Ibm THINKPAD 600 User Manual

Part Number: 27L2876

ThinkPad 600

Guide for Windows 98

This book provides updates and additions to the information in the For complete information about your ThinkPad 600 computer, read the (P/N 05L2160) with this book.

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Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the “Safety Information,” “Using Your Computer Comfortably and Safely,” and “Notices” sections of the

Note for Using ThinkPad in Japan

When you use modem function in Japan, set the country to “Japan”. Using the modem functions with another

country's setting is against the Japanese Telecommunications Business Low.

The AC Adapter complies with the following Japanese standards:

Input: AC 100 V 50/60 Hz Output: DC 16 V

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First Edition (July 1998)

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Contents

Chapter 1. Updates and Corrections ............... 1

Using the ThinkPad Configuration Program ............. 1

Corrections of the User's Reference ................. 2

Using a PC Card ............................ 3

Using Modem Features ........................ 3

Using Power Management ...................... 3

Using Windows 98 ........................... 4

Chapter 2. Solving Computer Problems ............. 5

Frequently Asked Questions ..................... 5

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Suspend or Hibernation Problems ............... 14

LCD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PC Card Problems ........................ 15

A Printer Problem ......................... 16

External Monitor Problems .................... 16

Docking Station Problems .................... 19

Other Option Problems ...................... 20

Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chapter 3. Reinstalling the Software for Windows 98 ... 23

Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 98 ................. 24

Reinstalling the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows 98 25

Reinstalling the Display Driver for Windows 98 ......... 25

Reinstalling the Audio Device Driver for Windows 98 ...... 26

Reinstalling the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows 98 ..... 27

Reinstalling the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 98 ... 28

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Updates and Corrections

This chapter updates and corrects the information in the

600 User's Reference

Using the ThinkPad Configuration program Using a PC Card Using power management Using modem features Using Windows 98

as follows:

Using the ThinkPad Configuration Program

Some features of the ThinkPad Configuration program are updated. For information about the ThinkPad Configuration program, read this book rather than the

The ThinkPad Configuration program allows you to set up and customize to your needs the computer's built-in devices. For example, you can enable or disable a port, switch between your computer's LCD and an external monitor, and set the power management mode.

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ThinkPad

Updates and Corrections

You can also start ThinkPad

Configuration as follows:

1. Click on Start.

2. Move the cursor to Programs,

ThinkPad and click on ThinkPad Configuration.

To start the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 98, find the ThinkPad icon on the right side of the taskbar; then double-click on the icon. The following window appears:

1 Click on one of these buttons to set the power mode to High

Performance mode, Automatic mode, or Customized mode.

2 The Display Device buttons. Click on one of these buttons to

set the display output type to the LCD, the external monitor, or both.

3 The Help button displays online help. 4 The View Angle buttons. Click on the front view or rear view

(with or without the port replicator) buttons to display the hardware feature locations.

5 The Device buttons. Click on the button of your choice from

the window. If the device is enabled, the red indicator next to the button is lit. Otherwise, it stays off.

Corrections of the User's Reference

Note the following corrections:

The Recovery CD does support Windows 98.

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Using a PC Card

Updates and Corrections

The Diskette Factory program does support Windows 98.

You can use a PC Card without PC Card support software (CardWizard). For details on how to use a PC Card, see the manual for Windows 98.

Your ThinkPad computer does not include the PC Card support software (CardWizard), so references to it in the

User's Reference

do not apply to your computer.

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In addition, if you are communicating with a PC Card modem or inserting a network PC Card in a PC Card slot, you should not put your computer into suspend mode or hibernation mode, nor should you click on Stand by in the “Shut Down Window” window.

If you want to put your computer into suspend mode, first stop the PC Card in the “PC Card (PCMCIA) Properties” window as follows:

Click on Start, move the cursor to Settings, and click on Control Panel.

Double-click on PC Card (PCMCIA).

From the list, select the card you are stopping.

Click on the Stop button.

If you remove a communication PC Card from the PC Card slot and then reinsert it later, it might not work correctly. You need to reboot your computer.

Using Modem Features

For information about modem features in the same description as Windows 95 applies to Windows 98.

Online User's Guide

Using Power Management

For information about power management, follow the same instructions for Windows 98 as for Windows 95.

The word Stand by on the Windows 98 screen has a different meaning from the word standby in the

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Online User's Guide

Updates and Corrections

In addition, note the following: Suppose you activate the alarm action as follows:

Notification: Display message Power level: When the alarm goes off, the computer will Standby.

Now, if your computer goes into suspend or hibernation mode when the battery is low before the alarm message appears, you will see the message when the computer resumes. To resume normal operation, press OK.

You can set the alarm action as follows:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click on Power Management.

Click on the Alarm tab.

Put a check mark in the Low Battery Alarm check box, the Critical Low Battery Alarm check box, or both.

Set the percentage of the power level.

Using Windows 98

Click on the Alarm Action... button. You can set the alarm action in the next window.

Even if you don't set the low battery alarm, the charge indicator will let you know that the battery is low, and then the ThinkPad will automatically enter the power-saving mode. This default low-battery behavior is independent of the operating system, so the computer might behave differently from your setting if you set the low battery alarm. The computer chooses appropriately between your setting and the default setting.

In Windows 98, it takes longer to enter suspend mode and resume normal operation than it does in Windows 95. This performance difference is caused by Windows 98, not the ThinkPad features.

For more information about Windows 98, see the following Web site: http://www.ibm.com/thinkpad

See the following site for technical support information: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

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Frequently Asked Questions

This section answers some frequently asked questions. Read this section rather than the corresponding information in the

600 User's Reference

chart and take the specified action.

Questions Page

How can I stop the screen from blanking? 6 How can I set the infrared port? 6 How can I set the serial port? 7 How can I switch the TrackPoint and mouse? 8 How can I set the display resolution? 9 How can I set the external monitor? 10 How can I maximize the battery life? 10 How can I install the device drivers? 11 How can I use the Recovery CD? 11

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ThinkPad

. Go to the page indicated in the following

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You can also open the ThinkPad Configuration program as follows:

Click on Start.

Move the cursor on Programs and ThinkPad; then click on ThinkPad Configuration.

To solve the problems discussed in this section, you need to use the ThinkPad Configuration program. To start the ThinkPad Configuration program, find the ThinkPad icon on the taskbar and then double-click on the icon.

The ThinkPad Configuration program window appears:

My screen keeps blanking when I do not want it to. How can I stop this?

You can disable any system timers, such as the LCD turnoff timer or the system standby timer, with the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click on the Power Management button, and then click on the Power Schemes tab.

You can disable the system timers by selecting Never rather than a specific time.

How can I use my infrared port as a communication port?

If the infrared port is disabled, you must enable it before you can use it again. To enable your infrared port, do as follows:

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Save your work and quit any program you are using.

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click on the Infrared button.

Click on Enable. A “Warning” might appear that the hardware resource

is being used by another communication port.

Click on Disable Device. Another “Warning” window prompts you to restart your

computer.

Click on OK. The computer restarts.

If you check your infrared port and it is already enabled, you

can use it immediately without changing any settings.

You can disable your computer's serial port to free resources

for another communication device, such as the infrared port.

After your infrared port is enabled, you can use it as a communication port. If it does not work properly, you might have a problem with your communication software or the device that you are trying to communicate with. Check the online help system for your communication software if the other device appears to be working properly.

How can I use my serial port as a communication port?

If the serial port is disabled, you must enable it before you can use it again. To enable your serial port.

Save your work and any program you are using.

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click on the Serial Port button.

Click on Enable. A “Warning” might appear that the hardware resource

is being used by another communication port.

Click on Disable Device. Another “Warning” window prompts you to restart your

computer.

Click on OK. The computer restarts.

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If you check your serial port and it is already enabled, you

can use it immediately without changing any settings.

You can disable your computer's infrared port to free resources for another communication device, such as the serial port.

After your serial port is enabled, you can use it as a communication port. If it does not work properly, you might have a problem with the communication software application or the cable or device attached to the serial port. Check the online help for your communication software if the cable and attached device appear to be working properly.

How can I use an external mouse when I am at my desk, but then use the TrackPoint when I am away from my desk?

The TrackPoint has an “Auto-Disable” setting that disables it when you power on or restart the computer with an external mouse attached. When you want to enable the TrackPoint, remove the external mouse and then restart the computer.

You can set up the TrackPoint manually with the ThinkPad Configuration program as follows:

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Click on the TrackPoint button.

Select Enable, Disable, or Auto-Disable.

Click on OK.

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Why do I not get the highest possible resolution out of my external monitor when I am using the LCD and external monitor at the same time?

You can set any resolution for either the ThinkPad LCD or the external monitor. When you use both at the same time, the resolution of both is the same. If you set a higher resolution for the ThinkPad LCD, you can see only one part of the screen at a time. You can see other parts by moving the image with the TrackPoint or other pointing device. You can change the display output type to the LCD, external monitor, or both with the Display Device buttons of the ThinkPad Configuration program or by pressing Fn+F7.

You can set up the external monitor as follows:

Double-click on My Computer, Control Panel, and then Display. The “Display Properties” window appears.

Click on the Settings tab.

Click on the Advanced... button.

Click on the Monitor tab.

Click on the Change... button. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” window appears.

Follow the instructions on the screen by selecting

Display a list of all he drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want, and then Show all hardware.

Select Manufacturers and Models

Click on Next.

Set Color palette and Desktop area in the “Display Properties” window.

Click on OK.

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How can I set up the external monitor if the Windows plug-and-play feature does not detect it?

Do as follows:

Double-click on My Computer, Control Panel, and

Display. The “Display Properties” window appears.

Click on the Settings tab.

Click on the Advanced... button.

Click on the Monitor tab.

Make sure that Automatically detect Plug & Play

monitors is checked.

If the option is checked and your monitor is still not

recognized after you restart the computer, click on the

Change... button. The “Update Device Driver Wizard”

window appears.

Select the monitor type that you have attached and

then click on OK.

Click on Close.

How can I maximize battery life?

To maximize battery life:

Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted

(until the battery and power LEDs flash in unison).

Recharge the battery completely before use (the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery LED is green).

For a new battery or a battery that you have not used recently:

1. Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted (until the battery and power LEDs flash in unison).

2. Recharge completely before use (the battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery LED is green).

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3. Repeat these steps three times.

Always use power management features such as

power schemes, standby, and hibernation.

How can I get ThinkPad device drivers for Windows 98?

You can get the ThinkPad device drivers by using the Diskette Factory. “Using the Diskette Factory” section

in Chapter 4 of the

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How to install the software

Chapter 3 of this book.

How can I use the Recovery CD to reload my factory-installed ThinkPad operating system and applications?

See the “Using the Recovery CD” section in Chapter 4 of the

ThinkPad 600 User's Reference

. Even though the

describes procedures applicable to Windows 95, those same procedures apply to Windows 98.

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Troubleshooting Guide

The following chart shows how to find or solve a problem.

If a beep sounds, if a message appears, or if a function-related problem occurs:

Find your symptom in the table and try solving the problem.

“Troubleshooting Charts” on page 13

—Or—

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If you can't solve the problem, run the test and make sure the hardware and the device drivers are OK.

“Testing Your Computer” section of the

User's Reference

Note the error code and have the computer serviced.

“Getting Service” section of the

Reference

If you accidentally lose or damage software in your computer:

Recover it by using the Recovery CD or the Diskette Factory.

“Recovering Lost or Damaged Software” section of the

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Troubleshooting Charts

If your computer has an error, it typically displays a message or an error code, or a beep sounds when you power it on. See both the

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and look for your problem.

Troubleshooting Chart See

Error codes or screen messages No error codes or screen messages Input problems Suspend or hibernation problems Page 14 LCD problems Page 15 An indicator problem Battery problems CD-ROM drive problems Infrared communication problems Audio and telephony problem An universal serial bus (USB)

problem Modem problems PC Card problems Page 15 Docking station problems A printer problem Page 16 External monitor problems Page 16 Port replicator problems Page 19 Other option problems Page 20 Software problems Page 21 Other problems Page 21

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Suspend or Hibernation Problems

Problem Action

The computer enters suspend mode automatically.

The computer enters suspend mode immediately after POST (the suspend indicator goes on).

Error 19 appears and the computer immediately switches off.

The computer does not return from suspend mode, or the suspend lamp stays on and the computer does not work.

The LCD is blank after resuming.

Your computer does not enter suspend or hibernation mode.

The computer does not enter hibernation mode with the Fn+F12 key combination.

The computer enters suspend mode automatically when the processor temperature reaches a certain level. This is not a defect.

Make sure that:

If these items are correct, have the computer serviced. The battery pack power is getting low. Connect the AC Adapter to the

computer, or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

The computer automatically enters suspend or hibernation mode when the battery power is empty. Do one of the following:

Check whether an external monitor was connected before the computer entered suspend mode. Do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer

is in suspend mode or hibernation mode. If no external monitor is attached when the computer resumes, the LCD remains blank and output is not displayed. This restriction does not depend on the resolution value.

Check whether the any option has been selected to disable your computer from entering suspend or hibernation mode. For more information

Guide

Enable hibernation mode as follows:

The battery pack is charged. The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. Refer to

Appendix A in the

Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one and then press Fn. Connect the AC Adapter to the computer and then press Fn.

1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

2. Click on Power Management (

3. Click on the Hibernation tab.

4. Click on Enable Hibernation. Note: If you have already created the hibernation file, this button is

displayed in gray and you cannot click on it.

5. Click on Create Now.

6. Click on OK.

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LCD Problems

Problem Action

The screen is unreadable or distorted.

Make sure that: The display driver is installed correctly by doing the following:

1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

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2. Click on LCD (

3. Click on the Properties... button.

4. Click on Settings tab.

5. Click on the Advanced... button.

6. Click on the Adapter tab. Make sure the display driver shows “NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD.”

7. Click on Monitor tab. Make sure that the information is correct.

Incorrect characters appear on the screen.

The screen stays on even after you power off your computer.

Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you power on your computer.

Did you install the operating system and application program correctly? If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. Press the power shutdown switch with the tip of a pen and power off your

computer; then power it on again.

This is not a problem. It is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology. Your computer display contains multiple thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discolored, or bright dots on the screen might exist all the time.

PC Card Problems

Problem Action

The PC Card is installed and configured, but it does not work.

Modem card: Make sure all settings in the “Modem Control” panel and in your

SCSI card: Make sure the correct driver for the SCSI card is installed.

Network card: Make sure all network components are correctly installed. Combo card: Make sure the correct driver for the Combo card is installed.

communication application correspond and are correct.

Note: You can insert a SCSI card while you are operating your computer;

however, it is recommended that you insert it at boot time.

Reboot the system, and then insert the Combo card.

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Problem Action

Your PC Card modem does 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 ThinkPad

Configuration program is the same as in the following procedure and that there is no resource conflict.

A Printer Problem

Problem Action

The printer does not work. Make sure that:

The parallel connector is enabled.

1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

3. Select Enable.

The printer is turned on and ready to print. The printer signal cable is connected to the correct connector of your

computer.

If these items are correct and the printer still does not work, run the tests described in the printer manual. If the tests show that the printer is OK, have the computer serviced.

External Monitor Problems

Problem Action

The external monitor is blank.

Do the following:

1. Connect the external monitor to another computer to make sure it works.

2. Reconnect the external monitor to your computer.

3. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

4. Click on External Display (

If nothing appears on the external monitor, have it serviced.

2. Click on Parallel Port (

4. Click on OK.

) or LCD + External Display ( ).

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Problem Action

You cannot set a higher resolution than the present one on your external monitor.

Make sure that:

The ThinkPad display driver is installed correctly.

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1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

2. Click on LCD (

3. Click on Properties...

4. Click on the Settings tab.

5. Click on the Advanced... button. Make sure that the display driver shows “NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD.”

If you are not sure that the ThinkPad display driver is installed correctly, reinstall it.

An appropriate display type is selected.

1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

2. Click on LCD (

3. Click on Properties....

4. Click on the Settings tab.

5. Click on the Advanced button.

6. Click on the Monitor tab. Make sure the setting in the next window is correct. If it is not correct,

continue the following steps.

7. Click on the Change button.

8. Follow the instructions on the screen by selecting Display a list of all

he drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want, and then Show all hardware.

9. Select Manufactures and Models for your monitor.

10. Click on Next.

11. Set Color and Screen area in the “Display Properties” windows

12. Click on OK to close the window.

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Problem Action

The screen is unreadable or distorted.

Make sure that:

The ThinkPad display driver is installed correctly by doing the following:

1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Wrong characters appear on the screen.

2. Click on LCD (

3. Click on Properties...

4. Click on the Settings tab.

5. Click on the Advanced button.

6. Click on the Adapter tab. Make sure the display driver shows NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD.

7. Click on OK to close the window.

The monitor is set correctly by doing the following:

1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

2. Click on LCD (

3. Click on Properties...

4. Click on the Settings tab.

5. Click on the Monitor tab. Make sure you choose the correct monitor.

6. Click on OK to close the window. Select an appreciate refresh rate by doing the following:

7. Click on the Adapter tab.

8. Select the refresh rate for your monitor. If you are not sure, select Optimal.

9. Click on OK to close the window.

If the settings are correct, run the tests described in the manual supplied with the external monitor. If the tests show that the external monitor is OK, have the computer serviced.

Did you install the operating system or application program with the correct procedure?

If you did, have the external monitor serviced.

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Docking Station Problems

Problem Action

The computer hangs when you power on or resume operation.

The MIDI connector of the docking station does not work.

Make sure that:

The AC Adapter is connected to the docking station according to the user's

guide for the docking station.

The power-on indicator of the docking station is on.

The computer is securely attached to the connector of the docking station. If there is still a problem, see the user's guide for the docking station. To enable the MIDI connector of the docking station, use the ThinkPad

Configuration program. Make sure that the MIDI connector is enabled by doing the following:

1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

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The PC Card installed in a docking station is not recognized and the PC Card slots are unusable.

2. Click on MIDI/Joystick Port (

3. Confirm that the MIDI connector is enabled. If not, click on Enable; then click on OK.

4. Close the ThinkPad Configuration program and restart the computer.

Note: When you restart the computer, the installation of a MIDI device driver

might be required. Follow the instructions on the screen and install the device driver for your computer's operating system.

Make sure that:

The AC Adapter is connected to the docking station according to the user's

guide of the docking station.

The power-on indicator of the docking station is on. The computer is securely attached to the docking station.

This problem might happen when you reinstall Windows 98, or when you initialize the system with Easy-Setup.

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Software Problems

Problem Action

An application program does not run correctly.

Check the following to make sure that the problem is not being caused by the application program:

Your computer has the minimum required memory to run the application.

Refer to the manuals supplied with the application.

The application is designed to operate with your operating system. Other applications run correctly on your computer. The necessary device drivers are installed (see the The application works OK when it is run on some other computer.

If an error message appears when you are using the application program, refer to the manuals supplied with the application.

If these items are correct and you still have a problem, contact your place of purchase or the service representative for help.

Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 98

If you are reinstalling Windows 98 on a drive other than the C drive, more than 25 MB is required on the C drive.

Utility Diskette for Windows 95 Utility Diskette for DOS, Personalization Data Diskette I

Windows 95/98

Insert the Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive.

In the CD, serch for and run SETUP.EXE. Enter the following:

src_cd:\tgt_dir\SETUP.EXE

where src_cd is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive (D, E...) and tgt_dir is the directory that SETUP.EXE is in.

For more information, refer to SETUP.TXT on the Windows 98 CD.

Note:

Depending on the optional applications you install with Windows 98, your required disk space varies. The following information applies to reinstalling only Windows 98 in your computer:

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Full reinstall on a FAT 16 drive:

About 225 MB of disk space is required. Depending on your system configuration and the options you select, the required space ranges from 165 MB to 355 MB.

Full reinstall on a FAT 32 drive:

About 175 MB of disk space is required. Depending on your system configuration and the options you select, the required space ranges from 140 MB to 225 MB.

Reinstalling the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows 98

Note: You can assign the directory in which the ThinkPad

Configuration program is installed. The ThinkPad Configuration program installer does not support the use of a long name for the directory in which the program is installed.

To reinstall the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 98:

Start Windows 98.

Insert the Utility Diskette for Windows 95 into the diskette drive.

Click on Start.

Click on Run....

Type A:\SETUP and click on OK. Follow the instructions on the screen. After the reinstallation is

finished, restart the system.

Reinstalling the Display Driver for Windows 98

To reinstall the display driver for Windows 98:

Start Windows 98.

Click on Start.

Move the cursor to Settings and then click on Control Panel.

Double-click on Display and then click on the Settings tab.

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Click on the Advanced... button.

Click on the Adapter tab.

Click on the Change... button. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” window appears.

Click on the Next button.

Select Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. (Recommended) by clicking on it. Then click on Next.

Put a check mark in the Floppy disk drive check box by clicking on it.

Insert the Video Features Diskette (NM2160) for Windows 95/98 into the diskette drive and click on Next.

When a message appears saying that Windows has found

NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD, click on the Next button.

Click on the Finish button.

Remove the Video Features Diskette (NM2160) for Windows 95/98 from the diskette drive, and click on Yes to reboot the computer.

Click on Start.

Move the cursor to Settings and then click on Control Panel.

Double-click on Display.

Click on the Settings tab.

Choose the correct resolution and color depth in the “Display Properties” window.

Reinstalling the Audio Device Driver for Windows 98

To reinstall the audio support software for Windows 98:

Start Windows 98.

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Insert the Audio Features Diskette for Windows 95/98 into the diskette drive.

Click on Start.

Click on Run....

Type A:\SETUP and click on OK.

Click on the Uninstall Crystal Drivers button. The setup program removes the previous driver if there is one,

and prepares for the new registration.

When you are prompted to restart the computer, remove the Audio Features Diskette for Windows 95/98 from the diskette drive and restart the computer.

When the computer prompts you to install the manufacturer's diskette during the startup of Windows 98, reinsert the Audio Features Diskette for Windows 95/98 into the diskette drive.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: The MIDI connector is available if your computer is attached

to a docking station (option). The MIDI connector is disabled as a default, so you need to enable it with the ThinkPad Configuration program.

Reinstalling the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows 98

The TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Win95/NT is intended for use with the IBM PS/2 TrackPoint Version 4.0 or later.

To install the TrackPoint driver for Windows 98:

Start Windows 98.

Insert the TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Win95/NT into the diskette drive.

Click on Start.

Move the cursor to Settings; then click on Control Panel.

Double-click on the System icon.

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Click on the Device Manager tab at the top of the “System Properties” window.

Double-click on Mouse.

Double-click on either PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port or PS/2 TrackPoint, whichever appears in the list.

Click on the Driver tab.

Click on the Update Driver... button. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” runs.

Click on Next.

Click on Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location.

Click on Next.

Click on Have Disk.

Make sure that the source drive is A:\ and click on OK.

Click on PS/2 TrackPoint in the list.

Click on Next.

Click on Finish in the “Update Device Driver Wizard” window.

Remove the TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Win95/NT from the diskette drive, and restart your computer to make the new settings are effective.

Reinstalling the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 98

The modem function of your computer is supported by a digital signal processor (DSP) called the IBM Advanced Communications Processor. You must install the ThinkPad Modem software for Windows 98 to use the modem function. The Wave Table MIDISynth function is available in the ThinkPad Modem software for Windows 98.

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Reinstalling the Software for Windows 98

To install the ThinkPad Modem software for Windows 98:

Start Windows 98.

Insert the ThinkPad Modem for Windows 95/98 into the diskette drive.

Click on Start, and then Run....

Type A:\SETUP and click on OK. The ThinkPad Modem setup program removes the previous

driver if there is one, and prepares for the new registration. After you restart your computer, you see the message “Windows 98 found an unknown device.” Insert the ThinkPad Modem for Windows 95/98, and follow the instructions on the screen.

The ThinkPad Modem installation window appears and prompts you to enter the destination directory for the software. If the default directory is OK, press Enter. Otherwise, type a directory name and press Enter.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: You need to set the dialing properties when using the

ThinkPad Modem functions. Click on Control Panel, Modems, and then the Dialing Properties button.

If you want to use the Wave Table MIDISynth function, open

Multimedia in Control Panel, and select the MIDI tab. Then select Wave Table MIDISynth Device as a single instrument. For

IRQ-sharing information, refer to the

Online User's Guide

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Using the ThinkPad Configuration Program

Corrections of the User's Reference

Using a PC Card

Using Modem Features

Using Power Management

Using Windows 98

Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Charts

Suspend or Hibernation Problems

LCD Problems

PC Card Problems

A Printer Problem

External Monitor Problems

Docking Station Problems

Other Option Problems

Software Problems

Other Problems

Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 98

Reinstalling the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows 98

Reinstalling the Display Driver for Windows 98

Reinstalling the Audio Device Driver for Windows 98

Reinstalling the IBM TrackPoint Driver for Windows 98

Reinstalling the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 98