IBM ThinkPad 390X User manual

Part Number: 08K8870

ThinkPad 390X Setup Guide

This guide provides information for setting up your computer for the first time.

Front View

Internal speakers

System-status

indicators

TrackPoint

Liquid Crystal Display

(LCD)

Battery indicator

Suspend indicator

Brightness control

TrackPoint

buttons

CD-ROM drive Diskette drive Audio volume control

Microphone jack

Line-in jack

Headphone jack

Modem connector

PC Card eject buttons

PC Card slots

Rear View

PS/2 mouse

and keyboard

connector

Parallel

connector Hard disk

drive

Security

keyhole Serial

connector Power jack Universal serial bus(USB)

connector

Battery pack

Infrared port

Power switch

External-

monitor

connector

S-video jack

Notes:

1. The internal speakers are located on the lower edge of the LCD or on the front ends of the computer, depending on the model.

2. The modem feature is available only on select models.

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Bottom View

Tilt feet

Memory

door

Battery-pack

latch Bay LED

System-expansion

connectors

UltraBay FX

device lock

Electrical Safety Notice

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and com-

munication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock

hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown

below when installing, moving, or opening the

covers of this product or attached devices. The

3–pin power cord must be used with a properly

grounded power outlet.

Turn everything OFF. First, attach all cables

to devices. Attach the signal

cables to the

receptacles.

Attach the power

cord to an outlet. Turn the device ON.

To Connect

Turn everything OFF. First, remove the

power cord from

the outlet.

Remove the signal

cables from the

receptacles.

Remove all cables

from device.

To Disconnect

Note: In the U.K., by law:

The telephone line cable must be connected after the

power cord.

The power cord must be disconnected after the tele-

phone line cable.

Setting Up Your Computer

You are now ready to assemble and start your computer.

1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment located

near the left front end of the computer.

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2. If you want to connect a printer to your computer, connect

one end of the printer cable to the parallel connector and the

other end to your printer. Then power on the printer.

3. Connect the AC Adapter to the computer's power jack (at the

rear of the computer) in the order shown.

4. Open the liquid crystal display.

Pull the liquid crystal display (LCD) latches (1) and open the

LCD (2). Then position the LCD so that it is convenient for

viewing.

5. Power on the computer.

a. Push and release the power switch (1). The power

switch automatically snaps back to its original position.

b. Adjust the display's brightness (2).

Brightness

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Using the TrackPoint

The TrackPoint is a unique device for moving the cursor on the

screen. You can perform all mouse operations with the

TrackPoint. The left and right click buttons function like the left

and right click buttons on a mouse. For an explanation of the

center button, see the

User's Reference

To move the cursor, use the red-topped stick at the center of the

keyboard. Press gently with your left or right index finger in the

direction you want to move the cursor. To select and drag an

object, press and hold one of the click buttons with either thumb

as required by your software.

Click means to press the left click button once. Double-click

means to press the left click button twice within 1 second.

Cursor

Stick

Right click button

Center button

Left click button

For more information about the TrackPoint, see the

User's Refer-

ence

Customizing Your Computer

The ThinkPad Software Selections program provides a col-

lection of setup wizards to help you customize your computer for

your specific needs.

To start the ThinkPad Software Selections program, eject the

CD-ROM tray and insert the ThinkPad Software Selections

CD; then close the tray. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Registering Your Computer

After setting up Windows 98 or Windows NT, take a few

moments to complete the ThinkPad registration. The information

provided by you will help IBM to better serve you in the future.

For models with a modem, you can register electronically from

the Windows desktop. Do as follows:

1. Connect one end of the modem cable to the modem con-

nector on the computer's right panel and the other end to an

analog phone line.

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2. Double-click on the Register icon.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the regis-

tration.

You can also register your computer at the following web

site:

http://www.pc.ibm.com/register

Getting More Information

After you have completed setting up your computer and

Windows, please read Chapter 1 of the

User's Reference

before

you start using the computer. If you want to learn more about

your computer and its options, see the following:

Using your computer outside your home country

Using audio, modem and DVD features

Protecting your computer

Using your computer with a battery pack

Using your computer with a PC Card

Resolving system resource conflicts

Solving computer problems

Installing software

Using system management

Handling the ThinkPad

Getting service

Note: To see the Online User's Guide , click Start, move the

cursor to Programs, ThinkPad 390X, then click ThinkPad

390X User's Guide.

User's Reference

Getting familiar with your computer

Extending the features of your computer

Protecting your computer

Solving computer problems

Getting service

Features and specifications

Product warranties and notices

Online User's Guide

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