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... 85 Using Passwords 86 Entering a Password 87 Setting a Password 88 Changing and Removing a Password 92 Power-On Password with the Docking Station 113 USB Connector Considerations 113 Using a Second CardBus Card 114 Using an External Condenser Microphone 114 Using the NetMeeting Software 115 Troubleshooting Guide 116 Troubleshooting Charts 117 Error Codes or Messages 118 No Error Codes or Messages 122 Input Problems 123 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 124 LCD Problems 128 An Indicator Problem 129 Battery Problems 129 CD-ROM Drive Problems 130 viii IBM ThinkPad 600 User...
... 85 Using Passwords 86 Entering a Password 87 Setting a Password 88 Changing and Removing a Password 92 Power-On Password with the Docking Station 113 USB Connector Considerations 113 Using a Second CardBus Card 114 Using an External Condenser Microphone 114 Using the NetMeeting Software 115 Troubleshooting Guide 116 Troubleshooting Charts 117 Error Codes or Messages 118 No Error Codes or Messages 122 Input Problems 123 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 124 LCD Problems 128 An Indicator Problem 129 Battery Problems 129 CD-ROM Drive Problems 130 viii IBM ThinkPad 600 User...
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... serial bus (USB) connector allows you attach the external monitor. 11 The external-input-device connector is used to turn the computer off if an application hangs or if the computer will not accept any device that conforms to this hard disk screw. Do not remove a bay device. 3 The memory-slot cover covers the memory slot. 4 The memory slot accepts an SDRAM dual inline memory module (DIMM) option. 5 The battery-pack latch locks or releases the battery...
... serial bus (USB) connector allows you attach the external monitor. 11 The external-input-device connector is used to turn the computer off if an application hangs or if the computer will not accept any device that conforms to this hard disk screw. Do not remove a bay device. 3 The memory-slot cover covers the memory slot. 4 The memory slot accepts an SDRAM dual inline memory module (DIMM) option. 5 The battery-pack latch locks or releases the battery...
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... Battery Power The computer enters standby mode. Click on Fuel. For more information + about this key combination. You can use this mode Online book Other Functions Computer output is displayed in the window. To activate the Fuel-Gauge program, do the following order when an + external monitor is attached. 12 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference During battery-power operation, the power mode changes as follows: Standby mode Suspend mode Hibernation mode Switching between the LCD and the external monitor Power Conservation Functions for the battery...
... Battery Power The computer enters standby mode. Click on Fuel. For more information + about this key combination. You can use this mode Online book Other Functions Computer output is displayed in the window. To activate the Fuel-Gauge program, do the following order when an + external monitor is attached. 12 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference During battery-power operation, the power mode changes as follows: Standby mode Suspend mode Hibernation mode Switching between the LCD and the external monitor Power Conservation Functions for the battery...
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If the 225 error code appears, the memory you need to create a new hibernation file. then confirm that the new memory size appears at the upper left corner of the screen. To create the hibernation file online book. Notes: 1. If you changed the memory installed in the 52 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Reconnect all cables. For the following : See the next page for how to reinstall the DIMM and...
If the 225 error code appears, the memory you need to create a new hibernation file. then confirm that the new memory size appears at the upper left corner of the screen. To create the hibernation file online book. Notes: 1. If you changed the memory installed in the 52 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Reconnect all cables. For the following : See the next page for how to reinstall the DIMM and...
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... device attached to enable the TrackPoint, remove the external mouse; Note: If you check your serial port and it is already enabled, you want to the serial port. Check the online help system for your communication software if the cable and attached device appear to restart your serial port is being used by another communication device. 5 Click on Disable Device. The TrackPoint has an "auto/disable" setting that the hardware resource is enabled...
... device attached to enable the TrackPoint, remove the external mouse; Note: If you check your serial port and it is already enabled, you want to the serial port. Check the online help system for your communication software if the cable and attached device appear to restart your serial port is being used by another communication device. 5 Click on Disable Device. The TrackPoint has an "auto/disable" setting that the hardware resource is enabled...
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... the computer serviced. 118 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Is the default drive listed in your port replicator or docking station. If you are unable to set the startup sequence, have a problem, refer to step 8. Is an operating system installed? No Select the Reset icon. 6. then reconnect it ; Hold F1 until the Easy-Setup menu appears. 3. Check the devices in the startup sequence box. If you install the operating system, turn on...
... the computer serviced. 118 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Is the default drive listed in your port replicator or docking station. If you are unable to set the startup sequence, have a problem, refer to step 8. Is an operating system installed? No Select the Reset icon. 6. then reconnect it ; Hold F1 until the Easy-Setup menu appears. 3. Check the devices in the startup sequence box. If you install the operating system, turn on...
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... password error) 190 (critical low-battery error) 192 (cooling fan error) 195 (hibernation error) 196 (hibernation error) 225 (unsupported memory) 2xx (memory error) Action The password entered is correctly installed. Connect the AC Adapter to what it was changed, re-create the hibernation file. Have the computer serviced. The system configuration differs between the time your computer entered hibernation mode and the time it on OK. For Windows NT: 1. Click on Power Management ( ). 3. Note: The ThinkPad 600...
... password error) 190 (critical low-battery error) 192 (cooling fan error) 195 (hibernation error) 196 (hibernation error) 225 (unsupported memory) 2xx (memory error) Action The password entered is correctly installed. Connect the AC Adapter to what it was changed, re-create the hibernation file. Have the computer serviced. The system configuration differs between the time your computer entered hibernation mode and the time it on OK. For Windows NT: 1. Click on Power Management ( ). 3. Note: The ThinkPad 600...
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.... Type the correct password and press Enter to the correct connector. Make sure that the external keyboard is connected to use the computer (see page 88). Make sure that the self-starting diskette is inserted correctly (with the label facing up and metal-shutter end first) in the Easy-Setup "Test" submenu. - If you still have the computer serviced. 120 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference then power...
.... Type the correct password and press Enter to the correct connector. Make sure that the external keyboard is connected to use the computer (see page 88). Make sure that the self-starting diskette is inserted correctly (with the label facing up and metal-shutter end first) in the Easy-Setup "Test" submenu. - If you still have the computer serviced. 120 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference then power...
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... have a problem, have the computer serviced. The "Test" submenu Start Restart SystemBoard Memory Display HDD-1 FDD-1 PCMCIA-1 Parallel Serial DSP CDROM Infrared Audio HDD-3 HDD-2 FDD-2 PCMCIA-2 Exit A POST error prompt ERROR Select the Start icon and follow the instructions to test your problem in the troubleshooting charts. If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the computer serviced. If you cannot start Easy-Setup; An error was...
... have a problem, have the computer serviced. The "Test" submenu Start Restart SystemBoard Memory Display HDD-1 FDD-1 PCMCIA-1 Parallel Serial DSP CDROM Infrared Audio HDD-3 HDD-2 FDD-2 PCMCIA-2 Exit A POST error prompt ERROR Select the Start icon and follow the instructions to test your problem in the troubleshooting charts. If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the computer serviced. If you cannot start Easy-Setup; An error was...
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... turn it charge. Do the following: 1. Connect the AC Adapter to reset this function; If the indicator still does not go on even though a battery pack is in the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Chapter 4. Make sure that the over -discharged. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts An Indicator Problem Problem The battery status indicator does not go on, replace the battery pack...
... turn it charge. Do the following: 1. Connect the AC Adapter to reset this function; If the indicator still does not go on even though a battery pack is in the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Chapter 4. Make sure that the over -discharged. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts An Indicator Problem Problem The battery status indicator does not go on, replace the battery pack...
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... the PCI device setting. 4. Docking Station Problems Problem The IDE CD-ROM drive or the hard disk drive in the docking station do not conflict with it . Do the following the diagnostic instructions for your PC Card does not support those releases of the other devices. then click on Start. 2. Action Make sure that came with your PC Card. Click on ThinkPad Configuration. 3. Click on Enable IDE device in the...
... the PCI device setting. 4. Docking Station Problems Problem The IDE CD-ROM drive or the hard disk drive in the docking station do not conflict with it . Do the following the diagnostic instructions for your PC Card does not support those releases of the other devices. then click on Start. 2. Action Make sure that came with your PC Card. Click on ThinkPad Configuration. 3. Click on Enable IDE device in the...
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... Enable; Follow the instructions on OK. Click on the screen and install the device driver for your computer. If these items are correct and the printer still does not work . Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Problem The MIDI port of the port replicator, use the ThinkPad Configuration program. Make sure that : The parallel port is OK, have the computer serviced. 138 IBM ThinkPad 600 User...
... Enable; Follow the instructions on OK. Click on the screen and install the device driver for your computer. If these items are correct and the printer still does not work . Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Problem The MIDI port of the port replicator, use the ThinkPad Configuration program. Make sure that : The parallel port is OK, have the computer serviced. 138 IBM ThinkPad 600 User...
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... to the ThinkPad Web site to make. 148 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference See the online book for operating system installation diskettes. You need to download the latest hardware device driver diskettes. OS/2 or Windows 3.1 users Go to the ThinkPad Web site to recover your computer serviced by IBM. Install them . -Or- Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software Problem You need to install the device driver. Some charge might apply. then...
... to the ThinkPad Web site to make. 148 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference See the online book for operating system installation diskettes. You need to download the latest hardware device driver diskettes. OS/2 or Windows 3.1 users Go to the ThinkPad Web site to recover your computer serviced by IBM. Install them . -Or- Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software Problem You need to install the device driver. Some charge might apply. then...
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... out-of-warranty IBM computer Installing and configuring non-IBM options in a network environment Assistance with the preloaded operating system Using selected application software and games Tuning performance, such as memory management Installing device drivers remotely Setting up and using multimedia devices Identifying system problems Interpreting documentation You can purchase additional services, such as: Support for IBM and non-IBM hardware, operating systems, and application programs Network setup and configuration Upgraded or extended hardware repair services Custom installation The...
... out-of-warranty IBM computer Installing and configuring non-IBM options in a network environment Assistance with the preloaded operating system Using selected application software and games Tuning performance, such as memory management Installing device drivers remotely Setting up and using multimedia devices Identifying system problems Interpreting documentation You can purchase additional services, such as: Support for IBM and non-IBM hardware, operating systems, and application programs Network setup and configuration Upgraded or extended hardware repair services Custom installation The...
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... changes in the country of service. Machine: IBM ThinkPad 600 computer except the Battery Pack Warranty Period*: Three Years *Elements and accessories are provided on which perform like new parts). During the warranty period, IBM or your reseller service a Machine that is at your use, and not for the Machine, you otherwise. IBM or your reseller may include additional parts and associated replacement parts that user...
... changes in the country of service. Machine: IBM ThinkPad 600 computer except the Battery Pack Warranty Period*: Three Years *Elements and accessories are provided on which perform like new parts). During the warranty period, IBM or your reseller service a Machine that is at your use, and not for the Machine, you otherwise. IBM or your reseller may include additional parts and associated replacement parts that user...
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... should contact your reseller service a Machine that user. obtain authorization from new parts, or new and serviceable used parts (which it to the item replaced. When a type of service involves the exchange of service. In Canada, call IBM at 1-800-565-3344. Contact your money will specify the type of a Machine or part, the item IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories...
... should contact your reseller service a Machine that user. obtain authorization from new parts, or new and serviceable used parts (which it to the item replaced. When a type of service involves the exchange of service. In Canada, call IBM at 1-800-565-3344. Contact your money will specify the type of a Machine or part, the item IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories...
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... or programs records with power manageable hardware. A file that have specific functions when you start your computer, such as interactions with an AT attachment hard disk drive interface such as an image. The APM software interface allows applications, operating systems, device drivers, and the APM BIOS to work together to transmit at the same time. ANSI. Advanced Power Management. American National Standard Code for operation by the processor, and...
... or programs records with power manageable hardware. A file that have specific functions when you start your computer, such as interactions with an AT attachment hard disk drive interface such as an image. The APM software interface allows applications, operating systems, device drivers, and the APM BIOS to work together to transmit at the same time. ANSI. Advanced Power Management. American National Standard Code for operation by the processor, and...
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... mode. The ThinkPad 600 bay for installing either a CD-ROM drive or a diskette drive. To begin computer operations again from a particular point or line on the whole LCD screen by -480 resolution. ROM. Static dynamic random access memory. A port used to request the user's response. VGA. XMS. Extended memory specification. 184 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Power-on . power mode. A visual or audible message sent by providing additional PC Card slots and ports. Terminate-and-stay-resident programs, memory...
... mode. The ThinkPad 600 bay for installing either a CD-ROM drive or a diskette drive. To begin computer operations again from a particular point or line on the whole LCD screen by -480 resolution. ROM. Static dynamic random access memory. A port used to request the user's response. VGA. XMS. Extended memory specification. 184 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Power-on . power mode. A visual or audible message sent by providing additional PC Card slots and ports. Terminate-and-stay-resident programs, memory...
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...the battery life 109 replacing 34 battery problem 129 battery status, location 7 battery-pack latch, location 5 brightness control, location 2 built-in microphone, location 2 bulletin boards 158 C Caps Lock, location 7 CD-ROM drive installing 57 problem 130 CD-ROM eject button, location 2 changing display output location 68 changing startup sequence 19 cold docking 76 CompuServe 159 ConfigSafe 33 corrective service diskette (CSD) 164 D dealer locations 156 diagnostic diskette 164 DIMM 49 diskette drive attaching 61 removing 62 Diskette Factory, using 148 diskette standards 166 display modes 70...
...the battery life 109 replacing 34 battery problem 129 battery status, location 7 battery-pack latch, location 5 brightness control, location 2 built-in microphone, location 2 bulletin boards 158 C Caps Lock, location 7 CD-ROM drive installing 57 problem 130 CD-ROM eject button, location 2 changing display output location 68 changing startup sequence 19 cold docking 76 CompuServe 159 ConfigSafe 33 corrective service diskette (CSD) 164 D dealer locations 156 diagnostic diskette 164 DIMM 49 diskette drive attaching 61 removing 62 Diskette Factory, using 148 diskette standards 166 display modes 70...
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... 123 LCD problem 128 modem problem 133 no error code 122 no error message 122 option problem 141 other problem 142 troubleshooting (continued) PC Card problem 134 port replicator problem 140 printer problem 138 recovering the system 116 software problem 142 testing 144 USB problem 132 U UltraslimBay 15 UltraslimBay device lock, location 5 UltraslimBay device, replacing 57 updating, operating system 163 USB connector, location 5 USB problem 132 V volume 12 W warm docking 76 warm swap 57 warranty extensions and upgrades 163 product 169 service, international 157 188 IBM ThinkPad 600 User...
... 123 LCD problem 128 modem problem 133 no error code 122 no error message 122 option problem 141 other problem 142 troubleshooting (continued) PC Card problem 134 port replicator problem 140 printer problem 138 recovering the system 116 software problem 142 testing 144 USB problem 132 U UltraslimBay 15 UltraslimBay device lock, location 5 UltraslimBay device, replacing 57 updating, operating system 163 USB connector, location 5 USB problem 132 V volume 12 W warm docking 76 warm swap 57 warranty extensions and upgrades 163 product 169 service, international 157 188 IBM ThinkPad 600 User...
