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- Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 1
Title: C79FZMST CreationDate: 06/15/98 22:38:45 i - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 2
the product it supports, be sure to read the "Safety Information," "Using Your Computer Comfortably and Safely," and "Notices" sections of the User's Guide. First Edition changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements or changes in the products or the - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 3
3 ConfigSafe 3 ThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin Board 3 International Warranty Service Information 3 Corrections 4 Using a PC Card 4 Using Power Management 4 Using Windows 98 5 Chapter 2. Solving Computer Problems 7 Frequently Asked Questions 7 Troubleshooting Guide 14 Troubleshooting Charts - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 4
, so references to it in the User's Guide do not apply to your computer: PC Card support software (CardWizard) TranXit Your ThinkPad computer supports only Windows 98. References to other operating systems in the User's Guide do not apply to your computer. iv IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 5
User's Guide. The ThinkPad Configuration program allows you to set up and customize to your needs the computer's built-in devices. For example, you can enable or disable a port, switch between your computer's LCD and an external monitor, and set the power management mode. Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 6
is lit. Otherwise, it stays off. Using the Online User's Guide The contents of the Online User's Guide are as follows: Using your computer outside your home country Using audio features Using your computer with a battery pack About PC Cards System management 2 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 7
: http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad See the following site for technical support information: http://www.ibm.com/support You can also use the IBM bulletin board service. For more information about electronic service and support "Chapter 6. Getting Service" in the User's Guide. International Warranty - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 8
Card You can use a PC Card without PC Card support software (CardWizard). For details on how to use a PC Card, see the manual for Windows 98. In addition, if you are using mode when the battery is low before the alarm message appears, you see the 4 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 9
performance difference is a result of Windows 98, not the ThinkPad features. For more information about Windows 98, see the following Web site: http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad See the following site for technical support information: http://www.ibm.com/support Chapter 1. Updates and Corrections 5 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 10
Title: C79FZMST CreationDate: 06/15/98 22:38:45 Updates and Corrections 6 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 11
Problems Frequently Asked Questions This section addresses frequently asked questions. Read this section rather than the corresponding information in the User's Guide I set the external monitor? How can I maximize the battery life? How can I install the device drivers? How can I use the Recovery CD - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 12
Computer Problems To solve the problems discussed in this section, you need to use the ThinkPad Configuration program. To start the ThinkPad Configuration program, find the ThinkPad icon any program you are using. 2 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 8 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 13
port. If it does not work properly, you might have a problem with your communication software or the device that you are trying to communicate : 1 Save your work and any program you are using. 2 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 3 Click on the Serial Port button. 4 Click on Enable. A - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 14
, you might have a problem with the communication software application manually with the ThinkPad Configuration program as follows: 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2 Click on the TrackPoint button. 3 Select Enable, Disable, or Auto-Disable. 4 Click on OK. 10 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 15
Problems Why do I not get the highest possible resolution out of my external monitor when I am using the LCD and external monitor at the same time? You can set any resolution for either the ThinkPad Driver Wizard" window appears. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to select Display a List of - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 16
38:45 Solving Computer Problems How can I battery until the charge is completely depleted (until the battery and power LEDs flash in unison). 2. Recharge completely before using (the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery LED is green). 12 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 17
book. How can I use the Recovery CD to reload my factory-installed ThinkPad operating system and applications? See the "Using the Recovery CD" section in Chapter 5 of the User's Guide. Even though the User's Guide describes procedures applicable to Windows 95, those same procedures apply to Windows - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 18
the problem. "Troubleshooting Charts" on page 15. -Or- The User's Guide. 2 If you can't solve the problem, run the test and make sure the hardware and the device drivers are OK. "Testing Your Computer" section in Chapter 5 of the User's Guide. 3 Note the error code and have the computer serviced - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 19
the User's Guide and this book and go through the charts and look for your problem. Troubleshooting Chart Error codes or screen messages No error codes or screen messages Input problems Suspend or hibernation problems LCD problems An indicator problem Battery problems CD-ROM drive problems Infrared - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 20
a modem card is installed. If your computer does not enter suspend or hibernation mode and IBM communication card or modem card is not installed, check if suspend or hibernation mode is disabled. See "Basic" in the Online User's Guide for more information. 16 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 21
Problems Problem The computer does not enter hibernation mode with the Fn+F12 key combination. Action Enable hibernation mode as follows: 1. Start the ThinkPad you are using one of the IBM communication PC Cards. To enter hibernation correctly, have the computer serviced. Press the power shutdown - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 22
Solving Computer Problems PC Card Problems Problem Your PC boot time. Network card: Make sure all network components are correctly installed. Combo card: Make sure the correct driver for the Combo card is installed. Reboot the system, and then insert the Combo card. 18 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 23
Problems A Printer Problem Problem The printer does not work. Action Make sure that: The parallel connector is enabled. 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration the printer manual. If the tests show that the printer is OK, have the computer serviced. External Monitor Problems Problem The external - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 24
setting in the next window is correct. 5. Click on OK to close the window. If the settings are correct, run the tests described in the manual supplied with the external monitor. If the tests show that the external monitor is OK, have the computer serviced. 20 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 25
problem, have the port replicator serviced. To enable the MIDI connector of the port replicator, use the ThinkPad ThinkPad Configuration program and restart the computer. Note: When you restart the computer, the installation of a MIDI device driver might be required. Follow the instructions - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 26
replicator for the first time. To avoid this problem, do as follows: 1. Click on Start and move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel. 2. Click on Control Panel and double-click on System. 3. Click on the Device Manager tab. 4. Click on Refresh and OK. 22 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 27
, use those instructions to test the option. If these items are correct and the test program did not find the problem, have the computer and option serviced. Make sure that the serial connector is enabled by doing the following: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on Serial - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 28
boots from the diskette drive (see the "ThinkPad Utilities" section of the User's Guide). The processor speed might decrease under the following conditions: Use in a hot environment High-powered processing that requires high-power consumption This is not a defect. 24 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 29
on the Startup Disk tab. c) Follow the instruction on the screen. ThinkPad Configuration program Display driver Audio device driver Diskette Name Utility Diskette for Windows 98 Utility Diskette for DOS, Personalization Data Disk Note: The Windows 98 Startup Disk includes real-mode CD-ROM drivers, - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 30
space ranges from 165 MB to 355 MB. Full reinstall on a FAT 32 drive: About 175 MB disk space is required. Depending on your system configuration and the options you select, the required space ranges from , refer to the SETUP.TXT in the Windows 98 CD. 26 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 31
Program for Windows 98 To reinstall the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 98: 1 Start Windows 98. 2 Insert the Utility Diskette for Windows 98 into the diskette drive. 3 Click on Start. 4 Click on Run.... 5 Type A:\SETUP and click on OK. Follow the instructions on the screen. After the - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 32
the "Display Properties" window. Reinstalling the Audio Device Driver for Windows 98 To reinstall the audio support software for Windows 98: 1 Start Windows 98. 2 Insert the Audio Features Diskette for Windows is one, and prepares for the new registration. 28 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380E | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 33
the Audio Features Diskette for Windows 95/98 into the diskette drive. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: The MIDI connector is available if your computer is so you need to enable the function with the ThinkPad Configuration program. Chapter 3. Reinstalling the Software for Windows 98 29
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Title: C79FZMST CreationDate: 06/15/98 22:38:45