User manual IBM THINKPAD 385XD

[. . . ] 1 2 IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD User's Guide IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD User's Guide IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD User's Guide IBM Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Safety Information" on page viii, "Using Your Computer Comfortably and Safely" on page 31, and "Notices" on page 189. First Edition (November 1997) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE LIMITED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimers of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. [. . . ] Using Battery Power 107 Saving Battery Power Windows Setup =============== If your computer or network appears on the Hardware Compatibility List with an asterisk next to it, press F1 before continuing. System Information Computer: MS-DOS System with APM Display: MagicGraph128XD 8 ×6 Mouse: Microsoft, or IBM PS/2 256 small font 6 7 Press Enter to install APM. Restart the system to make APM effective. Using Other Battery-Saving Methods Another battery-saving method is to decrease the LCD brightness. You can use the ThinkPad Configuration program to decrease the brightness of the LCD by clicking on the LCD ) button and selecting Normal for Brightness (battery ( operation) in the window that appears. You can also decrease the LCD brightness to conserve battery power by adjusting the brightness control on the LCD to the lowest level possible that allows you to comfortably view the screen. 108 IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD User's Guide Replacing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack To replace the battery pack, do as follows: 1 2 3 Power off your computer. Pull the battery-pack lock upward 1 ; and slide it toward the rear of the computer 2 . 2 1 4 Using the notch 3 beside the battery pack, lift the battery pack 4 from the computer. 3 4 Chapter 3. Using Battery Power 109 Replacing the Battery Pack 5 Install a fully charged spare battery pack as shown sliding the battery-pack lock toward the rear of the computer 6 . 5, 6 5 6 Push the battery-pack lock downward 7 . 7 7 Turn the computer over again; then open the LCD. You have finished replacing the battery pack. Note: You can replace the battery when the computer is in hibernation mode. (You cannot replace in when the computer is in suspend mode. ) If you are using a PC Card, however, the computer might not be able to enter hibernation mode. If this happens, power off the computer. 110 IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD User's Guide Chapter 4. Protecting Your Computer This chapter provides information about how to protect your computer from theft or unauthorized use. It also describes how to display your personal information, such as your name or address, on the password prompt screen. Using Passwords . 1997 111 Using Passwords Using Passwords The password-setting feature prevents your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password, a prompt appears on the screen each time you turn on the computer. You will not be able to use the computer unless you type the correct password. You can set the following passwords on your computer: The power-on password protects your computer from being used by unauthorized persons. The hard disk password protects the data on your hard disk from being accessed by unauthorized persons. The supervisor password protects the system information stored in Easy-Setup and also makes your computer tamper-resistant. Entering a Password Once you set a password, a password prompt appears at the top left corner of the screen. This prompt appears each time you turn on your computer or when your computer returns from suspend mode to normal operation. However, a password prompt is not displayed if the computer returns to normal operation by a preset timer or an incoming call on the modem, in which case you will have to display it by pressing a key or moving the pointing device. Don't hold down a key too long, since the same character will be entered continuously. 2 112 IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD User's Guide Press the Enter key. Using Passwords An OK appears if you enter the correct password, and an X appears if you enter the wrong password. If you fail to enter the correct password in three tries, you must turn off the computer, wait 5 seconds, and then turn it on again and retry. Setting a Password Do Not Forget Your Password If you forget your hard disk or supervisor password, there is no way to reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. [. . . ] One of the power-saving methods that stores data and applications running in the computer's memory on the hard disk. During hibernation, the computer is automatically turned off to save power. When power is turned on again, the computer immediately restores the same data and applications as when hibernation started, without restarting the operating system. A graphic symbol, displayed on a screen, that a user can point to with a 194 IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD User's Guide Glossary pointing device such as a TrackPoint III or mouse to select a particular function or software application. [. . . ]