IBM THINKPAD 46P4842 user manual

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Part Number: 46P4842
Thank you for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad A Series computer. Match the items on this list with the items in the box.
If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase.
h Computer h Battery pack
Notes:
1. Some models may contain
additional items that are
not listed.
2. Recovery CD components
are available on your hard
h Power cord h Telephone cable
drive in a dedicated
recovery partition. A
recovery CD is not
shipped with this package.
h AC adapter h Bo

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Setting up your computer 1. Installing the battery. a) Align the front of the battery with the front 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. Connecting to a power source. Connect the ac adapter to the computer’s power jack (at the rear of the computer). Make the connections in the order shown. 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. 3

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® 4. Using the TrackPoint . The TrackPoint is a unique device for moving the cursor on the screen. Using the TrackPoint, you can perform all of the operations of a mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right buttons on a mouse. To move the cursor, use the TrackPoint pointer at the center of the keyboard. Press gently with your left or right index finger in the direction you want to move the cursor. To select and drag an object, press and hold one of the buttons with either

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6. Setting up Windows. Your computer comes with a Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, or XP operating system. After turning on your computer, follow the instructions on the screen to set up the operating system. This procedure takes approximately 30 minutes, and your computer restarts several times. 7. 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-b

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Service and Support information Getting help around the world International Warranty Service (IWS) is available for To register, call one of the following IWS Offices: customers who are moving products or traveling to countries Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Hong 61-2-9354-4171 where their product (as identified by the 4-digit machine Kong: type) is sold and serviced by IBM or IBM-authorized Canada, Latin America, and the U.S.: 1-800-497-7426 or representatives. Warranty service del

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Trademarks Your name: _________________________ The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: Company name: _________________________ IBM Model number: ThinkPad _________________________ Serial number: TrackPoint _________________________ Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft corporation Company or reseller service: in the United States and/or other countries. _________________________ IBM service Web site: ________________