Lenovo TC A51-8424 manual Important safety information, Conditions that require immediate action

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Important safety information

This information can help you safely use your IBM® personal computer. Follow and retain all information included with your IBM computer. The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty.

Customer safety is important to IBM. Our products are developed to be safe and effective. However, personal computers are electronic devices. Power cords, power adapters, and other features can create potential safety risks that can result in physical injury or property damage, especially if misused. To reduce these risks, follow the instructions included with your product, observe all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions, and review the information included in this document carefully. By carefully following the information contained in this document and provided with your product, you can help protect yourself from hazards and create a safer computer work environment.

Note: This information includes references to power adapters and batteries. In addition to mobile personal computers, IBM ships some products (such as speakers or monitors) with external power adapters. If you have such a product, this information applies to your product. In addition, your computer product may contain a coin-sized internal battery that provides power to your system clock even when the machine is unplugged, so the battery safety information applies to all computers.

Conditions that require immediate action

Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some product damage is serious enough that the product should not be used again until it has been inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authorized servicer.

As with any electronic device, pay close attention to the product when it is turned on. On very rare occasions, you might notice an odor or see a puff of smoke or sparks vent from your machine. Or you might hear sounds like popping, cracking or hissing. These conditions might merely mean that an internal electronic component has failed in a safe and controlled manner. Or, they might indicate a potential safety issue. However, do not take risks or attempt to diagnose the situation yourself.

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 IBM Support Center® or the product manufacturer for instructions on how to inspect the product and have it repaired, if necessary.

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 IBM 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.

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Contents User Guide Types 8424, 8425 Types 8171, 8172 Page User Guide Types 8424, 8425 Types 8171, 8172 Page Contents Iv User Guide Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService General safety guidelinesPower cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Extension cords and related devicesBatteries Additional safety information CD and DVD drive safetyHeat and product ventilation To connect To disconnect Modem safety information Lithium battery noticeConnexion Déconnexion Consignes de sécurité relatives au modem Laser compliance statementXii User Guide Information resources OverviewFeatures Expansion Input/output featuresPower Security featuresIBM preinstalled software Available options Operating systems preinstalled varies by modelSpecifications Supported operating positions User Guide Installing external options Installing optionsHandling static-sensitive devices Cover keylock some models Obtaining device drivers Locating connectors on the rear of your computerOpening the cover Locating components Accessing system board components and drives Identifying parts on the system board Installing memory Installing PCI adapters What to do next Removing and replacing the batteryRemoving and replacing an optical drive Removing and replacing a diskette drive Installing security featuresIntegrated security cable Identifying security locksUser Guide Cover lock Password protectionTo install a rope clip Rope clipClosing the cover and connecting the cables Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CmosExiting from the IBM Setup Utility program Using the IBM Setup UtilityStarting the IBM Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsIDE Drive User Password Password considerationsUser Password Administrator PasswordSelect Security Profile by Device IDE Drive Master PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by DeviceChanging the startup device sequence Advanced settingsSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceUpdating flashing Bios from a diskette Appendix A. Updating POST/BIOSUpdating flashing Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Cleaning an optical mouse Appendix B. Cleaning the mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball User Guide Basic AT commands Appendix C. Manual modem commandsInternal speaker on until carrier detected Low speaker volumeSet Pulse dial as default Set Tone Dial as defaultExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commandsVoice commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix D. Notices IBM TrademarksIndex Special characters Page Page Part Number 19R0474