Solving Computer Problems
Docking Station Problems
Problem Action
The computer hangs
when you power on or
resume operation.
Make sure that:
The AC Adapter is connected to the docking station according to the user's
guide for the docking station.
The power-on indicator of the docking station is on.
The computer is securely attached to the connector of the docking station.
If there is still a problem, see the user's guide for the docking station.
The MIDI connector of the
docking station does not
work.
To enable the MIDI connector of the docking station, use the ThinkPad
Configuration program. Make sure that the MIDI connector is enabled by doing
the following:
1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
2. Click on MIDI/Joystick Port (
).
3. Confirm that the MIDI connector is enabled. If not, click on Enable; then
click on OK.
4. Close the ThinkPad Configuration program and restart the computer.
Note: When you restart the computer, the installation of a MIDI device driver
might be required. Follow the instructions on the screen and install the
device driver for your computer's operating system.
The PC Card installed in a
docking station is not
recognized and the PC
Card slots are unusable.
Make sure that:
The AC Adapter is connected to the docking station according to the user's
guide of the docking station.
The power-on indicator of the docking station is on.
The computer is securely attached to the docking station.
This problem might happen when you reinstall Windows 98, or when you
initialize the system with Easy-Setup.
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