Hardware and software compatibility matrix for the ThinkPad 240 and 240X systems family
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...For the current list of the levels of the latest software drivers, see the support page on the IBM ThinkPad web site at: Supported OS Version PC-DOS 7.0 PC DOS 2000 MS-DOS 6.22 Windows 3.11 ...Support Minimum Support No No Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes No N/A 240 240X 41U 51U, 61U Minimum Support Minimum Support Minimum Support No No Yes Yes Yes No No No...Personalization Data Update Disk System Board Intel MMO System Bus HDD Interface I/O Port Serial Parallel USB Controller Memory Battery LCD BIOS All BIOS are AT-compatible System BIOS Updates Model/Sub-mofidxedl with FC/01 for WG ...
...For the current list of the levels of the latest software drivers, see the support page on the IBM ThinkPad web site at: Supported OS Version PC-DOS 7.0 PC DOS 2000 MS-DOS 6.22 Windows 3.11 ...Support Minimum Support No No Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes No N/A 240 240X 41U 51U, 61U Minimum Support Minimum Support Minimum Support No No Yes Yes Yes No No No...Personalization Data Update Disk System Board Intel MMO System Bus HDD Interface I/O Port Serial Parallel USB Controller Memory Battery LCD BIOS All BIOS are AT-compatible System BIOS Updates Model/Sub-mofidxedl with FC/01 for WG ...
ThinkPad 240 Setup Guide that shipped with the system. Provides front and rear views of features on the system as well as other
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... Built-in jack Microphone jack External diskette drive connector © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 1 Rear view ThinkPad Liquid crystal display (LCD) System indicators ThinkPad External mouse/keyboard (PS/2 style) connector Infrared port Universal serial bus (USB) connector Serial connector Parallel connector Battery pack External monitor connector Power jack Internal modem port Security keyhole PC...
... Built-in jack Microphone jack External diskette drive connector © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 1 Rear view ThinkPad Liquid crystal display (LCD) System indicators ThinkPad External mouse/keyboard (PS/2 style) connector Infrared port Universal serial bus (USB) connector Serial connector Parallel connector Battery pack External monitor connector Power jack Internal modem port Security keyhole PC...
ThinkPad 240 Setup Guide that shipped with the system. Provides front and rear views of features on the system as well as other
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...setting up your computer and Windows 98, please read Chapter 1 in the User's Reference ThinkPad User's Reference Online User's Guide Getting familiar with your computer Using your computer outside ... service Features and specifications Product warranties and notices Glossary and index Operating with a battery pack Using a PC Card Resolving system resource conflicts Troubleshooting Installing software Managing your ...system Using PS2 commands Note: To see the following web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/register Getting more information After you start using the computer. You can also...
...setting up your computer and Windows 98, please read Chapter 1 in the User's Reference ThinkPad User's Reference Online User's Guide Getting familiar with your computer Using your computer outside ... service Features and specifications Product warranties and notices Glossary and index Operating with a battery pack Using a PC Card Resolving system resource conflicts Troubleshooting Installing software Managing your ...system Using PS2 commands Note: To see the following web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/register Getting more information After you start using the computer. You can also...
ThinkPad 240 Shipping Checklist that shipped with the system. Provides a list of items that shipped with the ThinkPad.
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... caps Other items Books Setup Guide User's Reference Battery pack ThinkPad Software Selections CD and Recovery CD Telephone cable (dependent on this list with the items in the box. Part Number: 46L2853 ThinkPad 240 Shipping Checklist Thank you for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad 240. Match the items on ThinkPad 240 model and country) Introducing Microsoft Windows...
... caps Other items Books Setup Guide User's Reference Battery pack ThinkPad Software Selections CD and Recovery CD Telephone cable (dependent on this list with the items in the box. Part Number: 46L2853 ThinkPad 240 Shipping Checklist Thank you for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad 240. Match the items on ThinkPad 240 model and country) Introducing Microsoft Windows...
English - Windows Me Setup Guide
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...if any PC Card device is installed...34 1.5 The Screen flashes with random characters and patterns for ThinkPad 570 and 600 Series 34 1.3 OS Hibernation on APM system is not supported 34 1.4 Standby ...corner) does not update automatically from AC to Battery mode or vice versa 34 1.2 Wake-On Ring (WOR) needs to SelectaDockIII 37 2.3 The wheel scroll function on battery mode.... 36 2 Docking Station/Port Replicator 36...may hang at the boot time when the PCI IRQ steering is changed from Standby mode. 39 3.5 IBM Token Ring PC Card driver is not supported 36 1.9 Fn + F3 key to turn off LCD ...
...if any PC Card device is installed...34 1.5 The Screen flashes with random characters and patterns for ThinkPad 570 and 600 Series 34 1.3 OS Hibernation on APM system is not supported 34 1.4 Standby ...corner) does not update automatically from AC to Battery mode or vice versa 34 1.2 Wake-On Ring (WOR) needs to SelectaDockIII 37 2.3 The wheel scroll function on battery mode.... 36 2 Docking Station/Port Replicator 36...may hang at the boot time when the PCI IRQ steering is changed from Standby mode. 39 3.5 IBM Token Ring PC Card driver is not supported 36 1.9 Fn + F3 key to turn off LCD ...
English - Windows Me Setup Guide
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... OS Hibernation. Click: Start → Settings → Control Panel 3. Models: ThinkPad i Series 1400 2611-410/450/411/451, ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 2611-412/452/472/512/552 Install hidehibe.exe provided by IBM web site to be enabled in the Power Option 1. Windows Me Hints and Tips... on the Sys Tray 2. Turn on your computer, and then logon to Battery mode or vice versa Models: Issue: Cause: Resolution: ThinkPad 600X Power Meter Icon located on SysTray does not automatically detect AC or Battery Mode 1. The hidehibe.exe is installed. Click Advance tab 6. The operating ...
... OS Hibernation. Click: Start → Settings → Control Panel 3. Models: ThinkPad i Series 1400 2611-410/450/411/451, ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 2611-412/452/472/512/552 Install hidehibe.exe provided by IBM web site to be enabled in the Power Option 1. Windows Me Hints and Tips... on the Sys Tray 2. Turn on your computer, and then logon to Battery mode or vice versa Models: Issue: Cause: Resolution: ThinkPad 600X Power Meter Icon located on SysTray does not automatically detect AC or Battery Mode 1. The hidehibe.exe is installed. Click Advance tab 6. The operating ...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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...the computer can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of it as required by local ordinances or regulations. In the United States, call IBM at least 15 minutes; If the LCD breaks and the internal fluid gets into water, (2) heat to more than 100°C (212°F), or...it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. viii Safety information Note: In the U.K., by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER The lithium battery contains lithium and can cause the LCD to repair or disassemble. Dispose of . Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit the rechargeable...
...the computer can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of it as required by local ordinances or regulations. In the United States, call IBM at least 15 minutes; If the LCD breaks and the internal fluid gets into water, (2) heat to more than 100°C (212°F), or...it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. viii Safety information Note: In the U.K., by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER The lithium battery contains lithium and can cause the LCD to repair or disassemble. Dispose of . Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit the rechargeable...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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...'s Guide 31 Backing up your system 32 ThinkPad Software Selection CD 32 Recovery CD 32 ConfigSafe 32 ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board 33 Replacing the battery pack 34 Attaching the Large Battery pack 35 Handling your computer 36 ThinkPad don'ts 36 ThinkPad do's 38 Cleaning your computer . . .... . 43 Customizing the TrackPoint 44 Using the Press-to-Select page 45 © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 ix iii ...
...'s Guide 31 Backing up your system 32 ThinkPad Software Selection CD 32 Recovery CD 32 ConfigSafe 32 ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board 33 Replacing the battery pack 34 Attaching the Large Battery pack 35 Handling your computer 36 ThinkPad don'ts 36 ThinkPad do's 38 Cleaning your computer . . .... . 43 Customizing the TrackPoint 44 Using the Press-to-Select page 45 © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 ix iii ...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... site or bulletin board 33 Replacing the battery pack 34 Attaching the Large Battery pack 35 Handling your computer 36 ThinkPad don'ts 36 ThinkPad do's 38 Cleaning your computer 38 Carrying the computer 38 Maximizing battery-powered operation 39 Ruggedized mobile computers 39 Ergonomics information 40 For more information 42 © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 1
... site or bulletin board 33 Replacing the battery pack 34 Attaching the Large Battery pack 35 Handling your computer 36 ThinkPad don'ts 36 ThinkPad do's 38 Cleaning your computer 38 Carrying the computer 38 Maximizing battery-powered operation 39 Ruggedized mobile computers 39 Ergonomics information 40 For more information 42 © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 1
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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...Power switch mode Suspend to Maximum Performance, Maximum Battery Life, or Customized. - Customized Timer Values enables you are using the computer with your computer IBM BIOS Setup Utility Power Power Mode for AC Power Mode for Battery sets the power saving mode when you are... with the AC adapter connected. You can set the field to set the field to hibernation CPU Power Management PCI Bus Power Management [Customized] [Maximum Battery Life] [5 Minutes] [2 Minutes] [5 Minutes] [Fixed Max] [Disabled] [Suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [Disabled] [00:00:00] [00/00/0000] [Enabled] [Enabled...
...Power switch mode Suspend to Maximum Performance, Maximum Battery Life, or Customized. - Customized Timer Values enables you are using the computer with your computer IBM BIOS Setup Utility Power Power Mode for AC Power Mode for Battery sets the power saving mode when you are... with the AC adapter connected. You can set the field to set the field to hibernation CPU Power Management PCI Bus Power Management [Customized] [Maximum Battery Life] [5 Minutes] [2 Minutes] [5 Minutes] [Fixed Max] [Disabled] [Suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [Disabled] [00:00:00] [00/00/0000] [Enabled] [Enabled...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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...Save and Exit Chapter 1. PCI Bus Power Management enables or disables the power management feature that you want to enter hibernation mode. - Others IBM BIOS Setup Utility Others Item Specific Help Reset Config Data Boot display device HV Expansion Brightness Startup Screen [No] [Both] [On] [Normal...] [Enabled] Select 'Yes' if you do not change this function might result in shorter battery life. Distinctive functions of the power button after the computer has been started. Power switch mode sets the function of your computer 23 The...
...Save and Exit Chapter 1. PCI Bus Power Management enables or disables the power management feature that you want to enter hibernation mode. - Others IBM BIOS Setup Utility Others Item Specific Help Reset Config Data Boot display device HV Expansion Brightness Startup Screen [No] [Both] [On] [Normal...] [Enabled] Select 'Yes' if you do not change this function might result in shorter battery life. Distinctive functions of the power button after the computer has been started. Power switch mode sets the function of your computer 23 The...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... is always at full brightness even when the computer is running on page 64. - Boot display device sets the display output device on battery power, the LCD brightness level drops to half. - HV Expansion expands/shrinks the screen. The computer may consume more information, see "Display... output location" on the power source. Startup Screen enables or disables the start up screen displays the IBM ThinkPad logo. For more power in this to factory defaults. - If you want to hide this screen, set this setting than in Normal mode....
... is always at full brightness even when the computer is running on page 64. - Boot display device sets the display output device on battery power, the LCD brightness level drops to half. - HV Expansion expands/shrinks the screen. The computer may consume more information, see "Display... output location" on the power source. Startup Screen enables or disables the start up screen displays the IBM ThinkPad logo. For more power in this to factory defaults. - If you want to hide this screen, set this setting than in Normal mode....
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... on these applications, IBM offers such computers (not ThinkPad systems) especially designed for mobile professionals who need a system for a long period. Handling your IBM Business Partner or visit our website at: www.networking.ibm.com/wireless Chapter 1. then the power is turned off . - For these computers, consult your computer Maximizing battery-powered operation Whenever possible...
... on these applications, IBM offers such computers (not ThinkPad systems) especially designed for mobile professionals who need a system for a long period. Handling your IBM Business Partner or visit our website at: www.networking.ibm.com/wireless Chapter 1. then the power is turned off . - For these computers, consult your computer Maximizing battery-powered operation Whenever possible...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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...or messages 89 No error codes or messages 92 Input problems 93 Suspend or hibernation problems 95 LCD problems 96 Indicator problems 97 Battery problems 97 HDD problems 98 Infrared communication problems 98 Audio problems 99 Universal serial bus (USB) problems 99 Modem problems 100 PC...problems 103 External monitor problems 104 Other option problems 106 Software problems 107 Other problems 108 Recovering lost or damaged software 109 Using the ThinkPad Software Selection CD 109 Using the Recovery CD 110 Using the recovery CD with a FAT16 system 111 Using the Recovery CD with ...
...or messages 89 No error codes or messages 92 Input problems 93 Suspend or hibernation problems 95 LCD problems 96 Indicator problems 97 Battery problems 97 HDD problems 98 Infrared communication problems 98 Audio problems 99 Universal serial bus (USB) problems 99 Modem problems 100 PC...problems 103 External monitor problems 104 Other option problems 106 Software problems 107 Other problems 108 Recovering lost or damaged software 109 Using the ThinkPad Software Selection CD 109 Using the Recovery CD 110 Using the recovery CD with a FAT16 system 111 Using the Recovery CD with ...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... program, click Start. Frequently asked questions This section addresses frequently asked questions. then click ThinkPad Configuration Utility. 78 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Go to the page indicated in this section, you need to use the Recovery CD Page 80 80 81 82 83 84 ... serial port How to switch the TrackPoint and mouse How to set the display resolution How to set the external monitor How to maximize the battery life How to install the operating system How to Programs...
... program, click Start. Frequently asked questions This section addresses frequently asked questions. then click ThinkPad Configuration Utility. 78 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Go to the page indicated in this section, you need to use the Recovery CD Page 80 80 81 82 83 84 ... serial port How to switch the TrackPoint and mouse How to set the display resolution How to set the external monitor How to maximize the battery life How to install the operating system How to Programs...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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...://www.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad USB connector considerations If your computer tries to enter suspend mode and the request is disabled. Using an external condenser microphone The microphone-in jack supports a self-battery-powered condenser microphone which come with the microphone. 86 ThinkPad 240 User's... Reference To enable it, unplug it and plug it in the USB connector might need a battery. Hints, tips and limitations Hints, tips and ...
...://www.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad USB connector considerations If your computer tries to enter suspend mode and the request is disabled. Using an external condenser microphone The microphone-in jack supports a self-battery-powered condenser microphone which come with the microphone. 86 ThinkPad 240 User's... Reference To enable it, unplug it and plug it in the USB connector might need a battery. Hints, tips and limitations Hints, tips and ...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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IBM Product Name Machine Type Serial Number ThinkPad 240 2609 Serial number label 1 2 122 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Write down the machine type and serial number (S/N) in the following box. Information on your computer Information on your computer Option list DIMM ____MB _____GB Hard Disk Drive External Diskette Drive PC Card Battery Pack Standard Large Identification numbers The serial number label is on the bottom of your computer.
IBM Product Name Machine Type Serial Number ThinkPad 240 2609 Serial number label 1 2 122 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Write down the machine type and serial number (S/N) in the following box. Information on your computer Information on your computer Option list DIMM ____MB _____GB Hard Disk Drive External Diskette Drive PC Card Battery Pack Standard Large Identification numbers The serial number label is on the bottom of your computer.
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... place of purchase. Contact your reseller. The date on your receipt is manufactured from IBM or an IBM authorized reseller. IBM calculates the expiration of Installation, unless IBM or your use, and not for three months. Machine: IBM ThinkPad 240 and the Battery Pack Warranty Period*: One Year *Elements and accessories are subject to Machines you originally...
... place of purchase. Contact your reseller. The date on your receipt is manufactured from IBM or an IBM authorized reseller. IBM calculates the expiration of Installation, unless IBM or your use, and not for three months. Machine: IBM ThinkPad 240 and the Battery Pack Warranty Period*: One Year *Elements and accessories are subject to Machines you originally...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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Index A America Online 127 attaching 67 audio problems 99 B backing up the system 32 battery pack latch location 6 location 5 lock location 6 maximizing operation 39 maximizing the battery life 85 replacing 34 battery power, maximizing 39 battery problems 97 battery status 8 , location 3 ,location 5 BIOS Setup Utility 16 Advanced submenu 18 Config menu 18 Date/Time 25 exiting... 53 external keypad attaching 53 external monitor attaching 63 location 5 problems 104 setting 83 external mouse attaching 53 external-input-device connector location 2 © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 155
Index A America Online 127 attaching 67 audio problems 99 B backing up the system 32 battery pack latch location 6 location 5 lock location 6 maximizing operation 39 maximizing the battery life 85 replacing 34 battery power, maximizing 39 battery problems 97 battery status 8 , location 3 ,location 5 BIOS Setup Utility 16 Advanced submenu 18 Config menu 18 Date/Time 25 exiting... 53 external keypad attaching 53 external monitor attaching 63 location 5 problems 104 setting 83 external mouse attaching 53 external-input-device connector location 2 © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 155
TP 240X - Hardware Maintenance Manual (May 2000)
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... closed . Note: In the IBM BIOS Setup Utility, the computer can be set to suspend when the lid is low, the battery status indicator blinks orange. The real time clock alarm is closed . Note: Before using hibernation mode, you should reinstall Windows NT with a FAT format ...create a hibernation file in suspend mode when hibernate by a PC Card device or the internal modem. Also, if boot manager is opened. A critically low battery condition occurs. Events that uses the NTFS format system. The Fn key is critically low or timer conditions are satisfied in a Windows NT system that...
... closed . Note: In the IBM BIOS Setup Utility, the computer can be set to suspend when the lid is low, the battery status indicator blinks orange. The real time clock alarm is closed . Note: Before using hibernation mode, you should reinstall Windows NT with a FAT format ...create a hibernation file in suspend mode when hibernate by a PC Card device or the internal modem. Also, if boot manager is opened. A critically low battery condition occurs. Events that uses the NTFS format system. The Fn key is critically low or timer conditions are satisfied in a Windows NT system that...