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Thank you for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad T Series 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.
h Computer h Battery pack
Notes:
1. Some models may contain additional
items that are not listed.
2. For some models, a diskette drive is
included in the package.
h Power cord h Books:
3. Your computer features IBM
v Setup Guide Disk-to-Disk recovery. Everything
needed to recover factory-installed files
v Se
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Setting up your computer 1. Installing the battery. a) Align the side of the battery with the side of the battery compartment in the computer 1; then gently push the battery into the compartment 2. b) Slide the battery latch to lock it. 2. 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. 2
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3. Turning on the system. a) Open the computer display. Press the latches 1 and open the display 2. Then position the display so that it is convenient for viewing. b) Press the power switch1. ™ 4. Using the UltraNav . ® Your ThinkPad computer comes with the UltraNav pointing device. The UltraNav consists of the TrackPoint and the touch pad, each of which is itself a pointing device with basic functions and extended functions. You can use both the TrackPoint and the touch pad together. You
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5. 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 you mute the sound and then turn off your computer, the sound will remain muted when you turn on your computer 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 information on volume control, see
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Installing memory Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a PC2100 double data rate (DDR) synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRM) unbuffered small outline dual inline memory module (SO-DIMM), available as an option, in the memory slot on the bottom of the computer. SO-DIMMs with different capacities are available. Note: Use only a PC2100 DDR SDRAM unbuffered SO-DIMM in your computer.
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If the SO-DIMM is already in the memory slot, remove it to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save it for future use. 5. Find the notch on the side of the SO-DIMM. Attention: To avoid damaging the SO-DIMM, do not touch its contact edge. 6. With the notched end of the SO-DIMM toward the right side of the socket, insert the SO-DIMM into the socket at an angle of about 20 degrees 1; then press it firmly 2. 7. Pivot t
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8. Replace the memory slot cover over the memory slot, aligning the back side of the cover first; then tighten the screw. Attention: When you have added or upgraded a memory card, do not use your computer until you have closed the memory slot cover. Never use the computer with the cover open. 9. Put the battery back in place and turn the computer over again. To make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1. Turn the computer on. 2. While the “Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Uti
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Trademarks Your name: _________________________ The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: Company name: _________________________ IBM Model number: ThinkPad _________________________ Serial number: TrackPoint _________________________ UltraNav Company or reseller service: _________________________ Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IBM service Web site: _______
