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Part Number: 27L2876 ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows 98 This book provides updates and additions to the information in the ThinkPad 600 User's Reference. For complete information about your ThinkPad 600 computer, read the ThinkPad 600 User's Reference (P/N 05L2160) with this book. - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 2
Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the "Safety Information," "Using Your Computer Comfortably and Safely," and "Notices" sections of the ThinkPad 600 User's Reference. Note for Using ThinkPad in Japan When you use modem function in Japan, set the country - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 3
1. Updates and Corrections 1 Using the ThinkPad Configuration Program 1 Corrections of the User's Reference 2 Using a PC Card 3 Using Modem Features 3 Using Power Management 3 Using Windows 98 4 Chapter 2. Solving Computer Problems 5 Frequently Asked Questions 5 Troubleshooting Guide 12 - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 4
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modem features Using Windows 98 Using the ThinkPad Configuration Program Some features of the ThinkPad Configuration program are updated. For information about the ThinkPad Configuration program, read this book rather than the ThinkPad 600 User's Reference. The ThinkPad Configuration program allows - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 6
. Click on the button of your choice from the window. If the device is enabled, the red indicator next to the button is lit. Otherwise, it stays off. Corrections of the User's Reference Note the following corrections: The Recovery CD does support Windows 98. 2 IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 7
). For details on how to use a PC Card, see the manual for Windows 98. Your ThinkPad computer does not include the PC Card support software (CardWizard), so references to it in the ThinkPad 600 User's Reference do not apply to your computer. In addition, if you are communicating with a PC Card modem - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 8
performance difference is caused by Windows 98, not the ThinkPad features. For more information about Windows 98, see the following Web site: http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad See the following site for technical support information: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 4 IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 9
Solving Computer Problems Frequently Asked Questions This section answers some frequently asked questions. Read this section rather than the corresponding information in the ThinkPad 600 User's Reference. Go to the page indicated in the following chart and take the specified action. Questions How - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 10
can disable the system timers by selecting Never rather than a specific time. How can I use my infrared port as a communication port? If the infrared port is disabled, you must enable it before you can use it again. To enable your infrared port, do as follows: 6 IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 11
ThinkPad Configuration program. 3 Click on the Infrared button. 4 Click on Enable. A "Warning" might appear that the hardware resource is being used by another communication port. 5 Click on Disable Device. Another "Warning" window prompts you to restart your computer. 6 Click on OK. The computer - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 12
and then restart the computer. You can set up the TrackPoint manually with the ThinkPad Configuration program as follows: 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on the TrackPoint button. 3 Select Enable, Disable, or Auto-Disable. 4 Click on OK. 8 IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 13
Computer, Control Panel, and then Display. The "Display Properties" window appears. 2 Click on the Settings tab. 3 Click on the Advanced... button. 4 Click on the Monitor tab. 5 Click on the Change... button. The "Update Device Driver Wizard" window appears. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 14
not used recently: 1. Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted (until the battery and power LEDs flash in unison). 2. Recharge completely before use (the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery LED is green). 10 IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 15
, standby, and hibernation. How can I get ThinkPad device drivers for Windows 98? You can get the ThinkPad device drivers by using the Diskette Factory. "Using the Diskette Factory" section in Chapter 4 of the ThinkPad 600 User's Reference. How to install the software Chapter 3 of this book - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 16
. "Troubleshooting Charts" on page 13 -Or- ThinkPad 600 User's Reference 2 If you can't solve the problem, run the test and make sure the hardware and the device drivers are OK. "Testing Your Computer" section of the ThinkPad 600 User's Reference 3 Note the error code and have the computer serviced - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 17
computer has an error, it typically displays a message or an error code, or a beep sounds when you power it on. See both the ThinkPad 600 User's Reference and this book, go through the charts and look for your problem. Troubleshooting Chart Error codes or screen messages No error codes or screen - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 18
ThinkPad 600 User's Reference. If these items are 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 charged one. The computer Now. 6. Click on OK. 14 IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 19
. Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you power on your computer. Action Make sure that: The display driver is installed correctly by doing the following: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on LCD ( ). 3. Click on the Properties... button. 4. Click - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 20
computer to make sure it works. 2. Reconnect the external monitor to your computer. 3. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 4. Click on External Display ( ) or LCD + External Display ( ). If nothing appears on the external monitor, have it serviced. 16 IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 21
Solving Computer Problems Problem You cannot set a higher resolution than the present one on your external monitor. Action Make sure that: The ThinkPad display driver is installed correctly. 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on LCD ( ). 3. Click on Properties... 4. Click on the - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 22
the manual supplied with the external monitor. If the tests show that the external monitor is OK, have the computer serviced. Did you install the operating system or application program with the correct procedure? If you did, have the external monitor serviced. 18 IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 23
restart the computer, the installation of a MIDI device driver might be required. Follow the instructions on the screen and install the device driver for your computer's operating system. Make sure that: The AC Adapter is connected to the docking station according to the user's guide of the docking - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 24
by doing the following: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on Serial Port ( ). 3. Select Enable. 4. Click on Device Manager. 5. Make sure the setting of the Ports (COM & LPT) in the "Device Manager" window is correct. 6. Click on OK. 20 IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 25
drivers are installed (see the Online User's Guide). The application works OK when it is run on some other computer. If an error message appears when you are using the application program, refer to the manuals supplied with the application. If these items are correct and you still have a problem - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 26
Computer Problems Problem Performance drops when the computer gets hot during use. Cause or Action The processor speed might decrease under the following conditions: Use in a hot environment Intensive processing that requires high power consumption This is not a defect. 22 IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 27
on the hard disk. 3 Create the Windows 98 Startup Disk from the preloaded Windows 98 as follows: a) Double-click on Add/Remove Program in the Control Panel. b) Click on the Startup Disk tab. c) Follow the instructions on the screen. 4 Create installation diskettes for the device drivers, using the - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 28
in. For more information, refer to SETUP.TXT on the Windows 98 CD. Note: Depending on the optional applications you install with Windows 98, your required disk space varies. The following information applies to reinstalling only Windows 98 in your computer: 24 IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 29
the program is installed. To reinstall the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 98: 1 Start Windows 98. 2 Insert the Utility Diskette for Windows 95 into the diskette drive. 3 Click on Start. 4 Click on Run.... 5 Type A:\SETUP and click on OK. Follow the instructions on the screen. After the - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 30
on Display. 18 Click on the Settings tab. 19 Choose the correct resolution and color depth in the "Display Properties" window. Reinstalling the Audio Device Driver for Windows 98 To reinstall the audio support software for Windows 98: 1 Start Windows 98. 26 IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 31
the instructions on the screen. Note: The MIDI connector is available if your computer is attached to a docking station (option). The MIDI connector is disabled as a default, so you need to enable it with the ThinkPad Configuration program. Reinstalling the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 32
diskette drive, and restart your computer to make the new settings are effective. Reinstalling the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 98 The modem function of your computer is supported by a digital signal processor (DSP) called the IBM Advanced Communications Processor. You must install the ThinkPad - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 33
removes the previous driver if there is one, and prepares for the new registration. After you restart your computer, you see the message "Windows 98 found an unknown device." Insert the ThinkPad Modem for Windows 95/98, and follow the instructions on the screen. The ThinkPad Modem installation - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 34
Reinstalling the Software for Windows 98 30 IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 600 | TP 600 Guide for Windows 98 that was provided with the sys - Page 35
Copyright International Business Machine Corporation 1998 Printed in the United States of America Reference in this publication to IBM products or service do not imply that IBM intends to make them available outside the United States. 27L2876
This book provides updates and additions to the information in the
ThinkPad 600 User's Reference
.
For complete information about your ThinkPad 600 computer, read the
ThinkPad 600 User's Reference
(P/N 05L2160) with this book.
Part Number: 27L2876
ThinkPad 600
Guide for Windows 98