Lenovo ThinkPad 380ED ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU on - Page 23

A Printer Problem, External Monitor Problems, Problem, Action, Parallel Port, Enable, External Display

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Title: C79FZMST CreationDate: 06/15/98 22:38:45 Solving Computer Problems A Printer Problem Problem The printer does not work. Action Make sure that: The parallel connector is enabled. 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on Parallel Port ( ). 3. Select Enable. 4. Click on OK. The printer is turned on and ready to print. The printer signal cable is connected to the correct connector of your computer. If these items are correct and the printer still does not work, run the tests described in the printer manual. If the tests show that the printer is OK, have the computer serviced. External Monitor Problems Problem The external monitor is blank. Action Do the following: 1. Connect the external monitor to another computer to make sure it works. 2. Reconnect the external monitor to your computer. 3. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 4. Click on External Display ( ) or LCD + External Display ( ). If nothing appears on the external monitor, have it serviced. Chapter 2. Solving Computer Problems 19

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Solving Computer Problems
A Printer Problem
Problem
Action
The printer does not work.
Make sure that:
The parallel connector is enabled.
1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
2. Click on
Parallel Port
(
).
3. Select
Enable
.
4. Click on
OK
.
The printer is turned on and ready to print.
The printer signal cable is connected to the correct connector of your
computer.
If these items are correct and the printer still does not work, run the tests
described in the printer manual.
If the tests show that the printer is OK, have
the computer serviced.
External Monitor Problems
Problem
Action
The external monitor is
blank.
Do the following:
1. Connect the external monitor to another computer to make sure it works.
2. Reconnect the external monitor to your computer.
3. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
4. Click on
External Display
(
) or
LCD + External Display
(
).
If nothing appears on the external monitor, have it serviced.
Chapter 2.
Solving Computer Problems
19
Title: C79FZMST CreationDate: 06/15/98 22:38:45