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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...-in microphone Power button TrackPoint Internal speaker TrackPoint buttons This guide provides information for setting up your computer for the first time. Part Number: 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
...-in microphone Power button TrackPoint Internal speaker TrackPoint buttons This guide provides information for setting up your computer for the first time. Part Number: 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
ThinkPad 240 Shipping Checklist that shipped with the system. Provides a list of items that shipped with the ThinkPad.
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... Card © Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 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...
... Card © Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 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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... functions of your computer 38 Carrying the computer 38 Maximizing battery-powered operation 39 Ruggedized mobile computers 39 Ergonomics information 40 For more information 42 Chapter 2. Contents Thank you 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...
... functions of your computer 38 Carrying the computer 38 Maximizing battery-powered operation 39 Ruggedized mobile computers 39 Ergonomics information 40 For more information 42 Chapter 2. Contents Thank you 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...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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...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 Protecting your computer 71 Using passwords 72 Entering a password 73 Setting a ... 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...
...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 Protecting your computer 71 Using passwords 72 Entering a password 73 Setting a ... 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...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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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. 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
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... key. 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. Data is on. The numeric keypad on the keyboard is on when the computer is enabled. You enable or... charged. This indicator is on and not in suspend mode. 8 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Caps Lock mode is operational. Not all application programs support this indicator is being read from or written to be charged The battery pack is enabled. The computer is enabled. The cursor cannot be...
... key. 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. Data is on. The numeric keypad on the keyboard is on when the computer is enabled. You enable or... charged. This indicator is on and not in suspend mode. 8 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Caps Lock mode is operational. Not all application programs support this indicator is being read from or written to be charged The battery pack is enabled. The computer is enabled. The cursor cannot be...
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... order when an external monitor 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 the external monitor Fn+F9 Fn...external numeric keypad is attached to the computer.) To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press and hold Fn and then press NumLk. 14 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference tion about this mode Online User's Guide Computer output is displayed in memory. For more informa- You can also enter suspend...
... order when an external monitor 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 the external monitor Fn+F9 Fn...external numeric keypad is attached to the computer.) To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press and hold Fn and then press NumLk. 14 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference tion about this mode Online User's Guide Computer output is displayed in memory. For more informa- You can also enter suspend...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... mode than the normal hibernation mode. - The system can then be recovered from the disk when the AC adapter or a fully charged battery is enabled, the system takes longer to resume when the modem detects an incoming call. Settings are Suspend, or No Suspend. - Processor... or Hibernation. - Settings are Fixed Medium, Fixed Max, Fixed Slow, Auto Medium, and Auto Slow. - Settings are Enabled, or Disabled. 22 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Settings are Disabled, or Enabled. - Distinctive functions of the processor in BIOS, pressing the Fn + F4 key combination will enter suspend ...
... mode than the normal hibernation mode. - The system can then be recovered from the disk when the AC adapter or a fully charged battery is enabled, the system takes longer to resume when the modem detects an incoming call. Settings are Suspend, or No Suspend. - Processor... or Hibernation. - Settings are Fixed Medium, Fixed Max, Fixed Slow, Auto Medium, and Auto Slow. - Settings are Enabled, or Disabled. 22 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Settings are Disabled, or Enabled. - Distinctive functions of the processor in BIOS, pressing the Fn + F4 key combination will enter suspend ...
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...ThinkPad 240 User's Reference For more power in Normal mode. - The computer may consume more information, see "Display output location" on page 64. - HV Expansion expands/shrinks the screen. When the computer is running on the power source. Normal specifies that the LCD brightness changes depending on battery... is running on start up screen displays the IBM ThinkPad logo. Brightness specifies the brightness level. - Startup Screen enables or disables the start up. Boot display device sets the display output device on battery power. If you want to hide this screen,...
...ThinkPad 240 User's Reference For more power in Normal mode. - The computer may consume more information, see "Display output location" on page 64. - HV Expansion expands/shrinks the screen. When the computer is running on the power source. Normal specifies that the LCD brightness changes depending on battery... is running on start up screen displays the IBM ThinkPad logo. Brightness specifies the brightness level. - Startup Screen enables or disables the start up. Boot display device sets the display output device on battery power. If you want to hide this screen,...
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If the device is lit. Distinctive functions of your choice from the window. Otherwise, it stays off. 30 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference If making a presentation, you can click the presentation button to disable any system timers, such as the LCD turnoff timer or ... Mode buttons Click one of your computer 1 The Display Device 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...
If the device is lit. Distinctive functions of your choice from the window. Otherwise, it stays off. 30 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference If making a presentation, you can click the presentation button to disable any system timers, such as the LCD turnoff timer or ... Mode buttons Click one of your computer 1 The Display Device 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...
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..., the computer might not be able to the locked position . Slide the battery-pack lock 1 to the unlocked position . Remove the battery pack. 3 . 5. 2 2 1 1 Replacing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack To insert the battery pack, do as follows: 1. Power off the computer. 34 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Close the LCD and turn the computer over. 4. You...
..., the computer might not be able to the locked position . Slide the battery-pack lock 1 to the unlocked position . Remove the battery pack. 3 . 5. 2 2 1 1 Replacing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack To insert the battery pack, do as follows: 1. Power off the computer. 34 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Close the LCD and turn the computer over. 4. You...
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... to an angle of between 90 to create a new hibernation file. Upgrading the memory You can increase the amount of the ThinkPad 240. Disconnect the AC adapter. 2. Extending the features of SoDIMM are marked with your computer by installing a small outline dual inline... Holding the keyboard with a memory chip icon . To create the hibernation file the Online User's Guide. Remove the battery (see "Replacing the battery pack" on its side. 4. Customizing the TrackPoint Increasing memory Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to the following illustration...
... to an angle of between 90 to create a new hibernation file. Upgrading the memory You can increase the amount of the ThinkPad 240. Disconnect the AC adapter. 2. Extending the features of SoDIMM are marked with your computer by installing a small outline dual inline... Holding the keyboard with a memory chip icon . To create the hibernation file the Online User's Guide. Remove the battery (see "Replacing the battery pack" on its side. 4. Customizing the TrackPoint Increasing memory Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to the following illustration...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... program, click Start. then click ThinkPad Configuration Utility. 78 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Go to the page indicated in this section, you need to use the ThinkPad Configuration program. Questions How to stop the screen from blanking How to set the infrared port How to set the 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...
... program, click Start. then click ThinkPad Configuration Utility. 78 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Go to the page indicated in this section, you need to use the ThinkPad Configuration program. Questions How to stop the screen from blanking How to set the infrared port How to set the 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...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... 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 See the instructions which might be disabled. To enable it, unplug it and plug it in the USB connector might need a battery. For more information, refer to the following Web site...
... 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 See the instructions which might be disabled. To enable it, unplug it and plug it in the USB connector might need a battery. For more information, refer to the following Web site...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... it on. 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 Troubleshooting charts Troubleshooting charts If your problem.
... it on. 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 Troubleshooting charts Troubleshooting charts If your problem.
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then turn the computer off; Adjust the brightness.If the screen still remains blank, make sure that: The battery pack is plugged into a working electrical outlet. Have the computer serviced. If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. Troubleshooting charts No error ...don't 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 The computer power is blank and you hear any beeps. If you are not sure whether you hear a continuous beep, or two or...
then turn the computer off; Adjust the brightness.If the screen still remains blank, make sure that: The battery pack is plugged into a working electrical outlet. Have the computer serviced. If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. Troubleshooting charts No error ...don't 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 The computer power is blank and you hear any beeps. If you are not sure whether you hear a continuous beep, or two or...
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... DOS command MEM /C to review your power source to the documents supplied with the power switch. The computer does not turn off with DOS). 108 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Performance degrades when the computer gets hot during a communication operation. Use the multiple configuration setup for about five seconds, then release it to... accept any unnecessary drivers from the CONFIG.SYS file. (For example, unload printer drivers if you do not use . Action Your computer might decrease under battery power, change the battery to turn off the computer.
... DOS command MEM /C to review your power source to the documents supplied with the power switch. The computer does not turn off with DOS). 108 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Performance degrades when the computer gets hot during a communication operation. Use the multiple configuration setup for about five seconds, then release it to... accept any unnecessary drivers from the CONFIG.SYS file. (For example, unload printer drivers if you do not use . Action Your computer might decrease under battery power, change the battery to turn off the computer.
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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. IBM Product Name Machine Type Serial Number ThinkPad 240 2609 Serial number label 1 2 122 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference
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...to 60°C (-4°F 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 Specifications Specifications Size With a 10.4-inch display: Width: 260 mm (10 in.) Depth:... m (10,000 ft.): 31.3°C (88°F) Electrical (AC Adapter) Sine-wave input, at 50 to 140°F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at altitudes less than 2438 m 8000 ft."): Operating with no diskette: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95...
...to 60°C (-4°F 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 Specifications Specifications Size With a 10.4-inch display: Width: 260 mm (10 in.) Depth:... m (10,000 ft.): 31.3°C (88°F) Electrical (AC Adapter) Sine-wave input, at 50 to 140°F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at altitudes less than 2438 m 8000 ft."): Operating with no diskette: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95...
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... Warranty apply only to Machines you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or an IBM authorized reseller. Machine: IBM ThinkPad 240 and the Battery Pack Warranty Period*: One Year *Elements and accessories are subject to IBM's Official Published Specifications. Regardless of purchase. The IBM Warranty IBM warrants that...
... Warranty apply only to Machines you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or an IBM authorized reseller. Machine: IBM ThinkPad 240 and the Battery Pack Warranty Period*: One Year *Elements and accessories are subject to IBM's Official Published Specifications. Regardless of purchase. The IBM Warranty IBM warrants that...