IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, 760EL, 760XD, or 760XL User's Guide
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Welcome to the world of ThinkPad computers!
The ThinkPad computer is designed to meet your
multimedia and mobile computing needs.
You can use your computer
in the office or at home as a desktop computer by
attaching an external keyboard, display, or other external devices.
And, of course, your
computer can be easily carried wherever you need a computer
"on the go."
This chapter describes
step-by-step instructions to help you set up your
new computer.
Partial Table-of-Contents
When using the computer for the first time:
| Set Up the Computer
First,
check whether you
have all the necessary items with your computer.
Then, install the battery pack in the computer.
Now you are ready to turn on the computer.
|
| Install Options
If you have any options, such as memory cards,
install the options.
|
| Customize Your Computer
You can use Easy-Setup, a built-in system function,
to set passwords to prevent your computer from
unauthorized use, or use the ThinkPad Features program
to customize the performance of your computer.
|
| Make a Backup of Your System
Your computer comes with the necessary software already installed
for you to use the computer right out of the box.
One piece of software is the Diskette Factory program,
for creating backup diskettes.
Make a backup copy of all necessary files using
the Diskette Factory program. This way, if you ever need to reinstall
the operating system, you will have all the necessary software
you need to restore
your computer to the way it was
at the time of purchase.
(For details, see reference #131.)
|
| Do you need more hard disk space?
If your computer did not come with the utility and
device driver diskettes, and you have already made a
backup copy of all necessary software using the Diskette Factory
program,
you can delete any preloaded software you do not want to use
to have more free hard disk space.
Click on the Diskette Factory icon;
then follow the instructions on the screen.
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| You are ready to use your computer.
If you have any application programs to install,
follow the instructions in the documentation that came
with those programs.
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-
If you have any problems after
you have customized your computer, refer to "Common Problems and Frequently Asked Questions" to solve your problem.
(Ref #1.)
| Important |
|---|
|
When you remove the items from the shipping box,
avoid damaging the screen of the computer.
Be very careful not to drop or place heavy objects on the computer.
A broken or cracked screen will not be replaced
under IBM's Limited Warranty.
|
Remove the items from the shipping box and
check that all necessary items are shipped with your computer.
- Match the items, one by one,
with the following figure.
If any item is missing or
damaged, contact your place of purchase.
(Ref #2.)
- Turn the computer upside down and
record the identification numbers
on "Recording Identification Numbers" of this manual.
- The machine type has a prefix of Type.
- The serial number has a prefix of S/N.
After recording the numbers, place the computer
as it was (so that the side marked IBM ThinkPad
faces up).
(Ref #3.)
You are now ready to configure and start your computer.
(Ref #4.)
- Slide and hold
the latches on both sides of the computer
toward you
(
),
and push up the
liquid crystal display (LCD). Open the LCD all the way.
(
)
When the LCD opens, the keyboard is slanted slightly
at an easy typing angle.
- Slide the keyboard raisers on both
sides of the keyboard toward you,
so the keyboard lies flat on the computer.
Make sure the security latch 
is at
the right position (unlocked).
If it is at the left position
(
), push and slide it to the right.
Note:
Always push the keyboard down flat on the computer whenever
you open the keyboard.
- Hook your thumbs on the tabs
on the front
of the keyboard, and your index fingers on the same latches
used in step 1.
Push and hold the latches away
from you
();
then raise the keyboard
().
Some pressure might be needed to unlock these latches if they
are tight.
(Ref #5.)
-
Lift the CD-ROM handle with the plastic tape
()
and
remove the CD-ROM drive from the computer
().
Some pressure might be needed to remove the CD-ROM drive
if it is tight.
-
DANGER!
The battery pack provided with your computer
contains a small amount of harmful substances. To
avoid possible injury:
- Keep the battery pack away from fire.
- Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain.
- Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.
- Avoid mechanical shocks to the battery.
- Always use battery packs recommended by IBM.
- Keep the battery pack away from children.
When disposing of the battery, comply with
local ordinances or regulations
or your company's safety standards.
Install the battery pack with the blue-strap
side up into the middle (empty) bay
(),
and press it firmly into the connector
().
Attention:
When installing the CD-ROM drive,
press only on the upper part of the CD-ROM drive.
Do not press on the middle part of the drive.
Install the CD-ROM drive into its bay
()
and press on
only the upper part of it (shaded area )
firmly into the connector
().
Make sure the CD-ROM handle snaps into place;
then close the keyboard (
).
(Ref #6.)
(Ref #7.)
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-
- You can raise the keyboard to an angle for easy typing
by sliding the keyboard raiser
 (used in
step 2) away from you.
or:
-
- When you want to type on a flat keyboard,
lock the flat keyboard position by sliding the keyboard latches
 away from you.
Attention:
Remember to push the keyboard latches
toward the front of the computer whenever you close the LCD.
|
- Adjust the LCD angle so that it is convenient
for viewing; then slide the speaker volume control
to the middle position and position
the brightness control (
)
and the contrast control (
).
(Only the DSTN model has a contrast control.)
- Connect the AC Adapter.
DANGER!
Do not attempt to open the AC Adapter case. The AC Adapter is
permanently sealed and cannot be repaired.
Attention:
Always use an AC Adapter certified by IBM in
the country where you will be using the computer. Operating
the computer with an incorrect AC Adapter can cause damage to
the battery pack and to the computer.
- Push and release the power switch to turn on the computer.
The power switch automatically snaps back to its original position.
- After
a single beep, one of the following windows appears, confirming
that the system is operating correctly:
Date and Time menu
|
Startup window
|
| This window instructs you to set the initial date and time.
To set the date and time, see
"Using Easy-Setup".
| If you purchased a computer with a preloaded
operating system, the startup window for the operating system
appears.
|
If any other window appears, a failure might have
occurred in the computer. See "Solving Computer Problems".
Congratulations! You have
successfully completed the basic setup of your
computer.
(Ref #8.)
| Important |
|---|
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It is recommended that you make a backup copy of
the files on the hard disk drive,
in case you accidentally erase preloaded
software or intentionally modify the hard disk drive.
You can create
the diskettes you need to install necessary software,
using the Diskette Factory program preloaded in your computer.
(To create the Windows 95 system diskettes, see "Installing Software for Windows 95".)
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To use the Diskette Factory:
- Click on the Diskette Factory (
 )
icon in your operating system.
(The list of diskette names is shown with the number of
necessary new 1.44MB diskettes.)
- Click on the diskette names you want to create; then
click on Build.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
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You can now start using your computer by
proceeding to the next section,
"Walking through the ThinkPad Basics,"
or you can read "Getting Familiar with Your Computer"
for more information about your computer.
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