Page 2 IBM may make improvements or changes in the products or the programs described in this publication at any time. Requests for technical information about IBM products should be made to your IBM Authorized Dealer or your IBM Marketing Representative.
Page 3 Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL Computer The IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL computer is one of the most advanced notebook computers available today. We are happy to offer this computer to help meet all your multimedia and mobile computing needs.
Page 4 Reinstalling the operating system Chapter 7. Changing the system resource setting Appendix A. Sending a fax Page 13. Attaching a printer Page 14. Communicating with infrared Page 15. Capturing a motion video Page 16. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 5 Frequently asked question Page 229. Troubleshooting chart Page 235. IBM help systems Page 259. Preserving battery power Page 90. Using passwords Page 101.
Page 6: About This Book
About This Book This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL computer ( h ereafter called the 760E, 760ED, or 760EL , or computer ). Chapter 1, “Getting Started, ” provides information about how to set up your computer.
Page 7: Information Notices
Viewing the Online Book Note: You can view this User's Guide online to retrieve information about The online book is not available in all the computer. countries. To start the online book preloaded in the hard disk of your computer, click on the Online Book icon in your operating system.
Page 8: Computer Models And Treatment Of Icons
Operating System/ 2 users. ( O S/ 2 ) users. Information for Microsoft Information for Microsoft Windows Version 3.11 Windows 95 users. users. Information for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Version 3.51 users. viii IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 9: Ergonomics Information
Questions about vision? IBM's visual display screens are designed to meet the highest standards and to provide you with clear, crisp images and large, bright displays that are easy to see, yet easy on the eyes. Of course, any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring.
Page 10 Keep the display screen clean and set the contrast and brightness to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 11: Safety Notice
The lithium battery (IBM P/ N 29H8924, UL-recognized component—File No. MH12210) on the system board of the computer can be replaced only by your dealer or an IBM service representative. It contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: (1) throw or immerse into water, (2) heat to more than 100°C...
Page 12: Laser Compliance Statement
Laser Compliance Statement The CD-ROM drive in the IBM ThinkPad 760ED is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive's classification label ( s hown below) is located on the top of the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE...
Page 13: Table Of Contents
PC Card Limitations under Suspend Mode ..Using the PC Card in Windows 95 ....xiii Copyright IBM Corp. 1996...
Page 14 ....Installing the CD-ROM Drive ....IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 15 ....Installing IBM OS/ 2 Warp Version 3 ....
Page 16 ... . Battery Power Problems ..... IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 17 ......Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates ...
Page 18 ........xviii IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 19: Chapter 1. Getting Started
......Using the Infrared Communication ....Capturing a Motion Video ( E nhanced Video Model Only) Copyright IBM Corp. 1996...
Page 20: Overall Setup Procedures
ThinkPad Features program to customize 1 2 3 Config Date/Time Password Start Up Test the performance of your computer. For Easy-Setup, see page 37. Restart For the ThinkPad Features program, see page 35. ThinkPad Features IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 21 Getting Started 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. However, on some computers, the Diskette Factory program is installed so you can create backup diskettes. On other computers, you will find utility and device driver diskettes packed in the box with the computer.
Page 22: Checking Your Items
The internal diskette drive is installed in the UltraBay when the This is a sample CD-ROM that CD-ROM drive is removed. includes audio and video clips ( a vailable in some countries). IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 23 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). Chapter 1. Getting Started...
Page 24 Getting Started Right-Side View Right-Side View IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 25: Setting Up Your Computer
Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer You are now ready to configure and start your computer. First, install the battery pack. 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.
Page 26 Getting Started IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 27 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.
Page 28 Getting Started IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 29 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.
Page 30 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. You can now start using your computer by proceeding to the next section, Walking through the ThinkPad Basics, or you can read Chapter 2 for more information about your computer. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 31: Walking Through The Thinkpad Basics
Walking through ThinkPad Basics Walking through the ThinkPad Basics The ThinkPad computer preloads a lot of useful software. This section introduces how to use your computer by using these pieces of software in the Windows 95 environment. Sending a Fax Message ( M wave Model Only) You can send or receive a fax message with the ThinkPad's Mwave feature and a preloaded application FaxWorks .
Page 32: Attaching A Printer
Windows 95. For more details, refer to the “Printing” section in the Windows 95 manual ( Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 ), which is contained in the Windows 95 package. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 33: Using The Infrared Communication
Walking through ThinkPad Basics Using the Infrared Communication Your ThinkPad computer is equipped with two infrared ports on the front and rear of the computer. Through each port you can share or transfer computer data without any cables between your computer and another computer equipped with an infrared port.
Page 34: Capturing A Motion Video ( E Nhanced Video Model Only)
Turn off the computer. Have your video camera and your video connector cable (yellow) 1 ready. Also, have the following video in-out cable 2 (shipped with the computer at the time of purchase) ready. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 35 Walking through ThinkPad Basics Note: Attach your video camera to the video-in connector 3 ( ) of the computer as follows: Make sure the arrow mark ( faces the top when you attach the video in-out cable to the video-in port of the computer. To connect the video camera and the video cable, see the video camera manual.
Page 36 You can save audio information concurrently using Digital Video Producer. For more information about Digital Video Producer and the video capture function, see “Using the Enhanced Video/ M PEG Features” on page 65. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 37: Chapter 2. Getting Familiar With Your Computer
......Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged ... Copyright IBM Corp. 1996...
Page 38: Identifying The Hardware Features
Identifying the Hardware Features Identifying the Hardware Features In this section, you can review the hardware features of your computer. Top View Front View With the CD-ROM drive With the diskette drive IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 39 Identifying the Hardware Features Top View The indicator lamps consist of the power-on, suspend, and battery-status lamps. (See page 24.) Front View 17 LCD indicator panel Color LCD screen PC Card slots (For details, see page 40.) (For using, see page 40.) (To use the PC Card software, see page 44.
Page 40 Identifying the Hardware Features Rear View Inside View Bottom View IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 41 The system-expansion serial-device cable. Power switch connector is used to connect the + The Power jack is IBM docking station or port where the AC Adapter cable is replicator. (For using the docking connected. station, see page 155.) 12 Option cover (For details, see page 146.)
Page 42: System-Status Indicators
For details, see page 87. 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. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 43 System-Status Indicators Item Meaning 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.
Page 44: Using The Fn Key Function
Places the computer in suspend mode. For more information about this mode, see page 94. Reserved — LCD/ e xternal Displays the computer output in the following order when an monitor switching external monitor is attached. External Both Monitor IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 45 Using the Fn Key Function Function Meaning Combination Reserved — Power mode When this key combination is pressed during battery-power switching 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.
Page 46: Operating With The Trackpoint Iii
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. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 47: Operating The Numeric Keypad
Operating the Numeric Keypad Operating the Numeric Keypad The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if they were a 10-key numeric keypad. Note: To enable the numeric keypad, press and hold Shift and then press The numeric keypad on the keyboard NumLk.
Page 48: Using Cd-Roms And Music Cds
When you use a CD-ROM or a music CD with your wave computer, make sure that Line/ C D is selected as the Auxiliary Control in the Mwave for OS/ 2 folder. ( S ee page 53.) IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 49 Using CD-ROMs and Music CDs Push and hold Push and hold for more than for more than Skips Stops 2 seconds 2 seconds Ejects Plays to the playing the CD next a CD the CD track Push once Push once (hold for less (hold for less than 2 seconds)
Page 50: Keeping The Computer From Being Damaged
Occasionally clean your computer as follows: 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. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 51: Chapter 3. Operating Your Computer
......Using the MPEG Playback for OS/ 2 ... . . Copyright IBM Corp. 1996...
Page 52 Using the Overlay with Media Player for Windows ..Operational Restrictions ....IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 53: Using The Thinkpad Features Program
Using the ThinkPad Features Program Using the ThinkPad Features Program To install the ThinkPad Features ThinkPad Features is a control program that allows you to program: configure your computer. Using the ThinkPad Features program, Chapter 7. you can easily set up and customize the built-in devices, such as the parallel port or infrared port.
Page 54: Using The Ps2 Commands
> Nul PS2 DISK 3 > Nul PS2 POwer 5 > Nul PS2 SPeed Fixed MIN > Nul PS2 STandby 3 > Nul PS2 IR OFf > Nul PS2 SErial OFf > Nul IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 55: Using Easy-Setup
Using Easy-Setup Using Easy-Setup The computer has a built-in system setup function called Easy-Setup . Easy-Setup has the following menu: Config shows information about installed memory and system board. Date/ T ime is used to set the current date and time. To set passwords: Password is used to set the power-on password, hard disk password, and supervisor password.
Page 56: Using The Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence
FDD-1 represents the first diskette drive found during system startup. When no diskette drive is installed in the UltraBay and if an attached docking station has a diskette drive, the diskette drive in the docking station is the first drive. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 57: Changing The Startup Sequence
Using Easy-Setup Changing the Startup Sequence To change the startup sequence: Start Easy-Setup and select the Start up icon. Move the cursor to the Reset icon; then press the Spacebar. Note: Move the cursor to the icon for the first device in the startup You cannot set a hard disk drive sequence;...
Page 58: Using The Lcd And An External Monitor
If your LCD is the TFT 800 × 600 LCD panel: Color Depth for Resolution Color Depth for Color Depth for the External the LCD “Both” Monitor 640×480 65,536 65,536 65,536 16,777,216 800×600 65,536 65,536 65,536 1024×768 — — IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 59: Changing The Resolution Or Color Depth For The Lcd
Using the LCD and an External Monitor If your LCD is the DSTN 800 × 600 LCD panel: Color Depth for Resolution Color Depth for Color Depth for the External the LCD “Both” Monitor 640×480 65,536 16,777,216 800×600 65,536 1024×768 —...
Page 60: Attaching An External Monitor
(or the screen might be damaged). a) Click on the Display ( ) icon in the ThinkPad Features program. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 61 Attaching an External Monitor b) Click on the Advanced... button. Note: Refer to the specifications for your You can select your display type from the monitor list, or click on external monitor to determine its a new resolution or refresh rate. supported resolutions and refresh rates.
Page 62: Using Pc Cards
Page 293. Using the PC Card Director Program To install the PC Card Director: Your computer comes with an advanced IBM program for PCMCIA called PC Card Director, which makes using PC Cards with your Chapter 7. computer easier by: Turning on and setting up a PC Card when you insert it in a PC Card slot ( c ommon enablers).
Page 63: Starting Pc Card Director
Using PC Cards Starting PC Card Director To start PC Card Director in OS/ 2 or Windows, select the PC Card Director folder or window; then select the PC Card Director icon. O S / 2 See PC Card Director help on how to use PC Card Director. For OS/ 2 : PC Card Director - Icon View PC Card Director...
Page 64: Restrictions On The Pc Cards Supported By The Computer
IBM 105MB PCMCIA hard disk drive ( P / N 74G8694) 8-bit or 16-bit slave DMA PC Cards Ask IBM or an IBM authorized dealer for more information about the different types of PC Cards. For more information about PC Cards, see Appendix B.
Page 65: Using The Option Diskette For The Pc Card
Using PC Cards If the Creating a Forced Configuration panel appears, select Yes. At the System Properties panel, select Close. Using the Option Diskette for the PC Card Option diskettes, which came with some PC Cards, might include PCMCIA software ( S ocket Service driver: IBMDSS01.SYS) that does not support your computer.
Page 66: Removing The Storage Pc Cards
Make sure the card status is off; then remove the storage PC Card. For DOS: Enter CARDPWR slot_number OFF at the DOS command prompt. slot_number means the PC Card slot number. You can use the EZPLAY program to check the slot number. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 67 Using PC Cards Hints—When Not Using the Optional PC Card Slots in OS/ 2 or Windows 3.11 O S / 2 When you do not use the following optional PC Card slots, you can remove the display of the PC Card slot icons representing slots that do not exist from the PC Card Director program's window by modifying the CONFIG.SYS file: When you are not using any of the following:...
Page 68: Using The Infrared Communication Feature
Sharp mode. To communicate between your computer and another computer, you need to run the same communication application on both computers. Refer to the application manuals for more information. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 69: Using The Mwave Dsp Features
Using the Mwave DSP Features Using the Mwave DSP Features The computer provides the Media Processor ( M wave DSP) feature, wave which is based on the digital signal processor ( D SP). It gives you high performance for audio and telephony functions. Note: In some countries, the Mwave This illustration shows the connections between the computer and...
Page 70 – Sound Blaster support in the DOS session – Data/ F ax modem – Speaker phone – Telephone answering machine – MPEG Audio For DOS: – Sound Blaster support – Data/ F ax modem IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 71: Using The Audio Function
Using the Mwave Audio Function Using the Audio Function Use the Mwave audio functions according to your operating system. Using the Audio Function for OS/ 2 The Mwave feature supports audio in the OS/ 2 environment through O S / 2 the Multimedia Presentation Manager/ 2 ( M MPM/ 2 ).
Page 72: Using The Audio Function For Windows
The Mwave feature supports audio for DOS games through Sound Blaster support. To enable Sound Blaster support for DOS games: Type FASTCFG at the command prompt; then press Enter. The FASTCFG utility opens. Select Games; then select OK. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 73 Using the Mwave Audio Function Solving a Memory Shortage Problem for Your Games If you do not have enough memory for your games, you should make a boot diskette before starting the DOS games. To make a boot diskette, do the following: Start DOS and insert a blank diskette into the diskette drive.
Page 74: Using The Telephony Function
To use the telephony functions, you need to connect a telephone line to your computer. DANGER To avoid shock hazard, do not connect the cable to or disconnect the cable from the telephone outlet on the wall during electrical storms. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 75: Using The Modem With Os/ 2
Using the Mwave Telephony Function When your computer has a modem/ f ax port with a square Note: If you use both the computer and a receptacle, first connect the ferrite-core end (connector 1 ) of the telephone with one telephone cable, telephone cable to the modem/ f ax port;...
Page 76: Using The Modem With Dos
Mwave telephony features. When you travel to other countries and use the Mwave telephony function, you need to select the country name from the list of countries in this window. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 77: Using The Ess Audiodrive Sound Feature
Using the ESS AudioDrive Sound feature Using the ESS AudioDrive Sound feature This section provides information about the audio functions supported by the ESS AudioDrive Sound feature. The ESS AudioDrive supports for Sound Blaster Pro applications. Note: Do not enter suspend mode when using the audio functions.
Page 78: Using The Midi/Joystick Port
O S / 2 program: a) Start the ThinkPad Features program. b) Select the MIDI/joystick ( ) icon. c) Click on Enable for MIDI or joystick; then click on OK. d) Restart the computer. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 79: Attaching A Television To The Computer
How to Attach a Television to the Computer Attaching a Television to the Computer You can attach a television (NTSC or PAL) to the computer and i d eo display the computer output on it. To display the computer output on the attached television, do the following: Attach the television to the computer as follows: a) Turn off the computer and television.
Page 80 When you use a PAL television attached to the computer, you can select 800×600 and 640×480 resolution modes. When you use an NTSC television attached to the computer, you can select only 640×480 resolution mode. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 81 How to Attach a Television to the Computer Switching Output between the LCD and the Television Note: When you attached a television to the computer, you can select Even if you selected television where to display computer output using: output, whenever you turn on the The Fn+F7 keys.
Page 82 Turn off the computer and attach the SVGA monitor to the external-monitor connector at the rear of the computer. Turn on the computer and start the ThinkPad Features program. Click on the CRT ( ) icon; then click on Enable External Display. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 83: Using The Enhanced Video/ M Peg Features
Using the Enhanced Video/ M PEG Functions Using the Enhanced Video/ M PEG Features The Enhanced Video feature provides the video overlay/ c apture and i d eo MPEG functions and video in-out port on the side of the computer to attach your home video equipment.
Page 84: Using The Video Overlay/ C Apture And Mpeg Functions For Os/ 2 Warp
When you want to play MPEG files: Select the Digital Video 3 icon, and click on File on the tool bar. Select Open to specify the MPEG file name. Select OK. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 85 WIN-OS/ 2 does not support the playing of MPEG files. screen. When you select IBM MPEG-2, MPEG Video, or CD-i/ V ideoCD in the Device Driver folder of Media Player, the following error message might appear:...
Page 86 If your video equipment has only one audio output connector, use the left-audio connector on the audio cable for connection. Check the Enhanced Video status. a) Open the ThinkPad Features program and select the Enhanced Video ( ) icon. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 87 Using the Enhanced Video/ M PEG Functions b) If Video capture/ M PEG status is enabled, go to step 4 on page 69. If not, continue to the next step. c) Click on Advanced; then click on the 1st IRQ list box and assign an IRQ for the device.
Page 88: Common Restrictions For Video Capture/ O Verlay And Mpeg
Do not select virtual screen in the ThinkPad Features program. Video overlay and capture are not supported in virtual screen mode, such as 1024×768 on an LCD or 800×600 on a television. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 89: Using The Video Overlay/ C Apture And Mpeg Functions For Windows 3.11 And Windows 95
Play ( ) icon. You can also use the IBM Video CD Player program to play a video CD or CD-i in Windows. For information on how to use this application, Help is available in the Video CD Player screen.
Page 90 To change the drive letter for MCI video CD/ C D-i and Video CD Player: Select Control Panel from the Main folder. Select Drivers. Select [MCI] CD-i/ V ideoCD . Click on Setup. Change the drive letter. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 91: Using The Mpeg Playback For Windows 95
Using the Enhanced Video/ M PEG Functions Using the MPEG Playback for Windows 95 The MPEG feature enables hardware to decode MPEG playback files under playback application programs. Important—Before Using Video CDs in Windows 95 When you play your video CDs, the playback speed might be slow or playback might stop intermittently.
Page 92 Play ( ) icon. You can also use the IBM Video CD Player program to play a video CD or CD-i in Windows. For information on how to use this application, Help is available in the Video CD Player screen.
Page 93: Using The Video-In (Video Capture And Video Overlay) For Windows 3.11 And Windows 95
Using the Enhanced Video/ M PEG Functions Click on the Multimedia icon. Select Advanced. Click on Media control device. Click on [MCI] CD-i/ V ideoCD . Confirm that “Use this Media Control device” is selected; then select Settings. Change the drive letter. Using the Video-in ( V ideo Capture and Video Overlay) for Windows 3.11 and Windows 95 You can use the capture applications supported by Video for...
Page 94 Open the ThinkPad Features program. b) Select the Enhanced Video ( ) icon. c) If Video capture/ M PEG status is enabled, go to step 5 on page 77. If not, continue to the next step. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 95: Using The Digital Video Producer For Windows
Using the Enhanced Video/ M PEG Functions d) Click on Advanced. e) Click on the 1st IRQ list box and assign an IRQ for the device. (The default IRQ is 11.) Restart the computer to make the IRQ setting take effect. Start the video capturing application program.
Page 96 DVP Capture saves the file with the name you specified in step 3. You can then save the file to a new name by choosing Save Captured File As from the File menu. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 97 Using the Enhanced Video/ M PEG Functions Select Exit from the File menu to close DVP Capture and return to DVP. DVP automatically imports the video file you just captured and displays it in the Media window. Drag your video clip from the Media window onto the tick bar ( d irectly above the video A track on the timeline).
Page 98 Select Save Single Frame from the File menu to save it as a bitmap file (with a .BMP extension). Using the DVP Help System To learn more about DVP or DVP capture, use the DVP online Help system. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 99: Using The Overlay With Media Player For Windows
Using the Enhanced Video/ M PEG Functions Using the Overlay with Media Player for Windows To view a video by using the overlay function with Windows Media Player, do the following: Open Media Player in Windows. Click on Device. Select MCI OVERLAY Driver. Operational Restrictions The following shows restrictions when using the Enhanced Video functions in Windows 3.11 or Windows 95:...
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Page 101: Chapter 4. Using Battery Power
Creating the Hibernation File ....Considerations for Hibernation Mode ... . Copyright IBM Corp. 1996...
Page 102: Charging The Battery Packs
You will have to discharge and recharge it three to six times to maximize battery operating time, and to keep battery status accuracy. The Quick Charger is available as an option to charge the battery packs. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 103: Replacing The Battery Pack
Replacing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack can be replaced with computer power on or off. To replace the battery pack without turning off the computer, follow these instructions: Important If you are using PC Cards, either connect the AC Adapter or stop the PC Card application and remove the PC Card before doing the following.
Page 104 Make sure the CD-ROM handle snaps into place after installing the CD-ROM drive. Close the keyboard. The computer resumes normal operation. If the computer does not resume normal operation, press the Fn key. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 105: Monitoring The Battery Status
Using the Battery Status Indicator Monitoring the Battery Status Battery power conditions can be determined through the battery status indicator and the Fuel-Gauge program. Using the Battery Status Indicator The battery status indicator ( ) shows the current status of the battery pack.
Page 106 Option... from the pull-down menu of the Fuel-Gauge program; then click on your choice to display the remaining power in either hours or percent. Fuel Restore Move Size Minimize Maximize Option... Close Switch To... About... IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 107: Using The Fuel-Gauge Program
Using the Fuel-Gauge Program Using the Fuel-Gauge Program The Fuel-Gauge program displays the following battery-pack conditions on the screen: O S / 2 Power mode Battery status Suspend or hibernation options Discharge option To install the ThinkPad Features program with the Fuel-gauge The Fuel-Gauge program is available in OS/ 2 or Windows.
Page 108: Preserving Battery-Pack Life
Recharging a battery pack that is not completely discharged can Discharge the battery pack occasionally by using the shorten battery life. Fuel-Gauge program. Turn off the computer whenever it is not in use. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 109: Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation
Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation To save battery power: Use Advanced Power Management ( A PM) APM allows you to reduce power consumption when your applications and devices are idle. Each operating system comes with its own APM. If you have purchased the computer with a preloaded operating system, APM is already installed correctly.
Page 110: Using The Battery Power-Management Function
It takes more time to return to normal operation from suspend mode than to return from standby mode, but the computer does not use as much power. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 111 Using Power Management The following figure shows the operations required when the computer moves from a power-off condition to operation mode, and vice versa. Operation Mode Press Press Any key Press Fn+F3 Fn key Open Press Press Power Fn+F4 Shutdown Switch Standby Mode Close...
Page 112: Standby Mode
To return to normal operation, press the Fn key. Suspend mode In suspend mode, all tasks are stopped and stored in memory to save power. When the computer resumes normal operation, the tasks are automatically restored. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 113 Using Power Management RediSafe suspend mode In RediSafe suspend mode, all tasks are stopped, and memory data and the status of the computer are stored on the hard disk drive. This prevents accidental loss of data during suspend mode. Resuming normal operation is faster in RediSafe suspend mode than it is in hibernation mode;...
Page 114: Considerations For Suspend Mode
Standby mode: When the computer is powered with ac power and is using one of the following IBM PC Cards, it enters standby mode : Page 94. – IBM 3270 Emulation Credit Card Adapter –...
Page 115 Docking Station ( option. Note: When the computer is using one of the following IBM modem You must set the Resume on cards and detects an incoming call while in suspend mode, the incoming call option in the...
Page 116: Hibernation Mode
Do not run any tasks while the hibernation file is being created. The computer uses battery power to enter hibernation mode. Therefore, it reserves some battery power when it is set to enter hibernation mode when a low-battery condition occurs. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 117 When the computer is powered with ac power and is using one of the following IBM PC Cards, it does not enter hibernation mode: – IBM 28.8/ 1 4.4 Data/ F AX Modem – IBM PCMCIA Data/ F AX Modem –...
Page 118 Using Power Management IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 119: Chapter 5. Protecting Your Computer
..... Removing the PC Card Lock ....Copyright IBM Corp. 1996...
Page 120: Using Passwords
Select the Password icon and then the Power-On icon ( selected when using Easy-Setup, a supervisor password is set. You must enter the supervisor password instead of the power-on password to use all Easy-Setup functions. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 121: Entering A Power-On Password
Do Not Forget Your Power-On Password! If you forget your power-on password, you cannot reset it. You have to take the computer to an IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the password canceled. Proof of purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the service.
Page 122: Changing A Power-On Password
Do Not Forget Your Power-On Password! If you forget your power-on password, you cannot reset it. You have to take the computer to an IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the password canceled. Proof of purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the service.
Page 123: Hard Disk Password
Using a Hard Disk Password Hard Disk Password The hard disk password helps you protect the information stored on your removable hard disk drive. Even if your hard disk was removed from the computer, the information stored in your hard disk cannot be accessed without the hard disk password.
Page 124: Setting A Hard Disk Password
Note the password and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your hard disk password, there is no way to reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. Neither an IBM authorized reseller nor IBM marketing representative can make the hard disk drive usable.
Page 125: Entering A Hard Disk Password
Using a Hard Disk Password Entering a Hard Disk Password If a hard disk password is set, the hard disk password prompt appears when: You turn on the computer. When the computer returns to normal operation from suspend or hibernation mode. requests the hard disk password for the hard disk in the main hard disk drive bay of the computer, requests the hard disk...
Page 126: Changing A Hard Disk Password
Note the password and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your hard disk password, there is no way to reset your password or recover data in the hard disk drive. Neither an IBM authorized reseller nor IBM marketing representative can make the hard disk drive usable.
Page 127: Removing A Hard Disk Password
Using a Hard Disk Password Removing a Hard Disk Password The procedure to remove a hard disk password depends on whether or not it is set to the same password as the power-on password. When the hard disk password is set the same as the power-on password: Remove the password by following the steps in “Removing a Power-On Password”...
Page 128: Supervisor Password
UltraBay of the SelectaDock Docking System, you cannot set the same supervisor password for it. (See page 113.) To set a supervisor password: Start Easy-Setup by pressing and holding F1 and then turning on the computer. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 129: Entering A Supervisor Password
Proof of purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the service. Neither an IBM authorized reseller nor IBM marketing representative can make the hard disk drive usable. If you are using more than one hard disk drive, see page 114.
Page 130 Do Not Forget Your Supervisor Password! Note the password and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your supervisor password, you have to take the computer to an IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the system board replaced.
Page 131: Removing A Supervisor Password
Using a Supervisor Password Removing a Supervisor Password To remove the supervisor password: Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then turn it Start Easy-Setup by pressing and holding F1 and then turning on the computer. When the power-on prompt ( ) appears, type your current supervisor password;...
Page 132 The supervisor password sets the hard disk password on the hard disk drive. Turn off the computer. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to set the supervisor password for each hard disk drive. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 133 Using a Supervisor Password Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password when Using Several Hard Disk Drives: To change or remove the supervisor password when using more than one hard disk drive on your computer: To change the supervisor password: Change or remove your supervisor password on your computer.
Page 134: Using The Personalization Editor
ThinkPad Features utility and see the online help. For OS/ 2 Users To use the personalization editor in OS/ 2 Warp, you need to install the WIN-OS/ 2 environment in the computer. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 135: Using Locks
Kensington locking devices and security features. MicroSaver Security System lock ( h ereafter called a Kensington IBM makes no comments, lock ) or a compatible lock. judgments, or warranties about the function, quality or performance of To protect PC Cards, you can use a PC Card lock.
Page 136: Using The Pc Card Lock
( S ee step 2 on page 7.) Attention: The hard disk drive is a very delicate device that needs careful handling. If it falls onto a hard surface, severe damage can occur. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 137 Using Locks Fit the upper portion of the PC Card lock into the two notches 1 as shown. Insert the lower portion of the PC Card lock into the openings 2 on the bottom edge of the computer. Slide the PC Card lock to the right. Chapter 5.
Page 138: Removing The Pc Card Lock
The hard disk drive is a very delicate from the upper portion. device that needs careful handling. If it falls onto a hard surface, severe Be sure to save the PC Card lock for future use. damage can occur. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 139: Chapter 6. Installing And Removing Options
Chapter 6. Installing and Removing Options This chapter provides information about how to install or remove external or internal devices and IBM options. Installing and Removing PC Cards ....
Page 140: Installing And Removing Pc Cards
PC Cards. To install the PCMCIA device driver: Chapter 7. Inserting the PC Card To insert the PC Card to the computer: Find the notched edge 1 of the PC Card as shown. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 141 Installing and Removing PC Cards Insert the PC Card into an appropriate slot according to your PC Card type. Slot covers open to the inside when you insert the PC Card. If you are using a Type I or Type II PC Card, insert it into either the upper slot 1 or the lower slot 2 .
Page 142: Removing The Pc Card
See page 48. Raise the PC Card eject button 1 for the PC Card you want to remove. Then press the PC Card eject button and remove the PC Card. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 143: Installing A Memory Option
Installing a Memory Option Installing a Memory Option Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a memory option, called a dual inline memory module , or DIMM , to increase your computer's memory.
Page 144 Which are you going to do? Install a DIMM Go to the next step. Remove a DIMM Go to step 10 on page 128. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 145 Installing a Memory Option Attention: Insert the DIMM ( a vailable as an option) into either of the When attaching the DIMM to the sockets on the DIMM adapter. DIMM adapter, place the DIMM a) Find the notch 1 on the side of the DIMM. adapter on a flat surface.
Page 146 Attach the DIMM adapter to the computer. a) Turn over the DIMM adapter. b) Place it into the memory slot and then align the connectors of the DIMM adapter 1 and the memory slot 2 . IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 147 Installing a Memory Option c) Press on the shaded area 1 until the DIMM adapter snaps into the memory slot connector. Press on three points ( b oth sides and center) of the shaded area. d) Make sure the DIMM adapter is firmly connected. Align the matching ( ) marks on the memory slot cover and the bottom of the computer;...
Page 148 You have installed the DIMM and DIMM adapter correctly. Exit Easy-Setup and go to next step. You need to reinstall the DIMM adapter. Go to page 125 and reinstall the DIMM adapter. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 149 Installing a Memory Option Slide the latch 1 to lock the memory slot cover. To prevent the installed DIMMs from being removed from the computer, attach a lock to the security keyhole. See page 117. Close the keyboard and reconnect all cables. Note If you changed the memory installed in the computer, create a new hibernation file to use hibernation mode.
Page 150: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
The capacity of the hard disk can be increased by replacing the original hard disk drive with an optional one. This option can be purchased through your IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer.
Page 151 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Remove the hard disk drive. Be careful to hold the drive as it comes out of the bay. Gently place it on a flat surface. After removing the drive, store it in the carrying case that contained the replacement drive. Insert the replacement drive.
Page 152: Installing The Cd-Rom Drive
Remove the front bezel from the inside of the computer. a) Slide the lever 1 on the bezel to the right as shown. b) Pull the upper portion of the bezel the remove the bezel. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 153 Installing the CD-ROM Drive Install the CD-ROM drive. Press area 1 until the drive snaps into the connector. Close the keyboard; then reconnect all cables. Chapter 6. Installing and Removing Options...
Page 154: Installing The Diskette Drive
The CD-ROM and diskette drives are very delicate devices that need careful handling. Do not press on, drop, or apply any shock to the drives when they are removed from the computer. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 155 Installing the Diskette Drive Install the diskette drive bezel on the inside of the computer. a) Fit notch 1 on the lower portion of the bezel into the catch at the bottom of the drive bezel slot 2 . b) Push the upper portion of the bezel into the slot until it snaps into place.
Page 156: Installing A Secondary Battery Pack In The Ultrabay
Make sure the security latch at the Lift the drive handle with the plastic tape, and remove the right side of the computer is unlocked. ( S ee step 2 on page 7.) CD-ROM drive or diskette drive. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 157 Installing a Secondary Battery Pack in the UltraBay Pinch together both holes and remove the spacer by lifting it up slightly. Place the spacer to cover the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive connector. a) Make sure the projected end 1 fits into the opening 2 . b) Place the spacer onto the connector and then open the battery connector cover.
Page 158 Go to step 12 on page 141. Note: Slide the diskette drive bezel slightly to the left and Keep the diskette drive bezel for remove it by pulling toward the front. future use. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 159 Installing a Secondary Battery Pack in the UltraBay Place the blank bezel at position 1 as shown and slide it to the right. Insert the secondary battery pack into the UltraBay. Close the keyboard and reconnect all cables. When Replacing the CD-ROM Drive or Diskette Drive Before you replace the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive in the UltraBay: 1.
Page 160: Installing A Secondary Hard Disk Drive In The Ultrabay
3 . Close any running applications on the computer; then make sure the CD-ROM tray is closed or no diskette is in the diskette drive. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 161 Installing a Secondary Hard Disk Drive in the UltraBay Attention: Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC Adapter and all To prevent damage to the CD-ROM cables from the computer. drive or diskette drive, make sure the AC Adapter is disconnected from the computer.
Page 162 Push the upper portion of the bezel into the slot until it snaps into place. c) Slide the lever 3 on the bezel to the left as shown. The following figure shows the installation as seen from the inside of the computer. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 163 Installing a Secondary Hard Disk Drive in the UltraBay Note: Place the hard disk holder (with the hard disk drive attached) You can see the lamp on the into the UltraBay. Press on the shaded area 1 as shown secondary hard disk, which turns on until the drive snaps into the connector;...
Page 164: Installing An Option In The Ultrabay
Open the LCD; then open the keyboard. Make sure the security latch at the Remove the battery pack. right side of the computer is unlocked. ( S ee step 2 on page 7.) IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 165 Installing an Option in the UltraBay Lift the drive handle with the plastic tape, and remove the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive. If the option you are installing has its own option cover to be attached at the left side of the computer, do the following: a) Push the current option cover 1 from the inside of the computer to remove it.
Page 166 1 as shown and slide it to the right. Refer to the manual that came with the option to install your option in the UltraBay. Replace the battery pack. Close the keyboard and reconnect all cables. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 167: Installing The Daa/ T Elephony Kit
If you are traveling to another country where the DAA/ T elephony Kit is not approved by the local telecommunications authorities, you may contact IBM or an IBM distributor in that country to check if you can purchase a modem of the ThinkPad DAA/ T elephony Kit that is approved for that country.
Page 168 On the left side of the computer, install the port cover 1 with the round opening that came with your option kit, and insert the metal port cover lock Close the keyboard. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 169 Installing the DAA/ T elephony Kit Connect the cables: DANGER To avoid shock hazard, do not connect the telephone cable to or disconnect it from the computer during electrical storms. Note: a) Connect one end of the DAA interface cable 1 to the Both ends of the DAA interface cable connector plug with the round receptacle.
Page 170: Attaching An External Numeric Keypad Or A Mouse
An external numeric keypad or a mouse can be attached directly to When you connect a mouse other the external-input-device connector. You can use both the IBM PS/ 2 than an IBM PS/ 2 Miniature Mouse, Miniature Mouse and TrackPoint III at the same time.
Page 171: Using The Serial Mouse And Other Pointing Devices
Using the IBM ThinkPad Space Saver Keyboard When using the IBM ThinkPad Space Saver Keyboard, do not install the device driver supplied with the Space Saver Keyboard. When the Space Saver Keyboard is used, the device driver on the computer's Utility Diskette automatically enables or disables the TrackPoint III of the computer when power is turned on.
Page 172: Attaching An External Keyboard
( 2 ). When the external keyboard is attached, the following keys are not available: Numeric keypad on the system keyboard External numeric keypad You should use the numeric keypad on the external keyboard. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 173: Using The Docking Station
Using the Docking Station Using the Docking Station To expand your computer resources, you can use a docking station such as the SelectaDock Docking System (PCI bus), Dock I (ISA bus), or Dock II (ISA bus). Using the SelectaDock Docking System Attention: The following shows how the computer is docked.
Page 174 ThinkPad Features program. 3. Click on PCI device setup. – Start the ThinkPad Features program and click on the Docking Station ( ) icon; then add a check mark for Enable secondary IDE device. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 175 Using the Docking Station Dock your computer to the SelectaDock Docking System; then turn on the computer. The computer automatically starts Easy-Setup and runs an autoconfiguration program to create a new configuration. After that, the computer restarts, and the new devices in the SelectaDock Docking System are available.
Page 176: Using The Dock I Or Dock Ii
Guide , which came with the Dock I or Dock II. Hints When an IBM Dock I is docked to the computer, you can adjust the sound volume by using the following key combinations: When you press and hold Fn and then press PgUp ( the sound volume increases.
Page 177 Using the Docking Station When you install an ISA adapter card, you need to ensure that Note: To set a jumper or the DIP switches the resource setting (such as IRQ or DMA) for the new ISA on the adapter card, see the manual adapter card does not conflict with settings for the other devices that came with the adapter card.
Page 178: Using The Scsi Device With The Dock I
Assign the same interrupt level as the one you checked in the step 1 for the ISA resource. For example, if the interrupt level for the Dock I SCSI is 11, assign 11 for the ISA resource. Click on OK. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 179: Using The Security Plate For The Docking Station
Using the Security Plate for the Docking Station When you dock the computer to the docking station, you can use the security plate to protect your computer from being removed. To use the security plate: Attach the security plate to the security keyhole at the right side of the computer.
Page 180 IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 181: Chapter 7. Installing Software
....Installing IBM OS/ 2 Warp Version 3 ....
Page 182 Installing the MPEG Device Driver for Windows 3.11 . . . Installing the IBM Video CD Player for Windows 3.11 Installing Software for Windows 95 ....
Page 183 Installing Software Installing MIDI Sample Files ....Configuring the Mwave Modem ....Installing the AudioDrive Support Software for Windows NT Changing the Default Setting .
Page 184: Installing The Operating System And Device Drivers
You should make a backup copy of the online book before beginning the reinstallation process. The operating systems supported by your computer are: IBM Operating System/ 2 ( O S/ 2 ) Warp Version 3 IBM PC DOS Version 7.0 MS-DOS Version 6.2...
Page 185 Start, Accessories, System Tools, and then Create System Disks.) For the device driver diskettes, also check the IBM PC Company home page ( http:/ / w ww.pc.ibm.com/ s upport.html ). Updated version of diskettes may be available on the Internet.
Page 186: Installing Software For Os/ 2 Warp
ESS AudioDrive support software Page 180. 5 Install the Infrared device driver Page 181. 6 Install the ThinkPad display driver Page 182. Install the Enhanced video and MPEG device driver i d eo Page 183. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 187: Before Installing Os/ 2 Warp
Installing OS/ 2 Software Before Installing OS/ 2 Warp Important If your computer is the 760EL (ESS AudioDrive model), you must do the procedure described in this section before you install OS/ 2 Warp. Otherwise, the OS/ 2 installation stops and you cannot complete the installation.
Page 188: Installing Ibm Os/ 2 Warp Version 3
OS/ 2 Warp. Follow the instructions in the – Select No Support Installed, not PCMCIA Feature, at README.1ST file in diskette 1 of the System Configuration screen. that FixPak. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 189 Installing OS/ 2 Software If you are using a 760ED and installing the CD-ROM version of OS/ 2 Warp using the CD-ROM drive, select one of the following according to your configuration: – To use the CD-ROM drive and an externally attached diskette drive, go to page 172.
Page 190 When you are prompted to insert OS/ 2 Warp Diskette 1, insert it into the external diskette drive and the OS/ 2 Warp CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 191 Installing OS/ 2 Software Note: Follow the instructions on the screen until the installation is If you have the OS/ 2 Warp FixPak complete. 10 (XR0010) or later, install it after Pay attention to the following during installation: you complete the installation of OS/ 2 Warp.
Page 192 C:\OS2IMAGE\>loaddskf disk .dsk a: /f/y Install OS/ 2 Warp as follows: a) With the OS/ 2 Warp Installation Diskette still inserted in the diskette drive, restart your computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 193 Installing OS/ 2 Software b) Follow the instructions on the screen; however, pay Note: Because your CD-ROM drive is not attention to the following during installation: yet installed in the computer and Select VGA as the Primary Display at the System cannot be recognized automatically Configuration screen.
Page 194: Installing The Cd-Rom Device Driver For Os/ 2
System Configuration screen) when installing OS/ 2 Warp, you do not need to install the CD-ROM device driver. Continue with “Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for OS/ 2 ” on page 177. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 195: Installing The Thinkpad Features Program For Os/ 2
Installing OS/ 2 Software Have the diskettes that came with the OS/ 2 system ready; then install the CD-ROM device driver for OS/ 2 : Start OS/ 2 Warp; then open OS/ 2 System, System Setup, and then Selective Install. Select the CD-ROM Device Support icon.
Page 196: Installing The Pc Card Director For Os/ 2
Follow the instructions on the screen. Click on OK when you have completed the installation. After the installation is complete, close all applications, remove the diskette from the diskette drive, and restart the computer. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 197: Installing The Mwave Dsp Support Software For Os/ 2
Installing OS/ 2 Software Installing the Mwave DSP Support Software for OS/ 2 If you have multiple operating systems, you might need to install the wave Mwave DSP support software for each operating system. For example, to enable OS/ 2 and Windows applications for Mwave Note: functions, install the Mwave DSP support software for both OS/ 2 When installing an operating system,...
Page 198: Installing The Ess Audiodrive Support Software For Os/ 2
ES1688 WinOS2/ W indows Audio. selected the multimedia software support. Click on Install; then follow the instructions on the screen. When you have completed the installation, restart the computer. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 199: Installing The Infrared Device Driver For Os/ 2
Installing OS/ 2 Software Installing the Infrared Device Driver for OS/ 2 The infrared device driver for OS/ 2 Warp is included in the application TranXit for OS/ 2 . If you have an infrared application such as TranXit version 1.0 for Windows that runs in WIN-OS/ 2 , install the WIN-OS/ 2 infrared device driver: Start OS/ 2 Warp.
Page 200: Installing The Thinkpad Display Device Driver For Os/ 2
Before you begin installing the display driver, set the display Page 35. device mode to LCD : open the ThinkPad Features program and select the LCD ( ) icon, or at the command prompt, type PS2 SC LCD and press Enter. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 201: Installing The Enhanced Video/ M Peg Device Driver For Os/ 2
Installing OS/ 2 Software To install the ThinkPad display device driver: Start OS/ 2 Warp. Insert the Video Features Diskette for OS/ 2 into the diskette drive and open the OS/ 2 full screen or OS/ 2 window. Go to the A: prompt; then type INSTALL and press Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Page 202 Make sure the drive letter is A:; then click on OK. Select all of the driver listed on the screen; then click on Install. Follow the instructions on the screen. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 203: Installing Software For Dos
Page 187. 4 Install the PC Card Director Page 188. Installing IBM PC DOS Version 7.0 To install DOS, follow the instructions in the operating-system documentation. If you also are installing Microsoft Windows 3.11, go to “Installing Microsoft Windows Version 3.11” on page 190.
Page 204: Installing The Cd-Rom Device Driver For Dos
Sets the power-saving mode to OFF. When using DOS with another operating system ( f or example, when using it with OS/ 2 in dual boot), set the power-saving mode to OFF using this parameter. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 205: Installing The Thinkpad Features Program For Dos
Installing DOS Software Note For the software parameter in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, refer to the README file in the CD-ROM Driver Diskette. If you are using DOS SMARTDRV caches and planning to use a photo CD or multisession discs, you have to add the /U parameter to the SMARTDRV line in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Page 206: Installing The Pc Card Director For Dos
Default choices are already highlighted at the Selector screens. Note: After the installation is complete, remove any diskette from the Whenever you update the diskette drive and restart the computer. CONFIG.SYS file, see page 279. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 207: Installing Software For Windows Version 3.11
Installing Windows 3.11 Software Installing Software for Windows Version 3.11 This section describes the installation procedures for Windows Version 3.11 and its device drivers for your ThinkPad computer. Important Before reinstalling the operating system and device drivers, you need to create all installation diskettes using the Diskette Factory program (a diskette backup program that is preloaded on your computer).
Page 208: Installing Microsoft Windows Version 3.11
Express Setup or Custom Setup, type C for Custom to install Windows may have Setup. changed to C:\OS2\MDOS\WINOS2 (C is the drive on which you installed OS/ 2 ). If so, change the path to: C:\WINDOWS IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 209 Hardware Compatibility List with an asterisk, press F1 for Help. Computer: MS-DOS System Display: Mouse: Microsoft, or IBM PS/2 d) Using the Up Arrow ( ), highlight MS-DOS System and press Enter. e) Select MS-DOS System with APM from the list and press Enter.
Page 210 CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT as follows: C:\WINDOWS\SMARTDRV.EXE C:\DOS\SMARTDRV.EXE When you start Windows from the DOS prompt, do not close the LCD while the program is loading; if you do, the computer will stop running. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 211: Installing The Thinkpad Display Driver For Windows 3.11
MS-DOS System with APM Display: Cyberxxxx 1 24×768 256 small font Mouse: Microsoft, or IBM PS/2 Press Enter to continue the installation. After the installation is complete, remove any diskette from the diskette drive and restart the computer. Chapter 7. Installing Software...
Page 212: Installing The Thinkpad Features Program For Windows 3.11
Select File from the Program Manager window; then select Run... from the pull-down menu. Insert the PC Card Director Diskette for DOS and Windows into the diskette drive; then type A:PCMINSTW and press Enter. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 213: Installing The Mwave Dsp Support Software For Windows
Installing Windows 3.11 Software Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Default choices are already highlighted at the choice screens. After the installation is complete, remove any diskette from the diskette drive and restart the computer. Installing the Mwave DSP Support Software for Windows 3.11 To install the Mwave DSP support software: wave Start Windows.
Page 214: Installing The Ess Audiodrive Support Software For Windows 3.11
Run... from the pull-down menu. Insert the AudioDrive Features Diskette for Windows into the diskette drive of your computer; then type A:\SETUP and press Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 215: Installing The Enhanced Video/ M Peg Device Driver And The Video Cd Player For Windows 3.11
Installing Windows 3.11 Software Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows 3.11 Note: To install the infrared device driver: When installing an operating system, Start Windows; then insert the Infrared Features Diskette into you need to install the Infrared the diskette drive. device driver.
Page 216: Installing The Mpeg Device Driver For Windows 3.11
CD-i movies, and video CDs. Important If this is not your first time installing the MPEG device driver for Windows 3.11, remove IBM MPEG-2 and CD-i/ V ideoCD from the Installed Driver list in the Drivers menu. To install the MPEG device driver:...
Page 217: Installing The Ibm Video Cd Player For Windows 3.11
6. After you have completed the installation, restart Windows. Installing the IBM Video CD Player for Windows 3.11 The IBM Video CD Player for Windows enables playback of video CDs or CD-i movies with more options than with the Media player: Start Windows.
Page 218: Installing Software For Windows 95
Install the CD-ROM device driver Page 210. 8 Install the Enhanced video/ M PEG device driver and Video CD Player Page 212. Also, if you use the docking station, see page 214 and page 215. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 219: Installing Microsoft Windows 95
Installing Windows 95 Software Installing Microsoft Windows 95 Install Windows 95 as described in its documentation. To Avoid Problems While Installing If you encounter a problem while installing Windows 95, refer to the following: If the screen blacks out during installation, do the following: 1.
Page 220 Have Disk button and click on Make sure the following is shown as the selection: For TFT model: IBM ThinkPad ( C yber9385/ 8 2) PCI For DSTN model: IBM ThinkPad ( C yber9320) PCI Then click on OK.
Page 221: Installing The Thinkpad Features Program For Windows 95
Installing Windows 95 Software If you want to change the monitor type, screen resolution, or color depth, do the following: Move the mouse pointer to the desktop and click the right mouse button. When pop-up menu appears, select Properties. In the Display Properties window, click on the Setting tab; then click on the Change Display Type button.
Page 222: Installing The Pc Card Director For Windows 95
PCMCIA support software): Start Windows 95; then select My Computer, Control Panel, and then PC Card. Select No for the question “Are you using a PC card to install Windows?” and click on Next. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 223: Installing The Socket Services Device Driver
OK button. You will see the “PCIC or compatible PCMCIA controller on IBM system” item in the “Models:” list. Click on the OK button. IBMCSS01.VXD and IBMPCDIF.VXD will be listed in the Driver files: list.
Page 224: Installing The Pc Card Director For Windows 95
Click on the Finish button when you see “A:\INSTALLP.EXE” on the screen. Click on the Continue button when the opening panel of the installation program appears on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 225: Installing The Mwave Dsp Support Software For Windows 95
Installing Windows 95 Software Installing the Mwave DSP Support Software for Windows 95 Do one of the following: wave If you are installing the Mwave DSP support software for Windows for the first time, you need to install Mwave DSP support software for Windows 95 and MIDI sample files.
Page 226: Installing The Mwave Midi Sample Files
Start Windows 95; then open My Computer. Click on Control Panel and then System to open the System Properties window. Click on the Device Manager tab; then double-click on Sound, video, and game controllers from the list. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 227: Installing The Infrared Device Driver For Windows 95
Installing Windows 95 Software Double-click on ESS AudioDrive; then click on the Driver tab. Click on the Change Driver button; then click on the Have Disk... button. Insert the AudioDrive Features Diskette for Windows 95 into the diskette drive; then type A: and click on OK. If an error message appears on the screen, do steps 7 to 9.
Page 228: Installing The Cd-Rom Device Driver For Windows 95
CD-ROM drive. You do not need to do the following procedure. Go to “Installing the Enhanced Video/ M PEG Device Driver and the Video CD Player for Windows 95” on page 212. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 229 Installing Windows 95 Software If you installed Windows 95 in a computer on which DOS and Windows had been already installed, you need to disable the DOS/ W indows CD-ROM device driver to use the correct Windows 95 generic ATAPI CD-ROM device driver. To disable the DOS/ W indows CD-ROM device drivers: Start Windows 95 and go to the MS-DOS command prompt.
Page 230: Installing The Enhanced Video/ M Peg Device Driver And The Video Cd Player For Windows 95
Restart the computer to make the video overlay/ c apture device driver effective. To use the video capture and playback functions, refer to the Windows 95 documentation or your video capture/ p layback software manual. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 231: Installing The Mpeg Device Driver For Windows 95
Insert the MPEG Features Diskette for Windows 95 into the diskette drive; then click on Have Disk..Highlight IBM MPEG CD-i/ V ideoCD ( m ci) ; then click on OK. Click on OK; then click on Finish. Click on Finish.
Page 232: Installing The Ibm Video Cd Player For Windows 95
Installing Windows 95 Software Installing the IBM Video CD Player for Windows 95 The IBM Video CD Player application enables the playback of video CDs and CD-i movies with more options than the Windows 95 standard Media Player. To install the IBM Video CD Player: Start Windows 95;...
Page 233: Using Windows 95 With The Dock Ii
Installing Windows 95 Software Using Windows 95 with the Dock II When you use the Dock II with your computer and Windows 95, you need to disable the host adapter SCSI BIOS for Dock II. You can disable the host adapter SCSI BIOS by using either the Dock II SCSISelect utility or the DIP switches in the Dock II: Using the Dock II SCSISelect Utility...
Page 234: Installing Software For Windows Nt Workstation Version
Before you install Windows NT in your computer, you may need to get some updated software from IBM (or Microsoft) as follows: How to Get the Updated Software IBM PC Company is providing the updated software through...
Page 235 2 Install the ThinkPad Video Features Diskette for Windows NT 3.51 Page 218. 3 Install the Windows NT PCMCIA Token Ring Device Driver, NTTRCC for IBM PCMCIA Token Ring User Page 220. 4 Install the Windows NT ThinkPad Features Program Diskette, UTTP1WNT Page 221.
Page 236: Installing Microsoft Windows Nt
Review the Windows NT installation guide. If you need to in the IBM docking station. use such PC Card hard disk drives ( s uch as the IBM 105MB/ 2 60MB hard disk drive, Integral Peripherals Viper 105MB/ 2 60MB disk, Maxtor Mobile Max131, or the other...
Page 237: Using The Video Features Diskette For The External Monitor
Installing Windows NT Workstation Software Restart Windows NT to make the change effective. The display resolution has been set to “640x480/ 2 56 colors” as the default. To change the resolution or refresh rate, do the following: Go to Control Panel and click on Display. At the Display Setting menu, click on List All Modes, and select the color palette, desktop area, and refresh frequency as you want to set.
Page 238: Windows Nt
PCMCIA 16/ 4 Token Ring Credit Card adapter II, and IBM PCMCIA Token Ring Auto 16/ 4 Credit Card adapter. When you use these token ring cards, you need to install the IBM PCMCIA Token Ring Device Driver. Use the Windows NT PCMCIA Token Ring Device Driver files in NTTRCC.ZIP for your Windows NT.
Page 239: Installing The Thinkpad Features Program For Windows Nt
Installing Windows NT Workstation Software When you are prompted, insert the driver diskette in the diskette drive. Follow the instructions on the screen. When you are finished adding the adapter, click on OK and follow the instructions on the screen. Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows NT Note: To install the ThinkPad Features program:...
Page 240: Installing The Mwave Dsp Support Software For Windows Nt
After installing the Mwave driver, you need to configure the communication port number to assign the Mwave modem resources for Windows NT: Start the ThinkPad Feature program, and double-click on the Modem ( ) icon. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 241: Installing The Audiodrive Support Software For Windows Nt
Installing Windows NT Workstation Software Note: Select one of the COM ports in the window. A warning message appears if the Click on OK. COM port is already used. In the Main group, double-click on Control Panel. Then double-click on Ports. Verify that the list of COM ports includes the COM port that you chose in the ThinkPad Feature program.
Page 242: Changing The Default Setting
To change the default setting, do the following: Start the ThinkPad Feature program, and change the default settings. Shut down and restart Windows NT. Open the Windows NT Control Panel and click on Drivers. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 243: Playback And Recording
Installing Windows NT Workstation Software Click on Setup..., and change the interrupt level and DMA channel; then click on OK. If the base I/ O address is also changed by the ThinkPad Feature program, the ESS Audio Configuration Panel warns you that you need to change the base I/ O address also.
Page 244 ThinkPad PIIX IDE Driver is listed. Select Close to exit SCSI Adapter Setup, exit Windows NT Setup, and restart the computer when prompted. After the installation, the PIIXIDE.SYS file is stored in the c:\<Win NT directory>\System32\Drivers directory. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 245: Chapter 8. Solving Computer Problems
Important Use this chapter to test only IBM products. Non-IBM products can cause misleading error information or incorrect computer responses. When testing non-IBM products, refer to the instructions supplied with those products.
Page 246 ... About Your Warranty ..... . . IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 247: Common Problems And Frequently Asked Questions
Troubleshooting Common Problems and Frequently Asked Questions This section provides: Common problems and their corresponding actions. Frequently asked questions and their answers. Common Problems and Actions Problem Action My modem application does not Verify that: work with the Mwave modem. You have started the Mwave modem as following: –...
Page 248 Director Diskette for OS/ 2 and Windows 95. ( I f the PC Card Director Diskette for OS/ 2 and Windows 95 did not come with the computer, create it using the Diskette Factory program.) IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 249 Troubleshooting Problem Action My computer does not show as Performance varies depending on your hardware and software good performance as I expected. configurations such as memory size, swapper file size, or smart drive settings. Also, close any windows you are not using; for example, when there is no CD in the CD-ROM drive, make sure the Media Player window is closed.
Page 250: Frequently Asked Questions And Answers
Diskette Factory program or any other backup programs. If drivers? you cannot use the Diskette Factory program, do the following: In the U.S., access the IBM PC Company BBS to get the latest versions of device driver diskettes. Purchase the operating system diskettes or device driver diskettes.
Page 251: Testing The Computer
Troubleshooting Testing the Computer The following shows a basic way to test the computer: Turn on the computer. The power-on self-test (POST) runs automatically. If the test ends without detecting an error, one of the following occurs: The operating system or application screen appears. A password prompt appears on the screen, if a password has been set.
Page 252 235. Return to step 3 on page 233 and start Easy-Setup again. If you still cannot start Easy-Setup, find the problem in the troubleshooting charts starting on page 235. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 253: Troubleshooting Charts
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Charts In the charts, x can be any character. Error Codes and Screen Messages Screen Message and Its Action Meaning The computer cannot find the startup drive. Do the following: I9990301 I9990302 1. Turn off the computer. I9990305 2.
Page 254 System, turn off the computer and reinstall it in the main hard disk drive bay. 2. Turn off the computer; then turn it on again. 3. Change the hard disk password to the supervisor password at the hard disk password prompt. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 255 Troubleshooting Screen Message and Its Action Meaning 16 x or 17 x Follow the instructions on the screen. (Undefined date or configuration error) There is a device configuration error. (Device configuration Check that the hard disk drive and the device in the UltraBay are installed firmly error) in the connectors.
Page 256 The date and time screen appears when neither the date nor the time is set in the date and time screen. the computer. Set the date and time by typing or clicking on the to set the numbers; 1996 then click on the OK button. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 257 Troubleshooting Screen Message and Its Action Meaning Power-on password A power-on or supervisor password was set. To use the computer, type the prompt. correct password and press Enter (see page 102). If the power-on password is not accepted, a supervisor password might have been set.
Page 258: Lcd Blank Or Power-On Problems
Only the cursor appears. Reinstall your operating system and turn on the computer. If there is still a problem, have the computer serviced. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 259 Troubleshooting Problem Action xxxxx KB OK appears Have the computer serviced. and the computer halts. The screen is unreadable Verify that: or distorted. The ThinkPad display driver is installed correctly (refer to the Chapter 7 for installation instructions). The refresh rate settings in the ThinkPad Features program's display setup screen (under the Advanced.
Page 260: Other General Problems
A Kensington lock or compatible lock is not in use. The security latch at the right side of the computer is unlocked. (See step 2 on page 7.) Note: Slide the keyboard latches toward the front to open the keyboard. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 261: What If Testing Cannot Find The Problem
Troubleshooting What If Testing Cannot Find the Problem? If the test programs do not find the problem, use these troubleshooting charts: Battery Power Problems Problem Action When you are using OS/ 2 Discharge the battery pack; then recharge it using the Fuel-gauge program (see or Windows, the message, page 90).
Page 262: Cd-Rom Drive Problems
CONFIG.SYS file. The CD-ROM tray does Insert a pin into the CD-ROM emergency eject hole to eject the CD-ROM tray. not open with the ( S ee page 20.) CD-ROM eject button. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 263: Diskette Drive Problems
Troubleshooting Problem Action The compact disc cannot Verify that: be read. The compact disc is not dirty. Clean it with a CD-ROM cleaner kit. The compact disc is not defective. Try another compact disc. The compact disc is placed in the tray with the label side up. The compact disc is a compatible format as follows: –...
Page 264: Enhanced Video/ M Peg Feature Problems
( S electaDock Docking System, Dock I, or Dock 2. Click on the Docking Station ( ) icon and put a check mark by Enable II) does not work. secondary IDE device. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 265: External Monitor Problems
Troubleshooting External Monitor Problems Problem Action The screen is blank. Verify that: The power cord for the external monitor is plugged into a working electrical outlet and into the external monitor. The external monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted.
Page 266: Television Problems
The screen is blank. Even if you selected television output, whenever you turn on the computer, its output is always displayed first on the LCD. Use the Fn+F7 keys to display output on the television. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 267: Suspend And Hibernation Problems
98). combination. Are you using PC Cards? If you are using one of the IBM communication PC Cards listed in the “Considerations for Hibernation Mode” on page 98, the computer cannot enter hibernation mode. To enter hibernation mode, stop the communication program, and then remove the PC Card or turn off the power to the PC Card slot using the PC Card Director.
Page 268: Infrared Communication Problems
The communicating device is using an equivalent communication speed. There is no device radiating infrared rays, such as remote-controlled devices or wireless headphones, near the computer or device. Direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps are not near the computer or device. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 269: Keyboard, External Numeric Keypad, And Pointing Device Problems
If you are using Windows 3.11, make sure Computer is set as MS-DOS System with APM. See page 190. If you are using a mouse that is not compatible with the IBM PS/ 2 mouse, disable the TrackPoint III using the ThinkPad Features program.
Page 270: Mwave Dsp Feature Problems ( A Udio And Telephony)
A modem application is Verify that: not working. You did not close the modem window instead of minimizing it. The modem is set to support the speed you are trying to use. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 271: Option Problems
Action An IBM option that was Verify that: just installed does not The option is designed for the IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL work. computer. The option has been installed correctly by following the instructions supplied with the option or this book.
Page 272: Pc Card Problems
If your PC Card does not support the PC Card Standard ( 1 995) or PCMCIA Release 2.0 and 2.01, you cannot use PC Card Director. Contact your PC Card supplier. Your PC Card is working by following the diagnostic instructions for your PC Card, if any. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 273 Troubleshooting Problem Action The PC Card is Verify that: recognized by PC Card The PC Card enabler is installed. Director, but the “Not Refer to the manuals supplied with your PC Card. Ready” message is If you are using the EMS driver under DOS: shown.
Page 274: Printer Problems
If the preceding items are correct and there is still a problem, contact your IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative for help.
Page 275: Getting Service
Troubleshooting Getting Service If you need further assistance, call your IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative. When requesting service, describe the error message or problem to the service representative. Error messages can help identify what service action is required and help the service representative provide quick and efficient service.
Page 276: Listing Installed Options
The machine type and serial number 1 are located on the bottom of the computer. The machine type has a prefix of Type. The serial number has a prefix of S/ N . IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 277: Getting Help By Telephone
Getting Service Using the HelpWare Support Family IBM HelpWare is the full-service solution for IBM PC service and support, wherever IBM products are sold and serviced. Purchasing an IBM PC hardware product entitles you to standard, no-fee help and support during the warranty period.
Page 278: Thinkpad Easyserv
ThinkPad EasyServ ThinkPad EasyServ is a courier repair service for IBM Mobile products in which your ThinkPad computer will be picked up, sent to IBM for repair, and then returned back to the location of your choice. This service is available at no additional charge during the warranty period.
Page 279: Getting Information By Fax
System 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Follow the recorded instructions, and the requested information will be sent to your fax machine. To access the IBM PC Company Automated Fax System, do the following: In the U.S., call 1-800-426-3395.
Page 280: Enhanced Pc Support Line
Enhanced PC Support Line Enhanced PC Support is available for desktop and mobile IBM computers that are not connected to a network. Technical support is provided for IBM computers and IBM or non-IBM options, operating systems, This service includes technical support for:...
Page 281: Ordering Support Line Services
In Canada, contact IBM Direct at 1-800-465-7999, or: – Call 1-800-465-3299. – Select the HelpWare catalog. In all other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. For more information or to purchase these services: In the U.S., call 1-800-772-2227.
Page 282: Warranty And Repair Services
In all other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Consulting If you want to better understand and more effectively use IBM PC Servers and other Personal Computer products, in the U.S. you can purchase HelpWare Consult Line support. This service offers telephone access to experts for consultation on agreed-to topics.
Page 283: Obtaining Ibm Operating System Updates
1-800-992-4777. IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative. Ordering Publications Additional publications are available for purchase from IBM. For a list of publications available in your country: In the U.S. and Puerto Rico, call IBM PC Books at 1-800-426-7282. In Canada, call 1-800-465-1234.
Page 284 Getting Service IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 285: Appendix A. System Resources
When you want to disable the Ethernet PC Card and enable the Sound Blaster, open the ThinkPad Features program, click on the Audio ( ) icon; then click on the Advanced button. You can enable the Sound Blaster at the Audio/ A larm Advanced Setup screen. Copyright IBM Corp. 1996...
Page 286 Install the adapter card in the docking station. List of system resources: You can see from the list of default settings on page 272 which system resources are already used by the devices in the computer. Page 272. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 287: Avoiding System Resource Conflicts When Using Pc Cards
System Resources Avoiding System Resource Conflicts When Using PC Cards When you do a network remote program load (RPL) or start the computer from a PC Card, you must make sure that the system resources used by the PC Card do not conflict with the resources used by other devices. Using the ThinkPad Features Program O S / 2 When PC Card resources conflict with a built-in device, you can resolve the...
Page 288 A window appears at the bottom of the screen for you to select the RPL speed. If you are using a token-ring card, select 4 (4Mbps) or 16 (16Mbps) for the RPL speed. Click on OK or press Enter; then restart the computer. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 289 System Resources Starting the Computer from an ATA PC Card To start the computer from an ATA PC Card: Using the PS2 command or ThinkPad Features program, check that there is no conflict between the system resources used by the PC Card and by other devices.
Page 290: List Of System Resources
Video/ M PEG (for the disabled Enhanced Video model) 10, 5, 7, 11, 15, 4E30–4E3F, 8E30–8E3F, or None 7, 0, 1, or 6 wave or disabled CE30–CE3F Mwave DSP Device IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 291 System Resources Memory Address System Resources I/O Address (Hex) (Hex) Channel 5, 7, 10, 11, or 0220–022F or 0240–024F None 1, 0, 6, or 7 disabled Sound Blaster 5, 7, 10, 11, or 0330–0332 or 0300–0302 None None MIDI Port i d eo disabled None...
Page 292 Sound Blaster Guide or Dock II choices and MIDI share User's Guide . Do not (including the same IRQ. select Disabled when “disabled”) OS/ 2 is used. must be selected. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 293: Appendix B. Advanced Information For Pc Cards
O S / 2 To start Auto Configurator Utility for OS/ 2 or Windows, select the Auto Configurator Utility ( ) icon from the PC Card Director window. The operation for OS/ 2 and for Windows is the same. Copyright IBM Corp. 1996...
Page 294 Deleting a Registered Card Select the PC Card you want to delete from Selected Cards in the Auto Configurator Utility main panel. Click on the Delete button. Click on the Save button. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 295 Advanced Information for PC Cards Changing the Registered Order for PC Cards To change the order of the registered PC Cards, do the following: Click on the Order... button in the Auto Configurator Utility main panel. The operation for OS/ 2 and for Windows is the same. Refer to the following to change the order of the PC Cards in the list: Moving a card toward the bottom a) Select the PC Card you want to move.
Page 296 COM number of the serial port Memory window address Memory window size Card offset address Click on the OK button, and save the changes. To cancel the changes, click on the Cancel button. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 297: Adding To The Config.sys File
Advanced Information for PC Cards Adding to the CONFIG.SYS File For PC Card Director to work correctly, the PC Card device drivers (which make up the structured file of PC Card Director) must be registered in the CONFIG.SYS file. These drivers are automatically registered in the CONFIG.SYS file when you install PC Card Director following the instructions in Chapter 7.
Page 298 Power Management Support driver ( $ ICPMOS2.SYS) in the CONFIG.SYS file. If you don't have the Power Management Support driver, the Storage Card Device Manager must be added at the end of the CONFIG.SYS file. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 299: Registered Drivers And Standard Rules For Dos And Windows
Advanced Information for PC Cards Registered Drivers and Standard Rules for DOS and Windows The following is a sample of the CONFIG.SYS file for DOS and Windows: DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE FRAME=D X=C8 -CFFF DEVICEHIGH=C:\THINKPAD\IBMDSS14.SYS Socket Services (CardBus controller) DEVICEHIGH=C:\THINKPAD\IBMDSS 4.SYS Socket Services (R2 PCIC controller) DEVICEHIGH=C:\THINKPAD\IBMDOSCS.SYS Card Services...
Page 300 /NE parameter in the IBMDOSCS.SYS file. This sets IBMDOSCS.SYS not to use the EMS page frame and allows PAWATASF.SYS to use it instead. ( T he EMS memory must be enabled.) For example: DEVICE=IBMDOSCS.SYS /NE DEVICE=IBMDSCSE.SYS DEVICE=PAWATASF.SYS /EMS IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 301: Storage Card Device Driver
Advanced Information for PC Cards Storage Card Device Driver ATA cards, SRAM cards, and Flash cards are PCMCIA storage cards. The following section describes the device drivers for these storage cards, available in PC Card Director. PCMCIA Storage Card Device Driver for OS/ 2 PCM2ATA.ADD supports ATA cards, PCM2SRAM.SYS supports SRAM O S / 2 cards, and PCM2FLSH.SYS supports Flash cards.
Page 302: Using Pcmcia Ata Cards With Multiple Partitions
/ M DRV: n Specifies the number of extra drives that can be used in addition to the number of PC Card slots available for the PCMCIA storage devices. When this parameter is not IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 303: Parameters For Dos Pcmcia Storage Card Device Drivers
Advanced Information for PC Cards specified, no extra drive is given to the device driver. The extra drives can be activated by the PCMCIA ATA Card Mount utility. / ! DM Specifies not to use OS2DASD.DMD as the device manager. When this parameter is set, OS2PCARD.DMD is used instead.
Page 304: Pcmcia Storage Card Device Manager For Os/ 2
Manager ( O S2DASD.DMD); however, under some conditions the format will not be correct when you use OS2DASD.DMD. The following is a line from the CONFIG.SYS file that describes the Storage Card Device Manager: BASEDEV=OS2PCARD.DMD IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 305: Os/ 2 Pcmcia Storage Api Device Driver
Advanced Information for PC Cards OS/ 2 PCMCIA Storage API Device Driver This device driver provides a communication function between PC Card O S / 2 Director or the mount utility and the OS/ 2 PCMCIA ATA card device driver. As a result, a utility in the upper layer can get the drive letter or partition information for the PCMCIA storage card.
Page 306: Using Pc Card Director
I/ O port address 3F8 or 2F8, or IRQ level 3 or 4, were not allocated. If this is the case, use the ThinkPad Setup Utility in the ThinkPad Features program to: IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 307: Avoiding Pc Card Resource Conflicts
Advanced Information for PC Cards – For OS/2, disable the devices using COM1 or COM2; then restart the system. – For DOS or Windows, reserve COM2 for the PC Card, and use COM1 for other integrated communication devices. Avoiding PC Card Resource Conflicts PC Card Director checks the resources for most devices used by the system to avoid resource conflicts, but it does not recognize all option devices used.
Page 308: Virtual Card Services For Os/ 2
Select DOS (WIN-OS/ 2 ) Settings. Select All DOS (DOS and WIN-OS/ 2 ) Settings. Set PCMCIA_CARD_SERVICES as On. Set PCMCIA_RELEASE_LEVEL as 2.1. Set MEM_EXCLUDE_REGIONS as C8000–CFFFF. Specify the PC Card device driver name to the DOS_DEVICE. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 309: Appendix C. Features And Specifications
Video In/ O ut ports ( f or Enhanced video model) System bus 240-pin, 32-bit PCI and ISA ( e ither at a time) Video support Enhanced video Standard video ( s ee page 293) When measured diagonally. Maximum value. Copyright IBM Corp. 1996...
Page 310: Features And Specifications
Minimum configuration with lithium-ion battery pack. With no diskette in drive. With diskette in drive. In unpressurized conditions. When you charge the lithium-ion battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°C ( 5 0°F). IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 311 Features and Specifications Features PC Card slots – 16-bit PC Card (PCMCIA 2.0,2.1/ JEIDA 4.1,4.2) – 32-bit PC Card (CardBus PC Card) – Multiple-function PC Card – Operate at: 5V or 3.3V Mwave DSP (for Mwave model) wave – Audio - Supports wave audio recording and playback of up to 16 bits, stereo, and 44 kHz sampling - Provides a high-quality MIDI wave table synthesizer with 128...
Page 312: Ibm Power Cords
Features and Specifications IBM Power Cords IBM power cords for a specific country are usually available only in that country: For 2-pin power cords: IBM Power Cord Used in These Countries Part Number Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic,...
Page 313 Features and Specifications For 3-pin power cords: Note The grounded adapter is required for full MPRII compliance. IBM Power Cord Used in These Countries Part Number 76H3514 Australia, New Zealand 76H3516 U.S., Canada 76H3518 Europe ( e xcept the countries listed here)
Page 314 Turn the device ON. Note: In the U.K., by law: The telephone line cable must be connected after the power cord. The power cord must be disconnected after the telephone line cable. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 315: Appendix D. Product Warranties And Notices
( w ith a Machine that is at least functionally equivalent) without charge. If IBM or your reseller is unable to do so, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
Page 316 Product Warranties and Notices When a type of service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced.
Page 317: Notices
IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent...
Page 318: Electronic Emission Notice
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Page 319: European Community Directive Conformance Statement
89/ 3 36/ E EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electro-magnetic compatibility. A declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by IBM United Kingdom Limited, PO BOX 30 Spango Valley Greenock Scotland PA160AH. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022.
Page 320: Telecommunication Notice
If they do, you will be given advance notice so as to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service. IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 321 Product Warranties and Notices 6. If you experience trouble with this built-in modem, contact your IBM Authorized Seller, or the IBM Corporation, 500 Columbus Avenue, Thornwood, NY 10594, 1-800-772-2227, for repair/ w arranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected, or until you are sure the equipment is not malfunctioning.
Page 322 Product Warranties and Notices IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 323: Index
( c ontinued) replacing 85 AC Adapter 11 status indicator 87 America Online 262 API device driver, OS/ 2 PCMCIA Storage IBM PC company 216 card 287 boot manager, OS/ 2 APM ( a dvanced power boot, selectable 38 management) 91...
Page 324 Windows 3. 1 1, installing 194 docking control program 36 for Windows 95, installing 204 for Windows 95, disabling 214 for Windows NT, installing 220 docking station PCI-IDE driver attaching 155 for Windows NT, installing 225 IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 325 Index docking station (continued) external-input-device connector 21 problems 246 external-monitor connector 23 securing 161 ezplay command, for DOS 45 installing 185 drag, TrackPoint III 28 drive-startup sequence 38 FAQ 229 — 232 fastcfg command 54 See Mwave DSP features FaxWorks, using 13 dual boot, OS/ 2 features 291 fee services 262...
Page 326 IBM PC company 216 address, system resource 272 software, installing 167 area 269 IR port installing memory option 125 See infrared port slot IRQ, system resource 272 cover 23 ISA adapter card location 23 IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 327 60 Online Housecall 260 miscellaneous items envelope 4 operating systems installing 166 modem problems 229, 252 IBM PC DOS 185 OS/ 2 Warp 168 using, Mwave 56 modem/ f ax port 23 Windows 3.11 189 Windows 95 200 installing 149...
Page 328 Windows 95 14 securing 118 problems slot 21 audio 252 suspend mode, using with 96 battery pack 243 system boot up 269 CD-ROM drive 244 using 44 diskette drive 245 virtual card services 290 IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 329 Index problems (continued) remote technical support 260 Dock I or II 214, 246 repair services 265 enhanced video/ M PEG features 246 getting service 257, 265 error codes 235 identification numbers 258 external monitor 247 resolution 40 external numeric keypad 251 resource map utility 279 FAQ 229 —...
Page 330 UltraBay suspend mode lamp 25 battery pack, installing 138 hard disk, installing 142 location 23 options, installing 146 technical support 259 fee 262 remote 260 telephone assistance 259 video telephony capturing 16 IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, or 760EL User's Guide...
Page 331 Index video CD player for Windows 3.11, installing 197 for Windows 95, installing 212 video driver See display driver Video IN (OS/ 2 ) video in/ o ut ports 23 video overlay/ c apture virtual card services 290 voice-over-data (VOD) 51 volume control Fn key function, using 27 location 21...

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer

Chapter 3. Operating Your Computer

Chapter 4. Using Battery Power

Chapter 5. Protecting Your Computer

Chapter 6. Installing and Removing Options

Chapter 7. Installing Software

Installing Software for Windows 95/Installing Software for Windows NT Workstation Version

Chapter 8. Solving Computer Problems

Appendix A. System Resources

Appendix B. Advanced Information for PC Cards

Appendix C. Features and Specifications

Appendix D. Product Warranties and Notices

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