User manual IBM THINKPAD 560Z

[. . . ] Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 i Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Safety Information" on page xiii, Appendix B, and "Notices" on page 163. First Edition (June 1998) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE LIMITED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimers of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. [. . . ] The password prompt appears after the error code. Type the supervisor password, not the power-on password. Set the time and date in the next window; then press Enter. The system reboots. The power-on password prompt A power-on password or supervisor password is set. Type the correct password and press Enter to use the computer (see page 70). If the power-on password is not accepted, a supervisor password might have been set. Type the supervisor password and press Enter. If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. The hard-disk-drive password prompt A hard-disk-drive password is set. Type the correct password and press Enter to use the computer (see page 70). If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems 109 Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52 Troubleshooting Charts Message The "Test" submenu Start Restart Action Select the Start icon and follow the instructions to test your system. If you cannot complete the test, have the computer serviced. If the test does not find the problem, but the problem persists, see if you can find your problem in the Troubleshooting Charts. If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the computer serviced. Press Enter; then select Start from the "Test" submenu and run the test. If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the computer serviced. SystemBoard Memory Display HDD FDD-1 PCMCIA-1 Parallel Serial Infrared Audio USB-1 FDD-2 PCMCIA-2 USB-2 Exit A POST error prompt ERROR OK Cancel An error prompt Power off the computer and start Easy-Setup; then select Test to test the computer. If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the computer serviced. You can start the operating system by pressing F1 instead, and ignore the error. The DOS full-screen looks smaller. If you use a DOS application that supports only the 640x480 resolution (VGA mode), the screen image might appear smaller than the display size. This is to maintain compatibility with other DOS applications. To expand the screen image to the same size as the actual screen, start the ThinkPad Configuration ); then enable the Screen expansion function. program and click on LCD ( (The image might look slightly distorted. ) Note: You can use the Fn+F8 keys to do the same thing. 640 x 480 A panel or message that is not listed in the troubleshooting charts. Power off the computer and start Easy-Setup; then select Test to test the computer. If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the computer serviced. [. . . ] In this mode, the console is locked if the power-on password is set. A series of letters or numbers that you designate to restrict access to your computer. A card that is based on the PC Card standard. A feature that helps you to identify your computer when identical computers are being used in your location, or to deter theft. [. . . ]