Lenovo ThinkPad 380 ThinkPad 385XD User's Guide Supplement (for model LEU only - Page 28
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Title: C79FZMST CreationDate: 06/15/98 22:38:45 Solving Computer Problems Software Problems Problem An application program does not run correctly. Action Check the following to make sure that the problem is not being caused by the application program: Your computer has the minimum required memory to run the application. Refer to the manuals supplied with the application. The application is designed to operate with your operating system. Other applications run correctly on your computer. The necessary device drivers are installed (see the Online User's 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 representative for help. Other Problems Problem The computer locks or does not accept any input. The computer does not power off with the power switch. The computer does not start from a diskette. Performance degrades when the computer gets hot during use. Cause or Action Your computer might lock when it enters suspend mode during a communication operation. You should disable the suspend timer when you are working on the network. To power off the computer, press the power shutdown switch using the tip of a ballpoint pen. If the suspend lamp is on and you are working under battery power, change the battery to a fully charged one or change your power source to AC power. If you still have a problem, press the power shutdown switch using the tip of a ballpoint pen. Make sure that the startup sequence in Easy-Setup is set so that the computer 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 for Windows 98