IBM A20M Laptop User Manual


 
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1
MHz only measures microprocessor internal clock
speed, not application performance. Other factors
also affect application performance. For Mobile Intel
Pentium III processors featuring Intel SpeedStep
technology, this denotes maximum performance
mode; battery optimisation mode is approximately
80% of maximum performance mode.
2
Includes battery and travel bezel option (purchased
separately); weight may vary due to vendor
components, manufacturing process and options.
3
Thickness may vary at certain points on the system.
4
Titanium Composite Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic
has three times the strength of ABS plastic as tested
by IBM using the high flex modulus test on 2/28/00.
5
DVI port provides direct DVI connection for IBM T55D
and T85D Digital Flat Panel Monitors.
6
Designed to be capable of receiving data at up to
56kbps with compatible phone line and server
equipment, and transmitting data at up to 31.2kbps.
Public networks currently limit download speeds to
about 53kbps. Actual speeds vary and are often less
than the maximum possible. Not available in some
countries.
7
Maximum memory varies depending on model and
may require replacement of standard memory with
optional maximum memory module.
8
GB means one thousand million bytes when referring
to hard disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may
vary.
9
Variable read rate. Actual playback speed will vary
and is often less than the maximum possible.
10
These model numbers achieved a ZD BatteryMark
Version 3.0 Battery Rundown Time of the times shown
above. This test was performed without independent
verification by ZD; ZD makes no representations or
warranties as to these test results. BatteryMark is a
trademark of ZD Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. A
description of the environment under which the test
was performed is available at ibm.com/pc/ww/
thinkpad/batterylife.html. Battery life (and recharge
times) will vary based on many factors including
screen brightness, applications, features, power
management, battery conditioning and other
customer preferences.
11
Level of support varies by operating system.
Operating systems not preloaded on the system may
not provide full-feature functionality. Please refer to
ibm.com/pc/support, select a notebook brand, click
on “Product Information”, choose your machine type,
then click on “Product Limitations”.
12
Delivered with Windows 98 preloaded on the hard
disk drive and a Windows 98 Recovery CD in the box.
For customers who prefer Windows 95, a Windows 95
Recovery CD is also included for installation of
Windows 95. For ThinkPad notebooks with Windows
2000 preloaded on the hard disk drive, a Windows NT
4.0 Recovery CD is included in the box.
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Global IBM service and support
• Personalised Web-based support
• International Warranty Service
16
One or three year limited warranty
Local rate telephone
17
hardware support
during the warranty period
• IBM Update Connector
14
helps you keep
your notebook up-to-date with drivers
and software upgrades via the Internet
• ServicePac
*
service options provide up to
four years of service coverage from date
of ThinkPad notebook purchase
(including warranty period). Service
options must be purchased during the
original product warranty period. For more
information, visit: as.ibm.com/asww/
servpac
Total Cost of Ownership
• IBM Universal Manageability solutions
can help you reduce your computer costs
by making it easier to deploy, manage and
maintain your notebook PCs. Visit
ibm.com/pc/us/software/sysmgmt for
more information.
• IBM PC Lifecycle Care provides proactive
life cycle management and transition
planning tools. Visit ibm.com/pc/ww/
solutions/lccare for more information.
Upgradeable design and common
accessories and upgrades help to ease
support costs.
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ThinkPad ibm.com/pc/uk/thinkpad
Options ibm.com/pc/uk/options
Support ibm.com/pc/support
WebCast ibm.com/pc/webcast
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and may not include user manuals or all program
functionality. Warranty, service and support for non-
IBM products are provided directly to you by third
parties, not IBM. IBM makes no representations or
warranties regarding non-IBM products. For non-IBM
software, applicable third-party software licences
may apply.
14
Update Connector is available to registered ThinkPad
customers during the limited warranty period at no
charge. Line charges may apply.
15
IBM makes no warranties, either express or implied,
regarding ThinkPad Proven products and services,
including Year 2000 readiness and any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose.
16
Available in those countries where IBM and IBM
resellers sell and service ThinkPad products.
Registration required. Service level is based on the
standard service for ThinkPad notebooks in that
particular country.
17
Response times may vary. May exclude some
holidays.
18
Not available in some countries. Subject to conditions
References in this publication to IBM products,
programs or services do not imply that IBM intends to
make these available in all countries in which IBM
operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program
or service is not intended to imply that only IBM’s
product, program or service may be used. Any
functionally equivalent product, program or service
may be used instead.
IBM hardware products are manufactured from new
parts, or new and used parts. In some cases, the
hardware product may not be new and may have
been previously installed. Regardless, IBM warranty
terms apply.
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