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or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements or changes in the products or the programs described in this publication at any time. Requests for technical information - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 3
Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 560 Computer The thin and light IBM ThinkPad 560 computer is designed to be convenient for your mobile computing needs. We hope you enjoy its fast processing power, brilliant and colorful DSTN or TFT - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 4
distinctive system features of the IBM ThinkPad 560 computer: 11 ESS AudioDrive Sound Support Features 1 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack 10 Fn Key Function 2 SVGA Color LCD 9 TrackPoint III 3 Infrared Communication Config Restart 8 PCMCIA Support 4 ThinkPad Features 7 Pentium Processor 5 Power - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 5
219. The fast Intel Pentium processor gives your computer optimal speed and performance. 8 PCMCIA Support: Page 47. The computer provides two Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA**) slots that accept a 16-bit PC Card. 9 TrackPoint III: Page 18. Pointing, selecting - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 6
Specifications," describes the features and specifications associated with your computer. Appendix E, "Product Warranties and Notices," contains the warranty statements for your computer and notices for this book. The glossary defines terms appearing in this book. vi IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 7
. Note: The online book is not available in all countries. To start the online book, click on the Online Book icon in OS/2 Warp, Microsoft** Windows** Version 3.11, or Microsoft Windows 95. IBM ThinkPad 301 User's Guide Starting Easy-Setup vii - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 8
W IN Information for IBM Operating System/2 (OS/2) users. Information for Microsoft Windows Version 3.11 users. DOS Information for IBM DOS users. WIN Information for Microsoft Windows 95 users. For information referred to: Where to go for more information. viii IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 9
or regulations. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-IBM-4333 for information on disposal. CAUTION: The lithium battery (IBM P/N 40H6424, UL-recognized component-File No. MH12560), can be replaced only by your dealer or an IBM service representative. It contains lithium and can explode if - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 10
simple "rules of the road" will make things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your ThinkPad computer. Keeping in mind such basics as good lighting and proper seating, for example, can go of these tips. Develop good habits, and they will serve you well. x IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 11
gives you good back support. What if I am traveling? It may not be possible to observe the best ergonomic practices when you are using the ThinkPad computer while on the desirable comfort and performance levels. Questions about vision? IBM's visual display screens are designed to meet the highest - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 12
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Your Computer 27 What Happens When Power Is Turned On 28 Using the ThinkPad Features Program 29 Starting the ThinkPad Features Program 30 Using Easy-Setup 34 Starting Easy-Setup 34 Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence 38 Using the Computer LCD or the External Monitor 40 Display - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 14
Windows 54 Chapter 4. Using Battery Power 55 Charging the Battery Pack 56 Charging with the AC Adapter 56 Replacing the Battery Pack 57 Monitoring the Battery Status 59 Using the Battery PC Card 90 Removing the PC Card 92 Increasing Memory Capacity 93 xiv IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 15
the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows 95 . 132 Installing the PC Card Director for Windows 95 133 Installing the ESS AudioDrive Support Software for Windows 95 137 Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows 95 . . . . . 139 Chapter 8. Solving Computer Problems 141 Common Problems and - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 16
Resources 188 Appendix B. Advanced Information for PC Cards 191 Auto Configurator for PC Card Director 191 Starting the Auto Configurator Utility for OS/2 or Windows . 191 Adding to the CONFIG.SYS File 195 Registered Drivers and Standard Rules for OS/2 195 xvi IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 17
Card Memory Technology Driver 205 Checking the Allocated Resources for the PC Card 206 Avoiding PC Card Resource Conflicts 208 Virtual Card Services for OS/2 209 Appendix C. Using PS2 Commands 211 Appendix D. Features and Specifications 219 Features 219 Specifications 221 IBM Power Cords - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 18
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features, unique to IBM products, which help your everyday work proceed easily and smoothly. You can use your ThinkPad 560 computer in the office go." This chapter describes step-by-step instructions to help you set up your new computer. Overall Setup Procedures 2 Checking Your Items 4 Setting Up - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 20
program to customize the performance of your computer. You can use Easy-Setup, a built-in system function, to set (for example) the password to prevent your computer from unauthorized use. For the ThinkPad Features program, see page 29. For Easy-Setup, see page 34. 2 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 21
create backup diskettes, or have the utility and device driver diskettes supplied in the box with the computer. If your computer did not come with the utility and device driver diskettes, make a backup copy of all necessary files using the Diskette - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 22
the TrackPoint III. Utility Diskettes Driver Diskettes These diskettes contain various system programs and device drivers. Note: In some countries, you can create backup diskettes using the Diskette Factory program. Do so before reinstalling the operating system. 4 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 23
number has a prefix of S/N. 1 Setting Up Your Computer You are now ready to assemble and start your computer. The steps on the next few pages guide you through the process. The following conventions are used in the steps and illustrations that appear in this chapter. 1 Indicates the main sequence of - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 24
Getting Started 1 2 3 1 2 3 6 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 25
the battery. Always use battery packs recommended by IBM. Keep the battery pack away from children. When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations or your company's safety standards. 2 Install the battery pack. a) Align the guide on the battery pack 2 with the guides on - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 26
Getting Started 4 5 1 1 2 2 6 DSTN TFT 7 8 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 27
.12.31 Year Month Day 23:59:59 Hour Month Second Date and Time menu This screen instructs you to set the initial date and time. To set the date and time, see "Using Easy-Setup" on page 34. F1 F2 F10 Diskette and F1 prompts No operating system is installed in - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 28
the device driver diskettes you need to install all necessary software, using the Diskette Factory program. If you have any problems after you have customized your computer, refer to "Common Problems and Frequently Asked Questions" on page 143 to solve your problem. 10 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 29
chapter provides basic information about your computer. Identifying the Hardware Features 12 System-Status Indicators 15 Providing Power 17 AC Adapter 17 Battery Pack 17 Operating with the TrackPoint III 18 Changing the Cap 19 Using the Fn Key Function 20 Operating the Numeric Keypad 22 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 30
Front View In this section, you can review the hardware features of your computer. The figures from the PC Card slot. (See page 92.) you connect a stereo headphone 9 The battery pack is a built-in or external speakers. (See page power source for the computer. IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 31
is where you usually connect a 3 The external-diskette-drive parallel-printer signal cable. connector is where you connect the cable of the external diskette drive. 6 The serial connector is where you connect a 9-pin, serial- - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 32
Diskette Drive 1 2 1 The diskette-eject button ejects the diskette from the diskette drive. 2 The diskette drive in use indicator appears when data is read from or written to a diskette. Do not enter suspend mode or eject the diskette when this indicator is on. 14 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 33
and colors (green, yellow, and orange). Each indicator is identified with a symbol. The following shows the location and the meaning of each icon: 1 12 3 4 5 6 7 Symbol 1 Battery 2 Hard disk in use 3 Numeric lock 4 Caps lock A Color Green Orange Blinking orange Orange Green Green Meaning Enough - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 34
keys. In this state, the cursor cannot be moved with the Arrow keys. Not all application programs support this function. Indicates that the computer is in suspend mode. (See page 66 for details about suspend on when the computer is on and not in suspend mode. 16 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 35
permanently sealed and cannot be repaired. Attention: Always use an AC Adapter certified by IBM in the country where you will be using the computer. Operating the computer with an incorrect AC Adapter can cause damage to the battery pack and to the computer. If you turn on the computer with the - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 36
single process you can perform without moving your fingers from mouse driver. their typing position. The TrackPoint III consists of a If you are not familiar with using the TrackPoint III, these instructions will help you get started: Note: Remember that the stick IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 37
Using the TrackPoint III Changing the Cap The cap 1 on the end of the TrackPoint III is removable. You can replace it with one of the spares shipped with your computer. Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 19 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 38
the battery power status appears or disappears. Parameters for power status can be set in the window. Places the computer in standby mode. For more information about this mode, see page 68. Places the computer in suspend mode. For more information about this mode, see page 68. 20 IBM ThinkPad 560 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 39
computer output in the following order when an external monitor is attached. External Display Both LCD When this key combination is pressed during battery-power operation, the power-management (power-saving) mode changes as follows. High Auto Customize AC mode is used when the AC Adapter is - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 40
F11 F12 6 Home PgUp / _ Y *{ H End N Ins PgDn - " < Del + Shift Alt Ctrl To disable the numeric keypad, press and hold Shift; then press NumLk again. 22 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 41
when computer power is turned on. 2 Open the cover on the external-diskette-drive connector. 3 Attach the cable to the external diskette drive 1 ; then to the external-diskette-drive connector on the side of the computer 2 . Press the sides of the connector ( 1 ) as you connect it to the devices - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 42
the External Diskette Drive 4 Turn on the computer. Formatting 1MB diskettes under OS/2 When you format a 1MB (2DD) diskette using the external diskette drive under OS/2, use the following parameter on the FORMAT command for it to format correctly: C:>FORMAT A: /F:72 24 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 43
Do not scratch, twist, hit, or push the surface of the LCD. Remove the battery pack and keep it in a cool place if you will not be using the computer can cause a label to tear apart inside the drive and cause damage to the external diskette drive. Occasionally clean your computer as follows: Use a - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 44
can purchase one through IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative in that country. For information about power cords, see "IBM Power Cords" on page 222. 3. A carrying case is available from your IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative. 26 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 45
ThinkPad Features Program 29 Starting the ThinkPad Features Program 30 Starting the Program for OS/2 and Windows 30 Starting the Program in DOS 33 Using Easy-Setup 34 Starting Easy-Setup 34 Using the Selectable Drive Monitor Type and the Display Driver 44 Using SVGA Video Mode or Windows 49 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 46
the computer checks the drives for an operating system is set in the drive-startup sequence. See "Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence" on page 38 for more information. This screen instructs you to set the . To start the computer, enter the correct password. 28 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 47
devices, such as the parallel port or infrared port. To install the ThinkPad Features program: Chapter 7. It also provides the Device Configuration Management System, a system resource (such as IRQ, DMA, I/O address, or memory) conflict, so that you can easily set up your computer configuration - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 48
setup buttons. View or set the configuration for the built-in devices. This allows you to detect or resolve system resource conflicts. For your information A Help button is available on the screen. For additional information on each menu item, click on the help button. 30 IBM ThinkPad 560 User - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 49
Features Program 1 2 3 4 5 ThinkPad Features 6 7 Default Cancel 1 One-touch setup buttons. Click on one of the buttons to set the system configuration automatically to fit your office ( ), or your home ( ), or to customize it ( ). 2 Power mode buttons for battery operation. Click on one of - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 50
on the button of your choice from the screen; then set the options for that device in the window that appears. When the device is enabled, the red indicator next to the icon is lit. Otherwise, corner ( ), the following Tool Bar view is displayed. ThinkPad Features 32 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 51
the DOS prompt to display the ThinkPad 1. You can use the PS2 C:\>PS2 ? (C) Copyright IBM Corp. 1993,1996. instructions on the screen to set any of the features. For details on the commands, see Appendix C. Note: Refer to the manuals and can result in longer battery operation time. @Echo Off Rem - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 52
. Hold F1 until the Easy-Setup menu appears. Easy-Setup Config Restart Date/Time Password Start up Test BIOS part number,..Date System-unit serial number System board serial number Microprocessor nnnnnnn 12/31/96 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnn ** Pentium( )Process 34 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 53
select an item from the Easy-Setup menu, move the pointer with a pointing device to the item . Config contains the following: Config Memory SystemBoard Initialize Exit Memory shows the amount of installed memory and available memory. Memory SystemBoard provides information about the installed - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 54
Using Easy-Setup Date/Time is used to set the current date and time. Date/ 3 Start 1 1 2 3 4 2 FDD-1 HDD Network FDD-2 Reset PCMCIA OK Cancel For more information about the startup sequence, see "Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence" on page 38. 36 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 55
Using Easy-Setup Select Test to test the computer hardware. Test Start Restart 1 SystemBoard Memory Display HDD FDD-1 PCMCIA Parallel 2 Serial DSP CDROM-1 Infrared Audio FDD-2 Exit For more information, see "Testing the Computer" on page 146. Click on Restart to restart the computer after you - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 56
systems, you might want to change the drive-startup sequence to load an operating system from the hard disk or a PC Card without checking the diskette drive, or to do a remote program load (RPL). 1 1 2 3 4 2 FDD-1 HDD Network FDD-2 Reset PCMCIA OK Cancel 38 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 57
Easy-Setup: Page 34. Note: You cannot set a hard disk drive (HDD) before a PC Card (PCMCIA) in the startup sequence. 1 Start Easy-Setup and selected. 1 Start Easy-Setup and select the Start up icon. 2 Move the cursor to the Network icon; then press the Spacebar. The window to select the token-ring - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 58
Display Output Type To attach an external monitor: Page 43. When you attach an external monitor that supports resolution higher than VGA mode, you can get a maximum of 1024-by-768 video resolution. To external monitor, or both by using the following commands: 40 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 59
the Fn key; then press the F7 key. The output is displayed sequentially as follows: External Display Both LCD Using the ThinkPad Features program: 1. Start the ThinkPad Features program. 2. Click on the following icons from the tools bar: - The CRT ( ) icon to display information on the external - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 60
use the screen expansion function. You can expand the ThinkPad Features program: Page 29. screen image by clicking on the Display button ( ) in the ThinkPad Features program or by entering the PS2 HVEXP ON command. However, the image may look slightly distorted. 42 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 61
40.) Chapter 7. Attention: When you select Both, do not attach an external monitor that supports 3 Set your monitor type and display device driver. (See "Setting the Monitor Type and the Display Driver" on page 44.) only VGA mode (640-by-480 resolution). Otherwise, the external monitor screen - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 62
to your computer, set the appropriate monitor type and device driver type as follows: O S/2 W IN WIN Note: Refer to the specifications for your external monitor to determine its supported resolutions and refresh rates. 1 Start the ThinkPad Features program. 2 Click on the Display ( or ) icon - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 63
Using SVGA Video Mode Note: When installing an operating system, you must install the display driver supplied with the computer to use SVGA mode. The ThinkPad 560 computer has an LCD that supports an SVGA video mode with 800x600 resolution. You can also display information in higher resolutions - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 64
Using SVGA Video Mode Motion Video Playback When the ThinkPad display device driver is installed in the computer, the computer is equipped with the motion video playback motion video data has a fast data transfer speed and that other applications are closed. 46 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 65
computer also comes with the following basic set of drivers: Socket Services Card Services PC Card Director and common enablers The PC Card slots operate at 5V and support the following: Type I, Type II, and Type III PC Cards 16-bit PC Card (PCMCIA 2.0,2.1/ JEIDA 4.1,4.2) The PC Card slots do not - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 66
If your PC Card is not supported by PC Card Director, you must install the driver that came with your card. The card driver must be compatible with the PCMCIA Card Services Standard Release 2.1. Follow the instructions in your PC Card manual to install the driver. 48 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 67
. PC Card Director Mount Utility Auto Configurator Utility Supported PC Cards For Windows 3.11: PC Card Director PC Card Director Driver's Auto Selector Configurator Utility ATA Mount Utility PC Card Director Launcher Supported PC Cards For Windows 95: PC Card Director PC Card Director - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 68
PC Cards Drivers Selector PC Card Director Launcher Drivers Selector. This program helps you modify the CONFIG.SYS file when you add or remove some PC Card device drivers. PC Card Director Launcher. You can register up to 15 application programs in this launcher. 50 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 69
Card Director Program D O S Starting PC Card Director for DOS To start PC Card Director for DOS: 1 Go to the DOS command prompt. Note: C:\THINKPAD is the directory where PC Card Director is installed. If you have installed it in a different directory, type that directory name instead. C:\> 2 Type - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 70
. To enable the infrared port, use the ThinkPad Features program: If you are using OS/2 or Windows, click on the Infrared ( ) icon in the ThinkPad Features window. If you are using DOS, type PS2 ? IR at the command prompt; then press Enter for more information. 52 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 71
to run the same communication application on both computers to communicate between your computer and another computer device. Refer to the application manuals for more information. Run only one communication application for the infrared port at a time. The communicating distance might need to be - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 72
from the OS/2 desktop. W IN WIN Using the Audio Function for Windows To use ESS AudioDrive in Windows, click on the Audio Applications icon in the Main Program group. The following screen appears: Audio Applications Volume Control Mixer Recording Control 54 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 73
with the AC Adapter 56 Replacing the Battery Pack 57 Monitoring the Battery Status 59 Using the Battery Status Indicator 59 Low-Battery Condition 60 Using the Fuel-Gauge Program 60 Preserving Battery-Pack Life 62 Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation 62 Using Advanced Power Management - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 74
battery pack is installed in the computer. 2 Connect the AC Adapter to the computer, and then to the electrical outlet. The battery pack charges after approximately 1.5 hours. (It takes approximately 2.5-3.5 hours when charging under operating the computer.) 56 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 75
hibernation mode. To replace the battery pack during hibernation mode and without turning off the computer, follow these instructions. Important If you are using you use an IBM PC Card that is listed on page 76, the computer does not enter hibernation mode. When replacing the battery pack, turn off - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 76
the battery pack into the computer. When it is fully installed, the battery pack latch 4 automatically locks into place. 4 3 2 5 Turn the computer over again; then open the LCD. 6 Press on the power switch. The computer resumes normal operation from hibernation mode. 58 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 77
actions when the blinking orange condition occurs, before the computer enters suspend mode because of a low-battery condition. If suspend mode is caused by a low-battery condition, data in the memory can be lost. Do either of the following actions immediately: To continue your work with the AC - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 78
. When you click on the Fuel-Gauge icon in the ThinkPad Features window, the Fuel-Gauge program appears. When you minimize the program to an icon, every time you press the Fn+F2 key combination, the Fuel-Gauge icon appears or disappears alternately from the screen. 60 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 79
The "Duration of Remaining Power" does not appear when the AC Adapter is connected. AC Adapter Connected Charge-In-Progress Suspend Button Fuel Battery Operation Fuel 70 % Gauge Hibernation Button Percentage of Remaining Power Current Power Mode (AC/High) 70 % [1:30] Duration of Remaining Power - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 80
of the battery pack: Turn off the computer whenever it is not in use. Keep the battery fully charged. Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation To save battery power: Use Advanced Power Management (APM) Decrease the LCD brightness Use the Battery Power-Management function 62 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 81
Battery-Powered Operation Using Advanced Power Management Note: If you have purchased the computer with a preinstalled operating system, Advanced Power Management (APM) is already installed correctly. The computer has power-management functions built in. No special power-management drivers - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 82
Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation WIN If you are using Windows 3.11, follow these instructions to check and install APM for Windows: 1. Start the computer. Make sure that the current directory is Windows (usually C:\WINDOWS>). 2. Type SETUP at the command prompt and press Enter. The following - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 83
Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation If you are using Windows 95, APM is automatically installed on your WIN computer. To verify that the computer has APM installed correctly, do the following: 1. Start Windows 95. 2. Open My Computer. 3. Open Control Panel. 4. Open Power. 5. Verify that the item - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 84
, you must install the ThinkPad Features program using the Utility Diskette. To install the ThinkPad Features program: Chapter 7. Your computer has the following built-in battery power-saving functions to save mode, but the computer does not use as much power. 66 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 85
Switch* Fn+F4 Timer* Low Battery* Close LCD Standby Mode Fn+F4 Timer* Low Battery* Close LCD Suspend Mode Quick Suspend RediSafe Suspend Timer* Low Battery* Fn+F12 Low Battery* Timer* Hibernation Mode 0% Power-off * These options are set using the ThinkPad Features program. Chapter 4. Using - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 86
Using Power Management Standby Mode In standby mode, the hard disk drive stops and the LCD turns off. The computer , all tasks are stopped and stored in memory to save power. When the computer resumes normal operation, the tasks are automatically restored. 68 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 87
all tasks are stopped, and memory data and the status of the computer are stored on the hard disk drive. This prevents accidental loss of data suspend mode. If all battery power is used and the computer turns off during RediSafe suspend mode, install a fully charged battery pack or connect the AC - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 88
you are using OS/2 or Windows: O S/2 W IN WIN 1. Start the ThinkPad Features program. 2. Click on the Battery ( ) icon; then click drive C (type the drive letter of your choice). 2. Type PS2 SA E at the command prompt; then press Enter to enable suspend mode. 70 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 89
is installed according to the instructions in "Installing Windows 3.11" on page 120 the computer with the LCD closed or use the ThinkPad Features program to set the computer to not enter is set and the computer resumes normal operation by the ThinkPad Features timer or an incoming call, only a blank - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 90
2.4/9.6 Data/FAX Modem - IBM Microelectronics 14.4/14.4 Data/FAX Modem - IBM Wireless Modem for ARDIS - IBM Wireless Modem for Mobitex - IBM Wireless Modem for Cellular/CDPD While a communication link is active, the computer does not enter suspend mode. 72 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 91
Mode Notes: In hibernation mode, all tasks are stopped and memory data and the 1. Before using hibernation mode, current status of the computer are stored on the hard disk drive; you must create a hibernation then power is turned off. No battery power is used. When power is file. turned on - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 92
OS/2 or Windows: O S/2 W IN WIN 1 Turn on the computer and start the ThinkPad Features program. 2 Click on the Battery ( ) icon. 3 Click on the Suspend/Hibernation/Resume options ( ) icon. 4 Click on the Enable Hibernation button in the menu. 5 Make sure the hard disk drive in the computer - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 93
being created. Create the hibernation file only on the hard disk drive installed in the computer. The hibernation file is hidden and cannot be accessed. The computer uses battery power to enter hibernation mode. Therefore, it reserves some battery power when it is set to enter hibernation mode when - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 94
powered with battery power, the IBM Wireless Modem for ARDIS - IBM Wireless Modem for Mobitex - IBM Wireless Modem for Cellular/CDPD This prevents possible problems from occurring with communication application programs after the computer returns to normal operation. 76 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 95
Password 81 Removing a Power-On Password 82 Using the Personalization Feature 83 Entering the Personal Information 84 Deleting a Personalized Screen 87 Using Locks 88 Copyright IBM Corp. 1996 77 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 96
1 Start Easy-Setup and select the Password icon. To start Easy-Setup, press and hold F1 and turn on the computer. Easy-Setup Config Restart Date/Time Password Start up Test BIOS part number,..Date Type your power-on password again to verify it; then press Enter. 78 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 97
authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the password canceled. Proof of purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the service. Once you set the password, you cannot change or remove it in Easy-Setup; you must change or remove a password at the password - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 98
enter the correct password after three tries, you must turn the computer off, wait at least 5 seconds, and turn it on to try again. 80 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 99
Not Forget Your Power-On Password! If you forget your power-on password, you cannot reset it. You have to take the computer to an IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the password canceled. Proof of purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 100
password; then press the Spacebar. 3 Press Enter. The power-on password is removed. All the steps can be summarized as follows: Current(space)(Enter) 82 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 101
personalization update utility to store your personal data in the nonvolatile memory of your system. A personalized password-prompt screen consists of area 2 surrounds the personal data area. ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad John Smith IBM Corporation 123-456-789 1234-56 Big - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 102
program by double-clicking on the ThinkPad icon on the screen. 5 Click on the Personalization Editor ( ) icon. XXXXXXX X XX XXX The personalization editor window appears. Personalization Editor Personal Data Background Preview Help Exit 6 Select Personal Data. 84 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 103
window. 8 Select OK. Next, create the background bitmap as follows: 9 Select Background in the Personalization Editor window. Windows Close Paintbrush. 13 When the opening file window appears, enter the name of your your personalized screen in the nonvolatile memory in the computer: 15 Close - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 104
and stored in the nonvolatile memory in the computer. 18 After the data is stored, turn off the computer. 19 Set your password if you have not set it. You have created your own personalized password-prompt screen. It will appear each time the computer is turned on. 86 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 105
; then turn off the computer. 2 Insert the backup copy of the Utility Diskette 2 into the diskette drive; then turn on the computer. 3 Select Delete personalization data from the menu; then follow the instructions on the screen. 4 After the data is updated, turn off the computer. Your data has been - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 106
and implementing the locking devices and security features. To attach a lock, do the following: IBM makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the Attach a Kensington lock or a compatible then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary object. 1 88 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 107
chapter provides information about how to install or remove external or internal devices and IBM options. Installing and Removing PC Cards 90 Inserting the PC Card 90 Removing the PC Card 92 Increasing Memory Capacity 93 Installing and Removing the DIMM 94 Attaching an External Numeric Keypad - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 108
installing an operating system, install the PCMCIA device driver that is on the PCMCIA Installation Diskette before using PC Cards. To install the PCMCIA device driver: Chapter 7. This section explains how to PC Card as shown. 2 Open the cover on the PC Card slot. 90 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 109
Installing and Removing PC Cards Note: If you are using a PC Card with a XJACK** connector, insert it into the upper slot. 3 Insert the PC Card into an appropriate slot according to your PC Card type. If you are using a Type I or Type II PC Card, insert it into either the upper slot 2 or the lower - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 110
Installing and Removing PC Cards Removing the PC Card Raise the PC Card eject button 1 for the PC Card you want to remove. Then, press the PC Card eject button until the PC Card pops out. Remove the PC Card and save it for future use. 1 2 1 92 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 111
Capacity Note: IC DRAM cards cannot be used with 560 computers. Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a dual inline memory module (DIMM), available as an option. Two different capacities - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 112
the computer. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove the screw on the memory slot cover. Attention: To avoid damaging the DIMM, do not touch its contact edge. 4 Which are you going to do? Install a DIMM Remove a DIMM Go to the next step. Go to step 6 on page 96. 94 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 113
5 Install the DIMM into the memory slot. a) Find the notch 1 on the side of the DIMM. b) With the notched end of the DIMM toward the right side of the socket 2 , insert - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 114
avoid damaging the DIMM, do not touch its contact edge. 6 Remove the DIMM from the memory slot. a) Press out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. b) Remove the DIMM. Be sure to save the DIMM for future use. c) Go to the next step. 96 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 115
in kilo bits (KB) by adding the DIMM memory size to the base memory size (7808KB). For example, if you installed a 16MB DIMM, calculate the total memory size as follows: 16(MB) x 1 24(KB) + 78 8(KB) = 24192(KB) b) Start Easy-Setup and confirm the memory size count at the upper left corner of the - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 116
all cables. You have completed the installation or removal of the DIMM. Note: If you changed the memory installed in the computer, you need to create a new hibernation file. If you plan to use hibernation mode, see "Creating the Hibernation File" on page 73. 98 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 117
Keypad or a Mouse Attention: When you connect a mouse other than an IBM PS/2 Miniature Mouse, turn off the computer. An external numeric keypad or to the connector on the rear of the computer. You can use both the IBM PS/2 Miniature Mouse and TrackPoint III as the pointing device. Note: You can - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 118
, do not install the device driver supplied with the Space Saver Keyboard. When the Space Saver Keyboard is used, the device driver on the computer's Utility Diskette automatically enables or disables the TrackPoint III of the computer when power is turned on. 100 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 119
use the computer with the LCD closed, set the suspend option in the ThinkPad Features program so the computer does not enter suspend mode when the LCD not available: Numeric keypad on the computer keyboard External numeric keypad ThinkPad Features program: Page 29. You should use the numeric keypad - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 120
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Display Driver for Windows 95 . . . 130 Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows 95 . 132 Installing the PC Card Director for Windows 95 133 Disabling the PC Card Director for DOS and Windows . . 133 Installing the Socket Services Device Driver 134 Installing the ESS AudioDrive Support - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 122
software. Refer to the manual that came with the PC Card to install the device driver. Important Before you begin installing software from diskettes, attach the external diskette drive to the computer. See "Using the External Diskette Drive" on page 23. 104 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 123
to operate correctly: - Install the ThinkPad display driver instead of the default device drivers that came with Windows. - When the Windows Setup program asks you to select either Express Setup or Custom Setup, select C for Custom Setup. If the device driver diskettes were not supplied with your - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 124
of purchase: OS/2 Warp Version 3 1 Install OS/2 Warp 2 Install ThinkPad Features program 4 Install AudioDrive support software 5 Install Infrared device driver 3 Install PC Card Director 6 In76s0tEaD ll ThinkPad display driver Start Comput8er Operation 106 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 125
OS/2 Warp Installing IBM OS/2 Warp Follow the instructions in the operating-system documentation. After OS/2 has been successfully installed, go to "Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for OS/2 Warp." Important When installing the operating system, enable support of PCMCIA. PCMCIA will not be - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 126
Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for DOS 7.0" on page 116. You have completed the installation of the ThinkPad Features program. If you want to continue to install all device drivers, continue with "Installing the PC Card Director for OS/2 Warp" on page 109. 108 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 127
utility PC Card client device drivers (only when PC Card Director does not support the PC Card) To install the PC Card Director: 1 Turn on the computer and start the operating system. 2 Insert the PCMCIA Installation Diskette for OS/2, Windows 95 into the diskette drive. 3 Open the OS/2 full screen - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 128
installed on your computer, also select ES1688 WinOS2/Windows Audio. 7 Click on Install; then follow the instructions on the screen. 8 When you have completed the installation, remove any diskette from the diskette drive, shut down OS/2; then restart the computer. 110 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 129
Installing the ESS AudioDrive Support Software for OS/2 Warp You have completed the installation of the ESS AudioDrive support software for OS/2. If you want to continue to install all device drivers, continue with "Installing the Infrared Device Driver for OS/2 Warp" on page 112. Chapter 7. - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 130
you are installing FROM. Source Drive ... Enter F1=Help F3=Exit 6 Press Enter; then follow the instructions on the screen. Select Install Win-OS2 ThinkPad Infrared Driver when you are prompted. You have completed the installation of the infrared device driver. 112 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 131
for OS/2 Warp Starting TranXit or Other Infrared Applications You can start TranXit or any other infrared applications that use the ThinkPad infrared device driver from the Program Manager window or from a separate object that you have created for the infrared application. From Program Manager - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 132
type INSTALL and press Enter. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 6 After the installation is complete, remove any diskette from the diskette drive, shut down OS/2, and restart the system. You have completed the installation of the display driver for OS/2. 114 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 133
IBM PC DOS Version 7.0 This section describes the installation procedures for DOS Version D O S 7.0 and its device drivers for your computer. Important If the device driver Version 7.0 1 Install DOS 2 Install ThinkPad Features program 3 Install PC Card Director Start Computer Operation Chapter 7. - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 134
DOS ThinkPad Features at the Installation Options screen; then follow the instructions on the screen. You have completed the installation of the ThinkPad Features program. If you want to continue to install all device drivers, continue with the PC Card Director. 116 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 135
- PC Card Director utility PC Card client device drivers (only when PC Card Director does not support the PC Card) To install the PC Card Director: 1 Start DOS. 2 Insert the PCMCIA Installation Diskette for DOS/Windows into the diskette drive. 3 Type A: at the DOS command prompt and press Enter - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 136
Microsoft Windows with Advanced Power Management with ThinkPad display driver 3 Install ThinkPad Features program for Windows 4 Install PC Card Director 5 Install AudioDrive support software 6 Install Infrared device driver Start Computer Operation 118 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 137
do the following for Windows 3.11 to operate correctly: When the Windows Setup program asks you to select either Express Setup or Custom Setup, select C for Custom Setup. Install the ThinkPad display driver instead of the default device drivers that came with Windows. Chapter 7. Installing Software - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 138
driver. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Install Windows Version 3.11 with the APM option: Important When the Windows Setup program asks you to select Express Setup or Custom Setup, type C for Custom Setup. a) Start the installation as specified in the Windows manual. 120 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 139
is the drive on which you installed OS/2). If so, change the path to: C:\WINDOWS b) When the Windows Setup program asks you to select Express Setup or Custom Setup, type C for Custom Setup. c) Continue installing Windows Version 3.11 until the following screen appears: Windows Setup Setup has - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 140
drive; then type A: and press Enter. f) Select your desired resolution from the menu and press Enter. Verify that Display has changed to your desired resolution type (an example is shown in the following screen). If the item has not changed, return to step 4c. 122 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 141
drive and restart the computer. When you start Windows from the DOS prompt, do not close the LCD while the program is loading; if you do, the computer will stop running. If you want to continue to install all device drivers, continue with "Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 142
are already highlighted at the Installation Options screen. You have completed the installation of the ThinkPad Features program. If you want to continue to install all device drivers, continue with "Installing the PC Card Director for Windows 3.11" on page 125. 124 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 143
remove any diskette from the diskette drive and restart the computer. You have completed the installation of the PCMCIA device driver for Windows 3.11. If you want to continue to install all device drivers, continue with "Installing the ESS AudioDrive Support Software for Windows 3.11" on page 126 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 144
the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. You have completed the installation of the ESS AudioDrive support software. If you want to continue to install all device drivers, continue with "Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows 3.11" on page 127. 126 IBM ThinkPad 560 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 145
letter (A-Z). When you install a program, the SOURCE drive letter is the location you are installing FROM. Source Drive ... Enter F1=Help F3=Exit 4 Press Enter; then follow the instructions on the screen. Select Install Windows ThinkPad Infrared Driver when you are asked. You have completed the - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 146
Diskette for Windows 3.1 into the diskette drive; then type A:\ and press Enter. 6 Select your desired resolution from the menu and press Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen. You have completed the installation of the display driver for Windows 3.11. 128 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 147
: Microsoft Windows 95 1 Install Windows 95 2 Install ThinkPad display driver 3 Install ThinkPad Features program 4 Install PC Card Director 5 Install AudioDrive support software 6 Install Infrared support software 7 Start Computer Operation Installing Windows 95 Install Windows 95 as - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 148
); then click on Change.... 7 Insert the ThinkPad Video Feature Diskette for Windows 95 into the diskette drive. 8 Click on Have disk... and click on OK. 9 Make sure IBM ThinkPad (Cyber9385/82) PCI is shown as the selection , and Small Fonts for the font size. 130 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 149
95 12 Click on Close; then click on Close again. 13 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows 95 prompts you to restart the computer to make the display driver change effective. You have completed the installation of the ThinkPad display driver. If you want to continue to install all the device - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 150
; then click on OK. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. You have completed the installation of the ThinkPad Features program. If you want to continue to install all the device drivers, go to "Installing the PC Card Director for Windows 95" on page 133. 132 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 151
you using a PC card to install Windows?" and click on Next. 4 Select No for the question "Do you want to review your system files and select real-mode PC card drivers so Windows can disable them?" 5 Click on Finish to complete the Windows 95 PCMCIA support setup. 6 Restart your computer. Chapter - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 152
on PCIC or compatible PCMCIA controller. 6 Click on the Driver tab to see the Driver files: list. 7 Click on the Change Driver... button. 8 Click on the Have Disk... button. 9 Insert the PCMCIA Installation Diskette for OS/2, Windows 95 into the diskette drive. 134 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 153
button; then you will see the "PCIC or compatible PCMCIA controller on IBM system" item in the "Models:" list. 11 Click on the OK button. IBMCSS01.VXD and IBMPCDIF.VXD will be listed in the "Driver files:" list. 12 Click on the OK button. Windows 95 now starts copying files. The Insert Disk panel - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 154
11 Remove the diskette from the diskette drive. You have completed the installation of the PC Card Director for Windows 95. If you want to continue to install all the device drivers, go to "Installing the ESS AudioDrive Support Software for Windows 95" on page 137. 136 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 155
software in your hard disk drive. However, the version of the AudioDrive support software supplied with Windows 95 might be on the Driver tab. 7 Click on the Change Driver button. 8 Click on the Have Disk... button. 9 Insert the Audio Features Diskette for Windows 95 into the diskette drive; then - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 156
is complete, click on the Close button. You have completed the installation of the AudioDrive Support Software for Windows 95. If you want to continue to install all the device drivers, go to "Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows 95" on page 139. 138 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 157
. 3 Type A:UINSTALL and press Enter. 4 At the "Installation Options" screen, press Enter to accept the default source drive. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 6 Select Install Windows ThinkPad Infrared Driver when you are asked. Make sure you specify the directory where you have installed - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 158
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146 Troubleshooting Charts 149 Error Codes 149 LCD Blank or Power-On Problems 152 Screen Messages 153 Other Problems 155 What If Testing Cannot Find the Problem 156 Battery Power Problems 156 External Diskette Drive Problems 157 External Monitor Problems 157 Hibernation Problems 158 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 160
Options 167 Recording Identification Numbers 167 Using the HelpWare Support Family 168 Purchasing Additional HelpWare Services 172 Custom Services 176 Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates 176 About Your Warranty 177 Service outside North America 178 142 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 161
Common Problems and Actions Problems I cannot use PC Cards other than IBM ones in the OS/2 Warp environment. My computer does not show as good performance as I expected. Error 2xx appears (memory error). A memory shortage or memory error occurs. Actions If you do not have the PC Card device driver - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 162
my hard disk space? How can I expand my memory? Answers You can uninstall most of the preloaded applications and obtain free hard disk space. Check whether the application you want to delete has its own delete icon. See answers to memory questions on page 143. 144 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 163
system diskettes or device driver diskettes. Contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. (See page 168 for IBM HelpWare information.) See Appendix A to get information about any hardware resources already used by devices in the computer. Chapter 8. Solving Computer Problems 145 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 164
Troubleshooting Testing the Computer The following shows a basic way to test the computer: 1 Turn on the computer. The is in its middle position. 3 Press and hold F1; then turn on the computer to start Easy-Setup. Hold F1 until the following Easy-Setup menu appears. 146 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 165
. To start the test programs, select the Test icon; then select the Start icon or press Enter. Start Restart 1 SystemBoard Memory Display HDD FDD-1 PCMCIA Parallel 2 Serial DSP CDROM-1 Infrared Audio FDD-2 Exit If the computer did not beep, the speaker is not working correctly. Check that the - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 166
find a problem but one still exists, find the problem in the troubleshooting charts on page 149. No Return to step 3 on page 146 and start Easy-Setup again. If you still cannot start Easy-Setup, find the problem in the troubleshooting charts starting on page 149. 148 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 167
the computer. 7. Turn on the computer. If the same screen message appears, have the computer serviced. An operating system is not found in the hard disk drive. Install an operating system following the instructions in Chapter 7. Have the computer serviced. Chapter 8. Solving Computer Problems 149 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 168
differs, and the computer cannot resume normal operation. If the memory size is changed, re-create the hibernation file (see page 73). The computer cannot read the hibernation file. Have the computer serviced. Verify that the DIMM option is correctly installed. 150 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 169
the system keyboard is correct. If the system keyboard works correctly, have the keyboard/mouse connector or the external keyboard serviced. Test the computer by selecting the Start icon in the Test menu of Easy-Setup. - If the computer stops during testing and does not continue, have the computer - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 170
. If there is still a problem, have the computer serviced. Have the computer serviced. Verify that: The ThinkPad display driver is installed correctly (refer to the Chapter 7 for installation instructions). The refresh rate settings in the ThinkPad Features program's display setup screen (under the - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 171
Troubleshooting Problem battery pack is charged. The environmental temperature is within the acceptable range. Refer to "Specifications" on page 221. If the preceding items are correct, have the computer serviced. The battery drive. If so, press F1. If both prompts remain, have the computer serviced - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 172
and ignore the error. Turn off the computer and start Easy-Setup; then select Test to test the computer. If the test ends with an error, make a note of the error code and have the computer serviced. If you cannot start Easy-Setup, have the computer serviced. 154 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 173
charged battery pack in the computer; then resume operations. If there is still a problem, press the Power Shutdown switch on the bottom of the computer with the tip of a pen to turn off the computer. Check that the startup sequence in Easy-Setup is set to start the computer from the diskette drive - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 174
three to six times. If there is still a problem, use a new battery pack. The over-current protective function in the battery pack might be activated. Turn the computer off for 1 hour to reset the over-current protective function, and then turn it back on again. 156 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 175
Troubleshooting External Diskette Drive Problems Problem The diskette drive in-use icon on the external diskette drive stays on. Action If there is a diskette in the drive, verify that: - The external-diskette-drive connector is firmly attached to the computer. - The diskette contains the - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 176
Troubleshooting Problem The screen is unreadable or distorted. Wrong characters appear on the screen. Action Verify that: The ThinkPad display driver is installed correctly (see Chapter 7). The device setup parameters in the display setting screen (click on the Display ( ) icon in the ThinkPad - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 177
Troubleshooting Infrared Communication Problems Problem The computer cannot communicate with other devices using the infrared port on the computer. Incorrect data is sent between the computer and the device. Action Verify that: Power is supplied to the infrared port by the ThinkPad Features - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 178
Troubleshooting Keyboard, External Numeric Keypad, and Pointing Device Problems Problem work. Action If the problem occurs immediately after the computer a problem, have the computer serviced. IBM PS/2 Mouse, disable the TrackPoint III using the ThinkPad Features program. 1. For OS/2 and Windows - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 179
Troubleshooting Problem All or some keys on the external keyboard do not work. A number appears correct. If the system keyboard works, have the keyboard/mouse connector or the external keyboard serviced. The numeric lock function is on. To disable it, press and hold Shift; then press NumLk. Chapter - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 180
If the preceding items are correct and the test programs did not find the problem, have the computer and option serviced. Ensure that serial port is enabled and set to COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4 in the ThinkPad Features program (click on the Serial Port icon). 162 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 181
Release 2.0 and 2.01. Refer to the manual that came with your PC Card. If your PC Card does not support PCMCIA Release 2.0 and 2.01, you cannot use PC Card Director. Contact your PC Card supplier. Your PC Card is working by following the diagnostic instructions for your PC Card, if any. Verify - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 182
Troubleshooting Problem you are using a network card, check the I/O port address, IRQ level, and memory window address. To check the resources assigned to the PC Card, click on the Status manual. If the tests show that the printer is OK, have the computer serviced. 164 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 183
Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem An application program does not work correctly. Action To determine if a problem is caused by the software, verify that: Your computer has the minimum memory required to use the software. Refer to the manuals supplied with the software to verify this. The - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 184
IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative. When requesting service, describe the error message or problem to the service representative. Error messages can help identify what service action is required and help the service service phone numbers here. 166 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 185
below. DIMM (8MB or 16MB) ______MB Hard Disk Drive External Diskette Drive Battery Pack PC Cards Recording Identification Numbers The following information is needed when requesting repair services: IBM Product Name Machine Type Serial Number ThinkPad 560 The machine type and serial number - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 186
. In the U.S. and Puerto Rico, call 1-800-772-2227 In Canada, call 1-800-565-3344 In all other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. See page 178. These services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (excluding some holidays). 168 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 187
by calling the PC Support Line for service. Telephone problem determination will be performed in the event the issue may be resolved over the telephone. If the problem is not able to be resolved over the telephone, a support representative will arrange for ThinkPad EasyServ. You should keep your - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 188
800-465-3299. Using Electronic Support Services: If you have a modem, you can access public electronic bulletin boards and public messaging areas, electronic conferences, and searchable databases available in several of the most popular online information services. 170 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 189
call 604-664-6466. Commercial online services that contain information about IBM products include: CompuServe Use the following GO word: ThinkPad. Prodigy Use the Jump command; type IBM and select PC Product Support. America Online Use the Go to keyword IBM. Chapter 8. Solving Computer Problems 171 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 190
Support is available for simple or complex networks made up of IBM workstations and servers using major network operating systems. In addition, many popular non-IBM adapters and network interface cards are supported. This service includes technical support for: 172 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 191
Installing and configuring client workstations and servers Identifying system problems and correcting problems on the client or the server Using IBM and non-IBM network operating systems Interpreting documentation You can purchase this service for a single incident or for multiple incidents. For - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 192
Services offers a ThinkPad EasyServ Maintenance Agreement. For more information about warranty upgrades and extensions: In the U.S., call 1-800-426-7697. In Canada, call 1-800-465-7999. In all other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. 174 IBM ThinkPad 560 User - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 193
PC Servers and other Personal Computer products, in the U.S. you can purchase HelpWare Consult Line support. This service offers telephone access to experts for consultation on agreed-to topics. The experts provide recommendations and corrective actions, as appropriate. For more information about - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 194
/2 problem for which there is or will be a corrective program. You can obtain update diskettes from the following sources: IBM PC Company BBS. IBM Software Solutions Center. In the U.S. or Canada, call 1-800-992-4777. IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative. 176 IBM ThinkPad 560 User - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 195
-7282. In Canada, call 1-800-465-1234. In other countries, contact your IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative. About Your Warranty During the warranty period, you may be responsible for details about the product warranty, see Appendix E. Chapter 8. Solving Computer Problems 177 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 196
outside North America Service outside North America Notes: Caribbean: The number in parentheses ( ) is Bahamas the country code. Barbados Toll-free Ltd (257)-2-25-005 Centre National DeL'Inf (257)-2-22-813 Computel S.A.R.L SOFT Informatica (253)-353-444 178 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 197
Sudan Tanzania (Dar Es Salaam-51) Service outside North America Dankal Centre Pharma ( Liberia Business Mach. (265)-671-755 Comp. Sales & Services (356)-234-175 Computer Solutions (356)-234-176 (356)-234 Compulec Rwanda (232)-22-224-275 Continental Comm. & Service (232)-22-223-833 (27)-011-331-8111 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 198
Service outside North America Uganda (Kampala-41) Zaire (Kinshasa-12) Zambia (Lusaka-1) Germany Germany (Hanover) Greece Hungary Iceland Iran Ireland Israel (Tel Aviv-3) Italy Jordan 180 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide (256)-41-230-823 Business Systems Ltd (243)-12-24-029 Zaire Business Mach. (243 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 199
Service outside North America Kuwait Lebanon Macedonia Netherlands Norway (Oslo) Oman Pakistan Poland (Warsaw) Portugal (Lisbon-1) Qatar Romania Russia Trad. 973-2-10880 Gulf Business Mach. Abu Djabi Dubai Kuwait Oman (Bahrain) Bahrain Jordan Lebanon Qatar Chapter 8. Solving Computer Problems 181 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 200
Service outside North America Australia (Sydney-2) (61)-2-951-9716 Bangladesh (880)-2-863532 Brunei (673)-3-35204 Burma )-02-776-7676 Thailand (66)-2-2734069-70 (66)-2-27344010 For other countries, contact your local IBM office for service information. 182 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 201
. Avoiding System Resource Conflicts ThinkPad Features program: Page 29 DMA channels, and memory addresses. To avoid as shown in their manuals. Then you must available resource values by using the ThinkPad Features program. When you want ThinkPad Features program and click on the PC Card ( - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 202
Windows or OS/2. 3 Start the ThinkPad Features program. 4 Click on the PC Card ( ) icon. 5 Click on the Auto Config button. 6 Exit the ThinkPad Features program and restart your computer. The built-in device in conflict may have been disabled to resolve the resource conflict. 184 IBM ThinkPad 560 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 203
Avoiding Hardware Conflicts If you are using Windows, you can set the memory area used by the PC Card as follows: 1 Start the PC Card Director. 2 Select Set Memory Area... from the Actions pull-down menu. Setup Upper Memory Block Total Memory Size for PC cards OK Cancel Help Unspecified PC - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 204
Up icon. 3 Select the Network icon. A window appears at the bottom of the screen for you to select the RPL speed. 4 If you are using a token-ring card, select 4 (4Mbps) or 16 (16Mbps) for the RPL speed. 5 Click on OK or press Enter; then restart the computer. 186 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 205
from an ATA PC Card: 1 Using the PS2 command or ThinkPad Features program, check that there is no conflict between the system 2 Start Easy-Setup and select the Start Up icon. 3 Select the PCMCIA icon. The PC Card (PCMCIA icon) should not be set to follow the computer hard disk drive (HDD-1 icon - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 206
03D4-03D5, 03D8-03D9, 03DA, 2100-21FF, 43C6-43C9, 46E8, and 83C6-83C9 0220-022F or 0240-024F Memory Address (Hex) None None None None None None A0000-BFFFF and C0000-C7FFF None 388-38B None DMA Channel None None None 0, 1, 3, or disabled None 2 None 1 or 0 None 188 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 207
System Resources IRQ I/O Address (Hex) Memory Address (Hex) DMA Channel PCMCIA controller None 03E0-03E1 None None PC Card also used when Extended Capability Port (ECP) is enabled by the ThinkPad Features program as the printer operating mode. When you enable ECP as the printer operating mode - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 208
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Card Director Note: When installing an operating system, install the PCMCIA device driver that is on the PCMCIA Installation Diskette to use the Auto Configurator. To install the PCMCIA device driver: Chapter 7. The ThinkPad 560 computer provides the Auto Configurator, a program for some PC Cards - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 210
you want to delete from Selected Cards in the Auto Configurator Utility main panel. 2 Click on the Delete button. 3 Click on the Save button. 192 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 211
the registered PC Cards, do the following: 1 Click on the Order... button in the Auto Configurator Utility main panel. The operation for OS/2 and for Windows is the same. 2 Refer to the following to change the order of the PC Cards in the list: Moving a card toward the bottom a) Select the - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 212
can be changed differ among PC Cards: Card ID I/O port address IRQ level COM number of the serial port Memory window address Memory window size Card offset address 4 Click on the OK button, and save the changes. To cancel the changes, click on the Cancel button. 194 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 213
.SYS (Auto Configurator) DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\VPCMCIA.SYS (Virtual Card Services) : DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\xxxxxxx.SYS : (↑Storage card device driver) REM PC_Card_Client_Device_Driver : DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\$ICPMOS2.SYS (↑Power Management Support driver) Appendix B. Advanced Information for - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 214
) Using an ATA card and an SRAM card: : BASEDEV=PCM2ATA.ADD /!DM (ATA card device driver) DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\PCMSSDIF.SYS (↑Storage API device driver) DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\PCM2SRAM.SYS : (↑SRAM card device driver) BASEDEV=OS2PCARD.DMD (Storage Card Device Manager) 196 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 215
(ATA card device driver) DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\FLSH2MTD.SYS (↑Flash Card Memory Technology driver) DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\PCMSSDIF.SYS (↑Storage API device driver) DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\PCM2SRAM.SYS (↑SRAM card device driver) DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\PCM2FLSH.SYS : (↑Flash card device driver) BASEDEV=OS2PCARD.DMD - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 216
.EXE. This is to avoid conflict in the memory area used by the PCMCIA drivers and the Software EMS driver. Rule 2 Socket Services, Card Services, and Resource Map Utility must be listed in this order. Rule 3 The Power Management Support driver must be listed after the Resource Map Utility. Rule - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 217
\PAWATAS.SYS Using an ATA card, an SRAM card, and a Flash card: DEVICEHIGH=C:\THINKPAD\FLSHDMTD.SYS (↑Flash card Memory Technology driver) DEVICEHIGH=C:\THINKPAD\PAWATASF.SYS (↑ATA SRAM Flash card driver) Note: When the total storage of the Flash cards used at the same time exceeds 10MB, you must - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 218
the card by the drive name assigned to the slot. When using the PCMCIA ATA Card Mount Utility, install the PCMCIA Storage API device driver (PCMSSDIF.SYS) for OS/2. PCMCIA Storage Card Device Driver for DOS D O S W I N and Windows PAWATA.SYS supports ATA cards; PAWATAS.SYS supports ATA cards and - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 219
the card. Format using the FORMAT.COM program, by displaying the File Manager (for Windows), or by choosing the drive icon (for OS/2). Using PCMCIA ATA Cards with Multiple Partitions The device driver assigns a drive letter only to the active (bootable) partition of the ATA card if it holds - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 220
the lower limit for the I/O address of the ATA card. The device driver assigns the next usable I/O address from this lower limit to the card. When this parameter is not set, the device driver looks for a usable address and assigns that address to the card. 202 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 221
PCMCIA storage devices. When this parameter is not specified, no extra drive is given to the device driver. The extra drives can be activated by the PCMCIA device driver data in the resident memory area. When the EMS resources are not usable, the data tables are created in the resident memory area. - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 222
driver. As a result, a utility in the upper layer can get the drive letter or partition information for the PCMCIA storage card. The following is a line from the CONFIG.SYS file that describes the Storage API device driver: DEVICE =[drive:][directory]PCMSSDIF.SYS 204 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 223
] FLSH2MTD.SYS (↑Memory Technology driver) DEVICE =[drive:] [directory] PCM2FLSH.SYS (↑Storage card device driver) For DOS and Windows: DEVICE=[drive:] [directory] IBMDOSCS.SYS /FLASH (↑Card Services) DEVICE=[drive:] [directory] FLSHDMTD.SYS (↑Memory Technology driver) DEVICE=[drive:] [directory - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 224
corresponding actions you should take to solve the problem. The resource was already reserved by another by using, for example, the setup programs. For more information, refer to the manuals supplied with your computer. If your manuals supplied with your PC Card. 206 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 225
level 3 or 4, were not allocated. If this is the case, use the ThinkPad Setup Utility in the ThinkPad Features program to: - For OS/2, disable the devices using COM1 or COM2; then restart the system. - For DOS or Windows, reserve COM2 for the PC Card, and use COM1 for other integrated communication - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 226
option adapters are not conflicting with the resources for the IRQ level, I/O port address, or memory window of the PC Card. If you are using OS/2 Warp Version 3, you can check the cards, refer to the manuals or READ.ME files of the PC Cards or network drivers. 208 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 227
, WIN-OS/2 full-screen, and WIN-OS/2 window. When you use a DOS object in the OS/2 environment, OS/2 Virtual Card Services provides a Card Services interface so that you can use the DOS PC Card device driver for the DOS object. To use Virtual Card Services in a DOS object, do the following: 1 Move - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 228
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default values are 0. lowercase Command elements in lowercase are optional. For example, entering PS2 SE OF and PS2 SErial OFf gives the same results. Copyright IBM Corp. 1996 211 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 230
LCd, DISK, SPeed, and STandby to their original values: DEFAULT - - Set the hard disk drive power-saving timer for the specified number of minutes (xx): DISK xx - Set the features | 240 0 | 1 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 IR Enable | Disable - ADDress 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 212 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 231
Create the hibernation file using the occurs: HFILE command before using the LB AC: Specifies battery mode when the AC Adapter is connected. H command. DC: Specifies ac mode when using battery power: LBattery Suspend | Hibernation - Note: This command is effective on the current power mode - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 232
ac mode when using battery power. STandby xx [AC | DC] Note: Set the power management mode to enter by the automatic power-saving Create the hibernation file using the timer: HFILE command before using the TI H command. TImer Suspend | Hibernation - 214 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 233
| 60 | 75 | Disable Alarm (Sound) Commands Set the computer to beep in certain conditions: BEEP ON | OFf Alarm | System | Warn System Setup Commands Display the DMA channel assignments: ? DMA - - Set the Fn key lock function: FNSticky Enable | Disable - Set the HVEXPansion command to on - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 234
the computer power is turned on: STARTup Enable | Disable - Set the TrackPoint III: TPOint Enable | Disable - Other Commands Display the help menu: ? | Help - - Set the A: drive to the external diskette drive: FDD External - 216 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 235
Note: Enter hibernation mode: Create the hibernation file using the HFILE command before using this HIBernation - - command. Enter suspend mode: OFF | SUSpend - - Turn off the computer: TURN OFF - Appendix C. Using PS2 Commands 217 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 236
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This appendix describes features and specifications for the computer. For more information, refer to the Technical Reference manual. Microprocessor Intel Pentium processor Memory Built-in: 8MB Optional: 8MB and 16MB DIMMs Storage devices 2.5-inch hard disk drive Display The color LCD display - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 238
External-diskette-drive connector Expansion connector PC Card slots (two Type I or Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card) Headphone jack Microphone/line-in jack (supports a dynamic microphone or a self-battery-powered condenser microphone) Infrared port 220 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 239
Specifications Specifications Size Width: 297 mm (11.7 in.) Depth: 222 mm (8.7 in.) Height: 31.0 mm (1.22 in.) Weight Minimum configuration with lithium-ion battery : - Operating with no diskette in the drive: 8% to 95% - Operating with a diskette in the drive: 8% to 80% Maximum altitude: 3048 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 240
Features and Specifications IBM Power Cords IBM power cords for a specific country are usually available only in that country: For 2-pin power cords: IBM Power Cord Part Number , New Zealand, Papua, Paraguay, Uruguay Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka 222 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 241
Features and Specifications For 3-pin power cords: Note The grounded adapter is required for full MPRII compliance. IBM Power Cord Part Number 25H2205 25H2207 25H2209 25H2211 25H2213 25H2215 25H2219 25H2221 25H2223 25H2225 Used in These Countries Argentina, Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand, - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 242
Features and Specifications Electrical Safety Notice Important If a 3-pin power cord came with your computer, you must follow the following safety notice. Note receptacles. Attach the power cord to an outlet. Remove all cables from devices. Turn the device ON. 224 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 243
Diskette Standards To get the best performance from your diskette drives, use high-quality diskettes (such as IBM diskettes) that meet or exceed the following standards: 1MB, 3.5-inch, 3.5-inch, unformatted diskette: ANSI X3.171 ISO 9529 ECMA 125 Appendix D. Features and Specifications 225 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 244
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. Machine: IBM ThinkPad 560 except the Battery Pack Warranty Period*: One Year *Elements and accessories are warranted for three months. Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Production Status Each Machine is manufactured from new parts, or new and serviceable used parts - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 246
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. 228 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 247
the owner (for example, your lessor) to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not own; 2. where applicable, before service is provided - a) follow the problem determination, problem analysis, and service request procedures that IBM or your reseller provide, b) secure all programs - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 248
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. 230 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 249
the United States or other countries or both: IBM MMPM/2 Multimedia Presentation Manager/2 Operating System/2 OS/2 PC Card Director PS/2 RediSafe ThinkPad TrackPoint III WIN-OS/2 Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names, which may be denoted by - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 250
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. to which the receiver is connected. Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help. Properly shielded and grounded cables . 232 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 251
laws of the Member States relating to electro-magnetic compatibility. A declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by IBM United Kingdom Limited, PO BOX 30 Spango Valley Greenock Scotland PA160AH. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022. Appendix - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 252
Product Warranties and Notices 234 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 253
, that is used to hold a copy of instructions and data in main memory that are likely to be needed next by the processor, and that have been obtained automatically from main memory. CD-I. Compact disc-interactive. combination keys. Keys that have specific functions when you hold them down at the - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 254
memory specification. device driver. A file that contains the code needed to attach and use a device. Operating system loads device drivers for screens, keyboards, printers, diskette drives, hard disk drives to select a particular function or software application. 236 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 255
is based on the PCMCIA standard. PCMCIA. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. LAN. Local area network. pel. Picture element. MCI. Media Control Interface. megabyte (MB). 1024 kilobytes. About 1 million bytes. memory. Often referred to as random-access memory (RAM), measured in - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 256
Index ROM. Read-only memory. serial port. A port used to attach such devices as display devices, letter-quality printers, modems, a video mode that produces up to 640-by-480 resolution. VSYNC. Vertical synchronization frequency. XMS. Extended memory specification. 238 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 257
CSD 176 custom services 176 D date and time Easy-Setup 36 prompt 28 dealer locations 168 device driver display for OS/2, installing 114 for Windows 3.11, installing 128 for Windows 95, installing 130 ESS AudioDrive support software for OS/2, installing 110 for Windows 95, installing 137 installing - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 258
219 fee services 172 flash card memory technology driver 205 Fn key function 20 location 13 lock 20 fuel-gauge program Fn key function, using 20 monitoring battery status 60 using 60 H hard disk drive in use, indicator 15 hardware conflicts 188 hardware features 12-14 hardware specifications 221 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 259
LAN startup services 176 LCD location 13 LCD (continued) problems 42, 152 using 40 lithium-ion battery pack 17 lock, Kensington 88 low-battery condition 60 M memory address, system resource 188 area 185 Easy-Setup 35 increasing capacity 93 slot cover 14 location 14 specifications 219 memory module - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 260
device driver See PC Card Director PCMCIA.CRD, file 48 personalization editor 83 pointing device attaching 99 problems 160 POST error prompt 153 power command 63 power cords 222 power management using 66 power mode switching, using Fn key 21 power saving 66 power source 17 242 IBM ThinkPad 560 User - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 261
wrong, entering 80 printer problems 164 problems battery pack 156 diskette drive 157 display 40 error 160 troubleshooting charts 149-165 Prodigy 171 PS2 commands 211 A drive, horizontal/vertical 215 frequency, monitor 215 hard disk drive, power saving 212 help menu 216 HFILE support 170 Index 243 - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 262
lock 15 power on 16 scroll lock 16 suspend mode lamp 16 systemboard, Easy-Setup 35 T technical support 168 fee 172 remote 170 telephone assistance 168 temperature, machine specifications 221 test menu, Easy-Setup 37 testing the computer 146 ThinkPad features 244 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 560X | Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 263
) product 227 service, international 169 weight, machine specifications 221 Windows 95 129 device driver AudioDrive support software 137 infrared device driver 139 PC Card Director 133 Thinkpad display driver 130 ThinkPad Features program 132 Windows Version 3.11 120 device driver ESS AudioDrive
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