IBM THINKPD A User's Manual
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1. Southeast Asia Australia New Zealand and Hong 61 2 9354 4171 Kong 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 81 462 215 7598 Taiwan The IWS office will issue an International Warranty Service Certificate which you can use wherever IBM or IBM resellers sell and service this product Your name Company name Model number Serial number Company or reseller service IBM service Web site IBM service number Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both IBM ThinkPad TrackPoint Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft corporation in the United States and or other countries Notes2. Part Number 12P1905 ThinkPad A Series i Setup Guide Checklist for unpacking Thank you for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad A Series computer machine type 2655 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 O Computer lt O Battery pack Telephone cable vy L Power cord Books Note Some models may contain additional items that are not listed e Setup Guide e Service and Troubleshooting Guide e Manual package for Microsoft Windows O AC adapter Copyright IBM Corp 2000 Setting up your computer 1 Installing the battery Align the left side of the battery with the left side of the battery space in the computer f then gently push the battery into the space BH 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 3 Turning on the system a Open the computer display Press the latches and open the display H Then position the display so that it is convenient for viewing b Press the power switch fq Using the TrackPoint The TrackPoint is a unique device for moving the cursor on is Zl the screen Using the TrackPoint you can perform all of the operations of a mouse The left and right bu
3. ttons function A eR like the left and right buttons on a mouse Guisee e To move the cursor use the TrackPoint pointer at the center l s of the keyboard Press gently with your left or right index Aa 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 aR Click means to press the left button once Double click means to press the left button twice within 1 second Left click button Right click button Center button For more information about the TrackPoint press the ThinkPad button to open Access ThinkPad your on board help system Using the volume control You can adjust the sound level produced by the built in speakers by using the following three buttons Volume down 2 Volume up 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 the on board help system Access ThinkPad Setting up Windows Your computer comes with a Microsoft Windows 2000 or 98 operating system After turning on your computer follow the instructions on the screen to set up the operating system This procedure takes approximately 30 minutes and
4. your computer restarts several times Using Access ThinkPad ThinkPad button Whenever you have a question about your computer or wish to view IBM Web sites simply press the ThinkPad button to open Access ThinkPad Access ThinkPad is the comprehensive on board help and information center for your computer It travels with you eliminating the need to carry reference manuals Find information about your ThinkPad computer and its features by using the Quick Search or clicking one of the topics shown Click one of the Internet buttons for direct access to help and support tips from other mobile users and information about accessories software and upgrades 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
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