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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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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