Lenovo W700ds manual Solving computer problems, Frequently asked questions

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Chapter 3. Solving computer problems

Note: See Access Help if your system is running and Access Help is accessible. This chapter presents information for use when Access Help is inaccessible.

Frequently asked questions

This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers. For details about each publication included in the package with the ThinkPad computer, see “This guide and other publications” on page 1.

What safety precautions should I follow when using my ThinkPad computer?

See the separate Safety and Warranty Guide for detailed information about safety.

How can I prevent problems with my ThinkPad computer?

See “Read this first” on page v, and also Chapter 2, “Taking care of your ThinkPad computer,” on page 3 of this Guide. More tips can be found in the following sections of Access Help:

vPreventing problems

vTroubleshooting

What are the main hardware features of my new ThinkPad computer? See “About your computer” in Access Help.

Where can I find the detailed specifications for my ThinkPad computer? See http://www.lenovo.com/think/support.

I need to upgrade a device or I need to replace one of the following: the

HDD, the SSD, the PCI Express Mini Card, the memory, the keyboard, or the palm rest.

See the Appendix B, “Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs),” on page 63 of this Guide for the list of Customer Replaceable Units and the location of the instructions for removing or replacing components.

My computer is not operating properly.

See “Problem solving” in Access Help. This guide describes methods of troubleshooting for use when online Access Help is inaccessible.

Where are the recovery discs?

Your computer may have come with or without a recovery disc or Windows disc depending on your model. For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see “Restoring the factory contents” on page 36 of this Guide.

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Contents ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Contents Trademarks Index Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Read this firstProtect the cables from being damaged This guide and other publications Finding informationFinding information with the ThinkVantage button Taking care of your ThinkPad computer Important tips Be careful about where and how you workRegister your computer Carry your computer properly Be gentle with your computerConnect the internal modem correctly Handle storage media and drives properlyCare for the fingerprint reader Take care in setting passwordsBe sure not to modify your computer Cleaning your computer display Cleaning the cover of your computerCleaning your computer keyboard Tips on using the dual screen model ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Frequently asked questions Solving computer problemsHow can I prevent problems with my ThinkPad computer? Where are the recovery discs?How can I contact the Customer Support Center? Entering the Bios Setup UtilityWhere can I find warranty information? HDD diagnostic program Diagnosing problemsClick Diagnose hardware TroubleshootingMessage Solution Error messagesMessage Solution Message Solution Message Solution Beep errors Problem Errors without messagesScreen goes blank while the computer is on Password problems Memory problemsPointing device problems Keyboard problemsSleep standby or hibernation problems Computer enters sleep standby mode unexpectedly Computer screen problems Click Advanced Settings Click Advanced Solution For Windows XPAC adapter problems Battery problemsHard disk drive HDD or solid state drive SSD problems Problem Startup problems Fingerprint reader problemsProblem RAID problems Solution For using Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solid state drive SSD Recovery optionsIntroducing Rescue and Recovery Restoring the factory contents from the service partition Restoring the factory contents using the recovery discs ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the batteryHandling an HDD or an SSD Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state driveTo replace the HDD ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Upgrading and replacing devices To replace the SSD Upgrading and replacing devices ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Replacing memory To install an SO-DIMM2 Upgrading and replacing devices ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Getting help on the Web Calling the Customer Support Center Getting help and serviceGetting help and service FRU Country or Region Telephone Number Getting help around the worldWorldwide telephone list Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix A. Warranty information Courier or Depot Service Types of warranty serviceCustomer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ Service On-site Service Product Exchange Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Optional-service CRUs Features Appendix C. Features and SpecificationsSpecifications Battery pack Power source AC adapterBattery life Heat outputThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D. Notices Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Export classification noticeElectronic emissions notices European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementAvis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Informationen in Hinsicht Emvg Paragraf 4 Abs Energy Star model information Been inactive for a specified length of time Windows XP Windows Vista Power plan Energy Star at AC modeClick OK Trademarks ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Index Troubleshooting battery 27 computer screen 24 error messages Page Part Number 45N3646