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- Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 1
Title: C79FZMST CreationDate: 06/15/98 22:38:45 i - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 2
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 errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | 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 380Z | 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 380Z | 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 380Z | 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 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 7
additional information to the User's Guide for backing up your system. drivers and system BIOS for your computer on the ThinkPad Web site: 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 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 8
the alarm action as follows: Notification: Display message Power level: When the alarm goes off, the computer will Standby. Now, if your computer enters into suspend or hibernation mode when the battery is low before the alarm message appears, you see the 4 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | 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 380Z | 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 380Z | 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 monitor? How can I maximize the battery life? How can I install the device drivers? How can I use the Recovery CD? Page 8 8 9 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 12
specific time. How can I use my infrared port as a communication port? If the infrared port is disabled, you must enable it before you can use it again. To enable your infrared port, do as follows: 1 Save your work and quit any program you are using. 2 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 8 IBM - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | 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 380Z | 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 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 15
a higher resolution for the ThinkPad LCD, you can see only part of the screen at a time. You can see other parts by moving the image with . The "Update Device Driver Wizard" window appears. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to select Display a List of All the Drivers and Show All Hardware. - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 16
Problems Device Driver Wizard" window 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 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 17
as power schemes, standby, and hibernation. How can I get ThinkPad device drivers for Windows 98? You can get the ThinkPad device drivers by using the Diskette Factory. "Using the Diskette Factory" section in Chapter 5 of the User's Guide. How to install the software Chapter 3 of this book - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | 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 380Z | 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 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 20
Refer to Appendix A in the User's Guide. If these items are correct, have the computer serviced. The battery pack power is getting low. Connect the AC Adapter to the computer, or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. The computer automatically enters suspend or hibernation mode when the - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 21
IBM communication PC Cards. To enter hibernation mode, stop the communication program, and then remove the PC Card, or turn off power on the PC Card slot using the Control Panel. LCD Problems Problem display driver is installed correctly by doing the following: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 22
Problems PC Card Problems Problem box, click and remove it. 7. Click on Advanced. 8. If there is a check mark ( ) in the Use error control box, click and remove it. 9. driver for the Combo card is installed. Reboot the system, and then insert the Combo card. 18 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide for Windows - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | 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 380Z | 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 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 25
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 on the screen and install the device driver for your computer's operating system. Chapter 2. Solving Computer Problems - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | 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 380Z | 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 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 28
Guide). The application works OK when it is run on some other computer. If an error message appears when you are using the application program, refer to the manuals supplied with the application. If these items are correct and you still have a problem, contact your place of purchase or the service - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 29
Add/Remove Program in the Control Panel. b) Click on the Startup Disk tab. c) Follow the instruction on the screen. 4 Create the installation diskettes of the device drivers using the Diskette Factory program. You need to create at least the following device driver diskettes: Device Driver ThinkPad - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 30
CD, and run the SETUP.EXE. Enter the following: src_cd:\tgt_dir\SETUP.EXE where src_cd is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive (D, E...) and tgt_dir is the directory that SETUP.EXE is in. For more information, refer to the SETUP.TXT in the Windows 98 CD. 26 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide for Windows 98 - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 31
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 reinstallation is finished, restart the system. Reinstalling the Display Driver for Windows 98 To reinstall the display - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 32
Device Driver for Windows 98 To reinstall the audio support software remove the Audio Features Diskette for Windows 95/98 from the diskette drive and restart the computer. The setup program removes the previous driver if there is one, and prepares for the new registration. 28 IBM ThinkPad 385XD Guide - Lenovo ThinkPad 380Z | ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU onl - Page 33
98 into the diskette drive. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: The MIDI connector is available if your computer is attached to a port replicator (option). The MIDI connector capability is disabled as a default, so you need to enable the function with the ThinkPad
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Title: C79FZMST CreationDate: 06/15/98 22:38:45