Best blend of portability and essential features
IBM ThinkPad R31 notebooks
Make it your own. The new Ultrabay Plus modular bay allows you to easily swap and share optional Ultrabay 2000 devices like the
IBM ThinkPad R30 Top 15 Notebook PCs: Value PC World (US) January-July 2002
new CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo III or ZIP 250MB drives. Outfit the bay with the optional Ultrabay Plus Device Carrier to snap in options like the Ultrabay Plus Cradle for the WorkPad c500 Series or Ultrabay Plus Numeric Keypad for even more flexibility. Protect your data. Download Rapid RestoreTM PC to help protect your system from data loss due to software corruption. This one-button recover and restore solution backs up your software image to a protected partition on the hard disk drive. In the event of a software error, the restore utility is launched by just pressing the F11 key. There for you Need help along the way? Just call. Along with IBM service and support, ThinkPad notebooks have warranty6 coverage up to three years. Your ThinkPad purchase includes international warranty service, personalized, Web-based support and e-mail updates7, and EasyServTM for onsite pickup and delivery8.
Highlights Use the UltrabayTM Plus modular bay to swap and share optional media and storage devicesjust one of the essential features available at a great price. Keep it simple with Access ThinkPad information, resources and help at your fingertips. Work more securely using integrated wireless with WiredEquivalent Privacy on select models (requires wireless LAN). Rely on worldwide IBM service and support available 24x71 in over 160 countries and 22 languages2.
Essentials to go IBM ThinkPad R Series notebooks pack ready-to-run essentials for frequently mobile users into a sleek, lightweight system thats simple and easy to afford. Choose between high-resolution 13" or 14" TFT displays, available at a travel weight starting at 5.4 lb3. Connect almost anywhere. Integrated Wi-Fi wireless technology4 on select ThinkPad R Series notebooks provides a wireless connection to an access point-equipped network. Or, create a wired connection using the integrated 56K5 modem or Ethernet adapter.
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IBM ThinkPad R31 features
Choice of display sizes Access ThinkPad Integrated Wi-Fi wireless technology with dual antenna (select models) 2 USB ports (1 left side, 1 back), S-video out (back) 7

ThinkLightTM

RJ-11 modem and RJ-45 Ethernet ports (back) ThinkPad Port Replicator support

Ultrabay Plus

(Optional Ultrabay Plus Device Carrier and Ultrabay Plus Numeric Keypad)

Legendary IBM keyboard

(Shown with optional ThinkPad Port Replicator and DVD-ROM drive)

10 Rapid Restore PC

The ThinkPad advantage
Choose between high-resolution 14.1" or 13.3" XGA TFT displays for the flexibility you want. The ThinkPad Button launches Access ThinkPad to simplify access to online9 and on-system resources, including Access Connections connectivity management software and award-winning IBM service and support. Integrated Wi-Fi wireless technology (select models), including an antenna in the display 10, provides enhanced signal strength11 and 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption.
ThinkLight keyboard light, unique to IBM ThinkPad notebooks, lets you work in low-light conditions. RJ-11 and RJ-45 ports eliminate the need for cable or card swapping to get connected. ThinkPad Port ReplicatorCommon to ThinkPad X, T, R and A Series notebooksprovides easy cable management and quick access to office resources like a printer, an external monitor or USB devices. Ultrabay Plus integrated modular bay supports optional Ultrabay 2000 media and storage devices, including NEW! CD-RW/ DVD-ROM Combo III drive, diskette drive or ZIP drive. With the optional ThinkPad Ultrabay Plus Device Carrier, you can even add a numeric keypad or cradle for your WorkPad PC companion.

Standard ports for expanded multimedia capabilities include 2 USB ports and S-video out. IBM keyboard with standard-size12 keys, individual volume control and TrackPoint pointing device with Internet Scroll Bar provides comfort and ease.
10 Rapid Restore PC (available for download)a one-button recover and restore solutionhelps protect data and limits potential downtime by creating a mirror image of the hard disk drive and restoring it quickly should the main software image become corrupted.

August 2002

IBM ThinkPad R31 specifications
Machine type Processor/Level 2 cache 13 Display/resolution Hard disk drive Memory 16 (std/max) Optical drive Video graphics Communications 2657 (J2U, J1U) 2657 (E5U, E4U) 2656 (E5U, E4U) 2656 (EFU, EEU) Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor-M 1.13GHz/512KB 14.1" TFT XGA/ 1024x768 30GB 128MB/1GB PC133 SDRAM 8X Max DVD-ROM Integrated Intel 830MG Wi-Fi wireless, 56K modem, 10/100 Ethernet 2657 (MMU, LLU) 2656 (HHU, FFU) Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor-M 1GHz/512KB 14.1" TFT XGA/ 1024x768 20GB 128MB/1GB PC133 SDRAM 8X Max DVD-ROM Integrated Intel 830MG 56K modem, 10/100 Ethernet 2656-M2U NEW! Mobile Intel Celeron processor 1.20GHz/512KB 14.1" TFT XGA/ 1024x768 20GB 128MB/1GB PC133 SDRAM NEW! M2U: 24X Max CD-ROM Integrated Intel 830MG 56K modem, 10/100 Ethernet 2656 (L6U, L2U, L1U) NEW! Mobile Intel Celeron processor 1.20GHz/512KB 13.3" TFT XGA/ 1024x768 20GB 128MB/1GB PC133 SDRAM 24X Max CD-ROM Integrated Intel 830MG L6U: Wi-Fi wireless, 56K modem, 10/100 Ethernet; L2U, L1U: 56K modem, 10/100 Ethernet L6U: 2.4hr L2U, L1U: 2.6hr
Mobile Intel Pentium Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor-M III Processor-M 1.13GHz 14/512KB 1.13GHz/512KB 14.1" TFT XGA/ 1024x768 30GB15 256MB/1GB PC133 SDRAM 8X Max 17 DVD-ROM Integrated Intel 830MG 56K 5 modem, 10/100 Ethernet 14.1" TFT XGA/ 1024x768 30GB 128MB/1GB PC133 SDRAM 8X Max DVD-ROM Integrated Intel 830MG Wi-Fi wireless, 56K modem, 10/100 Ethernet
Li-Ion battery life 18 Ports Slots Keyboard Dimensions 19 Travel weight 3/ with optical drive Port Replicator support Limited warranty 6

2 USB; parallel; S-video out; Infrared; Port Replicator, external display; AC adapter; RJ-11, RJ-45; audio: headphone/line-out, external microphone/line-in 1 Type II or 1 Type III PC Card 1 Type II or 1 Type III PC Card 1 Type II or 1 Type III PC Card 1 Type II or 1 Type III PC Card 1 Type II or 1 Type III PC Card 1 Type II or 1 Type III PC Card
ergonomic keyboard with palm rest, TrackPoint pointing device with Press-to-Select and Internet Scroll Bar 12.3x10x1.4" 5.4 lb/5.8 lb yes 3 yrs/1 yr battery 12.3x10x1.4" 5.4 lb/5.8 lb yes 2657: 3 yrs/1 yr battery 2656: 1 yr/1 yr battery 12.3x10x1.4" 5.4 lb/5.8 lb yes 1 yr/1 yr battery 12.3x10x1.4" 5.4 lb/5.8 lb yes 2657 (MMU, LLU): 3 yrs/1 yr battery; 2656 (HHU, FFU): 1 yr/1 yr battery 12.3x10x1.4" M2U: 5.4 lb/5.8 lb yes 1 yr/1 yr battery 12.3x10x1.4" 5.4 lb/5.8 lb yes 1 yr/1 yr battery
IBM ThinkPad R31 software
Preloaded operating system 20 Microsoft Windows XP Professional: MMU, J2U, HHU, EFU, E5U, M2U, L6U, L2U, L1U Windows 2000: LLU, J1U, FFU, EEU, E4U Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000, Windows XP Home, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 98 Gold, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows NT 4.0 SP6 Access ThinkPad Access Connections Access Help Access Support Adobe Acrobat Reader ConfigSafe (W2000 models only) IBM RecordNOW and DLA by Veritas (select models) IBM Director Agent IBM Rapid Restore PC Lotus SmartSuite Millennium InterVideo WinDVD (DVD models only) Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition23 (select models) Norton AntiVirus (OEM Edition) PC-Doctor ThinkPad Utilities Update ConnectorTM,24 Software Delivery Assistant System Migration Assistant Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client
Supported operating systems 21 Included software 22 (preloaded)
Overall, the [IBM ThinkPad] R31 has good construction, components, and performance, giving users the quality that usually comes from the IBM ThinkPad line.
Smart Computing, June 2002
(downloadable) (licenseCD not included )
For important warranty information, see page 6.
Customize your ThinkPad notebook.
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ThinkPad Ultrabay Plus Numeric Keypad

22P7330

Reach for a number and find it with the ThinkPad Ultrabay Plus Numeric Keypad. It fits neatly into your optional ThinkPad Ultrabay Plus Device Carrier to create an intuitive keyboard extension. Or, use the ThinkPad Ultrabay Plus
Shown with optional ThinkPad Ultrabay Plus Device Carrier.
Cradle for the WorkPad c500 Series.
! NEW ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo III Ultrabay 2000 Drive

22P6980

Combine two drives in one, slim form factor for low-cost, high-capacity read/write storage. Or, select from the expanding range of IBM ThinkPad Ultrabay 2000 devices, including: SuperDisk (LS-240), ZIP 250MB, the Enhanced 8X/4X/24X Max CD-RW and the Ultralight 8X Max DVD-ROM drives.
IBM ServicePac for Warranty and Maintenance Options 25 Get prompt, consistent response from IBM for less downtime. Tailor service levels to your needs. Optional service includes parts and labor during and beyond the warranty period. Visit ibm.com / pc/services for more information.
IBM 128MB USB 2.0 Memory Key

22P8998

Carry up to 88 diskettes worth of data in this thumb-sized device. It features a write protection switch to prevent accidental overwrites and security software so you can create a secure partition to protect certain files. Plus, you
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can boot to it26, rather than to a boot diskette, for diagnostic or repair utilities.
IBM USB Serial Parallel Adapter

22P5298

Slip an IBM USB Serial Parallel Adapter in your bag for easy connectivity to many printers and PDAs.
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September 2002

ThinkPad 72W AC Adapter

02K6699

Keep three ThinkPad AC adapters for the ultimate in convenience: one for your office, one for your bag and one to leave at home. Or, to keep the power flowing anywhere, anytimetake along an extra, fully-charged, ThinkPad R Series Li-Ion Battery.

ThinkPad Port Replicator

02K8667
Enjoy simple cable management for quick access to office resources like printers, external monitors and USB devices.
IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point 500

09N9906

Add this wireless bridge between your existing wired Ethernet infrastructure and wireless-enabled clients. Also available: IBM High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card 128, IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway, NEW! Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b Mini-PCI Card and the NEW! IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter.
! NEW IBM iLM300 MicroPortable Data/Video Projector

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The IBM options shown here are just a sample of the wide range of accessories and upgrades designed to work with your ThinkPad notebook. For a complete list of options and compatibility information, visit ibm.com / options (U.S.) or ibm.com / pc/ca/options (Canada).
Travel light with one of the worlds lightest projectors, weighing only 2.4 lb, with striking XGA (1024x768) resolution and a bright 1100 lumens. The laser pointer built into the remote control gives presentations even more impact. Or, choose the IBM iLV200 ValueBased Data/Video Projector or IBM iLC200 Conference Room Data/Video Projector.

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