IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Notebooks

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IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400 Notebooks
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Highlights
Intelligent design
With its great performance and sleek allin-one
design, the new ThinkPad ® i Series
1400 notebooks are the affordable desktop
alternative for individuals. They offer
Intel ® processors (our high-performance
model features a Pentium ® III) at speeds
up to 500MHz 1 and bright displays up
to 15".
Incredibly easy to use
In low-light conditions, the ThinkLight TM
illuminates your keyboard and lets you
keep right on working (models 1492
and 1482 only). We’ve made multimedia
control easy, too, with front-mounted
Media Center buttons for DVD-ROM/
CD-ROM control.
Internet connectivity
tailored for you
With an integrated 56K 2 V.90 modem and
Easy Launch buttons 3 that take you to
Internet sites created by IBM and Lycos ® ,
specifically for you and your busy lifestyle,
you’ll connect to and use the Internet
with ease.
Individualized, award-winning
IBM service and support
In addition to IBM’s renowned one year
limited warranty 4 and 24x7 5 toll-free
hardware support during the warranty
period, your ThinkPad i Series notebook
purchase includes membership in Owner
Privileges 6 for easy access to technical
support, special offers, helpful upgrade
advice and more.
Affordable notebooks designed
and personalized for individuals
With the ThinkPad i Series 1400 notebook,
you’ll stay productive wherever you go, in
style. Its exceptional design combines
an Intel processor, large, bright display,
integrated modem and more. And it is
also easier than ever to use. Features like
the innovative ThinkLight (models 1492
and 1482 only) for illuminating your keyboard
and convenient Media Center
and customizable Easy Launch buttons
put control at your fingertips. While these
new features let you personalize what’s
on the inside, you can choose from seven
optional color covers* to show off your
personality on the outside.
* Supplied by iBrands as an after sales option for personalization
and have no function as an added protection
to the system. Fit models with 12.1", 13" or 14.1"
displays only. Not manufactured or warranted by IBM.

All-in-one notebooks designed for personal productivity
Intense multimedia
• Convenient, front-mounted Media
Center buttons provide easy control
of DVD-ROM or CD-ROM including a
volume control dial
• Instant Audio lets you listen to music
CDs even when the system is off
• DVD-ROM with S-video lets you view
DVD movies on your TV (models 1492,
1482 and 1442 only)
Ingenious Easy Launch buttons 3
give you a great place to start on
the Internet
• Home site—Your personalized window
to the Internet including helpful hints to
get the most out of your ThinkPad i Series
1400 notebook
• Search site—Advanced search capabilities
to find the information you need
quickly
• Consumer site—Your guide to shopping
the Internet with informative tips for a
more productive shopping experience
• Messaging site—Includes e-mail that
can be accessed from the Web
Media Center with Instant Audio
Easy Launch buttons
ThinkPad i Series 1400 technical specifications
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Model 262- 1492 1482 1442 1422
Intel processor Mobile Pentium III Mobile Celeron TM Mobile Celeron Mobile Celeron
at 500MHz at 500MHz at 500MHz at 500MHz
Level 2 cache (at processor speed) 256KB 128KB 128KB 128KB
Display/colors 15" TFT/16M 14.1" TFT/16M 12.1" TFT/ 16M 13" HPA*/16M
Resolution 1024x768 1024x768 800x600 800x600
Memory (std/max) 64MB/256MB 7 64MB/256MB 64MB/256MB 32MB/256MB
Hard disk drive 12GB 8 12GB 6GB 6GB
DVD or CD-ROM drive 6X-1X 9 DVD 6X-1X DVD 6X-1X DVD 24X-10X 9 CD-ROM
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TV output (S-video) yes yes yes yes
Diskette drive internal 1.44MB internal 1.44MB internal 1.44MB internal 1.44MB
Integrated modem 56K 2 V.90 56K V.90 56K V.90 56K V.90
Multimedia features
3D and DVD acceleration (models 1492, 1482 and 1442 only) and MPEG-2 decoding with 2X Accelerated
Graphics Port (AGP) bus with an ATI ® Rage Mobility-M graphics controller; 4MB of VRAM; Altec Lansing ®
SoundGuide stereo speakers with dynamic equalization circuit
Battery type/battery life 10 Li-Ion/3.5hr NiMH/2hr NiMH/2hr NiMH/2hr
PC Card support one Type I, Type II one Type I, Type II one Type I, Type II one Type I, Type II
or Type III or Type III or Type III or Type III
Preloaded operating system Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 SE Microsoft Windows 98 SE Microsoft Windows 98 SE Microsoft Windows 98 SE
Size 11 /weight 12 12.9"x10.6"x2.0"/7.9 lb 12.9"x10.6"x1.7"/7.9 lb 12.9"x10.6"x1.7"/7.4 lb 12.9"x10.6"x1.8"/7.7 lb
ThinkLight yes yes no no
Easy Launch buttons yes yes yes yes
Media Center with Instant Audio yes yes yes yes
Software 13
Lotus ® SmartSuite ® Millennium, Quicken 2000, World Book Encyclopedia, Norton AntiVirus TM (OEM version),
Ring Central FAX, ConfigSafe ® , IBM Update Connector, TM,14 PC-Doctor TM
* High-Performance Addressing

Key features and benefits
March 2000
Innovations for improved
ease of use
• ThinkLight illuminates your keyboard for
working in low-light conditions (models
1492 and 1482 only)
• Access ThinkPad—Helps you set up
and learn about your ThinkPad notebook
for an optimal mobile experience
• Legendary ThinkPad keyboard with fullsized
keys and an ergonomic palm rest
for easy, comfortable typing
• TrackPoint ® pointing device and Internet
Scroll Bar, including “Press-to-Select”
feature helps speed program launches
and reduce keystrokes
Think in color
You’ll show off your personality in style
when you choose from seven optional
color covers* for your new ThinkPad
i Series 1400 notebook. They’re easy to
attach and come in an assortment of
colors ranging from classic metallics to
vibrant matte finishes. Visit www.ibm.
com/pc/us/thinkpad/iseries/cover.html
for more information.
* Supplied by iBrands as an after sales option for personalization
and have no function as an added protection
to the system. Fit models with 12.1", 13" or 14.1"
displays only. Not manufactured or warranted by IBM.
Mars
Red
Metallic
Terra
Green
Metallic
Eclipse
Blue
Metallic
Lunar
Grey
Metallic Sirius
Red Andromeda
Green
Polaris
Blue
ThinkLight keyboard light turned on
ThinkPad i Series 1400 notebook upgrades and accessories
Increase your options
Options by IBM offers a wide range of
upgrades and accessories designed for
your ThinkPad i Series 1400 notebook to
help you improve your individual productivity.
For a complete list visit www.ibm.
com/options (U.S.) or www.ibm.com/pc/
ca/accessories (Canada).
• IBM Memory
Fast SDRAM for cost-effective performance
- 32MB 20L0253
- 64MB 20L0254
- 128MB 20L0255
• Power when and where you
need it
- Extra IBM Lithium-Ion Battery 02K6603
- IBM Ultraslim 56W AC Adapter 02K6545
- IBM Ultraslim 56W Car
DC Adapter
02K3381
• IBM MultiPort USB Hub 00N8215
Provides one-step connection to multiple
devices—five additional USB ports, one
printer port, one serial port, one keyboard
port and one mouse port
• IBM Portable Drive Bay 37L1511
External modular bay that lets you
add devices
• Devices for the IBM Portable
Drive Bay:
- IBM Zip 100MB Drive 37L1507
- IBM SuperDisk (LS-120) Drive 20L1929
- IBM DVD-ROM Drive 05K8890
• IBM 10/100 EtherJet TM CardBus
Ready Port Adapter 34L5301
Cable-free adapter for LAN or modem
connection
• IBM ThinkPad
Mobile Mouse
28L3670
ThinkPad Proven TM Accessories 15
Complementary to IBM’s own options are
additional third-party mobile accessories
from ThinkPad Proven partners. ThinkPad
Proven products are tested, warranted
and supported by the manufacturer to
ThinkPad Compatibility Standards. For a
complete list, see www.ibm.com/pc/
thinkpad/proven.
• PORT, Inc.—ThinkPad i Series Deluxe,
Easy Roller or BackPack Carrying Case
• Addonics, Inc.—PocketZip and Pocket-
SuperDisk (LS-120) Drive (USB or PC
Card connect)
• CNF, Inc.—20X-15X cardportCD-RW
(PC Card connect)
• Veridicom, Inc.—5th Sense Fingerprint ID
device (USB or Parallel Port connect)
offered with various software security
packages
• Compu-Lock, Inc.—TravAlert electronic
physical security alarm system
IBM MultiPort USB Hub
IBM Portable Drive Bay
IBM SuperDisk (LS-120) Drive

Individualized attention
and support
IBM Owner Privileges 6 , the membership
program that rewards you with discounts,
support and advice simply for owning an
IBM ThinkPad notebook. Membership
provides you with savings on accessories,
upgrades and software from IBM and
other leading companies; easy access to
IBM support; useful advice and upgrade
advisory services. All available at the
Owner Privileges member-only Web site.
Incomparable IBM warranty
service and support
• Personalized Web-based support
• International Warranty Service 16
• IBM Update Connector 14 helps you keep
your ThinkPad i Series notebook up-todate
with the latest drivers and software
upgrades
•EasyServ TM,17 door-to-door depot repair
service via courier
• One-year limited warranty 4 with toll-free
hardware support during the warranty
period
Need more information
March 2000
Take a visual tour of the
ThinkPad i Series 1400
U.S.
www.ibm.com/pc/us/products/thinkpad/1400
Canada www.ibm.com/pc/ca/thinkpad/iseries
IBM Fax Information Service
1 800 IBM-3395
ThinkPad Information Directory Doc# 11078
ThinkPad Options
Compatibility Matrix Doc# 42007
ThinkPad Proven Solutions Doc# 11900
Reminders for Year 2000 Readiness
Worldwide www.ibm.com/pc/year2000
IBM ThinkPad notebooks received an “A” rating for service
and reliability in PC Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Survey 18 .
1
MHz only measures microprocessor internal clock
speed, not application performance. Many factors
affect application performance.
2
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.
3
Requires Internet access account, available separately.
4
For terms and conditions or a copy of IBM’s Statement
of Limited Warranty, call 1 800 772-2227 in the U.S. and
in Canada, call 1 800 426-2255.
5
HelpCenter response times may vary; may exclude
some holidays.
6
Membership in Owner Privileges is currently included
with the purchase of ThinkPad i Series (excluding refurbished
machines). Available only in the U.S. and
Canada. Registration is required for membership. IBM
reserves the right to modify or withdraw this program
at any time. Visit our Web site at www.ibm.com/pc/us/
privileges (in Canada www.ibm.com/pc/ca/privileges)
for membership details.
7
Maximum memory varies depending on model and
may require replacement of standard memory with
optional maximum memory modules in all available
slots.
8
GB equals one billion bytes when referring to hard
disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may be less.
9
Variable read rate. Actual playback speed will vary
and is often less than the maximum possible.
10
Results obtained using BAPCo (Business Applications
Performance Corporation) SYSmark Benchmark
Test. 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
Thickness may vary at certain points on the system.
12
Includes battery; actual weight may vary due to vendor
components, manufacturing process and options.
13
Some software may differ from its retail version (if any)
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 licenses
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, express or implied, regarding
ThinkPad Proven products and services, including
but not limited to Year 2000 readiness and any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose.
16
International Warranty Service 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
The customer may be asked certain diagnostic questions
before a courier is sent. Your ThinkPad purchase
includes this depot repair service available in the U.S.
during the warranty period.
18
June 20, 1999.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, IBM has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines
for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered
mark.
IBM reserves the right to change specifications or
other product information without notice. This publication
could include technical inaccuracies or typographical
errors. References herein to IBM products
and services do not imply IBM intends to make them
available in all countries.
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