled and once a Plug and Play–capa[...]

Functions of Your Computer To change the date and time, do the following: 1 Move the cursor to any field (Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second); then type the date and time. 2 Click on OK to save the changes or on Cancel to cancel them. Instead of typing, you can place the pointer on any of the arrow icons ( , , , o r ) to adjust the date and tim[...]

Functions of Your Computer You must be extremely careful not to specify a wrong device during a copy, save, or a format operation after you change your startup sequence. If you specify a wrong device, your data and programs might be erased or overwritten. To change the startup sequence, do the following: 1 Click on Start up in the “Easy-Setup” [...]

Functions of Your Computer 2 Click on one of the following: Power-On in the submenu. The “Power-On” submenu appears: The FDD-1 icon is the diskette drive in the computer. If you have an additional diskette drive connected to a port replicator, that drive becomes FDD-2 . 22 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06[...]

Functions of Your Computer Network in the submenu. This function can be used only with ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature (option). The “Network” submenu appears, where you can enable or disable the Wake on LAN function: 1 1 If Wake on LAN is enabled, the network administrator can power on remote machines connected in a LAN[...]

Functions of Your Computer 4 Select the first device you want for the startup sequence; then click on it. The device moves up to box 1 . You cannot set a hard disk drive before a PC Card. If you are using a remote program loading (RPL) system through a token-ring card or some other network card, do the following: a Select Network in either the Powe[...]

Functions of Your Computer ThinkPad Configuration Program To get specific details about ThinkPad Configuration program, click the help button. The ThinkPad Configuration program allows you to set up and customize the computer's built-in devices to your needs. For example, you can enable or disable a port, switch between your computer's LC[...]

Functions of Your Computer The following window appears: 6 5 6 2 3 4 1 1 The Display Device buttons. Click on one of these buttons to set the display output type to the LCD, external monitor, or both. 2 The Power Scheme buttons change the preset power options. 3 The Launch Device Manager button displays the “System Properties” window, where you[...]

Functions of Your Computer WI N NT For Windows NT: To start the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows NT, do as follows: 1 Click on Start at the bottom corner of the screen. 2 Move the cursor on Programs , ThinkPad ; then click on ThinkPad Configuration . The following window appears: 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 7 8 1 1 The One-Touch Setup buttons. Click on[...]

Functions of Your Computer 5 The Exit button. Click on this button to save the changes you made and to exit the ThinkPad Configuration window. 6 The View Angle buttons. Click on the front view or the rear view (with or without the port replicator) buttons to display the hardware feature locations. 7 The Device buttons. Click on the button of your c[...]

Functions of Your Computer Online User's Guide Your computer features an Online User's Guide , so that you will always have key information at your fingertips even if you are traveling. It contains the following information: Basic: – Using your computer outside your country – Using the audio features – Using your computer with a PC [...]

Backing Up Your System Backing Up Your System To back up your system or reinstall the operating system, your ThinkPad computer has the following features: The ThinkPad Customization CD The Recovery CD The Diskette Factory program ConfigSafe The ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board For more information about recovering lost or damaged software “Rec[...]

Backing Up Your System For more information about installing a new operating system (such as Windows NT) and device drivers “Advanced” in the Online User's Guide . ConfigSafe ConfigSafe is an application program for Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT that periodically takes snapshots of your system files. If your computer does not opera[...]

Replacing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack To replace the battery pack, do as follows: 1 Power off your computer, or enter hibernation mode. 2 Close the LCD and turn the computer over. 3 Slide the battery pack latch 1 ; then slide the battery pack toward the front of the computer and remove the battery pack. 1 You can replace the battery[...]

Replacing the Battery Pack 4 Align the guides on the fully charged spare 1 with the guides on the computer 2 ; then slide the battery pack into the computer. Fully press the battery pack into the computer. When it is fully installed, the battery pack latch 3 automatically locks into place. 3 2 1 5 Turn the computer over again; then power on. You ha[...]

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Extending the Featur es of Y our Computer This chapter provides information about how to attach external devices or to increase memory. Customizing the TrackPoint ..................... 3 6 Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Installing the DIMM ........................ 4 0 Removing the DIMM .....................[...]

Customizing the TrackPoint Customizing the TrackPoint You can customize the TrackPoint by doing the following: 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on the TrackPoint button ( ). 3 Click on TrackPoint Properties... . The “TrackPoint Properties” window appears: You can set the following features in this window: Press-to-Select Sens[...]

Customizing the TrackPoint If you check Enable dragging , you can drag the icon that you select with the TrackPoint stick by putting light pressure on the stick. If you check Enable Release-to-Select , you can click simply by lifting your finger quickly off the TrackPoint. Moving the cursor onto an icon and then lifting your finger off the TrackPoi[...]

Customizing the TrackPoint Setting Sensitivity This function adjusts the force required for both cursor movement and Press-to-Select. Slide toward Firm Touch to increase the force needed to move the cursor and to activate Press-to-Select. Slide toward Light Touch to decrease the force needed to move the cursor and to activate Press-to-Select. 38 IB[...]

Increasing Memory Increasing 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 dual inline memory module (DIMM) , available as an option. Different capacities of DIMM (up to 64 MB) are available. You can install a DIMM directly in the memory slot[...]

Increasing Memory Installing the DIMM To install the DIMM, do the following: 1 Power off the computer; then disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the LCD, turn the computer over, and then remove the battery pack. 3 Loosen the screw on the memory slot cover; then remove the cover. 40 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Refere[...]

Increasing Memory To avoid damaging the DIMM, do not touch its contact edge. 4 Install the DIMM into the memory slot. a Find the notch on the side of the DIMM. b With the notched end of the DIMM toward the right side of the socket, insert the DIMM, at an angle of approximately 20°, into the socket; then press it firmly 1 . c Pivot the DIMM until i[...]

Increasing Memory 5 Replace the memory slot cover over the memory slot, aligning the back side of the cover first; then tighten the screw. 6 Replace the battery pack. 7 Turn the computer over again and power it on. Then confirm that the new memory size appears at the upper left corner of the screen. For example, if you install a 32-MB DIMM into you[...]

Increasing Memory 2. If you changed the memory installed in the computer, you need to create a new hibernation file as follows: a) Power off the computer. b) Remove the DIMM you added. c) Power on the computer and disable hibernation mode. d) Add the DIMM. e) Enable hibernation mode. To disable and enable hibernation mode “Basic” in the Online [...]

Increasing Memory 4 Press out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. 5 Remove the DIMM. Be sure to save the DIMM for future use. 6 Replace the memory slot cover; then tighten the screw. 7 Replace the battery pack. 8 Turn the computer over again; then connect the AC Adapter and all the cables you disconnected. 44 IBM ThinkPad 5[...]

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the original, built-in hard disk drive with an optional one. You can purchase the option from your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Power off the computer; t[...]

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 3 Remove the coin screw by rotating it counterclockwise with a coin, as shown 1 ; then remove the hard disk drive cover 2 . 1 2 4 Pull the strap of the hard disk drive to remove the drive. 5 Insert the new hard disk drive into the bay. Make sure you connect the drive firmly. 6 Replace the hard disk drive cover, and rei[...]

Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard This section explains how to attach an external mouse, external numeric keypad, and external keyboard to your computer. Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad You can attach an external mouse or numeric keypad to the external-input-device connect[...]

Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard You can use both the IBM PS/2 Miniature Mouse and the TrackPoint as an input device. To connect a mouse other than an IBM PS/2 Miniature Mouse “Disabling the TrackPoint” on page 51. If you want to use both the external numeric keypad and mouse at the same time, first connect the keypad cable to the[...]

Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse If you want to attach an external keyboard to your computer, do the one of the following: Use the optional keyboard/mouse cable. Use an optional port replicator. The external keyboard will not work if it is connected directly to the computer's external-inpu[...]

Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard To attach the external keyboard, power off the computer, attach the keyboard to the keyboard connector of the keyboard/mouse cable 1 , and then attach the keyboard/mouse cable to the computer 2 . You can attach a mouse to the mouse connector of the keyboard/mouse cable. 1 2 Keyboard/mouse cable Keyboar[...]

Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard Disabling the TrackPoint The TrackPoint is designed to work simultaneously with another pointing device (such as a mouse) attached to the system. But some mouse types require the TrackPoint to be disabled before you can use them, such as: A mouse that is not fully compatible with the PS/2 mouse connect[...]

Attaching an External Monitor Attaching an External Monitor This section provides information about using the computer LCD and an external monitor. The LCD of your computer displays in SVGA (800-by-600 resolution) video mode and 16M colors. If you attach an external monitor that supports resolution higher than VGA mode, you can achieve a maximum of[...]

Attaching an External Monitor Do not change the display output location while a moving picture is being drawn—for example, playing a movie or a game. Stop the application before changing the display output location. 4 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. See “ThinkPad Configuration Program” on page 25. 5 Change the display output locatio[...]

Attaching an External Monitor a) Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. b) Click on the other External Display ( ) button (on the right side of the screen). c) Click on the Advanced... button. d) Click on the Monitor tab. e) Click on the Change... button. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen[...]

Attaching an External Monitor Displaying output on the LCD or on both the LCD and the external monitor ( LCD or LCD + External Display ) Displaying output on the monitor ( External Display ) Resolution Supported Color Depth 640x480 16, 256, 64K, and 16M 800x600 256, 64K, and 16M 1024x768 (virtual screen) 256 and 64K You can use the virtual screen f[...]

Installing a PC Card Installing a PC Card This section describes how to install a PC Card. Do not insert a PC Card while the computer is in suspend mode. Otherwise, the system might hang. Your computer has two PC Card slots (upper slot and lower slot) and supports the following types of cards: PC Card (Type I, Type II, and Type III) CardBus Zoomed [...]

Installing a PC Card Upper slot Lower slot 3 Press the PC Card firmly into the connector until the eject button pops out. Then pull the eject button out slightly 1 and fold it toward you 2 . 1 2 Eject button Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your Computer 57 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52[...]

Installing a PC Card You have completed setting up the PC Card, and you can now use it. For information on how to use the PC Card software “Basic” in the Online User's Guide . For Windows 98: If you have not installed the PC Card driver, Windows 98 starts “PCMCIA Card Services Wizard” to install it. Follow the instructions on the scree[...]

Installing a PC Card Removing the PC Card Before removing a PC Card, you must stop it . Otherwise, the system might freeze or data might be corrupted or lost. 1 Stop the card. To stop the PC Card “Basic” in the Online User's Guide . 2 Raise the PC Card eject button 1 for the PC Card you want to remove. Then press the PC Card eject button 2[...]

Installing a PC Card Installing the PC Card Modem Your computer can be connected only to a public telephone line (analog line). Do not use a digital telephone line. Use of a phone line other than an analog can damage your modem. Danger : To avoid shock hazard, do not connect the cable to or disconnect the cable from the telephone outlet on the wall[...]

Installing a PC Card 5 Release the telephone jack socket on the PC Card modem. For example, push the push-pop of the PC Card modem 1 . For other types of modems, follow the instructions in the manual supplied with the modem. 6 Connect one end of the telephone cable to the PC Card modem 1 and the other end of the cable to a telephone outlet 2 . Chap[...]

Installing a PC Card You have completed setting up the PC Card modem. For details on PC Card Support Software “Basic” in the Online User's Guide . If your computer shares a single telephone cable with a telephone, use the cable supplied with your computer. 62 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12[...]

Using a Port Replicator Using a Port Replicator After you dock your computer to a port replicator, all connectors on the rear of the computer are covered and are not available for use. Instead, you can use the connectors on the port replicator, plus extra features. ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature See the user's guide sh[...]

Using a Port Replicator For Windows 98: You can dock or undock the computer while the computer is in suspend mode or when the computer power is turned off. For example, when undocking the computer, you have the following alternatives: Select Eject PC in the Start menu (suspend mode). or: Press the Eject Request button of the port replicator (suspen[...]

Using a Port Replicator Enabling the CardBus Sockets (for Windows 98) The port replicator might not function properly if you attach a computer to it that is in suspend mode. In such a case, enable the CardBus sockets by doing the following: 1 Click on Start , move the cursor to Settings , and then click on Control Panel . 2 Double-click on System .[...]

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Pr otecting Y our Computer This chapter provides information about how to protect your computer from theft or unauthorized use. It also describes how to display your personal information, such as your name or address, on the password prompt screen. Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Entering a Password ........[...]

Using Passwords Using Passwords The password-setting feature helps to prevent your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password, a prompt appears on the screen each time you turn on the computer. You must enter your password at the prompt. You cannot use the computer unless you type the correct password. You can set the following pas[...]

Using Passwords Supervisor password The supervisor password is a tool provided for the system administrator to control many ThinkPad computers. The supervisor password is set by the system administrator and it is not required for users. Users can start the computer without providing the supervisor password. The supervisor password is required only [...]

Using Passwords To enter a password, do the following: 1 Type your password. The symbol appears each time you press a key. Don't hold down a key too long, because the same character will be entered continuously. 2 Press the Enter key. An OK appears if you enter the correct password, and an X appears if you enter the wrong password. If you fail[...]

Using Passwords 3 Click on the type of password you want to set: Power-On , HDD , or Supervisor . 4 Type your desired appropriate password. Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the supervisor password. An unlocked keylock icon indicates that the password is not set. You can type a maximum of seven random characters using a combination[...]

Using Passwords 5 Press Enter . The “Password Confirmation” window appears: 6 Type your password again to verify it; then press Enter again. Your password is set. The following window appears if you are setting the hard-disk-drive or the supervisor password, reminding you to write down the password and keep it in a safe place: 72 IBM ThinkPad 5[...]

Using Passwords Do Not Forget Your Password If you forget your hard-disk-drive or supervisor password, there is no way to reset your password or recover data from the hard disk . You have to take your computer to an IBM reseller or an IBM marketing representative to have the hard disk or the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and[...]

Using Passwords Changing or Removing a Password This security feature prevents someone from removing a password and using your computer. To change or remove a password, do the following: For a Power-On Password or Hard-Disk-Drive Password 1 Power off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then power on the computer. The password prompt appears. [...]

Using Passwords 4 To change the password, type the new password; then press the Spacebar . 5 Type the new password again to verify it; then press Enter . The following window appears, and the system starts: You have changed your password. Write down the password and keep it in a safe place. Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer 75 Title: C79FPMST Cre[...]

Using Passwords For a Supervisor Password 1 Start Easy-Setup. a) Press and hold F1 ; then turn on the computer. b) Hold F1 until the password prompt appears. 2 Enter the supervisor password. The “Easy-Setup” menu appears. 3 Select Password on the menu. 4 Select Supervisor . To change the password, go to setp 8 . 5 To remove the password, enter [...]

Using Passwords 8 Enter the current password and press the Spacebar . 9 Type the new password; then press Enter . Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer 77 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52[...]

Using Passwords 10 Type the new password again to verify it; then press Enter . 11 Press Enter again. 12 Click on Exit ; then Restart . The supervisor password has been changed. Your computer restarts. The following window appears, reminding you to write down the password and keep it in a safe place: Removing a Power-On Password with Supervisor Aut[...]

Using Passwords 6 Press Enter . The “Password Confirmation” window appears: 7 Press Enter again. 8 Click on Exit ; then select Restart . Your computer restarts. The power-on password has been removed. Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer 79 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52[...]

Using the Personalization Editor Using the Personalization Editor With the Personalization Editor, you can display such personal information as your name and address on the screen each time you power on your computer. This feature helps you to identify your computer when identical computers are being used in your location, or to deter theft. Enteri[...]

Using the Personalization Editor To register your name, address, and company on the Personalization Editor, do the following: 1 Power on the computer. 2 Make a backup copy of the Utility Diskette for DOS, Personalization with the Diskette Factory. (For more information “Backing Up Your System” on page 30.) 3 Insert the backup copy of the Utilit[...]

Using the Personalization Editor 5 Click on Personal Data and type the necessary information into the boxes ; click on OK to save your data. If you want to create the background bitmap, continue with step 6; otherwise, go to step 10. 6 Select Background in the “Personalization Editor” window. Windows Paint automatically opens. 7 Draw an image o[...]

Using the Personalization Editor 11 Insert the backup copy of the Utility Diskette for DOS, Personalization into the diskette drive; then power on the computer. 12 Select Update personalization data at the menu window; then follow the instructions on the window. Your data is copied from the Utility Diskette for DOS, Personalization and stored in th[...]

Using Locks Using Locks You can attach a mechanical lock to your computer, to help to prevent it from being removed without your permission. Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole 1 on the left side of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary object. You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the [...]

Using the Security Screw Using the Security Screw You can use the security screw shipped with your computer to prevent the hard disk drive from being removed easily. To replace the coin screw with the security screw, do as follows: 1 Power off the computer; then disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Turn the computer over, a[...]

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Solving Computer Pr oblems Frequently Asked Questions .................... 8 8 Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Using Power Management .................... 101 Using a PC Card ......................... 101 A USB Connector Consideration ................ 102 A CardWizard Consideration ................... 102 U[...]

Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section addresses frequently asked questions. Go to the page indicated in the following chart and do the specified action. Questions Page How can I stop the screen from blanking? 90 How can I set the infrared port? 90 How can I set the serial connector? 91 How can I switch the TrackPoint an[...]

Frequently Asked Questions To solve the problems discussed in this section, you need to use the ThinkPad Configuration program. To start the ThinkPad Configuration program, find the ThinkPad icon on the taskbar; then double-click on the icon. The ThinkPad Configuration program window appears: Display device T rackPoint Serial port Infrared Note: Yo[...]

Frequently Asked Questions My screen keeps blanking when I do not want it to. How can I stop this? You can disable any system timers, such as the LCD turnoff timer or the system standby timer, with the ThinkPad Configuration program. 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on the Power Management button; then click on the Power Schemes [...]

Frequently Asked Questions After your infrared port is enabled, you can use it as a communication port. If it does not work properly, you might have a problem with your communication software or the device that you are trying to communicate with. Check the online help for your communication software if the other device appears to be working properl[...]

Frequently Asked Questions How can I use an external mouse when I am at my desk, but then use the TrackPoint when I am away from my desk? The TrackPoint has an “auto disable” setting that disables it when you power on or restart the computer with an external mouse attached. When you want to enable the TrackPoint, remove the external mouse; then[...]

Frequently Asked Questions 6 Follow the instructions on the screen by selecting Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want ; and then Show all hardware . 7 Select Manufacturers and Models for your monitor. 8 Click on OK to close the “Advanced Property” window. 9 Set Color and Screen area in t[...]

Frequently Asked Questions How can I maximize battery life? To maximize battery life, do the following: Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted (until the battery and power LEDs flash in unison). Recharge the battery completely before using (the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery LED is green)[...]

Frequently Asked Questions 2. Make backup diskettes of the device drivers and applications for your new operating system with the Diskette Factory. For more information “Using the Diskette Factory” on page 133. 3. Make a DOS system diskette that has the DOS FDISK.COM and FORMAT.COM utilities and the CD-ROM device driver for DOS. How can I use t[...]

Considerations Considerations This section discusses considerations you should be aware of and some limitations. WI N 98 For Windows 98: In Windows 98, it takes longer to enter suspend mode and resume normal operation than it does in Windows 95. This performance difference is a result of Windows 98, not the ThinkPad features. For more information a[...]

Considerations WI N 95 For Windows 95: If you are using the Intel USB camera and the system resumes from suspend mode, the USB camera is disabled. To enable it, unplug it and plug it in again. Because of the CD-ROM drive property settings, your computer might not enter suspend mode or hibernation mode after the end of a timeout period specified in [...]

Considerations WI N 3.1 For Windows 3.1: If a memory shortage or memory error occurs, do as follows: 1. Unload any unnecessary drivers from the CONFIG.SYS file. (For example, unload printer drivers if you do not use a printer.) 2. Reconfigure the UMB (upper memory block) using the DEVICEHIGH statement. 3. Use the multiple configuration setup for DO[...]

Considerations If you receive incoming faxes or mail under OS/2, you must set the modem settings in the fax application to one of the following: – Hardware FIFO enabled – Hardware Flow Control on – UART 16550A modem In OS/2 FaxWorks for example, select Utilities , Settings , Modem Type , and Use HW FIFO (16550A) . If you do not set your modem[...]

Considerations You can use the ThinkPad Configuration program from the DOS prompt. To start the program, do the following: 1. Click on Start ; then click on the DOS Prompt icon. The DOS prompt window appears. 2. Type PS2 ? at the DOS prompt. The “ThinkPad Configuration” online help window appears: C: > PS2 ? (C) Copyright IBM Corp. 1993,19[...]

Considerations Using Power Management Suppose you activate the alarm action as follows: Notification: Display message Power level: When the alarm goes off, the computer will Standby . Now if your computer enters suspend or hibernation mode when the battery is low before the alarm message appears, you see the message when the computer resumes. To re[...]

Considerations A USB Connector Consideration If your computer tries to enter suspend mode and the request is rejected, the device in the USB connector might be disabled. If this occurs, do a hot-unplug and -plug operation for the USB device. A CardWizard Consideration If you disabled the PCIC controller and then later reenabled it in the Device Man[...]

Considerations The microphone/line-in jack of your computer supports either microphone input or line-in input, but not both. You need to mute the function you don't use, as follows: 1. Click on Start . 2. Move the cursor to Programs , Accessories , Entertainment , and then Volume Control . 3. Put a check mark in the Mute check box in the colum[...]

Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide The following chart shows how to find or solve a problem. If a beep sounds, if a message appears, or if a function-related problem occurs: 1 Find your symptom from the table and try solving the problem. “Troubleshooting Charts” on page 105. 2 If you can't solve the problem, run the test and make [...]

Troubleshooting Charts Troubleshooting Charts If your computer has an error, it often displays a message or an error code, or a beep sounds when you power it on. Go through the charts and look for your problem. If you find the problem, go to the page indicated and do the specified action. Troubleshooting Chart Page Error codes or messages 106 No er[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Error Codes or Messages Note: In the charts, x can be any character. Message Action I 9990301 I 9990302 I 9990305 (Incorrect connection of the hard disk drive might cause these error codes to appear.) Your computer can't find the startup drive. Do the following: 1. Power off the computer. 2. Press and hold F1 ; then powe[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Message Action 159 (supervisor password error) The hard-disk-drive password is not set the same as the supervisor password. Do the following: 1. Type the supervisor password at the password prompt, and press Enter . 2. Type the hard-disk-drive password at the hard-disk-drive password prompt, and press Enter . 3. A POST error [...]

Troubleshooting Charts Message Action 195 (hibernation error) The system configuration differs between the time your computer entered hibernation mode and the time it exited this mode, and your computer cannot resume normal operation. Change the system configuration to what it was before your computer entered hibernation mode. If the memory size wa[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Message Action 24 xx (video error) Have the computer serviced. 808 x (PC Card slot error) Have the computer serviced. 860 x (pointing device error) Make sure that the external mouse or the external keyboard is connected correctly. If it is connected correctly, Have the computer serviced. Diskette and F1 prompts F2 F10 F1 Make[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Message Action The “Test” submenu Exit Restart Start SystemBoard Memory Display HDD FDD-1 Parallel PCMCIA-1 PCMCIA-2 FDD-2 Serial Infrared Audio USB-1 USB-2 Select the Start icon and follow the instructions to test your system. If you cannot complete the test, have the computer serviced. If the test does not find the prob[...]

Troubleshooting Charts No Error Codes or Messages Problem Action The screen is blank and you don't hear any beeps. Note: If you are not sure whether you heard any beeps, power the computer off; then power it on again, and listen again. If you are using an external monitor, go to “External Monitor Problems” on page 124. If a power-on passwo[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Input Problems Problem Action The cursor does not move after the computer awakens from one of the power management modes. Make sure you followed the instructions in “Advanced” in the Online User's Guide correctly when you installed Windows with the Advanced Power Management (APM) option. All or some keys on the keybo[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The mouse buttons don't work. Change the mouse driver to Standard PS/2 Port Mouse , and then reinstall PS/2 TrackPoint . See “Advanced” in the Online User's Guide for how to install the driver. A number appears when you type a letter. The numeric lock function is on. To disable it, press and hold [...]

Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The computer does not return from suspend mode, or the suspend lamp stays on and the computer does not work. The computer automatically enters suspend or hibernation mode when the battery power is empty. Do one of the following: Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one and then press Fn . Connect the A[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The computer does not enter hibernation mode with the Fn + F12 key combination. Enable hibernation mode as follows: For Windows 98: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on Power Management ( ). 3. Click on the Hibernation tab. 4. Click on the Enable hibernation... button. 5. Click on the Create[...]

Troubleshooting Charts LCD Problems Problem Action The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: The display device driver is installed correctly. The display resolution and color depth are correctly set. The monitor type is correct. To check, do as follows: 1. Click on Start . 2. Move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel . 3. Click on[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Indicator Problems Problem Action The battery status indicator does not go on even though a battery pack is installed in the computer. The over-current protection device inside the battery pack has been activated. Wait several hours and try again. If the indicator still does not go on, replace the battery pack or have the com[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery pack. The over-current protective function in the battery pack might be activated. Power off the computer for 1 minute to reset this function; then power it back on again. A Hard-Disk-Drive Problem Problem Action The hard disk drive makes an intermitten[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action Incorrect data is sent between your computer and a communicating device. Make sure that: The distance and angle between your computer and the device is within the set range. The communication speeds are the same. There are no other devices that radiate infrared rays, such as remote-controlled devices or wireles[...]

Troubleshooting Charts PC Card Problems Problem Action The PC Card shows “Ready,” but it does not work correctly. Make sure that: The system resources reserved for the PC Card do not conflict with other system devices. Refer to “Advanced” in the Online User's Guide . The resources reserved for the PC Card match the settings in the appl[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action Your PC Card modem does not work. Make sure that the infrared port is disabled and the modem is set up correctly. Make sure that the COM port you set for the modem with the ThinkPad Configuration program is the same in the following procedure and that there is no resource conflict. For Windows 98: To set up the[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The PC Card is recognized by PC Card support software, but the “Not Ready” or “Not Configured” message is shown. Make sure that: The PC Card enabler is installed. Refer to the manuals supplied with your PC Card. If the PC Card is not a modem, an ATA, a Flash, or an SRAM card, you have the proper client [...]

Troubleshooting Charts A Printer Problem Problem Action The printer does not work. Make sure that: The parallel connector is enabled. 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on Parallel Port ( ). 3. Select Enable . 4. Click on OK . The printer is turned on and ready to print. The printer signal cable is connected to the correct connec[...]

Troubleshooting Charts External Monitor Problems Problem Action The external monitor is blank. Do the following: 1. Connect the external monitor to another computer to make sure it works. 2. Reconnect the external monitor to your computer. 3. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 4. Click on External Display ( ) or LCD + External Display ( ) on[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: The display driver is installed correctly by doing the following: 1. Click on Start . 2. Move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel . 3. Click on Control Panel , and then double-click on Display . 4. Select the Settings tab in the “Display Properties?[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The PC Card installed in a port replicator is not recognized and the PC Card slots are unusable. Make sure that: The AC Adapter is connected to the port replicator. The power-on indicator of the port replicator is on. The computer is securely attached to the port replicator. This problem might happen when you r[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The MIDI connector of a port replicator does not work. To enable the MIDI connector of a port replicator, use the ThinkPad Configuration program. Make sure that the MIDI connector is enabled by doing the following procedure: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on MIDI/Joystick Port . 3. Confir[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Problem Action The serial connector does not work. Make sure that the serial connector is enabled by doing the following: For Windows 98: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on Serial Port ( ). 3. Select Enable . 4. Click on Device Manager . 5. Check the ports in the “Device Manager” window and make sure[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Software Problems Problem Action An application does not run correctly. Check the following to make sure that the problem is not being caused by the application: Your computer has the minimum required memory to run the application. Refer to the manuals supplied with the application. The application is designed to operate with[...]

Troubleshooting Charts Problem Cause or Action Performance degrades when the computer gets hot during use. The processor speed might decrease under the following conditions: Use in a hot environment High-powered processing that requires high-power consumption This is not a defect. The ThinkPad Configuration window does not appear correctly in the W[...]

Testing Your Computer Testing Your Computer If you still have a problem with your computer after using the Troubleshooting Charts, test the computer using the Easy-Setup Test function. To test your computer, do the following: 1 Press and hold F1 ; then power on the computer to start Easy-Setup. Hold F1 until the “Easy-Setup” menu appears: Date/[...]

Testing Your Computer 2 Select the Test icon; then select the Start icon or press Enter . If you cannot go to the next menu, have the computer serviced. If an X appears to the left of a device with an error code below it, make a note of the error code and have the computer serviced. Do not touch the keyboard or the pointing device during the test. [...]

Recovering Lost or Damaged Software Recovering Lost or Damaged Software This section describes how to recover lost or damaged software. Using the Diskette Factory To recover a particular device driver or utility program, create the backup diskettes for it with the Diskette Factory; then reinstall it. To create the backup diskettes, do the following[...]

Recovering Lost or Damaged Software The ThinkPad Customization CD is provided for your installation convenience. If you need to reinstall a software application or a hardware device driver, put the ThinkPad Customization CD in your CD-ROM drive. The menu of the features appears automatically. The following features are included: Getting Started Use[...]

Recovering Lost or Damaged Software Using the Recovery CD The Recovery CD package consists of a boot diskette and a CD-ROM containing the original preinstalled image. This CD deletes all personal data and your customized configuration setting. It resets your computer to most of the factory-shipped default values. You should back up your personal fi[...]

Recovering Lost or Damaged Software 136 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52[...]

Getting Service If you need further assistance, you can call your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. You will need to know the following information when requesting repair service: Identification number of your computer Options installed in your system Note: Use the record sheet on page 139. Error message or problem Note: Error messages [...]

About Your Warranty During the warranty period, you might be responsible for repair costs if the product damage was due to misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance. For full information on product warranties, see Appendix C. For your convenience, write the service phone numbers here: 138 [...]

Information on Your Computer Information on Your Computer Option List DIMM _____MB PC Cards ______MB Hard Disk Drive Battery Pack External Diskette Drive Identification Numbers The serial number label is on the bottom of your computer. Write down the machine Type and the serial number ( S/N ) in the following box: Serial number label IBM Product Na[...]

Information on Your Computer Problem Recording Sheet Computer information: Machine type:_________ Serial number:_________ Date of purchase:___/___/___ Type of problem: Continuous problem Intermittent problem Error code: The operating system and its version number, if available: Application programs running at the time of the problem: Problem sympto[...]

Customer Support and Service Customer Support and Service Purchasing an IBM PC hardware product entitles you to receive support and services during the limited warranty period. If you need additional support and services, a wide variety of extended solutions that addresses most needs are available for purchase. Help by ThinkPad Web Site You can get[...]

Customer Support and Service If possible, be at your computer when you call: In the U.S. and Puerto Rico, call 1-800-772-2227. In Canada, call 1-800-565-3344. These lines are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The answering technical-support representative can also fax or mail you technical or product information, such as: Product brochures L[...]

Customer Support and Service Fax Information In the U.S. and Canada, if you have a touch-tone telephone and access to a fax machine, you can receive marketing and technical information on such topics as computer hardware, operating systems, and local area networks (LANs) by fax. You can call the IBM Automated Fax System 24 hours a day, 7 days a wee[...]

Customer Support and Service Commercial online services that have information on IBM products are: CompuServe: Use the GO word ThinkPad . Prodigy: Use the Jump command; type IBM and select PC Product Support. America Online: Use the Go to keyword IBM . You can also contact us on the Internet for answers to your technical support questions. If you l[...]

Customer Support and Service Personalized Web-based PC support provides PC users easy access to online support, including a personalized IBM Web site tailored to their machine type, computing environment, and such individual interests as business applications or games. Once you set up a profile with IBM, you are thereafter greeted by name and prese[...]

Purchasing Additional Services Purchasing Additional Services During and after the limited warranty period, you can purchase additional services, such as: Support for IBM and non-IBM hardware, operating systems, and application programs Network setup and configuration Upgraded or extended hardware repair services Custom installation The availabilit[...]

Purchasing Additional Services Assistance with client network interface cards and options You can purchase this service on a one-time basis (for a single incident). Network and Server Support Line Network and Server Support includes all the features of the Enhanced PC Support Line and is available for simple and complex networks made up of IBM work[...]

Purchasing Additional Services Ordering Support Line Services The Enhanced PC Support Line, Client Support Line, and Network and Server Support Line services are available for products on the Supported Products list. To receive a Supported Products list, In the U.S: – Call 1-800-772-2227. – Select the automated fax system option. – Select the[...]

Purchasing Additional Services Warranty and Repair Services You can extend your period of ThinkPad EasyServ warranty service. For more details on service offerings in the U.S., refer to the EasyServ information under “ThinkPad” at the following Web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/infobrf For more information on warranty extensions: In the U.S., [...]

Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates IBM provides update diskettes, called ServicePacks or corrective service diskettes (CSDs), to customers who report a DOS or an OS/2 problem for which there is or will be a corrective program. Getting Update Diskettes You can obtain update diskettes from: IBM Software Solu[...]

Features Appendix A. Features and Specifications This appendix describes features and specifications for your computer. Features Microprocessor Intel Mobile Pentium II processor Memory Standard: 32 MB or 64 MB Maximum: 96 MB or 128 MB Storage devices 2.5-inch customer-upgradable hard disk drive Display The color LCD display uses TFT technology and [...]

Features External Diskette Drive To get the best performance from your diskette drive, use high-quality diskettes (such as IBM diskettes) that meet or exceed the following standards: 1-MB, 3.5-inch, unformatted diskette: – ANSI (American National Standards Institute) X3.137 – ISO (International Standards Organization) 8860 – ECMA (European Co[...]

Specifications Specifications Size Width: 297 mm (11.7 in.) Depth: 222 mm (8.7 in.) Height: 31.0 mm (1.22 in.) Environment Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°C (50°F). Temperature (at altitudes less than 2438 m [8000 ft]): – Operating with no diskette: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) – Operating with a di[...]

IBM Power Cords IBM Power Cords IBM power cords for a specific country are usually available only in that country: For 2-pin power cords: IBM Power Cord Part Number Used in These Countries 13H5264 Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Ho[...]

IBM Power Cords For 3-pin power cords: Note The grounded adapter is required for full MPRII compliance. If a 3-pin power cord came with your computer, see “Safety Information” on page xiii. IBM Power Cord Part Number Used in These Countries 76H3514 Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, People's Republic of China (o[...]

IBM Power Cords 156 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52[...]

Handling Tips Appendix B. Handling Tips By using common sense and by following these handling tips, you will get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer for a long time to come. This appendix provides tips for handling notebook computers in general. Some descriptions might not suit your situation. Check your shipping checklist to confirm th[...]

Handling Tips Register your ThinkPad products with IBM (refer to the Setup Guide ). This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables IBM to notify you about possible upgrades. Check the IBM Web pages at http://www.pc.ibm.com periodically to get current information about your compu[...]

Handling Tips Ergonomics Information This is important information you should read before using your computer in your “virtual office.” Working in the virtual office might mean adapting to frequent changes in your environment. Following some simple “rules of the road” will make things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your comput[...]

Handling Tips 160 IBM ThinkPad 560Z User's Reference Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52[...]

Product Warranty Appendix C. Product Warranty and Notices Statement of Limited Warranty The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or an IBM authorized reseller. The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, [...]

Product Warranty 1. obtain authorization from the owner (for example, your lessor) to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not own; 2. where applicable, before service is provided — a) follow the problem determination, problem analysis, and service request procedures that IBM or your reseller provide, b) secure all programs, da[...]

Notices Notices References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equiv[...]

Notices developers directly if you wish to verify readiness, understand limitations, or look for any software updates. To learn more about IBM PC products and the Year 2000, visit our Web site at http://www.pc.ibm.com/year2000. The information and tools there can help you with your Year 2000 transition plan, especially if you have multiple IBM PCs.[...]

Notices Electronic Emission Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ThinkPad 560Z, model number 2640 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a res[...]

Notices Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conform à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. European Community Directive Conformance Statement This product is in confor[...]

Glossary This glossary includes terms and definitions from the IBM Dictionary of Computing (New York: McGraw-Hill, 1994). ac . Alternating current. ac power . Power that is supplied to the computer through an electrical outlet. ANSI . American National Standards Institute. APM . Advanced Power Management. application program . A program that perfor[...]

and programs that make up a system, subsystem, or network. CRT . Cathode ray tube display. device driver . (1) A file that contains the code needed to use an attached device. Operating system loads device drivers for screens, keyboards, printers, diskette drives, hard disk drives, and auxiliary devices. (2) A program that enables a computer to comm[...]

pointing device such as a TrackPoint or mouse to select a particular function or software application. IDE . Integrated device electronics. IR . Infrared. IrDA . Infrared data association. ISA . Industry standard architecture. ISO . International Organization for Standardization. JEIDA . Japan Electronics Industry Development Association. kilobyte [...]

prompt . A visual or audible message sent by a program to request the user's response. pull-down menu . On the display screen, a menu that emerges in a downward direction from a point or line at or near the top of the screen. reboot . To restart all operations of the computer as if the power had just been turned on. resume . To begin computer [...]

Index A activating the alarm 101 America Online 144 auto-disable, TrackPoint 51, 92 B backing up 30, 133 creating diskettes 133 battery maximizing the life 94, 158 problems 117 recharging 94 replacing 32 status, checking 14 boot optimizing 19 sequence, setting 20 built-in devices, setting up 25 Bulletin Board System (BBS) 143 C calculating memory s[...]

E Easy-Setup 17 password 68 testing 131 EasyServ 142 EDO DRAM 39 electronic bulletin boards 143 enabling infrared port 90 numeric keypad, keyboard 16 TrackPoint 51 Enhanced PC Support Line 146 ergonomics information 159 error codes 106 error messages 106 expanding screen 15 external diskette drive 8 external keyboard problems 112 setting 49 using w[...]

keyboard function (continued) TrackPoint 10 L LAN remote operation, enabling 23 LCD problems 116 switching to external monitor 14 turnoff timer, disabling 90 location bottom view 5 front view 2 rear view 4 lock, mechanical 84 M memory 39 increasing 45 installing 40 removing 43 shortage for DOS 99 for Windows 3.1 98 microphone using 102 modem, PC Ca[...]

power-on password (continued) changing 74 removing 74 setting 70 press-to-select, TrackPoint 36 printer problem 123 problems, troubleshooting guide 104 processor speed, changing 14 Prodigy 144 profile setting 145 protecting data 31 publications, ordering 150 R recovering software 133 Recovery CD 30 restrictions 135 using 135 reinstalling software 9[...]

T telephone, help by 141 testing 131 ThinkPad Configuration program 25 for DOS 100 window, for Windows 98 26 window, for Windows NT 27 ThinkPad Customization CD 30 using 133 ThinkPad Space Saver Keyboard 50 ThinkPad Web site 31 help by 141 time, setting 19 token-ring operation, setting up for 24 TrackPoint 10 changing the cap 12 customizing 36 disa[...]