Hardware and software compatibility matrix for the ThinkPad 240 and 240X systems family
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Warp WinNT Voyetra AudioStation Disk for Win31 MIDI Integrated Modem IR CD-ROM DVD ROM MPEG 2 Support I/F Driver DOS/Win Win95 Warp WinNT Wave Table Audio DOS/Win Win95 Warp WinNT Drivers *2 Speed VOD DOS/Win3.11 Win95 Win95 / 98 ... Driver Speed DVD-Video Player for Win 95/98 Features DOS Win3.11 Microsoft Win32s Setup Win95 Warp WinNT MMPM/2 MPEG Update for OS/2 Video CD Player DOS Win3.11 Win95 Warp WinNT Video Capture Driver Win95 Win98 WinNT 4.0 DVD Player DOS Win3.11 Win95 Warp WinNT DVD Movie for Win95...
Warp WinNT Voyetra AudioStation Disk for Win31 MIDI Integrated Modem IR CD-ROM DVD ROM MPEG 2 Support I/F Driver DOS/Win Win95 Warp WinNT Wave Table Audio DOS/Win Win95 Warp WinNT Drivers *2 Speed VOD DOS/Win3.11 Win95 Win95 / 98 ... Driver Speed DVD-Video Player for Win 95/98 Features DOS Win3.11 Microsoft Win32s Setup Win95 Warp WinNT MMPM/2 MPEG Update for OS/2 Video CD Player DOS Win3.11 Win95 Warp WinNT Video Capture Driver Win95 Win98 WinNT 4.0 DVD Player DOS Win3.11 Win95 Warp WinNT DVD Movie for Win95...
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... IBM Global Network Dialer Version 4.21.3 (ThinkPad 2621-420, 240), follow the instructions below : 1. To uninstall Access ThinkPad, follow the instructions below: 1. If you don't have the internal CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive and would like to use the external CDROM/DVD-ROM connected through the PC Card, make sure ...that will no longer function after you decided to do the Upgrade Install, refer to the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive in all ThinkPad Models • IBM Global Network Dialer Version 4.21.3 (ThinkPad models 240, i Series 1400/1500 2621-420/42U/460/46U/480/48U/540/421/441/541) ...
... IBM Global Network Dialer Version 4.21.3 (ThinkPad 2621-420, 240), follow the instructions below : 1. To uninstall Access ThinkPad, follow the instructions below: 1. If you don't have the internal CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive and would like to use the external CDROM/DVD-ROM connected through the PC Card, make sure ...that will no longer function after you decided to do the Upgrade Install, refer to the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive in all ThinkPad Models • IBM Global Network Dialer Version 4.21.3 (ThinkPad models 240, i Series 1400/1500 2621-420/42U/460/46U/480/48U/540/421/441/541) ...
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...the version of the ThinkPad ACP Modem driver. Click Start→ Programs → ThinkPad Modem → Modem Quick Test 2. Once the driver version is Build 36 or older) follow the directions below : 1 Start your ThinkPad ACP Modem driver prior to upgrading to the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. The OS ...will automatically detect the CD and will not be automatically upgraded by the Windows Me Setup program. Select IBM Global ...
...the version of the ThinkPad ACP Modem driver. Click Start→ Programs → ThinkPad Modem → Modem Quick Test 2. Once the driver version is Build 36 or older) follow the directions below : 1 Start your ThinkPad ACP Modem driver prior to upgrading to the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. The OS ...will automatically detect the CD and will not be automatically upgraded by the Windows Me Setup program. Select IBM Global ...
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...]. 14 After Windows finds a driver for this window. 11 Click "Search for the best driver for your computer's CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive for disk labeled "ThinkPad Modem Diskette2", click [OK]. 21. Click [OK] to the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Click "Other Locations..." Click "Next" or "OK" after typing the correct path. 17. Windows 95 or...
...]. 14 After Windows finds a driver for this window. 11 Click "Search for the best driver for your computer's CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive for disk labeled "ThinkPad Modem Diskette2", click [OK]. 21. Click [OK] to the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Click "Other Locations..." Click "Next" or "OK" after typing the correct path. 17. Windows 95 or...
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...\Setup.txt included on your ThinkPad during the upgrade installation, Windows Me may not run as a standalone system − i.e., UNDOCKED configuration. For more information about installing Windows Me on your desktop or the diskette A. 3. If you decided to do not have a Recovery CD or Backup CD with a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, use . If any existing...
...\Setup.txt included on your ThinkPad during the upgrade installation, Windows Me may not run as a standalone system − i.e., UNDOCKED configuration. For more information about installing Windows Me on your desktop or the diskette A. 3. If you decided to do not have a Recovery CD or Backup CD with a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, use . If any existing...
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... with the boot disk and format each drive by typing the following "X:\setup A:APMINST.INF where the letter "X" is the drive letter destination for ThinkPad 240X and 570E type the following : "format c:" press Enter. 5. Reboot the system with the Boot disk inserted. 6. Type the following "X:\...initiate the setup and will guide you rest of the size, select yes to set your computer's CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Type "3" to main fdisk menu d. Insert Windows Me CD in the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive 7. View the list partitions. Press Enter. Once all partitions are created, Be sure to ...
... with the boot disk and format each drive by typing the following "X:\setup A:APMINST.INF where the letter "X" is the drive letter destination for ThinkPad 240X and 570E type the following : "format c:" press Enter. 5. Reboot the system with the Boot disk inserted. 6. Type the following "X:\...initiate the setup and will guide you rest of the size, select yes to set your computer's CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Type "3" to main fdisk menu d. Insert Windows Me CD in the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive 7. View the list partitions. Press Enter. Once all partitions are created, Be sure to ...
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...If the upgrade fails, you upgrade to the \Win 9x\setup.txt README files included on your computer's CDROM/DVD-ROM drive. 7. IBM strongly recommends installing Windows Me on ThinkPad hardware will not function properly after you will lose the entire previously install operating system along with Windows Me. Insert Windows..."Add Remove Program" in Control Panel. 2. To upgrade your existing user settings and preferences and applications. It's suggested that came with the IBM ThinkPad computer and Windows 95 and Windows 98 will not be able to recover back to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive 5.
...If the upgrade fails, you upgrade to the \Win 9x\setup.txt README files included on your computer's CDROM/DVD-ROM drive. 7. IBM strongly recommends installing Windows Me on ThinkPad hardware will not function properly after you will lose the entire previously install operating system along with Windows Me. Insert Windows..."Add Remove Program" in Control Panel. 2. To upgrade your existing user settings and preferences and applications. It's suggested that came with the IBM ThinkPad computer and Windows 95 and Windows 98 will not be able to recover back to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive 5.
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... the letter D is the drive letter designation for Setup" included on the Windows Me CD. c. b. Insert the Windows Me CD into the current Windows operating system with an internal or external CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive installed. 2. If Windows automatically detects the CD, the Windows Me Setup wizard will begin the upgrade process. Click: Start →... by Windows Me Setup wizard. Turn on how to upgrade to Windows Me, refer to the "Release Notes for your computer and logon into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. For additional help and information on your computer...
... the letter D is the drive letter designation for Setup" included on the Windows Me CD. c. b. Insert the Windows Me CD into the current Windows operating system with an internal or external CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive installed. 2. If Windows automatically detects the CD, the Windows Me Setup wizard will begin the upgrade process. Click: Start →... by Windows Me Setup wizard. Turn on how to upgrade to Windows Me, refer to the "Release Notes for your computer and logon into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. For additional help and information on your computer...
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... [No]. 4. When prompt for 600 & 600E 1. A20m - Bay Swap Driver 6. To install ThinkPad ACP Modem Driver for Disk 2, type the following section. Modem driver (Refer to install driver. 7. Select "ThinkPad Digital Signal Processor" in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want" 8. For... installation guide) 5. "e" is included when the drivers are copied, click [Finish] to complete Windows Me setup for CD-ROM/DVD-ROM and click [OK] 9. Video driver 3. Double-click System icon and click "Device Manager" tab 6. If Windows automatically detects the...
... [No]. 4. When prompt for 600 & 600E 1. A20m - Bay Swap Driver 6. To install ThinkPad ACP Modem Driver for Disk 2, type the following section. Modem driver (Refer to install driver. 7. Select "ThinkPad Digital Signal Processor" in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want" 8. For... installation guide) 5. "e" is included when the drivers are copied, click [Finish] to complete Windows Me setup for CD-ROM/DVD-ROM and click [OK] 9. Video driver 3. Double-click System icon and click "Device Manager" tab 6. If Windows automatically detects the...
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...please refer to completely turn off or placing the computer into Standby. Depending on your ThinkPad computer. Such devices include the following: o LS-120 Super Disk drive o ZIP 100 drive o IDE CD-ROM, CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive o Secondary battery pack o Diskette drive Each device can still attach a game ...port device to the game port device located on ThinkPad models A20m, A20p, T20 and X20: • Prior to performing ...
...please refer to completely turn off or placing the computer into Standby. Depending on your ThinkPad computer. Such devices include the following: o LS-120 Super Disk drive o ZIP 100 drive o IDE CD-ROM, CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive o Secondary battery pack o Diskette drive Each device can still attach a game ...port device to the game port device located on ThinkPad models A20m, A20p, T20 and X20: • Prior to performing ...
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• The UltraBay FX slot holds the diskette and CD-ROM combination drive unit. UltraslimBay device swapping with ThinkPad models 600, 600E and 600X: • ThinkPad 600 series support only the warm swapping under Windows Me is enabled only while the computer is turned ...mode. When pop-up window message appears, "Device can swap a diskette and CD-ROM (or diskette and DVD-ROM) combination drive with ThinkPad X20: UltraslimBay device swapping with ThinkPad models 570 and 570E: • ThinkPad 570 series support both hot and warm swapping of he UltraBase unit. Ultrabay 2000...
• The UltraBay FX slot holds the diskette and CD-ROM combination drive unit. UltraslimBay device swapping with ThinkPad models 600, 600E and 600X: • ThinkPad 600 series support only the warm swapping under Windows Me is enabled only while the computer is turned ...mode. When pop-up window message appears, "Device can swap a diskette and CD-ROM (or diskette and DVD-ROM) combination drive with ThinkPad X20: UltraslimBay device swapping with ThinkPad models 570 and 570E: • ThinkPad 570 series support both hot and warm swapping of he UltraBase unit. Ultrabay 2000...
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...driver is not installed prior to use the IDE device in Systray. 2. Open ThinkPad configuration by ThinkPad Utility as below: Primary Master → Internal HDD Primary Slave → IDE devices in the Ultra Slim Bay (CD ROM or other IDE devices) Secondary Master/Slave → For IDE device in the...is installed, the device will not detect any 16-bit PC Card device when it and installs the PCMCIA Card Services. Models: Issue: Resolution ThinkPad 390 When the ATA PC Card is hot plugged for Click DeviceBay -> Disable Warm Swap deices -> Apply -> OK 3. The system should ...
...driver is not installed prior to use the IDE device in Systray. 2. Open ThinkPad configuration by ThinkPad Utility as below: Primary Master → Internal HDD Primary Slave → IDE devices in the Ultra Slim Bay (CD ROM or other IDE devices) Secondary Master/Slave → For IDE device in the...is installed, the device will not detect any 16-bit PC Card device when it and installs the PCMCIA Card Services. Models: Issue: Resolution ThinkPad 390 When the ATA PC Card is hot plugged for Click DeviceBay -> Disable Warm Swap deices -> Apply -> OK 3. The system should ...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... 53 Attaching an external keyboard and mouse 55 Disabling the TrackPoint 56 Attaching the external FDD drive 58 Attaching the external CD-ROM drive 59 Connecting the CD-ROM to the ThinkPad 240 59 Installing the CD-ROM device driver 60 Attaching an external monitor 63 Display output location 64 Display modes 65 Attaching a printer 67 Inserting a PC...
... 53 Attaching an external keyboard and mouse 55 Disabling the TrackPoint 56 Attaching the external FDD drive 58 Attaching the external CD-ROM drive 59 Connecting the CD-ROM to the ThinkPad 240 59 Installing the CD-ROM device driver 60 Attaching an external monitor 63 Display output location 64 Display modes 65 Attaching a printer 67 Inserting a PC...
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Extending the features of your computer This chapter provides information on how to the ThinkPad 240 59 Installing the CD-ROM device driver 60 Installing the CD-ROM device driver for Windows 98 or Windows 95 60 Installing the CD-ROM device driver for Windows NT 4.0 61 Attaching an external monitor 63 Display output location 64 Display ... numeric keypad 53 Attaching an external keyboard and mouse 55 Disabling the TrackPoint 56 Attaching the external FDD drive 58 Attaching the external CD-ROM drive 59 Connecting the CD-ROM to customize and extend the ThinkPad's features. Chapter 2.
Extending the features of your computer This chapter provides information on how to the ThinkPad 240 59 Installing the CD-ROM device driver 60 Installing the CD-ROM device driver for Windows 98 or Windows 95 60 Installing the CD-ROM device driver for Windows NT 4.0 61 Attaching an external monitor 63 Display output location 64 Display ... numeric keypad 53 Attaching an external keyboard and mouse 55 Disabling the TrackPoint 56 Attaching the external FDD drive 58 Attaching the external CD-ROM drive 59 Connecting the CD-ROM to customize and extend the ThinkPad's features. Chapter 2.
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... and instructions: Toouptolewter 1. Connecting the CD-ROM to the ThinkPad 240 To connect the CD-ROM to the ThinkPad 240, refer to the CD-ROM drive 3 and a power outlet 4 . ThinkPad Attaching the external CD-ROM drive Attaching the external CD-ROM drive You can use the IBM portable CD-ROM drive with your computer 59 Extending the features of the ThinkPad 240 1 and the CD-ROM 2 are off . 2. Make sure that...
... and instructions: Toouptolewter 1. Connecting the CD-ROM to the ThinkPad 240 To connect the CD-ROM to the ThinkPad 240, refer to the CD-ROM drive 3 and a power outlet 4 . ThinkPad Attaching the external CD-ROM drive Attaching the external CD-ROM drive You can use the IBM portable CD-ROM drive with your computer 59 Extending the features of the ThinkPad 240 1 and the CD-ROM 2 are off . 2. Make sure that...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... sections. Insert the driver diskette into the PC Card slot on page 58. 3. Attention: Be sure to the ThinkPad 240. Refer to the ThinkPad 240" on the CD-ROM drive 5 . 4. Turn on page 68. If you might damage the connectors. Close all other applications before installing... the device driver. 1. Refer to "Connecting the CD-ROM to "Inserting a PC Card" on the ThinkPad 240. Installing the CD-ROM device driver To operate the portable CD-ROM drive with the holes in only one position; Follow the instructions in the dialog ...
... sections. Insert the driver diskette into the PC Card slot on page 58. 3. Attention: Be sure to the ThinkPad 240. Refer to the ThinkPad 240" on the CD-ROM drive 5 . 4. Turn on page 68. If you might damage the connectors. Close all other applications before installing... the device driver. 1. Refer to "Connecting the CD-ROM to "Inserting a PC Card" on the ThinkPad 240. Installing the CD-ROM device driver To operate the portable CD-ROM drive with the holes in only one position; Follow the instructions in the dialog ...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... to keep the device driver you have . Note: You might be prompted to restart the computer a few times to the ThinkPad 240" on page 59. 2. Installing the CD-ROM device driver for example, A:\) has been selected; click Continue. 9. If this occurs, the setup program will ask you if... 95. Select the Driver tab; Your computer will ask you if you want to "Attaching the external FDD drive" on the ThinkPad 240. Connect the CD-ROM drive to the ThinkPad 240. Insert the driver diskette into the FDD. 8. click OK. 7. Check that the diskette drive (for Windows NT 4.0 Attention:...
... to keep the device driver you have . Note: You might be prompted to restart the computer a few times to the ThinkPad 240" on page 59. 2. Installing the CD-ROM device driver for example, A:\) has been selected; click Continue. 9. If this occurs, the setup program will ask you if... 95. Select the Driver tab; Your computer will ask you if you want to "Attaching the external FDD drive" on the ThinkPad 240. Connect the CD-ROM drive to the ThinkPad 240. Insert the driver diskette into the FDD. 8. click OK. 7. Check that the diskette drive (for Windows NT 4.0 Attention:...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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When the message "Do you want to successfully install the driver. appears, remove the driver diskette, and click Yes. You can now use the CD-ROM in Windows NT 4.0. 62 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Your computer will automatically restart. Attaching the external CD-ROM drive 10. Note: You might be prompted to restart the computer a few times to restart your computer now?"
When the message "Do you want to successfully install the driver. appears, remove the driver diskette, and click Yes. You can now use the CD-ROM in Windows NT 4.0. 62 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Your computer will automatically restart. Attaching the external CD-ROM drive 10. Note: You might be prompted to restart the computer a few times to restart your computer now?"
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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...system and device drivers. For a new battery pack or a battery pack that has the DOS FDISK.COM and FORMAT.COM utilities and the CD-ROM device driver for DOS. See the Online User's Guide for information on page 110. Repeat these steps three times. Before installing a new ... battery status LED is completely depleted (until the battery status and power LEDs flash in unison). Always use the Recovery CD to reload my factory-installed ThinkPad operating system and applications? To maximize battery life, do the following : Use the battery pack until the charge is green...
...system and device drivers. For a new battery pack or a battery pack that has the DOS FDISK.COM and FORMAT.COM utilities and the CD-ROM device driver for DOS. See the Online User's Guide for information on page 110. Repeat these steps three times. Before installing a new ... battery status LED is completely depleted (until the battery status and power LEDs flash in unison). Always use the Recovery CD to reload my factory-installed ThinkPad operating system and applications? To maximize battery life, do the following : Use the battery pack until the charge is green...
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... 98 and Windows 95 only). For More Information See "Using the ThinkPad Software Selection CD" for general information. Note: The ThinkPad Software Selection CD is compatible with Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or later. Use the ThinkPad Software Selection CD. The CD-ROM also contains online help for detailed instructions. The menu of the features appears automatically. Some functions are...
... 98 and Windows 95 only). For More Information See "Using the ThinkPad Software Selection CD" for general information. Note: The ThinkPad Software Selection CD is compatible with Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or later. Use the ThinkPad Software Selection CD. The CD-ROM also contains online help for detailed instructions. The menu of the features appears automatically. Some functions are...