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First Edition (February 1999) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 3
IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 User's Reference Supplement This booklet provides additional information not found in the IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 User's Reference and other publications which came with your IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 computer. © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 iii - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 4
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of the Computer 3 Chapter 2. Distinctive Functions of the Computer 5 ThinkPad i Series 1400 DVD 6 Enjoying DVD Movies 6 Hints, Tips and Limitations 7 Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions 36 Macrovision Copyright Protection Statement 37 Notice to European Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem . . . - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 6
Warning Notice to New Zealand Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem 39 vi - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 7
Chapter 1. Identifying the Hardware Features © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 1 - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 8
Front View of the Computer Front View of the Computer The figure below shows the IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 computer with a 14.1-inch color LCD screen. 2 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 9
View of the Computer Rear View of the Computer The figure below updates the location of connectors on the rear and right of the IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 computer. (1) The power jack is where the AC Adapter cable is con- nected. (2) The universal serial bus (USB) allows you to connect any - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 10
a microphone. (14) The audio volume control adjusts the volume of the speakers. (15) The battery pack is a built-in power source for the computer. 4 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 11
Chapter 2. Distinctive Functions of the Computer © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 5 - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 12
Asia, Taiwan, Korea (South) Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former U.S.S.R., parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China Movie Region 1 2 3 4 5 6 The ThinkPad i Series 1400 DVD allows you to play DVD movies of a selected region. Make sure the DVD movie you are using is of that region - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 13
on how to use the DVD movie playback software. Hints, Tips and Limitations Refer to the table below when troubleshooting problems related to your ThinkPad i Series 1400 DVD: Problem No sound is coming from the speakers. The control buttons on the DVD movie playback software do not work. Action - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 14
ThinkPad i Series 1400 DVD The computer plays back DVD movies at 256 colors. If the computer enters standby mode during DVD Do not change the screen resolution during DVD movie playback. DVD movie playback requires Microsoft DirectXX** version 2 or higher. 8 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 15
music CD play- back with the computer on requires the ESS AudioRack and ShortCut Keys Utility programs to be installed. The ThinkPad i Series 1400 comes with the ESS** AudioRack audio support software. This software allows you to play music CDs, MIDI files, as well as play and record wave files. To - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 16
Using the Audio Features 10 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 17
Display Modes Display Modes The ThinkPad i Series 1400 computer has an LCD that supports an XGA (1024x768 resolution) video mode (VGA) 800x600 (SVGA) 1024x768 (XGA) (available only for 14.1-inch and 13.3-inch models) Supported Color Depth 16, 256, 65,536, and 16,777,216 256, 65,536, and 16,777 - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 18
Display Modes Resolution 1280x1024 Supported Color Depth 256 Frame Rate 60 Hz Note: If you are using an old external monitor, the resolution and color depth might be limited. 12 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 19
Notebook Manager Notebook Manager Updated sections in the Notebook Manager include the following: POST Page In the POST page, you can define how you want your computer to behave at startup. The POST page displays the following items: Enable Screen Expansion. When enabled, the computer expands - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 20
more about these startup sequence settings. Power Management Page In the Power Management page, you can set various options related to power management. 14 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 21
Notebook Manager The Power Management page displays the following items: Will not standby even if LCD is closed. When enabled, the computer will continue operation even if the LCD is closed. You may want to enable this option when you attach an external monitor and other external devices to the - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 22
the diskette drive, and remove any CD from the CD-ROM drive; then turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. As the ThinkPad logo is being displayed, a message appears "Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility"; press F1. The BIOS Utility menu appears: 16 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 23
BIOS Utility BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration System Security Power Management Load Default Settings ↑↓ = Move highlight bar, ↵ = Select, Esc = Exit 4. Move to an item you want to change using the up/down arrow keys, and press - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 24
of the computer's video. Basic System Settings Selecting the Basic System Settings item and pressing Enter displays the following "Basic System Settings" submenu. 18 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 25
BIOS Utility Basic System Settings Date Fri Jan 08, 1999] Time 16:19:10] Page 1/1 ↑↓ = Move highlight bar, ←→ = Change setting, F1 = Help The "Basic System Settings" submenu includes the following: Date sets the system date. Time sets the system time. Note: You can also set the current date and - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 26
on start up. Screen Expansion expands or shrinks the screen on your computer. USB Function Support enables or disables the USB function on your computer. Hotkey Beep enables or disables beeps - PnP OS enables or disables PCMCIA card support on your computer. 20 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 27
BIOS Utility Boot Drive Sequence (1st, 2nd and 3rd) specifies the start up sequence of local drives. Onboard Devices Configuration Selecting the Onboard Devices Configuration item and pressing Enter displays the following "Onboard Devices Configuration" submenu. Onboard Devices Configuration - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 28
3, "Using Passwords" on page 27 for details. Power Management Selecting the Power Management item and pressing Enter displays the following "Power Management" submenu. 22 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 29
BIOS Utility Power Management Will not Enter Standby even if the LCD is closed ------- [Disabled] Battery-low Warning Beep Enabled ] Sleep Upon Battery-low Enabled ] Page 1/1 ↑↓ = Move highlight bar, ←→ = Change setting, F1 = Help The "Power Management" submenu includes the following: Will not - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 30
BIOS Utility To load factory-default settings for all the parameters in the BIOS Utility, select Yes and press Enter. Otherwise, select No and press Enter. CAUTION: Selecting Yes will erase all your changes. 24 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 31
to Programs, then click on ShortCut Keys Utility. Online User's Guide To start the Online User's Guide, do as follows: 1. Click on Start. 2. Move the cursor to Programs, ThinkPad i Series 1400, then click on ThinkPad i Series 1400 User's Guide. Chapter 2. Distinctive Functions of the Computer 25 - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 32
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Chapter 3. Using Passwords The password-setting feature helps to prevent your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password, a prompt appears on the screen each time you turn on the computer. You must enter your password at the prompt. You cannot use the computer unless you type the - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 34
Other password Some Microsoft operating systems provide special Windows passwords. Refer to that system's user's guide for information on how to set, change, and use these passwords. Do Not Forget Your an additional charge might be required for the service. 28 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 35
Setting a Password Setting a Password To set a password, do the following: 1. Restart the computer. 2. As the ThinkPad logo is being displayed, a message appears "Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility"; press F1. The BIOS Utility menu appears. 3. Select System Security and press - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 36
IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the password reset. Proof or purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the service. 30 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 37
on-die external cache or an Intel® mobile Celeron® processor. If you are using a ZV PC Card, insert it into the upper slot. Your ThinkPad i Series 1400 computer has a TV-out (S-Video output) jack that allows you to connect your computer to external display devices. © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 38
Advanced... button. f. Click on the NeoMagic tab. g. Set the external display device. You can also set advanced settings by click on Advanced Settings. 32 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 39
Attaching a Television to Your Computer Notes: 1. The S-video in-out cable (1) and audio in-out cable are not supplied with your computer; you must purchase them. 2. If your video equipment has only one audio-input connector, use the left-audio connector of the audio cable. Chapter 4. Additional - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 40
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Chapter 5. Additional Notices © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 35 - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 42
Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions This is a Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure. A product is Year 2000 Ready if the product, when you have multiple IBM PCs. IBM encourages you to check periodically for updated information. 36 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 43
Macrovision Copyright Protection Statement Macrovision Copyright Protection Statement This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4631603, 4577216, 4819098, 4907093, and other intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision's copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 44
in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. 38 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 45
Modem Warning Notice to New Zealand Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation. 2. The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds - Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1500 | Supplement to User's Reference: ThinkPad i Serie - Page 46
Warning Notice to New Zealand Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem 4. The equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of NOTE THAT FAULT CALLOUTS CAUSED BY ANY OF THE ABOVE CAUSES MAY INCUR A CHARGE FROM TELECOM. 40 IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Supplement