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Lithium battery notice
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Modem safety information
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Laser compliance statement
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Conventions used in this book
About this book
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Related information
Quick Reference
Chapter 1. Product overview
Identifying your computer
Hardware features
Microprocessor
Memory
Internal drives
System management features
Keyboard and mouse features
Power
Security features
IBM preinstalled software
Access IBM
Software
Additional software
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer
Selecting a location for your computer
Comfort
Arranging your workspace
Glare and lighting
Air circulation
Electrical outlets and cable lengths
Connecting cables
USB connectors
Audio connectors
Other connectors
Starting the computer
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Controls and status indicators
Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer
Starting your computer
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Shutting down the computer
Using the Rapid Access keyboard
2. Click Shut Down... or Turn off computer in Windows XP
Customizing a Rapid Access Button
Rapid Access Wireless keyboard and mouse
Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer
Using the IBM ScrollPoint mouse
Accessing the optical drive
Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer
Using an optical drive
Handling a disc
Inserting and removing a disc
Using video features
Using audio features
Controlling volume
Video device drivers
Using power-management features
Recording and playing back sound
Using the Windows Start menu
Using the Standby button on the keyboard
Using the power button
Setting power schemes
Locking the cover
Using security features
Locking the keyboard
Cleaning your computer and keyboard
Taking care of your computer
Basics
Monitor and screen
1. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer
Moving your computer
Chapter 4. Using the IBM Setup Utility program
Starting and using the IBM Setup Utility program
Viewing and changing settings
Using passwords
Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility program
User password
Administrator password
Setting, changing, and deleting a password
Using Security Profile by Device
3. Select Security Profile by Device and press Enter
The startup sequence
Other settings in the IBM Setup Utility program
Changing the startup sequence
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Chapter 5. Installing options
Handling static-sensitive devices
Available options
Backing up configuration settings
Tools required
System board
Component locations
Chapter 5. Installing options
Disconnecting cables
Removing the rear cover
Installing an adapter
Removing the hard disk drive
Installing memory
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6. Replace the hard disk drive 7. Replace the rear cover
Chapter 5. Installing options
Notches
Removing the optical drive
3. Disconnect the power cable and signal cable from the optical drive
To remove the optical drive, do the following
4. Pull out the release latches 4 then slide out the optical drive
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
Is an error message displayed?
Troubleshooting procedure
Is the error message in this table?
Power-on self-test POST
POST error codes
Code
Description
Action
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Description
Code
Action
Device troubleshooting charts
Problem type
Go to
Audio problems
Symptom
Select Accessories
e. Click Volume Control
Symptom
Optical drive problems
Action
DVD disc problems
Symptom
Action
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Display/monitor problems
General problems
Symptom
Symptom
Intermittent problems
Symptom
Action
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Symptom
Rapid Access IIIe Keyboard problems
Action
Rapid Access Wireless Keyboard problems
Symptom
Action
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Symptom
ScrollPoint III Mouse problems
Action
ScrollPoint Wireless Mouse problems
Symptom
Action
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Symptom
Memory problems
Action
Modem problems
Symptom
Action
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Symptom
Action
Action
Symptom
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Symptom
Optional-device problems
Action
Software problems
Universal Serial Bus USB problems
IBM Enhanced Diagnostics
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The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics are available on
Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette
3. Select Downloadable files
Running the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics program
Replacing the battery
To run diagnostics from the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette
To run diagnostics from the Product Recovery CD or program
To change the battery, do the following
3. Remove the old battery 4. Install the new battery
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices
5. Replace the cover, and plug in the power cord
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service
Using the World Wide Web
Getting information
Getting information by fax
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs
Getting help and service
Calling for service
Installation and maintenance of network operating systems NOS
Country
Other services
Telephone number
Purchasing additional services
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Notices and Trademarks
Notices General notices
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