Contents
Functional Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
About This Book ............................ vi
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Laser Compliance Statement ................... x
Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer ....... 1
Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ThinkPad Distinctive Functions ................... 10
Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ThinkPad Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Online Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Backing Up Your System ...................... 30
Recovery CD (Windows 95 Only) ................ 30
Diskette Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using Your Computer Comfortably and Safely .......... 31
Handling Your ThinkPad Computer ............... 31
Cleaning Your Computer ..................... 33
Carrying Your Computer ..................... 33
Extending Your Computer's Battery Life ............ 34
Ergonomics Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Ruggedized Mobile Computers ................. 36
For More Information ....................... 36
Chapter 2. Operating Your Computer ............. 39
Increasing Memory Capacity .................... 40
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ................... 44
Using an External Pointing Device ................. 48
Disabling the TrackPoint III ................... 51
Switching between the LCD and an External Monitor ...... 52
Attaching the Monitor ....................... 52
Using SVGA Video Mode .................... 56
Using a PC Card ........................... 58
Installing the PC Card ...................... 59
Installing the PC Card Modem .................. 63
Using CardWorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
PC Card Information ....................... 68
Stopping the PC Card ...................... 72
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