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
References to the Web site addresses
Any references in this publication to non-IBM Web sites are provided for
convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those
Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for
this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
ThinkPad R31, machine types 2656, 2657, and 2676
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
v Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
v Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
v Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
v Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order
to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from
IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
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R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide