User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Important Notice for Users
- Finding information with Access ThinkPad
- Contents
- Chapter 1. Overview of your new ThinkPad computer
- Chapter 2. Solving computer problems
- Diagnosing problems
- Troubleshooting
- Error codes or messages
- Errors without codes or messages
- A password problem
- A power switch problem
- Keyboard problems
- TrackPoint problems
- Infrared port problems
- Standby or hibernation problems
- Computer screen problems
- An external monitor problem
- A television problem
- Battery problems
- Hard disk drive problems
- CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW drive problems
- Software problems
- Other problems
- Starting BIOS Setup Utility
- Recover pre-installed software
- Installing a new operating system and device drivers
- Backing up your system
- Replacing the hard disk drive
- Replacing the battery
- Chapter 3. Getting help and service from IBM
- Appendix A. Important safety instructions
- Appendix B. Warranty Information
- Appendix C. Notices
- Appendix D. Wireless Regulatory Information
- Index
through the method of service (such as depot, carry-in, or on-site service) that
is provided in the servicing country. Service centers in certain countries might
not be able to service all models of a particular machine type. In some
countries, fees and restrictions might apply at the time of service.
To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty
Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/, and click Warranty Lookup. Eligible IBM
computers are identified by their four-digit machine types. For more
information about International Warranty Service, see Service Announcement
601-034 at http://www.ibm.com/. Click Support & downloads, click
Announcement letters, and click Announcements search.IntheSearch by
letter number only field, type 601-034 , and click Search.
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