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then click on ThinkPad 600 User's Guide. The information you provide will be posted on: http://www.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad 4 If you better in the future. To register from the Windows 98 or Windows NT desktop, do the following: 1 Double-click on...to learn more about your computer and its options, see the following: ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Getting familiar with your computer Extending the features of your computer Protecting your computer Solving computer problems Features and specifications Online User's Guide Using your computer outside your home country Using audio, modem, and ...
then click on ThinkPad 600 User's Guide. The information you provide will be posted on: http://www.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad 4 If you better in the future. To register from the Windows 98 or Windows NT desktop, do the following: 1 Double-click on...to learn more about your computer and its options, see the following: ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Getting familiar with your computer Extending the features of your computer Protecting your computer Solving computer problems Features and specifications Online User's Guide Using your computer outside your home country Using audio, modem, and ...
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... Troubleshooting Guide 122 Troubleshooting Charts 123 Error Codes or Messages 125 No Error Codes or Messages 131 Input Problems 131 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 133 LCD Problems 136 Indicator Problems 137 Battery Problems 137 A Hard-Disk-Drive Problem 138 CD-ROM Drive Problems 138 DVD-ROM Drive Problems 139 viii IBM ThinkPad 600E User...
... Troubleshooting Guide 122 Troubleshooting Charts 123 Error Codes or Messages 125 No Error Codes or Messages 131 Input Problems 131 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 133 LCD Problems 136 Indicator Problems 137 Battery Problems 137 A Hard-Disk-Drive Problem 138 CD-ROM Drive Problems 138 DVD-ROM Drive Problems 139 viii IBM ThinkPad 600E User...
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... Computer," provides information on installing options and using the computer, be sure to read the ThinkPad Setup Guide and Chapter 1 of your computer's high-technology features. x IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Before using your computer. Chapter 1, "Getting Familiar with Your Computer," acquaints you with...information on how to do if you operate the IBM ThinkPad 600E computer. Appendix B, "Product Warranty and Notices," contains the warranty statement for this book. The chapter includes a troubleshooting guide and information on power cords. About This Book This ...
... Computer," provides information on installing options and using the computer, be sure to read the ThinkPad Setup Guide and Chapter 1 of your computer's high-technology features. x IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Before using your computer. Chapter 1, "Getting Familiar with Your Computer," acquaints you with...information on how to do if you operate the IBM ThinkPad 600E computer. Appendix B, "Product Warranty and Notices," contains the warranty statement for this book. The chapter includes a troubleshooting guide and information on power cords. About This Book This ...
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... section describes the following features: Keyboard functions UltraslimBay ThinkPad utilities The Online User's Guide Keyboard Functions Your computer's keyboard has the following features by customizing the TrackPoint: Press-to-Select Sensitivity Scrolling or Magnifying Glass For more information page 44. "Customizing the TrackPoint" on 8 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Functions of Your Computer Functions of a single...
... section describes the following features: Keyboard functions UltraslimBay ThinkPad utilities The Online User's Guide Keyboard Functions Your computer's keyboard has the following features by customizing the TrackPoint: Press-to-Select Sensitivity Scrolling or Magnifying Glass For more information page 44. "Customizing the TrackPoint" on 8 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Functions of Your Computer Functions of a single...
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... Functions Computer output is displayed in the Online User's Guide. CRT LCD + Display CRT Display LCD Note: If a television is the secondary display in the ...disappears. Move the cursor to Programs, ThinkPad, and then click on Start. 2. The processor speed changes as follows: High Performance Automatic Customized Power Conservation Functions for battery status in the Online User's Guide. You can use this mode Guide. For more information + about this ... the function of the Fn key combined with these keys is not supported. 12 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference
... Functions Computer output is displayed in the Online User's Guide. CRT LCD + Display CRT Display LCD Note: If a television is the secondary display in the ...disappears. Move the cursor to Programs, ThinkPad, and then click on Start. 2. The processor speed changes as follows: High Performance Automatic Customized Power Conservation Functions for battery status in the Online User's Guide. You can use this mode Guide. For more information + about this ... the function of the Fn key combined with these keys is not supported. 12 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference
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..." submenu. "System Management" in a LAN using remote network-management software. Pressing the Restart button ends the Easy-Setup program and restarts the computer. 24 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Disable the function if your computer to check for hardware errors. You can enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function.) Reset FDD-1 HDD... tests on your computer is not under system management of Your Computer The Network submenu: (This function can power on page 155. For more information User's Guide.
..." submenu. "System Management" in a LAN using remote network-management software. Pressing the Restart button ends the Easy-Setup program and restarts the computer. 24 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Disable the function if your computer to check for hardware errors. You can enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function.) Reset FDD-1 HDD... tests on your computer is not under system management of Your Computer The Network submenu: (This function can power on page 155. For more information User's Guide.
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... how to install it . You have not installed the PC Card driver, Windows 98 starts to use the PC Card software in the Online User's Guide. "Basic" 78 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference For Windows 98: If you have completed setting up the PC Card, and you can use it . Installing a PC Card Upper slot...
... how to install it . You have not installed the PC Card driver, Windows 98 starts to use the PC Card software in the Online User's Guide. "Basic" 78 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference For Windows 98: If you have completed setting up the PC Card, and you can use it . Installing a PC Card Upper slot...
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Follow the instructions that appear on . 82 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference During this file?" 5 In Windows 98 or Windows 95, ... PC Card Enabler or PC Card Enabler with Advanced EtherJet Feature, connect the AC Adapter to the SelectaBase 600 port replicator. 3 Dock your computer to it. Answer Yes to the prompt "Do you want to... any number from step 1. Also, select the Device Manager tab and make sure that the new devices are displayed in the Online User's Guide. If Dock X is not created, repeat from 1 to "Resolving System Resource Conflicts" in the device list. Using a Docking ...
Follow the instructions that appear on . 82 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference During this file?" 5 In Windows 98 or Windows 95, ... PC Card Enabler or PC Card Enabler with Advanced EtherJet Feature, connect the AC Adapter to the SelectaBase 600 port replicator. 3 Dock your computer to it. Answer Yes to the prompt "Do you want to... any number from step 1. Also, select the Device Manager tab and make sure that the new devices are displayed in the Online User's Guide. If Dock X is not created, repeat from 1 to "Resolving System Resource Conflicts" in the device list. Using a Docking ...
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...Card Installation Diskette did not come with the ThinkPad Configuration program, do as desired. 8. If you do not have the PC Card device driver for OS/2 but you have one of these settings, you will not be able to the Online User's Guide for setting the VDM and the sample ...configuration files on - Select Hardware Manager. 3. Select Properties. 5. If the COM port does not work even though you have formatted your drive using the Diskette Factory program.) 116 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference If it has already ...
...Card Installation Diskette did not come with the ThinkPad Configuration program, do as desired. 8. If you do not have the PC Card device driver for OS/2 but you have one of these settings, you will not be able to the Online User's Guide for setting the VDM and the sample ...configuration files on - Select Hardware Manager. 3. Select Properties. 5. If the COM port does not work even though you have formatted your drive using the Diskette Factory program.) 116 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference If it has already ...
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..." on page 34. 122 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference If you can't solve the problem, run the test and make sure the hardware and the device drivers are OK. 3 Note the error code and have the computer serviced. "Using the ThinkPad Customization CD" on page 30, ... software in the Online User's Guide. Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide The following chart shows how to find or solve a problem. If a beep sounds, if a message appears, or if a function-related problem occurs: 1 Find your computer: Recover it by using either the ThinkPad Customization CD, the Recovery...
..." on page 34. 122 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference If you can't solve the problem, run the test and make sure the hardware and the device drivers are OK. 3 Note the error code and have the computer serviced. "Using the ThinkPad Customization CD" on page 30, ... software in the Online User's Guide. Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide The following chart shows how to find or solve a problem. If a beep sounds, if a message appears, or if a function-related problem occurs: 1 Find your computer: Recover it by using either the ThinkPad Customization CD, the Recovery...
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Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Chart Other problems Page 154 124 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference
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Troubleshooting Guide Message 158 (supervisor password error) 159 (supervisor password error) 16x or 17x (undefined date or configuration error) Cause and Action A hard disk drive was installed ... hard disk password differs from the supervisor password. If the hard disk drive is set for the hard disk password on the screen. 126 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Select the Supervisor icon; then press Enter.
Troubleshooting Guide Message 158 (supervisor password error) 159 (supervisor password error) 16x or 17x (undefined date or configuration error) Cause and Action A hard disk drive was installed ... hard disk password differs from the supervisor password. If the hard disk drive is set for the hard disk password on the screen. 126 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Select the Supervisor icon; then press Enter.
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... on the computer first; If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced. 128 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Make sure that the hard disk drive is connected correctly, have the external keyboard serviced. - Troubleshooting Guide Message 30x (keyboard error) 6xx (diskette error) 11xx (serial port error) 12xx (infrared error) 17xx (hard...
... on the computer first; If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced. 128 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Make sure that the hard disk drive is connected correctly, have the external keyboard serviced. - Troubleshooting Guide Message 30x (keyboard error) 6xx (diskette error) 11xx (serial port error) 12xx (infrared error) 17xx (hard...
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... seconds; If you cannot start the operating system by pressing F1 instead, and ignore the error. Have the computer serviced. 130 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Power off the computer and start Easy-Setup; If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the... resolution (VGA mode), the screen image might look slightly distorted.) Note: You can start Easy-Setup, have the computer serviced. Troubleshooting Guide Message Cause and Action This message appears when you restart your computer has screen expansion function. then select Start from 2 to the same...
... seconds; If you cannot start the operating system by pressing F1 instead, and ignore the error. Have the computer serviced. 130 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Power off the computer and start Easy-Setup; If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the... resolution (VGA mode), the screen image might look slightly distorted.) Note: You can start Easy-Setup, have the computer serviced. Troubleshooting Guide Message Cause and Action This message appears when you restart your computer has screen expansion function. then select Start from 2 to the same...
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...again. To disable it is a normal characteristic of the external numeric keypad, external keyboard, or mouse. then press NumLk. 132 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference This is set. Change the mouse driver to the computer. If the keyboard problem is resolved, check the connection of the...Properties" window have the computer serviced. If your computer will not work. See the General tab page in the Online User's Guide for a long time. Troubleshooting Guide Problem All or some keys on the keyboard do not work. This is not a defect. This is a normal characteristic...
...again. To disable it is a normal characteristic of the external numeric keypad, external keyboard, or mouse. then press NumLk. 132 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference This is set. Change the mouse driver to the computer. If the keyboard problem is resolved, check the connection of the...Properties" window have the computer serviced. If your computer will not work. See the General tab page in the Online User's Guide for a long time. Troubleshooting Guide Problem All or some keys on the keyboard do not work. This is not a defect. This is a normal characteristic...
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...following : Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one of CD-ROM. 4. Do one and then press Fn. For more information Online User's Guide. Double-click on the Device Manager tab. 3. "Basic" in the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive. Remove the check mark from... The computer does not enter suspend mode as follows: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdrom\ Autorun: x1 → Autorun: 134 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Cause and Action The computer automatically enters suspend or hibernation mode when the battery power is inserted in the For Windows 98:...
...following : Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one of CD-ROM. 4. Do one and then press Fn. For more information Online User's Guide. Double-click on the Device Manager tab. 3. "Basic" in the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive. Remove the check mark from... The computer does not enter suspend mode as follows: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdrom\ Autorun: x1 → Autorun: 134 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Cause and Action The computer automatically enters suspend or hibernation mode when the battery power is inserted in the For Windows 98:...
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Troubleshooting Guide LCD Problems Problem The screen is installed correctly. Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you install the operating system or ... and color depth are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. Did you power on the screen might exist all the time. 136 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Press the reset switch with the tip of missing, discolored, or bright dots on your computer; then power it shows "NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV." 8. Make...
Troubleshooting Guide LCD Problems Problem The screen is installed correctly. Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you install the operating system or ... and color depth are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. Did you power on the screen might exist all the time. 136 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Press the reset switch with the tip of missing, discolored, or bright dots on your computer; then power it shows "NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV." 8. Make...
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... have a problem, use IRQ 11 and 15 for the PCI device setting. 5. Click on Start. 2. then click on OK. 138 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Click on ThinkPad Configuration. 3. Power off the computer for 1 minute to the computer. This is a normal characteristic of the CD-ROM drive. (You should ... data or when it on the center pivot of a hard disk drive and is firmly closed. You are carrying your computer. Troubleshooting Guide Problem The operating time for a fully charged battery pack is properly loaded on again. CD-ROM Drive Problems Problem The CD-ROM drive...
... have a problem, use IRQ 11 and 15 for the PCI device setting. 5. Click on Start. 2. then click on OK. 138 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference Click on ThinkPad Configuration. 3. Power off the computer for 1 minute to the computer. This is a normal characteristic of the CD-ROM drive. (You should ... data or when it on the center pivot of a hard disk drive and is firmly closed. You are carrying your computer. Troubleshooting Guide Problem The operating time for a fully charged battery pack is properly loaded on again. CD-ROM Drive Problems Problem The CD-ROM drive...
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... with other computer. The DVD tray does not open the LCD to the application manuals for more information. 140 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference CD-ROM or CD-ROM XA - Video CD - Troubleshooting Guide Problem You hear a noise from the computer's LCD. Insert a pin into the DVD emergency eject hole and eject the DVD...
... with other computer. The DVD tray does not open the LCD to the application manuals for more information. 140 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference CD-ROM or CD-ROM XA - Video CD - Troubleshooting Guide Problem You hear a noise from the computer's LCD. Insert a pin into the DVD emergency eject hole and eject the DVD...
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... this problem to a card or device, remove the adapter cards in the docking station. The audio cable is defective. 142 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference The audio equipment is defective. Enable the Enhanced Video or MPEG function by one IRQ is assigned for the PCI devices. Click... find a conflict with a normal telephone line. Other problems. Cause and Action Use the Serial-in control in the Online User's Guide). then click on ThinkPad Configuration. 3. Make sure that is transmitted and received over the Voice-Over-Data communication is not correct for your application. The...
... this problem to a card or device, remove the adapter cards in the docking station. The audio cable is defective. 142 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference The audio equipment is defective. Enable the Enhanced Video or MPEG function by one IRQ is assigned for the PCI devices. Click... find a conflict with a normal telephone line. Other problems. Cause and Action Use the Serial-in control in the Online User's Guide). then click on ThinkPad Configuration. 3. Make sure that is transmitted and received over the Voice-Over-Data communication is not correct for your application. The...