IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's Guide

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Thank You for Selecting
an IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D Computer



We hope the powerful
IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D computer
will fulfill your mobile computing needs.

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Table of Contents

  • About This Book
  • Viewing the Online Book
  • Information Notices
  • Treatment of Icons
  • Ergonomics Information
  • Safety Notice
  • Laser Compliance Statement
  • Getting Started

  • Overall Setup Procedures
  • Checking Your Items
  • Setting Up Your Computer
  • Going from Here
  • Getting Familiar with Your Computer

  • Identifying the Hardware Features
  • System-Status Indicators
  • Operating with the TrackPoint III
  • Using the Fn Key Function
  • Operating the Numeric Keypad
  • Protecting the Computer from Damage
  • Carrying the Computer
  • Operating Your Computer

  • Using the ThinkPad Features Program
  • Starting the ThinkPad Features Program
  • Using Easy-Setup
  • Starting Easy-Setup
  • Using the Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence
  • Using the Computer LCD or the External Monitor
  • Display Output Type
  • Considerations for the DOS Screen on the LCD
  • Attaching an External Monitor
  • Using SVGA Video Mode
  • Motion Video Playback
  • Using PC Cards
  • About the Zoomed Video Port Card
  • PC Card Limitations under Power Management
  • Using the PC Card Support Software
  • Using the Infrared Communication Feature
  • Considerations for Communication
  • Using Audio Features
  • Using Battery Power

  • Charging the Battery Pack
  • Charging with the AC Adapter
  • Replacing the Battery Pack
  • Monitoring the Battery Status
  • Using the Battery Status Indicator
  • Using the Fuel-Gauge Program
  • Preserving Battery-Pack Life
  • Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation
  • Using Advanced Power Management
  • Decreasing LCD Brightness (TFT Model Only)
  • Using the Battery Power-Management Function
  • Protecting Your Computer

  • Using Passwords
  • Power-On Password
  • Hard Disk Password
  • Using the Personalization Feature
  • Using Locks
  • Installing and Removing Options

  • Using the PC Card Slot
  • Installing a PC Card
  • Removing a PC Card
  • Increasing the Memory Capacity
  • Installing or Removing the DIMM
  • Attaching an External Numeric Keypad or a Mouse
  • Using the Mouse and Other Pointing Devices
  • Attaching an External Keyboard
  • Installing Software

  • What You Need for Your Computer
  • Installing the Operating System and Device Drivers
  • Accessing Remote Software Services
  • Installing Software for OS/2 Warp
  • Installing IBM OS/2 Warp
  • Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for OS/2
  • Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for OS/2
  • Installing the PC Card Support Software for OS/2
  • Installing the Audio Support Software for OS/2
  • Installing the Infrared Device Driver for OS/2
  • Installing the ThinkPad Display Device Driver for OS/2
  • Installing Software for DOS
  • Installing IBM PC DOS Version 7.0
  • Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for DOS
  • Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for DOS
  • Installing the PC Card Support Software for DOS
  • Installing the Audio Support Software for DOS
  • Installing Software for Windows Version 3.11
  • Installing Microsoft Windows Version 3.11
  • Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows Version 3.11
  • Installing the PC Card Support Software for Windows Version 3.11
  • Installing the Audio Support Software for Windows Version 3.11
  • Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows Version 3.11
  • Installing the ThinkPad Display Device Driver for Windows Version 3.11
  • Installing Software for Windows 95
  • Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for Windows 95
  • Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows 95
  • Installing the PC Card Support Software for Windows 95
  • Installing the Audio Support Software for Windows 95
  • Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows 95
  • Installing the ThinkPad Display Device Driver for Windows 95
  • Installing Software for Windows NT Version 3.51 or 4.0
  • Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows NT
  • Installing the PC Card Support Software for Window NT
  • Installing the Audio Support Software for Windows NT 3.51
  • Installing the Audio Support Software for Windows NT 4.0
  • Installing the Video Features Diskette for Windows NT
  • Installing the Device Driver for PC Card
  • Solving Computer Problems

  • Common Problems and Frequently Asked Questions
  • Common Problems and Actions
  • Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
  • Testing the Computer
  • Troubleshooting Charts
  • Error Codes
  • LCD Blank or Power-On Problems
  • Screen Messages
  • Other Problems
  • What If Testing Cannot Find the Problem?
  • Battery Power Problems
  • External Monitor Problems
  • Hibernation Problems
  • Infrared Communication Problems
  • Keyboard, External Numeric Keypad, and Pointing Device Problems
  • ThinkPad 380/385 Port Replicator Problems
  • Option Problems
  • PC Card Problems
  • Printer Problems
  • Software Problems
  • Getting Service
  • How to receive Customer Support and Service
  • Purchasing Additional Services
  • Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates
  • About Your Warranty
  • Appendix A. Avoiding Hardware Conflicts

  • Avoiding System Resource Conflicts
  • List of System Resources
  • Appendix B. Advanced Information for PC Cards for OS/2 Warp

  • Auto Configurator for PC Card Director
  • Starting the Auto Configurator Utility
  • Adding to the CONFIG.SYS File
  • Registered Drivers and Standard Rules
  • Strage Card Device Driver
  • PCMCIA Storage Card Device Driver
  • Before Using PCMCIA Storage Cards
  • Using PCMCIA ATA Cards with Multiple Partitions
  • Parameters for the PCMCIA ATA Card Device Driver
  • PCMCIA Storage Card Device Manager
  • OS/2 PCMCIA Storage API Device Driver
  • Flash Card Memory Technology Driver
  • Checking the Allocated Resources for the PC Card
  • Avoiding PC Card Resource Conflicts
  • Virtual Card Services
  • Appendix C. Using PS2 Commands

    Appendix D. Features and Specifications

  • Features
  • Specifications
  • IBM Power Cords
  • Electrical Safety Notice
  • Diskette Standards
  • Appendix E. Product Warranties and Notices

  • Notices
  • Trademarks
  • Electronic Emission Notice
  • Appendix F. Glossary

    Index



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