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IBM ThinkPad 380 User Manual - Thank You For Selecting

Summary of ThinkPad 380

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    2 ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

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    Ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

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    Ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide ibm.

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    Note before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “safety information” on page viii, “using your computer comfortably and safely” on page 31, and “notices” on page 189. First edition (november 1997) the following paragraph does not apply to...

  • Page 7: Thank You For Selecting

    Thank you for selecting an ibm thinkpad 380xd or 385xd computer we at ibm have developed this thinkpad 380xd or 385xd computer to meet both your technical requirements and your high quality expectations. Iii.

  • Page 8: Functional Highlights

    Functional highlights welcome to the world of ibm thinkpad computers! This powerful, all-in-one notebook computer includes a number of advanced technologies and user-friendly functions to make your computing experience more productive and pleasurable. Several of these functions are highlighted below...

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    Pc card support the computer provides two pc card slots that accept a 16-bit pc card, cardbus card, and zoomed video card. Infrared communication the infrared communication technology allows wireless point-to-point communication at up to 4 megabits per second with any other thinkpad computer or syst...

  • Page 10: About This Book

    About this book this book contains information that will help you operate the ibm thinkpad 380xd or 385xd computer. Be sure to read the thinkpad setup guide and chapter 1 of this book before using the computer. Chapter 1. “getting familiar with your computer,” acquaints you with the basic features o...

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    Icons used in this book for procedures or information unique to the operating system installed in your computer: information for ibm operating system/2 (os/2) users. Information for ibm dos users. Information for microsoft windows 3.11 users. Information for microsoft windows nt users. Information f...

  • Page 12: Safety Information

    Safety information danger electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving, or opening the covers of this product or attached devices. The 3-pin power cord must be used with a ...

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    Note: in the u.K., by law: the telephone line cable must be connected after the power cord. The power cord must be disconnected after the telephone line cable. Danger do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit the rechargeable battery pack. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfil...

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    Laser compliance statement the cd-rom drive in the ibm thinkpad 380xd or 385xd is a laser product. The cd-rom drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the top of the drive. Class 1 laser product laser klasse 1 luokan 1 laserlaite appareil a laser de classe 1 klass 1 laser apparat the...

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    Xii ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

  • Page 17: Contents

    Contents functional highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iv about this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viii laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 using the audio features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 using the 3d sound retrieval system (srs) function . . . 74 using infrared communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 using a port replicator ...

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    Infrared communication problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 a universal serial bus (usb) problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 pc card problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 a printer problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 external monitor problems ...

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    Appendix b. Product warranties and notices . . . . . . . . 187 notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 electronic emission notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 glossary . . . ...

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    Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer this chapter provides basic information about your computer. Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 system-status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 thinkpad distinctive functions . . . . . . ...

  • Page 22: Locations

    Locations locations front view keyboard stereo speakers fn key cd-rom drive cd-rom in-use indicator infrared port fan louver cd-rom eject button cd-rom emergency eject hole diskette eject button diskette drive indicator panel built-in microphone lcd latches color lcd screen brightness control (for a...

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    Locations 1 the lcd latches open the lcd when they are slid outward. 2 the color lcd screen displays computer output. 3 the brightness control (tft model only) moves up or down to adjust the brightness of the display. The contrast control (hpa model only) moves up or down to adjust the clarity of th...

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    Locations 16 the keyboard is used to enter data into the computer. (to use the numeric keypad on the keyboard, see page 15.) 17 the subwoofer along with the stereo speakers 12 provide 3d (three-dimensional) stereo sound. 18 the indicator panel consists of the system-status indicators and their assoc...

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    Locations rear view security keyhole hard disk drive external suspend mode indicator connector cover external battery indicator serial connector external-monitor connector parallel connector universal serial bus (usb) port power jack external-input-device connector power switch headphone jack microp...

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    Locations 9 the external-input-device connector is used to attach a mouse, external keyboard, or external numeric keypad to the computer. 1 - - + + the power jack is where the ac adapter cable is connected. 11 the universal serial bus (usb) port is where the usb cable is connected. 12 the serial con...

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    Locations bottom view (with battery pack installed) power shutdown switch memory-slot cover memory slot serial number battery-pack lock battery pack expansion connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 the memory-slot cover covers the memory slot. 2 the power shutdown switch is used to turn the computer off when an...

  • Page 28: System-Status Indicators

    System-status indicators system-status indicators the system-status indicators on the computer show the current status of your computer by their on or off states and colors (green, yellow, or orange). Each indicator is identified with a symbol. The following shows the location and the meaning of eac...

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    System-status indicators symbol color meaning 1 battery green enough battery power remains for operation. Orange the battery pack is being charged. Blinking orange the battery pack needs charging. If the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. 2 drive in use orange data is ...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions thinkpad distinctive functions this section describes the following distinctive functions of your computer: keyboard cd-rom drive thinkpad utilities (thinkpad configuration program and easy-setup) online book keyboard functions your thinkpad computer's keyboard has the...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions stick left click button right click button if you are not familiar with using the trackpoint iii, these instructions will help you get started: 1 place your hands in the typing position and press gently on the stick with either index finger in the direction you want th...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions 2 press the click buttons with either thumb to select and drag as required by your software, as with any other pointing device. Changing the cap the cap 1 on the end of the trackpoint iii is removable. You can replace it with one of the spares shipped with your compute...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions the fn key lock function you can set up your computer so that you need to press fn only once to get the same effect as when you press and hold fn. With this setup, after you press a function key in the top row, fn returns to its normal state. To set up the fn key this ...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions note: when the computer is in suspend mode and you press the fn key independently without any function key, the computer returns to normal operation. 14 ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions numeric keypad the keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if they were a 10-key numeric keypad. (the numeric keypad on the keyboard is not active when the external keyboard or the external numeric keypad is attached to the computer.) to enable or disable th...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions cd-rom drive thinkpad 380xd or 385xd computer comes with a built-in cd-rom drive, so you can use compact discs (cds). The following cds are supported by the computer: music cds photo cds cd-rom or cd-rom xa video cds to use the cd-rom drive, do the following: 1 turn on...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions to remove the cd, do the following: 1 finish the application program that uses the cd. 2 push the cd-rom eject button; then pull out the cd-rom tray. 3 lift the cd by its edge while pressing the pivot. 4 push the tray into the computer until it fully closes. Chapter 1....

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions handling cds cds are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to ensure that data remains readable. Keep in mind the following to maintain reliability: hold the cd by the edges. Do not touch the surface of the cd. To remove dust or fingerprints,...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions thinkpad utilities your thinkpad computer has the following utility programs for easy configuration: thinkpad configuration program easy-setup this section summarizes these utilities. Thinkpad configuration program the thinkpad configuration program allows you to set u...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions 1 2 3 4 5 5 1 the power mode buttons click on one of these buttons to set the power mode to high performance mode, automatic mode, or customized mode. 2 the display device buttons click on one of these buttons to set the display output type to the lcd, external monitor...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions for windows nt: to start the thinkpad configuration program for windows nt: 1 click on start. 2 move the cursor on programs, thinkpad; then click on thinkpad configuration. For windows 3.11: double-click on the thinkpad configuration icon. For os/2: to start the thinkp...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions 1 the one-touch setup buttons click on one of these buttons to set the system configuration. 2 the power mode buttons click on one of these buttons to set the power mode to high performance mode, automatic mode, or customized mode. 3 the display device buttons click on...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions for dos: you can use the thinkpad configuration program from the dos prompt. To start the program, do the following: 1 click on start; then the dos prompt icon. The dos prompt window appears. 2 type ps2 ? At the dos prompt. The “thinkpad configuration” online help wind...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions 3 select an item from the menu and follow the instructions on the screen to set the features. You can also create a batch file like the one shown to match your operating environment. The following sample batch file sets a longer battery operating time. @echo off rem sa...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions easy-setup your computer provides a user-friendly built-in system setup program called easy-setup. The program allows you to set the date and time, password, the startup sequence of the drives, and shows hardware configurations. The program also enables you to check fo...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions easy-setup submenus pressing the config button displays the following “config” submenu. It shows information about the installed memory and system board. The memory button shows the amount of memory installed and available. The system board button provides information ...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions pressing the date/time button displays the following “date and time” submenu. It is used to set the current date and time. To change the date and time, do the following: 1 move the cursor to any field (year, month, day, hour, minute, or second) and place the pointer on...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions pressing the start up button displays the “start up” submenu. It is used to change the startup sequence of the drive in your computer. For example, if you have different operating systems on different replaceable hard disk drives or pc cards, you can have the system bo...

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    Thinkpad distinctive functions pressing the test button displays the “test” submenu. It is used to run diagnostic tests on your computer to check for hardware errors. Go to “testing your computer” on page 163. Pressing the restart button ends the easy-setup program and restarts the computer. Changin...

  • Page 50: Backing Up Your System

    Backing up your system backing up your system your computer comes with the necessary software already installed for you to use the computer right out of the box. If you want to restore your system to what it was at the time of purchase, and if you are using windows 95, use the recovery cd. It is imp...

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    Using your computer comfortably and safely using your computer comfortably and safely by using common sense and by following the handling tips in this section, you will get the most use and enjoyment out of your thinkpad computer for a long time to come. Handling your thinkpad computer notebook comp...

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    Using your computer comfortably and safely do not use or store your computer where the temperature is below 5° c or above 35° c (41° f and 95° f). Do not place your computer closer than 13 cm (5 in.) from any electrical appliance that generates a strong magnetic field, such as a motor, a magnet, a t...

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    Using your computer comfortably and safely when installing your hard disk drive, apply pressure only where indicated on the device. Treat your computer like a precision piece of electronic machinery. Retain and store packing materials safely out of reach of children to prevent the risk of suffocatio...

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    Using your computer comfortably and safely extending your computer's battery life the amount of battery power consumed by your computer depends on such conditions as the usage frequency, the operating temperature, and the period of time in storage (if unused). The following tips can help you to exte...

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    Using your computer comfortably and safely adequate lighting, for example, will help you maintain desirable comfort and performance levels. Questions about vision? Ibm's visual display screens are designed to meet the highest standards and to provide you with clear, crisp images and large, bright di...

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    Using your computer comfortably and safely 1 head keep your head in a comfortable and vertical position. 2 view maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 510–760 mm (20–30 in.). 3 display position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. Keep the...

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    Using your computer comfortably and safely for product information sent directly to your fax machine: 1 800 ibm-3395 (1 800 426-3395) ibm pc product guide directory (to specific product sections): select faxdoc #12745 ibm thinkpad information directory: select faxdoc #11078 chapter 1. Getting famili...

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    Chapter 2. Operating your computer this chapter provides information about the computer's high-technology features. Increasing memory capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 replacing the hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 using an external pointing device . . . . ....

  • Page 60: Increasing Memory Capacity

    Increasing memory capacity increasing memory capacity increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a dual inline memory module (dimm), available as an option. Different capacities of dimm (up to 64 mb...

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    Increasing memory capacity 4 install the dimm into the memory slot. Attention to avoid damaging the dimm, do not touch its contact edge. A find the notch on the side of the dimm. B with the notched end of the dimm toward the rear side of the socket, insert the dimm, at an angle of approximately 20°,...

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    Increasing memory capacity 5 place the memory slot cover over the memory slot; then install the screw back into its place. 6 turn the computer over again and confirm that the new memory size appears at the upper left corner of the screen. For example, if you install a 32-mb dimm, you should see the ...

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    Increasing memory capacity removing the dimm 1. Remove the screw and memory slot cover. 2. Press out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. 3. Remove the dimm. Be sure to save the dimm for future use. 4. Replace the memory slot cover; then replace the screw. 2. If you changed t...

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    Replacing the hard disk drive replacing the hard disk drive your thinkpad 380xd or 385xd computer is shipped with a hard disk drive. The following procedure describes how to replace the original drive with an optional one. Attention to prevent damage to the hard disk drive, make sure that computer i...

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    Replacing the hard disk drive 3 open the hard disk drive bay cover using a coin 1 , then remove the cover 2 . 1 2 4 pull the blue-strap to lift the hard disk drive 3 and remove it. 3 chapter 2. Operating your computer 45.

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    Replacing the hard disk drive 5 insert the replacement drive with the strap side towards the bottom of the computer 4 . 4 6 lay the strap down 5 , align the guides of the cover with the guides on the computer; then slide the cover onto the computer 6 . 6 5 46 ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

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    Replacing the hard disk drive 7 reinstall the screw. You have finished replacing the hard disk drive. 8 turn the computer back to its ordinary position. Connect the ac adapter to the computer; then turn on the computer. Note: after removing the original hard disk drive, store it in the carrying case...

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    Using an external pointing device using an external pointing device mouse numeric keypad external keyboard you can attach an external numeric keypad or a mouse directly to the external-input-device connector ( ) on the rear of the computer. 48 ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

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    Using an external pointing device attaching a mouse you can use both the ibm ps/2 miniature mouse and the trackpoint iii as the pointing device. If you are connecting a mouse other than an ibm ps/2 miniature mouse, first turn off the computer. Then go to “disabling the trackpoint iii” on page 51. If...

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    Using an external pointing device you can connect an external keyboard to your computer through the keyboard/mouse cable (available separately as an option). It will not work if it is connected directly to the computer. When the external keyboard is attached, the following are not available: the num...

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    Using an external pointing device disabling the trackpoint iii a serial mouse connected to the serial port or a device that is incompatible with the ps/2 mouse can be connected to the external-input-device connector. Some mouse types require the trackpoint iii to be disabled before you can use them....

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    Switching between the lcd and an external monitor switching between the lcd and an external monitor this section provides information about using the computer lcd and an external monitor. It also provides considerations when using dos applications. The lcd of your computer uses thin-film transistor ...

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    Switching between the lcd and an external monitor 6 set your monitor type and display device driver as follows. If you are attaching an svga monitor, refer to “using svga video mode” on page 56 for information on the supported color depth or resolution. A) click on the display ( or ) button. B) clic...

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    Switching between the lcd and an external monitor attention do not change the lcd type while a moving picture is being displayed, for example, when playing a movie or a game. Stop the application before changing the lcd type. Changing the lcd type you can change the display output type with the thin...

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    Switching between the lcd and an external monitor important if you are using os/2 warp, do not use system in the system setup folder to change the resolution or color depth. Use the thinkpad configuration program to configure the monitor. Do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is ...

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    Switching between the lcd and an external monitor considerations for dos screen on the lcd when you use a dos application that supports only vga mode (640-by-480 resolution) with your computer, the screen image might appear smaller than the display size, as shown: 640 x 480 this is to maintain compa...

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    Switching between the lcd and an external monitor displaying output on the lcd or both on the lcd and external monitor (lcd or both) displaying output only on the external monitor (external display) panel type resolution supported color depth frame rate to external monitor (both) 800x600 tft 800x600...

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    Using a pc card using a pc card this section describes how to insert a pc card. Your computer has two pc card slots (upper slot and lower slot) and supports the following types of cards: pc card (type i, type ii, and type iii) cardbus zoomed video (zv) you can insert a type i or type ii pc card one ...

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    Using a pc card installing the pc card 1 find the notched edge 1 of the pc card as shown. 2 insert the pc card into the appropriate slot according to your pc card type. Note: if you are using a pc card with an xjack ** connector, insert it into the upper slot. If you are using a type i or type ii pc...

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    Using a pc card 3 press the pc card firmly into the connector until the eject button pops out. Then, pull the eject button out slightly 1 and fold it to the right 2 . 1 2 eject button unless you are installing a pc card modem, the following cardwizard ** information panel pops up and informs you abo...

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    Using a pc card if you are installing a pc card modem, “location information” windows appears. Go to “installing the pc card modem” on page 63. Note if cardwizard does not have the device driver of the pc card, the following “select installation preference” window appears prompting you to install th...

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    Using a pc card 2 insert the device driver (or option) diskette supplied by the pc card manufacturer into the diskette drive. 3 follow the instructions in the manual that came with the pc card. Note: if cardwizard does not recognize your pc card and you cannot install the pc card device driver, you ...

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    Using a pc card installing the pc card modem attention your computer can be connected only to a public telephone line (analog line). Do not use a digital telephone line. Use of a phone line other than an analog can damage your modem. Danger: to avoid shock hazard, do not connect the cable to or disc...

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    Using a pc card 3 release the telephone jack socket on the pc card modem. For example, push the push-pop of the pc card modem 1 . For other types of the modem, follow the instructions in the manual supplied with the modem. 1 4 connect one end of the telephone cable to the pc card modem 1 and the oth...

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    Using a pc card for details on pc card support software, go to “using cardworks” on page 66. Removing the pc card for a network modem, stop the pc card before removing the pc card from the pc card slot (see “stopping the pc card” on page 72). Raise the pc card eject button 1 for the pc card you want...

  • Page 86: Using Cardworks

    Using cardworks using cardworks if your computer is preloaded with windows 95, you can make your pc card easy to use with the pc card support software called cardworks. For information on pc card support software for other operating systems, refer to the online book. Cardworks minimizes user interve...

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    Using cardworks cardsoft mode: you can use the pc card in this mode when the device driver of the pc card is for windows 3.11. To start cardwizard, do as follows: 1 click on start. 2 move the cursor to programs and cardworks. Then click on cardwizard. The cardwizard window appears: the information p...

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    Using cardworks self-check cardworks has a self-check function that solves such problems as incorrect or missing pc card device drivers, system resource conflicts (irq, memory, or i/o ports), and unconfigured pc cards, as well as memory conflicts. If there are any problems, click on the wizard butto...

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    Using cardworks the window provides the following information: attributes resources drivers attributes slot: the slot number and assigned name for the slot. (you can change the slot name by selecting slot management from the options menu.) card: the unique identification number of the module. Manufa...

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    Using cardworks drive: the drive letter. Battery status: the charge status of the sram card battery. Write protect: the write protect status—either enabled or disabled. File system: the file system used by the pc storage or hard disk card. Port: the communication port used by this pc modem card. Res...

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    Using cardworks change card driver: if this item is enabled (checked), you can select either plug and play (if available) or the cardworks device drivers. Remove from the plug and play hardware list: if this item is enabled (checked), you can delete the plug and play device driver assigned to a card...

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    Using cardworks stopping the pc card if you are removing a pc card, you must first stop it. The system might freeze or data might be lost if a pc card is removed before it is stopped. You can stop a card as follows: 1 click on the right button on the cardwizard window. A pop-up menu appears. Note: t...

  • Page 93: Using The Audio Features

    Using the audio features using the audio features your computer is equipped with the following: an -inch (3.5-mm) diameter input jack to connect an external stereo line-in device or a monaural microphone. An -inch (3.5-mm) diameter output jack to connect a stereo headphone or an external-powered spe...

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    Using the audio features dos game compatibility. You should select sound blaster pro** for the audio adapter in the sound setup of the game. The 3d sound retrieval system (srs) function. It compensates for the flat, two dimensional sound image limitations by reestablishing the necessary information ...

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    Using the audio features 2 is the srs balance column displayed? Yes. A) make sure that the mute checkbox is unchecked. B) exit the window. You can use the srs function; skip the remaining step. No. Select options on the upper left corner of the window and select properties. The “properties” window a...

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    Using the audio features now you can use the srs function. 76 ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

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    Using infrared communication using infrared communication the infrared communication technology allows wireless point-to-point communication with other thinkpad computers or systems equipped with an infrared port. The infrared port can communicate at a distance of up to approximately 1 meter (3.3 ft...

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    Using infrared communication 3 move the cursor to programs, tranxit, and click on tranxit. The “tranxit” window appears: 78 ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

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    Using infrared communication 4 place the two computers so that the infrared ports face each other. Remove all obstacles between the two computers. When the two ir ports are lined up properly, the tranxit window separates into two subwindows: one for your thinkpad computer and the other for the other...

  • Page 100: Using A Port Replicator

    Using a port replicator using a port replicator your thinkpad 380xd or 385xd computer is supported by the following port replicators: thinkpad 560 port replicator thinkpad 380 or 385 port replicator thinkpad enhanced port replicator after you attach your computer to the port replicator, all connecto...

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    Using a port replicator for other operating systems: turn off the computer and close the lcd. You can attach the computer to the port replicator only when the computer power is turned off. 3 align the guide holes on bottom of the computer with the guide hooks on the port replicator and the connector...

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    Using a port replicator 5 connect one end of the ac adapter to the port replicator and the other end to the wall outlet. 6 for windows 95: open the lcd or open the lcd and turn on the computer. For other operating systems: turn on the computer and open the lcd. When the computer is turned on, the po...

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    Using a port replicator important do not remove the ac adapter while you are using the port replicator. Removing it during use may cause the computer to malfunction. Enabling the cardbus sockets (for windows 95 only) the port replicator might not function properly when you attach a computer to it th...

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    Using a port replicator detaching your computer from the port replicator important remove all security system locks from the port replicator before you detach the computer. 1 for windows 95: press fn+f4 and close the lcd, or turn off the computer and close the lcd. You can detach the computer from t...

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    Using a port replicator 5 connect the ac adapter to your computer. 6 connect the ac adapter to the wall outlet. Note: for details about other functions of the port replicator, refer to its manual. Chapter 2. Operating your computer 85.

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    Using a port replicator 86 ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

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    Chapter 3. Using battery power this chapter describes battery pack operations. Using the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 charging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 monitoring the battery status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 using the b...

  • Page 108: Using The Battery Pack

    Using the battery pack using the battery pack this section describes how to charge your battery pack, display its status, or replace it. Charging the battery pack you can charge the battery pack when the ac adapter is connected to the computer and the battery pack is installed. You must charge the b...

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    Using the battery pack using the battery status indicator the battery status indicator shows the current status of the battery pack (only when the battery is installed). Compare the battery status indicator with the following table to determine the condition of your battery. Battery status indicator...

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    Using the battery pack attention you need to immediately connect the ac adapter to the computer when the battery status indicator is blinking orange, and your computer sounds three consecutive beeps. (if your computer enters suspend mode because of a low-battery condition, data in memory might be lo...

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    Using the battery pack notice if the computer enters suspend mode because of a low battery condition, the computer will go into hibernation mode before the battery power is completely used up. This capability is disabled as a factory default. You can enable or disable it with suspend/resume options ...

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    Using the battery pack using the fuel-gauge program using the fuel-gauge program, you can display the battery status and power mode (high performance, automatic, or customized). You also can select suspend or hibernation mode. To start the fuel-gauge program, click on the fuel icon in the thinkpad f...

  • Page 113: Saving Battery Power

    Saving battery power saving battery power your battery pack should be useful for approximately 3 years or 300 charge-discharge cycles. The number of years or charge-discharge cycles may vary depending on how efficiently you use your computer. This section describes the following: how to use the powe...

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    Saving battery power computer enters suspend mode if one of the following conditions is satisfied: – you press fn + f4. – you close the lcd. – you select the suspend button ( ) in the fuel-gauge program. – the battery is low. – the suspend timer reaches the timeout values. To return to normal operat...

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    Saving battery power – the battery is critically low. – the hibernation timer reaches the timeout value. Note: you can set the timer to enter hibernation mode in the suspend/resume options menu when you start the thinkpad configuration program and then click on the power management button. Chapter 3...

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    Saving battery power redisafe to prevent loss of data during suspend mode when the battery is critically low, the thinkpad has a redisafe function. Once you set this function, the hibernation file is activated each time the computer enters suspend mode, and is ready to enter hibernation mode from su...

  • Page 117

    Saving battery power the following table shows how the indicator behaves in each power management mode: the following figure shows the relationship between different power management modes, how to switch between them, and battery power consumption: current status indicator suspend mode power-on norm...

  • Page 118

    Saving battery power attention you should not enter suspend or hibernation mode when your computer is using the following applications: playing or recording audio playing a movie playing a game other multimedia application stop these applications before entering suspend or hibernation mode. 98 ibm t...

  • Page 119

    Saving battery power customizing power management this section describes how to customize power management. Use the power management mode appropriate to your operation. Setting the screen off timer or the suspend timer to set the screen off timer or the suspend timer, do the following: for windows 9...

  • Page 120

    Saving battery power for windows nt, windows 3.11, or os/2: 1 start the thinkpad configuration program. 2 click on the power management ( ) button. Three buttons appear on the right. 3 click on the power mode settings ( ) button. The “power mode settings” window appears. 4 specify the timeout value ...

  • Page 121

    Saving battery power enabling hibernation mode to enable hibernation mode, do the following: for windows 95: 1 start the thinkpad configuration program. 2 click on the power management ( ) button. The “power properties” window appears. 3 select the hibernation tab. The “hibernation” subwindow appear...

  • Page 122

    Saving battery power considerations when using a power management mode when you use a power management mode, you need to consider a few points, especially if you are using the network. Considerations for suspend mode consider the following before using suspend mode: the computer can enter suspend mo...

  • Page 123

    Saving battery power thinkpad configuration program, only a blank screen is displayed. To display a power-on password prompt, press any key or move your pointing device. If the computer is powered with ac power and is using one of the following ibm pc cards, it enters standby mode: – ibm 3270 emulat...

  • Page 124

    Saving battery power – ibm wireless modem for ardis – ibm wireless modem for mobitex – ibm wireless modem for cellular/cdpd while a communication link is active, the computer does not enter suspend mode. Note: you must set the resume on incoming call option in the thinkpad configuration program so t...

  • Page 125

    Saving battery power battery operating time to be shorter than the time publicly stated. Do not remove memory when the computer is in hibernation mode. If you do, the computer resumes from hibernation mode without recognizing the changed memory size. To ensure that the computer recognizes the correc...

  • Page 126

    Saving battery power considerations when installing or reinstalling the operating system when you install an operating system, install it with advanced power management (apm). Also install the thinkpad configuration program with the utility diskette to use power management mode. Note: to install the...

  • Page 127

    Saving battery power if you are using windows 3.11, follow these instructions to check and install apm for windows: 1 start the computer. Make sure that the current directory is windows (usually c:\windows>). 2 type setup at the command prompt and press enter. The following appears: windows setup ==...

  • Page 128

    Saving battery power windows setup =============== if your computer or network appears on the hardware compatibility list with an asterisk next to it, press f1 before continuing. System information computer: ms-dos system with apm display: magicgraph128xd 8 ×6 256 small font mouse: microsoft, or ibm...

  • Page 129

    Replacing the battery pack replacing the battery pack to replace the battery pack, do as follows: 1 power off your computer. 2 close the lcd and turn the computer over. 3 pull the battery-pack lock upward 1 ; and slide it toward the rear of the computer 2 . 1 2 4 using the notch 3 beside the battery...

  • Page 130

    Replacing the battery pack 5 install a fully charged spare battery pack as shown 5 , sliding the battery-pack lock toward the rear of the computer 6 . 6 5 6 push the battery-pack lock downward 7 . 7 7 turn the computer over again; then open the lcd. You have finished replacing the battery pack. Note...

  • Page 131

    Chapter 4. Protecting your computer this chapter provides information about how to protect your computer from theft or unauthorized use. It also describes how to display your personal information, such as your name or address, on the password prompt screen. Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 132: Using Passwords

    Using passwords using passwords the password-setting feature prevents your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password, a prompt appears on the screen each time you turn on the computer. You must enter your password at the prompt. You will not be able to use the computer unless you t...

  • Page 133

    Using passwords an ok appears if you enter the correct password, and an x appears if you enter the wrong password. If you fail to enter the correct password in three tries, you must turn off the computer, wait 5 seconds, and then turn it on again and retry. Setting a password do not forget your pass...

  • Page 134

    Using passwords 2 click on password in the “easy-setup” menu. The “password” submenu appears: 3 click on the type of password you want to set: power-on, hdd, or supervisor. Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting the power-on password. Selecting this icon displays a submenu for setting th...

  • Page 135

    Using passwords 4 type your desired appropriate password. 5 press enter. The “password confirmation” submenu appears: note: you can type a maximum of 7 random characters using a combination of letters ( a to z ) and numbers ( 0 to 9 ). Uppercase and lowercase letters (for example, a and a ) are trea...

  • Page 136

    Using passwords 6 type your password again to verify it; then press enter again. Your password is set. Note: the following submenu appears if you are setting the hard disk or the supervisor password, reminding you to write down the password on a piece of paper and to keep it in a safe place. 116 ibm...

  • Page 137

    Using passwords changing or removing a password security features in this procedure prevent someone from removing a password and using your computer. To change or remove a password, do the following: for a power-on password or hdd password 1 turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then tu...

  • Page 138

    Using passwords 4 type the new password again to verify it; then press enter. The following submenu appears and system starts. You have changed your password. Skip the remaining steps. 5 type your current password and press the spacebar. Note: write down the password on a piece of paper and keep it ...

  • Page 139

    Using passwords 6 press enter. The following submenu appears and system starts. You have removed your password. For a supervisor password 1 start easy-setup. A) press and hold f1; then turn on the computer. B) hold f1 until the password prompt appears. 2 enter the supervisor password. The “easy-setu...

  • Page 140

    Using passwords 4 select supervisor. To change the password, go to the next step. To remove the password, go to step 10 on page 121. 5 enter the current password and press the spacebar. 6 type the new password; then press the enter. 120 ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

  • Page 141

    Using passwords 7 type the new password again to verify it; then press enter. 8 press enter again. 9 click on exit; then restart. The supervisor password has been changed. Your computer restarts. Skip the remaining steps. 10 enter the current password and press the spacebar. 11 press enter twice. 12...

  • Page 142

    Using passwords removing a password with supervisor authority you can remove a power-on password (even if you don't know it) if you know the supervisor password. 1. Power on the computer by pressing f1. The password prompt appears. 2. Enter the supervisor password. The “easy-setup” menu appears. 3. ...

  • Page 143

    Using the personalization editor using the personalization editor with the personalization editor, you can display such personal information as your name and address on the screen each time you power on your computer. This feature helps you to identify your computer when identical computers are bein...

  • Page 144

    Using the personalization editor to register your name, address, and company on the personalization editor, do the following: 1 turn on the computer. 2 make a backup copy of the dos, personalization utility diskette using your operating system's diskcopy command. 3 insert the backup copy of the dos,...

  • Page 145

    Using the personalization editor 5 click on personal data and type in the necessary information into the boxes. If you want to create the background bitmap, do as follows; otherwise, go to step 10 on page 126. 6 select background in the “personalization editor” window. Windows paint automatically op...

  • Page 146

    Using the personalization editor 10 turn off the computer. 11 insert the backup copy of the dos, personalization utility diskette into the diskette drive; then turn on the computer. 12 select update personalization data at the menu window; then follow the instructions in the window. Your data is cop...

  • Page 147: Using Locks

    Using locks using locks you can attach a mechanical lock to your computer, to prevent it from being removed without your permission. To attach a lock, do the following: attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole 1 on the side of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary obj...

  • Page 148

    Using locks 128 ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

  • Page 149

    Chapter 5. Solving computer problems frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 hints, tips, and limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 150: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions frequently asked questions how to start the thinkpad configuration program to start the thinkpad configuration program; 1 click on start. 2 move the cursor on programs, thinkpad; then click on thinkpad configuration. Thinkpad configuration program window appears: trackpoin...

  • Page 151

    Frequently asked questions how do i use my infrared port as a communications port? Your thinkpad's infrared port may be disabled in order to free resources for another communications device such as the serial port. If it is disabled, you need to enable it before you use it. To check and enable your ...

  • Page 152

    Frequently asked questions a “warning” window will prompt you to restart your computer. 5 click on ok; then the computer restart. Be sure to save work and quit other programs before you restart your computer. Note: if you check your serial port and it is already enabled, you should be able to use it...

  • Page 153

    Frequently asked questions 1 double-click on my computer, control panel; then display. 2 click on the properties... Button. “display properties” window appears. 3 click on the settings tab. 4 click on advanced properties. 5 click on monitor. 6 click on the change button. 7 select show all devices. 8...

  • Page 154

    Frequently asked questions how do i maximize battery life? To maximize battery life, be sure to do the following: when you need maximum battery life; – use the battery until the charge is completely depleted (until battery and power leds flash in unison). – recharge completely before using (battery ...

  • Page 155

    Hints, tips, and limitations hints, tips, and limitations this section describes hints, tips, and limitations. For windows 95: when the system cannot enter suspend mode due to on-going activities, the intel usb camera attached to the system is disabled. To reenable the usb camera, unplug it and plug...

  • Page 156: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide troubleshooting guide the following chart shows how to find or solve a problem. If a beep sounds, if a message appears, or if a function-related problem occurs: 1 find your symptom from the table and try solving the problem. “troubleshooting charts” on page 137 2 if you can't s...

  • Page 157: Troubleshooting Charts

    Troubleshooting charts troubleshooting charts if your computer has an error, it typically displays a message or an error code, or a beep sounds when you power it on. Go through the charts and look for your problem. If you find the problem, go to the page indicated and do the specified action. Troubl...

  • Page 158

    Troubleshooting charts error codes or screen messages note: in the charts, x can be any character. Message action i 9990301 i 9990302 i 9990305 (incorrect connection of the hard disk drive might cause these error codes to appear.) your computer can't find the startup drive. Do the following: 1. Turn...

  • Page 159

    Troubleshooting charts message action 195 (hibernation error) the system configuration differs between the time your computer entered hibernation mode and the time it exited this mode, and your computer cannot resume normal operation. Change the system configuration to what it was before your comput...

  • Page 160

    Troubleshooting charts message action a 163 error appears and then the date and time window appears. .12.31 23:59:59 month day hour month second year 1996 1996 neither the date nor the time is set in the computer. Set the date and time by typing or clicking on or to set the values; then click on ok....

  • Page 161

    Troubleshooting charts message action a post error prompt error ok cancel an error was found during post. Press enter; then select start from the “test” submenu and run the test. If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the computer serviced. An error prompt turn off the computer a...

  • Page 162

    Troubleshooting charts no error codes or screen messages problem action the screen is blank and you don't hear any beeps. Note: if you are not sure whether you heard any beeps, turn the computer off; then turn it on again, and listen again. Make sure that: the battery pack is installed correctly. Th...

  • Page 163

    Troubleshooting charts input problems problem action the pointer does not move after the computer awakens from one of the power management modes. Make sure you followed the instructions in the online book correctly when you installed windows with the advanced power management (apm) option. All or so...

  • Page 164

    Troubleshooting charts problem action all or some keys on the external numeric keypad do not work. Make sure that the external numeric keypad is correctly connected to the computer. All or some keys on the external keyboard do not work. To use an external keyboard, you need to attach the keyboard/mo...

  • Page 165

    Troubleshooting charts problem action the lcd is blank after resuming. Check if an external display was not connected before entering suspend mode. Do not disconnect the external display while the computer is in suspend mode or hibernation mode. If no external display is attached when the computer r...

  • Page 166

    Troubleshooting charts problem action the computer does not enter hibernation mode with the fn + f12 key combination. Enable hibernation mode as follows: for windows 95: 1. Start the thinkpad configuration program. 2. Click on power management ( ). 3. Click on the hibernation tab. 4. Click on enable...

  • Page 167

    Troubleshooting charts lcd problems problem action the screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: the display driver is installed correctly by doing the following: 1. Click on start and move the cursor to settings, and control panel. 2. Click on control panel, and then double-click on displa...

  • Page 168

    Troubleshooting charts an indicator problem problem action the battery status indicator does not go on even though a battery pack is installed in the computer. The over-current protection device inside the battery pack has been activated. Wait several hours and try again. If the indicator does not a...

  • Page 169

    Troubleshooting charts cd-rom drive problems problem action the cd-rom does not work. Make sure that: the computer power is turned on and a compact disc is in the cd-rom drive. The cd-rom drive tray is firmly closed. The device drivers are correctly installed. You hear a noise from the cd-rom drive ...

  • Page 170

    Troubleshooting charts infrared communication problems problem action your computer cannot communicate with other devices using the infrared port. Make sure that: the communication speeds are the same. The infrared ports are clean and do not have any spots. No objects are between the computer and th...

  • Page 171

    Troubleshooting charts a universal serial bus (usb) problem problem cause and action a device connected to the usb port does not work. 1. Make sure that the usb device is connected correctly. 2. Open the “device manager” window, and make sure that the usb device setup is correct, and that computer r...

  • Page 172

    Troubleshooting charts problem action my pc card modem does not work. Make sure that the infrared port is disabled and the modem is set up correctly. Make sure that the com port you set for the modem with the thinkpad configuration program is the same in the following procedure and that there is no ...

  • Page 173

    Troubleshooting charts problem action pc card support software does not recognize your pc card. Make sure that: if the pc card is not a modem, an ata, a flash, or an sram card, you have the proper client device driver for the card. In windows 95, you need to copy necessary inf files of the pc card d...

  • Page 174

    Troubleshooting charts problem action the ata pc card does not run correctly. If the ata pc card is set up in cardsoft mode , there are some cards that the system cannot correctly recognize. Change the card driver to plug and play as follows: 1. Click on start. 2. Move the cursor over programs and c...

  • Page 175

    Troubleshooting charts a printer problem problem action the printer does not work. Make sure that: the parallel port 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 sign...

  • Page 176

    Troubleshooting charts problem action you cannot set a higher resolution than the present one on your external monitor. Make sure that: the thinkpad display driver is installed correctly. 1. Click on start and move the cursor to settings and control panel. 2. Click on control panel and then double-c...

  • Page 177

    Troubleshooting charts port replicator problems problem action the computer hangs when you power on or resume operation. Make sure that: the ac adapter is connected to the port replicator. The power-on indicator of the port replicator is on. The computer is securely attached to the port replicator. ...

  • Page 178

    Troubleshooting charts problem action the pc card installed in a port replicator is not recognized and the pc card slots are unusable. Make sure that: the ac adapter is connected to the port replicator. The power-on indicator of the port replicator is on. The computer is securely attached to the por...

  • Page 179

    Troubleshooting charts problem action the midi port of a port replicator does not work. To enable the midi port of a port replicator, use the thinkpad configuration program. Make sure that the midi port is enabled by doing the following procedure: 1. Start thinkpad configuration program. 2. Click on...

  • Page 180

    Troubleshooting charts problem action the serial port does not work. Make sure that the serial port is enabled by doing the following: for windows 95: 1. Start the thinkpad configuration program. 2. Click on serial port ( ). 3. Select enable. 4. Click on device manager. 5. Set up the port in the “de...

  • Page 181

    Troubleshooting charts software problems problem action an application does not run correctly. Check the following to make sure that the problem is not being caused by the application: your computer has the minimum required memory to run the application. Refer to the manuals supplied with the applic...

  • Page 182

    Troubleshooting charts other problems problem cause or action the computer locks or does not accept any input. 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. When you turn on the compute...

  • Page 183: Testing Your Computer

    Testing your computer testing your computer if you still have a problem with your computer after using the troubleshooting charts, test the computer using the easy-setup test function. To test your computer, do the following: 1 make sure that the speaker volume control is in the middle position. 2 p...

  • Page 184

    Testing your computer 3 select the test icon; then select the start icon or press enter. Note: do not touch the keyboard or the pointing device during the test. Exit restart start systemboard memory display hdd parallel pcmcia-1 fdd-1 fdd-2 pcmcia-2 serial audio infrared usb-2 usb-1 cdrom if you can...

  • Page 185

    Recovering lost or damaged software recovering lost or damaged software this section describes how to recover lost or damaged software. If you want to recover one or several pieces of software, use the diskette factory. If you want to restore your system to what it was at the time of purchase, and i...

  • Page 186

    Recovering lost or damaged software 3 select the operating system you are installing and click on yes. The following window appears: 4 click on the diskette group for the backup copy you want to create. Then click on build. You need to create all the diskettes for each group. Note you need blank dis...

  • Page 187

    Recovering lost or damaged software using the recovery cd (windows 95 only) the recovery cd package consists of a boot diskette and a cd-rom containing the original preload image. Attention this cd deletes all personal data and your customized configuration setting, resetting your computer to most o...

  • Page 188

    Recovering lost or damaged software 168 ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

  • Page 189

    Chapter 6. Getting service information on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 option list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 identification numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 problem recording sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 190

    Getting service preparation if you need further assistance, call your ibm authorized reseller or ibm marketing representative. You will need to know the following information when requesting repair service: identification number of your computer options installed in your system note: use the checkli...

  • Page 191

    Information on your computer information on your computer option list dimm _____mb _____mb pc cards ______mb hard disk drive battery pack identification numbers the serial number label is on the bottom of your computer. Write down the machine type and the serial number (s/n) in the following box: se...

  • Page 192

    Information on your computer problem recording sheet computer information: machine type:_________ serial number:_________ date of purchase:___/___/___ type of problem: continuous problem intermittent problem error code: the operating system and its version number, if available: application programs ...

  • Page 193

    Helpware customer support and service helpware customer support and service purchasing an ibm pc hardware product entitles you to receive support and services during the limited warranty period. If you need additional support and services, a wide variety of extended solutions that address most needs...

  • Page 194

    Helpware customer support and service if possible, be at your computer when you call: in the u.S. And puerto rico, call 1-800-772-2227. In canada, call 1-800-565-3344. These lines are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The answering technical-support representative can also fax or mail you tec...

  • Page 195

    Helpware customer support and service service certificate, which you can use wherever ibm or ibm resellers sell and service ibm pc products. For more information on registering with the international warranty service office, call 1-800-497-7426 in the u.S. Or canada. Fax information in the u.S. And ...

  • Page 196

    Purchasing additional services problem solving technical information hardware and software configurations networking the ibm pc company bulletin board system (bbs) can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Modem speeds of up to 14,400 baud are supported. Long-distance telephone charges may apply...

  • Page 197

    Purchasing additional services purchasing additional services during and after the limited warranty period, you can purchase additional services, such as: support for ibm and non-ibm hardware, operating systems, and application programs network setup and configuration upgraded or extended hardware r...

  • Page 198

    Purchasing additional services client support line client support is available to provide assistance with the following: installation and configuration of clients identification of system problems related to the client in a network environment assistance with client network interface cards and optio...

  • Page 199

    Purchasing additional services to receive a supported products list, in the u.S: – call 1-800-772-2227. – select the automated fax system option. – select the service for which you would like a supported products list: - for enhanced pc support line, select document 11682. - for network and server s...

  • Page 200

    Obtaining ibm operating system updates you can also extend your period of warranty. The “warranty and repair services” offers a thinkpad easyserv maintenance agreement. For more information on warranty upgrades and extensions: in the u.S.: call 1-800-426-7697. In canada: call 1-800-465-7999. In othe...

  • Page 201: Features

    Appendix a. Features and specifications this appendix describes features and specifications for the computer. Features thinkpad 380xd 12.1-inch hpa model 12.1-inch tft model 12.1-inch tft model microprocessor intel pentium 233 mhz with mmx technology intel pentium 233 mhz with mmx technology intel p...

  • Page 202: Specifications

    Features and specifications thinkpad 385xd 12.1-inch hpa model 12.1-inch hpa model microprocessor intel pentium 233 mhz with mmx technology intel pentium 266 mhz with mmx technology memory (base and max.) 32 mb and 96 mb 32 mb and 96 mb hard disk drive 2.1 gb 3.2 gb cd-rom drive 10x–24x 10x–24x disk...

  • Page 203

    Features and specifications note: when you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°c (50°f). Temperature (at altitudes less than 2438 m [8000 ft]): – operating with no diskette: 5° to 35°c (41° to 95°f) – operating with a diskette: 10° to 35°c (50° to 95°f) – nonoperating: 5° to...

  • Page 204: Ibm Power Cords

    Features and specifications ibm power cords ibm power cords for a specific country are usually available only in that country: for 2-pin power cords: ibm power cord part number used in these countries 13h5264 bahamas, barbados, bermuda, bolivia, canada, cayman islands, colombia, costa rica, dominica...

  • Page 205

    Features and specifications for 3-pin power cords: ibm power cord part number used in these countries 76h3514 argentina, australia, new zealand, papua new guinea, paraguay, people's republic of china (other than hong kong), uruguay 76h3516 aruba, bahamas, barbados, bermuda, bolivia, brazil, canada, ...

  • Page 206

    Features and specifications note the grounded adapter is required for full mprii compliance. If a 3-pin power cord came with your computer, see “safety information” on page viii. 186 ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

  • Page 207

    Appendix b. Product warranties and notices statement of limited warranty the warranties provided by ibm in this statement of limited warranty apply only to machines you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from ibm or an ibm authorized reseller. The term “machine” means an ibm machi...

  • Page 208

    Product warranties and notices d) for a machine with exchange service, remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service. Also, the machine must be free of any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange; and 3. Be responsible for loss of, o...

  • Page 209: Notices

    Notices notices references in this publication to ibm products, programs, or services do not imply that ibm intends to make these available in all countries in which ibm operates. Any reference to an ibm product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that ibm product, progr...

  • Page 210: Electronic Emission Notice

    Electronic emission notice electronic emission notice federal communications commission (fcc) statement thinkpad 380xd or 385xd, 2635 this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to pr...

  • Page 211

    Electronic emission notice canadian department of communications compliance statement this equipment does not exceed class b limits per radio noise emissions for digital apparatus, set out in the radio interference regulation of the canadian department of communications. Avis de conformité aux norme...

  • Page 212

    Electronic emission notice 192 ibm thinkpad 380xd/385xd user's guide.

  • Page 213: Glossary

    Glossary this glossary includes terms and definitions from the ibm dictionary of computing (new york: mcgraw-hill, 1994). Ac. Alternating current. Ac power. Power that is supplied to the computer through an electrical outlet. Advanced power management (apm). A facility consisting of one or more laye...

  • Page 214

    Glossary processing. This file is referred to by dos during system startup. Configuration. (1) the manner in which the hardware and software of an information processing system are organized and interconnected. (2) the physical and logical arrangement of devices and programs that make up a data proc...

  • Page 215

    Glossary pointing device such as a trackpoint iii or mouse to select a particular function or software application. Ide. Integrated device electronics. Ir. Infrared. Isa. Industry standard architecture. Iso. International organization for standardization. Jeida. Japan electronics industry developmen...

  • Page 216

    Glossary rom. Read-only memory. Serial port. A port used to attach such devices as display devices, letter-quality printers, modems, plotters, and such pointing devices as light pens and mice; it transmits data 1 bit at a time. Suspend. To stop all operations of the computer to reduce power drain an...

  • Page 217: Index

    Index a america online 176 apm (advanced power management) 106 audio features, using 73 b battery pack charging 88 fuel-gauge program, using 92 low-battery condition 90 monitoring battery power battery status indicator, using 88 fuel-gauge program, using 92 problems 148 replacing 109 status indicato...

  • Page 218

    Index h hard disk password 112 hardware specifications 182 heat output, machine specifications 182 help cardworks 72 hibernation considerations 104 using fn key function 13 hibernation mode enabling 101 problems 144 humidity, machine specifications 182 i i99xxxxx see error codes identification numbe...

  • Page 219

    Index options (continued) dimm 40 external keyboard 50 external monitor 52 external numeric keypad 49 mouse 49 pc card installing 58 problems 159 p part numbers, power cords 184 password 112 entering 112 hard disk password 112 power-on password 112 setting 113 supervisor password 112 pc card eject b...

  • Page 220

    Index s safety notice viii sales information 174 screen expansion 56 scroll lock indicator 9 security mechanical lock 127 security features password 112 personalization editor 123 self-check cardworks 68 send a file 79 serial number 171 serial port problems 159 service 180 how to get 180 servicepak ...

  • Page 221

    Index v volume control location 5 w warranty extensions and upgrades 179 product 187 service, international 174 weight, machine specifications 182 wizard button for cardworks 68 index 201.

  • Page 222

    Ibm part number: 05l2143 printed in the united states of america 5l2143.