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Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 Computer We at IBM have developed this ThinkPad computer to meet both your technical requirements and your mobile computing needs, please take a moment to build products that address your high expectations. To help us continue to complete the ThinkPad Registration. ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 iii
Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 Computer We at IBM have developed this ThinkPad computer to meet both your technical requirements and your mobile computing needs, please take a moment to build products that address your high expectations. To help us continue to complete the ThinkPad Registration. ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad ThinkPad © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 iii
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...hydride battery pack The largecapacity battery pack extends the operating time of your business demands. For more information on using the ThinkPad modem, see the Online User's Guide. Large-capacity hard disk drive The large-capacity hard disk drive can respond to make...internal audio record and playback capabilities including 3D audio from four speakers. When you . ThinkPad Modem The ThinkPad modem enables you to be generated all -in-one design of the ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 brings ease-of up to your computer, further enhancing its portability. High-speed ...
...hydride battery pack The largecapacity battery pack extends the operating time of your business demands. For more information on using the ThinkPad modem, see the Online User's Guide. Large-capacity hard disk drive The large-capacity hard disk drive can respond to make...internal audio record and playback capabilities including 3D audio from four speakers. When you . ThinkPad Modem The ThinkPad modem enables you to be generated all -in-one design of the ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 brings ease-of up to your computer, further enhancing its portability. High-speed ...
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... and Specifications describes the features and specifications associated with the basic features of Your Computer," provides information on how to read the ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 Setup Guide and Chapter 1 of IBM's support and service. Be sure to recover lost or damaged software. vi About This Book About This Book This book contains information...
... and Specifications describes the features and specifications associated with the basic features of Your Computer," provides information on how to read the ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 Setup Guide and Chapter 1 of IBM's support and service. Be sure to recover lost or damaged software. vi About This Book About This Book This book contains information...
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... as required by local ordinances or regulations. Do not: (1) throw or immerse it . Laser Compliance Statement The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive of the ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 computer is incorrectly replaced. Do not put it as required by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of it in trash that is not properly... battery is a laser product. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE x then get medical care if any symptoms are present after washing. The lithium battery (IBM P/N 02K6502 UL-recognized component [file no.
... as required by local ordinances or regulations. Do not: (1) throw or immerse it . Laser Compliance Statement The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive of the ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 computer is incorrectly replaced. Do not put it as required by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of it in trash that is not properly... battery is a laser product. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE x then get medical care if any symptoms are present after washing. The lithium battery (IBM P/N 02K6502 UL-recognized component [file no.
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Contents Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 Computer iii Functional Highlights iv About This Book vi Safety Information viii Electrical Safety Notice viii Laser Compliance Statement x Getting Familiar with Your Computer 1 ... Indicators 8 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer 10 Keyboard Functions 10 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive 17 ThinkPad Utility Programs 24 Online User's Guide 41 Reinstalling Software 42 ThinkPad Software Selections CD 42 Recovery CD 42 ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board 42 Replacing the Battery Pack 43 Service Hints & Tips 44 Handling...
Contents Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 Computer iii Functional Highlights iv About This Book vi Safety Information viii Electrical Safety Notice viii Laser Compliance Statement x Getting Familiar with Your Computer 1 ... Indicators 8 Distinctive Functions of Your Computer 10 Keyboard Functions 10 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive 17 ThinkPad Utility Programs 24 Online User's Guide 41 Reinstalling Software 42 ThinkPad Software Selections CD 42 Recovery CD 42 ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board 42 Replacing the Battery Pack 43 Service Hints & Tips 44 Handling...
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...Other Problems 111 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software 112 Using the PC-Doctor Program 112 Using the ThinkPad Software Selections CD 112 Using the Recovery CD 113 ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board 114 Getting Service 115 Information on Your Computer 116 Option List ... Line 121 Ordering Support Line Services 122 Warranty and Repair Services 122 Appendix A. Features and Specifications 125 Features 126 Specifications 128 IBM Power Cords 130 Appendix B. Product Warranties and Notices 133 Notices 138 Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions 138 Trademarks 139 Macrovision Copyright...
...Other Problems 111 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software 112 Using the PC-Doctor Program 112 Using the ThinkPad Software Selections CD 112 Using the Recovery CD 113 ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board 114 Getting Service 115 Information on Your Computer 116 Option List ... Line 121 Ordering Support Line Services 122 Warranty and Repair Services 122 Appendix A. Features and Specifications 125 Features 126 Specifications 128 IBM Power Cords 130 Appendix B. Product Warranties and Notices 133 Notices 138 Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions 138 Trademarks 139 Macrovision Copyright...
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Telecommunication Notice 141 Industry Canada Requirements 143 Regions where ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 has ThinkPad Modem Integrated 146 Notice to European Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem . . . 146 Warning Notice to New Zealand Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem 147 Index 149 xvi
Telecommunication Notice 141 Industry Canada Requirements 143 Regions where ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 has ThinkPad Modem Integrated 146 Notice to European Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem . . . 146 Warning Notice to New Zealand Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem 147 Index 149 xvi
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... 17 Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive 17 Handling CDs and DVDs 18 Playing Music CDs 19 Playing DVD Movies 19 ThinkPad Utility Programs 24 BIOS Utility 24 Notebook Manager 31 Sleep Manager 35 Easy Launch Buttons Customization Utility 37 Online User's Guide 41 Reinstalling... Software 42 ThinkPad Software Selections CD 42 Recovery CD 42 ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board 42 Replacing the Battery Pack 43 Service Hints & Tips 44 Handling Your ThinkPad Computer 44 ThinkPad Don'ts 44 ThinkPad Do's 46 Carrying Your Computer 46 Cleaning Your ...
... 17 Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive 17 Handling CDs and DVDs 18 Playing Music CDs 19 Playing DVD Movies 19 ThinkPad Utility Programs 24 BIOS Utility 24 Notebook Manager 31 Sleep Manager 35 Easy Launch Buttons Customization Utility 37 Online User's Guide 41 Reinstalling... Software 42 ThinkPad Software Selections CD 42 Recovery CD 42 ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board 42 Replacing the Battery Pack 43 Service Hints & Tips 44 Handling Your ThinkPad Computer 44 ThinkPad Don'ts 44 ThinkPad Do's 46 Carrying Your Computer 46 Cleaning Your ...
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Ruggedized Mobile Computers 47 For More Information 48 2 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference
Ruggedized Mobile Computers 47 For More Information 48 2 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference
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... player without turning on the computer. See "Easy Launch Buttons Customization Utility" on page 37 for audio CD playback when the computer power is off . 4 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference back is stopped. (19) The Media Center power button turns the Media Center on and off for more infor- tion similar to...
... player without turning on the computer. See "Easy Launch Buttons Customization Utility" on page 37 for audio CD playback when the computer power is off . 4 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference back is stopped. (19) The Media Center power button turns the Media Center on and off for more infor- tion similar to...
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...) The microphone jack, a ⅛inch (3.5mm) diameter jack, is accessing the diskette drive. (17) The diskette-eject button ejects the diskette from the diskette drive. 6 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference
...) The microphone jack, a ⅛inch (3.5mm) diameter jack, is accessing the diskette drive. (17) The diskette-eject button ejects the diskette from the diskette drive. 6 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference
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The following shows the location and the meaning of your computer by their on or off states and colors (green and orange). Each indicator is identified with a symbol. System Status Indicators System Status Indicators The system-status indicators on the computer show the current status of each icon: 12 3 1A 45 67 21 8 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference
The following shows the location and the meaning of your computer by their on or off states and colors (green and orange). Each indicator is identified with a symbol. System Status Indicators System Status Indicators The system-status indicators on the computer show the current status of each icon: 12 3 1A 45 67 21 8 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference
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... of a single process you apply to the stick. This section includes the following topics: Keyboard functions CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive ThinkPad utilities Online User's Guide Keyboard Functions Your computer's keyboard has the following functions: TrackPoint Fn key Easy Launch buttons Numeric keypad Keyboard Light... on the software you apply to the nonslip cap on the screen is controlled by the amount of pressure you are using. 10 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference the stick itself does not move. The speed at which the pointer moves corresponds to the keyboard; The TrackPoint...
... of a single process you apply to the stick. This section includes the following topics: Keyboard functions CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive ThinkPad utilities Online User's Guide Keyboard Functions Your computer's keyboard has the following functions: TrackPoint Fn key Easy Launch buttons Numeric keypad Keyboard Light... on the software you apply to the nonslip cap on the screen is controlled by the amount of pressure you are using. 10 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference the stick itself does not move. The speed at which the pointer moves corresponds to the keyboard; The TrackPoint...
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You can replace it with the spare shipped with either thumb to select and drag as required by your computer. 1 For more information on customizing the TrackPoint and using the Internet Scroll Bar, see "Customizing the TrackPoint" on the end of Your Computer Mouse pointer Stick Left click button Right click button Internet Scroll Bar 2. Press the click buttons with your software. Distinctive Functions of the TrackPoint is removable. Changing the Cap The cap (1) on page 50. 12 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference
You can replace it with the spare shipped with either thumb to select and drag as required by your computer. 1 For more information on customizing the TrackPoint and using the Internet Scroll Bar, see "Customizing the TrackPoint" on the end of Your Computer Mouse pointer Stick Left click button Right click button Internet Scroll Bar 2. Press the click buttons with your software. Distinctive Functions of the TrackPoint is removable. Changing the Cap The cap (1) on page 50. 12 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference
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.... Computer output is attached. Easy Launch Buttons The Easy Launch buttons are available only on HPA models. The Control at a single press of a button. 14 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference This decreases the brightness of the computer LCD. This decreases the contrast of the computer LCD. These keys allow you press this...
.... Computer output is attached. Easy Launch Buttons The Easy Launch buttons are available only on HPA models. The Control at a single press of a button. 14 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference This decreases the brightness of the computer LCD. This decreases the contrast of the computer LCD. These keys allow you press this...
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... Computer Keyboard Light Some models include a unique, built-in Keyboard Light that lights up the keyboard area and allows you are not using it. 16 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference To turn off . Do not forget to turn on select models. Distinctive Functions of time.
... Computer Keyboard Light Some models include a unique, built-in Keyboard Light that lights up the keyboard area and allows you are not using it. 16 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference To turn off . Do not forget to turn on select models. Distinctive Functions of time.
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... drive allows you access the data on the CD or DVD depends on the side of Your Computer CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive The ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 computer comes with Your Computer 17 Distinctive Functions of the computer; then pull out the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray. 3. Push the CD...
... drive allows you access the data on the CD or DVD depends on the side of Your Computer CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive The ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 computer comes with Your Computer 17 Distinctive Functions of the computer; then pull out the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray. 3. Push the CD...
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... case, do the following to maintain reliability: Hold the disc by its edge while pressing the pivot. 4. Do not flex or bend the disc. 18 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference then pull out the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray. 3. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Wiping the disc in...
... case, do the following to maintain reliability: Hold the disc by its edge while pressing the pivot. 4. Do not flex or bend the disc. 18 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference then pull out the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray. 3. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Wiping the disc in...
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... on the system: 1. Push the tray into place. 4. The music CD player has power-saving features. Distinctive Functions of Your Computer Playing Music CDs The ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 computer allows you hear it click into the computer until it . 2. Easy-to-use front panel Media Center controls turn your music CD on...
... on the system: 1. Push the tray into place. 4. The music CD player has power-saving features. Distinctive Functions of Your Computer Playing Music CDs The ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 computer allows you hear it click into the computer until it . 2. Easy-to-use front panel Media Center controls turn your music CD on...
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...insert a DVD that corresponds to set the region code of your DVD on the side of the computer; The DVD Player appears. 20 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference Country or Region U.S.A., Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast 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 1400/1500 DVD allows you hear it fully closes. You can set the region code. Push the tray into the computer until you to play DVD...
...insert a DVD that corresponds to set the region code of your DVD on the side of the computer; The DVD Player appears. 20 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference Country or Region U.S.A., Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast 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 1400/1500 DVD allows you hear it fully closes. You can set the region code. Push the tray into the computer until you to play DVD...