User manual IBM THINKPAD 570E

[. . . ] Contents Finding information in this Online User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . v 1 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 9 11 12 14 14 16 18 21 22 22 22 25 26 26 26 30 30 37 40 43 45 46 46 48 49 50 Chapter 1. Using your computer outside your home country Changing the date and time . Using the features of your computer Using the Norton Mobile Essentials . Using Location Controller Using the audio features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Double-click My Computer, Control Panel, and then Display. The "Display Properties" window appears. 4 5 6 7 Click the Settings tab. Make sure the Automatically detect Plug & Play monitors check box is selected. If not, select the check box, and click OK to close the window. Restart the computer; then make sure the plug-and-play feature detects the monitor. 8 9 10 If your monitor is still not recognized, click the Change. . . The "Update Device Driver Wizard" window appears. Check if the display driver information in the window is correct. If necessary, install the display driver by following the instructions on the screen. Click the OK button. How can I maximize battery life?To maximize battery life, do the following: Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted (until the battery and power LEDs flash in unison). Recharge the battery completely before using (the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery LED is green). For a new battery or a battery that you have not used recently: 1. Recharge completely before using (the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery LED is green). 80 IBM ThinkPad 570 Online Book 2. Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted (until the battery and power LEDs flash in unison). Always use power management features such as power modes, standby, suspend, and hibernation. For more detailed information about power management features on page 26. "Using the battery pack" How can I load a different operating system on my computer?­Or­ Where can I get ThinkPad device drivers for this operating system?See Installing a new operating system and its device drivers for information on installing a new operating system and device drivers. You can get the ThinkPad device drivers by using the Diskette Factory. Before installing a new operating system, do the following: 1. Print Installing a new operating system and its device drivers. [. . . ] A feature that helps you to identify your computer when identical computers are being used in your location, or to deter theft. In computer graphics, the smallest element of a display surface that can be independently assigned color and intensity. Picture element. Glossary 155 pointing device. An instrument, such as a mouse, TrackPoint, or joystick, that is used to move a pointer on the screen. [. . . ]