ThinkPad 770 CD-ROM Upgrade installation guide
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...for the Call To assist the technical support representative, have available as possible: 1. Computer manufacturer, model, serial number (if IBM), and manual 5. Before calling IBM, you determine the best alternative. Place the option in a different slot, if one is installed in an IBM ...computer, you might want to service at your call . Step 2: Preparing for damage, such as specified. 6. Reread any ) 6. Description of the following troubleshooting procedures. 1. Your...
...for the Call To assist the technical support representative, have available as possible: 1. Computer manufacturer, model, serial number (if IBM), and manual 5. Before calling IBM, you determine the best alternative. Place the option in a different slot, if one is installed in an IBM ...computer, you might want to service at your call . Step 2: Preparing for damage, such as specified. 6. Reread any ) 6. Description of the following troubleshooting procedures. 1. Your...
Hardware Maintenance Manual for 770 series notebooks(January 1999)
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...on the PC Company Bulletin Board Service (BBS). Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any FRUs listed in this manual. Use the following strategy to...General Descriptions This chapter includes the descriptions for all diskette fixes are installed prior to prevent unnecessary FRU replacement and service expense: If you replaced does not correct the problem, reinstall the original board, then replace the other (processor ...board that you are instructed to replace a FRU and that all ThinkPad models.
...on the PC Company Bulletin Board Service (BBS). Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any FRUs listed in this manual. Use the following strategy to...General Descriptions This chapter includes the descriptions for all diskette fixes are installed prior to prevent unnecessary FRU replacement and service expense: If you replaced does not correct the problem, reinstall the original board, then replace the other (processor ...board that you are instructed to replace a FRU and that all ThinkPad models.
Hardware Maintenance Manual for 770 series notebooks(January 1999)
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... "Undetermined Problems" on page 66. This index can be replaced when servicing a computer. Note For IBM devices not supported by diagnostic codes in POST or system operation. Numeric error codes show the errors detected in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device. SYMPTOM-TO-FRU INDEX Symptom-to-FRU Index...
... "Undetermined Problems" on page 66. This index can be replaced when servicing a computer. Note For IBM devices not supported by diagnostic codes in POST or system operation. Numeric error codes show the errors detected in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device. SYMPTOM-TO-FRU INDEX Symptom-to-FRU Index...
TP 770X Shipping Checklist that was provided with the system in the box. Provides a list of items that shipped with the ThinkPad
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...kit. If any item is supplied with the items in your place of purchase. Computer Accessory diskette drive Manual package for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad 770X computer. Copyright IBM Corporation 1998 In some countries, telephone kit is missing or damaged, please contact your... MWicrionsdofot ws98 Diskette drive cable AC Adapter Power cord ThinkPad Customization CD and Recovery CD Books: Setup Guide User's Reference Options by IBM Catalog Setup UGsueird'seReference Quick Reference and Service Information Card Telephone cable Envelope Multilingual Licence Information Other ...
...kit. If any item is supplied with the items in your place of purchase. Computer Accessory diskette drive Manual package for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad 770X computer. Copyright IBM Corporation 1998 In some countries, telephone kit is missing or damaged, please contact your... MWicrionsdofot ws98 Diskette drive cable AC Adapter Power cord ThinkPad Customization CD and Recovery CD Books: Setup Guide User's Reference Options by IBM Catalog Setup UGsueird'seReference Quick Reference and Service Information Card Telephone cable Envelope Multilingual Licence Information Other ...
TP 770X Reference card that shipped with the system in the box
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...calling IBM. Your computer must be registered to Programs and ThinkPad; then click on ThinkPad 770 User's Guide. then click on Fuel-Gauge. Battery Status You can get help and information from International Warranty Service (IWS) in your hardware system settings with a battery ... start the Fuel-Gauge program, click on the Help button ( ). Getting Service Always read the "Solving Computer Problems" chapter of your country. Before you can customize your ThinkPad user's manuals. For Further Information You can find the following IWS offices: Southeast Asia, ...
...calling IBM. Your computer must be registered to Programs and ThinkPad; then click on ThinkPad 770 User's Guide. then click on Fuel-Gauge. Battery Status You can get help and information from International Warranty Service (IWS) in your hardware system settings with a battery ... start the Fuel-Gauge program, click on the Help button ( ). Getting Service Always read the "Solving Computer Problems" chapter of your country. Before you can customize your ThinkPad user's manuals. For Further Information You can find the following IWS offices: Southeast Asia, ...
TP 770X User's Reference that shipped with the system
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...devices in the startup sequence box? Yes Go to set the startup sequence, have the computer serviced. 5. No Install the operating system in your port replicator or docking station. 134 IBM ThinkPad 770X User's Reference Press and hold F1; If you are unable to step 8. Yes ...: 1. Select the Power-on the computer. Is an operating system installed? If the same screen message appears, have a problem, refer to the manual shipped with your computer. 7. If you are using a port replicator or a docking station, disconnect it . If you install the operating system, power...
...devices in the startup sequence box? Yes Go to set the startup sequence, have the computer serviced. 5. No Install the operating system in your port replicator or docking station. 134 IBM ThinkPad 770X User's Reference Press and hold F1; If you are unable to step 8. Yes ...: 1. Select the Power-on the computer. Is an operating system installed? If the same screen message appears, have a problem, refer to the manual shipped with your computer. 7. If you are using a port replicator or a docking station, disconnect it . If you install the operating system, power...
TP 770X User's Reference that shipped with the system
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...sure that the PS/2 TrackPoint driver is pressed for more information. Note: See the manual supplied with the IBM PS/2 mouse, disable the TrackPoint using the TrackPoint during normal operation.... See the General tab page in the "TrackPoint Properties" window have the computer serviced. The numeric lock function is not a defect. If an external keyboard is connected,...magnifying glass function does not work . A number appears when you are not using the ThinkPad Configuration program. Make sure that the pointing-device cable is powered on. Troubleshooting Charts ...
...sure that the PS/2 TrackPoint driver is pressed for more information. Note: See the manual supplied with the IBM PS/2 mouse, disable the TrackPoint using the TrackPoint during normal operation.... See the General tab page in the "TrackPoint Properties" window have the computer serviced. The numeric lock function is not a defect. If an external keyboard is connected,...magnifying glass function does not work . A number appears when you are not using the ThinkPad Configuration program. Make sure that the pointing-device cable is powered on. Troubleshooting Charts ...
TP 770X User's Reference that shipped with the system
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...emergency eject hole and eject the DVD tray. Music CD - The infrared ports are not operating under direct sunlight. Have the DVD-ROM drive serviced. Troubleshooting Charts Problem You hear a noise from the computer's LCD. The DVD is loaded on your computer and the device is spinning. Communication... range. To avoid this, open even if you press the DVD eject button. The DVD tray does not open the LCD to the application manuals for more information. Cause and Action Make sure that : The DVD is , clean it is not dirty. If it . The communication application...
...emergency eject hole and eject the DVD tray. Music CD - The infrared ports are not operating under direct sunlight. Have the DVD-ROM drive serviced. Troubleshooting Charts Problem You hear a noise from the computer's LCD. The DVD is loaded on your computer and the device is spinning. Communication... range. To avoid this, open even if you press the DVD eject button. The DVD tray does not open the LCD to the application manuals for more information. Cause and Action Make sure that : The DVD is , clean it is not dirty. If it . The communication application...
TP 770X User's Reference that shipped with the system
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...than the LCD, click on CRT Display Only or Both LCD and CRT Display. Click on Start. 2. then click on OK. Refer to the manual shipped with the external monitor to make sure it works. 2. Troubleshooting Charts A Printer Problem Problem The printer does not work , run the tests...monitor screen will be blank or distorted.) Chapter 4. Cause and Action Make sure that the printer is OK, have the computer serviced. Move the cursor to your computer. Click on ThinkPad Configuration. 3. If these items are supported. 4. If the tests show that : The parallel port is $ blank Cause and...
...than the LCD, click on CRT Display Only or Both LCD and CRT Display. Click on Start. 2. then click on OK. Refer to the manual shipped with the external monitor to make sure it works. 2. Troubleshooting Charts A Printer Problem Problem The printer does not work , run the tests...monitor screen will be blank or distorted.) Chapter 4. Cause and Action Make sure that the printer is OK, have the computer serviced. Move the cursor to your computer. Click on ThinkPad Configuration. 3. If these items are supported. 4. If the tests show that : The parallel port is $ blank Cause and...
TP 770X User's Reference that shipped with the system
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Click on Control Panel, and then double-click on the Monitor tab. Make sure that the ThinkPad display driver is OK, have the external monitor serviced. Click on Display. 4. Click on Start. 2. button in the Settings tab in the "Display Properties" window. 2. Chapter 4. Click on the Advanced......in the "Display Properties" window. 2. Click on the screen. Move the cursor to close the window. Select the Settings tab in the manual supplied with the correct procedure? Select the correct refresh rate for your monitor. If the tests show that : The display driver is unreadable ...
Click on Control Panel, and then double-click on the Monitor tab. Make sure that the ThinkPad display driver is OK, have the external monitor serviced. Click on Display. 4. Click on Start. 2. button in the Settings tab in the "Display Properties" window. 2. Chapter 4. Click on the Advanced......in the "Display Properties" window. 2. Click on the screen. Move the cursor to close the window. Select the Settings tab in the manual supplied with the correct procedure? Select the correct refresh rate for your monitor. If the tests show that : The display driver is unreadable ...
TP 770X User's Reference that shipped with the system
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...an error message appears when you still have a problem, contact your place of purchase or a service representative for help. Refer to avoid the problem.) Close the ThinkPad Configuration program and start it again. (This is run the application. Therefore, there is not ... $ Cause and Action Check the following : Uninstall the Active Desktop. (Merely disabling the Active Desktop is not effective to the manuals supplied with the application. Troubleshooting Charts Software Problems Problem An application does not run correctly on your computer. Do one of purchase,...
...an error message appears when you still have a problem, contact your place of purchase or a service representative for help. Refer to avoid the problem.) Close the ThinkPad Configuration program and start it again. (This is run the application. Therefore, there is not ... $ Cause and Action Check the following : Uninstall the Active Desktop. (Merely disabling the Active Desktop is not effective to the manuals supplied with the application. Troubleshooting Charts Software Problems Problem An application does not run correctly on your computer. Do one of purchase,...
TP 770X On-line User's Guide that came preloaded on the system
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... slot. Notes: If your computer. Stopping the PC Card PC Card Director has a stop function for OS/2. then remove the storage PC Card. 74 IBM ThinkPad 770X Online Book It makes using it in the following ways: You can display what type of PC Card is inserted. The card driver must... PCMCIA Card Services Standard Release 2.1. Follow the instructions in the "PC Card Director" window. Stop the PC Card as follows: 1 Open PC Card Director. 2 Click on the Control Power icon. 3 Select from the card list the storage PC Card you want to install the driver. Even if your PC Card manual to...
... slot. Notes: If your computer. Stopping the PC Card PC Card Director has a stop function for OS/2. then remove the storage PC Card. 74 IBM ThinkPad 770X Online Book It makes using it in the following ways: You can display what type of PC Card is inserted. The card driver must... PCMCIA Card Services Standard Release 2.1. Follow the instructions in the "PC Card Director" window. Stop the PC Card as follows: 1 Open PC Card Director. 2 Click on the Control Power icon. 3 Select from the card list the storage PC Card you want to install the driver. Even if your PC Card manual to...
ThinkPad 770 User's Guide
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... of the hard disk drive may cause these error codes to step 7. If you still have the computer serviced. Is an operating system installed? Turn on the computer to the manual shipped with your computer. 6. then turn on the computer. Check the devices in the startup sequence box?... If you are unable to set the startup sequence, have the computer serviced. 4. No Install the operating system in your port...
... of the hard disk drive may cause these error codes to step 7. If you still have the computer serviced. Is an operating system installed? Turn on the computer to the manual shipped with your computer. 6. then turn on the computer. Check the devices in the startup sequence box?... If you are unable to set the startup sequence, have the computer serviced. 4. No Install the operating system in your port...
ThinkPad 770 User's Guide
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... to the README file in the online book correctly when you are not using the ThinkPad Configuration program. Title: C79DMMST CreationDate: 07/16/97 13:09:22 An Input Problem...resumes normal operation. When the temperature changes. Try using the keyboard again. Note: See the manual supplied with the IBM PS/2 mouse, disable the TrackPoint using the TrackPoint during normal operation. Action...with the mouse for a long time. If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. The pointer drifts when the computer is turned on your mouse is connected, the numeric keypad...
... to the README file in the online book correctly when you are not using the ThinkPad Configuration program. Title: C79DMMST CreationDate: 07/16/97 13:09:22 An Input Problem...resumes normal operation. When the temperature changes. Try using the keyboard again. Note: See the manual supplied with the IBM PS/2 mouse, disable the TrackPoint using the TrackPoint during normal operation. Action...with the mouse for a long time. If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. The pointer drifts when the computer is turned on your mouse is connected, the numeric keypad...
ThinkPad 770 User's Guide
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... enabled. 1. An External Display Problem Problem The external display is OK, have the external display serviced. Connect the external display to another computer to Programs and ThinkPad; Solving Computer Problems 4-27 Move the cursor to your computer. Click on External Display ( )... or LCD + External Display ( toolbar in the printer manual. Click on the external display, have the computer serviced. Reconnect the external display to Programs and ThinkPad;...
... enabled. 1. An External Display Problem Problem The external display is OK, have the external display serviced. Connect the external display to another computer to Programs and ThinkPad; Solving Computer Problems 4-27 Move the cursor to your computer. Click on External Display ( )... or LCD + External Display ( toolbar in the printer manual. Click on the external display, have the computer serviced. Reconnect the external display to Programs and ThinkPad;...
ThinkPad 770 User's Guide
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...tab in the "Display Properties" window. 3. Click on OK to Programs and ThinkPad; The "Adapter/Driver Information" window appears. Click on ThinkPad Configuration. 3. then click on Start. 2. The screen is OK, have the computer serviced. 4-28 Click on LCD ( ). 4. (For Windows 95) Click on ... driver is correct. 6. Move the cursor to close the window. Make sure the setting in the manual supplied with the external display. Make sure that the ThinkPad display driver is installed correctly by doing the following : 1. Select the Settings tab in the "Display ...
...tab in the "Display Properties" window. 3. Click on OK to Programs and ThinkPad; The "Adapter/Driver Information" window appears. Click on ThinkPad Configuration. 3. then click on Start. 2. The screen is OK, have the computer serviced. 4-28 Click on LCD ( ). 4. (For Windows 95) Click on ... driver is correct. 6. Move the cursor to close the window. Make sure the setting in the manual supplied with the external display. Make sure that the ThinkPad display driver is installed correctly by doing the following : 1. Select the Settings tab in the "Display ...
ThinkPad 770 User's Guide
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.... The computer does not turn off the computer, and turn the computer, press the reset switch using the tip of purchase or the service representative for help. Other applications run correctly. Cause or Action Your computer might lock when it on the network. You should disable the ...a diskette. When you are working on again. If there is on and you still have a problem, contact your power source to the manuals supplied with the application. You cannot install OS/2 Warp. Refer to ac power. Other Problems Problem The computer locks or does not accept ...
.... The computer does not turn off the computer, and turn the computer, press the reset switch using the tip of purchase or the service representative for help. Other applications run correctly. Cause or Action Your computer might lock when it on the network. You should disable the ...a diskette. When you are working on again. If there is on and you still have a problem, contact your power source to the manuals supplied with the application. You cannot install OS/2 Warp. Refer to ac power. Other Problems Problem The computer locks or does not accept ...