ContentsImportant Notice for Users.......iii
Important Regulatory Notice for Users . . . iii
Information about hard disk capacity....iii
Finding information with Access IBM . . . v
Chapter1. Overview of your new ThinkPad
computer .............1
YourThinkPad at a glance .......2
Features..............3
Specifications ............5
Caring for your ThinkPad computer ....6
Chapter2. Solving computer problems . . 9
Diagnosing problems .........10
Troubleshooting...........11
Error messages ..........11
Errors without messages.......15
Apassword problem ........16
Apower switch problem .......17
Keyboard problems ........17
Standby or hibernation problems ....17
Computer screen problems ......20
Battery problems .........23
Hard disk drive problems ......23
Startup problems .........24
Other problems ..........27
Starting BIOS Setup Utility .......29
Recovering pre-installed software.....31
Replacing the hard disk drive ......32
Replacing the battery .........35
Chapter3. Getting help and service from
IBM...............37
Getting help and service ........38
Getting help on the Web........38
Calling IBM ............38
Getting help around the world......41
AppendixA. Important safety instructions 43
Modem safety information .......46
Laser compliance statement.......47
AppendixB. Wireless related information 49
WirelessInteroperability ........49
Usage environment and your Health....49
AppendixC. Warranty information ....51
WarrantyPeriod ..........51
Warrantyservice and support ......51
Before you call for service ......52
Calling for service .........52
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty
Z125-4753-06 8/2000 .........53
Part1-General Terms .......53
Part2-Country-unique Terms .....56
AppendixD. Notices.........65
Processing date data .........65
References to Website addresses .....66
Electronic emission notices .......66
Product notice requirements ......68
Environmental notices for Japan .....68
Trademarks ............69
Index ..............83
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