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Appendix B. Advanced Information for PC Cards for OS/2, Auto Configurator for PC Card Director

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Appendix B. Advanced Information for PC Cards for OS/2 This appendix describes advanced information related to using PC Cards. Auto Configurator for PC Card Director The ThinkPad 380 or 380D computer provides the Auto O S / 2 Configurator, a program for some PC Cards, so that you do not have to install the device driver supplied with the card to use it. Note: When installing an operating system, install the PCMCIA device driver that is on the PCMCIA Installation Diskette to use the Auto Configurator. The resource and configuration information for the PC Cards are written in the script files. Once the information is written, you can use the Auto Configurator Utility to edit these script files. When Auto Configurator is installed, the following line is added to the CONFIG.SYS file according to your operating system: To install the PCMCIA device driver: Chapter 7. BASEDEV=AUTODRV2.SYS Starting the Auto Configurator Utility This section describes the Auto Configurator Utility for OS/2. To start Auto Configurator Utility for OS/2, select the Auto Configurator Utility icon from the PC Card Director window. Copyright IBM Corp. 1996 181

Section	Page
Distinctive System Features of the IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D computer	4
Where to Find Information	5
About This Book	6
Viewing the Online Book	8
Information Notices	8
Treatment of Icons	9
Ergonomics Information	10
Safety Notice	12
Laser Compliance Statement	13
Chapter 1. Getting Started	21
Overall Setup Procedures	22
Checking Your Items	24
Setting Up Your Computer	26
Going from Here	31
Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer	33
Identifying the Hardware Features	34
System-Status Indicators	38
Operating with the TrackPoint III	40
Using the Fn Key Function	42
Operating the Numeric Keypad	44
Protecting the Computer from Damage	45
Chapter 3. Operating Your Computer	47
Using the ThinkPad Features Program	48
Starting the ThinkPad Features Program	49
Starting the Program for OS/2 and Windows	49
Starting the Program for DOS	52
Using Easy-Setup	53
Starting Easy-Setup	53
Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence	57
Using the Computer LCD or the External Monitor	59
Display Output Type	59
Considerations for the DOS Screen on the LCD	61
Attaching an External Monitor	62
Using SVGA Video Mode	64
Motion Video Playback	65
Using PC Cards	66
About the Zoomed Video Port Card	67
PC Card Limitations under Power Management	67
Using the PC Card Support Software	68
Using the Infrared Communication Feature	69
Considerations for Communication	69
Using Audio Features	71
Chapter 4. Using Battery Power	73
Charging the Battery Pack	74
Charging with the AC Adapter	74
Replacing the Battery Pack	75
Monitoring the Battery Status	78
Using the Battery Status Indicator	78
Using the Fuel-Gauge Program	79
Preserving Battery-Pack Life	80
Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation	80
Using Advanced Power Management	80
Decreasing LCD Brightness (TFT Model Only)	83
Using the Battery Power-Management Function	83
Chapter 5. Protecting Your Computer	93
Using Passwords	94
Power-On Password	94
Hard Disk Password	98
Using the Personalization Feature	102
Using Locks	103
Chapter 6. Installing and Removing Options	105
Using the PC Card Slot	106
Installing a PC Card	106
Removing a PC Card	108
Increasing the Memory Capacity	109
Installing or Removing the DIMM	110
Attaching an External Numeric Keypad or a Mouse	115
Using the Mouse and Other Pointing Devices	116
Attaching an External Keyboard	117
Chapter 7. Installing Software	119
What You Need for Your Computer	121
Installing the Operating System and Device Drivers	122
Accessing Remote Software Services	123
Installing Software for Windows 95	124
Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for Windows	124
Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows 95	126
Installing the PC Card Support Software for Windows 95	126
Installing the Audio Support Software for Windows 95	126
Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows 95	127
Installing the ThinkPad Display Device Driver for Windows 95	128
Installing Software for OS/2 Warp	129
Installing IBM OS/2 Warp	130
Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for OS/2	133
Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for OS/2	133
Installing the PC Card Support Software for OS/2	135
Installing the Audio Support Software for OS/2	136
Installing the Infrared Device Driver for OS/2	137
Installing the ThinkPad Display Device Driver for OS/2	138
Installing Software for DOS	139
Installing IBM PC DOS Version 7.0	139
Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for DOS	140
Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for DOS	141
Installing the PC Card Support Software for DOS	142
Installing the Audio Support Software for DOS	142
Installing Software for Windows Version 3.11	143
Installing Microsoft Windows Version 3.11	143
Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows Version 3.11	146
Installing the PC Card Support Software for Windows Version 3.11	146
Installing the Audio Support Software for Windows Version 3.11	147
Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows Version 3.11	147
Installing the ThinkPad Display Device Driver for Windows Version 3.11	148
Installing Software for Windows NT Version 3.51 or 4.0	149
Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows NT	151
Installing the PC Card Support Software for Window NT	151
Installing the Audio Support Software for Windows NT 3.51	151
Installing the Audio Support Software for Windows NT 4.0	153
Installing the Video Features Diskette for Windows NT	153
Installing the Device Driver for PC Card	155
Chapter 8. Solving Computer Problems	159
Common Problems and Frequently Asked Questions	161
Common Problems and Actions	161
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers	162
Testing the Computer	165
Troubleshooting Charts	167
Error Codes	167
LCD Blank or Power-On Problems	170
Screen Messages	171
Other Problems	173
What If Testing Cannot Find the Problem?	174
Battery Power Problems	174
External Monitor Problems	175
Hibernation Problems	176
Infrared Communication Problems	177
Keyboard, External Numeric Keypad, and Pointing Device Problems	178
ThinkPad 380/385 Port Replicator Problems	179
Option Problems	180
PC Card Problems	181
Printer Problems	182
Software Problems	182
Getting Service	183
Listing Installed Options	185
Recording Identification Numbers	185
How to receive Customer Support and Service	186
Purchasing Additional Services	190
Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates	193
About Your Warranty	193
Appendix A. Avoiding Hardware Conflicts	195
Avoiding System Resource Conflicts	195
List of System Resources	198
Appendix B. Advanced Information for PC Cards for OS/2	201
Auto Configurator for PC Card Director	201
Adding to the CONFIG.SYS File	205
Storage Card Device Driver	208
PCMCIA Storage Card Device Driver	208
Before Using PCMCIA Storage Cards	208
Using PCMCIA ATA Cards with Multiple Partitions	208
Parameters for the PCMCIA ATA Card Device Driver	208
PCMCIA Storage Card Device Manager	210
OS/2 PCMCIA Storage API Device Driver	210
Flash Card Memory Technology Driver	210
Checking the Allocated Resources for the PC Card	211
Avoiding PC Card Resource Conflicts	213
Virtual Card Services	214
Appendix C. Using PS2 Commands	215
Appendix D. Features and Specifications	223
Features	223
Specifications	225
IBM Power Cords	227
Electrical Safety Notice	229
Diskette Standards	230
Appendix E. Product Warranties and Notices	231
Notices	233
Electronic Emission Notice	234
Glossary	237