User manual IBM THINKPAD I 1300

[. . . ] i Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Safety information" on page vii, and "Notices" on page 134. For ergonomics information, see the Online User's Guide. First Edition (March 2000) 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 or express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. [. . . ] An X appears if you enter the wrong password. If you fail to enter the correct password in three tries, you must press and hold the power switch for 5 seconds to turn off the computer, wait 5 seconds, and then turn it on again and retry. Removing and changing a password To change or remove a password, do the following: 1. While the ThinkPad logo is being displayed, wait for the BIOS Utility prompt to appear. If the power-on password or hard disk password is set, the corresponding password prompt appears. Enter the password correctly and press Enter. Then immediately press F1 to enter the BIOS Utility. 78 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Using passwords If the setup password is set, the setup password prompt appears. Enter the setup password correctly and press Enter. The "System Security" submenu appears. Select the type of password you want to change or remove, and press the left/right arrow key to remove the current password. Note: If you want to change or remove the hard disk password, you need to enter the hard disk password correctly. To set a new password, type your desired new password and press Enter. If you do not want to set a new password, do not type anything in the password boxes. Type your new password again and press Enter to verify it. Note: Write down the password and keep it in a safe place. Note: You can also set, remove and change the power-on and setup passwords using the Notebook Manager program. See "Notebook Manager" on page 26. Do Not Forget Your Password If you forget your setup password, you have to take your computer to an IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the password reset. proof of purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the service. Attention: If you forget your hard disk password, you can no longer access the hard disk. The password cannot be reset and you will lose all data and files on the hard disk. To use the computer, you will need to replace the hard disk. This replacement will incur expenses for parts and labor. Protecting your computer 79 Using locks Using locks You can attach a mechanical lock to your computer, to help to prevent it from being removed without your permission. Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole on the rear side of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary object. Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and imple- menting the locking devices and security features you choose to use. IBM makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features. 80 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Solving computer problems Frequently asked questions . Using the ThinkPad Software Selections CD Using the Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] L'indice de charge (IC) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique, pour éviter toute surcharge, le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut être raccordée à un circuit téléphonique bouclé utilisé par ce dispositif. La terminaison du circuit bouclé peut être constituée de n'importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs, pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l'ensemble des dispositifs ne dépasse pas 5. Regions where ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 has ThinkPad modem integrated Your ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 computer does not include a modem if it was not purchased within one of the following regions: Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Hong Kong Ireland (tone only, no pulse dialing) Appendix B. Product warranties and notices 141 Notices Italy Latin America Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal (tone only, no pulse dialing) Singapore Sweden Switzerland UK US Notice to European Users of the IBM ThinkPad Modem This equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98/ 482/EC "CTR 21" for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. [. . . ]