IBM THINKPAD T61 User Manual (English)

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Laptop

Specs

Do I need to

keep the

box?

What do I

do first?

Where do I

save my

files?

What is re-

imaging?

IBM ThinkPad T61

FAQ’s

1. What is the hardware configuration of the IBM Think Pad T61?

• FDU ThinkPad T61 Widescreen

• Genuine Windows® XP Professional

• Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.0GHz

• 14.1" Display

• 802.11 a/b/g

• Integrated Gigabit Ethernet

• 1GB RAM

• 100GB Hard Drive

• Multiburner drive

• 128MB nVIDIA Quadro NVS

• Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0

2. Do I need to keep the box, user manuals and packaging materials that I received

along with my laptop?

NO! We no longer need to return the ThinkPad in its original box and packaging materials

in three years as we have in the past.

3. What are the first things that I should do in order to use my new laptop computer?

• Charge the battery completely before using. (See FAQ #14 for Battery information)

• Browse through the Setup Guide and read this FAQ.

4. Where do I save my files?

You must store all of your files (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.) in the

“My Documents” folder, which is located on the D: drive. By saving all of your personal

files on the D: drive, you will safely prevent your files from being erased during any future

re-imaging.

5. What is re-imaging?

Re-imaging is the process of using your laptop’s C: drive for installation of an operating

system and university licensed software. As we provide updates and solve problems, the

method of re-imaging simply wipes out what you currently have on your laptop’s C: drive

and replaces it with the updated software installation on your laptop. The actual re-imaging

takes only ten minutes to be completed by a computer center staff member.

BIOS Setup 6. Should I setup a password in the BIOS?

NO! DO NOT GO INTO THE BIOS SETUP! We cannot change, erase or reset any

password that you may create in the BIOS. If you put a password in the BIOS setup,

only IBM can fix it and they will charge FDU to do so.

Returning

the laptop

How do I set

the date and

time?

7. When should I return my laptop?

You will be returning your laptop when either the lease is up or if you are leaving the

University. If you are leaving the University, please return the laptop computer to the Center for Teaching

and Learning with Technology. You will be notified when the lease has expired.

8. How do I set the time and date?

Your computer’s internal clock may not be set on the correct time when you first turn the

laptop on. Check the time box (clock) at the bottom right of the screen (on the taskbar). If

you need to change the time, click on Start=>Settings=>Control Panel. Then double click

on the icon Date/Time and set the correct time, date and time zone.

Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology

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IBM THINKPAD T61 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Graphics	Intel GMA X3100 or NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M
Networking	Gigabit Ethernet
Chipset	Intel GM965
Display Size	14.1-inch or 15.4-inch
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD±RW
Bluetooth	Optional
Ports	3 x USB 2.0, VGA, Ethernet, Headphone, Microphone
Operating System	Windows XP, Windows Vista
Weight	5.2 lbs
Battery	6-cell Li-Ion
Battery Life	Up to 5 hours
Wireless	Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG or 4965AGN
RAM	Up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM

Summary

Laptop Specifications

Hardware Configuration Details

Lists FDU ThinkPad T61 Widescreen, Windows XP Pro, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz, 14.1" Display, 802.11 a/b/g, Gigabit Ethernet, 1GB RAM, 100GB HDD, Multiburner, nVIDIA Quadro NVS, Embedded Security 2.0.