Solving Computer Problems
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.
2. Click on Parallel Port (
).
3. Select Enable.
4. Click on OK.
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 (
) or LCD + External Display (
).
If nothing appears on the external monitor, have it serviced.
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IBM ThinkPad 600 Guide for Windows 98
