Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product THINKPAD 390 IBM
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Contents Part 1. Using the ThinkPad 390 DVD/FDD Bay Drive .................................. 1-1 Installing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Viewing a DVD movie .................... 1-6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part 1. Using the ThinkPad 390 DVD/FDD Bay Drive The ThinkPad 390 DVD/FDD Bay Drive (hereafter called the DVD option ) supports the ThinkPad 390 series computer in the Windows 95 or Windows 98 environ.
Installing programs If you want to view DVD movies, do the following to install the software programs: To install the software programs, do as follows: 1 Remove the warm swap driver. 2 Update the video driver 3 Enable the DMA setting. 4 Install the DVD movie player program (DVD Express).
Updating the video driver To update the video driver, go to appropriate section. If you are using Windows 98, go to the next section. If you are using Windows 95, go to “Updating procedure for Windows 95 .” Updating procedure for Windows 98 1 Insert the DVD Software CD-ROM into the DVD drive.
Updating procedure for Windows 95 1 Insert the DVD Software CD-ROM into the DVD drive. 2 Click Start . 3 Move the cursor to Settings , and click Control Panel . 4 Double-click Display . 5 Click the Settings tab. 6 Click Advanced Properties . 7 Click Change.
Installing the DVD movie player program To install the DVD movie player, do the following: 1 Insert the DVD Software CD-ROM into the DVD drive. 2 Click Start and Run .
To select the region code, do the following: 1 Insert the DVD-ROM into the DVD drive. 2 Click Start . 3 Move the cursor to Programs , Madiamatics Express , and click Madiamatics DVD Player . 4 Click the play button ( ) of the “DVD movie player” window.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause and action If you play the DVD Express with Windows 98 or Windows 95, the “No valid Disk/Drive found” message appears. This message appears when you reboot or restart your ThinkPad computer with the DVD-ROM left in the DVD drive.
Part 2. Appendixes Appendix A. Help and service information Note This appendix provides general service information, and some descriptions might not apply to your particular computer or suit your situation.
pages might also contain useful hints and tips related to installation of this option and might refer to BIOS or device-driver updates required for your computer model. If you are installing the option in a non-IBM computer, refer to the manufacturer’s Web site.
Appendix B. Product warranty The following warranty information applies to products purchased in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. For warranty terms and conditions for products purchased in other countries, see the enclosed warranty insert, or contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.
equivalent, without charge. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order. If IBM or your reseller is unable to repair or replace the Machine, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
Limitation of liability Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on IBM's part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from IBM.
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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