ThinkPad 380Z Setup Guide 27L2660 This guide provides information for setting up your computer for the first time. Front View Built-in microphone Brightness control Indicators Subwoofer TrackPoint Click buttons Liquid crystal display (LCD) LCD latches Bottom View Battery-pack lock Rear View External battery indicator External suspend mode indicator Battery pack Hard disk drive Title: C79EOMST CreationDate: 06/21/98 18:45:07 Security keyhole Infrared port Diskette drive Stereo speakers CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive in-use indicator Diskette eject button CD-ROM emergency eject hole CD-ROM eject button Power switch PC Card eject buttons PC Card slots Volume control Microphone/line-in jack Headphone jack Serial connector Parallel connector External monitor connector External input device connector Power jack Universal serial bus (USB) connector Copyright IBM Corporation 1998 1 Electrical Safety DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cable is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving, or opening the covers of the product or attached devices. The 3-pin power cord must be used with a proper outlet. Using the TrackPoint The TrackPoint is a unique device for moving the cursor on the screen. You can perform all mouse operations with the TrackPoint. The left and right buttons function like the left and right buttons on a mouse. To move the cursor, use the red-topped stick at the center of the keyboard. Press gently with your left or right index finger in the direction you want to move the cursor. To select and drag an object, press and hold one of the buttons with either thumb as required by your software. Click means to press the left button once. Double-click means to press the left button twice within 1 second. To Connect Turn everything OFF. Attach all cables to devices. Attach the signal cables to receptacles. Attach the power cord to an outlet. Turn the device ON. Stick Cursor Title: C79EOMST CreationDate: 06/21/98 18:45:07 To Disconnect Turn everything OFF. First, remove the power cord from the outlet. Remove signal cables Remove all cables from devices. from receptacles. Left click button Right click button For more information about the TrackPoint, see the User's Reference. 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. 2 Setting Up Your Computer You are now ready to assemble and start your computer. 3 If you want to connect a printer to your computer, open the connector cover. Connect one end of the printer cable to the parallel connector and the other end to your printer. Then power on the printer. 1 Turn the computer upside down; then install the battery pack. a) Pull the battery-pack lock upward 1 . 1 4 Connect the AC Adapter to the computer's power jack (at b) Install the battery pack as shown 2 , sliding the battery-pack lock toward the rear of the computer 3 . 3 3 the rear of the computer) in the order shown. 1 3 3 2 Title: C79EOMST CreationDate: 06/21/98 18:45:07 2 c) Press the battery-pack lock downward 4 . 5 Open the liquid crystal display (LCD). Press the LCD latches 1 and open the LCD 2 . Then position the LCD so that it is convenient for viewing. 4 1 2 1 2 Turn the computer over again. Copyright IBM Corporation 1998 3 6 Power on the computer. a) Push and release the power switch 1 . The power switch automatically snaps back to its original position. b) Adjust the brightness of the display with the brightness control 2 . the ThinkPad registration. The information you provide will help IBM to serve you better in the future. To register from the Windows 98 or Windows NT desktop, do the following: 1 Double-click on Register. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the registration. (If you want to register your computer later, follow the same procedure.) If your computer uses another operating system, go to the following Web site to complete registration: http://www.pc.ibm.com/register 22 brightness ( ) 1 Customizing Your Computer for Windows 98 After you complete the Windows 98 setup by following the instructions on the screen, the ThinkPad Customization Center icon is on your Windows 98 desktop. To help you customize your computer for your specific needs, we have provided a collection of setup wizards known as ThinkPad Customization Center. To start the ThinkPad Customization Center, double-click on the ThinkPad Customization Center icon. The ThinkPad Customization Center is launched into the browser, Internet Explorer (Version 4.0 or later). Follow the instructions on the screen. Getting More Information If you want to learn more about your computer and its options, see the following: ThinkPad 380Z User's Reference Getting familiar with your computer Extending the features of your computer Protecting your computer Solving computer problems Getting service Features and specifications Online User's Guide Using your computer outside your home country Using the audio feature Using your computer with a battery pack Using your computer with a PC Card Frequently asked questions Installing software Using system management Using PS2 commands Title: C79EOMST CreationDate: 06/21/98 18:45:07 Note: To start the Online User's Guide, click on Start and move the Registering Your Computer After setting up your computer, take a few moments to complete cursor to Programs and ThinkPad 380; then click on ThinkPad 380 User's Guide. 4