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Getting help and service

Getting help and service

If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your computer, and whom to call for service should it be necessary.

Information about your IBM computer and preinstalled software, if any, is available in the documentation that comes with your computer. That documentation includes printed books, online books, README files, and help files. In addition, information about IBM products is available on the World Wide Web and through the IBM Automated Fax System.

For technical assistance with the installation of, or questions related to, Service Packs for your preinstalled Microsoft® Windows product, refer to the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site at support.microsoft.com/directory/, or you can contact the IBM HelpCenter®. Some fees might apply.

Getting help on the Web

On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM Personal Computer products and support. The address for the IBM Personal Computing home page is www.ibm.com/pc

IBM provides an extensive Web site dedicated to mobile computing and to ThinkPad computers at www.ibm.com/pc/support

Research this Web site to learn how to solve problems, find new ways to use your computer, and learn about options that can make working with your ThinkPad computer even easier.

If you select Profile from the support page, you can create a customized support page that is specific to your hardware, complete with Frequently Asked Questions, Parts Information, Technical Hints and Tips, and Downloadable Files. In addition, you can choose to receive e-mail notifications whenever new information becomes available about your registered products.

You also can order publications through the IBM Publications Ordering System at

www.elink.ibmlink.ibm.com/public/applications/publications/cgibin/pbi.cgi

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Contents ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page FCC RF Safety Requirement Important Notice for UsersIv ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Finding information with Access ThinkPad Vi ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Finding information with Access ThinkPad Viii ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Contents Appendix D. Wireless Regulatory Overview of your new ThinkPad computer Your ThinkPad at a glance Rear viewFeatures External diskette drive available on selected models External interfaceEnvironment SpecificationsSize Heat outputBattery 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 codes or messagesSolving computer problems Solving computer problems Solving computer problems Errors without codes or messages Message Fan errorSolving computer problems Password problem Power switch problemKeyboard problems Solving computer problems TrackPoint problems Infrared port problems Standby or hibernation problems Clear the Auto insert notification check box For WindowsClick the Device Manager tab For Windows NTClick Advanced Computer screen problemsFor Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel For Windows 2000, Windows 98, or Windows MeClick Display Type An external monitor problem Television problemBattery problems Hard disk drive problems CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW drive problemsSolving computer problems Software problems Other problems Starting Bios Setup Utility Recover pre-installed software Installing a new operating system and device drivers To create a Recovery Repair disketteTo use the Recovery Repair diskette For Windows XP Click Start → Programs → ConfigSafe → ConfigSafeBacking up your system Backing up your registry For Windows 2000 or WindowsBacking up data For Windows MeReplacing the hard disk drive Handling a hard disk driveReplacing the hard disk drive Replacing the battery 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 around the world Germany 07032-1549Getting help and service Appendix A. Important safety instructions ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Modem safety information Laser compliance statementThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix B. Warranty Information Warranty PeriodWarranty service and support Before you call for service Calling for serviceIBM Warranty for Machines Items 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 Following item is added to this paragraph ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix C. Notices Processing date dataReferences to the Web site addresses Electronic emission noticesEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Telecommunication noticesFax Branding Industry Canada requirements AvisAvertissement For the modem with approval number PTC 211/01/081 For the modem with approval number PTC 211/01/050 Appendix C. Notices Wireless Interoperability Usage environment and your HealthPage Interference Statement Canada Industry Canada ICEurope CE Declaration of Conformity Appendix D. Wireless Regulatory Information ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Singapore TrademarksThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Index ThinkPad R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Part Number 46P6607 1P P/N 46P6607
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