IBM manual ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide

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DANGER

Reduce the risk of fire and electric shock by always following basic safety precautions, including the following:

vDo not use your computer in or near water.

vDuring electrical storms:

Do not use your computer with the telephone cable connection.

Do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall.

DANGER

If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury:

vReplace only with a battery of the type recommended by IBM.

vKeep the battery pack away from fire.

vDo not expose it to water or rain.

vDo not attempt to disassemble it.

vDo not short-circuit it.

vKeep it away from children.

Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills. When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations and your company’s safety standards.

DANGER

If the backup battery is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of explosion.

The lithium battery contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly handled or disposed of.

Replace only with a battery of the same type.

To avoid possible injury or death, do not: (1) throw or immerse the battery into water, (2) allow it to heat to more than 100 °C (212 °F), or (3) attempt to repair or disassemble it. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations and your company’s safety standards.

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Contents ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Important Notice for Users Important Regulatory Notice for UsersInformation about hard disk capacity Iv ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Finding information with Access IBM Vi ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Contents Viii ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Overview of your new ThinkPad computer Your ThinkPad at a glance Features Diskette drive External interfaceSpecifications Be gentle with your computer Important tips Be careful about where and how you workCaring for your ThinkPad computer Carry your computer properlyTake care in setting passwords Handle storage media and drives properlyOther important tips Cleaning your computer Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems Click PC-DoctorTroubleshooting Error messagesSolving computer problems Solving computer problems Select Security IBM Predesktop Area- Access IBM Predesktop Errors without messages Password problem Power switch problem Keyboard problemsStandby or hibernation problems Solving computer problems Click the Device Manager tab Clear the Auto insert notification check boxClick the Create hibernation file button Computer screen problemsSolution For Windows XP or WindowsClick Advanced For Windows XPClick Control Panel For WindowsSolving computer problems Battery problems Hard disk drive problemsStartup problems Solving computer problems Solving computer problems Other problems Solving computer problems Starting Bios Setup Utility Solving computer problems Recovering pre-installed software Replacing the hard disk drive Handling a hard disk driveReplacing the hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk drive Replacing the battery Replacing the battery Getting help and service from IBM Getting help and service Getting help on the WebCalling IBM IBM FRU Telephone numbers 4HWSE3.htmlGetting help and service Getting help around the world Getting help and service Appendix A. Important safety instructions ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix A. Important safety instructions Modem safety information Laser compliance statement ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix B. Wireless related information Wireless InteroperabilityUsage environment and your Health ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Warranty service and support Appendix C. Warranty informationWarranty Period Machine typeBefore you call for service Calling for serviceIBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 Part 1 General TermsItems Not Covered by Warranty Limitation of Liability Part 2 Country-unique Terms Governing LawAsia Pacific Australia Hong Kong and Macau Warranty Service PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRCGoverning Law Following Terms Apply to the Country Specified Ireland United Kingdom ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D. Notices Processing date dataReferences to Web site addresses Electronic emission noticesIndustry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement Environmental notices for Japan Disposing of a disused lithium batteryProduct notice requirements Collecting and recycling a disused ThinkPad computerHandling a disused ThinkPad battery pack TrademarksThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D. Notices ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D. Notices Part Number / Numéro de référence 49P1094 NEW FastSite intranet publisher KEY Features and Benefits Conditions of Use Lotus Warranty Support Appendix D. Notices ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D. Notices ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Index ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Part Number 92P1534