Chapter 2. Getting Familiar With Your Computer - IBM ThinkPad 310E User Manual

Front View
The color LCD screen, use
either thin-film transistor
(TFT) or dual-scan super-
twisted nematic crystal
(DSTN) technology
(depending on the model) to
display computer output in
800-by-600 resolution. High-
resolution display modes
can be used on the LCD or
with an attached external
display (See page 3-13.)
The indicator panel consists
of the system status
indicators and their related
symbols. These indicators
show the current status of
the computer.
The speakers (left and right)
provides sound for your
application programs.
The power switch turns the
computer on and off.
The CD-ROM eject
button releases the CD-
ROM tray for inserting,
removing, or replacing a
compact disc.
The CD-ROM drive or
diskette drive.
The battery cover release
latch releases the battery
cover for installing and
removing the battery pack.
The battery bay holds the
battery pack. The battery
pack allows you to operate
the computer when ac power
is not available.
Personalization nameplate.
(See page 5-9.)
The TrackPoint III is a built-
in pointing device that is as
easy to use as a mouse
without adding external
devices to the system.
The LCD release latch
releases the LCD screen so
it can be opened.
The click buttons are used
with the TrackPoint III.
The hard disk drive bay.
houses the hard disk drive.
(See page 6-2.)
The Fn key is used with a
function key or other keys to
activate certain functions.
(See page 2-13.)

Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer

Locations
The function keys can be
used with or without the Fn
key to activate various
functions.
The PC Card eject buttons
eject the PC Card from the
upper or lower PCMCIA
slots.
PC Card slots. (See page
3-18.)
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