Statement of Limited Warranty

Machine type 1829, 1836 Warranty period All countries and regions Parts - 1 year, labor - 1 year Battery Parts - 1 year Machine type 1830, 1831 Warranty period All countries and regions Parts - 3 year, labor - 3 year Battery Parts - 1 year Machine type 1840, 1841 Warranty period All countries and regions Parts - 4 years, labor - 4 years Battery Parts - 1 year Machine type 1832, 1833 Warranty period All countries and regions Parts - 3 years, labor - 3 years Battery Parts - 1 year

Function keys

Fn+F1 Reserved. Fn+F2 Reserved. Fn+F3 Turn off the computer display, leaving the screen blank. To turn the computer display on again, press any key or press the TrackPoint pointing stick. Fn+F4 Put the computer in standby mode. To return to normal operation, press the Fn key only, without pressing a function key. NOTE: This combination of keys 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 Control the power source of the built-in Bluetooth wireless device. This combination of the keys functions as a toggle switch of the power state. NOTES: In Windows 2000 or Windows XP, this combination of keys enables or disables the built-in wireless networking features (the IEEE 802.11 standard) and the Bluetooth wireless features. All R50e and select R50, R50p ThinkPad systems do not have the built-in Bluetooth feature. Fn+F6 Reserved. Fn+F7 Switch a display output location External monitor (CRT display) Computer display and external monitor (LCD + CRT display) Computer display (LCD) NOTE: For any operating system other than Windows 2000 or Windows XP, no additional procedure is needed; just press Fn+F7. NOTES: This function does not work when 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. For Windows 2000 or Windows XP, a hotkey application might take over the switching function. Fn+F8 If the image displayed on the computer is smaller than the physical display, switch the computer screen size between expanded mode and normal mode. Fn+F9 Open the IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility screen. Buttons for the following choices are displayed: Eject ThinkPad PC from Dock: This button is displayed only if the ThinkPad computer has been attached to a ThinkPad Dock II. The computer can be detached from the ThinkPad Dock II. Eject ThinkPad PC from Mini Dock: This button is displayed only if the ThinkPad computer has been docked in a ThinkPad Mini Dock and one or more USB devices have been connected to the ThinkPad Mini Dock. You can stop and remove all the USB devices safely by clicking the button. NOTE: If a diskette drive is connected to the external-diskette-drive connector of the ThinkPad Mini Dock, you cannot connect a USB diskette drive. Run EasyEject Actions: This button is used to select, stop, or remove external devices connected to the ThinkPad computer. Configure EasyEject Actions: Opens the IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility main window. Fn+F9 Settings: Contigures the settings for the Fn+F9 function. You can use this utility to stop and remove all ejectable devices connected to the ThinkPad computer, the ThinkPad Mini Dock, or the ThinkPad Port Replicator II. You cannot use it to detach the computer from the ThinkPad Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Port Replicator II. NOTE: The R50e does not have a swappable device bay and cannot be attached to the ThinkPad Mini Dock or the 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. 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 dimmer. 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 Mini-PCI Card slot Your computer might include a Mini-PCI card in the Mini-PCI Card slot which enables wireless LAN communication. 11 Fn + spacebar Press Fn+Spacebar to start the FullScreen Magnifier and enlarge the active window. 12 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. 13 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. 14 Communication Daughter Card slot Your computer might include a communication daughter card in the Communication Daughter Card slot. Depending on your computer configuration, it enables modem and Bluetooth communications. 15 Built-in microphone The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling audio. 16 Volume control buttons The built-in volume buttons enable you to quickly adjust the volume or mute the sound from your ThinkPad computer. 17 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 IEEE 1394 Some ThinkPad models have the IEEE1394 connector, which is used for connecting devices that are compatible with the IEEE1394 interface, such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives, video conferencing cameras, Jaz and Zip drives, and scanners. 10 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 Enhanced Your ThinkPad computer has a bay for Ultrabay devices. The drive that comes with the computer--a CD drive, a DVD drive, or a CD-RW/DVD drive--is installed in the bay. NOTE: You can install either an Ultrabay Slim device or an Ultrabay Enhanced device in the Ultrabay Enhanced. 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. By installing a second battery, available as an option, in the Ultrabay Enhanced, you can extend the operating time of the computer. You can also use the Battery MaxiMiser wizard to adjust your power setting as needed. Your computer may come with a ThinkPad T40/R50 Series 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. System status indicators Index number LED indicator LED indicator color LED indicator meaning 1 Ultrabay Enhanced status Green An Ultrabay Enhanced device is installed and in use. Blinking green An Ultrabay Enhanced device is in the process of being detached. Stop blinking and turn off An Ultrabay Enhanced device is ready to be attached or detached. 2 Standby status Green The computer is in standby mode. Blinking green The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation. 3 Battery status Green The battery is in use and has enough power. The ac adapter has charged the battery completely. Blinking green The battery is being charged, but still has enough power to operate. (At regular intervals, the indicator light turns off briefly.) Orange 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. 4 Power on Green The computer is on and ready to use. This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on and is not in standby mode. 5 Drive in use Green Data is being read from or written to the hard-disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in the Ultrabay Slim device. When this indicator is on, do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. NOTE: Do not move the system while the green drive-in-use light is on. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 6 Caps lock Green Caps Lock mode is enabled. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 7 Num lock Green The numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled. To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 8 Bluetooth status Green Bluetooth is operational. This indicator is on when the Bluetooth is on and not in suspend mode. 9 Wireless status Green The wireless feature (the IEEE 802.11 standard) is on, and the radio link is ready for use. Blinking green Data is being transmitted.