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    Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Notices" 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
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    Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 560X Computer The thin and light IBM ThinkPad 560X computer is designed to be convenient for your mobile computing needs. We hope you enjoy its fast processing power, brilliant and colorful TFT LCD display, audio capabilities, and infrared communication. v
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    playback of up to 16 bits, stereo, and 44 KHz sampling. DOS games using the Sound Blaster** interface. PC Card Support The computer provides two PC Card slots that accept a 16-bit PC Card, CardBus Card, and Zoomed Video Card. * Gigabyte, one billion (10 ) bytes. vi IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Book For procedures or information unique to the operating system installed in your computer: Information for IBM Operating System/2 (OS/2) users. Information for Microsoft Windows 3.11 users. Information for Microsoft Windows 95 users. Information for IBM DOS users. Information for Microsoft
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    IBM at 1-800-IBM-4333 for information on disposal. CAUTION: The lithium battery (IBM P/N 12J1695 UL-recognized component-File No. MH12210) can be replaced only by your dealer or an IBM service get medical care if any symptoms are present after washing. viii IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    8 Keyboard Functions 10 ThinkPad Utilities 15 Online Book 25 Backing Up Your System 26 Recovery CD (Windows 95 Only 26 Diskette Factory 26 Keeping Your Computer from Being Damaged 26 Chapter 2. Using Battery Power 28 Using the Battery Pack 29 Charging the Battery Pack 29 Monitoring the
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    Problems 125 Testing Your Computer 126 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software 128 Using the Diskette Factory 128 Using the Recovery CD (Windows 95 Only 130 Chapter 6. Getting Service 131 Information on Your ThinkPad 132 Option List 132 Identification Numbers 132 xii IBM ThinkPad 560X User
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    and Server Support Line 138 Ordering Support Line Services 138 Warranty and Repair Services 139 Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates 140 Getting Update Diskettes 140 Ordering Publications 140 Appendix A. Features and Specifications 141 Features 141 Specifications 143 IBM Power Cords
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    8 Keyboard Functions 10 TrackPoint III 10 Fn Key Function 12 Numeric Keypad 14 ThinkPad Utilities 15 ThinkPad Configuration Program 15 Easy-Setup 21 Online Book 25 Backing Up Your System 26 Recovery CD (Windows 95 Only 26 Diskette Factory 26 Keeping Your Computer from Being Damaged 26
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    Getting Familiar with Your Computer Identifying the Hardware Features Front View 2 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Getting Familiar with Your Computer 1 The color LCD screen displays computer output. 2 The brightness control moves up or down to adjust the brightness of the display. 3 The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling audio. 4 The
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    keyboard, or external numeric keypad to the computer. 7 The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is where the USB cable is connected. 8 The serial connector is where you connect a 9-pin, you attach the external monitor. 11 The connector cover is removable. 4 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    (with Battery Installed) Getting Familiar with Your Computer 1 The expansion connector 3 The memory slot accepts is where you attach a port a dual inline memory replicator (available as an module (DIMM) option. option). 4 The memory-slot cover 2 The power shutdown covers the memory slot
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    off states and colors (green, yellow, and orange). Each indicator is identified with a symbol. The following shows the location and the meaning of each icon: 6 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Blinking green Green Meaning Enough battery power remains for operation. The battery pack is being charged. The battery pack needs charging. If cursor cannot be moved with the Arrow keys. Not all application programs support this function. You enable or disable Scroll Lock mode by pressing the
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    Getting Familiar with Your Computer ThinkPad Features Your ThinkPad Model 560X computer features a diskette drive that is attached externally. Your computer also has unique computer power is turned on. 2 Open the cover on the external-diskette-drive connector. 8 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Getting Familiar with Your Computer 3 Attach the cable to the external diskette drive; then to the external-diskette-drive connector on the side of the computer. Press the sides of the connector 1 as you connect it to the devices 2 . 4 Turn on the computer. Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your
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    position. Note: No other software is required for the TrackPoint III; it works with the PS/2 mouse driver. The TrackPoint III consists of a stick on the keyboard and a pair of click buttons below the keyboard the click buttons depends on the software you are using. 10 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Getting Familiar with Your Computer If you are not familiar with using the TrackPoint III, these instructions will help you get started: 1 Place your hands in the typing position and press gently on the stick with either index finger in the direction
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    operational features instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the Fn key 1 ; then press the appropriate function key 2 (F1 to F12). 2 1 12 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    setup, after you press a function key in the top row, Fn returns to its normal state. Set up the Fn key this way, select the Accessibility ( ) button in the ThinkPad Configuration program window is attached. Fn + Power mode switching During battery-power operation, the power mode changes as
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    screen-control keys are not printed on the keys. NumLk F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 6 Home PgUp / _ Y *{ H End N Ins PgDn - " < Del + Shift Alt Ctrl 14 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    describes how to start the ThinkPad Configuration program. For Windows 95: To start the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 95: 1 Click on Start. 2 Move the cursor on Programs, ThinkPad; then click on ThinkPad Configuration. The following window appears: Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with
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    on the button of your choice from the window. When the device is enabled, the red indicator next to the button is lit. Otherwise, it stays off. Only the top portion of the window is displayed if you click on the triangular minimize button in the top-right corner. 16 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Getting Familiar with Your Computer For Windows NT: To start the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows NT: 1 Click on Start. 2 Move the cursor on Programs, ThinkPad; then click on ThinkPad Configuration. For Windows 3.11: Double-click on ThinkPad Configuration icon. For OS/2: To start the
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    Getting Familiar with Your Computer 1 The One-Touch Setup buttons Click on one of these buttons to set the system cursor on a device button. Only the top portion of the window is displayed when you click on the triangular minimize button in the top-right corner. 18 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    the following: 1 Click on Start; then the DOS Prompt icon. The DOS prompt window appears. 2 Type PS2 ? at the c:ThinkPad> prompt. The "ThinkPad Configuration" online help window appears: C:\>PS2 ? (C) Copyright IBM Corp. 1993,1995. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use
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    battery operating time. @Echo Off Rem SAMPLE:Set the parameters to provide maximum power utilization. Rem PS2 PMode Custom DC PS2 LCd 3 PS2 DISK 3 PS2 POwer 5 PS2 SPeed Fixed MIN PS2 STandby 3 PS2 IR OFf PS2 SErial OFf > Nul > Nul > Nul > Nul > Nul > Nul > Nul > Nul 20 IBM ThinkPad 560X
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    diskette drive. 2 Press and hold F1; then turn on the computer. 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
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    information about the installed memory and system board. The Memory button shows the amount of memory installed and available. The System Board button provides information on the system board installed. Initialize sets all device settings to the default values. 22 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Getting Familiar with Your Computer Pressing the Date/Time button displays the following "Date and Time" submenu. It is used to set the current date and time. To change the date and time, do the following: 1 Move the cursor to any field (Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, or Second) and place the
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    have different operating systems on different replaceable hard disk drives or PC cards, you can have the system boot up from one of these devices. Attention You must be extremely careful not to specify a wrong device Click on OK or press Enter to save the changes. 24 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    the Restart button ends the Easy-Setup program and restarts the computer. Online Book Your ThinkPad computer has an online book containing the conflicts Solving computer problems Installing software To start the online book, double-click on ThinkPad Information; then ThinkPad 560X Online Book.
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    can create the utility and device driver diskettes for Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.11, DOS, or OS battery pack and keep it in a cool place. Insert diskettes straight into the external diskette drive. Inserting them at an angle can damage the front of the drive. 26 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    , put the computer in suspend mode. When carrying it a long time, put the computer in hibernation mode. There is an optional carrying bag for your ThinkPad 560X computer. Chapter 1. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 27
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    a Power Management Mode . . 40 Considerations for Suspend Mode 40 Considerations for Hibernation Mode 42 Notes for Reinstalling or Installing the Operating System 43 Using Other Battery Saving Methods 45 Replacing the Battery Pack 46 28 Copyright IBM Corp. 1997
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    when the AC Adapter is connected to the computer and the battery pack is installed. You must charge the battery pack in any of the following conditions: If you purchase a new battery pack. If the battery status indicator starts blinking If the battery pack has not been used for a long time. Notes
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    . The battery pack is being charged. The battery pack needs charging. If the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. The battery pack is not installed. The computer is turned off or is in suspend mode when the AC Adapter is not connected. 30 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    indicator is blinking orange, and your computer sounds three consecutive beeps. (If your computer enters suspend mode because of a low-battery condition, data in memory might be lost.) Immediately connect the AC Adapter to the computer. Then take either of the following actions: To continue your
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    "Duration of Remaining Power" does not appear when the AC Adapter is connected. You can minimize the window to an icon by clicking on on the status bar of the window. You can toggle between the Fuel-Gauge window and the icon by pressing the Fn+F2 key combination. 32 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    on how efficiently you use your computer. This section describes the following: How to use the power management modes. How to use other battery saving methods. Using the Power-Saving Modes Your ThinkPad computer has three power management modes to save power. You can use your computer under
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    Using Battery Power Standby Mode In standby mode, the LCD turns off. Also, if stops all tasks and stores all data in memory. You can enter suspend mode by: - Pressing the Fn+F4 keys - Closing the cover - Selecting the Suspend button ( program ) in the Fuel-Gauge 34 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    computer enters suspend mode, and is ready to enter hibernation mode from suspend mode whenever the battery is low. Set RediSafe as following: Windows 95: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on Power Management button ( ). 3. Select Hibernation tab. 4. Enable hibernation mode if it
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    Using Battery Power Hibernation Mode In ThinkPad Configuration program. (See "Enabling Hibernation Mode" on page 39.) For Windows NT Users You cannot create a hibernation file in a Windows NT system that uses the NTFS format, the Windows use a particular PC Card. 36 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Using Battery Power The following table shows how the indicator behaves in each power management mode: Current Status Normal Off The following figure shows the relationship between different power management modes, how to switch between them and battery power consumption: Chapter 2. Using
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    program. 2 Click on the Power Management ( Three buttons appear on the right. ) button. 3 Click on the Power Mode Settings ( ) button. The "Power Mode Settings" window appears. 4 Specify the timeout value in minutes in the Suspend Timer box. 5 Click on OK. 38 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Using Battery Power Enabling Hibernation Mode To enable hibernation mode, do the following: For Windows 95: 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on the Power Management ( ) button. The "Power Properties" window appears. 3 Select the Hibernation tab. The "Hibernation" subwindow appears
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    password prompt, press any key or move your pointing device. If the computer is powered with ac power and is using one of the following IBM PC Cards, it enters standby mode: - IBM 3270 Emulation Credit Card Adapter - IBM Token-Ring 16/4 Credit Card Adapter 40 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    IBM Microelectronics 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. Chapter 2. Using Battery
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    Windows NT, Windows 3.11, or OS/2: 1. Click on the Battery battery power, the computer turns power off to the PC Card when entering hibernation mode. When resuming normal operation, if the PC Card or computer does not operate, restart the application or computer. 42 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    IBM 5250 Emulation Credit Card Adapter - IBM Microelectronics 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 This prevents possible problems the ThinkPad Configuration
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    F1 before continuing. System Information Computer: MS-DOS System Display: MagicGraph128XD 8 ×6 Mouse: Microsoft, or IBM PS/2 256 small font If MS-DOS System with APM appears for the item Computer:, APM is already installed. Press F3 to exit the setup. 44 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Another battery-saving method is to decrease the LCD brightness. You can use the ThinkPad Configuration program to decrease the brightness of the LCD by clicking on the LCD ( ) button and selecting Normal for Brightness (battery operation) in the window that appears. Chapter 2. Using Battery Power
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    Using Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack To replace the battery pack, do as follows: 1 Power off your computer or connect the AC Adapter. 2 Close the LCD and turn the computer over. 46 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    the computer and remove the battery pack. 4 Align the guides on the fully charged spare 1 with the guides on the computer 2 ; then slide the battery pack into the computer. Fully press the battery pack into the computer. When it is fully installed, the battery pack latch 3 automatically locks into
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    then open the LCD. You have finished replacing the battery pack. Note: You can replace the battery when the computer is in hibernation mode. When you use the PC Card, the computer might not be able to enter hibernation mode. If this happens, power off the computer. 48 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    address, on the password prompt screen. Using Passwords 50 Entering a Password 50 Setting a Password 51 Changing and Removing a Password 54 For a Power-On Password or HDD Password 54 For a Supervisor Password 56 Using the Personalization Editor 60 Using Locks 64 Copyright
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    from being accessed by unauthorized persons. The supervisor password protects the system information stored in Easy-Setup and also makes your computer tamper-resistant. Entering a Password Once you set a password, 5 seconds, and then turn it on again and retry. 50 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    appears. 2 Click on Password in the "Easy-Setup" menu. The "Password" submenu appears: Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the power-on password. Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the hard disk drive (HDD) password. Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting
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    you type a wrong character, use the Backspace key to erase it and then type the correct one. 5 Press Enter. The "Password Confirmation" submenu appears: 52 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    to have the hard disk or the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the service. Neither an IBM authorized reseller nor IBM marketing representative can make the hard disk drive usable. Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer 53
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    and using your computer. To remove a password, do the following: For a Power-On Password or HDD Password 1 Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then turn on the computer. The 3 To change the password, type the new password; then press the Spacebar. 54 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Protecting Your Computer 4 Type the new password again to verify it; then press Enter. The following submenu appears and system starts. Note: Write down the password on a piece of paper and keep it in a safe place. You have changed your password. Skip the remaining steps. 5 Type your current
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    have removed your password. For a Supervisor Password 1 Start Easy-Setup. a) Press and hold F1; then turn on the computer. b) Hold F1 until the password prompt appears. 2 Enter the supervisor password. The "Easy-Setup" menu appears. 3 Select Password on the menu. 56 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Protecting Your Computer 4 Select Supervisor. To change the password, go to the next step. To remove the password, go to step 10 on page 58. 5 Enter the current password and press the Spacebar. 6 Type the new password; then press the Spacebar. Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer 57
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    password and press the Spacebar. 11 Press Enter. 12 Click on Exit. 13 Select Restart. The supervisor password has been removed. Your computer restarts. 58 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    ) if you know the supervisor password. 1. Power on the computer by pressing F1. The password prompt appears. 2. Enter the supervisor password. The "Easy-Setup" menu appears. 3. Select Password on the menu. 4. Select Power on on the menu. 5. Type the supervisor password; then press Spacebar. 6. Press
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    background bitmap area 2 . ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad John Smith IBM Corporation 123-456-789 1234-56 Big Road, New York If you find this computer, please contact the above address. ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad 60 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    into the diskette drive. 4 Open the Personalization Editor a) Click on Start. b) Move the cursor to Programs, ThinkPad: then click on Personalization Editor. The following window appears: Personalization Editor Personal Data Background Preview Help Exit Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer 61
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    follows, otherwise, go to step 10. 6 Select Background in the "Personalization Editor" window. Windows Paintbrush automatically opens. 7 Draw an image or color the background. Your bitmap size must Press Enter to return the previous window. 10 Turn off the computer. 62 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    diskette drive; then turn on the computer. 12 Select Update personalization data at the menu window; then follow the instruction on the window. Your data will be copied from DOS, Personalization Utility Diskette and stored in the nonvolatile memory in the computer. 13 After the data is stored, turn
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    stationary object. Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. IBM makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features. 64 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    ThinkPad This chapter provides information about how to attach external devices or to increase memory. Increasing Memory 66 Installing the Memory the PC Card Device Driver 85 Installing the PC Card Modem 87 Using CardWorks 90 Wizard Button 91 PC Card Properties Window 92 Stop 95 Slot
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    96 MB (32 MB base memory and a 64 MB DIMM option). Installing the Memory Option 1 Turn off the computer; then remove the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove the screw on the memory slot cover. 66 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Using Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad 4 Install the DIMM into the memory slot. Attention To avoid damaging the DIMM, do not touch its contact edge. a Find the notch on the press it firmly 1. c Pivot the DIMM until it snaps into place 2 . Chapter 4. Using the Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad 67
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    with Easy-Setup (see page 25). If a 2 1 error code appears under the memory count. 48576 KB OK 21 If the total memory size is not the same as the value you calculated. 2. If you changed the memory installed in the computer, you need to create a new hibernation file. 68 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Using Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad How to Calculate Total Memory Size Calculate your total memory size in kilobytes (KB) by adding the DIMM memory size to the base memory size (32192 KB). For example, if you installed a 32 MB DIMM, calculate the total memory size as follows. Note: 1MB=1024KB [
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    Features of Your ThinkPad Using an External Pointing Device Mouse Numeric keypad External keyboard You can attach an external numeric keypad, a mouse, or an external keyboard directly to the external-input-device connector ( ) on the rear of the computer. 70 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Using Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad Attaching a Mouse You can use both the IBM PS/2 Miniature Mouse and TrackPoint III as the pointing device. For other mouse types, see the following attention note. Attention When you connect a mouse other than an IBM PS/2 Miniature Mouse, turn off the
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    Using Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad Note: You can remove the keypad cover and use it as a stand for the keypad. You can connect an : Numeric keypad on the computer keyboard External numeric keypad Instead, use the numeric keypad on the external keyboard. 72 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Using Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad When you attach the external keyboard, turn off the computer, attach the keyboard to the keyboard port of the keyboard/mouse cable 1 , and then attach the keyboard/mouse cable to the computer 2 . Chapter 4. Using the Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad 73
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    , 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. 74 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    . 3 Turn on the external monitor and the computer. 4 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 5 Change the display output type by clicking on the Both you select the Both button, do not attach an external monitor that supports only VGA mode (640-by-480 resolution). Otherwise, the external monitor
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    your display type from the monitor list, or click on a new resolution or refresh rate. Note: Refer to the specifications for your external monitor to determine its supported resolutions and refresh rates. 7 Restart the computer to make the changes effective. 76 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    a movie or a game. Stop the application before changing the LCD type. Changing the LCD Type You can change the display output type with ThinkPad Configuration program. Select one of the following display output types: LCD ( ): The computer output is displayed only on the LCD of the computer
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    not use System in the System Setup folder to change the resolution or color depth. Use the ThinkPad Configuration program to configure the Windows 3.11 with ThinkPad Configuration program. In this case, restart your computer to make screen size fit the display. 78 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    may look slightly distorted. Using SVGA Video Mode Your ThinkPad 560X computer has an LCD that supports an SVGA video mode with 800x600 resolution. You can also an operating system, you must install the display driver supplied with the computer to use SVGA mode. Chapter 4. Using the Advanced Features
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    the monitor (External Display) Resolution 640x480 800x600 1024x768 Supported Color Depth 256 16,777,216 65,536 256 65,536 16,777,216 256 65,536 Frame Rate 60 Hz, 75 Hz, or 85 Hz 60 Hz, 75 Hz, or 85 Hz 60 Hz, 70 Hz, or 75 Hz 80 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Using Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad Using a PC Card This section describes how to insert a PC Card. Your computer has two PC Card slots (upper slot and lower slot) and supports the following types of cards: PC Card (Type I, Type II, and Type III) CardBus Zoomed Video (ZV) You can insert a
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    Using Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad Installing the PC Card 1 Find the notched edge 1 of the PC Card as shown. 2 Open the the PC Card slot cover. 3 Insert the upper slot or the lower slot. If you are using a Type III PC Card, insert the card into the lower slot. 82 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Using Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad 4 Press the PC Card firmly into the connector until the eject button pops out. Then, pull the eject button out slightly 1 and fold it to the left. 2 . Chapter 4. Using the Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad 83
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    CardWizard** information panel pops up and informs you about the new card. You have completed to setup the PC Card. You can use the PC Card. When you install the PC Card modem, "Location Information" windows appears. Go to "Installing the PC Card Modem" on page 87. 84 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    of Your ThinkPad Note When the CardWizard does not have the device driver of the PC Card, the following "Select Installation Preference" window appears and you have to install the PC Card device driver. Go to "Installing the PC Card Device Driver ." Installing the PC Card Device Driver Install the
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    3 Type win95 after a:\ then click on OK Follows the instructions on the screen. Note: If you use the PC Card Modem, you need to set up the modem. Double-click on My Computer, Control Panel; then Modem. Set up the modem with following the instructions on the window. 86 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Using Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad Installing the PC Card Modem Attention Your computer can only be connect wall during electrical storms. When you install the PC Card modem, the "Location Information" window appears. Do as follows: 1 Fill in the necessary information. 2 Click on OK. Chapter 4.
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    a telephone outlet 2 . Note: If your ThinkPad shares a single telephone cable with a telephone, use the cable supplied with your computer. You have completed setting up the PC Card modem. For details on PC Card Support Software, go to "Using CardWorks**" on page 90. 88 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Using Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad Removing the PC Card For a network modem, stop the PC Card before removing the PC Card from the PC Card slot (see "Stop" on 2 until the PC Card pops out. Remove the PC Card and save it for future use. Chapter 4. Using the Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad 89
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    to help you diagnose and correct such problems as: Incorrect or missing PC Card device drivers Resource conflicts (I/O address, IRQ, and memory address) Improperly installed (CardSoft) software Conflicts between PC Card programs and extended memory manager (EMM386) 90 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Button If there are any problems, click on Wizard. Wizard solves such problems as incorrect or missing PC Card device drivers, system resource conflicts (IRQ, memory, or I/O ports), and unconfigured PC Cards, as well as memory conflicts. Chapter 4. Using the Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad 91
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    problem, it can pinpoint the problem exactly so that you or a technical support engineer can fix the problem more easily. PC Card Properties Window The PC Card Properties window displays information about the attributes, resources, drivers, and memory window appears. 92 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Using Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad The window provides the following information: Attributes Resources Drivers Attributes Note: The following . Drive: The drive letter. Battery status: The charge status of the SRAM Card battery. Chapter 4. Using the Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad 93
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    CardWorks device drivers. Remove from the Plug and Play hardware list: When this item is enabled (checked), you can delete the Plug and Play device driver assigned to a card. This applies only when a card is handled by Windows 95 (Plug and Play mode). Later, when 94 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    ThinkPad Stop you reinsert the same PC Card, CardWorks configures the card as if it were the first insertion. Memory Card Utility: This item appears only when you insert the SRAM card or Flash memory card. You can format the SRAM card or Flash memory Card Properties window. 2. Select Memory Card
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    Using Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad You can stop a card in one of the following ways: Stop (Method 1): 1 Click the left mouse button on on the SystemTray the card. If the stop fails, no message appears. The card has been stopped. You can safely remove the card. 96 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    ThinkPad Slot Management Slot management enables you to choose the first slot number (either 1 or 2) to represent the top or bottom slot as the first slot, and to assign names to each available slot supported by your computer. Select slot management from the options menu. The Slot Management window
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    . DOS game compatibility. You should select Sound Blaster Pro** for the audio adapter in the sound setup of the game. The 3D Sound Retrieval System (SRS) function compensates for the flat, two dimensional need to restart or resetup the application for continuous use. 98 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    ThinkPad Using the 3D Sound Retrieval System (SRS) Function To use the SRS function, do the following: 1 Double-click on the small speaker icon ( ) at the bottom right of the Windows is displayed and the checkbox is not checked, exit the window. You can use the SRS function; skip the remaining steps
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    Using Advanced Features of Your ThinkPad 3 Put a check mark on SRS and press OK. You return to the "Master Out" window. 4 Make sure that the Mute checkbox is unchecked. 5 Exit the "Master Out" window. Now you can use the SRS function. 100 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    setup the TranXit. 1 Enable the IR port by ThinkPad Configuration program as follows: a) Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. b) Click on Infrared button ( ). c) Select Enable; then click on OK. 2 Click on Start. 3 Move the cursor to Programs, TranXit, and click on TranXit. The TranXit window
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    are lined up properly, the TranXit window separates into two sub windows, one is for your ThinkPad and the other is for the other ThinkPad. 5 Click and drag the file you want to send from your ThinkPad window to the other ThinkPad window. You can send the file. 102 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Guide 106 Troubleshooting Charts 107 Error Codes or Screen Messages 108 No Error Codes or Screen Messages 112 Input Problems 113 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 114 LCD Problems 117 Indicator Problems 118 Battery Problems 118 Infrared Communication Problems 119 A Universal Serial Bus (USB
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    's performance varies depending on the hardware and software installed, such as memory size, swapper file size, and smart drive settings. Also, close all windows you are not using; for example, close the "Media Player" window when you play a CD in the CD-ROM drive. 104 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    the drive in HPFS which has more than 64 MB memory, hibernation is not supported. If the COM port does not work even if you have set it up correctly with the ThinkPad Configuration program, do as follows: 1. Open System Setup. 2. Select Hardware Manager. 3. Select a folder from the menu. 4. Select
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    serviced. "Troubleshooting Charts" on page 107 "Testing Your Computer" on page 126 Chapter 6 When you accidentally lose or damage software in your computer: Recover it by using the Recovery CD or the Diskette Factory. "Recovering Lost or Damaged Software" on page 128. 106 IBM ThinkPad 560X
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    action. Troubleshooting Chart Error codes or screen messages No error codes or screen messages Input problems Suspend or hibernation problems LCD problems Indicator problems Battery problems Infrared communication problems A universal serial bus problem PC Card problems Printer problems External
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    computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then turn it on again and type the correct password. The computer turned off because the battery is low. Connect the AC Adapter to the computer and charge the battery pack, or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. 108 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Solving Computer Problems Message 195 (hibernation error) 196 (hibernation error) 2xx (memory error) 30x (keyboard error) by selecting the Start icon in the Easy-Setup "Test" submenu. - If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced. Make sure that the self-starting diskette is
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    cannot complete the test, have the computer serviced. If the test does not find the problem, but the problem persists nonetheless, go through the Troubleshooting Charts one by one. If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the computer serviced. 110 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    . Turn off the computer and start Easy-Setup; then select Test to test the computer. If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the computer serviced. If you cannot start Easy-Setup, have the computer serviced. Have the computer serviced. Chapter 5. Solving Computer Problems 111
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    the cursor appears. Action Make sure that: The battery pack is installed correctly. The AC Adapter is connected serviced. Have the computer serviced. Reinstall your operating system and turn on the computer. If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. 112 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    be due to the mouse. If your mouse is incompatible with the IBM PS/2 mouse, disable the TrackPoint III using the ThinkPad Configuration program. Note: See the manual supplied with the mouse for more information. Change the mouse driver to Standard PS/2 Port Mouse, and then change to PS/2 TrackPoint
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    Solving Computer Problems Suspend or Hibernation Problems Problem The computer enters correct, have the computer serviced. The battery pack power is getting low. Connect the AC Adapter to the computer, or replace the battery pack with a fully resolution value. 114 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Solving Computer Problems Problem Your computer does not enter suspend or hibernation mode. Action Check if the suspend or hibernation mode is disabled. If you are using the AC Adapter and your computer is connected to a network, do the following: Windows 95: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration
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    Problems Problem The computer does not enter hibernation mode with the Fn+F12 key combination. Action Enable hibernation mode as follows: For Windows 95: 1. Start the ThinkPad enter hibernation mode when you are using one of the IBM communication PC Cards. 116 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    sure the display driver information in the window is correct. The refresh rate setting is set to your display resolution and color depth by doing the following: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on LCD ( ). 3. (For Windows 95) Click on Properties.... (For Windows NT) Click on
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    let it charge. If the battery pack cannot be fully charged in 24 hours, use a new battery pack. If the optional Quick Charger is available, use it to charge the over-discharged battery pack. Repeat discharging and charging the battery pack at least three times. 118 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    battery pack. Action Repeat discharging and charging of the battery pack three to six times. If you still have a problem, use a new battery pack. The over-current protective function in the battery computer. Refer to the application manuals for more information. ThinkPad mode cannot be used if you
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    level, and memory window address. To check the resources assigned to the PC Card, click on Status in the Easy-Setup program. See "Resolving System Resource Conflicts" in the online book. 1. Run VPMADJ.EXE in the Windows directory. 2. Adjust the x and y positions. 120 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Problem My PC Card modem does not work Action Make sure that the infrared port is disabled and the modem is set up correctly. Make sure that the COM port you set for modem by the ThinkPad Configuration program is same in the following procedure and there is not resource conflict. For Windows
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    monitor to your computer. 3. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 4. Click on External Display ( ) or LCD + External Display ( toolbar in the ThinkPad Configuration. ) on the If nothing appears on the external monitor, have the external monitor serviced. 122 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    the Settings tab in the "Display Properties" window. 3. Click on Advanced Properties. The "Adapter/Driver Information" window appears. Make sure that the ThinkPad display driver is installed. If you are not sure that the ThinkPad display driver is installed correctly, reinstall it. An appropriate
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    . 4. Click on Device Manager. 5. Set up the port in the "Device Manager" window. 6. Click on OK. For Windows NT: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on Serial Port ( ). 3. Select Enable; then select COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4. 4. Click on OK. 124 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    power, change the battery to a fully charged one or change your power source to ac power. If you still have a problem, press the reset switch using the tip of a ballpoint pen. Make sure that the startup sequence in Easy-Setup is set so that the computer boots from the diskette drive (see page
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    still have a problem with your computer after using the Troubleshooting Charts, test the computer using the Easy-Setup Test function. -Setup. Hold F1 until the "Easy-Setup" menu appears: Easy-Setup Config Restart Date/Time Password Start up Test BIOS serviced. 126 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    the keyboard or the pointing device during the test. If you cannot go to the next menu, have the computer serviced. If an X appears to the left of a device with an error code appears below it, make a note of the error code and have the computer serviced. Chapter 5. Solving Computer Problems 127
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    Solving Computer Problems Recovering Lost driver or utility, create the backup diskettes for it with the Diskette Factory; then reinstall it. To create the backup diskettes, do the following: 1 Double-click on ThinkPad Tools. ( ) The following window appears. 128 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Solving Computer Problems 2 Double-click on Diskette Factory. The "Diskette Factory" window appears. 3 Select the operating system you are installing and click on Yes. The following window appears. 4 Click on the diskette group for the backup copy you want to create. Then click on Build. You need to
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    drive. 5 Follow the instruction that appears on the screen. 6 When the process is complete, remove the Recovery CD-ROM Boot Diskette from the diskette drive. 7 Press Restart. Your computer restarts with the original preloaded software and hardware configuration. 130 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    , call your IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative. You will need to know the following information when requesting repair service: Identification number of your computer Options installed in your system Note: Use the checklist on page 132. Error message or problem Note: Error
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    Diskette Drive Battery Pack Identification Numbers The serial number label is on the bottom of your computer. Write down the machine Type and the serial number (S/N) in the following box: IBM Product Name ThinkPad 560X Machine Type 2640- Serial Number 132 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    3.11 Windows NT Version______ OS/2 Version______ Windows 95 Application programs running at the time of the problem: Problem symptom: Describe the problem more specifically. Can the system be reproduced?: Yes No If yes, describe how it can be reproduced: Chapter 6. Getting Service 133
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    . These lines are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The answering technical-support representative can also fax or mail you technical or product information, such as: Sales information Product brochures Location of IBM resellers Services available from IBM 134 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    that it arrives at the IBM repair location. Support personnel first try to solve your problem over the phone. If they are unsuccessful, you can arrange for EasyServ service by calling the PC Support Line. If possible, you should use the original ThinkPad shipping materials that your computer came
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    , call the center closest to you: - 905-316-4255 (Markham; Ontario) - 514-938-3022 (Montreal) - 416-492-1823 (Toronto) - 604-664-6466 (Vancouver) Commercial online services that have information on IBM products are: CompuServe: Use the GO word ThinkPad. 136 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    the internet for answers to your technical support questions. When you link to our support home page, you can search for technical tips, download up date drivers and find out about many other things. You can visit the site at the URL: http://www.us.pc.ibm.com/support Purchasing Additional Services
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    purchasing Network and Server Support, see "Ordering Support Line Services." Ordering Support Line Services Enhanced PC Support Line, Client Support Line, and the Network and Server Support Line services are available for products on the Supported Products list. 138 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    information on how to purchase the Support Line Services: In the U.S.: call 1-800-772-2227. In Canada: call 1-800-465-7999. In other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Warranty and Repair Services You can upgrade your ThinkPad EasyServ/Customer Carry-In warranty
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    1-800-465-7999. In other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates IBM provides update diskettes, called ServicePaks or corrective service diskettes (CSDs), to customers who report a DOS or OS/2 problem for which there is or will be
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    and specifications for the computer. For more information, refer to the Technical Reference manual. Microprocessor Intel Pentium processor with MMX Memory Built-in: 32 MB Optional: Max. 96 MB Storage devices 2.5-inch hard disk drive Display The color LCD display uses TFT technology and support TFT
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    Specifications External Diskette Drive To get the best performance from your diskette drives, use high-quality diskettes (such as IBM jack (supports a dynamic microphone or a self-battery-powered condenser microphone) Infrared port Universal Serial Bus (USB) port 142 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Features and 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 battery pack: With a TFT display: 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) Environment Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10
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    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 , Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka 144 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    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 Zealand, Papua New
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    Features and Specifications Electrical Safety Notice Important If a 3-pin power cord came with your computer, you must follow the following safety notice. receptacles. Attach the power cord to an outlet. Remove all cables from devices. Turn the device ON. 146 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    not be possible to observe the best ergonomic practices when you are using the ThinkPad computer while on the move or in a "casual" setting. Regardless of the maintain desirable comfort and performance levels. Questions about vision? IBM's visual display screens are designed to meet the highest
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    forearms, wrists, and hands in a relaxed and neutral position. Don't pound the keys; type with a soft touch. 6 Chair Use a chair that gives you good back support. 148 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Machine: IBM ThinkPad 560X 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
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    features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service. Also, the Machine must be free of any legal obligations This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. 150 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    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
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    features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service. Also, the Machine must be free of any legal obligations This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. 152 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    in 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 Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows 95 flag logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
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    not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However to which the receiver is connected. Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help. Properly shielded and grounded cables IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    of the 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.
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    , 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
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    memory specification. FAQ. Frequently asked questions. fax. (1) Facsimile machine. (2) A transmitted document from a facsimile machine. CRT. Cathode ray tube display. device driver that constantly shows the current power status of the battery pack. HHR. Half-horizontal resolution. hibernation. One
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    just been turned on. resume. To begin computer operations again from suspend mode. ROM. Read-only memory. password. A series of letters or numbers that you designate to restrict access to your computer. serial pens and mice; it transmits data 1 bit at a time. 158 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide
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    Association. VGA. Video graphics adapter, a video mode that produces up to 640-by-480 resolution. VSYNC. Vertical synchronization frequency. vertical expansion. A video display XMS. Extended memory specification. technique in character-display mode to fit Glossary 159
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    program, using 32 problems 118 replacing 46 status indicator 7, 30 battery save method 33, 45 brightness control 4 bulletin boards 136 C caps lock indicator 7 CardWorks for Windows 95 90 charging, battery pack 29 click buttons (TrackPoint III) 10 CompuServe 136 corrective service diskette (CSD) 140
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    numeric keypad 71 mouse 71 PC Card 81 keyboard/mouse connector 72 L LCD location 4 problems 79, 117 using 75 lock, mechanical 64 using 64 low-battery condition 31 M memory increasing capacity 66 slot cover 5 location 5 specifications 141 memory module (DIMM) 66 messages on screen 108 microprocessor
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    getting service 140 identification numbers 132 S safety notice viii sales information 134 screen expansion 79 scroll lock indicator 7 security mechanical lock 64 security features password 50 personalization editor 60 send a file 102 serial number 132 serial port problems 124 162 IBM ThinkPad 560X
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    for Windows NT 17 ThinkPad EasyServ 139 TrackPoint III changing the cap 11 location 4 problems 113 using 10 TranXit 101 troubleshooting charts 104 USB port 120 U updating, operating system 140 V volume control location 4 W warranty extensions and upgrades 139 product 149 service, international
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