Statement of Limited Warranty

Warranty period ThinkPad T30 Series System Hardware: 3 years System Battery: 1 year

System status indicators

Index number LED indicator LED indicator color LED indicator meaning 1 Drive in use Green Data is being read from or written to the storage device, such as the hard disk drive or a drive in the Ultrabay 2000. When this indicator is on, do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. 2 Num lock Green The numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled. To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and then press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 3 Caps lock Green Caps Lock mode is enabled. You can enter all alphabetic characters (A-Z) in uppercase without pressing the Shift key. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 4 Scroll lock Green Scroll Lock mode is enabled. The Arrow keys can be used as screen-scroll function keys. The cursor cannot be moved with the Arrow keys. Not all application programs support this function. To enable or disable Scroll Lock mode, press the ScrLk key. 5 Power on Green The computer is on and ready to use. This indicator stays lighted even when the computer is in standby mode. 6 Battery Green This indicator displays green when the battery is in use and the battery has enough power. It also displays green when the AC adapter has charged the battery completely. Blinking green This indicator blinks when the battery is being charged yet still has enough power to operate. At regular intervals, the indicator light turns off briefly. Orange This indicator displays orange when the battery is being charged, but the battery power is still low. Blinking orange The battery needs to be charged. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. 7 Standby status Green The computer is in standby mode. Blinking green The computer is entering standby or hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation. NOTE: This indicator does not blink in Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Me, and Microsoft Windows XP. 8 UltraBay status Green An Ultrabay 2000 device is installed and in use. Blinking green An Ultrabay 2000 device is in the process of being detached. NOTE: If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, the UltraBay indicator does not blink while it is being detached. Instead, a message box pops up when the process is completed; then the indicator turns off. Turn off An Ultrabay 2000 device is ready to attach or detach.

Function keys

Key combination Description Fn + F1 Reserved. Fn + F2 Reserved. Fn + F3 Turn off the LCD display, leaving the screen blank. To turn the LCD display on again, press any key or the TrackPoint stick. Fn + F4 Put the computer in standby mode. To return to normal operation, press the Fn key independently, without pressing a function key. NOTE: In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, this combination of buttons functions as a sleep button. The setting can be changed so that pressing it puts the computer into hibernation mode or even shuts the computer down. Fn + F5 Reserved. Fn + F6 Reserved. Fn + F7 Switch between the LCD and an external monitor (CRT). If a CRT is attached, computer output is displayed in the following three patterns by turns: CRT LCD + CRT LCD Fn + F8 Switch the computer screen size between expanded and normal mode if the computer display image is smaller than the physical display. NOTE: This function is not supported in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Fn + F9 Reserved. Fn + F10 Reserved. Fn + F11 Reserved. Fn + F12 Put the computer into hibernation mode. To return to normal operation, press the power button for less than four seconds. NOTE: In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, you can use Fn+F12 for hibernation only if the IBM PM device driver has been installed on the computer. Fn + PgUp Turn the ThinkLight on or off. Fn + Home The LCD becomes brighter. Fn + End The LCD becomes less bright. Fn + Spacebar Enable the FullScreen Magnifier function.

Bottom view

Docking connector - With a ThinkPad Dock or a ThinkPad Port Replicator, you can extend the computer capabilities when you are in your office or home. Communications bay - Your computer might include a Mini PCI card and a communication daughter card in this bay. Depending on your computer configuration, these cards enable modem, wireless LAN, and Bluetooth communications. Memory-upgrade slot - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a memory module in the memory bay. Memory modules are available as options. Shock absorber - The unique ThinkPad shock absorber reduces potentially damaging impacts that the hard disk drive might receive during normal use. The hard disk drive is very sensitive. Even placing the computer gently on a table can deliver physical shocks that the absorber helps reduce. Built-in stereo speakers - The stereo speakers are built into your computer. Battery - Use your computer with battery power whenever ac power is unavailable. By installing a second battery, available as an option, in the Ultrabay Plus, you can extend the operating time of the computer. You can also use the Battery MaxiMiser wizard to adjust your power setting as needed. Labels for identification - The serial number label identifies your computer. If you contact IBM for help, the serial number will enable IBM support technicians to identify your computer and provide the highest level of service. The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label for the preinstalled operating system is attached. Printed on this label are the product ID and the product key information for your computer. Record this information and keep it in a safe place. You might need these numbers, to start your computer or reinstall the operating system.

Rear view

Serial connector - Use the serial connector to connect a serial mouse, a serial printer, or another serial device, and to transfer data between devices. Parallel connector - The parallel connector can be used to connect a printer or other parallel device, and to transfer data between devices. Monitor connector - You can attach an external monitor or a projector to your ThinkPad(R) computer to display computer information. Modem connector - Connect your computer to a telephone line with the modem connector. Ethernet connector - Connect your computer to a LAN with the Ethernet connector. NOTE: The Ethernet connector and the modem connector may adjoin each other. Be sure to connect your communication cable to the proper connector. If you connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector, the Ethernet connector might be damaged. Two indicators, to the upper left and the upper right of the connector, show the status of the network connection. When your computer connects to a LAN and a session with the network is available, the left indicator is solid green. While data is being transmitted, the right indicator blinks yellow: USB connectors - The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors are used for connecting USB interface-compatible devices, such as a printer or digital camera. Video-out connector - Your ThinkPad computer has a S-Video-out connector, with which you can attach a television. Power jack - The AC adapter cable connects to the computer power jack to provide power to the computer and charge the battery.