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Solving computer problems

Problem: Incorrect characters appear on the screen.

Solution: Did you install the operating system or application program correctly? If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced.

Problem: The screen stays on even after you turn off your computer.

Solution: Press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or over to turn off your computer; then turn it on again.

Problem: Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer.

Solution: This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology. Your computer’s display contains multiple thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discolored, or bright dots on the screen might exist all the time.

Battery problems

Problem: The battery cannot be fully charged by the power-off method in the standard charge time for your computer.

Solution: The battery might be over-discharged. Do the following:

1.Turn off the computer.

2.Make sure that the over-discharged battery is in the computer.

3.Connect the ac adapter to the computer and let it charge.

If the optional Quick Charger is available, use it to charge the over-discharged battery.

If the battery cannot be fully charged in 24 hours, use a new battery.

Problem: Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty, -or-Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty.

Solution: Discharge and recharge the battery.

Problem: The operating time for a fully charged battery is short.

Solution: Discharge and recharge the battery. If your battery’s operating time is still short, use a new battery.

Problem: The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery.

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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 External interface Diskette driveHeat output SpecificationsSize EnvironmentElectrical ac adapter Lithium-ion battery packCarry your computer properly Important tips Be careful about where and how you workCaring for your ThinkPad computer Be gentle with your computerOther important tips Take care in setting passwordsHandle storage media and drives properly Cleaning your computer Caring for your ThinkPad computer Solving computer problems Click PC-Doctor for Windows Diagnosing problemsError messages TroubleshootingSolving computer problems Solving computer problems Errors without messages Power switch problem Password problemsKeyboard problems TrackPoint problems Standby or hibernation problems Select Intel EtherExpress PRO Adapter, and click Startup For WindowsFor Windows NT Clear the Auto insert notification check box Click the Device Manager tabClick the Enable hibernation... button Click Power ManagementClick Display Type Computer screen problemsFor Windows 98 Click AdvancedBattery problems Hard disk drive problems Other problems Starting Bios Setup Utility Recover pre-installed software Solving computer problems To use the Recovery Repair diskette To create a Recovery Repair disketteHandling a hard disk drive Upgrading the hard disk driveUpgrading the hard disk drive Replacing the battery Getting help and service from IBM Getting help on the Web Getting help and serviceCalling IBM Getting help by faxCountry or region Language Telephone Number Telephone numbersGetting 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 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Part 1 General Terms Warranty PeriodIBM Warranty for Machines Warranty Service Limitation of Liability Governing Law Part 2 Country-unique TermsCAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam Hong Kong and Macau Following Terms Apply to ALL Emea Countries Warranty ServiceFollowing Terms Apply to the Country Specified Governing LawEgypt Italy Following item is added to this paragraph References to the Web site addresses Processing date dataFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic emission noticesEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Telecommunication noticesFax Branding Avis Industry Canada requirementsAvertissement 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