IBM ThinkPad T20 User manual

Setup Guide

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IBM ThinkPad T20

Checklist for unpacking

Thank you for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad T20 computer. Match the items on this list with the items in the box.

If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase.

Ø Computer Ø Diskette drive Ø Telephone cable

Ø Miscellaneous parts

Security screw

TrackPointcap

With some models, additional

items may be provided.

Ø CDs:

Ø AC adapter



Software Selections CD

Recovery CD kit for Windows

Ø Power cord Ø Publications



Setup Guide



User's Reference



Manual package

for Microsoft



Windows

User's Reference

Setup Guide

Ø Battery pack

Note: For how to install the battery pack in the computer, refer to the online information. For access to that information, use the ac

adapter to turn on the computer.

Setting up your computer

Connecting to a power source.

Connect the ac adapter to the computer's power jack (at

the rear of the computer). Make the connections in the

order shown.

Turning on the system.

a) Open the liquid crystal display (LCD).

Press the LCD latches .1/ and open the LCD .2/.

Then position the LCD so that it is convenient for

viewing.

b) To turn on the computer, push the power switch .1/.

Using the TrackPoint pointing device

The TrackPoint pointing device is a unique system for

moving the cursor on the screen. Using the TrackPoint

stick and buttons, you can perform all mouse operations.

The left and right click buttons function like the left and

right buttons on a mouse.

To move the cursor, use the red-topped stick in 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

buttons with either thumb, as required by your software.

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

means to press the left button twice within 1 second.

For more information about the TrackPoint pointing device,

see the online information. You can launch it by pressing

the ThinkPad Button. Refer to page 5 on the ThinkPad

Button.

Stick

Left click button

Cursor

Right click button

Center button

Using the volume control.

You can adjust the sound level produced by the built-in

speakers by using the following three buttons:

.1/ Volume down

.2/ Volume up

.3/ Mute

If the sound is muted when you turn off the

computer, it remains muted when you turn the

computer on again.

To turn on the sound, press the Volume up or

Volume down button.

When you press one of these buttons, the volume

indicator appears on the screen for a few seconds. For

more details on volume control, see the online information.

You can launch it by pressing the ThinkPad Button. Refer

to page 5 on the ThinkPad Button.

Setting up Windows.

The computer is preloaded with Windows 98, Windows

2000, Windows 95, or Windows NT. To set up the

operating system, follow the instructions on the computer

display.

1 2 3

Using Access ThinkPad

Your computer features the unique ThinkPad Button.

Press the ThinkPad Button anytime to open the online

help and information center—Access ThinkPad.

With Access ThinkPad, you can obtain information from

two sources. On the left, Access ThinkPad offers

information from the ThinkPad Assistant, your online user's

guide. On the right are Internet portal buttons that link you

to helpful Internet Web sites. There is no need to carry

heavy manuals or reference books.

With ThinkPad Assistant, you can either perform a Quick

Search of the ThinkPad Assistant index or search the

entire help system.

If you are logged on to the Internet, click one of the

Internet portal buttons in Access ThinkPad to do any of the

following:

Get help and user support

Update software

Find business solutions

Learn about accessories that can help make you even

more productive

ThinkPad Button

Service and Support information

Getting help around the world

International Warranty Service (IWS) is available for customers

who are moving products or traveling to countries where their

product (as identified by the 4-digit machine type) is sold and

serviced by IBM or IBM-authorized representatives. Warranty

service delivery methods of the country providing the service will

be in effect. IBM reserves the right to change or modify its

service delivery methods by country at any time without notice.

Service procedures differ by country, and some service and

parts may not be available in all countries because of the laws of

that particular country. In some countries, fees may apply to

service provided on-site in remote locations.

To register, call one of the following IWS Offices:

The IWS office will issue an International Warranty Service

Certificate, which you can use wherever IBM or IBM resellers

sell and service this product.

Before you call for service, have on hand:

The exact wording of any error messages

Information on the configuration of your hardware and

software

A description of the problem

Information on any options installed on your system,

including serial numbers

Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong: 61-2-9354-4171

Canada, Latin America, and the U.S.: 1-800-497-7426

248-740-1215

Europe, Middle East, and Africa: 44-1475-893638

Japan, Korea, China (except Hong Kong), and Taiwan: 81-462-73-7598

Trademarks

The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the

United States or other countries or both:

IBM

ThinkPad

TrackPoint

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are

trademarks of Microsoft corporation in the United Sates and/or

other countries.

Your name:

Company name:

Model number:

Serial number:

Company or reseller service:

IBM service Web site:

IBM service number:

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