Contents
Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 390X Computer . iii
Functional Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
About This Book ............................ vi
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Electrical Safety Notice ...................... viii
Laser Compliance Statement ................... x
Getting Familiar with Your Computer ............... 1
Identifying the Hardware Features .................. 2
Front View of the Computer .................... 2
Rear View of the Computer .................... 5
Bottom View of the Computer ................... 7
System Status Indicators ....................... 8
Distinctive Functions of Your Computer .............. 11
Keyboard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
UltraBay FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ThinkPad Utility Programs .................... 19
Online User's Guide ........................ 35
Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ThinkPad Software Selections CD ............... 36
Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board .............. 37
Replacing the Battery Pack ..................... 38
Service Hints & Tips ......................... 39
Handling Your ThinkPad Computer ............... 39
ThinkPad Don'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ThinkPad Do's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Carrying Your Computer ..................... 41
Cleaning Your Computer ..................... 42
Extending Your Battery Life ................... 42
Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
For More Information ....................... 44
Extending the Features of Your Computer .......... 45
Customizing the TrackPoint ..................... 46
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