How to Use an IBM ThinkPad 380
The IBM ThinkPad 380 came out in 1997 and includes Windows 95. The laptop, while considered a legacy -- or out-of-date -- system in the computing world, nonetheless is capable of performing basic computing tasks, such as word processing or Web browsing. Since the IBM ThinkPad 380 comes with an operating system that was developed more than a decade ago, it might be completely unfamiliar, but like other releases in the Microsoft Windows family, the OS is relatively straightforward.
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Instructions
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Turn over the computer. Lift the battery lock into an upward position, then slide the battery pack into the compartment. Push the lock down into place.
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Turn over the IBM ThinkPad 380. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, then plug the power cable into the port on the AC adapter. Connect the power cable to a wall outlet.
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Slide the latches on the front of the lid, then open the LCD screen. Press the power button to turn on the IBM ThinkPad.
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Slide the contrast control on the right side of the monitor up or down to increase or decrease screen brightness or contrast. Slide the volume control on the right of the computer to increase or decrease volume levels.
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Press "Fn" to access the function keys. The function keys include F2, F3, F4, F7, F11 and F12. F2 toggles the battery gauge, F3 toggles standby mode, F4 toggles suspend mode, F7 switches monitor output, F11 switches power modes and F12 toggles hibernation.
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Click the "Start" button to begin using the IBM ThinkPad 380. Point to "Programs" to access applications like Internet Explorer, MS-DOS, Notepad or Dial-up Networking.
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Point to "Settings," then click "Control Panel" to change your computer's configuration. Double-click an icon to run the associated applet. You can change the date and time, resize the screen, install fonts and remove programs, among other options.
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Double-click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop to access the files stored on the IBM ThinkPad 380 hard drive. Files are stored in hierarchical folders.
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Tips & Warnings
Click "Help" on the Start menu if you need any assistance using the IBM ThinkPad 380 or Windows 95. You can also press "F1" to open the Help catalog.
You can connect to wired or wireless Internet so long as you have a compatible PC card.
