Lenovo 8138, 8131, 8124, 8123, 8137, TC A51-8122 warranty General safety guidelines, Service

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Frequently inspect your computer and its components for damage or wear or signs of danger. If you have any question about the condition of a component, do not use the product. Contact the Customer Support Center or the product manufacturer for instructions on how to inspect the product and have it repaired, if necessary. For a list of Service and Support phone numbers, see “Worldwide telephone list” on page 57.

In the unlikely event that you notice any of the conditions listed below, or if you have any safety concerns with your product, stop using the product and unplug it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you can speak to the Customer Support Center for further guidance.

vPower cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cords, surge protectors, or power supplies that are cracked, broken or damaged.

vSigns of overheating, smoke, sparks or fire.

vDamage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, creases), discharge from a battery, or a buildup of foreign substances on the battery.

vA cracking, hissing or popping sound, or strong odor that comes from the product.

vSigns that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the computer product, the power cord or power adapter.

vThe computer product, the power cord or power adapter has been exposed to water.

vThe product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

vThe product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions.

Note: If you notice these conditions with a product (such as an extension cord) that is not manufactured for or by Lenovo, stop using that product until you can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions, or until you get a suitable replacement.

General safety guidelines

Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage.

Service

Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center. Use only a service provider who is approved to repair your particular product.

Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These parts are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo expressly identifies CRUs as such, and provides documentation with

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Contents Quick Reference Page Quick Reference Page Contents Page Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionGeneral safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outletsBatteries Heat and product ventilationCD and DVD drive safety Additional safety information Lithium battery noticeModem safety information Laser compliance statementPower supply statement Xiv Additional help Xvi Glare and lighting Arranging your workspaceComfort Air circulation Electrical outlets and cable lengthsSetting up your computer Phone Line Setting up your computer 1394 Turning on power Finishing the software installationInstalling other operating systems Completing important tasksUpdating your operating system Updating your antivirus softwareRecording your computer information Starting the Setup UtilityShutting down the computer Page Recovering software Creating and using product recovery discsTo use Product Recovery discs, do the following Backup and recoveryTo create Product Recovery discs, do the following Using the rescue and recovery workspace To perform a backup operation, do the followingPage Solving recovery problems Post-recovery notesCreating and using rescue media Creating and using a Recovery Repair disketteRecovering or installing device drivers Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Getting information, help, and service Getting help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Getting informationCalling for service Telephone numbersOther services Purchasing additional servicesPage Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingSymptom Action Power supply and system board Diagnostic LEDs PC-Doctor for DOS DiagnosticsRunning the Diagnostics diskette Running Diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspaceCreating a Diagnostics diskette Error codes Code Description ActionCode Description Action Post beep codes Beep pattern Description ActionPage Appendix A. IBM Lotus Software Offer U. S. Or Canada Call Latin American Countries European CountriesAsia Pacific Countries Page Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty What this Warranty CoversWhat this Warranty Does not Cover Part 1 General TermsHow to Obtain Warranty Service What Lenovo Will Do to Correct ProblemsExchange of a Machine or Part Your Additional ResponsibilitiesLimitation of Liability Governing LawPart 2 Country-unique Terms Paraguay PeruUruguay VenezuelaCAMBODIA, INDONESIA, and Laos Asia Pacific AustraliaCambodia and Laos India Japan MalaysiaNEW Zealand PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRCSingapore EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa EmeaGoverning Law Arbitration The following is added under this heading European Union EU ConsumersFollowing paragraphs are added to this section Germany EgyptFrance Hungary IrelandUnited Kingdom Items for Which Lenovo is Not LiableSlovakia Part 3 Warranty Information Warranty PeriodTypes Types Types Types of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ ServiceOn-site Service Courier or Depot ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service CRU and On-site ServiceCRU and Courier or Depot Service CRU and Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCountry or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Guarantee supplement for Mexico Page Appendix C. Customer Replacement Units CRUs HDD Appendix D. Notices Television output notice TrademarksElectronic emissions notices Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement European Union EMC Directive conformance statementCanadian Department of Communications certification label Power cord notice Power cord part Number Used in these countries and regions Power cord part Number Used in these countries and regions Appendix D. Notices Page Page Part Number 41D1345