IBM ThinkPad 380XD - Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer

Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer
This chapter provides basic information about your computer.
Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ThinkPad Distinctive Functions ................... 10
Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TrackPoint III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fn Key Function ........................ 12
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ThinkPad Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ThinkPad Configuration Program .............. 19
Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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
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