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... 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's Reference Solving Computer Problems 103 Frequently Asked Questions...
... 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's Reference Solving Computer Problems 103 Frequently Asked Questions...
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.... Your computer memory capacity can be expanded up to make programs run faster. Attention The ThinkPad 600 computer supports the static dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) card only. To install the DIMM... in the memory slot on the bottom of memory in your computer by your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. then disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer. ...Your Computer 49 The appropriate memory option can be purchased through your computer, a 225 error code might appear when the system starts. Extending the Features of DIMM are available. If...
.... Your computer memory capacity can be expanded up to make programs run faster. Attention The ThinkPad 600 computer supports the static dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) card only. To install the DIMM... in the memory slot on the bottom of memory in your computer by your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. then disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer. ...Your Computer 49 The appropriate memory option can be purchased through your computer, a 225 error code might appear when the system starts. Extending the Features of DIMM are available. If...
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Notes: 1. If a 2 1 error code appears under the memory count. 48576 KB OK 21 If the total memory size is not supported by your computer. 2. To create the hibernation file ... the following: See the next page for how to create a new hibernation file. If you changed the memory installed in the 52 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference If the 225 error code appears, the memory you are installing is not the same as the value you need to calculate the total memory size. 6496 KB...
Notes: 1. If a 2 1 error code appears under the memory count. 48576 KB OK 21 If the total memory size is not supported by your computer. 2. To create the hibernation file ... the following: See the next page for how to create a new hibernation file. If you changed the memory installed in the 52 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference If the 225 error code appears, the memory you are installing is not the same as the value you need to calculate the total memory size. 6496 KB...
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Solving Computer Problems Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 Frequently Asked Questions 104 Hints, Tips, and Limitations 111 ... 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 ... Recovering Lost or Damaged Software 147 Using the Diskette Factory 148 Using the ThinkPad Customization CD 149 Using the Recovery CD 150 103 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Chapter...
Solving Computer Problems Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 Frequently Asked Questions 104 Hints, Tips, and Limitations 111 ... 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 ... Recovering Lost or Damaged Software 147 Using the Diskette Factory 148 Using the ThinkPad Customization CD 149 Using the Recovery CD 150 103 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Chapter...
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Find your computer: Recover it by using either the ThinkPad Customization CD, the Recovery CD, or the Diskette Factory. "Recovering Lost or Damaged Software" on...are OK. 3. "Troubleshooting Charts" on page 117 "Testing Your Computer" on page 144 Chapter 5, "Getting Service" on page 147 116 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference If a beep sounds, a message appears, or a function-related problem occurs: 1. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 ...software in your symptom in the Troubleshooting Charts and try solving the problem. 2. Note the error code and have the computer serviced.
Find your computer: Recover it by using either the ThinkPad Customization CD, the Recovery CD, or the Diskette Factory. "Recovering Lost or Damaged Software" on...are OK. 3. "Troubleshooting Charts" on page 117 "Testing Your Computer" on page 144 Chapter 5, "Getting Service" on page 147 116 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference If a beep sounds, a message appears, or a function-related problem occurs: 1. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 ...software in your symptom in the Troubleshooting Charts and try solving the problem. 2. Note the error code and have the computer serviced.
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... a beep sounds when you find the problem, go to the page indicated and do the specified action. Troubleshooting Chart Error codes or screen messages No error codes or screen messages Input problems Suspend or hibernation problems LCD problems An indicator problem Battery problems CD-ROM drive problems Infrared communication problems Audio or ...
... a beep sounds when you find the problem, go to the page indicated and do the specified action. Troubleshooting Chart Error codes or screen messages No error codes or screen messages Input problems Suspend or hibernation problems LCD problems An indicator problem Battery problems CD-ROM drive problems Infrared communication problems Audio or ...
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...error) 174 (device configuration error) Action Your computer can be any character. If you still have the computer serviced. 5. Turn on the computer to set the startup sequence, have a problem, refer to step 8. then reconnect it ; Turn off the computer. 8. If the same message appears, have the computer serviced. 118 IBM ThinkPad 600...you install the operating system, turn off the computer. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Error Codes or Messages Note: In the charts, x can 't find the startup drive. Hold F1 until the Easy-Setup menu...
...error) 174 (device configuration error) Action Your computer can be any character. If you still have the computer serviced. 5. Turn on the computer to set the startup sequence, have a problem, refer to step 8. then reconnect it ; Turn off the computer. 8. If the same message appears, have the computer serviced. 118 IBM ThinkPad 600...you install the operating system, turn off the computer. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Error Codes or Messages Note: In the charts, x can 't find the startup drive. Hold F1 until the Easy-Setup menu...
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... If you still have the computer serviced. 120 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Make sure that your keyboard operation is set in the computer. If it is, have the computer serviced. The system restarts. The password prompt appears after the error code. 2. Power on the computer. If it is..., press F1. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Message 30x (keyboard error) Diskette and F1 prompts F1 F2 F10 A 163 error appears and then the Date and ...
... If you still have the computer serviced. 120 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Make sure that your keyboard operation is set in the computer. If it is, have the computer serviced. The system restarts. The password prompt appears after the error code. 2. Power on the computer. If it is..., press F1. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Message 30x (keyboard error) Diskette and F1 prompts F1 F2 F10 A 163 error appears and then the Date and ...
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... size. Turn off the computer and start the ThinkPad Configuration program and click on LCD ( ); Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Message The hard disk password prompt Action A hard disk drive password is not listed in an error, note the error code and have the computer serviced. OK Cancel...
... size. Turn off the computer and start the ThinkPad Configuration program and click on LCD ( ); Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Message The hard disk password prompt Action A hard disk drive password is not listed in an error, note the error code and have the computer serviced. OK Cancel...
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...and you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. Have the computer serviced. then turn the computer off; Adjust the brightness. No Error Codes or Messages Problem The screen is installed correctly. The computer power is on. (Turn on the power switch again for confirmation.) If a ...not appear, the brightness control might be set , press any beeps. If the screen still remains blank, have the computer serviced. 122 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Reinstall your operating system and turn on page 139. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts ...
...and you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. Have the computer serviced. then turn the computer off; Adjust the brightness. No Error Codes or Messages Problem The screen is installed correctly. The computer power is on. (Turn on the power switch again for confirmation.) If a ...not appear, the brightness control might be set , press any beeps. If the screen still remains blank, have the computer serviced. 122 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Reinstall your operating system and turn on page 139. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts ...
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If an X appears to the next menu, have the computer serviced. Solving Computer Problems 145 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Testing Your Computer 2 Select the Test icon; If you cannot go to the left of a device with an error code below it, make a note of the error code and have the computer serviced. then select the Start icon or press Enter. Note: Do not touch the keyboard or the pointing device during the test. Chapter 4.
If an X appears to the next menu, have the computer serviced. Solving Computer Problems 145 Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Testing Your Computer 2 Select the Test icon; If you cannot go to the left of a device with an error code below it, make a note of the error code and have the computer serviced. then select the Start icon or press Enter. Note: Do not touch the keyboard or the pointing device during the test. Chapter 4.
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... Computer Problem Recording Sheet Computer information: Machine type:_________ Serial number:_________ Date of purchase:___/___/___ Type of problem: Continuous problem Intermittent problem Error code: The operating system and its version number, if available: OS/2 Version______ Windows 95 Version______ DOS Version______ Windows 3.1 Windows NT Version______ Application programs running at the...
... Computer Problem Recording Sheet Computer information: Machine type:_________ Serial number:_________ Date of purchase:___/___/___ Type of problem: Continuous problem Intermittent problem Error code: The operating system and its version number, if available: OS/2 Version______ Windows 95 Version______ DOS Version______ Windows 3.1 Windows NT Version______ Application programs running at the...
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...support 158 emergency hole, location 2 enclosure, using 62 enhanced PC support line 160 ergonomics information 40 error codes 118 error massages 118 external monitor attaching 67 connector, location 5 plug-and-play 109 problem 139 setting 108... external-diskette-drive connector, location 2 external-input-device connector, location 5 F features 165 fee, services 159 Fn key 11 location 2 H hard disk drive, install 55 hard disk drive, location 2 hard disk in-use, location 7 Copyright IBM...
...support 158 emergency hole, location 2 enclosure, using 62 enhanced PC support line 160 ergonomics information 40 error codes 118 error massages 118 external monitor attaching 67 connector, location 5 plug-and-play 109 problem 139 setting 108... external-diskette-drive connector, location 2 external-input-device connector, location 5 F features 165 fee, services 159 Fn key 11 location 2 H hard disk drive, install 55 hard disk drive, location 2 hard disk in-use, location 7 Copyright IBM...
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...ThinkPad RTC installer 149 ThinkPad utilities 16 Easy-Setup 16 ThinkPad Configuration program 24 TrackPoint 8 changing the cap 10 disable 66 location 2 magnifying glass 47 press-to-select 44 scrolling 47 sensitivity 46 setting 107 troubleshooting audio problem 132 battery problem 129 CD-ROM problem 130 charts 117 docking station problem 137 error codes 118 error...problem 131 input problem 123 LCD problem 128 modem problem 133 no error code 122 no error message 122 option problem 141 other problem 142 troubleshooting (continued) PC...service, international 157 188 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference
...ThinkPad RTC installer 149 ThinkPad utilities 16 Easy-Setup 16 ThinkPad Configuration program 24 TrackPoint 8 changing the cap 10 disable 66 location 2 magnifying glass 47 press-to-select 44 scrolling 47 sensitivity 46 setting 107 troubleshooting audio problem 132 battery problem 129 CD-ROM problem 130 charts 117 docking station problem 137 error codes 118 error...problem 131 input problem 123 LCD problem 128 modem problem 133 no error code 122 no error message 122 option problem 141 other problem 142 troubleshooting (continued) PC...service, international 157 188 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference