Troubleshooting
ThinkPad 380/385 Port Replicator Problems
Problem Action
All or some keys on the
external keyboard do not
work.
To use an external keyboard, you need to attach the keyboard/mouse connector
to the computer. Verify that:
The keyboard/mouse connector is correctly connected to the computer.
The keyboard connector is connected to the correct side of the
keyboard/mouse connector.
If the preceding items are correct, disconnect the keyboard/mouse connector
from the computer and verify that the operation of the system keyboard is
correct. If the system keyboard works, have the keyboard/mouse connector or
the external keyboard serviced.
A number appears when
you type an alphabetic
character.
The numeric lock function is on. To disable it, press and hold Shift; then press
NumLk.
Problem Action
The computer hangs
when you power on or
resume operation.
Verify that:
AC Adapter is connected to the port replicator.
The power-on indicator of the port replicator is on.
The computer is securely attached to the port replicator.
If there is still a problem, have the ThinkPad 380/385 port replicator serviced.
The PC Card slots 3 and
4 are unusable.
Verify that:
AC Adapter is connected to the port replicator.
The power-on indicator of the port replicator is on.
The computer is securely attached to the port replicator.
If there is still a problem, have the ThinkPad 380/385 port replicator serviced.
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