IBM THINKPAD 700T AVAILABLE Contents Announcement Letter Number 192-260 dated October 5, 1992 US - Last Revised on October 5, 1992 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability IBM announces it has been shipping and will continue to ship the IBM ThinkPad (TM) 700T. This tablet system, which uses a pen for input, was originally announced on April 16, 1992, as the IBM 2521 ThinkPad. Since that time IBM has shipped early systems to customers developing applications as well as software developers through the special bid process and the IBM PenAssist Program. Available also through IBM Direct Sales beginning in November 1992, the IBM ThinkPad 700T is IBM's first entry into the pen-based computer market and achieves a major milestone in providing users with a more natural way of interfacing with a powerful computational device. The ThinkPad 700T is significantly different from previous computers in that a stylus (electronic pen) serves as the primary means of entering data, by writing on the surface of the display. The ThinkPad 700T replaces paper and clipboards, paper and binders, and, for many users, even notebook computers because of its form factor, weight, and durability. This rugged, battery operated unit is designed for a wide range of mobile professionals who work in business, education, and government, and those mobile workers who cannot or will not use computers that have keyboards. Standard features include: o A 20-MHz 80386SX processor o Four or eight megabytes (MB) of memory o A new solid-state file with a 20MB maximum capacity (two 10MB cards) o A transflective liquid crystal display (LCD) with VGA resolution o An integrated data/fax modem o An AC/DC adapter o A rechargeable battery pack o A carrying case. The IBM ThinkPad 700T also provides parallel and serial input/output (I/O) ports for attaching external devices, an RJ-11 port for telephone communications, a diskette drive port, and a keyboard port. Available options are: a 3.5-inch 1.44/2.88MB 2521 diskette drive, a stand-alone two-slot battery charger, additional 10MB solid-state file cards, an automobile lighter charging adapter, an 8MB memory upgrade, additional pens, and a deluxe carrying case. Planned Availability Date: November 1992. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. IN BRIEF . . . o Increases user productivity for the mobile "paper user" worker or the notebook computer user o Provides additional business solution opportunities through new non-computer user markets never before possible with keyboard portables o Enhances system management through integration of the paper and computer environments and reduction of at least one layer of data entry Customer Letter Section DESCRIPTION USER PRODUCTIVITY The IBM ThinkPad 700T brings the power of the computer to the previously paper-oriented mobile work force by using handwriting (printing) as an input technique. The small, lightweight ThinkPad 700T is a convenient way for mobile professionals to take their computer to their meetings to edit notes and data without using a keyboard. Mobile workers who have traditionally resisted the computer keyboard can now enter data into the ThinkPad 700T using handwriting and forms fill in, a computerized version of their current paper forms. The power of the computer can be used to expand data entry far beyond the current bounds of the paper environment. The ThinkPad 700T physical characteristics are based on a clipboard design. It is made to be carried by mobile workers in one hand while they are doing their work. The high function of the small-size, lightweight computer is achieved by combining advanced technologies such as: o The cold fluorescent backlit, black-on-white LCD with VGA resolution, which can be used indoors with backlight or outdoors without backlight o A new electromagnetic digitizer to allow accurate handwriting recognition o New solid-state files with a 20MB capacity (two slots, 10MB each) that provide greater resistance to impact in a mobile environment while maintaining data integrity o A tetherless pen-like stylus, very similar to a ball-point pen o No keyboard requirement o A highly integrated planar o An integrated data/fax modem o Power management hardware and software to extend battery life o Low power technologies. BUSINESS SOLUTIONS With the ThinkPad 700T, businesses can provide computerized functions for mobile professionals and workers who will not or cannot use existing computer systems. It provides a new capability for integrating computers into an area of any business that does not use computers (the paper area). With the ThinkPad 700T: o The business may trim significantly, or eliminate, current intermediate data entry functions by providing the mobile worker with the same forms fill application currently implemented on paper and translating input into an electronic medium. o Mobile professionals can continue their work by taking their ThinkPad 700T into environments previously closed to computers (meetings, conferences, customer visits, low-light environments, or outdoors). The business can attach the ThinkPad 700T to an existing PS/2 (R) system via one of several communications ports to exchange data with existing PS/2 networks. The ThinkPad 700T provides the following ports for exchanging data: o A port for attaching the 3.5-inch 1.44/2.88MB 2521 diskette drive o A serial device port for connecting serial devices or PS/2s o A parallel device port for connecting printers or PS/2s o An RJ-11 port for connection to public switched telephone networks. One of two memory sizes, 4MB or 8MB, may be selected depending on the performance requirements of user applications. In the U.S. and Canada, the integrated data/fax modem is available for communicating with other systems. The RJ-11 phone jack is an industry standard. It supports data communications (up to 2400 bits per second (bps)) and fax communications (9600 bps), and standard Hayes (1) AT commands. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (1) Registered trademark of Hayes Corporation. SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT AND USABILITY The ThinkPad 700T improves satisfaction by providing a new medium for replacing paper while maintaining the "paper-like" interface. The display, digitizer, power management, and packaging technologies used in the ThinkPad 700T improve user satisfaction with the convenience and usability of battery operated portables. The design provides: o Convenient weight and size for carrying in a briefcase or via the standard or optional carrying case. o An easy to read, 10-inch supertwisted nematic (STN) transflective liquid crystal display (LCD) with 640 by 480 VGA resolution o Cold fluorescent backlighting with a 3-to-1 contrast ratio o The ability to address up to 8 grey scales on the LCD (depending on the application), which displays black characters on a white background o A power management system that: - Allows productive use of the mobile user's time - Monitors, under operating system control, the hardware usage of the ThinkPad 700T and selectively apportions power to only those components of the ThinkPad 700T in use - Reduces the frequency of recharging the batteries (trickle recharging occurs during AC operation) - Prolongs battery life between recharges by reducing power to all the components of the ThinkPad 700T until the entire system is powered off when not in use - Assures minimum loss of battery power if the ThinkPad 700T is left unattended - Provides a battery energy gauge for determining the remaining battery life. INVESTMENT PROTECTION The ThinkPad 700T protects the customer's investment by expanding current computerized boundaries to include the non-keyboard-using mobile work force. The ThinkPad 700T is designed to be compatible with the PS/2 family using data interchange and is expected to be used in conjunction with existing PS/2 and other host systems. The ThinkPad 700T is considered to be an extension of the current PS/2 investment strategy. PRODUCT POSITIONING This product is designed for customer and product development of applications and field test programs that are directed to an end-user market segment which has a requirement for a highly mobile, rugged computer with a more traditional non-keyboard form of data entry. The primary means of data entry for the IBM ThinkPad 700T is handwriting (printing) -- no keyboard is provided. The ThinkPad 700T is designed to be carried in one hand (clipboard size) and can be used in both natural and artificial lighting conditions, or even in a total absence of light. The ThinkPad 700T provides an alternative to the current paper forms as a computer input device. Data gathered via forms fill and hand printing can easily be transferred to other computer systems. The ThinkPad 700T provides several communications options that allow data to be exchanged with other IBM computer systems. The hardware provided is intended to support the mobility characteristics of the ThinkPad 700T and maintain synergism with existing PS/2 systems via data interchange. PUBLICATIONS The QUICK REFERENCE CARD PACKAGE (order number S41G-3110, part number 41G3110) is shipped with the product. The following publications will be available in November 1992. To order, contact your IBM representative. ORDER PART TITLE NUMBER NUMBER Getting Started With PenPoint S41G-3122 41G3122 Using PenPoint S41G-3111 41G3111 IBM ThinkPad Service Guide S41G-3113 41G3113 Hardware Maintenance Library S41G-3121 41G3121 File Transfer Utility S41G-3127 41G3127 TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Width: 239 mm (9.4 inches). Length: 314 mm (12.4 inches). Height: 42 mm (1.6 inches). Weight: 2.792 kg (6.3 pounds, including the battery pack). OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: Temperature at Sea Level: 5 (degs) to 35 (degs) C (41 (degs) to 95 (degs) F). Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%. Wet Bulb: 29.4 (degs) C (85 (degs) F). Altitude: 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) maximum. If the ThinkPad 700T is operated in environments that exceed the above, unpredictable results may occur. MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The 3.5-inch 1.44/2.88MB 2521 diskette drive (part number 6451156) is required to re-install the operating system or applications into the ThinkPad 700T. The PenPoint operating system, File Transfer application, and Corrective Service Facility have been installed on the shipment group solid-state files. Two 10MB solid-state file cards are required for system operation. Data transfer between the ThinkPad 700T and PS/2 family machines requires a server program (provided with the shipment group) running in the host machine and client application software (pre-installed on the ThinkPad 700T), and is supported by the following hardware and software: o One of the following: - DOS 3.3, 4.01, and 5.0 - OS/2 (R) Version 2.0 (virtual DOS machine) o One of the following: - AT Bus -- PS/2 Model 30, 35 SX, 40, or L40 SX - Micro Channel (R) Architecture -- PS/2 Model 55 SX, 56, 70, P75, or 80 - DMA -- PS/2 Model 57, 90, or 95 o At least one 3.5-inch 1.44MB diskette drive o At least .7MB of available direct access storage device (DASD) space for software on the PS/2 server o A modem (for RJ-11) or modem eliminator (for serial) o Appropriate cables (serial, parallel, or RJ-11). PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: The PenPoint operating system is installed on the ThinkPad 700T. Application program development is provided by the PenPoint Software Developers Kit (2), which runs on select PS/2 models. The PenPoint Software Developers Kit is available from: GO Corporation 919 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Suite 400 Foster City, CA 94404 (2) Trademark of GO Corporation. OS/2 pen extensions and DOS pen extensions will be available for beta testing beginning in October 1992. For more information contact your IBM marketing representative. In association with the ThinkPad 700T, IBM established a developer assistance program, called IBM PenAssist, which is designed for pen application developers. For information about the services provided and enrollment fee, call 404-238-2200. COMPATIBILITY: The ThinkPad 700T is a new computer product and is designed to exchange data with other IBM PS/2 products at the hardware interface level. The serial, parallel, and RJ-11 ports provided on the ThinkPad 700T can be used in conjunction with the shipment group software to communicate with PS/2 systems. The ThinkPad 700T can be attached to the following printers: o IBM Proprinter (R) II o IBM Proprinter XL o Diconix 150 o Diconix 150 Plus o Epson l-1000 o Epson LQ 570 o Epson LQ 870 o Epson LQ 1170 o Hewlett-Packard LaserJet II o Hewlett-Packard LaserJet II P o Hewlett-Packard LaserJet II D o Hewlett-Packard LaserJet III o Hewlett-Packard LaserJet III P o Hewlett-Packard LaserJet III D o Hewlett-Packard LaserJet III. The 3.5-inch 1.44/2.88MB 2521 diskette drive can read and write diskettes created by PS/2 systems. Due to the size and weight restrictions of the ThinkPad 700T, the batteries and other options listed in other parts of this document are not compatible with other PS/2 products. LIMITATIONS: This product is designed for customer and product development of applications and field test programs. The ThinkPad 700T is offered in two memory sizes -- a 4MB memory model and an 8MB memory model. There are no internal or external slots for memory expansion beyond 8MB. The 4MB memory model may be upgraded to 8MB by having the 4MB memory card replaced with the 8MB memory card option (part number 6451167) at an IBM service center. PenPoint is installed on the solid-state file shipped in the ThinkPad 700T shipment group. In the event that PenPoint needs to be re-installed on the existing solid-state file or on a replacement solid-state file, a 3.5-inch 1.44/2.88MB 2521 diskette drive is required to read the diskettes containing the PenPoint operating system and install the operating system on the solid-state file cards. The 3.5-inch 1.44/2.88MB 2521 diskette drive hardware interface is not compatible with the IBM PS/2 small computer system interface (SCSI). The 3.5-inch 1.44/2.88MB 2521 diskette drive is powered by the ThinkPad 700T through the diskette drive connector on the ThinkPad 700T system unit. The modem provided in the ThinkPad 700T system unit has been certified compatible with U.S. and Canadian public switched telephone networks only. A keyboard is not provided with the ThinkPad 700T. An IBM Enhanced PS/2 Keyboard may be used to input data into the ThinkPad 700T by connecting it to the keyboard connector on the ThinkPad 700T system unit. Software support for keyboard usage is limited and it is expected that user applications will have to be created if extensive keyboard data input is required. The PenPoint operating system will recognize 101/102 character scan codes. There are no internal slots for I/O adapters. All I/O to the IBM ThinkPad 700T is through the external ports provided on the ThinkPad 700T system unit. PLANNING INFORMATION CABLE ORDERS: A parallel cable adapter and an RJ-11 cable are provided in the shipment group. Serial adapter cables for printers may be ordered through IBM Telemarketing Operations (1-800-IBM-2468) using the following part numbers: o Cable -- 10 feet, PN 6450217 o Cable -- 10 inches, PN 6450242. Serial adapter cables for file transfer operations between the ThinkPad 700T and a PS/2 may be purchased from: Inmac Phone: 1-800-547-5444 Part Number: 0769 A parallel cable for file transfer operations between the ThinkPad 700T and a PS/2 may be purchased from: Q.C.A., Inc. Quality Cable Assembly 1340 Bobbitt Drive Garner, NC 27529 Phone: 919-772-7442 Fax: 919-772-4070 Part Number: QCA193F INSTALLABILITY: The ThinkPad 700T has minimal setup requirements. The battery must be inserted into the system unit. If the battery does not contain sufficient power to allow the ThinkPad 700T to turn on, the AC/DC adapter provided as part of the shipment group must be plugged into the system unit and a standard AC power outlet (see instructions provided with the AC/DC adapter). All options are user installable except the 8MB DRAM memory card (part number 6451167), which must be installed by an approved IBM servicer. PROBLEM DETERMINATION: Many integrated functions that assist the user in problem determination are included with the ThinkPad 700T. A user-oriented quick reference card included in the shipment group will assist the user with problem determination and resolution. PACKAGING: Each IBM ThinkPad 700T ships from the plant in a single carton. The model number is 2521-001 or 2521-002. Each carton contains: o A system unit. o Two 10MB solid-state file cards (installed). The PenPoint operating system, IBM handwriting recognition software, a File Transfer application, and a Corrective Service Facility for system and application software maintenance have been installed on the solid-state file. o A stylus with batteries installed and additional pen tips. o An AC/DC adapter with power cord. o A rechargeable battery pack. o A parallel port adapter. o A telephone cable. o A pen tether and miscellaneous plugs. o A carrying case. o Installed software backup diskettes and a file transfer server application diskette. o Quick reference cards (9) and a warranty information booklet. SEPARATELY ORDERED FEATURES: o Pen with batteries and tips (PN 6451142) o System unit battery (PN 6451141) o 3.5-inch 1.44/2.88MB 2521 diskette drive (PN 6451156) o 8MB DRAM memory card (PN 6451167) o 10MB solid-state file card (PN 6451144). ACCESSORIES: o External two-slot battery charger -- U.S. and Canada (PN 6451140) o External two-slot battery charger -- worldwide (PN 32G3857) o Automobile lighter power adapter (PN 6451168) o Deluxe carrying case (PN 79F0981). SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. TERMS AND CONDITIONS VOLUME DISCOUNT: Volume purchasing is not available under the Volume Discounts section of the IBM Customer Agreement. LICENSING: IBM programs included with the IBM ThinkPad 700T are licensed under the terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement. A copy of this agreement is included in the documentation that ships with the system. WARRANTY PERIOD: One year (hardware). WARRANTY SERVICE: Customer Carry-In Repair (CCR). Units may be carried in or mailed to: IBM Corporation -- Service Repair Center Building 01, Culver Road Dayton, NJ 08810 PROGRAM SERVICES: Central service, including the IBM support center, will be available until December 31, 1993. IBM does not guarantee service results or warrant that all errors or program defects will be corrected. MAINTENANCE SERVICE: Customer Carry-In Repair (CCR). Units may be carried in or mailed to: IBM Corporation -- Service Repair Center Building 01, Culver Road Dayton, NJ 08810 ALTERNATIVE SERVICE OFFERINGS: SystemXtra (TM) (Marketing Announcement 391-173) and End User Support (Marketing Announcement 389-202) offerings are available for this product. Please contact your IBM branch office representative for details. The following standard offerings do not apply: o Volume Maintenance Option o Mid-Range System Option o Corporate Service Option o Extended Maintenance Option o Central Facility Maintenance Service Option. IBM HOURLY SERVICE RATE CLASSIFICATION: One. IBM warranty service, maintenance service, or hourly service may be obtained by calling 800-IBM-SERV. IBM hourly service is available at the applicable rate and terms, including element exchange price if applicable. PRODUCT AVAILABILITY STATUS: New product available. CUSTOMER SETUP: Yes. LICENSED INTERNAL CODE: No. EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: None. CHARGES PRODUCT CHARGES Model/ Machine Feature Part Purchase Description Type Number Number Price System Unit (4MB) 2521 001 6451462 $4,795 System Unit (8MB) 2521 002 6451463 5,395 Features: Diskette Drive 1279 6451156 475 8MB Memory Upgrade 1729 6451167 1,200 10MB SSF Card 1770 6451144 1,190 Pen with Battery 1775 6451142 100 Battery 1771 6451141 170 Accessories: Automobile Adapter 1726 6451168 135 External Charger 1719 6451140 360 (U.S. & Canada) External Charger 4840 32G3857 360 (Worldwide) Carry Case, Deluxe 1213 79F0981 80 When ordering for installed system units, process as a feature of special ordering vehicle 8530-ZZZ. ALTERNATIVE SERVICE CHARGES On-Site Repair does not apply. ANNUAL MINIMUM MAINTENANCE CHARGES CUSTOMER CARRY-IN REPAIR (CCR): $300.