ThinkPad 240 Shipping Checklist that shipped with the system. Provides a list of items that shipped with the ThinkPad.
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... Spare TrackPoint 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. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your...
... Spare TrackPoint 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. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your...
English - Windows Me Setup Guide
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Section 1: Installing Windows Me (Clean Install) This section provides information on how to install Windows Me on your ThinkPad computer, please refer to upgrading ThinkPad 240X and 570E, copy APMINST.INF file in the Start up all PC Cards (LAN, Modem, ATA, SCSI, etc), docking ...not partitioned or want to do not have a Recovery CD or Backup CD with a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, use . If you decided to using existing partition, just format the primary partition by following situations: • Installing Windows Me on your ThinkPad during the upgrade installation, Windows Me may not...
Section 1: Installing Windows Me (Clean Install) This section provides information on how to install Windows Me on your ThinkPad computer, please refer to upgrading ThinkPad 240X and 570E, copy APMINST.INF file in the Start up all PC Cards (LAN, Modem, ATA, SCSI, etc), docking ...not partitioned or want to do not have a Recovery CD or Backup CD with a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, use . If you decided to using existing partition, just format the primary partition by following situations: • Installing Windows Me on your ThinkPad during the upgrade installation, Windows Me may not...
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... applications that you back-up all -important data and use the Recovery CD to restore your system before upgrading to Windows Me. Therefore, if you are planning to upgrade to Windows Me, it is strongly recommended that came with the IBM ThinkPad computer and Windows 95 and Windows 98 will not function properly...
... applications that you back-up all -important data and use the Recovery CD to restore your system before upgrading to Windows Me. Therefore, if you are planning to upgrade to Windows Me, it is strongly recommended that came with the IBM ThinkPad computer and Windows 95 and Windows 98 will not function properly...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... Online User'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 . . . . ... Ruggedized mobile computers 39 Ergonomics information 40 For more information 42 Chapter 2. Contents Thank you for selecting an IBM ThinkPad 240 computer . . iii Functional highlights iv About this book v Safety information vii Electrical safety notice vii Chapter 1.
... Online User'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 . . . . ... Ruggedized mobile computers 39 Ergonomics information 40 For more information 42 Chapter 2. Contents Thank you for selecting an IBM ThinkPad 240 computer . . iii Functional highlights iv About this book v Safety information vii Electrical safety notice vii Chapter 1.
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... 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 Chapter 5. Features and specifications 133 Features 134 Specifications 136 IBM power cords 137 Appendix B. Getting Service 121 Information on your computer...
... 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 Chapter 5. Features and specifications 133 Features 134 Specifications 136 IBM power cords 137 Appendix B. Getting Service 121 Information on your computer...
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... functions of your computer 9 Keyboard functions 9 TrackPoint 9 Fn key 12 Numeric keypad 14 ThinkPad utility programs 16 BIOS Setup Utility 16 ThinkPad configuration 29 Online User'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...
... functions of your computer 9 Keyboard functions 9 TrackPoint 9 Fn key 12 Numeric keypad 14 ThinkPad utility programs 16 BIOS Setup Utility 16 ThinkPad configuration 29 Online User'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...
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...files. Although it was at the time of purchase. (To use the Recovery CD the Recovery CD" on page 33). It features the ThinkPad Customization Center, which protects your 32 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Recovery CD If you accidentally erase your hard disk, you can customize your system using... To back up your system or reinstall the operating system, your ThinkPad computer has the following features: Note: These features are using this CD. The ThinkPad Software Selection CD The Recovery CD ConfigSafe ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board For more information about recovering lost or...
...files. Although it was at the time of purchase. (To use the Recovery CD the Recovery CD" on page 33). It features the ThinkPad Customization Center, which protects your 32 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Recovery CD If you accidentally erase your hard disk, you can customize your system using... To back up your system or reinstall the operating system, your ThinkPad computer has the following features: Note: These features are using this CD. The ThinkPad Software Selection CD The Recovery CD ConfigSafe ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board For more information about recovering lost or...
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... 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 a FAT32 system 112 Using the Recovery CD with a new HDD 117 © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 77 Chapter 4.
... 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 a FAT32 system 112 Using the Recovery CD with a new HDD 117 © Copyright IBM Corporation 1999 77 Chapter 4.
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...How to install the operating system How to use the Recovery CD Page 80 80 81 82 83 84 85 85 85 To solve the problems discussed in the following chart and do the specified action. then click ThinkPad Configuration Utility. 78 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Go to the page indicated in... this section, you need to Programs, IBM; Move the cursor to use the ThinkPad Configuration program.
...How to install the operating system How to use the Recovery CD Page 80 80 81 82 83 84 85 85 85 To solve the problems discussed in the following chart and do the specified action. then click ThinkPad Configuration Utility. 78 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Go to the page indicated in... this section, you need to Programs, IBM; Move the cursor to use the ThinkPad Configuration program.
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...). 3. Recharge the battery pack completely before using (the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in unison). Always use the Recovery CD to reload my factory-installed ThinkPad operating system and applications? See the Online User's Guide for information on page 110. Make a DOS system diskette that you have not...
...). 3. Recharge the battery pack completely before using (the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in unison). Always use the Recovery CD to reload my factory-installed ThinkPad operating system and applications? See the Online User's Guide for information on page 110. Make a DOS system diskette that you have not...
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"Troubleshooting charts" on page 109 "Recovering lost or damaged Chapter 4. If you accidentally lose or damage software in your symptom in the Troubleshooting Charts and try solving the problem. software" on page 88 2. Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide If a beep sounds, a message appears, or a function-related problem occurs: 1. Solving computer problems 87 puter serviced Chapter 5, "Getting Service" on page 121 If you can't solve the problem, note the error code and have the com- Find your computer: Recover it by using the Recovery CD.
"Troubleshooting charts" on page 109 "Recovering lost or damaged Chapter 4. If you accidentally lose or damage software in your symptom in the Troubleshooting Charts and try solving the problem. software" on page 88 2. Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide If a beep sounds, a message appears, or a function-related problem occurs: 1. Solving computer problems 87 puter serviced Chapter 5, "Getting Service" on page 121 If you can't solve the problem, note the error code and have the com- Find your computer: Recover it by using the Recovery CD.
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... recover your system. Solving computer problems 109 You need to recover lost or damaged software. See "Using the Recovery CD" on the CD label for your installation convenience. Using the ThinkPad Software Selection CD The ThinkPad Software Selection CD is compatible with Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or later. If you need to recover your entire hard disk. Use...
... recover your system. Solving computer problems 109 You need to recover lost or damaged software. See "Using the Recovery CD" on the CD label for your installation convenience. Using the ThinkPad Software Selection CD The ThinkPad Software Selection CD is compatible with Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or later. If you need to recover your entire hard disk. Use...
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..., and other information. Installing all of the factory-shipped default values. It resets your hard disk drive, you use the Recovery CD, you must first determine whether the system is 110 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Online Library In case you do not have a copy on your computer to most of the latest tools...
..., and other information. Installing all of the factory-shipped default values. It resets your hard disk drive, you use the Recovery CD, you must first determine whether the system is 110 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Online Library In case you do not have a copy on your computer to most of the latest tools...
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... the Startup menu. When prompted to 30 minutes. 11. Refer to your FDD. 6. Connect the external FDD. Insert the Recovery CD into your computer. The original image will be transferred to "Using the Recovery CD with a FAT16 system.." If the entry is the top item in the list. Recovering lost or damaged software FAT16...
... the Startup menu. When prompted to 30 minutes. 11. Refer to your FDD. 6. Connect the external FDD. Insert the Recovery CD into your computer. The original image will be transferred to "Using the Recovery CD with a FAT16 system.." If the entry is the top item in the list. Recovering lost or damaged software FAT16...
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...press [Enter]. The "Delete Logical DOS Drive(s) in MS-DOS mode. 2. You are prompted to use the Recovery CD if your device and system settings. You see the message 112 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Press [Y] and then press [Enter]. As the computer starts, Windows will be lost or ... DOS Drive" screen appears. 5. Data in a deleted Logical DOS Drive will configure your system is FAT32. 1. The system boots to finalize the recovery installation. Press [Y] and then press [Enter]. At the prompt What drive do you wish to delete...?press the last drive letter listed ([F], [E], or...
...press [Enter]. The "Delete Logical DOS Drive(s) in MS-DOS mode. 2. You are prompted to use the Recovery CD if your device and system settings. You see the message 112 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Press [Y] and then press [Enter]. As the computer starts, Windows will be lost or ... DOS Drive" screen appears. 5. Data in a deleted Logical DOS Drive will configure your system is FAT32. 1. The system boots to finalize the recovery installation. Press [Y] and then press [Enter]. At the prompt What drive do you wish to delete...?press the last drive letter listed ([F], [E], or...
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...message Are you sure (Y/N)...? 22. Press [Y], and then press [Enter]. Insert the bootable recovery diskette into your system, and shut down Windows. 25. What primary partition do you to restart your FDD. 114 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference You see a message Warning! You are prompted to delete? 20....damaged software and Extended DOS Partition deleted. 17. You see a message prompting you want to enter the Volume label. 21. Ensure that the CD-ROM drive power is on page 59. Press [1], and then press [Enter]. Recovering lost . Type the volume label and press [Enter]. ...
...message Are you sure (Y/N)...? 22. Press [Y], and then press [Enter]. Insert the bootable recovery diskette into your system, and shut down Windows. 25. What primary partition do you to restart your FDD. 114 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference You see a message Warning! You are prompted to delete? 20....damaged software and Extended DOS Partition deleted. 17. You see a message prompting you want to enter the Volume label. 21. Ensure that the CD-ROM drive power is on page 59. Press [1], and then press [Enter]. Recovering lost . Type the volume label and press [Enter]. ...
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...repeat the previous two steps to 30 minutes. 53. This process may have been formatted, insert the Recovery CD into your computer. When a completion message appears, remove the Recovery CD from the CD-ROM drive and the bootable recovery diskette from 20 to format the remaining drives available (replacing "C" with D, E, and F, etc.) ... drive power is on . Follow these instructions: 1. The computer boots to repartition and format the disk before using the Recovery CD. Press [Y] and then press [Enter]. 49. Type SOFTCP at the DOS prompt. Type FDISK at the command prompt and press [...
...repeat the previous two steps to 30 minutes. 53. This process may have been formatted, insert the Recovery CD into your computer. When a completion message appears, remove the Recovery CD from the CD-ROM drive and the bootable recovery diskette from 20 to format the remaining drives available (replacing "C" with D, E, and F, etc.) ... drive power is on . Follow these instructions: 1. The computer boots to repartition and format the disk before using the Recovery CD. Press [Y] and then press [Enter]. 49. Type SOFTCP at the DOS prompt. Type FDISK at the command prompt and press [...
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After all drives have been formatted, insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive. 27. When a completion message appears, remove the Recovery CD from the CD-ROM drive and the bootable recovery diskette from 20 to 30 minutes. 28. Restart the computer. Type SOFTCP at the ...command prompt and press [Enter]. Recovering lost or damaged software 24. As the computer starts, Windows will be transferred to finalize the recovery installation. 120 ThinkPad...
After all drives have been formatted, insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive. 27. When a completion message appears, remove the Recovery CD from the CD-ROM drive and the bootable recovery diskette from 20 to 30 minutes. 28. Restart the computer. Type SOFTCP at the ...command prompt and press [Enter]. Recovering lost or damaged software 24. As the computer starts, Windows will be transferred to finalize the recovery installation. 120 ThinkPad...
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...power-on password 72 press-to-select 45 printer 67 printer problems 103 problems, recording 123 Prodigy 127 publications, ordering 131 R Recovery CD, using 110 removing 69 repair services 122, 124 reset switch location 6 S safety notice vii scroll lock lamp 8 security ...72 suspend lamp 8 suspend status, location 3, 5 T technical support 124 telephone assistance 124 temperature, machine specifications 136 ThinkPad Configuration program 29 ThinkPad Software Selection CD, using 109 tips 86 TrackPoint 9 changing cap 11 customizing 44 disabling 56 location 3 press-to-select 45 sensitivity 46...
...power-on password 72 press-to-select 45 printer 67 printer problems 103 problems, recording 123 Prodigy 127 publications, ordering 131 R Recovery CD, using 110 removing 69 repair services 122, 124 reset switch location 6 S safety notice vii scroll lock lamp 8 security ...72 suspend lamp 8 suspend status, location 3, 5 T technical support 124 telephone assistance 124 temperature, machine specifications 136 ThinkPad Configuration program 29 ThinkPad Software Selection CD, using 109 tips 86 TrackPoint 9 changing cap 11 customizing 44 disabling 56 location 3 press-to-select 45 sensitivity 46...