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    Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Safety 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
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    computer's battery xiv Chapter 1. System overview 1 Features 2 Specifications 4 Using your online user's guide 6 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 7 Chapter 2. Protecting your computer 9 Using password 10 Power-on password 10 Screen saver password 10 Hard-disk passwords 11 Windows password 11
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    up your data 31 Recovering lost or damaged software 32 Getting service 35 ThinkPad Web site 36 Recording sheets 37 Appendix A. Product warranty and notices 39 Notices 41 Year 2000 readiness and instructions 41 Trademarks 42 Electronic emission notices 43 Telecommunication notices 45
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    cables to receptacles. Remove signal cables from receptacles. Attach the power cord to an outlet. Remove all cables from devices. Turn the device ON. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 v
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    amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury: Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by IBM, or an equivalent. Keep the battery pack away from fire. Do not expose it to water or rain. Do not attempt to disassemble it. Do not short-circuit it. Keep it away from children. Do
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    not properly handled or disposed of. Replace only with a battery of the same type. To avoid possible injury or death, do not: (1) throw or immerse the batter into water, (2) allow it to heat to more than 100 °C (212 °F), or (3) attempt to repair or disassemble it. Dispose of it as required by local
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    exposure. Class 1 laser products are not considered hazardous. The design of the laser system and the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive ensures that there is no exposure to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation, user maintenance, or servicing. viii IBM ThinkPad A20 User's Reference
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    Some drives contain an embedded Class 3A laser diode. Note this warning: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct eye exposure. Do not stare into the beam or view it directly with optical instruments. Safety information ix
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    x IBM ThinkPad A20 User's Reference
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    cloth with LCD cleaner and wipe the stain again. Be sure to dry the LCD before closing it. Do not disassemble your computer. Only an authorized IBM ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer. Do not scratch, twist, hit, or push the surface of your computer display. Do not
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    ac adapter is plugged in. This could break the adapter plug. Do not move the computer when the hard disk drive is accessing data (when the indicator is blinking). Do not use or store your computer where the temperature your body for an extended period when the xii IBM ThinkPad A20 User's Reference
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    activity and battery charge level. Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or, eventually, a skin burn. ThinkPad do's Treat your computer like precision electronic machinery. When installing your hard disk, diskette, or CD-ROM drive, follow the instructions in
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    instructions to prevent possible damage to your computer and data: 1. Remove any media from the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive when the hard disk drive is accessing ThinkPad battery power-saving modes: - Screen blank - Standby - Hibernation For more information, refer to the online user's guide
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    If the internal serial devices-the modem, the serial port, and the infrared port-are not in use, stop the supply of power to them. If you will not be using the computer for a long period, remove the battery pack and keep it in a cool place. Handling the ThinkPad computer xv
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    xvi IBM ThinkPad A20 User's Reference
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    Chapter 1. System overview Features 2 Specifications 4 Using your online user's guide 6 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 7 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 1
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    Features and specifications Features Processor Intel® Mobile Pentium® III processor or Intel® Celeron™ processor Memory Built-in: 64 MB or 128 MB Maximum: 320 MB or 384 MB Storage device 2.5-inch hard disk drive Display The color display uses TFT technology: Resolution: - LCD: Up to 1400-by-1050,
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    -in jack Microphone jack Infrared port Universal serial bus (USB) connector Telephone connector Ethernet connector (available if the Ethernet Mini-PCI Card or the Combo Mini-PCI Card is installed) UltraPort connector to support an optional IBM digital camera (on some models) Video-in connector (on
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    Specifications Specifications Size 15-inch LCD model: - Width battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°C (50°F). Relative humidity: - Operating with no diskette in the drive: 8% to 95% - Operating with a diskette in the drive: 8% to 80% Heat output 56 W (191 Btu/hr) maximum 4 IBM ThinkPad
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    Specifications Electrical (ac adapter) Sine-wave input at 50 to 60 Hz Input rating of the ac adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz Lithium-ion battery pack A20p model: - Nominal voltage: 10.8 V dc - Capacity: 5.4 AH Other models: - Nominal voltage: 10.8 V dc - Capacity: 3.6 AH Chapter 1. System
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    use Communicate Home and travel Enhancements Maintenance and upgrades Security Problem-solving How to reach IBM If you are logged on to the Internet, click one of the Internet portal buttons in Access ThinkPad. Get help and user support rapidly. Update software. Find business solutions. Learn about
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    the date and time. Password: Set a password. Startup: Set the startup device. Restart: Restart the system. Note: You can set parameters more easily by using the ThinkPad Configuration Program. For more information on this program, refer to the online user's guide. To start IBM BIOS Setup Utility, do
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    press the F9 key to load the default settings. Also, the Restart submenu offers you such options, as loading the default settings or discarding the changes. 7. Select Restart; then press Enter. Change the option you want; then press Enter. Your computer restarts. 8 IBM ThinkPad A20 User's Reference
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    saver password 10 Hard-disk passwords 11 Windows password 11 Supervisor password 12 Network password 12 Passwords and standby mode 12 Using the locks and the security screw 13 Attaching the mechanical lock 13 Using the security screw 13 Using the Asset RF ID feature 14 © Copyright IBM
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    users. By turning your computer off and then on again, an unauthorized user could restart Windows without knowing your screen saver password-unless you have also set a power-on password. To set a screen saver password, refer to the online user's guide. 10 IBM ThinkPad A20 User's Reference
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    must take your computer to an IBM reseller or marketing representative to replace the hard-disk drive. A fee will be charged for parts and service. To set a hard-disk password, refer to the online user's guide. Windows password When you start your ThinkPad computer and Windows operating system opens
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    password or a supervisor password (if one is set). If one or more hard disks has a hard-disk password, the disks are unlocked automatically when you resume your computer. For information on hard-disk passwords with a hard disk in a docking station, refer to the online user's guide. 12 IBM ThinkPad
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    lock to a stationary object. Refer to the instructions shipped with the mechanical lock. Note: You the locking devices and security features. IBM makes no comments, judgments, or screw shipped with your computer can help prevent the hard-disk drive from being removed. To replace the coin screw
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    your computer from being stolen. It is effective only when the supervisor password is set. If you use this option for security, you need to enable RFID security after installing it into your computer. For more information, refer to the online user's guide. 14 IBM ThinkPad A20 User's Reference
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    computer problems Troubleshooting 16 Error codes or messages 16 No error codes or messages 19 A power switch problem 20 Input problems 20 Standby or hibernation problems 22 LCD problems 25 Battery problems 27 Hard-disk-drive problems 27 Software problems 28 Other problems 29 Testing
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    the normal operation. The hard disk is not working. Make sure that the hard disk drive is attached firmly. Run the BIOS Setup Utility (refer to "Starting BIOS Setup Utility" on page 7); then make sure that the hard disk drive is not disabled in the Startup menu. 16 IBM ThinkPad A20 User's Reference
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    it. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. The system battery is dead. Replace the battery and run the BIOS Setup Utility (refer to "Starting BIOS Setup Utility" on page 7) to verify the configuration. If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. The system CMOS might have been corrupted
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    Hardware troubleshooting Message 0270: Real time clock error 0271: Date and time error 0280: Previous boot incomplete 02D0: System cache error 02F4: EISA CMOS not writable 02F5: DMA test failed 02F6: Software NMI failed 02F7: Fail-safe timer NMI failed The power-on password prompt appears. The hard
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    diskette is in the diskette drive. If the same error message appears, check the boot sequence, using the BIOS Setup Utility (refer to "Starting BIOS Setup Utility" on page 7). The cooling fan is failing. Have the computer serviced. No error codes or messages Problem The screen is blank and
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    Hardware troubleshooting Problem Only the cursor appears. Cause and action Reinstall your operating system, and turn on the computer. If you still see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. A power switch problem Problem The system freezes, and you cannot turn off the
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    Hardware troubleshooting Problem The mouse buttons do not driver is installed. Make sure you followed the instructions correctly when you installed Windows with the power management option. If the problem occurred immediately after the computer returned from standby mode, enter the power-on password
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    the processor and other internal components. Make sure that: The battery pack is charged. The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. Refer to "Specifications" on page 4. If these items are correct, have the computer serviced. The battery power is getting low. Connect the ac adapter to
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    troubleshooting Problem When you are using the port replicator, resuming normal operation from hibernation or standby mode takes a long time. Your computer does not enter standby or hibernation mode. Cause and action If the Ethernet . 6. Close all windows. 7. Restart the computer by turning it off
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    Hardware troubleshooting Problem The computer does not enter standby mode as set by the timer under Windows 98 or Windows NT. Cause and action For Windows 98: The generic CD-ROM or DVD-ROM driver for Windows 98 accesses the internal CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive every 3 seconds to see whether a CD
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    Hardware troubleshooting Problem The Fn+F12 key combination does not make the computer enter hibernation mode. Cause and action Enable hibernation mode as follows: For Windows 98: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration Program 2. Click Power Management. 3. Click the Hibernation tab. 4. Click the
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    Hardware troubleshooting Problem The screen is unreadable or the application program are installed and configured correctly. If they are, have the computer serviced. Press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or over to turn off might exist all the time. 26 IBM ThinkPad A20 User's Reference
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    allow it to cool to room temperature. After it cools, reinstall it and recharge the battery. If it still cannot be charged, have it serviced. Hard-disk-drive problems Problem The hard-disk drive makes a rattling noise intermittently. Cause and action The rattling noise might be heard when: The
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    Hardware troubleshooting Problem The hard-disk drive does not work. Cause and action In the Startup menu in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that there is no exclamation point ! to the left of the hard-disk drive. If there is such a mark, the hard-disk drive is disabled. Clear the mark to
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    the battery with a fully charged one or change your power source to ac power. If you still have a problem, press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or more; this forces the computer to turn off. Refer to the Startup menu of the IBM BIOS Setup Utility (refer to "Starting BIOS Setup Utility
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    all tests have been run and that it found no problems, consider running additional tests in PC-Doctor. If you are preparing to contact IBM for support, be sure to print the test log so that you ConfigSafe to restore the system registry and configuration files. 30 IBM ThinkPad A20 User's Reference
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    a configuration snapshot, open ConfigSafe and follow the on-screen instructions. Backing up your data Hard disks are reliable data storage devices. Even so, it OK. The Backup Wizard will guide you through backing up some or all of the files on your hard disk. Chapter 3. Solving computer problems 31
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    the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 7. When you receive a message saying that the recovery process is complete, remove the Recovery CD Boot Diskette from the diskette drive. 8. Select Restart. Your computer will restart with the original preloaded operating system. 32 IBM ThinkPad A20
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    drivers for your computer. If you need to reinstall software, or install a driver for a hardware device, put the Software Selections CD in your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive hardware device driver - Installing or device driver that was installed Create a Device Driver Diskette Drivers for the most
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    hard disk and install software and drivers without the CD. - Read the License Agreement This page describes the license agreements for the software programs on the Software Selections CD. - Help This page introduces the Software Selections CD and explains each item. 34 IBM ThinkPad
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    problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem. IBM hardware repair: If the problem is determined to be caused by IBM hardware under warranty, trained service of non-IBM parts or nonwarranted IBM parts Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation to device drivers Installation
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    Getting service ThinkPad Web site On the World Wide Web, the IBM Personal Computing Web site has up-to-date information about IBM products and support: http://www.ibm.com/pc You can find support information for your IBM products, including supported options, on the IBM Personal Computing Support
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    Getting service Recording sheets Option list To prepare for your call to IBM, make a copy of this page and the next one and, on the copy, fill in the blanks with information about your computer. DIMM _____MB Battery pack Hard disk drive _____GB Docking station _____model PC Cards _____MB
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    Error code: Operating system and version, if available: Windows Version______ Application programs running at the time of the problem: Problem symptom (describe in detail): Can the problem be reproduced? Yes No If yes, describe how it can be reproduced: 38 IBM ThinkPad A20 User's Reference
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    : IBM ThinkPad A20 and the Battery Pack Warranty period*: Model 2628: One Year Model 2629: Three Years except in some countries Model 2633: Three Years Battery Pack: One Year *Elements and accessories are warranted for three months. Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information
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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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    , to the IBM Director of Licensing, IBM Corporation, North Castle Drive, Armonk, NY 10504-1784, U.S.A. Year 2000 readiness and instructions This is again once, or restart the operating system, to ensure that the internal clock resets itself for the new century. This IBM PC product cannot prevent
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    especially if you have multiple IBM PCs. IBM encourages you to check periodically for updated information. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM HelpCenter PS/2 ThinkPad TrackPoint Microsoft, Windows, and Windows
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    Commission (FCC) Statement ThinkPad A20, model numbers 2628, 2629, and 2633 installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio which the receiver is connected. Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help. Properly shielded and
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    magnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept IBM option cards. 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. 44 IBM ThinkPad
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    problem has been corrected, or until you are sure the equipment is not malfunctioning. 7. No customer repairs are possible to the modem. If you experience trouble with this equipment, contact your Authorized Seller or the IBM Corporation for information. 8. The modem may not be used on coin service
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    individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) 46 IBM ThinkPad A20 User's Reference
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    must also be installed using an acceptable method of communication. In some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the
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    ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d'inspection des installations électriques, ou à électricien, selon le cas. L'indice de charge indices de charge de l'ensemble des dispositifs ne dépasse pas 5. 48 IBM ThinkPad A20 User's Reference
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    , unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Notice for European Union countries The built-in does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful problems; you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.
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