IBM A22 manual Handle storage media and drives properly, Take care in setting passwords

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Caring for your ThinkPad computer

vUse a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection. Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag.

Handle storage media and drives properly

vIf your computer comes with a diskette drive, avoid inserting diskettes at an angle and attaching multiple or loose diskette labels, as these can lodge in the drive.

vIf your computer comes with a CD or DVD drive, do not touch the surface of a CD or the lens on the CD or DVD tray.

vWait until you hear the CD or DVD click into the center pivot of the CD or DVD drive before closing the CD or DVD tray

vWhen installing your hard disk, diskette, CD, or DVD drive, follow the instructions shipped with your hardware, and apply pressure only where needed on the device. See Access ThinkPad, your on-board help system, for information on replacing your hard disk drive (open Access ThinkPad by pressing the ThinkPad button).

Take care in setting passwords

vRemember your passwords. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, IBM will not reset it, and you may have to replace your system board or hard disk drive.

vIf you are an administrator, remember that setting a supervisor password can prevent unauthorized initialization.

Other important tips

vYour computer modem may use only an analog telephone network, or public-switched telephone network (PSTN). Do not connect the modem to a PBX (private branch exchange) or any other digital telephone extension line because this could damage your modem. Analog phone lines are often used in homes, while digital phone lines are often used in hotels or office buildings. If you are not sure which kind of phone line you are using, contact your telephone company.

vYour computer might have both an Ethernet connector and a modem connector. If so, be sure to connect your communication cable to the correct one, so your connector is not damaged. See Access ThinkPad, your on-board help system, for information on the location of these connectors (press the ThinkPad button to open Access ThinkPad).

vRegister your ThinkPad products with IBM (refer to the Web page: www.pc.ibm.com/register). This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables IBM to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades.

vOnly an authorized IBM ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer.

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Contents ThinkPad A22 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page ThinkPad A22 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Finding information with Access ThinkPad Iv ThinkPad A22 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Finding information with Access ThinkPad Vi ThinkPad A22 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Contents Viii ThinkPad A22 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Overview of your new ThinkPad computer Your ThinkPad at a glance Features Diskette drive External interfaceEnvironment SpecificationsSize Heat outputLithium-ion battery pack Electrical ac adapterBe 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 Caring for your ThinkPad computer Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems Click PC-Doctor for WindowsTroubleshooting Error messagesSolving computer problems Solving computer problems Errors without messages Password problems Power switch problemKeyboard problems TrackPoint problems Standby or hibernation problems For Windows For Windows NTSelect Intel EtherExpress PRO Adapter, and click Startup Click the Device Manager tab Clear the Auto insert notification check boxClick Power Management Click the Enable hibernation... buttonClick Advanced Computer screen problemsFor Windows 98 Click Display TypeBattery problems Hard disk drive problems Other problems Starting Bios Setup Utility Recover pre-installed software Solving computer problems To create a Recovery Repair diskette To use the Recovery Repair disketteUpgrading the hard disk drive Handling a hard disk driveUpgrading the hard disk drive Replacing the battery Getting help and service from IBM Getting help and service Getting help on the WebGetting help by fax Calling IBMTelephone numbers Country or region Language Telephone NumberGetting help and service Getting help and service Appendix A. Important safety instructions ThinkPad A22 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Modem safety information Laser compliance statement Appendix A. Important safety instructions ThinkPad A22 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Warranty Period IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Part 1 General TermsIBM Warranty for Machines Warranty Service Limitation of Liability Part 2 Country-unique Terms Governing LawCAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam Hong Kong and Macau Warranty Service Following Terms Apply to ALL Emea CountriesGoverning Law Following Terms Apply to the Country SpecifiedEgypt Italy Following item is added to this paragraph Processing date data References to the Web site addressesElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission FCC StatementTelecommunication notices European Community Directive Conformance StatementFax Branding Industry Canada requirements AvisAvertissement Appendix B. Warranty Statement ThinkPad A22 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Trademarks ThinkPad A22 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Index ThinkPad A22 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Part Number 27P2172
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