The next generation in mobile computing

ThinkPad 770 Notebooks

Highlights

•Performance and technology.

Once again, IBM leads the way by
engineering advanced technology into
one sleek notebook—200 or 233MHz 1
Intel® Pentium® processor with MMX™
technology Mobile Module, up to a
5.1GB2 SMART3 hard drive, high-speed
SDRAM memory and more.

•Incredibly vibrant, incredibly

viewable displays. A full 13.3" or
giant 14.1" of picture-perfect viewing,
ideal for high-impact presentations or
as the perfect desktop alternative.

•Masterful multimedia. The new

ThinkPad 770 boasts a stunning array of
advanced audio and video capabilities,
including support for integrated DVD,
CD-ROM, full MPEG-2, SRS 3D Sound,
Dolby® Digital audio output,4 3D
graphics and high-output speakers.

•Windows NT for the road.

ThinkPad 770 delivers advanced
Windows NT Workstation extensions for
the mobile enterprise client.

•Ingenious design. Tremendous

mobile power and desktop capability in
a thin, lightweight and stylish package.

a Better place to think

When only the best will do

With the new ThinkPad 770, IBM has assembled the

ideal combination of mobile computing technology and
features into one lean, powerful package. Take a close look
and you’ll see why it’s an outstanding mobile computing
solution.

Premier performance
A quick glance at the performance features we’ve packed
into the ThinkPad 770 says it all:
• 200 or 233MHz Pentium processor with MMX technology
Mobile Module and 512KB Level 2 cache
• Up to 5.1GB of hard disk storage (10.2GB if you put an op-
tional second hard drive in the Ultrabay II). And if that’s not
enough, an internal ThinkPad Proven VST Zip™100 UltraBay
option offers 100MB of removable storage
• 32MB of high-speed synchronous DRAM memory standard
with two memory slots available, which can support a total
addressable capacity of 256MB5 of memory (current op-
tions support up to 160MB)
• Support for internal DVD drive allows up to 4.7GB or more
of DVD-enabled content
• Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 and OS/2 Warp support
• Additional mobile extensions for Windows NT 4.0

Bigger, brighter displays DVD in a notebook Premier Windows NT Workstation

Open a new ThinkPad 770 and be pre-
pared for a big surprise—huge 13.3" and
giant 14.1" incredibly bright displays with
1024x768 resolution that deliver exhila-
rating mobile images and video. At 36%
brighter than previous ThinkPad 760 TFT
displays, ThinkPad 770 displays are as
bright as many desktop monitors. The
“Bright on Battery” override feature al-
lows you to select maximum brightness
while battery powered to help create big
dazzling presentations.
ThinkPad 770 delivers what high-perfor-
mance users have been waiting for—
DVD in a notebook PC. With its superior
video and audio quality, DVD is perfect
for video presentations and storage, as
well as using your current library of CD-
ROMs. DVD puts 4.7GB or more of stor-
age on a single disc. If you also want to
view hardware-supported DVD movies
and commercial DVD content, the op-
tional DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter
is available as well (standard on 9549-1AU).
support in a mobile platform
Run Windows NT Workstation on your
notebook today! Full power manage-
ment, UltraBay Plug and Play capability,
and hot plug PC Card support give you
most of the key features you need to
take advantage of Windows NT’s secu-
rity, scalability and reliability. And that’s
not all! With the ThinkPad 770, IBM pro-
vides additional Windows NT functional
extensions that were normally available
only to Windows 95 mobile users. These
extensions include: DVD for storage,
MPEG-2 playback,6 3D Graphics
(OpenGL only), video capture6 and more.
 Robust system manageability
ThinkPad 770 delivers advanced desk-
top manageability in a notebook PC. Ad-
vanced system manageability features
include:
• Compliance with the industry-standard
Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
• DMI 1.1 compliant (DMI 2.0 ready) and
Wake on LAN support via the optional
SelectaDock III
• DMI instrumentation such as thermal
monitoring via included Intel LANDesk®
Client Manager
• LANClient Control Manager
• Local and remote asset management
via included NetFinity
• Asset security via passwords and locks
• SMART hard drives can provide early
detection of a hard drive failure
Unprecedented mobile
multimedia
The ThinkPad 770 opens a vibrant new
world of mobile multimedia computing.
Exploit amazing 3D graphics, images,
video and sound capabilities as you
create dazzling presentations or surf
the Internet using this powerful array of
advanced audio and video capabilities:
• Huge 13.3" and 14.1" active matrix displays
• Pentium processors with MMX technology
• Maximum flexibility with choice of op-
tional DVD or 20X max (variable speed)
CD-ROM
• High-quality speakers and standard
SRS 3D sound
• Software-supported MPEG-1 playback
• Hardware-supported full MPEG-2 play-
back, video in (video capture) and play-
back over TV (video out) with optional
DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter
(standard on 9549-1AU)
• Dolby Digital audio4 support for lively
theater-quality sound
• Zoomed Video support
Advanced communications
Fast and reliable communications are
the cornerstone of working successfully
in an interconnected world. ThinkPad
770’s vast range of mobile communica-
tions tools provides you with fast and
dependable means to receive and
transmit the information you need to do
business. Its new, more powerful up to
33.6Kbps data/14.4Kbps fax modem
(9549-1AU only) with planned software
upgradability to 56K technology.7 Ad-
vanced telephony support via RingCentral,
Intel Video Phone software, and an
RS232 serial port for wireless direct
connection to digital cellular phone
keep you connected wherever you go.
The new Advanced Communications
Processor integrated into the ThinkPad
770 (9549-1AU only) provides simple
one-step international connectivity and
investment protection to extend your
reach in an interconnected world. The
ThinkPad 770 includes an international
programmable DAA that provides con-
nectivity virtually anywhere, anytime
without the need for country-specific
external DAAs.

Ingenious design

Superior design and portability enable you to take advantage of the latest technol-
ogy, power and multimedia while on the road.

The ThinkPad 770’s flexible, modular design and array of docking alternatives pro-
vide a highly configurable, upgradable mobile computing solution that allows you to
build the system you need. If your requirements change, the ThinkPad 770’s versatile
design ensures that your notebook PC is ready to grow with you. As always, this new
ThinkPad is designed with a keen eye on backward and forward compatibility to
minimize “parts on the floor” obsolescence.

The new UltraBay II can accommodate many different options including an additional
hard drive (770 or 760 hard drive with optional 2nd HDD Adapter), a second battery,
or a DVD, CD-ROM, diskette drive or even a VST Zip100 drive. The new side-loading
design also makes it easy to swap devices in and out.
 Docking options

ThinkPad 770 docking solutions deliver yet another level

of convenience and power with a modular, building block
solution that allows you to follow a natural progression of
upgrades and improvements.

• Simple port replication and cable management with the

SelectaBase 770
• Enhanced port replication capability when the PC Card En-
abler is attached to SelectaBase 770 to provide two PC
CardBus slots
• Desktop functionality and manageability via the
SelectaBase 770 and SelectaDock III’s10 two full-size and
one half-size PCI/ISA slots, two PC CardBus slots, SCSI-3,
UltraBay II, one half-high industry-standard bay, two
USB ports, plug and play convenience and Wake on
LAN support
• ThinkPad 770 and SelectaBase 770 are backward compat-
ible with SelectaDock I and II
• PC97 compliant

A new touch for TrackPoint

The ThinkPad 770 features several enhancements to the

award-winning TrackPoint that make for faster navigation
and usability:

• New “Press-to-Select” or “Release-to-Select” features allow

tapping of the TrackPoint itself to speed icon launches and
reduce keystrokes
• A new programmable center button enables fast scrolling of
Web sites and documents, or fast panning across wide
spreadsheets; or switch to the innovative magnifying glass
feature to enlarge screen views in any application
• New softer TrackPoint suspension top requires less appar-
ent finger pressure making it even more convenient
ThinkPad 770 specifications

Model 9549-1AU 9548-3OU/31U 9548-4OU

Pentium processor 233MHz with MMX 233MHz with MMX 200MHz with MMX
Mobile Module Mobile Module Mobile Module

Level 2 cache 512KB 512KB 512KB

Display 14.1“ TFT 13.3” TFT 13.3” TFT

Maximum resolution Up to 1024x768 Up to 1024x768 Up to 1024x768

with 64K colors with 64K colors with 64K colors
5 5 5
SDRAM memory (std/max) 32/160-256MB 32/160-256MB 32/160-256MB

Hard disk drive 5.1GB 4.0GB 3.2GB

Diskette drive 1.44MB 1.44MB 1.44MB

20X max (variable speed) Optional Optional Optional

CD-ROM drive

DVD drive Optional Optional Optional

DVD and Enhanced Standard Optional Optional

Video Adapter

MPEG playback MPEG-1 MPEG-1 MPEG-1

Full MPEG-2 Optional MPEG-2 Optional MPEG-2

Video RAM 2MB SGRAM 2MB SGRAM 2MB SGRAM

Audio SRS 3D Sound SRS 3D Sound SRS 3D Sound

Sound Blaster Pro Sound Blaster Pro Sound Blaster Pro
4 4 4
Dolby Digital output Optional Dolby Digital Optional Dolby Digital

Fax/Modem 33.6Kbps integrated Optional Optional

(56K technology (PC Card) (PC Card)
7
upgradable)

PC Cards 2 Type II, 1 Type III 2 Type II, 1 Type III 2 Type II, 1 Type III
CardBus, ZV Port CardBus, ZV Port CardBus, ZV Port

Operating system Windows 95 Windows 95/Windows NT Windows 95

Integrated infrared 4Mbps front and rear ports 4Mbps front and rear ports 4Mbps front and rear ports
8
Battery life (Li-Ion) 3.5 hrs 4.0 hrs 4.0 hrs

Standard I/O interfaces
Serial, parallel, USB, Serial, parallel, USB, Serial, parallel, USB,
external diskette, video external diskette, external diskette,
I/O, Dolby Digital out, keyboard/mouse, keyboard/mouse,
keyboard/mouse, docking/port docking/port
docking/port replication interface, replication interface,
replication interface, audio I/O, AC audio I/O, AC
audio I/O, AC power input power input
power input, RJ-11

Dimensions 2.2" x 12.3” x 10.0” 2.2” x 12.3“ x 9.4” 2.2” x 12.3“ x 9.4”
9
Approximate weight w/FDD 7.8 lbs 7.4 lbs 7.4 lbs
 Options by IBM Customer service and support
Options by IBM offers a wide range of • Three-year limited warranty; Interna- Need more information?
upgrades for making your work easier tional Warranty Service and EasyServ IBM Fax Information Service
and you more productive, while protect- door-to-door courier repair12 1 800 IBM-3395
ing your computing investment. Selected • EasyServ Plus13 option to extend ThinkPad Information Directory
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16MB SDRAM SO DIMM 76H0293 years; EasyServ On-Site service also
32MB SDRAM SO DIMM 76H0294 available for next business day on-site World Wide Web
64MB SDRAM SO DIMM 76H0295 repair service with the purchase of www.us.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad
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DVD Drive 11J8950 tional charge during warranty Product and Dealer Location
DVD and Enhanced • 30 days pre-installed operating system Information
Video Adapter 11J8957 support 1 800 426-2968
2nd HDD Adapter 11J8836
5.1GB HDD 11J8947 IBM System Care
SelectaBase 770 83H6735 IBM System Care is a new offering designed to help you make the most of your
PC Card Enabler 83H6741 ThinkPad investment by combining a host of technologies, services and convenient
SelectaDock III10 3547003 financing—all for a single monthly payment. IBM System Care offers:
Li-Ion Battery 83H6738
• Industry-leading technologies to help • Services from your IBM Business Part-
56W AC Adapter 83H6739
you realize the total benefit of ownership: ner and IBM Global Services, including
External Battery Charger 11J8985
– Advanced manageability tools, such Remote Technical Services and Recov-
56K PC Card Modem7 04K0052
as Wake on LAN available via Selecta- ery Services for End-Users14
Dock III, help make it easy to manage • Total-package financing from IBM that
ThinkPad Proven Options11
mobile systems both locally and re- includes IBM System Care Technology
• VST Zip100 UltraBay Option
motely Exchange, a flexible and affordable way
• Extended Systems®: JetEye Net Plus In-
– High-speed, reliable communications to update your IBM ThinkPad investment
frared Printer and Ethernet Token-Ring
help keep you connected and pro- to keep up with the rapid pace of mo-
Connection
ductive bile technology
• Port, Inc.®: Smart and superbly crafted
– Security features, such as new super-
cases that offer a unique SafePort™ air-
visor password that eliminates CMOS
cushioned system
bypass, enhance asset management
and protection

1
MHz only measures microprocessor internal clock
speed, not application performance. Other factors also
affect application performance.
2
MB means million bytes and GB means billion bytes
when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible ca-
pacity varies.
3
Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
4
Dolby Digital audio output is available standard on
9549-1AU and available as an option on all other 770
models. For Dolby Digital output, the DVD and En-
hanced Video Adapter (11J8957) must be installed and
the ThinkPad connected to appropriate receiver and
external speakers.
5
Current available memory options allow memory expan-
sion up to 160MB using two 64MB SDRAM SO DIMMs in
the two available slots for memory expansion. Memory
expansion beyond 160MB will depend on the availability
of third-party memory options larger than 64MB SDRAM
SO DIMMs built to IBM ThinkPad 770 specifications and
such availability cannot be assured.
6
When available.
7
Upgrade via Internet software download at no addi-
tional charge (Internet access fees excepted). Planned
availability approximately November 1997 in the U.S.,
Canada and Japan, later elsewhere; subject to change
without notice. 56K modems are designed to be ca-
pable of receiving data at up to 56Kbps from an X2-
compatible service provider, and transmitting data at
up to 33.6Kbps. Public networks currently limit maxi-
mum download speeds to about 53Kbps. Actual
speeds depend on many factors and are often less
than the maximum possible.
8
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.
9
Includes battery; actual weight may vary.
10
SelectaDock III requires SelectaBase 770.
11
A ThinkPad Proven Solution; offered and tested by a
third-party manufacturer. Not warranted by IBM.
12
For terms and conditions or a copy of IBM’s limited
warranty, call 1 800 722-2227; International Warranty
Service available in those countries where IBM and IBM
resellers sell and service ThinkPad products (registration
required). EasyServ is available in North America at no
additional charge during the warranty period.
13
EasyServ Plus and EasyServ On-Site available for pur-
chase in two-year increments (maximum five years total
including warranty period). Must be purchased during
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original warranty period. EasyServ On-Site available only
to businesses with 50 or more ThinkPads. Call your IBM Printed in the United States of America
authorized reseller for additional information.
14
Formerly known as WorkGroup Recovery Services.
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