Page 3 - Contents; Chapter 1. Updates and Corrections; iii
Contents About This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Chapter 1. Updates and Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Using the ThinkPad Configuration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Using the Online User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Backing ...
Page 4 - About This Book; User's Guide do not apply to your; iv
About This Book This book provides updates and additions to the information in theUser's Guide. For complete information about your ThinkPad 385XDcomputer, read the User's Guide (P/N 05L2143) with this book. Note Your ThinkPad computer does not include the following software,so references to it in t...
Page 5 - Updates and Corrections; This chapter updates and corrects the information in the; Using the ThinkPad Configuration Program
Updates and Corrections This chapter updates and corrects the information in the User's Guide as follows: Using the ThinkPad Configuration programUsing the Online User's Guide Backing up your systemUsing a PC CardUsing power managementUsing Windows 98 Using the ThinkPad Configuration Program The Thi...
Page 6 - Using the Online User's Guide
Updates and Corrections You can also start ThinkPad Configuration as follows: 1. Click on Start. 2. Move the cursor to Programs, ThinkPad; then click onThinkPad Configuration. To start the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 98, findthe ThinkPad icon on the right side of the taskbar; then dou...
Page 7 - Backing Up Your System; This section provides additional information to the; ConfigSafe; You can also use the IBM bulletin board service.; International Warranty Service Information
Updates and Corrections Backing Up Your System This section provides additional information to the User's Guide for backing up your system. ConfigSafe ConfigSafe is an application program that periodically takessnapshots of your system files. If your computer does not operateproperly after you insta...
Page 8 - Corrections; Note the following corrections:; Using a PC Card; Click on Start, move the cursor to Settings, and click on; Using Power Management; For information about power management, see the
Updates and Corrections Corrections Note the following corrections: The Recovery CD does support Windows 98.The Diskette Factory program does support Windows 98. Using a PC Card You can use a PC Card without PC Card support software(CardWizard). For details on how to use a PC Card, see the manualfor...
Page 9 - You can set the alarm action as follows:; Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.; alarm action in the next window.; Using Windows 98
Updates and Corrections message when the computer resumes. To resume normal operation,press OK. Note: You can set the alarm action as follows: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on Power Management. 3. Click on the Alarm tab. 4. Put a check mark in the Low Battery Alarm check box,...
Page 11 - Solving Computer Problems; Frequently Asked Questions
Solving Computer Problems Frequently Asked Questions This section addresses frequently asked questions. Read thissection rather than the corresponding information in the User's Guide. Go to the page indicated in the following chart and do thespecified action. Questions Page How can I stop the screen...
Page 12 - The ThinkPad Configuration program window appears:; Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.; How can I use my infrared port as a communication port?; Save your work and quit any program you are using.
Solving Computer Problems To solve the problems discussed in this section, you need to use theThinkPad Configuration program. To start the ThinkPadConfiguration program, find the ThinkPad icon on the taskbar; thendouble-click on the icon. The ThinkPad Configuration program window appears: You can al...
Page 14 - If you check your serial port and it is already enabled,; Click on the TrackPoint button.
Solving Computer Problems 6 Click on OK. The computer restarts. Notes: 1. If you check your serial port and it is already enabled, you can use it immediately without changing anysettings. 2. You can disable your computer's infrared port to free resources for another communication device, such asthe ...
Page 15 - You can set up the external monitor as follows:; Click on the Settings tab.
Solving Computer Problems Why do I not get the highest possible resolution out of myexternal monitor when I am using the LCD and external monitorat the same time? You can set any resolution for either the ThinkPad LCD orthe external monitor. When you use both at the same time,the resolution of both ...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting Guide; Attention
Solving Computer Problems Troubleshooting Guide The following chart shows how to find or solve a problem. Attention If you power off the computer, wait at least 5 seconds before youpower it on again. If you enter your computer into suspend orhibernation mode, also wait at least 5 seconds before resu...
Page 19 - Troubleshooting Charts
Solving Computer Problems Troubleshooting Charts If your computer has an error, it typically displays a message or anerror code, or a beep sounds when you power it on. See both theUser's Guide and this book and go through the charts and look foryour problem. Troubleshooting Chart See Error codes or ...
Page 20 - Suspend or Hibernation Problems
Solving Computer Problems Suspend or Hibernation Problems Problem Action The computer enterssuspend modeautomatically. The computer enters suspend mode automatically when the processortemperature reaches a certain level. This is not a defect. The computer enterssuspend modeimmediately after POST(the...
Page 21 - LCD Problems
Solving Computer Problems Problem Action The computer does notenter hibernation modewith the Fn + F12 key combination. Enable hibernation mode as follows: 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. Click on Power Management ( ). 3. Click on the Hibernation tab.4. Click on Enable Hibernation. No...
Page 22 - PC Card Problems
Solving Computer Problems PC Card Problems Problem Action Your PC Card modemdoes 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 ThinkPadConfiguration program is the same in the following procedure a...
Page 23 - A Printer Problem; External Monitor Problems
Solving Computer Problems A Printer Problem Problem Action The printer does not work. Make sure that: The parallel connector 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 print...
Page 25 - Port Replicator Problems
Solving Computer Problems Problem Action Wrong characters appearon the screen. Did you install the operating system or application program with the correctprocedure? If you did, have the external monitor serviced. Port Replicator Problems Problem Action The computer hangswhen you power on orresume o...
Page 27 - Other Option Problems
Solving Computer Problems Other Option Problems Problem Action An IBM option that youjust installed does notwork. Make sure that: The option is designed for your computer.The option was installed according to the instructions supplied with it.Other installed options or cables are not loose.There is ...
Page 28 - Software Problems; Other Problems
Solving Computer Problems Software Problems Problem Action An application programdoes not run correctly. Check the following to make sure that the problem is not being caused by theapplication program: Your computer has the minimum required memory to run the application. Refer to the manuals supplie...
Page 29 - Reinstalling the Software for Windows 98; Overall Procedure; Have the Windows 98 installation package at hand.; c) Follow the instruction on the screen.; Reinstall Windows 98 and the software.
Reinstalling the Software for Windows 98 This chapter describes the reinstallation procedures for Windows 98and its software for your computer if the original, preloaded operatingsystem and device drivers have been deleted. Overall Procedure 1 Have the Windows 98 installation package at hand. 2 Back...
Page 30 - Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 98; Full reinstall on a FAT 16 drive:
Reinstalling the Software for Windows 98 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 98 You can reinstall Windows 98 by restoring the original preloadedimage from the Recovery CD. Refer to the User's Guide for how to use the Recovery CD. Depending on the optional applications you install with Windows 98,your req...
Page 31 - Reinstalling the Display Driver for Windows 98
Reinstalling the Software for Windows 98 Reinstalling the ThinkPad Configuration Program forWindows 98 To reinstall the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 98: 1 Start Windows 98. 2 Insert the Utility Diskette for Windows 98 into the diskette drive. 3 Click on Start. 4 Click on Run.... 5 Type...
Page 32 - Reinstalling the Audio Device Driver for Windows 98; To reinstall the audio support software for Windows 98:; Click on the Uninstall Crystal Drivers button.
Reinstalling the Software for Windows 98 11 Insert the Video Features Diskette (NM2160) for Windows95/98 into the diskette drive and click on Next. 12 When a message appears that Windows has found NeoMagicMagicMedia 128XD, click on the Next button. 13 Click on the Finish button. 14 Remove the Video ...
Page 33 - Follow the instructions on the screen.
Reinstalling the Software for Windows 98 8 When the computer prompts you to install the manufacturer'sdiskette during the startup of Windows 98, reinsert the AudioFeatures Diskette for Windows 95/98 into the diskette drive. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: The MIDI connector is available...
