IBM ThinkPad X20 User manual

Part Number: 12P0278

Setup Guide

ThinkPad X20

Checklist for unpacking

Thank you for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad X20 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 AC adapter

Ø Power cord

Ø Battery pack

Ø Miscellaneous parts

TrackPointcaps

Ø Telephone cable

Ø Books

User's Reference

Setup Guide

Manual Package for

MicrosoftWindows

Ø ThinkPad Software Selections CD

Note: Some models may contain additional items that are not listed.

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Setting Up Your Computer

Connecting to a power source

1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment located at

the rear of the computer:

1. Switch the battery lock .1/ to the unlocked position.

2. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment..2/

Note: Depending on the battery option you ordered, your

battery may appear different from the figure.

3. Switch the battery lock .1/ to the locked position.

2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer's power jack (at the

rear of the computer) in the order shown.

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Turning on the system

1. Open the liquid crystal display (LCD).

Slide the LCD latches .1/ and open the LCD .2/. Then position

the LCD so that it is convenient for viewing. 2

2. Push the power switch.

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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 of a mouse.

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.

For more information about the TrackPoint, see the

User's Reference

Cursor

Center button

Left click button Right click button

Stick

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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

ThinkPad online user's guide.

Setting up Windows

The computer is preloaded with Windows 98 or Windows 2000. To set

up the operating system, follow the instructions on the computer screen.

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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.

User information and documentation about your ThinkPad model is available

through Access ThinkPad and ThinkPad Assistant. So there is no need to

carry heavy manuals or reference books.

You can Perform a Quick Search of the ThinkPad Assistant index, or search

the full text of the help system in ThinkPad Assistant, to find the information

you need.

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

Access ThinkPad to:

Get help and user support

Update software

Find business solutions

Learn about accessories

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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 identi-

fied by the 4–digit machine type) is sold and 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:

Southeast Asia, Australia, New

Zealand, and Hong Kong: 61-2-9354-4171

Canada, Latin America, and the

U.S.: 1-800-497-7426

or 248-740-1215

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

Japan, Korea, China (except

Hong Kong), and Taiwan: 81-46–273-7598

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

number

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Trademarks

The following terms, in this publication, are trademarks of the IBM Cor-

poration in the United States or other countries or both:

IBM

ThinkPad

ThinkPad Assistant

TrackPoint

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

marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Sates and/or other coun-

tries.

Your Name:

_______________________________

Company Name:

_______________________________

Model Number:

_______________________________

Serial Number:

_______________________________

Company or Reseller Service:

_______________________________

IBM Service Website:

_______________________________

IBM Service Number:

_______________________________

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