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    2 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    | Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 Contents Finding Information in this Online User's Guide viii Chapter 1. Using Your Computer Outside Your Home Country 1 Changing the Date and Time 2 Power Cord Requirements 3 Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem . . . . . 5 Chapter 2. Using Audio and
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    PC Card 61 Help 62 Using ATA PC Cards 62 Power Management Support 62 Using a PC Card in Windows 3.1 (with CardWizard 64 Self-Check 65 Help 65 Formatting Drivers . . . 107 Installing Software for Windows 98 108 Overall Procedure 108 Installing Microsoft Windows 98 108 iv IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    PC Card Support Software for Windows 95 . . . . 124 Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows 95 124 Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows 95 . . . . . 127 Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 95 . . . 127 Disabling the Unnecessary CD-ROM Device Drivers for Windows 95
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    Features 166 Enabling or Disabling Wake on LAN 167 Automatic Power-On Startup Sequence 169 Enabling or Disabling a Flash (POST/BIOS) Update from the Network 170 Appendix A. Using PS2 Commands 173 Using PS2 Command 173 Syntax Rules 173 PS2 Commands 174 vi IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    Do's 185 Cleaning Your Computer 185 Carrying Your Computer 185 Extending Your Computer's Battery Life 186 Ruggedized Mobile Computers 187 Ergonomics Information 187 Appendix C. Getting Service 191 Getting Service 191 Customer Support and Service 191 Help at the ThinkPad Web Site 191 Help
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    Using the Modem Features Watching a DVD Movie Using Passwords Using the Battery Pack Using a PC Card Installing a New Operating System and Its Device Drivers Frequently Asked Questions Using System Management Handling Tips Ergonomics Information Getting Service viii IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    Computer Outside Your Home Count This chapter provides necessary information if you are using the computer outside the country where you purchased it. Changing the Date and Time 2 Power Cord Requirements 3 Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem . . . . . 5 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998
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    date and time settings if you go to a different time zone. 1 In the Windows 98 desktop, click on Start and move the cursor to Settings and then click on Control automatically adjusted for daylight saving time, remove the check mark from the check box. 5 Click on OK. 2 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    are visiting. You can purchase one through an IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative in that country. Attention The use of an improper power cord might cause severe damage to your computer. For 2-pin power cords: Part Number 13H5264 13H5267 13H5270 13H5273 13H5276 13H5279 Used
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    Part Number 02K0539 76H3514 76H3516 76H3518 76H3520 76H3522 76H3524 76H3528 76H3530 76H3532 76H3535 Used in These , Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, United Kingdom Switzerland, Liechtenstein Chile, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya Israel Korea 4 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    Selection Utility. The following window appear: Put the required information in the window. 3 Click on OK. Note: Check the IBM Web site for the latest information. When updates become available, they will posted on: http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad Chapter 1. Using Your Computer Outside Your Home Country
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    6 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    This chapter provides necessary information if you are using the various feature of your ThinkPad computer. Using the Audio Features 8 Using the 3D Effects Function 9 | Setting the for New Zealand . . . 16 Caller ID Support 16 Watching a DVD Movie 17 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 7
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    device attached to a line-in jack. DOS game compatibility. You should select Sound Blaster Pro** for the audio adapter in the sound setup of the game. A 3D Effects function, compensating for flat, two-dimensional sound image limitations by reestablishing the necessary 8 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    the small speaker icon ( ) at the bottom right of the Windows desktop. or Click on the Start button, and then select Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, . If the column is displayed and the check box is not checked, exit the window. You can use the 3D Effects function; skip the remaining steps. If the column
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    7 Exit the "Master Out" window. Now you can use the 3D Effects function. | Setting the Speaker Volume | You can customize the volume in a "volume control" window. When | you click on the small speaker icon ( ) on the task bar, the | following window appears: 10 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    might provide volume control as part of its hardware | function. You can control the volume with the volume control knob. | If your computer does not have a volume control knob, however, you | control volume by pressing the PgUp ( ) or PgDn ( ) key. | Note: The value you set with the
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    enables you to enhance the modem capability to support ITU-T V.90 protocols with data rates of 56 Kbps. You can use the ThinkPad modem only on a public-switched telephone network (PSTN). You cannot use a phone line you are using, contact your telephone company. 12 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    | 98 and Windows 95). For more information on the use of the internal modem in a specific country, contact the IBM customer support center in that country. You can look up the phone number by referring to the international service information booklet that came with your computer. DANGER To
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    Windows 98, Windows 95 and Windows NT When you start Windows, the ThinkPad modem automatically starts and is ready for use. Using the 56-Kbps Modem To take advantage of your modem's 56-Kbps U.S. Robotics 56k Technology**, you must first make sure that your Internet service provider (ISP) supports
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    ibm.com/thinkpad. Telephony Features The ThinkPad modem, with the associated software, provides the following telephony features: Industry standard modem support up to 56 Kbps Industry standard fax support up to 14.4 Kbps Computer telephony function support phone support (Windows 98 and Windows
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    . Caller ID Support The section on the Telephony Features mentions the support of the "answering device with caller ID" function. This function can be used only where caller ID services is available. Currently, this service is available only in the U.S. and Canada. 16 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    part of the Windows 98 setup procedure. You must select a region to play DVD content. After you select the region, you can play content only for that region. Be sure to select your correct region. | The Windows 95 user need to install the region code program using | the ThinkPad Customization CD
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    more information, click on the Help button on the operating window. Note: When you play a movie with DVD Express, the display is automatically set 800 x 600 with 256 colors. You can switch to the full screen by clicking the right click button on the playback window. 18 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer This chapter provides overall information about how to protect your ThinkPad computer. Protecting Your Computer 20 Using Passwords 20 Using the Personalization Editor 20 Using Mechanical Locks 21 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 19
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    your name and address on the screen each time you power on your computer. This feature helps you to identify your computer when identical computers are being used in your location, or to deter theft. To set the Personalization Editor, refer to the User's Reference. 20 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    being removed without your permission. Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole on the left side of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary object. Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. IBM makes
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    36 Enabling Hibernation Mode 38 Considerations When Using a Power Management Mode . . 39 Considerations for Suspend Mode 39 Considerations for Hibernation Mode 41 Notes for Reinstalling or Installing the Operating System 42 Using Other Battery-Saving Methods 44 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 23
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    the Battery Status Using the Battery Status Indicator The battery status indicator shows the current status of the battery pack (only when the battery is installed). Compare the battery status indicator with the following table to determine the condition of your battery: 24 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online
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    Green Orange Blinking orange Off Condition Enough power remains for operation. 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
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    .) 2. Press the Fn key. 3. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the computer. If you do not take corrective actions within about 30 seconds, the computer will enter suspend mode. Do not leave the computer in this condition for an extended time. Data in memory will be lost. 26 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    batteries, the computer charges | the main battery first. You also can select suspend or hibernation mode. To start the Fuel-Gauge program, click on Start, move the cursor to Program and ThinkPad, and then click on the Fuel-Gauge. The following window appears: Notes: 1. The "Current Power
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    You can minimize the window to an icon by clicking on the icon ( ) at the top of the window. You can toggle between the Fuel-Gauge window and its icon by pressing the Fn+F2 key combination. 28 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    . This section describes the following: How to use the power management modes How to use other battery-saving methods Using the Power Management Modes You can run your computer on battery power for a considerable time by using the power management modes (standby mode, suspend mode, and hibernation
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    and Shut Down.., and then select Stand by | by clicking on the radio button. | Note: The term Stand by on the Windows 98 screen has a | different meaning from the term standby in the user's | manuals. Your computer automatically enters suspend mode when: 30 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    The preset timeout for the resume timer is reached. Note: For Windows 98 users: You can set the timer in the Scheduled Tasks. For Windows 95 users: You can set the timeout with the resume on timer specification in the "Power Properties" window. Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack 31
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    OK. 5. Select RediSafe. 6. Click on OK. Hibernation mode Your computer stops all tasks and stores all data in the hard disk; then it powers off. Set your computer to this mode if you want to maintain the present operating condition until the next day, for instance. 32 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    by timer check box in the "Hibernation" subwindow and set Suspend timer in the "Power Mode" subwindow, your computer enters hibernation mode when it reaches timeout. - The battery is low. Note: | For Windows 98 users: | You can set the alarm action by specifying Hibernate for the prompt When
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    mode Power off or hibernation mode Indicator Suspend Mode Power-On Off Green Green Blinking green Off Green Off Off The following figure shows the relationship between different power management modes, how to switch between them, and battery power consumption: 34 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online
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    Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack 35
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    and Hard disk off timers. 5 Click on OK. For Windows 95: 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on the Power Management ( ) button. The "Power Properties" window appears. 3 Select the Power Mode tab. The "Power Mode" window appears. 4 Select Customized. 36 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online
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    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. Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack 37
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    For Windows NT, Windows 3.1, or OS/2: 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on the Power Management ( ) button. 3 Click on the Suspend/Resume Options ( ) button. The "Suspend/Resume Options" window appears. 4 Click on the Enable Hibernation.. button. 5 Click on OK. 38 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    Important If you use Windows 3.1, ensure that Advanced Power Management (APM) is installed according to the instructions in Notes for Reinstalling or Installing the Operating System. Before playing audio, it is better to turn off any automatic timers that put the computer into suspend or hibernation
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    computer does not enter suspend mode. If you put a check mark in the Disable in the hardware profile check box under the Device usage of the General tab in the Advanced Power Management Support area of the "System Properties" window, your computer does not enter suspend mode. 40 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    or remove memory during hibernation mode. If you do, the computer resumes from hibernation mode without recognizing the changed memory size. To ensure that the computer recognizes the correct memory size, shut down; then restart your operating system. If the computer is powered with battery power
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    your CONFIG.SYS file, using a text editor such as the DOS Editor: DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE If you are using Windows 3.1, do the following to check and install APM for Windows: 1 Start the computer. Make sure that the current directory is Windows (usually C:\WINDOWS>). 42 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    be different. Windows Setup If your computer or network appears on the Hardware Compatibility List with an asterisk next to it, press F1 before continuing. System Information Computer: MS-DOS System Display: MagicMedia 256AV 1 24×768 256 small font Mouse: Microsoft, or IBM PS/2 Note
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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. 44 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online
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    Your Computer with a PC Card Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 This chapter provides necessary information if you are using the computer with Support Software 50 Power Management 51 Using a PC Card in Windows 95 (with CardWorks 53 Self-Check 54 PC Card Properties 55 Attributes 56 Resources 56 Drivers
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    Updating the CONFIG.SYS File 74 Registered Drivers and Standard Rules 74 Parameters for the ATA Card Device Driver for OS/2 . . . 75 Storage Card Device Driver 76 Storage Card Device Driver the ATA Hard Disk or ATA Flash Disk Cards . . . . 84 Using Memory Cards 86 46 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    a PC Card, you need to make sure that your computer supports it. 16-bit PC Card CardBus Card1 Zoomed Video Cardfnref2 (ZV Card) PC Card Types Storage Cards An Advanced Technology Attach (ATA) card functions as a hard disk with the Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) interface. You can transfer data
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    typically has an audio and a MIDI in/out connector. A video capture card captures signals from video devices, enabling you to use the data in your computer. There are also multi-function PC Cards, such as the Combo Card and the Multi Function Card. 48 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    be corrupted or lost. Note: According to the operating system, you can stop the PC Card with the PC Card support software and remove it without powering off the computer. (See the PC Card support software section of the each operating system to see how to stop the PC Card.) Chapter 5. Using Your
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    the Web site of the card vendor: | 2The PC Card support software is supported by OEM Service Release Version 2 (OSR2) or later version. 3Windows NT does not support the SRAM card and the Multifunction PC Card. See the Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com 50 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    your ThinkPad computer: The PC Card support software detects the card and reads the information about it. The PC Card support software searches for the corresponding card service device driver. The device driver requests the PC Card support software to allocate such system resources as memory
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    Supported Other Supported Supported Note: Standby mode is always accepted. Hibernation Request (Fn+F12) ac Power Battery Power Not Supported Supported Supported Supported For more information about the PC Card support software, go to the appropriate section. 52 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    called CardWorks. It is supported only by the Windows 95 OEM Service Release Version 2.1 (OSR2.1). CardWorks minimizes user intervention in configuring many PC Cards. CardWorks with CardWizard provides the following: Self-Check If you have a problem, refer to this section. PC Card Properties
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    on the Wizard button, a series of self-checks is run to assure that all necessary components are installed and working properly. CardWizard then analyzes the computer to verify that there are resources available for PC Card configuration. 54 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    that you or a technical support engineer can fix the problem more easily. PC Card Properties You can see the attributes, resources, drivers, and memory card utilities that are loaded for PC Card support in the "PC Card Properties" window. To open the "PC Card Properties" window of the PC Card that
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    the PC Card. Drive The drive letter. Battery status The charge status of the SRAM Card battery. Write protect The memory. Drivers CardWizard determines the type of device driver being used. It also displays whether the card is configured by Windows 95 or by CardWorks. 56 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    these card from the file system with the DOS FORMAT command. 1. Open the "PC Card Properties" window. 2. Select the Memory Card Utility tab. 3. Enter a Volume Label (if desired). 4. Click on Format Drive/Partition. 5. Click on Start. This procedure enables you to completely erase an SRAM or a Flash
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    as follows: 1 Click on the right button on the CardWizard window. A pop-up menu appears. Note: The stop option appears . You can safely remove the card. If you press F1 or select the Help button, a glossary of terms and an index of Help items are made available. 58 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    PC Card. Stopping the PC Card If you remove the PC Card from your computer, sometimes you need to stop the PC Card. Help You can get help for most of the windows. This section concludes with information about using ATA PC Card and power management support. Note: SRAM card and multifunction PC Cards
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    , it can pinpoint the problem exactly so that you or a technical support engineer can fix the problem more easily. PC Card Properties You can see the attributes, resources, drivers, and memory card utilities that are loaded for PC Card support in the "PC Card Properties" window. To open the "PC
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    on Properties. The "Properties" windows provide information about the attributes and drivers associated with the selected PC a card, select Stop from the "Actions" menu. Power to the slot is turned off when a card is "stopped." You can remove ATA cards. To prevent loss of data and other
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    Disk Administrator. 6 Select a drive that you want to format. 7 Click on Tool. 8 Click on Format. Power Management Support CardWizard for Windows NT provides support for power management. Power management is a function to conserve the battery life of your computer. Battery power is conserved when
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    used before the critical suspend and instructs you to save data or prevent problems such as a system crash. The instructions might recommend that you reboot your system. Suspend Notification You might receive messages when you attempt to suspend your computer with the following cards: Network or
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    support software for Windows 3.1 and how to format the PC Card. CardWizard is the PC Card support software for Windows 3.1. It increases the usability of PC Cards. CardWizard has following features: Self-Check If you have a problem 2-1 means slot 2, function number 1. 64 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    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. If there are any problems, click on the Wizard button, which is in the bottom right-hand corner of the window. Each time you click on the
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    PC Cards This section describes how to initialize and use removable storage cards, such as ATA hard disk drive, ATA Flash disk, Flash memory (non-ATA type), and SRAM cards. Note: Before initializing removable storage cards for use, you must exit Windows 3.1 and enter DOS. Formatting the ATA Card You
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    instructions on using FORMAT, see your DOS user's guide. Memory Card Partitions and Drive Letters MTDDRV assigns drive letters to each partition on a memory card to allow each partition to be accessed as if it were another hard disk drive. You can display the drive letters it reserves at system boot
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    use. For example, if you have a network batch file that loads your network login files from drive F and MTDDRV has reserved drive letters F and G for memory card partitions, you must change the drive letter in your network batch file to H (the next available letter). 68 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    in OS/2. The PC Card slots of the computer and the port replicator do not support the following PC Cards: Integral Peripherals Model 1841PA (40 MB) IBM 105-MB PCMCIA hard disk drive (P/N 74G8694) 8-bit or 16-bit slave DMA PC Cards Ask IBM or an IBM authorized dealer for more information about the
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    for removing the PC Card safely. Stop the PC Card as follows: 1 Open PC Card Director. 2 Click on the Control Power icon. 3 Select from the card list the storage PC Card you want to remove. 4 Click on Off. 5 Make sure the card status is off; then remove the storage PC Card. 70 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    find the Auto Configurator Utility icon in the "PC Card Director" window. This section describes this utility. Note: PC Card Director provides PC Cards, so that you do not have to install the device driver supplied with it. When you install PC Card Director, a BASEDEV= Computer with a PC Card 71
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    on the Auto Configurator Utility icon from the "PC Card Director" window. 2 Click on the Order... button in the "Auto Configurator Utility" window. The following window appears: 3 Do as follows to change the order of the the list. When moving a card toward the top: 72 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    Utility" window. 3 Click on the Edit... button. The following window appears: Title Card ID I/O port 1 I/O Port 2 IRQ level COM No. Memory window 1 Base address Size Card offset Memory window 2 Base changed differ depending on the PC Card. Chapter 5. Using Your Computer with a PC Card 73
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    Socket Services must be listed before any other PC Card drivers. The PC Card Power Management Support driver must be listed after all drivers, at the end of the CONFIG.SYS file. When using storage cards, the device drivers must be installed according to the card type. 74 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online
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    \PCM2SRAM.SYS --→ SRAM card device driver DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\PCM2FLSH.SYS --→ Flash card device driver : BASEDEV=OS2PCARD.DMD --→ Storage Card Device Manager Rule 4 The Storage Card Device Manager (OS2PCARD.DMD) must be added after the Power Management Support driver ($ICPMOS2.SYS) in the CONFIG
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    section describes the device drivers for these storage cards, available in PC Card Director. Storage Card Device Driver for OS/2 The device drivers for each type of storage cards are: PCM2ATA.ADD for ATA cards PCM2SRAM.SYS for SRAM cards PCM2FLSH.SYS for Flash cards 76 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    its device driver, so regardless of its type, you can access the card by the drive name assigned choosing the drive icon. Using ATA Cards with Multiple Partitions The device driver assigns a drive letter only Storage API Device Driver for OS/2 This device driver provides a communication function between
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    driver: DEVICE=[drive:][directory]PCMSSDIF.SYS Flash Card Memory Technology Driver This driver problem. Problems The manual or utility program and check which device is using the resources that you want to use for the PC Card. Then change the settings for the device by using, for 78 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    to the manuals supplied with the system or option adapters to check that the resources for the devices in the system or for the option adapters do not conflict with the resources for the IRQ level, I/O port address, or memory window of the PC Card. If you Chapter 5. Using Your Computer with a PC
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    , use RESERVE.SYS to register those resources in OS/2. To set RESERVE.SYS, refer to the manuals or online help for OS/2 Warp, or refer to the README file of PC Card Director. the network cards, refer to the manuals or README files of the PC Cards or network drivers. 80 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    the current PC Card Any resource conflict with the current PC Card The drive letter of the storage or memory card Whether the PC Cart is turned on or off CardSoft information turn off (or turn on) power to a PC Card slot that contains the PC Card. Chapter 5. Using Your Computer with a PC Card 81
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    need to know the drive letter for your ATA hard disk or ATA Flash computer. CARDINFO /C Provides the following additional Card Services information: Card Service release number Vendor revision number Number of slots Number of functions per slot Vendor copyright information 82 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    the power to only the specified function with this parameter. CARDINFO /ON[:S,F] Turns on power to power to only the specified function with this parameter. CARDINFO /? Displays information about CARDINFO switches the I/O port address, IRQ, and memory areas that your network cards will use.
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    following menus are available from this window: File Utility Display Edit Configuration Save Configuration Exit Resource Allocation Color Monochrome LCD To access a pull-down menu, click the use the storage cards. Using the ATA Hard Disk or ATA Flash Disk Cards 84 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    drive_letter /U Note: drive_letter is the drive letter assigned to the card. For example, if the card has been assigned to drive D, type format D: /U 2 that are supported by the ATADRV driver. If you cannot use your ATA card, it might be an unsupported card. Check with the manuals that came with
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    1, and insert a second Flash memory card in slot 1, it will be assigned drive E, because that is the drive letter assigned to slot 1 for memory and Flash memory cards. Type the following and press Enter: MTDDRV /? Information similar to the following is displayed: 86 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    section if you need to know which drive letter to use. To format your memory card, type the following and press Enter: FORMAT drive_letter: (drive_letter is the actual drive letter.) For more instructions on using FORMAT, see your DOS user's guide. Chapter 5. Using Your Computer with a PC Card 87
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    Chapter 6. Resolving System Resource Conflicts This chapter describes the default system resources and how to share an IRQ between two devices. Sharing an IRQ between ThinkPad Modem Devices 90 Default IRQ Assignments 93 System Resources and IRQs 93 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 89
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    installing the ThinkPad Modem. If your computer is already in a sharing status, disable the status before you start the installation. 2. An IRQ can be shared in Windows 98 and Windows 95. You must disable the status before you start rebooting another operating system. 90 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online
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    Windows 98 and Windows 95. If you have a multipartitioned hard disk drive or have multiple hard disk drives, and reboot another operating system or install another operating system, the CMOS on ThinkPad Digital Signal Processor. 8 Click on the Resources tab. 9 Make sure the check mark is removed in
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    7 Note: If DMA is not 7, double-click on Direct Memory Access and specify "07" for Value; then click on OK. 11 Click on the General tab. 12 Remove the check mark in the Disable in this hardware profile check box devices indicated in the Conflicting Device list. 92 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    System Resources and IRQs The following table shows the available system resources for your computer and the docking stations. The values in parentheses are alternate values that are selectable from the ThinkPad Configuration program or from an application program. The default values are highlighted
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    card.) Memory Address (Hex) None None None None None None None 1 13 5, 7, 10, 11, or disabled 0201 0060 and 0064 None 0330-0333, 0310-0313, 0320-0323, or 0330-0332 None None None None DMA Channel None None 2 None None 0 and 3 or disabled None None None None 94 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    ThinkPad Modem Devices.) Parallel port PC Card PCI adapter card (option card) in the docking station PCMCIA controller Real-time clock SCSI controller in the docking station Serial the PC Card type) (Refer to the manual shipped with the adapter card.) Memory Address (Hex) None None (Dependent on
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    Memory ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 When you enable ECP as the printer operating mode from the ThinkPad Configuration program, you must select one value from the four selections (including "disabled"). 3 When you use Windows 95 OSR2, do not assign this I/O addresses. 96 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    connector? How can I switch the TrackPoint and mouse? How can I set the display resolution? How can I set the external monitor? How can I maximize battery life? How can I install the operation system? How can I use the Recovery CD? Page 98 98 99 100 100 101 102 103 103 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 97
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    your work and quit any program you are using. 2 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 3 Click on the Infrared button. 4 Select Enable from the Infrared list box. A "Warning" might appear that the hardware resource is being used by another communication device. 98 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    Device. Another "Warning" window prompts you to restart your computer. 6 Click on OK. The computer restarts. Notes: 1. If you check your infrared port and it is already enabled, you can use it immediately without changing any settings. 2. You can disable your computer's serial connector to free
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    " setting that disables it when you power on or restart the computer with an external mouse attached. When you want to enable the TrackPoint, remove the external mouse; then restart the computer. Note: You can set up the TrackPoint manually with the ThinkPad Configuration program as follows: 1 Start
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    tab. 5 Click on the Change... button. The "Update Device Driver Wizard" window appears. | 6 Select the Next button, and follow the instructions on | the screen by selecting Display a list of all the | drivers in a specific location, so you can select the | driver you want; and then Show all
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    have not used recently: 1. Recharge completely before using (the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery LED is green). 2. Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted (until the battery and power LEDs flash in unison). 102 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    , suspend, and hibernation. For more detailed information about power management features on page 24. "Using the Battery Pack" How can I load a different operating system on my computer? -Or- Where can I get ThinkPad device drivers for this operating system? See Installing a New Operating
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    PC Card Support Software for Windows 95 . . . . 124 Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows 95 124 Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows 95 . . . . . 127 Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 95 . . . 127 Disabling the Unnecessary CD-ROM Device Drivers for Windows 95
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    6.2 156 Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for DOS . . . 156 Installing PC Card Support Software for DOS 157 Installing the Audio Device Driver for DOS 157 Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for DOS 158 Software Parameters in CONFIG.SYS 158 106 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    If you want to install a new operating system in your computer, you need to install the ThinkPad device drivers for it at the same time. This chapter describes how to install a supported operating system and corresponding device drivers. You should make a printout of the sections you will be using
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    Modem for Windows 95/98/NT 5 Install Windows 98 and the software. Installing Microsoft Windows 98 If you are installing Windows 98 on a drive other than the C drive, more than 25 MB is required on the C drive. 1 Install the Windows 98 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 108 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    \APM2APM\APM2APM.REG | and click on OK. | 7 Follow the instructions on the screen. | 8 After the installation has finished, remove the Windows 98 | Supplement File Diskette from the diskette drive and restart the | computer. Note: Depending on the optional applications you install with
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    .... The "Update Device Driver Wizard" runs. 8 Click on Next. 9 Select Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. (Recommended) by clicking on it. Then click on Next. 10 Put a check mark in the Floppy disk drives check box by clicking on it. 110 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    on OK to close the window. Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows 98 To install the audio device driver for Windows 98: 1 Start Windows 98. 2 Insert the Audio Features Diskette for Windows 95/98 into the diskette drive. 3 Click on Start. 4 Click on Run.... 5 Type A:\SETUP and click on OK
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    drive, insert the Audio Features | Diskette for Windows 95/98 Disk 2 in to the drive, and then | click on OK. | The file copy starts. | 17 When you are prompted to insert the Crystal SoundFusion(TM) | Driver Disk 3 into the diskette drive, insert the Audio Features 112 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    to enable the function with the ThinkPad Configuration program. Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows 98 To install the TrackPoint driver for Windows 98: 1 Start Windows 98. 2 Insert the TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Windows 95/98/NT into the diskette drive. 3 Click on Start. 4 Move the
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    Finish. "Update Device Driver Wizard" window. 20 Remove the TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Windows 95/98/NT from the diskette drive, and restart your computer to make the new settings effective. Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 98 The modem function of your computer is supported by
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    Note: You need to set the dialing properties when using the ThinkPad Modem functions. Click on Control Panel, Modems, and then the Dialing Properties button. For IRQ-sharing information, refer to Sharing an IRQ between ThinkPad Modem Devices. Chapter 8. Installing Software 115
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    and Control Panel, and then double-clicking on Control Panel and System. The following window appears: You can check the version in this window. Read the numbers under "System." 4.00.950a means that it is Windows 95 OSR1 4.00.950B means that it is Windows 95 OSR2.1 116 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    Diskette for Windows 95/98 TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Windows 95/98/NT ThinkPad Modem for Windows 95/98/NT 4 Install Windows 95 and the software. Note: To use the CD-ROM drive to install Windows 95, create the DOS boot diskette that enables you to use the CD-ROM drive. Then boot the system
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    the Service Pack Version 1, available from the Microsoft Internet home page. 11 Remove all the files in the temporary directory and then remove the directory itself after you complete the installation, to free the space on the hard disk. Installing Windows 95 OSR2.1 118 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online
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    where src_cd is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive (D, E,..), c is the drive letter of your hard disk drive, and win95 is the temporary directory that you made in step 3. 6 Insert the Windows 95 supplementary diskette you created in step 1 into the diskette drive. 7 Copy the updated files in the
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    does not support the use of a long name for the directory in which the program is installed. To install the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 95: 1 Start Windows 95. 2 Insert the Utility Diskette for Windows 95 into the diskette drive. 3 Click on Start. 120 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    4 Click on Run... 5 Type A:\SETUP and click on OK. Follow the instructions on the screen. After installation has finished, restart the system. Installing the Display Driver for Windows 95 To install the display driver for Windows 95: For Windows 95 OSR1: 1 Start Windows 95. 2 Click on Start. 3
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    . For Windows 95 OSR2.1: 1 Start Windows 95. 2 Click on Start. 3 Move the cursor to Settings; then click on Control Panel. 4 Double-click on Display; then click on the Settings tab. 5 Click on Advanced Properties. 6 Click on the Adapter tab; then click on Change.... 122 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online
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    Disk... 8 Insert the Video Features Diskette (NM2200) for Windows 95/98 into the diskette drive, and click on OK. 9 Click on NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV; then click on OK. 10 Click on Close. | 11 Remove the diskette from the diskette drive. 12 Select your screen parameters from the color palette
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    Windows 95 OSR1: Note: You need to install the Direct X5 or later program before installing the audio device driver. You can get the Direct X5 program from the Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com To install the audio device driver for Windows 95: 1 Start Windows 95. 124 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    95/98 into the diskette drive. 3 Click on Start. 4 Click on Run... 5 Type A:\SETUP and click on OK. 6 Click on Uninstall Crystal Drivers. 7 Click on Shut Down. 8 Remove the diskette from the diskette drive and restart the computer. 9 When Windows 95 detects "Unknown Device", insert the
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    3 Click on Start. 4 Click on Run... 5 Type A:\SETUP and click on OK. 6 Click on Uninstall Crystal Drivers. 7 Click on Shut Down. | 8 Remove the diskette from the diskette drive and restart the | computer. | 9 When Windows 95 detects "Unknown Device", insert the Audio | Features Diskette
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    13 Remove the TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Windows 95/98/NT from the diskette drive, and restart your computer to make the new settings effective. Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 95 The modem function of your computer is supported by a digital signal processor (DSP) called the IBM
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    device drivers. If you installed Windows 95 on a blank hard disk drive without DOS and Windows, Windows 95 has automatically installed a generic ATAPI CD-ROM device driver for your ThinkPad's CD-ROM drive. You do not need to do the following procedure. If you installed Windows 95 in a computer on
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    CD-ROM device driver. If you cannot find the line, quit the file and go to step 6. 5 Comment out the line to change it as follows: REM C:\xxxxxx\MSCDEX.EXE /D:TPCD 1 /M:15 If the line is already commented out, quit the file and go to the next step. 6 Exit the DOS command prompt; then reboot
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    Microsoft Windows NT Before installing Windows NT, do the following: Read the Windows NT installation guide. If you plan to use OS/2 Warp with Windows NT, you need to use the OS/2 Warp Boot Manager. For more information, see the Web site. http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad 130 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online
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    . For example, D:\I386>WINNT Follow the instructions on the screen. If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, use a network server, you can install Windows NT on multiple computers by first copying the Windows NT master source files to a shared drive on a network server. After connecting your
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    to install a third-party driver" appears on the screen. | 11 Click on Yes to continue the installation. | 12 When you are prompted to restart the computer, click on OK | and remove the diskette from the diskette drive. 13 Click on Close. 14 Click on Close. 132 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    . Hint If you are installing the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows NT, you can switch between display output types-external display only, LCD only, or both-using the ThinkPad Configuration program. Installing PC Card Support Software for Windows NT Chapter 8. Installing Software 133
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    on Run 7 Type A:\SETUP and click on OK. 8 Follow the instructions on the screen. Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows NT To install the audio device driver for Windows NT: 1 Start Windows NT, and log on with the user ID authorized as an administrator. 134 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    NT to make the change effective. Installing the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows NT To install the TrackPoint driver for Windows NT: 1 Start Windows NT. | 2 Insert the TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Windows 95/98/NT into | the diskette drive. | 3 Click on Start. | 4 Move the cursor to
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    driver for Windows NT: 1 Start Windows NT, and log on with the user ID authorized as an administrator. 2 Click on Start and Run... 3 Insert the Infrared Driver for Windows NT 4.0 into the diskette drive. 4 Type A:\INSTALL and press Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen. 5 Restart the computer
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    in the "Windows NT RAS setup" window. To set up infrared communication for dial-up networking: 1 Double-click on the Network icon in the Control Panel. 2 Click on the Services tab; then click on Add.... 3 If you have not installed Remote Access Service, click on Remote Access Service, and click
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    install the ThinkPad Modem driver for Windows NT: 1 Start Windows NT and insert the ThinkPad Modem for Windows 95/98/NT Disk 1 in the diskette drive. 2 Select Run... from the Start menu. 3 Type A:\SETUP in the window. 4 Click on OK and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: Non-U.S. users must
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    and follow the instructions on the screen. You can now use your ThinkPad Modem with all the modem communication applications supported by Windows NT. Installing the IDE Driver for Windows NT Install the ThinkPad PIIX4 IDE driver as follows: 1 Start Windows NT and log on with the user ID authorized
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    11 Click on OK after confirming that the installation path is correct (usually it points to A:\). 12 Select ThinkPad PIIX4 IDE Driver; then click on OK. 13 If you are prompted to restart your computer, remove the diskette from the diskette drive and click on Yes. 140 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    to create at least the following device driver diskettes: Device Driver ThinkPad Configuration program Display driver PC Card support software Audio device driver Infrared device driver ThinkPad Modem driver Diskette Name Utility Diskette for Windows 3.1 Utility Diskette for DOS, Personalization
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    to install Windows 3.1: 1 Start the installation as specified in the Windows manual. 2 When the Windows Setup program asks you to select Express Setup or Custom Setup, type C for Custom Setup. 3 Continue installing Windows 3.1 until the following window appears: 142 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    Windows Setup Setup has determined that your system includes the following hardware and software components. If your computer or network appears on the Hardware Compatibility List with an asterisk, press F1 for Help. Computer: Display: Mouse: MS-DOS System VGA Microsoft, or IBM PS/2 4 Using
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    the "Installation Options" window. Installing the Display Driver for Windows 3.1 Do the following to install the display driver for Windows 3.1 so that you can get a correct display setting and better performance: 1 Start DOS; then go to the WINDOWS subdirectory. 144 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    font Microsoft, or IBM PS/2 8 Press Enter to continue the installation. | 9 After installation has finished, remove the diskette from the | diskette drive. Installing PC Card Support Software for Windows 3.1 If you are going to use a docking station with your computer, you need to uninstall
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    : | 1 Start Windows 3.1. | 2 Click on File from the "Program Manager" window; then click | on Run... from the pull-down menu. | 3 Insert the Voyetra AudioStation Diskette for Windows 3.1 into | the diskette drive; then type A:\SETUP and press Enter. 146 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    the following instructions. To install the ThinkPad Modem driver for Windows 3.1: 1 Start Windows 3.1. 2 Select File from the Program Manager window; then select Run... from the pull-down menu. 3 Insert the ThinkPad Modem for DOS/Windows 3.1 Diskette into the diskette drive; then type A:\SETUP and
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    5 After the installation is complete, remove any diskette from the diskette drive and restart the computer. 148 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    3.1, as well as the OS/2 ThinkPad device drivers. Overall Procedure 1 Have the DOS, Windows 3.1, and OS/2 installation packages in hand. 2 Back up your software and personal data files on the hard disk. 3 Download the device driver diskettes for DOS, Windows 3.1, and OS/2 and install them. See
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    Configuration" window, click on VGA as the Primary Display. In the "System Configuration" window, click on No Support Installed at PCMCIA Feature. (For using the CD-ROM drive:) In the "System Configuration" window, click on Non-Listed IDE CD-ROM or IDE CD-ROM. 150 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    Install/Remove. b Click on Device Driver Install and click on the Install... button. c Click on ThinkPad System Management Device Driver; then click on OK. 3 Open the OS/2 screen command prompt. 4 Type A:\INSTALL2 and press Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen. Installing the PC Card Support
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    the IBM TrackPoint Driver for OS/2 The TrackPoint Driver Diskette for OS/2 is intended to be used with IBM PS/2 TrackPoint Version 4.0 or later. To install the TrackPoint driver for OS/2: 1 Start OS/2. 2 Insert the TrackPoint Driver Diskette for OS/2 into the diskette drive. 152 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    of the computer's video capability. To install the ThinkPad display driver for OS/2: 1 Start OS/2. 2 Insert the Video Features Diskette (NM2200) for OS/2 into the diskette drive: 3 Open the OS/2 full screen or OS/2 window and go to the A: prompt. | 4 Type SETUP X (X=boot drive) and press
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    and Windows. To install the ThinkPad Modem driver for OS/2: 1 Start OS/2; then open the OS/2 screen command prompt. 2 Insert the ThinkPad Modem for OS/2 Diskette into the diskette drive; then type A:\SETUP and press Enter. The installation window appears on the screen. 154 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online
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    program in the ThinkPad Modem window after the ThinkPad Modem installation is complete. Restart the computer after you run Country Selection. If You Use the WIN-OS/2 Environment If you use the ThinkPad Modem functions in WIN-OS/2: 1 Install the ThinkPad Modem driver for Windows in a full-screen
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    . 2 Insert the Utility Diskette for DOS, Personalization into the diskette drive; then type A:\UINSTALL and press Enter. 3 Press Enter. 4 Click on Install DOS ThinkPad Configuration in the "Installation Options" window; then follow the instructions on the screen. 156 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    installation window appears. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. During installation, use the Arrow keys to highlight your selection; then press Enter. 4 After the installation is complete, remove any diskette from the diskette drive and restart the computer. Installing the Audio Device Driver
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    and press Enter. 3 Select Install IBM ThinkPad CD-ROM Driver for DOS/Windows in the "Installation Options" window; then follow the instructions on the screen. 4 After the installation is complete, remove any diskette from the diskette drive and restart the computer. Hints and Tips For details about
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    to the README in the CD-ROM Driver Diskette. 2. If you are using DOS SMARTDRV caches and planning to use a photo CD or multisession discs, you have CDs or multisession discs are not compatible with the SMARTDRV caches. 3. To be able to play CD-i movies in Windows 3.1, do not cache the CD-ROM drive
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    Setting Up System-Management Features 166 Enabling or Disabling Wake on LAN 167 Setting Up in Easy-Setup 167 Setting Up for NetFinity Service 168 Automatic Power-On Startup Sequence 169 Enabling or Disabling a Flash (POST/BIOS) Update from the Network 170 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 161
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    enables you or your network administrator to remotely power on your computer, format the hard disk drive, install the software of your choice (for example, Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT with user and system-management applications), and have the computer start up and function in the same way
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    about networked computers, including serial numbers, memory attributes, product-specific characteristics of installed devices, and operating system configuration information. Desktop Management BIOS (DMI BIOS) Version 2.0 The basic input/output system (BIOS) of your computer supports an interface
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    /BIOS) updates can be performed remotely without remote attendance. This updating can be done after normal working hours and on weekends, which saves time and increases productivity. Users are not interrupted during normal working hours, and LAN traffic is kept to a minimum. 164 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    mode, do the following from Windows 98 or Windows 95: 1 Open the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on Power Management, and then Resume option. 3 Put a check mark in the Resume on incoming check box. Universal Management Agent Your computer supports IBM Universal Management Agent (UMA), which
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    in your computer. You can change the settings of system-management features in Easy-Setup. Easy-Setup contains the following functions: Enabling or disabling Wake on LAN Automatic power-on startup sequence Enabling or disabling Flash (POST/BIOS) update from the network 166 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online
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    Wake on LAN function of your computer is "disabled" in Easy-Setup, your computer is switched on when the server sends a "wake" signal to it. Your computer's POST (Power On Self Test) recognizes the Wake on LAN status of your computer and switches off a few seconds after switching on. This is not an
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    root directory of the boot drive: SET NFWAKEONLAN=YES For Windows NT systems: 1 Log on to the system with administrator privilege. 2 Double-click on the System icon in the Control Panel window. 3 Click on the Environment tab. 4 Click on one of the system variables. 168 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    your computer is turned on remotely. To define a sequence: 1 Go to the Easy-Setup menu. 2 Click on the CONFIG icon. The "Configuration" window appears. 3 Click on the Network icon. The "Network" window appears. 4 Click on the Startup icon. The "Automatic Power On Startup Sequence" window appears
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    management software is required in the remote administrator's computer. To enable or disable the Flash (POST/BIOS) update from the network setting, do the following: 1 Go to the Easy-Setup menu. 2 Click on the CONFIG icon. The "Configuration" window appears. 3 Click on the Network icon. The "Network
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    every IBM computer. They include the power-on self test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Configuration/Setup Utility program. POST is a set of tests and procedures performed every time you switch on your computer. The BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions
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    prompts on DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 98, and OS/2 to set the features for your computer. When entering a Windows | 98 environment: PRESENtation HTimer LCd ON POwer TImer DISK DEFAULT Syntax Rules Refer to these notes when you enter a command. Copyright IBM Corp. 1998
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    Command elements in lowercase are optional. For example, entering PS2 SE OF and PS2 SErial OFf gives the same results. PS2 Commands The following is a list of commonly used Set the computer to beep in certain conditions: BEEP ON | OFf Alarm | System | Warn 174 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    | Disable ADDress - 530 | D38 | E88 | FF0 CD-ROM Speed Set the CD-ROM speed Note: The default is Normal. CDSPeed High | | 15 Set the startup screen when the computer is powered on: STARTup Enable | Disable - Set the A: drive to the external diskette drive: Appendix A. Using PS2 Commands 175
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    is connected. DC: Specifies CPU speed when using battery power. Note: If the AC or DC option is not specified, this command is effective on the current power management mode set by the PM commands. SPeed where to display information: SCreen LCD | CRT | BOTH - 176 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    Infrared Features Command Set the features for the infrared port (IR): IR Enable | Disable - ADDress 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 DMA 0 | 1 | 3 | Disable IRQ 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 COMADDress 3F8 | 2F8 | 3E8 | 2E8 Joystick Connector Command Set the joystick connector: JStick Enable | Disable - Keyboard
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    a docking station to your computer: | DOCK Nosuspend | Suspend - Power Management Commands Enter hibernation mode: power switch is pressed: Note: Create the hibernation file using the HFILE command before using this command. HSWITCH Enable | Disable Enter suspend mode: 178 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    this command before using other hibernation | commands. C - Z are the drive letters of the hibernation | file is in. HFILE C - Z | DELete the timer when the AC Adapter is connected. DC: Set the timer when using battery power. HTimer xx [AC | DC] Set the timer to enter hibernation mode from
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    enter by the automatic power-saving timer: Note: Create the hibernation file using the HFILE command before using the TI H command. TImer Suspend | Hibernation - Set the power management mode: AC: Set the power management mode when the AC Adapter is connected. 180 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    - Set the power management mode to enter when a low-battery condition occurs: Note: Create the hibernation file using the HFILE command before using the LB H command. LBattery Suspend | Hibernation - | Enable or disable an incoming call: RI Enable | Disable - Serial Connector Commands Set
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    Other Commands Display the help menu: ? | Help - - Power off the computer: TURN OFF - | Enable or disable the automatic CPU clock control: | CPUPower Auto | 168 | 1E0 | 1E8 | Enable or disable the speaker indicator: | SLed Enable | Disable - 182 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    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 place any objects between the display and keyboard
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    extension lines, so check before connecting the telephone cable in such places. Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is charging. Your 184 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    and battery charge level. ThinkPad Do's Store your CD-ROM drive in the CD carrying case and the diskette drive in its enclosure. When installing your hard disk, diskette, or CD-ROM drive, follow the instructions in this book and apply pressure only where needed on the device. Treat your computer
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    protection. Do not move the computer when the hard disk drive is accessing data (when the indicator is blinking). Make sure the indicator is off before you carry the computer. Extending Your Computer's Battery Life The amount of battery power consumed by your computer depends on such conditions as
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    the supply of power to the internal serial devices, including the modem, the serial port, and the infrared port, if they are not in use. Remove the battery pack and keep it in a cool place if you will not be using the computer for a long period. Ruggedized Mobile Computers Some professionals work
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    Use a chair that gives you good back support. What if you are traveling? It may not be possible to observe the best ergonomics practices when you are using your computer while on the move or in a "casual comfort and performance levels. Questions about vision? 188 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    IBM's visual display screens are designed to meet the highest standards and to provide you with clear, crisp images and large, bright displays that are easy
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    solutions that addresses most needs are available for purchase. Help at the ThinkPad Web Site You can get support and information at the ThinkPad Web site. The latest information about the ThinkPad computers http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad Technical support information Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 191
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    IBM reseller How to use the 30-day support for the preinstalled operating system How to get service How to get overnight shipment of customer-replaceable parts Please have the following information ready when you call: Serial number of your computer and proof of purchase Description of the problem
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    they arrive 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 in for
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    , and Windows Networking Communication Multimedia In addition, the latest device driver updates are available. The IBM Bulletin Board System (BBS) can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Modem speeds of up to 14,400 baud are supported. Long-distance telephone charges might apply. To access the
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    download update drivers, and find out about many other things. You can visit the site at the following URL: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support Personalized Web-based PC support provides PC users easy access to online support, including a personalized IBM Web site tailored to their machine type, computing
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    as memory management Installing device drivers remotely Setting up and using multimedia devices Identifying system problems Interpreting documentation You can purchase this service for a single incident or for multiple incidents. For more information about purchasing the Enhanced PC Support Ordering
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    service includes technical support for the following: Installing and configuring client workstations and servers Identifying system problems and correcting problems on the client or the server Using IBM and non-IBM network operating systems Interpreting documentation You can purchase this service
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    or an OS/2 problem for which there is or will be a corrective program. Getting Update Diskettes You can obtain update diskettes from: IBM Software Solutions Center (1-800-992-4777 for the U.S. and Canada) An IBM authorized reseller or an IBM marketing representative 198 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    Additional publications are available for purchase from IBM. For a list of publications available in your country: In the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico: call 1-800-879-2755. In other countries, contact your IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative. Appendix C. Getting Service 199
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    200 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    any time. Requests for technical information about IBM products should be made to your IBM Authorized Dealer or your IBM marketing representative. Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1998. All rights reserved. Note to US Government Users - Documentation related to restricted rights
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    202 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    countries or both: IBM Asset ID HelpCenter HelpWare MMPM/2 Multimedia Presentation Manager/2 NetFinity Operating System/2 OS/2 PC Card Director Presentation Manager PS/2 RediSafe ThinkPad TrackPoint Ultimotion Wake on LAN WIN-OS/2 Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows 95 flag logo are
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    been obtained automatically from main memory. CD-i. Compact disc-interactive. ATA PC Card. A PC Card with an AT attachment hard disk drive interface such as a storage device PC Card. cold docking. Docking the computer to the docking station when the computer is powered off. AUTOEXEC.BAT. A file
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    organize documents. fuel gauge. An indicator on the screen that constantly shows the current power status of the battery pack. HHR. Half-horizontal resolution. hibernation. One of the power-saving methods that stores data and applications running in the computer's 206 IBM ThinkPad 600E Online Book
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    million bytes. memory. Often referred to as random-access memory (RAM), measured in power-on password is set. password. A series of letters or numbers that you designate to restrict access to your computer. PC Card. A card that is based on the PC Card standard. PCMCIA. Personal Computer Memory
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    of the ThinkPad computer. TSRs. Terminate-and-stay-resident programs, memory-resident programs that are loaded into memory and stay there so you can conveniently access them whenever you need to. UltraslimBay. The ThinkPad 600E bay for installing a CD-ROM drive, a diskette drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or
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    53 carrying the computer 185 CD-ROM driver, installing for DOS 157 for Windows 95 128 cleaning the computer 185 CompuServe 194 customer support and service 191 D default IRQ assignments 93 Desktop Management BIOS (DMI BIOS) 163 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 163 display driver, installing for OS
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    flash update from network 170 low-battery condition 26 M MCFORMAT 66 mechanical lock 21 modem features 12 N NetFinity service, setup 168 Network Support Line 196 O online services 194 operating systems, installing OS/2 149 Windows 95 116 OS/2, installing 149 P parameter, for ATA Card 75 password 20
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    support software 50 suspend mode, using with 40 type 47 virtual card services Windows 3.1 145 for Windows 95 124 for Windows NT 133 PC Support Line 196 Personalization Editor 20 Plug and Play mode 53 power command 42 power cord, part number 3 power management 29 power-on password -battery power
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    driver, installing for OS/2 152 for Windows 95 126 for Windows 98 113 for Windows NT 135 U Universal Management Agent 165 update diskettes, getting 198 V virtual card services 69 W Wake on LAN 164 waking up from suspend mode 165 warranty and repair services 198 Wfm1.1a 162 212 IBM ThinkPad 600E
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    Windows 3.1, installing 141 Windows 95, installing 117 Windows 98, installing 108 Windows NT, installing 130 Index 213
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