Lenovo W700ds manual Contents

Contents

Read this first	. v		Startup problems	.	30
			RAID problems	.	32
Chapter 1. Finding information . . . .	.	1
This guide and other publications . . . .	.	1	Chapter 4. Recovery options	.	35
Finding information with the ThinkVantage			Introducing Rescue and Recovery . . . .	. 35
button	.	2	Solid state drive (SSD)	.	35
			Restoring the factory contents	.	36
Chapter 2. Taking care of your ThinkPad			Recovering data	.	37
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important tips	. 3		Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing
Be careful about where and how you work		3	devices	.	39
Be gentle with your computer . . . .	.	4	Replacing the battery	.	39
Register your computer	. 4		Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state
Carry your computer properly . . . .	.	4	drive	.	40
Connect the internal modem correctly . .	. 4		Replacing memory	. 47
Handle storage media and drives properly		4
Be sure not to modify your computer . .	. 5		Chapter 6. Getting help and service . .	.	51
Take care in setting passwords . . . .	.	5	Getting help and service	.	51
Care for the fingerprint reader . . . .	.	5	Getting help on the Web	.	51
Cleaning the cover of your computer . .	. 6		Calling the Customer Support Center . .	. 51
Cleaning your computer keyboard . . .	. 6		Getting help around the world	. 53
Cleaning your computer display . . .	. 6		Worldwide telephone list	.	53
Tips on using the dual screen model . .	. 7
Chapter 3. Solving computer problems .	. 9		Appendix A. Warranty information . . .	. 59
			Types of warranty service	.	60
Frequently asked questions	.	9
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility . . . .	.	10	Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units
Diagnosing problems	.	11	(CRUs)	.	63
HDD diagnostic program	. 11
Diagnosing problems using PC-Doctor	.	12	Appendix C. Features and Specifications		65
from the service partition			Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Troubleshooting		12
			Specifications	.	66
Error messages	.	13
Errors without messages	.	18	Appendix D. Notices	.	69
Memory problems	.	20
			Notices	.	69
Password problems	.	20
			Export classification notice	.	70
Keyboard problems	.	21
			Electronic emissions notices	.	70
Pointing device problems	.	21
			Federal Communications Commission
Sleep (standby) or hibernation problems		22
			(FCC) Statement	.	70
Computer screen problems	. 24
			Industry Canada Class B emission
Battery problems	.	27
			compliance statement	.	71
AC adapter problems	.	27
			Avis de conformité à la réglementation
Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive
			d’Industrie Canada	.	71
(SSD) problems	.	28
Fingerprint reader problems . . . .	.	30

© Copyright Lenovo 2008 iii