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

Using the Fn Key Function

The Fn key function allows you to change operational features instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the Fn key ; then press the appropriate function key (F1 to F12; and PgUp or PgDn).

Key Combination	Function	Meaning
+	Reserved	--
+   (Ref #17.)	Fuel-Gauge display on or off	The Fuel-Gauge program must be activated before you can use this key combination. (See "Using the Fuel-Gauge Program".) When this key combination is pressed: For OS/2 or Windows users: The window for the battery power status appears or disappears. Parameters for power status can be set.
+	Standby mode	Places the computer in standby mode. For more information about this mode, see "Standby Mode".
+	Suspend mode	Places the computer in suspend mode. For more information about this mode, see "Suspend Modes".
+ +	Reserved	--
+	LCD/external monitor switching	Displays the computer output in the following order when an external monitor is attached. External Monitor > Both > LCD
+ + +	Reserved	--
+	Power mode switching	When this key combination is pressed during battery-power operation, the power-management (power-saving) mode changes as follows. High > Auto > Customize AC mode is used when the AC Adapter is attached. The Fuel-Gauge program displays the current power option. See "Using the Fuel-Gauge Program".
+	Hibernation mode	Places the computer in hibernation mode. For more information about this mode, see "Hibernation Mode".
+	Dock I speaker volume up	Increases the speaker volume for the Dock I attached to the computer.
+	Dock I speaker volume down	Decreases the speaker volume for the Dock I attached to the computer.

Operating with the TrackPoint III

The keyboard contains a unique cursor-pointing device called the TrackPoint III. You can perform all the mouse operations with the TrackPoint III.

To move the mouse cursor on the screen, press gently on the stick with either index finger in the direction in which you want the pointer to move. To select and drag an object, press the click buttons with either thumb as required by your software, as with any other pointing devices.

Note: Remember that the stick does not move, and your finger should not move on it.

Hints
If you press the click button and slide it toward the front of the computer, the click button locks in place. You can now drag the object across the screen with the TrackPoint III stick without holding down the click button. To release the latch, push the click button backward. When you are not using the TrackPoint III, for example, when the power is off, do not leave the click button locked.

Note:   The cap on the end of the TrackPoint III is removable. You can replace it with one of the spares shipped with your computer.

 

Operating the Numeric Keypad

The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if they were a 10-key numeric keypad.

To enable the numeric keypad, press and hold Shift and then press NumLk. The NumLK icon () appears on the LCD indicator.

Note: The numeric keypad on the keyboard is not active when the external keyboard or the external numeric keypad is attached to the computer.

When the numeric keypad is enabled, press and hold Shift to temporarily use the cursor- and screen-control keys.

Note: The keys are functional, but the function of the key is not printed on the keytop.

To disable the numeric keypad, press and hold Shift; then press NumLk again.

Using CD-ROMs and Music CDs

You can use a 5-inch CD-ROM with the removable CD-ROM drive of the computer.

To use the CD-ROM, push the CD-ROM eject button on the front of the computer; then pull out the CD-ROM tray.
Carefully place your CD-ROM onto the CD-ROM tray; then push the tray into the computer until it fully closes.

Attention: Do not touch the lens on the CD-ROM tray.

Attention: Hold the CD-ROM by the edges. Do not touch the surface of the CD-ROM.

Note: If you cannot eject the CD-ROM tray with the CD-ROM eject button, use the emergency eject hole. (See reference #9.)

Playing a Music CD with the CD-ROM Drive Eject Button

You can play and stop the music CD with the CD-ROM drive eject button as follows:

Important
When you use a CD-ROM or a music CD with your computer, make sure that Line/CD is selected as the Auxiliary Control in the Mwave for OS/2 folder. (For details, see reference #38.)

Note: Before playing the CD-ROM drive with the eject button, you must enable the sound features in your operating system. Refer to the documentation that came with your operating system.

Playing a Music CD from the Mwave Application

1. Open the Mwave for OS/2 folder.

2. Double-click on Auxiliary Control and make sure that Line/CD is selected as the auxiliary source.

3. Open the Multimedia folder; then select Compact Disc.

1. Select Mwave ThinkPad and open the Audio Control menu; then make sure of the following:

   • Make sure that Mute of both the INPUT SOURCE and the MASTER are set to off.

   • Make sure that Line and CD are selected as the input source.

2. Open the Accessories group; then open the Media Player.

3. Select Device from the Media Player window; then select CD Audio from the pull-down menu.

Playing a Music CD from the ESS Audio Application

1. Open the Multimedia folder.

2. Select Compact Disc.

1. Open the Accessories group; then open the Volume Control.

2. Make sure that Mute All for the Volume Control is set to off, and that Select for the CD Audio is set to on.

3. Open the Accessories group; then open the Media Player.

4. Select Device from the Media Player window; then select CD Audio from the pull-down menu.

Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged

• Do not allow your computer to be subject to any physical shock.

• Do not place anything heavy on your computer.

• Do not pour liquid into your computer.

• Do not leave any objects (especially metal objects) in the computer.

• Keep the computer at least 13 cm (5 in.) away from any electrical appliance that generates a strong magnetic field such as a motor, magnet, TV, refrigerator, or large audio speakers.

• Use your computer when temperatures are between 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

• Do not disassemble the computer.

• Do not scratch, twist, hit, or push the surface of the LCD.

• Remove the battery pack and keep it in a cool place if you will not be using the computer for a long period of time.

• Do not press on the middle part of the diskette drive.

• Insert a diskette straight into the diskette drive. Inserting it at an angle can damage the front of the diskette drive.

• Do not place more than one diskette label on a diskette. Two or more labels can cause a label to tear apart inside the drive and cause damage to the diskette drive.

• Use a soft cloth moistened with nonalkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the computer.

• Gently wipe the LCD with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use alcohol or detergent.