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Troubleshooting
Specification
Errors without messages
Wireless Interoperability
Warranty
Solving computer problems
Replacing the battery
Take care in setting passwords
Cleaning your computer display
Safety
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Important safety information
Conditions that require immediate action
General safety guidelines
Service
Power cords and power adapters
Extension cords and related devices
Plugs and outlets
Batteries
CD and DVD drive safety
Additional safety information
Heat and product ventilation
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Important safety information
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Laser compliance statement
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Important safety information
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Important notice for users
Important regulatory notice for users
Information about hard disk capacity
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Overview of your new ThinkPad computer
Your ThinkPad at a glance
Front view
Features
Diskette drive
External interface
Specifications
Be gentle with your computer
Important tips Be careful about where and how you work
Caring for your ThinkPad computer
Carry your computer properly
Take care in setting passwords
Handle storage media and drives properly
Other important tips
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Cleaning your computer keyboard
Cleaning your computer display
Caring for your ThinkPad computer
Caring for your ThinkPad 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
Power switch problem
Problem
Keyboard problems
TrackPoint problems
Solution
Standby or hibernation problems
Solving computer problems
Computer screen problems
Click Power Management
Click Advanced
For Windows XP
Click Control Panel
For Windows
Battery problems
Hard disk drive problems
Startup problems
Other problems
Solving computer problems
Solving computer problems
Starting IBM Bios Setup Utility
Solving computer problems
Recovering pre-installed software
Click Restore factory contents
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
Replacing the battery
Getting help and service from IBM
Getting help and service
Getting help on the Web
Calling IBM
IBM FRU
Telephone numbers
Getting help and service
Getting help around the world
Getting help and service
Appendix A. Wireless related information
Wireless Interoperability
Usage environment and your Health
Enabling Extended Channel Mode
Authorized Operation Within the United States and Canada
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Appendix B. Warranty information
Warranty service and support
Before you call for service
Calling for service
What this Warranty Does not Cover
How to Obtain Warranty Service
What IBM Will Do to Correct Problems
Exchange of a Machine or Part
Your Additional Responsibilities
Limitation of Liability
Part 2 Country-unique Terms
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Argentina
CAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam
Malasia
Following Terms Apply to ALL Emea Countries
How to Obtain Warranty Service
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Egypt
Germany
Items for Which IBM is Not Liable
Slovakia
Part 3 Warranty Information
Warranty Period
Customer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ Service
On-site Service
Courier or Depot Service
Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service
Guarantee supplement for Mexico
Support Center telephone numbers
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Appendix C. 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
Handling a disused ThinkPad battery pack
Environmental notices for Japan
Trademarks
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Appendix C. Notices
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Appendix C. Notices
Part Number / Numéro de référence 49P1094
NEW FastSite intranet publisher
KEY Features and Benefits
Conditions of Use
Lotus Warranty Support
Appendix C. Notices
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Appendix C. Notices
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Index
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Part Number 92P2196
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