LETTER NUMBER AG04-0114 PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT APRIL 27, 2004 TITLE: IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav Lightweight, cost-effective IBM ThinkVantage Design offers portability and flexibility Overview Image The IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav is the ultimate accessory for professionals at the office or on the road. Utilizing a similar keyboard and UltraNav pointing device hardware as legendary ThinkPad systems, this keyboard lets you share the ThinkPad experience. The IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav is compact and lightweight (only 22-mm thick) and includes its own carrying case. Key prerequisites o IBM-compatible desktop or ThinkPad notebook system o USB port At a glance The IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav brings the legendary ThinkPad keyboard look and feel to ThinkCentre and ThinkPad desktop expansion and docking solutions: o Lightweight and compact: Ideal for travel and work environments with limited desk space o Features UltraNav, an example of the ThinkVantage Design, which lets you choose which pointing device to use: TrackPoint, touchpad, or both o Keep your ThinkPad notebook lid closed with the only external keyboard to support ThinkPad keyboard features with the "Fn" function key: - Speaker volume, external monitor control, brightness, system sleep and suspend - Two built-in USB ports for additional desktop expansion - Keyboard feet offer typing comfort with two height levels Planned availability date: April 27, 2004 Product number Part Description Number ----------- ------ IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav 31P9490 - Business Black - US English IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav 31P9514 - Business Black - Japanese IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav 31P9515 - Business Black - Chinese/US IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav 31P9516 - Business Black - Korean IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav 31P9518 - Business Black - Thai Description ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All offers are subject to availability. IBM reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. IBM is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services. EZA # 31P9490,31P9514,31P9515,31P9516,31P9518 PRODUCT NAME IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav PRODUCT SPECIFIC OVERVIEW None Please note: The information in IBM Announcement Letters is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. AT A GLANCE - PRODUCT SPECIFIC None PRODUCT POSITIONING: None ANNOUNCEMENT AND AVAILABILITY DATES Planned Announce Availability Date Date 04/27/04 04/27/04 PRODUCT NUMBER To order, please specify: Part Description Number ----------- ------ IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav 31P9490 - Business Black - US English IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav 31P9514 - Business Black - Japanese IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav 31P9515 - Business Black - Chinese/US IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav 31P9516 - Business Black - Korean IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav 31P9518 - Business Black - Thai TECHNICAL INFORMATION PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS o 87-key (U.S. English), 92-key (Japanese), and 88-key (European) versions o Euro sign included on appropriate languages o Cord exit on either left or right of center in the rear o 2-Port USB Hub o No support for external numeric keypad o Three LEDs for Num Lock, Scroll Lock, and Caps Lock o Embedded NumPad; legend for Numpad is laser printed on front of appropriate keys; legend color same on front and top of keys; Num Lock and Scroll Lock on same key o All keys are full-sized PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS o Approximate weight: .53 kg (2 lb 8 oz) o Approximate height: 22 mm (.8 in) o Approximate depth: 220 mm (8.6 in) o Approximate width: 315 mm (12.5 in) OPERATING ENVIRONMENT o Temperature: 5 deg to 40 deg (C), 41 deg to 104 deg (F) o Relative humidity: 8% to 80% AGENCY APPROVALS o UL 1950 /CSA 950 3rd Edition, March 1998 revision level o CE (IEC 950 2nd Edition plus Amdts. 1-4 (1996), and EN 60950 2nd Edition plus Amdts 1-4 (1997) o GS/TUV (Germany) o NOM-019 (Mexico) o BSMI (Taiwan) o FCC Class B o Canada ICES-003 Class B; Canada NMB-003, Class B o VCCI o C-Tick o MED o ISO 9241 o MIC (Korea) ENERGY STAR-COMPLIANT: No HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS o IBM-compatible desktop or ThinkPad notebook system (not compatible with notebooks other than ThinkPad systems) o USB port NOTE: Functions with ThinkPad Fn key combinations will work with the following ThinkPad Models 2681, 2682, 2683, 2672, 2673, 2366, 2367, 2652, 2653, 2658, 2659, and 2677. All other ThinkPad models, desktops, and non-IBM computers may not have this function available. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS o Microsoft Windows XP or o Microsoft Windows 2000 COMPATIBILITY: Some configurations may not be compatible. PLANNING INFORMATION CABLE ORDERS REQUIRED: No INSTALLATION TIME: Approximately five minutes PACKAGING: One box Shipment group o IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav or Preferred Pro Full-size Keyboard -- 104 Keys PS/2 o Warranty Pub o CD with Installation Guide and Drivers SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL This product uses the security and auditability features of the system on which it is installed. PRODUCT STRUCTURE Plant of Mfg. o AP - except Japan - OGP-China o Japan - SSCI-FUJI, OGP-China Plant of Control o N/A Plant of Distr: o AP - except Japan - IIPC(1015), IBM-SING(1026), IBM-SING(1014) o Japan - IBM-Tokyo(2003), IBM-SING(1026), IIPC(1015) PART NUMBERS FOR REPLENISHMENT PURPOSE SAP Product Serial- Pick Ship- Component Order No. Type ized Pack pable Part Nos. Comment --------- ------- -------- ---- ------- ------------- ---------- ** 954973U B Yes No Yes SAP Mod - TP770X W/O HDD ** This is an example - fill in field w/Brand specific Replenishment information ** Unit Minimum Distribution of Order Location Measure Quantity ------- -------- ------------ ** 5 1 SDS ** Example ** PART NUMBERS FOR DAC/ODYSSEY PURPOSE SAP Product Serial- Pick Ship- Component Order No. Type ized Pack pable Part Nos. 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HELP AND SERVICE INFORMATION - FEATURES AND OPTIONS During the warranty period you can obtain support for a warranty-related issue by accessing IBM online services (requires Internet access account, not included) or by calling the IBM Support Center, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer any questions regarding your new IBM option. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of calls received. If you need warranty service, return or exchange is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer, you may be entitled to service at your location. For general questions related to the use of your options, fee-based support is available. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative. ACCESSING IBM ONLINE SERVICES o http://www.ibm.com/pc FIELD REPLACEABLE UNITS (FRU) FRU Feature Description Part # Part # ----------------------- ------- ------- IBM USB Travel Keyboard 02R0430 31P9490 with UltraNav - BB - US English IBM USB Travel Keyboard 02R0454 31P9514 with UltraNav - BB - Japanese IBM USB Travel Keyboard 02R0455 31P9515 with UltraNav - BB - Chinese/US IBM USB Travel Keyboard 02R0456 31P9516 with UltraNav - BB - Korean IBM USB Travel Keyboard 02R0458 31P9518 with UltraNav - BB - Thai Note: 'H' Warranty Handling - 'R' for Return or 'S' for Scrap 'S' Recommended Stock - An entry in this column indicates the recommended stocking quantity to support 1000 units. CHARGES For all local charges, contact your IBM Representative. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY. IBM PRODUCTS CAN BE ORDERED ONLY UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS REFLECTED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SOME PRODUCTS REFERENCED MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA. 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