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IBM ThinkPad T40 series Service And Troubleshooting Guide

IBM ThinkPad T40 series
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Solution:
v Press Fn+F7 to bring up the image.
Note: If you use the Fn+F7 key combination to apply a presentation
scheme, press Fn+F7 at least three times in three seconds, and the
image is displayed on the computer screen.
v If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery
status indicator is on (is green), press Fn+Home to make the screen
brighter.
v If the standby status indicator is on (is green), press Fn to resume from
the standby mode.
v If you still have the problem persists, do the Solution in the problem
below.
Problem:
The screen is unreadable or distorted.
Solution:
Make sure that:
v The display device driver is installed correctly.
v The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set.
v The monitor type is correct.
To check these settings, do as follows:
For Windows XP and Windows 2000:
1. Click the Settings tab.
2. Check whether the screen resolution and color quality are correctly set.
3. Click Advanced.
4. Click the Adapter tab.
5. Make sure ATI Mobility RADEON,″″ATI Mobility RADEON 7500, or
ATI Mobility RADEON 9000 is shown in the adapter information
window.
6. Click the Properties button. Check the Device status box and make
sure the device is working properly. If not, click the Troubleshooter
button.
7. Click the Monitor tab.
8. Make sure the information is correct.
9. Click the Properties button. Check the Device status box and make
sure the device is working properly. If not, click the Troubleshooter
button.
Problem:
Incorrect characters appear on the screen.
Solving computer problems
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IBM ThinkPad T40 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Pentium M (1.3 GHz - 1.7 GHz)
ChipsetIntel 855PM
Hard Drive InterfaceATA-100
Modem56K V.92
Release Year2003
RAM256 MB - 2 GB (DDR SDRAM)
Storage30 GB - 80 GB (HDD)
Display14.1"
GraphicsATI Mobility Radeon 7500 or 9000
Optical DriveDVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo
Operating SystemWindows XP Professional
Weight2.2 kg (4.9 lbs)
BatteryLi-Ion
WirelessIntel PRO/Wireless 2100
Ethernet10/100 Mbps
Ports2 x USB 2.0, VGA, RJ-11, RJ-45, Audio In/Out
Dimensions311 mm x 255 mm x 26.6 mm (12.24" x 10.04" x 1.05")

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