IBM 385XD, 380XD User Manual

IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD Setup Guide

IBM

IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD Setup Guide

First Edition (November 1997)

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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

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Checking Your Items

Welcome to the world of ThinkPad computers!

First, remove the items from the shipping box. Match the items, one by one, with the following figures. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase.

Computer

AC Adapter Power Cord

Battery Pack

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.

Recovery CD-ROM Package

Note: If your computer is not preloaded with Windows 95,

the Recovery CD-ROM package does not come with the computer.

ThinkPad Manuals

Setup Guide (this book) User's Guide

ThinkPad Envelope

This envelope contains:

Introducing Microsoft Windows 95

user's guide (with a CD-ROM)

, the Windows 95

International Service Information International Program License Agreement booklet International Program License Agreement information

sheet

Multilingual License Information Other brochures and flyers

Note: If your computer is not preloaded with Windows

95, the book does not come with the computer.

IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD Setup Guide

Electrical Safety Notice:

If a 3-pin power cord came with your computer, you need to follow this safety notice.

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. 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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