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156 IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference

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Functional Highlights4
Contents7
Icons11
Safety Information12
Caution14
Handling the Thinkpad Computer17
Thinkpad Don'ts17
Cleaning Your Computer19
Carrying Your Computer20
Extending the Lift of Your Computer's Battery20
Getting Familiar with Your Computer23
Identifying the Hardware Features24
Front View24
Rear View26
Bottom View26
Rear View of the Computer27
Bottom View of the Computer27
System-Status Indicators28
Functions of Your Computer30
Keyboard Functions30
Trackpoint30
Changing the Cap32
Fn Key33
Numeric Keypad36
Ultraslim Bay37
Thinkpad Utility Programs38
Easy Setup38
Changing the Screen Color39
Simple Boot Flag Function40
The Network Submeny46
Thinkpad Configuration Prorgam47
Online User's Guide51
Basics51
Backing up Your System52
Recovering Lost or Damaged Software52
Using the Software Selections CD52
Install Software53
Uninstall Software53
Advanced Function53
Using the Recovery CD54
Configsave56
Thinkpad Web Site57
Replacing the Battery Pack58
Getting Service60
Help at the Thinkpad Web Site60
Help by Telephone61
Recording Sheets62
Option List62
Identification Numbers62
Extending the Features of Your Computer65
Customizing the Trackpoint66
Setting Press-To-Select66
Setting Sensitivity68
Setting Scrolling or Magnifying Glass69
Scrolling69
Magnifying Glass69
Choose Scrolling Method70
Enable Trackpoint Scrolling Tips70
Increasing Memory71
Installing the DIMM72
Removing the DIMM76
Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive77
Attaching an External Mouse or Numeric Keypad81
Attaching an External Monitor86
Attaching a Television to Your Computer90
Considerations for Using the TV out Function92
Using the Dual Display Function93
Disabling the Dual Display95
Considerations for Using a Dual Display Function96
Installing a PC Card97
Removing the PC Card99
Using a Docking Station100
Cold Docking101
Cold Undocking103
Hot or Warm Docking103
Hot or Warm Undocking104
Presetting a Device to Avoid a Resource Conflict105
Enabling the IDE Drive on the Docking Station106
Replacing an Ultraslimbay Device110
Warm-Swapping a Device in the Ultraslimby111
Attaching the Diskette Drive Externally113
Removing the Diskette Drive from the Enclosure114
Protecting Your Computer115
Using Passwords116
Power on Password116
Hard Disk Drive Password116
Supervisor Password117
Other Passwords117
Entering a Password118
Setting a Password118
Changing or Removing a Password121
Using the Personalization Editor127
Entering Your Personal Data127
Deleting the Personalization Window130
Using Locks131
Using the Security Screw132
Solving Computer Problems133
Hints and Tips134
Troubleshooting Guide139
Troubleshooting Chart140
Error Codes and Messages141
No Error Codes or Messages147
Suspend or Hibernation Problems149
LCD Problems153
Indicator Problems154
Battery Problems154
A Hard-Disk-Drive Problem155
CD ROM Drive Problems156
DVD Drive Problems157
Infrared Communication Problems159
Audio or Telephony Problems160
A Universal Serial Bus Problem161
PC Card or PCI Modem Problems161
Other PC Card Problems163
Docking Station or Port Replicator Problems165
A Printer Problem169
External Monitor Problems169
Software Problems175
Other Problems175
Testing Your Computer177
Featuers179
External Diskette Drive180
Specifications181
IBM Power Cords182
Index195

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