Statement of Limited Warranty

Warranty period ThinkPad T40 Series System Hardware: 3 years System Battery: 1 year

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 pointing stick. Fn + F4 Put the computer in standby mode. To return to normal operation, press the Fn key independently, without pressing a function key. NOTES: In Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft 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. This mode is called suspend mode in Windows NT. Fn + F5 Enable or disable the built-in wireless networking features (the IEEE 802.11 standard) and the Bluetooth features. A list of wireless features is displayed in the Wireless Radio Control window. The power state of each feature can be quickly changed in the list. NOTE: This function is supported only in Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Fn + F6 Reserved. Fn + F7 Switching the display output location. Switch between the computer display and an external monitor. If an external monitor is attached, the computer output is displayed in the following three patterns by turns: External monitor (CRT display) Computer display and external monitor (LCD + CRT display) Computer display (LCD) NOTES: For any operating system other than Windows 2000 or Windows XP, no additional procedure is needed. Just press Fn+F7. This function is not supported if different desktop images are displayed on the computer display and the external monitor (the Extend desktop function). This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is playing. To enable this function in Windows 2000 and Windows XP, the following procedure is needed: When you log on to Windows 2000 and Windows XP for the first time, press Fn + F7 and select a display-switching function in the Initial setup window. Since in Windows 2000 and Windows XP multiple users can log on to a single operating system by using different user IDs, each user needs to select the function in the initial setup window when logging on for the first time. If the Fn + F7 key combination have been assigned to a presentation scheme function, start Presentation Director, and change the settings. Applying a presentation scheme Apply a presentation scheme directly, with no need to start Presentation Director. NOTES: This function is supported only in Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Since in Windows 2000 and Windows XP multiple users can log on to a single operating system by using different user IDs, each user needs to do the following procedures when logging on for the first time. To disable this function and use the Fn + F7 key combination for switching a display output location, start Presentation director, and change the settings. To enable this function, do as follows when you log on to Windows 2000 or Windows XP for the first time: Start Windows 2000 or Windows XP, and log on to the system. Press Fn + F7. The setting window opens. Select the optional setting. 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 Open the IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility screen. You can use this Utility to stop and remove all ejectable devices connected to the ThinkPad computer, the ThinkPad Mini Dock, and the ThinkPad Port Replicator II. Buttons for the following choices are displayed: Button Description Eject ThinkPad PC from Dock This button is displayed only if the ThinkPad computer is attached to a ThinkPad Dock. The computer can be detached from the ThinkPad Dock. Eject ThinkPad PC from Mini Dock This button is displayed only if the ThinkPad computer is attached to a ThinkPad Mini Dock and one or more USB devices are connected to the ThinkPad Mini Dock. All the USB devices can be stopped and removed. Run EasyEject Actions External devices connected to the ThinkPad computer can be selected, stopped, and removed. Configure EasyEject Actions The IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility main window can be opened. Fn + F9 Settings The settings for the Fn + F9 function can be configured. NOTES: This function is supported only in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. You cannot use it to detach the computer from the ThinkPad Mini Dock alone or the ThinkPad Port Replicator II. 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. NOTE: This function is supported only on the ThinkPad computers that have the ThinkLight. The on or off status of the ThinkLight is shown on the screen for a few seconds when you press Fn+PgUp. Fn + Home The computer display becomes brighter. Fn + End The computer display becomes less bright. Fn + Spacebar Enable the FullScreen Magnifier function.

Front view

Index Item Image Description 1 Thinklight Use the ThinkPad computer under less than perfect lighting conditions. The ThinkLight device illuminates the keyboard. 2 Computer display The high-resolution, thin-film transistor (TFT) display provides clear and brilliant text and graphics. 3 Power/System status indicators The computer has system and power status indicators: Drive in use, Numeric lock, Caps lock, Power on, Battery status, Standby status, Wireless status, and Bluetooth status. 4 Power switch Use the power switch to turn on the computer. To turn off your computer, use the Start menu shutdown options. The power switch can also be programmed to shut down the computer or put it into standby, sleep, or hibernation. If you cannot turn off the computer by this method, press and hold the power switch for 2 seconds. 5 Forward and Back keys The Forward and Back keys on your keyboard near the cursor-control keys are used with your Internet browser, such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. They function like the forward and back arrows in the browser that move you back and forward to pages you have viewed in the order that you opened them. 6 TrackPoint stick The keyboard contains the unique TrackPoint cursor-pointing device. Pointing, selecting, and dragging are all part of a single process that you can perform without moving your fingers from typing position. Move your fingertip across the UltraNav touch pad to move the cursor. The TrackPoint and touch pad buttons provide functions similar to those of a mouse and its buttons. 7 TrackPoint buttons 8 UltraNav touch pad 9 UltraNav touch pad buttons 10 Fn + spacebar Press Fn+Spacebar to start the FullScreen Magnifier and enlarge the active window. 11 Fn key Use the Fn key to take advantage of ThinkPad functions, such as turning on the ThinkLight). To use ThinkPad functions, press Fn + the required function key marked in blue. 12 Access IBM button Press the Access IBM button to open the Access IBM, your on-board help system, which helps answer questions and provides quick access to software tools and key IBM Web sites. 13 Volume control buttons The built-in volume buttons enable you to quickly adjust the volume or mute the sound from your ThinkPad computer. 14 Bluetooth antenna Bluetooth antenna

Left side view

Index Item Image Description 1 Security keyhole The ThinkPad computer comes with a security keyhole. You can purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole. 2 USB connectors The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors are used for connecting USB interface-compatible devices, such as a printer or digital camera 3 Video-out connector The ThinkPad Computer has a video-out connector, with which you can attach a television. 4 Modem connector Connect your computer to a telephone line with the modem connector. 5 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. 6 Stereo headphone jack Experience sounds by connecting a headphone or speakers to the headphone jack. 7 Microphone jack Capture sound by connecting an external audio device (microphone) to the microphone jack. 8 Fan louvers The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulate in the computer and cool the central processor. 9 PC Card slots In the two PC Card slots, you can insert numerous PC Cards, such as modem, data storage, network, and SCSI connector cards. They support the following cards: Physical characteristics: PC Card type I, II, or III Electrical characteristics: 16-bit PC Card CardBus Card

Right side view

Index Item Image Description 1 Wireless LAN antennas Some ThinkPad system models feature an integrated dual diversity antenna system built into the display for optimal reception, enabling wireless communication wherever you are. 2 Hard disk drive The ThinkPad computer has a large-capacity, customer-upgradable hard disk drive that can meet a variety of storage demands. If you wish, you can purchase another hard disk drive and install it in the Ultrabay(TM) Slim. 3 Ultrabay Slim bay The ThinkPad computer has a bay for Ultrabay devices. The drive that comes with the computer, either a DVD drive or a CD-RW/DVD drive, is installed in the bay. NOTE: You can install only a 9.5mm thick Ultrabay Slim device in the Ultrabay Slim bay. You cannot install an Ultrabay 2000 device or an Ultrabay Plus device. 4 External monitor connector An external monitor or a projector can be attached to the ThinkPad computer to display computer information.

Bottom view

Index Item Image Description 1 Li-Ion battery Use your computer with battery power whenever ac power is unavailable. NOTES: Install a second battery, available as an option, in the Ultrabay Slim, to extend the operating time of the computer. Use the Battery MaxiMiser wizard to adjust your power setting as needed. Some ThinkPad T40 Series systems come with a High Capacity Li-Ion battery for longer battery life. If it does not, you can purchase one and install it. 2 Docking connector With a ThinkPad Dock II, a ThinkPad Mini Dock, or a ThinkPad Port Replicator II, you can extend the computer capabilities when you are in your office or home. NOTE: A ThinkPad Dock II has an Ultrabay 2000 with connectors. 3 Memory upgrade slot Increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a memory module in the memory bay. Memory modules are available as options 4 Infrared port The infrared port enables the computer to communicate with other devices that have infrared data-transfer capability, such as some personal digital assistants (PDAs) and mobile computers. 5 Built-in stereo speakers The stereo speakers are built into the ThinkPad computer. 6 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

Index Item Image Description 1 Power jack The ac adapter cable connects to the computer power jack to provide power to the computer and charge the battery. 2 Parallel connector The parallel connector can be used to connect a printer or other parallel device, and to transfer data between devices.