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an	IBM	ThinkPad	380	or	380D	Computer

We hope the powerful

IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D computer

will fulfill your mobile computing needs.

iii

Distinctive

System

Features of

the

IBM

ThinkPad

380

or

380D

computer

The computer provides two PC

SVGA

Color

LCD:

Power

Management:

Card

slots

that accept

a 16-bit

PC

Card

and

a

software

that

Page 44.

Page

63.

makes

using

PC

Cards

easy.

Both the

DSTN

(dual-scan

The

computer

comes

with

super-twisted

nematic)

and

TFT

(thin-film

transistor)

software that allows you to

display

models

offer

65,536

colors

extend battery life by reducing

TrackPoint

III:

at

usage

throughout

the

power

800-by-600 resolution, for a

computer system. It

also

Page

20.

selecting,

and

dragging

colorful

and

clear

picture.

a

resume

Pointing,

provides

function,

which

is

faster than

all become part of a single

computer

process without your needing to

Infrared

power-on, quickly returning you

Communication:

Page

49.

to

where

you

left

off.

lift your hands from the

keyboard.

An infrared port is supplied with your computer for wireless serial

communication.

Security Features:

Page 73.

Fn F7

F1	Fn Key Function:
Page 22.

You

can

set

passwords

Controlling

display

output

type or

or use

ThinkPad

Features

locks

to

saving

battery

power

is

easily set

secure your computer.

Program:

Page

28.

The

Personalization

with the combination Fnof the

Utilities are

The

ThinkPad

Features

also provided, which is

akey

with

a function

key

progr m

to (F1–F12 ).

is

a graphical

user

program

that

allows

you

interface (or

set

of

commands)

identify your

computer.

that allows

you

to

easily

set

various

Audio

Support Features:

parameters.

Page

51.

PC

Card

Support:

The

audio

support

is

compatible

with

Sound

Blaster** with

various

Page

46.

audio

features

for

your

entertainment.

iv IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's Guide

Where

to Find

Information

What

would

you like to do with

your

computer?

The

following

gives

you

a shortcut

to where

find

information

in this book. Find

the

topic

that interests

you; then

follow the

arrow!

Setup

Setting

up

the

computer

Page

6.

Installing

options

Chapter

6.

Installing

PC

Cards

Page

86.

Using

the

PC

Card

software

Page 48.

Using

the

ThinkPad

features

program

Page

28.

Creating

the

backup diskettes

using

utility

programs.

Page

12.

Reinstalling

the

operating

system

Chapter

7.

Changing the system resource setting

Appendix

A.

Attaching

an

external

display

Page 42.

The Basics

Using

the

infrared

communication

feature

Page

49.

Using

the

audio

feature

Page

51

Frequently

asked

question

Page

141.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Page

147.

How to

receive

IBM

Customer

Support

and

Service

Page

166.

Preserving battery-pack life

Page

60.

Travel

and

Security

Using

battery power-management function

Page

63.

Using

passwords

Page

74.

Using

locks

Page

83.

v

About

This Book

Note:

This

book

contains

information

that

will

help

you

operate

the

IBM

The illustrations in

this

book

might

be

ThinkPad 380 or 380D computer (hereafter380called,380D , theor

slightly different

from

your

computer.

sure

to

read

Chapter 1

and

Chapter 2

before

using

computer). Be

the

computer. Read from Chapter 3

on

whenever

you

need

to.

Chapter

1,

“Getting

Started,”

provides

information

about

how

to set up your computer.

Chapter

2,

“Getting

Familiar

with

Your

Computer,”

acquaints

you

with

the

basic

features

of

your

computer.

Chapter

3,

“Operating

Your

Computer,”

provides

information

on

using

your

computer's

different

features.

Chapter

4,

“Using

Battery

Power,”

provides

power

management information and describes how to operate your

computer with the battery pack.

Chapter

5,

“Protecting

Your

Computer,”

provides

information

for

protecting

your

computer.

Chapter

6,

“Installing

and

Removing

Options,”

describes how

to install or remove IBM

options.

Chapter

7,

“Installing

Software,”

provides procedures for

installing

operating

systems

and

device

drivers in your computer.

Chapter

8,

“Solving

Computer

Problems,”

describes

what

to

do

when

you have a computer problem.

Appendix

A,

“Avoiding

Hardware

Conflicts,”

lists

some

steps

you

can

take

to avoid

problems

when

you

add

or

remove

options.

Appendix

B,

“Advanced

Information

for

PC

Cards

for

OS/2

Warp,”

provides

additional

information

when

using

PC

Cards.

Appendix

C,

“Using

PS2

Commands,”

provides

the

PS2

commands

for the ThinkPad Features program.

Appendix

D,

“Features

and

Specifications,”

describes

the

features

and

specifications associated

with

your computer.

vi IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's Guide

Appendix E,	“Product Warranties and	Notices,”	contains the
warranty	statements for your computer and notices for this bo
The glossary	defines terms	appearing	in this book.

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Information Notices

Note

Provides important hints, tips, guidance, or advice.

Attention

Indicates possible damage to programs, devices, system, or data. It appears next to the related instruction or situation in which possible damage could occur.

This

book

contains

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Using Easy-Setup

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Note:

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Caution:

Attention

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109

notices that relate to specific information or te

Caution

Indicates situations that are potentially hazardous to you. It appears in text before the instruction or situation that could be hazardous.

Danger

Indicates situations that are potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. It is indicated

by the symbol and appears in text before the instruction or situation that could be dangerous.

viii IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's Guide

Treatment of Icons

This book contains the following icons (symbols):

For procedures or information unique to the operating system installed in your computer:

	WIN	Information		for	Microsoft		Information	for IBM
							Operating System/2		(OS/2)
		Windows	95	users.		O S / 2
							users.
		Information		for	Microsoft		Information	for IBM DOS
		Windows	Version		3.11	DOS	users.
		users.
	WIN	Information		for	Microsoft
		Windows	NT	Workstation
		users.
	For	procedures or			information		unique to	the	computer model or
	type:
	380D	Information		only	for the
		380D.

For information referred to:

Where to go for more information.

ix

Ergonomics Information

This is important information to read				before	using		your ThinkPad
computer in the virtual office.
Working		in the virtual office may mean adapting				to	frequent changes
in	your	environment. Following	some simple	“rules of the road” will
make things easier and bring you the				maximum	benefits			of your
ThinkPad		computer. Keeping in mind such		basics as		good		lighting
and proper seating, for example, can				go a long way in helping you
enhance		your performance	and achieve	greater	comfort			wherever
you	are.

1 Head

2 View

4 Chair

3 Display

5 Arms

6 Thighs

x IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's Guide

Note:

The

example

shown here

1of Head

4

someone

in

a

traditional

setting.Keep your head in a

Even

when

not

in

such

a

setting,comfortableyou

and vertical

can follow many of these

tips. position.

Develop

good

habits,

and

they

will

5

serve

you

well.

2

View

Maintain

a

comfortable

viewing

distance

of

510–760

mm

(20–30

in.).

3

Display

Position

the

display

to avoid

glare or

reflections

6

from

overhead

lighting

or

outside

sources

of

light.

Thighs
Keep	your	thighs		parallel		to
the	floor	and	your		feet	flat on
the	floor	or	on	a	footrest.
Arms
Keep	your	forearms,			wrists,
and hands in a relaxed and
neutral position. Don't					pound
the keys; type with a soft
touch.

Chair

Use a chair that gives you good back support.

Keep

the

display

screen

clean

and set the contrast and

brightness

to

levels that

allow

you

to

see

the

screen

clearly.

What

if

I

am

traveling?

It

may

not

be

possible

to observe the best ergonomic practices

you

are

using the ThinkPad computer while on

the move or in a

“casual” setting, such as the seashore or on a mountaintop.

Sometimes,

your

lap

may be the only “desk”

around. Regardless

of

the setting, try to observe as many of the tips for

proper

us

possible. Sitting

properly

and using 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	displays		that	are	easy to see, yet	easy on	the	eyes.
course,	any	concentrated			and sustained visual	activity	can	be ti
If you have questions on					eye fatigue or visual discomfort, cons
vision care		specialist		for advice.

xi

Safety Notice

DANGER

Do

not

disassemble,

incinerate,

or

short-circuit

the

rechargeable

battery

pack.

Do not

put

it

in

trash

that

is

disposed

of

in

landfills.

Dispose

of

it

as

required

by

local

ordinances

or

regulations.

In

the

United

States,

call

IBM

at 1-800-IBM-4333

for

information

on

disposal.

CAUTION:

The

fluorescent

lamp

in

the

liquid

crystal

display

(LCD)

contains

mercury.

Do

not

put

it

in

trash

that

is

disposed

of

in

landfills.

Dispose

of

it

as

required

by

local

ordinances

or

regulations.

The

LCD

is

made

of

glass,

and

rough

handling

or

dropping

the

computer

can

cause

the

LCD

to

break.

If

the

LCD

breaks

and

the internal fluid gets into your

eyes

or

on

your

hands,

immediately wash the affected areas

with

water

for

at

least

15

minutes;

then

get

medical

care

if

any symptoms

are

present

after

washing.

xii IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's Guide

Laser Compliance Statement

380D	The CD-ROM drive in the IBM ThinkPad 380D 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 CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the

requirements of the Department of		Health	and Human	Services	21
Code of	Federal Regulations (DHHS	21 CFR)	Subchapter	J for	Class
I laser	products.

In other countries, the drive is certified to conform to the

requirements				of	EN60825.
	CAUTION:
Do	not	open	the	CD-ROM		drive;	no	user	adjustments	or
serviceable		parts		are	inside.
Use	of	controls,		adjustments,			or	the	performance of	procedures
other than			those	specified		may	result		in hazardous	radiation

exposure.
Class	I (1)	laser	products	are not considered to be hazardous
CD-ROM	drive	has an	internal,	Class I (1), 0.5-milliwatt, aluminum

gallium-arsenide laser that operates at				a wavelength	of	760	to	810
nanometers. The	design	of	the laser system and the		CD-ROM		drive
ensures that	there	is no	exposure to	laser radiation		above		a	Cl

(1) level during normal operation, user maintenance, or servicing conditions.

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Contents

About This Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi. . . . . . .

Viewing the Online Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii. . . .

Information Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . viii. . . . . . .

Treatment of Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix. . . . . .

Ergonomics Information . . . . . . . . . . . .x . . . . . .
Safety Notice . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . xii. . . . . . .
Laser	Compliance	Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii. . .
Chapter 1.	Getting Started	. . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . .
Overall Setup Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			2. . . . .
Checking Your Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			4. . . . . .
Setting	Up Your	Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6. . . . .

Going from Here. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . .

Chapter 2. Getting	Familiar with Your Computer	. . . . . . 13
Identifying	the Hardware .Features. . . . . . . . . . . . .14. . .

System-Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . .

Operating with the TrackPoint. . .III. . . . . . . . . . . .20. . .

Using the Fn Key Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22. . . .

Operating the Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24. . . .

Protecting the Computer from Damage. . . . . . . . . . . .25. .

Chapter	3. Operating		Your	Computer		. . . . . . . . . . . 27. .
Using the ThinkPad Features Program. . . . . . . . . . . .28. .
Starting		the	ThinkPad		Features	Program. . . . . . . . . .29.
Using Easy-Setup . . . . . .						. . . . . . .33 . . . . . .
Starting Easy-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . .33. . . . . .
Using the Selectable Drive-Startup .Sequence. . . . . . . 37.
Using	the	Computer		LCD	or the	External. .Monitor. . . . . .39

Display Output Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39. . . . .

Considerations for the DOS Screen on .the. . .LCD. . .41

Attaching			an External Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42. . .
Using SVGA Video Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44. . . .
Motion Video Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45. . . .
Using	PC	Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46. . . . . .
About	the		Zoomed	Video	Port. .Card. . . . . . . . . .47. .
PC Card		Limitations		under	Power Management. . . . . . .47

Using the PC Card Support Software. . . . . . . . . . . 48. . Using the Infrared Communication .Feature. . . . . . . . . 49. .

Considerations for Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . .49. .

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Using Audio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51. . . . .

Chapter 4. Using Battery Power								. . . . . . . . . . . . . .53. . .
Charging the Battery .Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54. . . .
Charging with the AC Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54. . .
Replacing the Battery. .Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 . . . .
Monitoring		the			Battery			.Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			58. . . .
Using the Battery Status Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . .58 . .
Using the Fuel-Gauge								Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . .59. . .
Preserving			Battery-Pack					Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			60. . . .
Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation. . . . . . . . . . . .60. .
Using		Advanced				Power		Management. . . . . . . . . . .			60. .
Decreasing				LCD		Brightness (TFT			Model .Only). . . . . . .63
Using the Battery Power-Management Function. . . . . . .63
Chapter	5.	Protecting			Your		Computer		. . . . . . . . . . .		73. .
Using Passwords . . .								. . . . . . . . . . 74. . . . . . .
Power-On Password							.	. . . . . . . . . . 74. . . . . . . .
Hard Disk Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .											78. . . . .
Using the Personalization Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . .82. . .
Using Locks . . . .								. . . . . . . . . . 83. . . . . . . .
Chapter	6.	Installing			and		Removing	Options		. . . . . . . .	85.
Using	the		PC		Card		.Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				86. . . . .
Installing			a		PC	Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					86. . . . .
Removing			a	PC	Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .						88. . . . .
Increasing the Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 . . .
Installing			or		Removing			the .DIMM. . . . . . . . . . . .			90. . .
Attaching an External Numeric Keypad										or . a. .Mouse. . . .95
Using the Mouse and Other Pointing. Devices. . . . . . .											96.
Attaching		an External Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 . . .
Chapter 7. Installing Software								. .	. .	. . . . .99 . . . . . . .

What You Need for Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . .101. . .

Installing the Operating System and Device. . . Drivers. . . 102.

Accessing Remote Software Services. . . . . . . . . . .103. .

Installing Software for Windows. . .95 . . . . . . . . . .104. . .

Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for Windows. . . . 10495

Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows. 106 95

Installing the PC Card Support Software for .Windows. 106 95

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Installing the Audio Support Software for. Windows. . . 106 95
Installing the Infrared Device Driver .for. . Windows. .107					95
Installing	the	ThinkPad	Display Device Driver for Windows 95 108
Installing Software for OS/2. .Warp. . . . . . . . . . . .109. . .
Installing IBM OS/2 Warp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110. . . .
Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for. . . OS/2. . . .				113.
Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for. . .OS/2. .113
Installing the PC Card Support Software . for. . .OS/2. .115
Installing the Audio Support Software. .for. . OS/2. . .				116.
Installing the Infrared Device Driver. . . .for. . OS/2. .117.
Installing the ThinkPad Display Device Driver. . .for118OS/2
Installing Software for. .DOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .				119. . . . .
Installing	IBM	PC DOS	Version. .7..0 . . . . . . . . .	119. . .
Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for. . . DOS. . . .				120.
Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for. . .DOS. .121
Installing the PC Card Support Software . for. . .DOS. .122
Installing the Audio Support Software. .for. . DOS. . .				122.
Installing Software for Windows Version. . . 3...11. . . .123.
Installing	Microsoft Windows Version. . .3.11. . . . .			123. .

Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows

Version 3.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . .126. . . . . . .

Installing the PC Card Support Software for Windows Version

3.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126. . . . . . .

Installing the Audio Support Software for Windows Version

3.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127. . . . . . .

Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows Version

3.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127. . . . . . .

Installing the ThinkPad Display Device Driver for Windows

Version 3.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . .128. . . . . . .

Installing Software for Windows NT Version .3..51. .or1294.0
Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows. 131 NT
Installing			the	PC	Card Support Software for .Window. 131 NT
Installing			the	Audio Support		Software for Windows NT 3.51		131
Installing the Audio Support Software for Windows. 133NT 4.0
Installing the Video Features Diskette for. . Windows. 133 NT
Installing the Device Driver for. . .PC .Card. . . . . .135. .
Chapter	8.	Solving	Computer		Problems	. . . . . . . . . .139. .
Common	Problems and Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . .141
Common		Problems		and	Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141. . .
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. . . . . . . . .

142. .

Testing the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

145. . . . . .

Troubleshooting Charts .

. . .

.

. .

.

.

.

.147. . . . . . . .

Error Codes . . .

. . . . . . . . . . 147. . . . . . . .

LCD Blank or Power-On

Problems . . . . . . . . . . . .

150. . .

Screen Messages . .

. . .

.

. .

. . . .151. . . . . . . .

Other Problems . .

. . . . . . . . . . 153. . . . . . . .

What If Testing Cannot Find the .Problem?. . . . . . . . .154. .

Battery Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

154. . . . .

External

Monitor

Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155. . . .

Hibernation Problems . . . . . . . . . . .156. . . . . . . .

Infrared

Communication

Problems. . . . . . . . . . . .

157. . .

Keyboard, External Numeric Keypad, and Pointing Device

Problems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 . . . . . . .

ThinkPad

380/385

Port

Replicator

Problems. . . . . . . .159.

Option Problems . .

. . . .

.

.

.

.

.

. 160. . . . . . . .

PC

Card

Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

161. . . . . .

Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 162. . . . . . . .

Software Problems .

. . . . . . . . . . 162. . . . . . . .

Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163. . . . . . . .

Listing

Installed Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

165. . . . .

Recording Identification Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . .165. . .

How to receive Customer Support and. Service. . . . . .

166.

Purchasing

Additional

Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . .170. . .

Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates. . . . . . . . .

173. .

About Your Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173. . . . .

Appendix

A.

Avoiding

Hardware

Conflicts

. . . . . . . . .175.

Avoiding

System

Resource

Conflicts. . . . . . . . . . . . .175. . .

List of System Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178. . . . .

Appendix

B.

Advanced

Information

for

PC

Cards

for

OS/2

Warp

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181. . . . . . . .

Auto Configurator for PC Card Director. . . . . . . . . . .

181. . .

Starting the Auto Configurator. Utility. . . . . . . . . .

181. . .

Adding

to the

CONFIG.SYS

File. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

185. . . .

Registered Drivers and Standard. . Rules. . . . . . . .185. .

Strage Card Device Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

188. . . . .

PCMCIA

Storage

Card

Device

Driver. . . . . . . . . . .188. .

Before

Using

PCMCIA

Storage Cards. . . . . . . . . . .188. .

xviii IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's

Guide

Using PCMCIA ATA Cards with						Multiple Partitions. . . . . .188
Parameters for the PCMCIA ATA							Card Device. .Driver. . 188
PCMCIA		Storage		Card	Device	Manager. . . . . . . . . .190. .
OS/2 PCMCIA Storage API Device							Driver. . . . . . . . . 190. .
Flash	Card		Memory		Technology	Driver. . . . . . . . . .190. .
Checking the Allocated Resources for the. . .PC . Card. . 191.
Avoiding		PC Card		Resource Conflicts. . . . . . . . . . . . 193. . .
Virtual Card Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194. . . . . .
Appendix	C.	Using	PS2	Commands		. . . . . . . . . . . 195. . .
Appendix	D.	Features		and Specifications			. . . . . . . . . 203. .

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203. . . . . . .

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 . . . . . . .

IBM	Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207. . . . . .
Electrical Safety Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209. . . . .
Diskette Standards . . . . . . . . . . . .					210. . . . . . .
Appendix	E.	Product	Warranties and Notices	. . . . . . . 211.
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					213. . . . . . .
Trademarks			. . . . . . . . . . . . . 213. . . . . . .
Electronic		Emission Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214. . . . .
Glossary		. . . . . . . . . . . . . .			217. . . . . . . .
Index	.	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .			.221. . . . . . .

Contents xix

xx IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's Guide

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Welcome to the world of ThinkPad computers!

The ThinkPad 380 or 380D computer is designed to meet your everyday mobile computing needs. It provides you with various features, unique to IBM products, which help your everyday work

proceed		easily		and	smoothly. You can use your ThinkPad 380 or
380D	computer		in	the	office or at home as a desktop computer b
attaching		an	external		keyboard, display, or other		external device
And,	of	course,		you	can	easily carry your computer wherever yo
need	a	computer		“on	the	go.”
This	chapter		describes			step-by-step instructions to	help you set
your	new	computer.

Overall Setup Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . .

Checking Your Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . .

Setting Up Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . .

Going from Here. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . .

Copyright IBM Corp. 1996

1

Getting Started

Overall Setup Procedures

The following is a general outline of the overall procedure to take when using the computer for the first time. For details and actual

procedures, refer to	the pages		indicated.
1Set Up the Computer
First,	check	whether		your computer came
with all the necessary items.
Then, install the battery pack in the
computer. Now		you	are	ready to turn on

the computer.

2Install Options

If you have any options, such as memory cards, install the options.

3 Customize

Your Computer

You

can

use ThinkPadthe

Features

program

to customize the performance of

your computer. You canEasyuse-Setup, a

built-in

system function, to set

(for example)

the password to prevent your

computer

from

unauthorized use.

2 IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's Guide

Getting Started

4

Make a

Backup

of

Your

System

4

Your

computer

comes

with

the

necessary

software

already

installed for

you

to use

the

computer

right

out

of

the

box.

You can make a backup copy of preloaded

applications

and

system

support

software.

You

can

also

know how many diskette you

need for the backupDisketteat theFactory

program.

You can also make a backup copy of

Windows 95 usingCreate System Disk. It

tells

you

how many

diskette

you

need.

For

your

information

Do

you

need

more hard

disk

space?

Ifyou have already made a backup copy of all necessary

software

using

the

Diskette

Factoryyou program,can delete

any

preloaded software

you

do

not

want

for

more

free

hard

disk

space.

Click

on

theDiskette

Factory

icon;

then

follow

the

instructions

on

the screen.

Chapter 1. Getting Started3

Getting Started

Checking

Your

Items

Important

Be very

careful

not

to

drop

or place

heavy

objects

on

this

computer,

because

damage

to

the

screen will

occur. A

broken or

cracked

screen

will

not

be

replaced under

IBM's

Limited

Warranty .

Remove

the

items

from

the

shipping

box

and

check

that

all

necessary items are shipped wit

computer.

1Match

the

items,

one by one, with the following figures.

If

any

item

is

missing

or damaged,

contact

your place

of

purchase.

Computer

Battery

Pack

AC

Adapter

Supplies

power

to the

computer

for mobile

operation.

Power Cord	Windows 95 User's guide with	Miscellaneous Items
the	Certificate of Authenticity	Envelope

In

some

countries,

your

AC Adapter

This

envelope contains spare

caps

is

a

In

some

countries,

the

Certificateforthe

TrackPoint III and

other

3-pin AC Adapter (different

from

the

one

shown). In

this

of

Authenticity

of

Windows

items95 is

or

certificates.

case, make

on

the

front

cover

of

the

Windows

sure you read the safety notices

page

208.

95

user's guideThe .product

ID

number (ten digits) is in the

Certificate.

Keep

it in

safe

place

in

case

of you

reinstall

Windows

95.

4 IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's Guide

Getting Started

2 Turn the computer upside down and record the identification1 pagenumbers165.

The	machine	type	has			a Typeprefix.	of
The	serial	number	has			a S/Nprefix.	of

These	numbers are required when you order	service. After recording the numbers, place th
as it	was (so that theIBMsideThinkPmarkedfaces	upward).

Chapter 1. Getting Started5

Getting Started

Setting		Up	Your	Computer
You	are	now	ready	to assemble			and	start your		computer. The steps on the next few pages
through		the process.
1Turn		the	computer		upside	down.
2	Make	sure	the	battery		pack	lock	is	upper	position.
	If	not,	pull the		battery pack			lock	upward.

1 2

Battery pack lock

3 Install the battery pack 1as), slidehown (the battery pack lock toward the rear of the comp ( 2 ).

1

2

6 IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's Guide

Getting Started

DANGER

The

battery

pack

provided

with

your

computer

contains

a small

amount of

harmful

substances.

To avoid

possible

injury:

Keep

the

battery

pack

away

from

fire.

Do

not

expose the battery

pack

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.

4 Press the battery pack lock downward.

5 Place the computer right side up. Make sure it is not turned on.

Chapter 1. Getting Started7

Getting Started

6 Connect the AC Adapter to the rear of the computer as shown.

(Connect 1 , 2 , and then3 .)

DANGER

Do not

attempt

to

open the

AC

Adapter

case.

The

AC

Adapter

is

permanently

sealed and cannot be repaired.

Attention:

Always use an AC Adapter

certified

by

IBM

in

the country where

you

will

be

using

the

Operating

the

computer with

an

incorrect

AC

Adapter

can

cause

damage

to the battery p

to

the

computer.

For

Your

Information

To

use

the

AC

Adapter

outside

your home

country,

you

need

an

ac

power

cord

that

is

for the country you are visiting. You can purchase one through

IBM

authorized reselle

marketing

representative

in

that

country. See

page

207.

8 IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's Guide

7

8

Getting Started

Slide

the

latches

on

both sides

of

the

1

displayandopen(LCD)the outwardLCD (

liquid crystal)

(2 ).

Position

the

LCD

so

that it

is convenient

for

viewing.

Note:

The

LCD

opens

up

to

Do150°not.

force

the

LCD

to

open

flat (180°).

Press the power	switch to	turn on	1
			the). computer (
	2		2
Position the contrast () for a DSTN			display and the brightness )controlfor a( TFT
display according	to the	figure.

Chapter 1. Getting Started9

Getting Started

9 After a

single

beep,

one

of the

following

panels

appears,

confirming

that

the system is

correctly.

1996 .12.31

Year

Month

Day

23:59:59

Hour Month

Second

Date

and

Time

menu

panel

Startup panel

This

menu instructs

you

to set the

initial Thedatepreinstalledand time. operating

system

panel

(startup

panel)

To set the date and

time,

see

“Using Easyappears-Setup”. (Theon

panel shown

is

an

example

of

an

page

33.

operating

system screen.)

If one of these panels do not appear, a failure might have occurred

in the

computer. See

Congratulations!

You

have

successfully

completed

the basic

setup

of

your computer.

10 IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's Guide