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IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD	S76H-7579-00

User's Guide

IBM

IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD	S76H-7579-00

User's Guide

	Note
Before		using this	information and the product	it supports, be sure to read	the	general information in Appendix E,
Product		Warranties	and Notices. You should also	read the safety guidelines on	page	xii.

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Thank

You

for

Selecting

an IBM

ThinkPad

365X

or

365XD

Computer

The

IBM ThinkPad

365X/365XD

computer

is

one

of the

most

advanced

notebook

computers available today.

You

will

find

many uses for its powerful features:

fast

processing

power, a built-in quad-speed CD-ROM,

a

brilliant,

colorful DSTN or TFT LCD display,

audio

capabilities, and

infrared communication.

We

are

happy

to offer

the

IBM

ThinkPad

365X/365XD

to

help

meet

all

your

mobile computing

needs.

iii

Here are the distinctive system features of your IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD computer:

1 Pentium Processor

	and PCI Bus	8 SVGA Color LCD
	2 EDO Memory		ESS AudioDrive
		9	Sound Chip
	Quad-Speed	10	Infrared Communication
	3 CD-ROM Drive

11 Power Management

4Config Easy-Setup

Restart

5 ThinkPad Features	12 PCMCIA Support
6 HelpWare	13 Fn Key Function
7 Security	14 TrackPoint III

1 Pentium	Processor and PCI Bus.
The	fast Intel** Pentium** processor and PCI bus combine to give your computer optimal spe
and	performance.

2 EDO Memory.

The built-in extended data out (EDO) memory chip enhances performance with fast memory access.

3 4X CD-ROM Drive: Page58.

The built-in quad-speed CD-ROM model affords access to large databases and multimedia applications. It can even play your favorite music CDs.

iv IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD: User's Guide

4

Easy-Setup:

Page37.

The

built-in

system

programs

in

Easy-Setup let you

set

the

basic

configuration

of

your

5

ThinkPad

Features

Program:

Page

33.

The ThinkPad Features program allows you to set various

parameters

by

using

a

graphical

interface

or commands.

6

HelpWare:

Page216.

Comprehensive

service

and

support packages for your IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD computer are

available

in

most countries.

7

Security

Features:

Page39.

The

computer

provides

security

passwords for

the

computer. Locking capability is provid

internal

devices. Personalization

is

also

provided

to

make

it

easy

to

identify

your

com

8

SVGA

Color

LCD

Page48.

The DSTN (dual-scan super-twisted

nematic)

display

models

offer

256

colors

at

800-by-600

SVGA

resolution.

The

thin-film

transistor

(TFT)

display

models

offer

65,536

colors

at 800-by-600

resolution.

9

Audio

Features:

Page56.

The system-integrated ESS**

AudioDrive** Sound Chip provides stereo business audio (8 bit

bit)

with

Sound

Blaster**

Pro

compatibility.

1

Infrared

Communication:

Page54.

Wireless

serial

communication with one infrared port

is

supplied

with

your

computer.

11

Power

Management:

Page70.

Power

Management

sets

the

computer

to

different

modes

to

save

battery

power

when

you

using

the

full

power

of

your

computer. It

also

provides

a

resume

function, which

quick

you

to

where

you

left

off.

12

PCMCIA**

Support:

Page49.

The

computer

provides

two

Personal

Computer

Memory

Card

International

Association

(PCMCIA)

slots. PCMCIA

software

also

is

provided

so

that

you

can

use

PC Cards

more

easily

and

conveniently.

13

Fn Key

Functions:

Page26.

The

combination

of

this

Fn

key

with a

function

key

is

used

to

control

display modes

a

power-saving

modes.

14

TrackPoint

III:

Page23.

Pointing,

selecting,

and

dragging

all

become

part

of

a

single

process

with

no

need

to

hands

from

the

keyboard

with

the

TrackPoint

III.

v

vi IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD: User's Guide

About This Book

This

book

contains information

that

will

help

you

operate

the

IBM

ThinkPad

365X/365XD

computer.

Chapter

1,

“Getting

Started,”

provides information

about

unpacking

your IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD and describes how to set up your

computer.

Chapter

2,

“Getting

Familiar

with

Your

Computer,”

acquaints

you

with

the

features

of

your

computer.

Chapter

3,

“Operating

Your

Computer,”

provides

information

on

using

your

computer

with

its

different features.

Chapter

4,

“Using

Battery

Power,”

provides

battery

information

and

describes

how

to operate

your

computer with the battery p

Chapter

5,

“Protecting

Your

Computer,”

provides

information for

protecting

your

computer

and

internal

devices

against

unauthorized

use.

Chapter

6, “Installing and Removing Options,”

describes

how

to

install or remove IBM options. For optional memory module (DIMM)

installation instructions, see page 119.

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,”

describes

what

to

do

to avoid device address setting problems.

Appendix

B, “Advanced Information for PC Cards,”

provides

additional

information

when using

PC

Cards.

Appendix

C,

“Using

PS2

Commands,”

describes

PS/2

commands

that

you

can

use

to

alter

computer

settings.

Appendix

D,

“Features

and

Specifications,”

describes

the

features

and

specifications

associated

with

your

computer.

Appendix

E, “Product Warranties and Notices,”

contains

the

warranty

statements

for

your

computer

and notices

for

this

book.

See

theGlossary

for

the

meaning

of

terms

and

acronyms

used in

this

book.

An Index

is also

included.

Copyright IBM Corp. 1996

vii

Viewing

the

Online

Book

Note:

You

can

view

this

book

online

to

retrieve

information

about

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The

online

book

is not available

in

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an

easy

way to get

needed

all

countries.

computer. Theonline

information when

you

are

traveling.

To

start

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online

book,

clickOnline

Bookon theicon in OS/2

Warp, Microsoft

Windows Version

3.11,

or

Microsoft Windows

95.

Information Notices

This book contains notices that relate to specific information or text.

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.

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		Using Easy-Setup
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		LKjef osijdf lke.		Pdfk setk sdfk shtke fdij thesdfkl sekj soit
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		lkjdf toie sfekjt.
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				Caution:
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		LKj tlke fsoiej glkje f		Toisdjf sldj ohd flskajt shdf, foiasj.
		lskjdf oiret e. SKjt
		slkfj eoit sf.		Danger:
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				Oijds kj dtah fia glisdjf klasdjt sadf.
				1 LKdkfsa oif lkaj oisdt lskef.
						Chapter 2. YoekfBlksd Lekjf	109

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 365X/365XD: 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:

	Information	for	IBM		Information		for	IBM	DOS
O S / 2	Operating System/2			D O S	users.
	(OS/2) users.
	Information	for	Microsoft		Information		for	Microsoft
W I N	Windows Version		3.11	WIN	Windows	95	users.
	users.
For	procedures	or	information		unique	to	your		computer model or
type:
365X	Information	only	for	365X	Information		only	for	365XD
	models.			365XDCD	models.

For information referred to:

Where to go for more information.

About This Book ix

Ergonomics Information

Notebook computers have madevirtualtheoffice

a

reality.

The

fact

that you can use your ThinkPad virtually anywhere

is

a

big

plus in

today's

business world. Read this important information

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.

4

Head

5 View

1

Chair

6

Display

2

Arms

3

Thighs

Note: The example	shown	here	is	of	someone in		a	traditional			office
setting. Even when	not in	such	a	setting,		you	can	follow many			of these
tips. Develop good	habits and		they		will	serve	you well.

x IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD: User's Guide

1

Chair

4

Head

Use

a

chair

that

gives

youKeepgoodyour

head

in a

back

support.

comfortable

and

vertical

position.

2

Arms

wrists, 5 andView

Keep

your

forearms,

hands in a relaxed and neutrMalintain a comfortable viewing

position. Don't

pound the keys;distance of 20–30

inches.

type

with

a

soft

touch.

Thighs

6

Display

3

Position the display to avoid

Keep your thighs parallel to

glarethe or

reflections

from

floor

and

your feet

flat

on overheadthe

lighting

or

outside

floor

or

on

a

footrest.

sources

of

light.

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

usa

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 tir
If you have questions on					eye fatigue or visual discomfort, consu
vision	care	specialist		for advice.

About This Book 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

nickel

metal

hydride

rechargeable

battery

can

only

be

replaced

by

your

dealer or an IBM service representative. Do

not

disassemble,

incinerate,

or

short-circuit

it.

The

battery

can

cause

burns

or

release

toxic

chemicals. Do

not

put

it

in trash

that

is

disposed

of in landfills. Dispose of it as required

by

local

ordinances

and

regulations.

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 365X/365XD: User's Guide

Laser Compliance Statement

The CD-ROM		drive			in	the	365XD	models of	the	IBM ThinkPad
365X/365XD		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

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.

About This Book xiii

xiv IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD: User's Guide

Contents

About This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii. . . . . .

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. . . . .

Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your

Computer

. . . . . .

13

Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. . . . . . .

System Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19. . . .

Providing Power

. . . .

. . . . . . . . . 21. . . . . . .

Operating with the TrackPoint. . .III. . . . . . . . . . . .23. . .

Cleaning

the Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25. . . . .

Using

the

Fn

Key

Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26. . . .

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

28. . . .

Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged. . . . . . . . . .29.

Carrying the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30. . . . .

Chapter

3.

Operating

Your

Computer

. . . . . . . . . . .

31. .

What Happens When Power Is Turned. .On?. . . . . . . .32.

Using the ThinkPad Features Program. . . . . . . . . . . .33. .

Starting

the

ThinkPad Features

Program. . . . . . . . . .34.

Using Easy-Setup . . . .

. . . . . . . . .37 . . . . . .

Starting Easy-Setup . . .

. . . . . . . . .37 . . . . . . .

Using the Selectable Drive-Startup .Sequence. . . . . . .

41.

Using the Computer LCD or

the

External. .Monitor. . . . . .43

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

43. . . . .

Points

to Consider

When

Using the DOS Screen on

the LCD

44

Attaching

a Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45. . . . .

Using SVGA Video Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48. . . .

Using

PC

Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49. . . . . .

PC Card

Limitations

under

Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . .49.

Using the PC Card Director

.Program. . . . . . . . . . .50. .

Starting PC Card Director for OS/2 or. .Windows. . . . .51

Starting

PC

Card

Director

for. . DOS. . . . . . . . . . .53. .

Using the Infrared Communication .Feature. . . . . . . . .

54. .

Points to Consider for Infrared

Communication. . . . . . . .54

Audio Features . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 56. . . . . . .

Using the External Diskette. .Drive. . . . . . . . . . . .57. . .

Using

the

CD-ROM

Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 . . . .

Copyright IBM Corp. 1996

xv

Handling Compact Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59. . . .

Chapter 4. Using Battery Power								. . . . . . . . . . . . . .61. . .
Charging the Battery .Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62. . . .
Charging with the AC Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62. . .
Battery Pack Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64. . . .
Replacing the Battery. .Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65. . . .
Monitoring the Battery-Power								.Status. . . . . . . . . . . . 67. . .
Using the Battery-Power Status Indicator. . . . . . . . . .67.
Using the Fuel-Gauge							Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . .68. . .
Preserving			Battery-Pack				Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70. . . .
Maximizing Battery-Powered Operation. . . . . . . . . . . .70. .
Using		Advanced				Power	Management. . . . . . . . . . . 70. .
Decreasing LCD Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73. . . .
Using the Battery Power-Management Function. . . . . . .73
Chapter	5.	Protecting			Your	Computer		. . . . . . . . . . . 83. .
Using Passwords . . .							. . . . . . . . . . 84. . . . . . . .
Power-On Password						.	. . . . . . . . . . 84. . . . . . . .
Hard		Disk		Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89. . . . .
Supervisor Password .							. . . . . . . . . . 94. . . . . . . .
Using the Personalization Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . .98. . .
Entering			the		Personal		Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 99. . .
Deleting a Personalized Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . .101. . .
Using Locks . . . .							. . . . . . . . . . 102. . . . . . . .
Using Locking Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102. . . . .
Affixing a Nameplate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103. . . . . .
Chapter	6.	Installing			and	Removing	Options		. . . . . . . .105.
Upgrading the Hard Disk. .Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . .106. . . .
Upgrading				a	ThinkPad		365XD with an Internal CD-ROM
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106. . . . . . . .
Upgrading				a	ThinkPad		365X	with	an Internal Diskette Drive	111
Installing			PC	Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115. . . . . .
Removing		PC		Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118. . . . . .
Increasing Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119. . . .
Installing				a	DIMM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119. . . . . .
Removing a DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123. . . . . .
Attaching an External Numeric Keypad or . a. .Mouse. . . 125.
Using the Mouse and Other Pointing. Devices. . . . . . .126.
Attaching an External Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127. . . .
Attaching a Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128. . . . . .
IBM	ThinkPad			365	Port Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . .129. . .
Installing the Port Replicator (Option. . . . . A). . . . .130. .
Charging the Battery .Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131. . . .
Removing			the		Port Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132. . . .

xvi IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD: User's Guide

Installing the Port Replicator (Option. . . . . B). . . . .133. . Inserting or Changing a CD or Floppy. Diskette. . . . . . 135. Removing the ThinkPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136. . . . .

Chapter 7. Installing Software

. . . . . . . . .137. . . . . . .

What You Need for Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . .138. . .

Installing the Operating System and Device. . . Drivers. . . 139.

Installing Software for OS/2. .Warp. . . . . . . . . . . .140. . .

Installing IBM OS/2 Warp Version. . . 3. . . . . . . .

141. . .

Installing

the

CD-ROM

Device

Driver

for

OS/2

Warp

(for the

365XD Only)

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

Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for .OS/2.

149Warp

Installing the PCI-IDE Bus Master Driver for. . OS/2150 Warp

Installing the PC Card Director for . OS/2. . . Warp. . .

151.

Installing

the

ESS

AudioDrive

Support

Software

for

OS/2

Warp .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152. . . . . . .

Installing the Infrared Device Driver .for. . OS/2. .153Warp

Installing

the ThinkPad Display Device Driver for

OS/2

Warp

155

Installing Software for. .DOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

156. . . . .

Installing

IBM

PC

DOS

Version. .7..0 . . . . . . . . .

157. . .

Installing

the CD-ROM Device

Driver

for

DOS

(for

the

365XD

Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158. . . . . . .

Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for. . .DOS. .161

Installing the PC Card Director . for. . .DOS. . . . . .162. .

Installing Software for Microsoft Windows. . . . 3..11. . . .163.

Installing Windows 3..11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

165. . . . .

Installing

the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows 3.11

169

Installing the PC Card Director for Windows. . . . 3...1170

Installing

the AudioDrive Support Software for Windows 3.11

171

Installing the Infrared Device Driver for. . .Windows. 172 3.11

Installing the ThinkPad Display Driver for Windows. . 173 3.11

Installing Software for Microsoft Windows. . . . .95. . . .

174. .

Installing

Windows

.95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175. . . . .

Installing the ThinkPad Display Driver for .Windows. . 177 95

Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows. 178 95

Installing the PCI-IDE Bus Master Driver for. . Windows179 95

Installing the PC Card Director for . Windows. . . . .95 .

180.

Installing the AudioDrive Support Software for. Windows184 95

Installing the Infrared Device Driver .for. . Windows. .186

95

Points

to

Consider

When Using Windows. . .95 . . . . .187.

Chapter

8.

Solving

Computer

Problems

. . . . . . . . . .189. .

Common

Problems

and Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . .190

Common

Problems

and

Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190. . .

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. . . . . . . . .

192. .

Testing

the

Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

193. . . . . .

Contents

xvii

Troubleshooting Charts .

.

. . .

. . . . . .195. . . . . . . .

Error Codes . . .

. . . . . . . . . . 195. . . . . . . .

LCD Blank or Power-On

Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 198. . .

Screen Messages . .

. . . . . . . . . .200. . . . . . . .

Other General Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

201. . . . .

What If Testing Cannot Find the .Problem?. . . . . . . . .203. .

Battery

Power

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

203. . . . .

CD-ROM Drive Problems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204. . . .

Diskette Drive Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

205. . . . .

Port Replicator Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

205. . . . .

External

Monitor

Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206. . . .

Hibernation Problems . . . . . . . . . . .207. . . . . . . .

Infrared Communication

Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . 207. . .

Keyboard, External Numeric Keypad, and Pointing Device

Problems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 . . . . . . . .

Option Problems . .

.

. . .

.

. . . . . 209. . . . . . . .

PC

Card

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

210. . . . . .

Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 211. . . . . . . .

Software Problems .

. . . . . . . . . . 212. . . . . . . .

Getting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213. . . . . . . .

Listing

Installed

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

213. . . . .

Recording Identification Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . .214. . .

Getting Help, Service, and Information. . . . . . . . . . .

215. . .

Using the HelpWare Support .Family. . . . . . . . . .

216. . .

Purchasing Additional HelpWare Services. . . . . . . . .

220. .

Custom Services

. .

. . . . . . . . . .222. . . . . . . .

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

223. .

About Your Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223. . . . .

Service outside North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . .224. . .

Appendix

A.

Avoiding

Hardware

Conflicts

. . . . . . . . .231.

Avoiding System Resource Conflicts. . . . . . . . . . . . .231. . .

Avoiding

Conflicts

When

Using

PC

Cards. . . . . . . . .

232. .

List of System Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236. . . . .

Appendix

B.

Advanced

Information

for

PC Cards

. . . . . .239

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

239. . .

Starting the Auto Configurator Utility for OS/2.

239or Windows

Adding to

the

CONFIG.SYS

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

243. . . .

Registered Drivers and Standard Rules. . for. . .OS/2. . 43

Registered Drivers and Standard Rules for DOS and

Windows

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .246. . . . . . . .

Storage Card Device Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

248. . . . .

PCMCIA Storage Card Device Driver

for. . OS/2. . . . . 248.

PCMCIA Storage Card Device Driver for DOS and

Windows

248

Before

Using

PCMCIA

Storage

Cards. . . . . . . . . . .248. .

xviii IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD: User's Guide

Using PCMCIA ATA Cards with						Multiple	Partitions. . . . . .249
Parameters for the OS/2 PCMCIA ATA Card Device. 249Driver
Parameters for DOS PCMCIA Storage							Card	Device	Drivers		250
PCMCIA		Storage		Card	Device	Manager for . OS/2. . . . .251
OS/2	PCMCIA Storage API Device Driver. . . . . . . . .									252. .
Flash	Card		Memory		Technology	Driver. . . . . . . . . .252. .
Checking the Allocated Resources for the. . .PC . Card. . 253.
Avoiding		PC Card		Resource Conflicts. . . . . . . . . . . .						255. . .
Virtual Card Services for. . OS/2. . . . . . . . . . . . .256. . . .
Appendix	C.	Using	PS2	Commands		. . . . . . . . . . .				257. . .
Appendix	D.	Features		and Specifications		. . . . . . . . .				263. .
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 . . . . . . .
Diskette Standards . . . . .						. . . . . . . 266. . . . . . .
IBM Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267. . . . . .
Appendix E. Product Warranties and Notices							. . . . . . .			269.
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272. . . . . . . .
Trademarks			. . . . . . . . . . . . . 272. . . . . . .
Electronic			Emission		Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273. . . .
Glossary		.	.	. .	. . . . . . . . . . 275. . . . . . . .
Index	. . . . . . . .					. . .	.	. . .	.279. . . . . . .

Contents xix

xx IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD: User's Guide

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Welcome to the world of ThinkPad computers!

The IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD computer is designed to meet many
multimedia and mobile computing needs. Its various features,
unique to IBM products, can	help your		everyday	work go	easily	a
smoothly. You can use your	IBM	ThinkPad	365X/365XD	computer	in
the office or at home as	a	desktop	computer	by attaching an		e

keyboard, display, or other external devices. And, of course, yo

computer		can be easily carried wherever you	need a	computer	“o
the	go.”
This	chapter provides step-by-step instructions		to help	you set	up
your	new	computer.

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

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

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

Copyright IBM Corp. 1996

1

Getting Started

Overall

Setup

Procedures

Before

using

the computer for the

first

time,

review

these

overall

setup procedures:

Set

Up

the

Computer

First,

check

whether

you

have

all

the

necessary items

with

your

computer.

See

page

4.

Then,

install

the

battery

pack

in

the

computer. Now

you

are

ready

to

turn

on

the

computer.

See

page

6.

Install	Options
If	you	have	any options, such as memory cards,
install them now.
See		page	105.

3 Easy-Setup

Customize

Your

Computer

You

can useEasy-Setup, a

built-in system function,

to

set

passwords

to

prevent

your

computer

from

1 2 3

unauthorized

use,

or ThinkPaduse theFeatures

Config

Date/Time

Password

Start Up

Test

program

to

customize

your

computer.

Restart

For

Easy-Setup,

see

page

37.

For

the

ThinkPad

Features

program,

see

page

33.

ThinkPad Features

2 IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD: User's Guide

Getting Started

4

Make

a

Backup

of

Your

System

Some computers come with the necessary software

already

installed

for

you

to

use

the

computer

right ou

of

the

box. Or,

you

may

have

installed

the operating

system and software yourself. Whichever

is

the

case

for

you,

remember toa backupmake

copy

of your

hard

disk

drive

software.

On some computers, Diskettethe

Factory

programis

installed so you can create backup diskettes. On

other computers, you will find utility and device driver

diskettes

packed in the box with the computer.

If

your

computer did not come with the utility and

device driver diskettes, make a backup copy of all

necessary

files

using

the

Diskette

Factory

program.

This

way,

if you ever need to reinstall the operating

system, you will have all

the

necessary

software you

need

to

restore

your

computer

to

the

way

it

was at

the

time

of

purchase.

Do you

need

more hard

disk

space?

If your computer did not

come

with

the

utility and deviceyou havedriveralreadiskettes,y

and

made

a

backup

copy

of

all

necessary

software

using

the

,Disketteyou canFactorydeleteprogram

any

preinstalled

software

you do

not

want

to

use

to

have

more free hard disk space.

Click

on

theDiskette

Factory

icon;

then

follow

the

instructions

on

the

screen.

You can also delete the demonstration program.

You are

ready

to use

your

computer.

If you are reinstalling the operating system...

If you have any application

programs

Ifto

youinstall,are

reinstalling

the operating

system

to

follow the instructions in the

documentationcustomizethat your

computer,

follow the

instructions

came

with

those

programs.

in Chapter 7, “Installing Software” on

page 137.

If you have any problems

after you have customized your computer,

refer to

Chapt

“Solving

Computer

Problems” on

page 189

for troubleshooting help.

Chapter 1. Getting Started3

Getting Started

Checking Your Items

Remove everything from the shipping box and check that all necessary items were shipped with your 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

Power Cord

AC Adapter

4 IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD: User's Guide

Getting Started

Diskette Drive

Miscellaneous Items

Envelope

365X	Theinternal			diskette			isdrive			contains:
installed		in	the	computer.				This envelope
365XDCD									Spare caps	for TrackPoint III
	To		use externalthe			diskette			Other items
drive and		the CD-ROM			drive		at
								the
same	time,		use	the	external			diskette

drive connector to connect the external diskette drive. You can

also use the IBM Port Replicator to attach an external diskette drive.

Utility	Diskettes	Note:
Driver	Diskettes

These diskettes contain various system programs and device drivers.

In some countries, backup diskettes should be created using the Diskette Factory program when the computer power is turned on for the first time.

2 Turn the computer upside				down and					record the identification
numbers	1 on	page	214.
The	machine	type	has	a Typeprefix.					of
The	serial	number	has	a S/Nprefix.					of

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 guide you through the process. The following

conventions are used in the steps	and illustrations that	appear	in t
book.
1 Indicates a main sequence of	actions. This refers	to the	same
number in the figure.

1 Indicates a sequence of actions within a main action. An arrow accompanying a circled number shows the direction of

movement.

Note

Battery packs shipped from the factory are in

an almost-

discharged state,you

mustso

charge

them

fully

before

use.

To

install

the

battery

pack:

1Slide

the latches on the sides ofhalfwaythe towardcomputer

the

front,

and

open

the liquid

crystal

display

(LCD).

(Do 1

and2 .)

2

Slide

the

same

two

latches forward again all the way toward

the

front;

then

raise

the

keyboard.

(Do 1

and2 .)

Some

pressure might

be

needed

to

slide

these

latches if the

are

tight.

6 IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD: User's Guide

Getting Started

2

1

1

1

Right Side View

2

2

Chapter 1. Getting Started7