Solving computer problems
If you still have a problem, contact your place of purchase or the service representative for help.
Other problems
Problem: The computer locks or does not accept any input.
Solution: Your computer might lock when it enters standby mode during a communication operation. Disable the standby timer when you are working on the network.
To turn off the computer, press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or more.
Problem: The computer does not turn off with the power switch.
Solution: If the standby indicator is on and you are working under battery power, replace the battery with a fully charged one or change your power source to ac power.
If you still have a problem, press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or more; this forces the computer to turn off.
Problem: The computer does not start from a device you want, such as a diskette drive.
Solution: Refer to the Startup menu of the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Make sure that the startup sequence in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want.
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