IBM 701X (2630) Laptop User Manual


 
If data transfers between the ThinkPad 701C/701CS and
the remote system are slow or unstable:
1. Verify that the two systems are in close proximity
(less than 1 meter [3.2 feet] apart for IRDA-compliant
devices) and that the infrared window on the
ThinkPad 701C/701CS is aligned with the remote
device’s window.
2. Ensure that the windows on both systems are clean
and unobstructed.
3. If you are using TranXit, check the IRDELAY
parameter in the TRANXIT.INI file in the TRANXIT
directory. The parameter should be set to 1.
To run the diagnostics test on the infrared transceiver,
perform the following steps:
1. Power-off the computer, and then power it on again.
2. Press the F1 key any time while the POST memory
count is proceeding. When the memory test is
completed, the Easy-Setup screen appears.
3. Press the left or right arrow key to select Test and
press Enter or position the pointer over the Test icon
and click the left click button once.
4. Press Ctrl+A to enter advanced diagnostics.
5. Select Infrared and press Enter to run the test on the
infrared transceiver. Test results will be displayed
under the Infrared icon.
6. If no errors are detected, the “OK” message appears.
7. If an error is detected, the FRU code and error
description message appear. Go to “FRU Codes” on
page 144 and replace the FRU.
8. To exit from the test screen, press Esc.
PCMCIA Checkout
For a more thorough test, use one PCMCIA card in each
slot. Perform the following steps to test the PCMCIA**
slots:
1. Power-off the computer, and then power it on again.
2. Press the F1 key any time while the POST memory
count is proceeding. When the memory test is
completed, the Easy-Setup screen appears.
3. Press the left or right arrow key to select Test and
press Enter or position the pointer over the Test icon
and click the left click button once.
4. Press Ctrl+A to enter advanced diagnostics.
5. If you are using PC test cards, select Tool to install
them. Insert the cards when prompted. (For
instructions on installing test cards, see “Running the
Diagnostics” on page 156. For instructions on
inserting the cards, see “Removing PCMCIA Cards”
on page 159.)
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