Modem checkout, Power systems checkout – IBM Z50 User Manual

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WorkPad z50 Mobile Companion

9

Modem Checkout

If a modem problem occurs, do the following:

1.

Open the Terminal program. Double click the “Make
a New Session” icon to open the Session Properties
window.

2.

Click “Configure…”. In the Device Properties
window check the “Manual Dial” box.

3.

Issue the ATA command.

4.

If there is no sound, replace the mainboard.

Note:

The US, Canada, and Japan models have an
internal fax/modem; the European models do
not.

Power Systems Checkout

To determine whether a power systems problem is due to
the AC Adapter or the battery pack, do the following:

1.

Remove the battery pack.

2.

Connect the AC Adapter and lock the battery release
lock. Check that power is supplied.

3.

Disconnect the AC Adapter and install the charged
battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the
battery pack.

If you suspect the problem is due to the AC Adapter, go to
“AC Adapter Checkout”.

If you suspect the problem is due to the battery pack, go to
“Battery Pack Checkout”.

External Power/Charge Status LED indicates the following
status:

LED

AC Adapter

Battery Pack

Charge

Status

Amber

Connected

Li-ion (standard or high-
capacity battery)

Not full

Green

Connected

Li-ion (standard or high-
capacity battery)

Full

Green

Connected

Dry cell battery is
connected or
no battery is connected

Not lit

Not
connected

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