• Analog Devices AD1981A AC'97 SoundMAX Codec (Full-duplex)
  
• AC97 2.2 compatible
  
• Speaker technology
  
  • Stereo speaker
• Volume up, down, and mute buttons
• Two audio jacks:
  • One for external stereo speakers or headphone
  • One for external microphone

• 86 key keyboard with imbedded numeric keypad and integrated UltraNav dual-pointing system, featuring TrackPoint and customized touch pad for the ultimate in pointing flexibility
• 90 DBCS key keyboard with imbedded numeric keypad and integrated UltraNav dual-pointing system, featuring TrackPoint and customized touch pad for the ultimate in pointing flexibility
• ThinkPad button, ThinkLight keyboard light, individual volume up, down, and mute buttons
• The keyboard has a Fn key which is a special key and is located in the lower left corner. The Fn key allows the user to instantly activate the following operational features by pressing the Fn key and a designated function key:
  • Standby/Suspend/Hibernation
  • Switching between Display device
• Fingerprint reader is integrated into the palm rest of the ThinkPad notebook computer to prevent unauthorized access to your notebook and data.

• 64-bit Double Data Rate (DDR) non-parity SDRAM memory
• PC2700 at 333MHz
• Two 200 pin SO-DIMM memory slots, one slot is pre-populated with 256MB or 512MB, leaving one socket available
• Supports up to two 1GB SDRAM SO DIMMs
• Supports maximum memory up to 2GB

• All systems come with the UltraNav dual-pointing system, featuring TrackPoint and customized touch pad for the ultimate in pointing flexibility is a part of the keyboard. The TrackPoint features Press-to-Select, Internet scroll, and magnifying glass for accurate and convenient control.

• Available processors are Intel Mobile Pentium M at 1.5, 725, 735, 745, 755, 765
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology
• Intel Mobile Pentium M 1.5 models have 1 MB onboard L2 cache memory
• Intel Mobile Pentium M 735, and 745 have 2 MB of L2 cache memory

• IR transceiver for wireless file and data transfer and printing.
• Speeds up to 4Mbps.
• Compatible with the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) IR data link specification
• Located on the front of the system

• Selected models have a modem communication daughter card (CDC)
• K56Flex v.92

Note: Public network download speeds are limited to 53kbps. Upload speeds are limited to 48Kbps. Actual speeds depend on many factors and are often less than the maximum stated.

• 1Gb Ethernet installed on systems via the system board
• Intel 802.11b Mini PCI wireless adapter on selected models
• Intel 802.11b/g Mini PCI wireless adapter on selected models
• Intel 802.11a/b/g Mini PCI wireless adapter on selected models
• ThinkPad High Rate 802.11a/b/g Mini PCI wireless adapter on selected models
• Cisco Aironet 802.11b Mini PCI wireless adapter on selected models
• ThinkPad 802.11a/b wireless
• Bluetooth/Modem combo card on selected models

• One integrated, easy-loading modular Ultrabay Slim
• One Mini PCI IIIb slot (not a customer replaceable unit (CRU))
• One CDC slot (not a CRU)

• Two USB ports version 2.0
• One parallel (EPP, ECP) compatible
• Additional connector supports the optional Port Replicator and dock
• Two audio ports
  • One for external stereo speakers or headphone
  • One for microphone-in
• S-Video out
• CRT port for external monitor
• Built-in RJ-11 and RJ-45 connectors for telephony and LAN connections

Note: There is no Serial or PS/2 port but they can be obtained by getting the optional ThinkPad Port Replicator or ThinkPad Dock.

• Conforms to the PC Card Standard 95
• The Type III slot can accommodate two Type I, two Type II, or one Type III PC card
• Both 16-bit and 32-bit cards are supported.
• PCMCIA 2.1 standard
• No zoom video support

• Width: 311 mm (12.2 in)
• Depth: 255 mm (10.0 in)
• Height: 26.6 mm (1.0 in)
• Configured system weight (with DVD-ROM or CD-ROM):2.22 kg (4.9 lb)

Accessories:

• Battery pack (Li-Ion): 325 g (0.72 LB)
• AC adapter: 360 g (0.795 LB)
• DVD drive: 345 g (0.76 LB)

Note: All weight and dimensions are approximate.

• Heat dissipation: 246 Btu/hr maximum
• Heat emissions: 72 watts maximum

• AC adapter: This ac-to-dc converter supplies the necessary power to the computer. The ac adapter also charges the battery pack when it is installed in the computer.
• Universal AC adapter (72 W):
  • Input is 100/240V AC, 1.4/0.7A, 50/60Hz
  • Output is 16 V dc, 4.5

• The battery pack is an internal power source to the computer when the ac adapter is not available. The battery pack is rechargeable and is charged using the ac adapter with the system.
• You can manage the battery power by using the Battery MaxiMiser and Power Management Features utility.
• A different Li-Ion battery pack fits into the Ultrabay Slim so that two batteries can be installed to increase battery operating time.
• A six or nine cell Li-Ion battery pack is shipped with the system.
• Li-Ion battery pack:
  • six cell, 10.8V, 4.4Ah
  • nine cell, 10.8V, 6.6Ah
• Approximate operation and charging hours are:
  • Power off/suspend charging (*1): 3.6hr
  • Charging during operation (*1)(*2): 3.6 to 6.0 hr
  • Battery operation times(*2):
    • Six cell Up to 5.5 hours
    • Nine cell Up to 7.5 hours
    • Nine cell plus bay battery Up to 9.5 hours

Notes:

(*1) Recharge time also varies.
(*2) These model numbers achieved eTesting Labs, Inc.'s BatteryMark 4.0.1 or the Ziff Davis Media Inc.'s Business Winstone 2002 BatteryMarkTM Version 1.0 Battery Rundown Time of at least the times shown above. This test was performed without independent verification by VeriTest testing division of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. ("VeriTest") nor Ziff Davis Media Inc.; neither Ziff Davis Media Inc. nor VeriTest makes any representations or warranties as to these test results. A description of the environment under which the test was performed is available at: www.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.

• Security Chip on selected models
• Locking device in the security slot provides physical security.
• The ThinkPad Embedded Security Subsystem (TCPA compliant) provides for authentication and encryption of data communications. The integrated 802.11b wireless lets you connect to a LAN without wires or cables. To connect to the Internet, the optional ThinkPad High Rate Wireless Access Point 500 and an Internet phone number are required.

• A Power-on password (POP) protects the system from unauthorized use. If a POP is set, the password prompt appears:
  • Each time the system is turned on
• When the system is returned to normal operation from suspend mode
• A Supervisor Password provides a higher level of security than the POP. The Supervisor Password protects the system functions from being used by unauthorized users,and protects the hardware configuration from unauthorized modification. The Supervisor Password prompt appears:
  • When the BIOS setup screen is accessed.
• A HDD Password (HDP) protects HDD data from unauthorized users. Once HDP is set, data on the HDD cannot be accessed without the correct HDP. Because the HDP is stored in the HDD, the data remains protected even if the HDD is removed to another system. The HDP password prompt appears:
  • Each time the system is turned on

• OS/2 Warp Convenience Package 2 V4.52 Refresh MCP2 Refresh: XR_4503 with FixPak XR_C003, or later, and XR_D003, or later
• OS/2 Warp Convenience Package 1 V4.51 MCP1: XR_4501 with FixPak XR_C003, or later, and XR_D003, or later
• OS/2 Warp Convenience Package 2 V4.52 MCP2: XR_4502 with FixPak XR_C003, or later, and XR_D003, or later
• PC DOS 2000 (only limited support is available)
• Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition with USB 1.1 support
• Microsoft Windows 98 Gold with USB 1.1 support
• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6a; no USB support
• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6a Japanese; no USB support
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (SPO, SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4); with USB 2.0 support
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional (no service pack, SP1) with USB 2.0 support
• Microsoft Windows XP Home (no service pack, SP1) with USB 2.0 support

The following operating systems are supported on the ThinkPad T42p systems:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (SPO, SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4); with USB 2.0 support
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional (no service pack, SP1) with USB 2.0 support

Notes:

• Previous versions of these operating systems are not supported.
• Operating systems other than those preinstalled on the systems may not provide full-feature functionality

• 24x-8x DVD Ultrabay slim drive
• 16x10x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD Ultrabay slim drive
• 24x24x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD Ultrabay slim drive
• 24x2x2x2x16x10x8x Multi-Recorder Ultrabay slim drive
• Bootable

• Only available using USB or Docking solution

• Supported HDD thickness: 9.5mm for all systems
• Standard 30GB, 40GB, 60GB, 80GB HDD sizes
• Supports one additional HDD which can be used concurrently to offer expanded storage in the Ultrabay Slim
• S.M.A.R.T technology to issue an alert if a hardware failure is pending
• ATA Bus Interface
• 4200, 5400,or 7200 rpm depending on drive size
• Although you can upgrade the HDD, it is not designed to be removed and reinserted on a regular basis. Repeated and frequent removal, for purposes other than to upgradefor greater capacity, can cause damage to the system. The Ultrabay Slim HDD adapter is designed to provide this flexibility with a second HDD in the Ultrabay Slim.
• The Hard Drive Active Protection system protects your HDD when the shock sensor inside your ThinkPad computer detects a situation that could potentially damage the HDD.

• Support for a DVI monitor is through the ThinkPad Dock II option and is limited to a resolution of 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz.

• All displays are measured diagonally.

• 32MB ATI Mobility RADEON 7500
• 32MB ATI Mobility RADEON 9000
• 64MB ATI Mobility RADEON 9600
• 128MB ATI Mobility FIREGL T2