IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, 760EL, 760XD, or 760XL User's Guide

(2): Color LCD screen
(For using, see "Using the LCD and an External Monitor".)
(3): Built-in microphone
(4): The contrast control moves up or down to adjust the clarity of the picture. (For the DSTN LCD model only.)
(5): The brightness control moves up or down to adjust the brightness of the display.
(6): The keyboard raisers release the keyboard flat before opening it.
(For using, see reference #7.)
(7): Keyboard
(For using the numeric keypad, see "Operating the Numeric Keypad".)
(8): The external-input-device connector is used to attach a mouse, external keyboard, or external numeric keypad to the computer.
(See "Attaching an External Numeric Keypad or a Mouse"-"Attaching an External Keyboard".)
(9): PC Card slots
(To use the PC Card software, see "Using PC Cards". To insert a PC Card, see "Installing and Removing PC Cards".)
(10): PC Card eject buttons
(For using, see "Removing the PC Card".)
(11): The Security keyhole is used with the Kensington MicroSaver(**) Security System lock. (For using, see "Using the Security Lock".)
(12): The release latches release the LCD or keyboard. Sliding them toward the front opens the LCD, and sliding them towards the back opens the keyboard.
(13): Front infrared port
(For using, see "Using the Infrared Communication Feature".) (Ref #10.)
(14): Built-in speakers
(15): TrackPoint III
(For using, see "Operating with the TrackPoint III".)
(16): Fn key
(For details, see "Using the Fn Key Function".)
(17): LCD indicator panel
(For details, see "Using the LCD and an External Monitor".)
(18): Volume control (Ref #11.)
(19): / The removable diskette drive or removable CD-ROM drive can be installed in the UltraBay.
(To install, see "Installing and Removing Options". To use a CD-ROM, see "Using CD-ROMs and Music CDs".)
(20): The CD-ROM emergency eject hole ejects the CD-ROM tray when it does not open with the CD-ROM eject button. Insert a pin to eject the CD-ROM tray.
(21) (Ref #12.): The CD-ROM eject button ejects the CD-ROM tray from the CD-ROM drive. Using this button, you can play a music CD.
(For details, see "Using CD-ROMs and Music CDs".)
(22): Diskette-eject button

Rear View

(1): Rear door
(2): The connector door allows you to connect a cable to the system-expansion connector when the rear door is closed.
(3): MIDI/joystick port
(For using, see "Using the MIDI/Joystick Port".)
(4): External-diskette-drive connector (For using, see "Using the External-Diskette-Drive Case".)
( The external diskette drive is available as an option.)
(5) (Ref #13.): Rear infrared port
(6): The fan louver is used to cool down the temperature inside the computer. Do not place anything in front of the louver, which might block the air coming out from the fan. (For the 760XD or 760XL only.)
(7): The system-expansion connector is used to connect the IBM docking station or port replicator. (For using the docking station, see "Using the Docking Station".)
(8): The power shutdown switch is used to turn the computer off when an application locks up or the computer will not accept any input. Use the tip of a pen to press this switch.
(9): External-monitor connector
(For using, see reference #31.)
(10): The parallel connector is where you usually connect a parallel-printer signal cable. (Ref #14.)
(11): The serial connector is where you connect a 9-pin, serial-device cable.
(12): The power jack is where the AC Adapter cable is connected.
(13): Option cover
(For details, see "Installing an Option in the UltraBay".)
(14): Headphone jack
(For details, see reference #36.)
(15): Microphone/line-in jack
(For details, see reference #36.)
(16): Modem/fax port
(For using, see "Using the Telephony Function". For installing, see page "Installing the DAA/Telephony Kit".) (This is offered as an option in some countries.

The ESS audio models cannot be upgraded to the Mwave models. If you want to use the modem, the optional modems (PC Card or through the serial port) are available as options.)
(17): Video in/out ports (For use, see "Using the Enhanced Video/MPEG Features".)
(18): Power switch

Inside View

(19): Modem/fax port release latch (For using, see "Installing the DAA/Telephony Kit".)
(20): The UltraBay accepts various devices, such as a CD-ROM drive, diskette drive, secondary battery pack, or others. (See "Installing an Option in the UltraBay".)
(21): Battery pack
(For replacing, see "Replacing the Battery Pack".)
(22): Memory slot (under the hard disk drive)
(For the 760XD or 760XL only.)
(See "Installing a Memory Option".)
(23): The security latch opens or closes the security keyhole.
(See reference #83.)
(24): Removable hard disk drive
(For replacing, see "Replacing the Hard Disk Drive".)

Bottom View

(25): Memory-slot
(For the 760E, 760ED, or 760EL only.) (See "Installing a Memory Option".)
(26): Serial number (S/N)
Write this down on reference #146.

System-Status Indicators

(Ref #15.)

The system-status indicators consist of information shown on a black-and-white LCD indicator panel ((1)--(8)) and indicator lamps ((9)--(12)).

The following table shows the meaning of each indicator:



Item Meaning
(1) Speaker

Appears when the speaker beeps. It turns off when any key is pressed.
(2) Remaining battery

Indicates the amount of remaining battery power by a percentage (%), day (d), hour (h), or hours and minutes (hh:mm).
(3) Main battery status

   Secondary battery status

Indicates the status of the battery packs installed in the battery pack bay and UltraBay:

The amount of remaining power (in five levels: (Empty)-(Full))
Charging status (: charging, : discharging) Blank means no activity.
For details, see reference #49.
(4) Diskette drive in use

Appears when data is read from or written to a diskette. Do not enter suspend mode or eject the diskette when this indicator is on.
(5) Hard disk in use

Appears when data is read from or written to the hard disk. Do not enter suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.
(6) Numeric lock

Indicates that the numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled. Enable or disable the keypad by pressing and holding the Shift key, and pressing the NumLk key. For details, see "Operating the Numeric Keypad".
(7) Caps lock

Indicates that the Caps Lock mode is enabled: All alphabetic characters (A-Z) are entered in capital letters without the use of the Shift key. The Caps Lock mode is enabled and disabled by pressing the Caps Lock key.
(8) Scroll lock

Alternately turns on and off each time the ScrLk key is pressed.
While this indicator is on, the Arrow keys are used as screen-scroll function keys. In this state, the cursor cannot be moved with the Arrow keys. Not all application programs support this function.
(9) Battery Green Enough battery power remains for operation.
Orange The battery pack is being charged.
Blinking orange The battery pack needs charging.
When you set the alarm with the ThinkPad Features program, you hear three beeps the moment the lamp starts blinking orange.
(10) Suspend mode

Green Indicates that the computer is in suspend mode. See reference #57 for details about suspend mode.
Blinking green Indicates that the computer is entering suspend mode or hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation.
(11) Power on

Green Indicates that the computer is operational. This indicator is on when the computer is on and not in suspend mode.
(12)

     CD-ROM drive in use
Green Turns on when data is read from a media in the CD-ROM drive. Do not enter suspend mode or eject the CD-ROM when this lamp is on.

Item	Meaning
(1) Speaker	Appears when the speaker beeps. It turns off when any key is pressed.
(2) Remaining battery	Indicates the amount of remaining battery power by a percentage (%), day (d), hour (h), or hours and minutes (hh:mm).
(3) Main battery status Secondary battery status	Indicates the status of the battery packs installed in the battery pack bay and UltraBay: The amount of remaining power (in five levels: (Empty)-(Full)) Charging status (: charging, : discharging) Blank means no activity. For details, see reference #49.
(4) Diskette drive in use	Appears when data is read from or written to a diskette. Do not enter suspend mode or eject the diskette when this indicator is on.
(5) Hard disk in use	Appears when data is read from or written to the hard disk. Do not enter suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.
(6) Numeric lock	Indicates that the numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled. Enable or disable the keypad by pressing and holding the Shift key, and pressing the NumLk key. For details, see "Operating the Numeric Keypad".
(7) Caps lock	Indicates that the Caps Lock mode is enabled: All alphabetic characters (A-Z) are entered in capital letters without the use of the Shift key. The Caps Lock mode is enabled and disabled by pressing the Caps Lock key.
(8) Scroll lock	Alternately turns on and off each time the ScrLk key is pressed. While this indicator is on, the Arrow keys are used as screen-scroll function keys. In this state, the cursor cannot be moved with the Arrow keys. Not all application programs support this function.
(9) Battery	Green	Enough battery power remains for operation.
Orange	The battery pack is being charged.
Blinking orange	The battery pack needs charging. When you set the alarm with the ThinkPad Features program, you hear three beeps the moment the lamp starts blinking orange.
(10) Suspend mode	Green	Indicates that the computer is in suspend mode. See reference #57 for details about suspend mode.
Blinking green	Indicates that the computer is entering suspend mode or hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation.
(11) Power on	Green	Indicates that the computer is operational. This indicator is on when the computer is on and not in suspend mode.
(12) CD-ROM drive in use	Green	Turns on when data is read from a media in the CD-ROM drive. Do not enter suspend mode or eject the CD-ROM when this lamp is on.

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