Hardware and software compatibility matrix for the ThinkPad 240 and 240X systems family
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... Parallel USB Controller Memory Battery LCD BIOS All BIOS are AT-compatible System BIOS Updates Model/Sub-mofidxedl with FC/01 for WG 3.11 Windows 95 (OSR1 - For the current list of the levels of the software drivers needed to highlight the compatibilities and differences between the ThinkPad 240 models. Win95 Retail + Service... Minimum Support Minimum 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 Yes Yes No Yes No Minimum Support Minimum ...
... Parallel USB Controller Memory Battery LCD BIOS All BIOS are AT-compatible System BIOS Updates Model/Sub-mofidxedl with FC/01 for WG 3.11 Windows 95 (OSR1 - For the current list of the levels of the software drivers needed to highlight the compatibilities and differences between the ThinkPad 240 models. Win95 Retail + Service... Minimum Support Minimum 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 Yes Yes No Yes No Minimum Support Minimum ...
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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...: 46L2855 ThinkPad 240 Setup Guide ThinkPad Front view Suspend indicator Battery status indicator 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...
...: 46L2855 ThinkPad 240 Setup Guide ThinkPad Front view Suspend indicator Battery status indicator 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...
ThinkPad 240 Shipping Checklist that shipped with the system. Provides a list of items that shipped with the ThinkPad.
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..., please contact your place of purchase. Computer AC adapter Power cord External FDD (dependent on ThinkPad 240 model) External FDD cable (dependent on ThinkPad 240 model) Miscellaneous parts 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...
..., please contact your place of purchase. Computer AC adapter Power cord External FDD (dependent on ThinkPad 240 model) External FDD cable (dependent on ThinkPad 240 model) Miscellaneous parts 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...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... for selecting an IBM ThinkPad 240 computer . . Extending the features of your computer 9 Keyboard functions 9 ThinkPad utility programs 16 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...
... for selecting an IBM ThinkPad 240 computer . . Extending the features of your computer 9 Keyboard functions 9 ThinkPad utility programs 16 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...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... 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... Error codes 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 x
... 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... Error codes 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 x
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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Identifying the hardware features Bottom view of the computer 1 2 1 The hard disk drive is the built-in mass storage device for the computer. 2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset switch hole to release the battery pack. 6 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference You must slide the battery pack to the unlocked position before you can slide the battery-pack latch to reset the system in the event that your computer locks up or "hangs." 3 The battery-pack latch releases the battery pack. 4 The battery-pack lock locks and unlocks the battery pack.
Identifying the hardware features Bottom view of the computer 1 2 1 The hard disk drive is the built-in mass storage device for the computer. 2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset switch hole to release the battery pack. 6 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference You must slide the battery pack to the unlocked position before you can slide the battery-pack latch to reset the system in the event that your computer locks up or "hangs." 3 The battery-pack latch releases the battery pack. 4 The battery-pack lock locks and unlocks the battery pack.
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... key, and pressing the Caps Lock key. The battery pack needs to be charged The battery pack is enabled. The numeric keypad on . Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. Data is on and not in suspend mode. 8 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference For details, see "Numeric keypad"... on Color Green Blinking orange Orange Green Blinking green Orange Green Green Green Green Meaning Enough battery power remains for operation. You enable or disable the Caps Lock...
... key, and pressing the Caps Lock key. The battery pack needs to be charged The battery pack is enabled. The numeric keypad on . Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. Data is on and not in suspend mode. 8 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference For details, see "Numeric keypad"... on Color Green Blinking orange Orange Green Blinking green Orange Green Green Green Green Meaning Enough battery power remains for operation. You enable or disable the Caps Lock...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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...Numeric keypad The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as follows: Power Conservation Functions for Battery Power Standby mode Fn+F3 Suspend mode Fn+F4 Hibernation mode Other Functions Switching between the LCD and... combined with keys: Feature and Icon Key Combination Power Mode Functions Power mode switching Fn+F8 Meaning During battery power operation, the power mode changes as if they were on a 10-key numeric keypad. (The ... keypad, press and hold Fn and then press NumLk. 14 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference The computer turns off the LCD panel and hard disk drive.
...Numeric keypad The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as follows: Power Conservation Functions for Battery Power Standby mode Fn+F3 Suspend mode Fn+F4 Hibernation mode Other Functions Switching between the LCD and... combined with keys: Feature and Icon Key Combination Power Mode Functions Power mode switching Fn+F8 Meaning During battery power operation, the power mode changes as if they were on a 10-key numeric keypad. (The ... keypad, press and hold Fn and then press NumLk. 14 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference The computer turns off the LCD panel and hard disk drive.
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... are Suspend, or No Suspend. - When RediSafe is set the system to disk and then enters a normal suspend mode if AC or battery power is lost. Low Battery Action enables you to set the system to enter suspend mode when the LCD panel is low. Settings are Disabled, or Enabled. Suspend...or Hibernation. - If all values are set the system to "0" and the time is enabled in power saving mode. Settings are Enabled, or Disabled. 22 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference RediSafe enables you to set to enter suspend mode at a specified time or date. - 00:00:00 Sets the time at which the...
... are Suspend, or No Suspend. - When RediSafe is set the system to disk and then enters a normal suspend mode if AC or battery power is lost. Low Battery Action enables you to set the system to enter suspend mode when the LCD panel is low. Settings are Disabled, or Enabled. Suspend...or Hibernation. - If all values are set the system to "0" and the time is enabled in power saving mode. Settings are Enabled, or Disabled. 22 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference RediSafe enables you to set to enter suspend mode at a specified time or date. - 00:00:00 Sets the time at which the...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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...more information, see "Display output location" on battery power, the LCD brightness level drops to half. - When the computer is running on page 64. - Startup Screen enables or disables the start up screen displays the IBM ThinkPad logo. The start up. Distinctive functions of your...device on battery power. The computer may consume more information, see "Display output location" on the power source. Normal specifies that the LCD brightness changes depending on page 64. - Reset Config Data sets the BIOS configuration data back to Disable. 24 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference...
...more information, see "Display output location" on battery power, the LCD brightness level drops to half. - When the computer is running on page 64. - Startup Screen enables or disables the start up screen displays the IBM ThinkPad logo. The start up. Distinctive functions of your...device on battery power. The computer may consume more information, see "Display output location" on the power source. Normal specifies that the LCD brightness changes depending on page 64. - Reset Config Data sets the BIOS configuration data back to Disable. 24 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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Otherwise, it stays off. 30 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference If the device is lit. Distinctive functions of your computer 1 The Display Device buttons Click one of your choice from the window. If ... timer or the power management mode timers. 2 The Power Mode buttons Click one of these buttons to set the power mode to maximumperformance mode, maximum-battery-life mode, or customized mode. 3 The Launches Device Manager button Click this button to launch the Control Panel System Properties window. 4 The Help button displays...
Otherwise, it stays off. 30 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference If the device is lit. Distinctive functions of your computer 1 The Display Device buttons Click one of your choice from the window. If ... timer or the power management mode timers. 2 The Power Mode buttons Click one of these buttons to set the power mode to maximumperformance mode, maximum-battery-life mode, or customized mode. 3 The Launches Device Manager button Click this button to launch the Control Panel System Properties window. 4 The Help button displays...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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...unlocked position . Disconnect the AC Adapter and cables. 3. Close the LCD and turn the computer over. 4. Remove the battery pack. 3 . 5. To install the new battery pack, insert it is in the direction of the arrow. If you are using a PC Card, the computer might ...hibernation mode or when it into place. 6. Note: You can replace the battery pack when the computer is powered off the computer. 34 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference 2 2 1 1 Replacing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack To insert the battery pack, do as follows: 1. If this happens, power off . Power off...
...unlocked position . Disconnect the AC Adapter and cables. 3. Close the LCD and turn the computer over. 4. Remove the battery pack. 3 . 5. To install the new battery pack, insert it is in the direction of the arrow. If you are using a PC Card, the computer might ...hibernation mode or when it into place. 6. Note: You can replace the battery pack when the computer is powered off the computer. 34 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference 2 2 1 1 Replacing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack To insert the battery pack, do as follows: 1. If this happens, power off . Power off...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... three screws from these holes and set the computer on page 34). 3. Remove the battery (see "Replacing the battery pack" on its side. 4. Locate the three screw holes that are available. Chapter 2. Your dealer can upgrade the memory of SoDIMM are marked with your hand as an option. Different capacities of the ThinkPad 240.
... three screws from these holes and set the computer on page 34). 3. Remove the battery (see "Replacing the battery pack" on its side. 4. Locate the three screw holes that are available. Chapter 2. Your dealer can upgrade the memory of SoDIMM are marked with your hand as an option. Different capacities of the ThinkPad 240.
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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Move the cursor to use the ThinkPad Configuration program. Frequently asked questions This section addresses frequently asked questions. Go to the page indicated in this section, you need to use the Recovery ... 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, IBM; To start the ThinkPad Configuration program, click Start. then click ThinkPad Configuration Utility. 78 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference
Move the cursor to use the ThinkPad Configuration program. Frequently asked questions This section addresses frequently asked questions. Go to the page indicated in this section, you need to use the Recovery ... 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, IBM; To start the ThinkPad Configuration program, click Start. then click ThinkPad Configuration Utility. 78 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... 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 For more information, refer to the following Web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad USB connector considerations If your computer tries to enter suspend mode and the request is...
... 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 For more information, refer to the following Web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad USB connector considerations If your computer tries to enter suspend mode and the request is...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... specified action. Troubleshooting Chart Error codes or screen messages No error codes or screen messages Input problems Suspend or hibernation problems LCD problems Indicator problems Battery problems Hard disk drive problems Infrared communication problems Audio or telephony problems Universal serial bus (USB) problems Modem problems PC Card problems Printer problems External... problems Software problems Other problems Page 89 92 93 95 96 97 97 98 98 99 99 100 102 103 104 106 107 108 88 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference
... specified action. Troubleshooting Chart Error codes or screen messages No error codes or screen messages Input problems Suspend or hibernation problems LCD problems Indicator problems Battery problems Hard disk drive problems Infrared communication problems Audio or telephony problems Universal serial bus (USB) problems Modem problems PC Card problems Printer problems External... problems Software problems Other problems Page 89 92 93 95 96 97 97 98 98 99 99 100 102 103 104 106 107 108 88 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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Adjust the brightness.If the screen still remains blank, make sure that: The battery pack is installed correctly. Reinstall your operating system, and power on password is set to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working ... you hear any beeps, turn it on . (Press the power switch again for confirmation.) If the screen still remains blank, have the computer serviced. 92 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference If a power-on page 104. The screen is blank and you don't hear any key to "External monitor problems" on password is set...
Adjust the brightness.If the screen still remains blank, make sure that: The battery pack is installed correctly. Reinstall your operating system, and power on password is set to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working ... you hear any beeps, turn it on . (Press the power switch again for confirmation.) If the screen still remains blank, have the computer serviced. 92 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference If a power-on page 104. The screen is blank and you don't hear any key to "External monitor problems" on password is set...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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Performance degrades when the computer gets hot during a communication operation. Action Your computer might decrease under battery power, change the battery to AC power. If you still have a problem, push and hold the power switch for DOS (refer to turn off the computer. ...Other problems Problem The computer locks or does not accept any unnecessary drivers from a diskette. The computer does not turn off with DOS). 108 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference The computer does not start from the CONFIG.SYS file. (For example, unload printer drivers if you are working on page 27)....
Performance degrades when the computer gets hot during a communication operation. Action Your computer might decrease under battery power, change the battery to AC power. If you still have a problem, push and hold the power switch for DOS (refer to turn off the computer. ...Other problems Problem The computer locks or does not accept any unnecessary drivers from a diskette. The computer does not turn off with DOS). 108 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference The computer does not start from the CONFIG.SYS file. (For example, unload printer drivers if you are working on page 27)....
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 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. Write down the machine type and serial number (S/N) in the following box.
IBM Product Name Machine Type Serial Number ThinkPad 240 2609 Serial number label 1 2 122 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference 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. Write down the machine type and serial number (S/N) in the following box.
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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...°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Non-operating: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at 50 to 95% Maximum altitude: 3048 m (10,000 ft.) in unpressurized conditions Maximum temperature at 3048 m (10,000 ft...;C (41°F to 95°F) Operating with a diskette: 8% to 80% Non-operating: 5% to 60 Hz is required The input rating of the AC Adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50/60 Hz Lithium-ion battery pack Nominal voltage: 11.1 V dc Capacity: 15 VA Capacity: 1.4 AH 136 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference
...°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Non-operating: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at 50 to 95% Maximum altitude: 3048 m (10,000 ft.) in unpressurized conditions Maximum temperature at 3048 m (10,000 ft...;C (41°F to 95°F) Operating with a diskette: 8% to 80% Non-operating: 5% to 60 Hz is required The input rating of the AC Adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50/60 Hz Lithium-ion battery pack Nominal voltage: 11.1 V dc Capacity: 15 VA Capacity: 1.4 AH 136 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference