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IBM ThinkPad G40 Series Setup Manual

IBM ThinkPad G40 Series Setup Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad G40 Series computer. Match the items on this list with the items in the box. If any item is
missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase.
h Computer
h Power cord
h AC adapter
h Two TrackPoint
caps
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2003
h Battery pack
h Books:
v Setup Guide
v Service and
Troubleshooting
Guide
v Manual package
®
for Microsoft
®
Windows
h Telephone cable
Notes:
1. Some models may contain additional
items that are not listed.
2. Your computer features IBM
Disk-to-Disk recovery. Everything
needed to recover factory-installed files
and applications is on your hard disk.
Disk-to-Disk recovery eliminates the
need for a Recovery CD. For more
information, see "Recovering
preinstalled software" in the Service
and Troubleshooting Guide.
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Summary of Contents for IBM ThinkPad G40 Series

  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad G40 Series computer. Match the items on this list with the items in the box. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase. h Computer h Battery pack Notes: 1.

  • Page 2: Setting Up Your Computer

    Setting up your computer 1. Installing the battery. a) Align the side of the battery with the side of the battery compartment in the computer 1 ; then gently push the battery into the compartment 2 . b) Slide the battery latch to lock it. 2.
  • Page 3 3. Turning on the system. a) Open the computer display. Slide the latch 1 and open the display 2 . Then position the display so that it is convenient for viewing. b) Press the power switch 1 . Setting up Windows. Your computer comes with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system.
  • Page 4 Access IBM. Using Access IBM. Whenever you have a question about your computer, or wish to view IBM Web sites, simply press the Access IBM button to open Access IBM. Access IBM is the comprehensive, on-board help and information center for your computer.

  • Page 5: Installing Memory

    Note: Use only a PC2100 DDR SDRAM unbuffered SO-DIMM in your computer. If you install a SO-DIMM that is not supported by your computer, the computer beeps, and the system does not start. You can purchase the appropriate memory option from your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.
  • Page 6 If both memory slots are occupied, remove one SO-DIMM to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save it for future use. 5.
  • Page 7 1. Turn the computer on. 2. While the “To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button” message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the Access IBM button. The Access IBM Predesktop Area appears on the screeen. (If you have deleted the service partition of the hard disk drive, or replaced the hard disk drive itself, the Access IBM Predesktop Area does not appear.
  • Page 8 Trademarks Your name: _________________________ The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: Company name: _________________________ Model number: ThinkPad _________________________ Serial number: TrackPoint _________________________ Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Company or reseller service: in the United States and/or other countries.