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.
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3. Turning on the system. a) Open the computer display. Press the latches 1 and open the display 2 . Then position the display so that it is convenient for viewing. b) Press the power switch 1 . ™ 4. Using the UltraNav Your ThinkPad computer comes with the UltraNav pointing device.
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Using Access ThinkPad. Whenever you have a question about your computer, or wish to view IBM Web sites, simply press the ThinkPad button to open Access ThinkPad. Access ThinkPad is the comprehensive, on-board help and information center for your computer.
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.
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If the SO-DIMM is already in the memory slot, remove it 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.
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1. Turn the computer on. 2. While the “Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility” message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility screen appears. The “Installed memory” item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer.
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