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ThinkPad G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Errors without messages
Wireless Interoperability
Warranty
Solving computer problems
Starting Bios Setup Utility
Replacing the battery
Take care in setting passwords
Cleaning your computer
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Information about hard disk capacity
Important Notice for Users
Important Regulatory Notice for Users
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Finding information with Access IBM
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Overview of your new ThinkPad computer
Your ThinkPad at a glance
Features
Diskette drive
External interface
Specifications
Important tips Be careful about where and how you work
Caring for your ThinkPad computer
Be gentle with your computer
Carry your computer properly
Other important tips
Take care in setting passwords
Handle storage media and drives properly
Cleaning your computer
Solving computer problems
Diagnosing problems
Click PC-Doctor
Troubleshooting
Error messages
Solving computer problems
Solving computer problems
Select Security IBM Predesktop Area- Access IBM Predesktop
Errors without messages
Password problem
Standby or hibernation problems
Power switch problem
Keyboard problems
Solving computer problems
Click the Device Manager tab
Clear the Auto insert notification check box
Computer screen problems
Solution
Click the Create hibernation file button
For Windows XP or Windows
For Windows XP
Click Control Panel
Click Advanced
For Windows
Solving computer problems
Battery problems
Hard disk drive problems
Startup 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 drive
Replacing the hard disk drive
Replacing the hard disk drive
Replacing the battery
Replacing the battery
Getting help and service from IBM
Calling IBM
Getting help and service
Getting help on the Web
IBM FRU
Telephone numbers 4HWSE3.html
Getting 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
Usage environment and your Health
Appendix B. Wireless related information
Wireless Interoperability
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Appendix C. Warranty information
Warranty Period
Warranty service and support
Machine type
Before you call for service
Calling for service
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000
Part 1 General Terms
Items Not Covered by Warranty
Limitation of Liability
Part 2 Country-unique Terms
Governing Law
Asia Pacific Australia
Hong Kong and Macau
Warranty Service
PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC
Governing Law
Following Terms Apply to the Country Specified
Ireland
United Kingdom
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Appendix D. Notices
Processing date data
References to Web site addresses
Electronic emission notices
Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement
Disposing of a disused lithium battery
Product notice requirements
Environmental notices for Japan
Collecting and recycling a disused ThinkPad computer
Handling a disused ThinkPad battery pack
Trademarks
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Appendix D. Notices
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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
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Appendix D. Notices
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Index
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