IBM ThinkPad 380E, Setup Manual

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Page 4: ...right International Business Machines Corporation 1997 All rights reserved Note to U S Government Users Documentation related to restricted rights Use duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp Notices References in this publication to IBM products programs or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countr...

Page 5: ...Contents Checking Your Items 1 Setting Up Your Computer 5 Setting Up Windows 95 11 Registering Your Computer 15 Shutting Down Windows 95 17 Getting More Information 19 Copyright IBM Corp 1997 iii ...

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Page 7: ...one with the following figures If any item is missing or damaged contact your place of purchase Computer Battery Pack AC Adapter Power Cord Note In some countries a 3 pin power cord different from the one shown comes with your computer In this case make sure you read the electrical safety notice on page 3 Copyright IBM Corp 1997 1 ...

Page 8: ...pe contains International Service Information International Program License Agreement booklet International Program License Agreement information sheet Multilingual License Information Other brochures and flyers Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 the Windows 95 user s guide with a CD ROM Note If your computer is not preloaded with Windows 95 the book does not come with the computer 2 IBM ThinkPad 38...

Page 9: ...rdous To avoid shock hazard connect and disconnect cables as shown below when installing moving or opening the covers of product or attached devices The 3 pin power cord must be used with a properly grounded outlet 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 Checking Your Items 3 ...

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Page 11: ...ack to water or rain Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack Avoid mechanical shocks to the battery Always use battery packs recommended by IBM Keep the battery pack away from children When disposing of the battery comply with local ordinances or regulations or your company s safety standards 2 Install the battery pack a Pull the battery pack lock upward 1 1 b Install the battery pack as sh...

Page 12: ...again 4 Connect your printer If you have a printer open the connector cover of your computer and connect the printer cable to the parallel port Then turn the printer power on 5 Connect the AC Adapter to the computer as shown 1 2 3 6 IBM ThinkPad 380XD 385XD Setup Guide ...

Page 13: ...ion Do not force the LCD to open flat 2 1 1 7 Turn the power on a Push and release the power switch to turn the computer 1 on The power switch automatically snaps back to its original position b Adjust the brightness for a TFT display model and the contrast for an HPA display model of the display with the brightness control or the contrast control 2 1 2 TFT HPA Setting Up Your Computer 7 ...

Page 14: ...ssfully displayed Move on to the following chapter Setting Up Windows 95 If any other window appears a failure might have occurred in the computer See the ThinkPad User s Guide If you do not know how to operate with the TrackPoint III see the following information 8 IBM ThinkPad 380XD 385XD Setup Guide ...

Page 15: ...opped stick at the center of the keyboard with your left or right index finger in the direction you want it to move To select and drag an object press and hold one of the click buttons with either thumb as required by your software Click means to press the left click button once Double click means to press the left click button twice within 1 second Stick Left click button Right click button Point...

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Page 17: ...r screen 1 From the list select the language you will be using Then click on Next The Keyboard Layout window appears 2 From the list select the keyboard you will be using Then click on Next The User Information window appears 3 Type your name and company name if necessary in the fields Then click on Next The License Agreement window appears Copyright IBM Corp 1997 11 ...

Page 18: ...code In the three input fields of the window type that number Then click on Next The Start Wizard window appears 6 Click on Finish to start Windows 95 Some messages might appear and then the Date Time Properties window appears 7 Click on and select from the list the region closest to your location If you do not want to automatically adjust the clock for daylight saving time remove the check from t...

Page 19: ...tart Windows 95 9 Click on Next to set up your printer The second Add Printer Wizard window appears 10 Look for your printer manufacturer in the Manufacturers list If your manufacturer is listed a Click on your printer manufacturer If your printer model is listed in the Printers list b Select your printer from the list and click on Next If your manufacturer or printer is not listed a Click on Have...

Page 20: ... supplied The last Add Printer Wizard window appears 13 Select Yes and click on Finish A test page is printed 14 Did the test page print correctly Click on Yes if so The Windows 95 desktop appears Click on No if not The Windows Help window appears Follow this window and solve your printer problem You can now start using your computer by reading the ThinkPad User s Guide To shut down your computer ...

Page 21: ... To register with Windows 95 desktop do the following 1 Double click on the Register icon 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the registration If you want to register your computer later follow the same procedure Note If your computer uses other operating system go to the following web site to complete registration http www us pc ibm com register Copyright IBM Corp 1997 15 ...

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Page 23: ...pears Shut down the computer is the default selection 3 Click on Yes if you want to shut down the computer The power turns off automatically Note When you finish using an application software program and you want to shut down the computer close the program first and then use this procedure to shut down Windows 95 To prevent damage to your computer files make sure that you shut down Windows 95 ever...

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Page 25: ...omputer Using battery power Using the security features Solving computer problems Getting service Learning about specifications and product warranties If you want to perform more complicated tasks with your computer refer to the ThinkPad Online Book It gives you the following information Using your computer in foreign countries Using a PC Card Resolving system resource conflicts Installing softwar...

Page 26: ...nd the Recovery CD For details refer to the ThinkPad User s Guide If your computer is not preloaded with Windows 95 the Recovery CD does not come with the computer Note You can get support information through the IBM Internet home page at the following URL http www us pc ibm com 20 IBM ThinkPad 380XD 385XD Setup Guide ...

Page 27: ...e indicator Infrared port Fan louver CD ROM eject button CD ROM emergency eject hole Diskette eject button Diskette drive Indicator panel Built in microphone Subwoofer LCD latches Color LCD screen Brightness control for a TFT display model or Contrast control for an HPA display model TrackPoint III Palm rest Getting More Information 21 ...

Page 28: ... port Power jack External input device connector Security keyhole Hard disk drive External suspend mode indicator Connector cover External battery indicator Power switch Headphone jack Microphone line in jack PC Card eject buttons PC Card slots Volume control 22 IBM ThinkPad 380XD 385XD Setup Guide ...

Page 29: ...Bottom View with Battery Pack Installed Getting More Information 23 ...

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Page 32: ...IBM Part Number 05L2144 Printed in the United States of America 5L2144 ...