IBM ThinkPad 380XD User manual

2IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD User's Guide

IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD

User's Guide

IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD

User's Guide

IBM

Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Safety

Information” on page viii, “Using Your Computer Comfortably and Safely” on page 31, and “Notices” on

page 189.

First Edition (November 1997)

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Thank You for Selecting

an IBM ThinkPad 380XD or 385XD Computer

We at IBM have developed this ThinkPad 380XD or 385XD

computer to meet

both your technical requirements and your high quality

expectations.

iii

Functional Highlights

Welcome to the world of IBM ThinkPad computers!

This powerful, all-in-one notebook computer includes a number of

advanced technologies and user-friendly functions to make your

computing experience more productive and pleasurable. Several of

these functions are highlighted below. For additional details and

functions, refer to the respective chapters in this book.

High-speed processor

The Intel Pentium 233 or 266 MHz (with MMX technology)

processor provides high-speed data processing and advanced

performance.

Large-capacity hard disk drive

The large-capacity hard disk drive provides for your demanding data

storage needs. Since it is user-replaceable, it can be optionally

upgraded, or you may choose to have a secondary hard disk drive.

Large SVGA color LCD

The 12.1-inch SVGA liquid crystal display (LCD) offers beautiful and

clear pictures. Two models are provided, a TFT (thin-film transistor)

model and a fast-response, high-brightness, and high-contrast HPA

(high performance addressing) model.

Advanced CD-ROM drive

The advanced 10–24X data-reading-speed CD-ROM drive augments

the computer's multimedia capabilities.

Lithium-ion battery pack

The large-capacity lithium-ion battery pack further extends the

operating time of the computer.

Audio features

The computer has internal audio record and playback capabilities

including 3D (three-dimensional) stereo sound from three

speakers—two high quality stereo speakers and a subwoofer. The

computer also supports DOS Sound Blaster Pro** games.

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PC Card support

The computer provides two PC Card slots that accept a 16-bit PC

Card, CardBus Card, and Zoomed Video Card.

Infrared communication

The infrared communication technology allows wireless point-to-point

communication at up to 4 megabits per second with any other

ThinkPad computer or system equipped with an infrared port.

About This Book This book contains information that will help you operate the IBM

ThinkPad 380XD or 385XD computer. Be sure to read the

ThinkPad

Setup Guide

and Chapter 1 of this book before using the computer.

Chapter 1. “Getting Familiar with Your Computer,” acquaints

you with the basic features of your computer.

Chapter 2. “Operating Your Computer,” provides information

on installing options and using your computer's high-technology

features.

Chapter 3. “Using Battery Power,” describes how to operate

your computer with the battery pack and provides power

management information.

Chapter 4. “Protecting Your Computer,” provides information

on using passwords, identifying yourself with the Personalization

Editor, and using locks.

Chapter 5. “Solving Computer Problems,” describes what to

do when you have a computer problem. The chapter includes a

troubleshooting guide and information on how to recover lost or

damaged software.

Chapter 6. “Getting Service,” describes various options of

IBM's support and service.

Appendix A. “Features and Specifications,” describes the

features and specifications associated with your computer,

including information on power cords.

Appendix B. “Product Warranties and Notices,” contains the

warranty statements for your computer and notices for this book.

The glossary defines terms appearing in this book. The book

concludes with an index.

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