Contents
Important 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 ....7
Chapter2. Solving computer problems . . 11
Diagnosing problems .........12
Troubleshooting...........13
Errormessages..........13
Errors without messages.......16
Apasswordproblem........18
Apower switchproblem .......18
Keyboard problems ........18
UltraNav
™
problems........19
Standby or hibernation problems ....20
Computerscreenproblems......24
Batteryproblems.........26
Harddiskdriveproblems......27
Startupproblems.........27
Otherproblems..........30
Starting IBM BIOS Setup Utility .....32
Recovering pre-installed software.....34
Upgrading the hard disk drive......35
Replacing the battery .........37
Install a memory module .......38
Chapter3. Getting help and service from
IBM...............41
Getting help and service ........42
Getting help on the Web........42
Getting help by fax .........43
Calling IBM ............43
Getting help around the world......45
AppendixA. Important safety instructions 47
Modem safety information .......50
Lasercompliancestatement.......51
AppendixB. Wireless related information 53
WirelessInteroperability ........53
Usage environment and your Health....53
AppendixC. Warrantyinformation ....55
WarrantyPeriod ..........55
Warrantyservice and support ......56
Before you call for service ......56
Calling for service .........57
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty
Z125-4753–06 08/2000.........57
Part1-GeneralTerms.......57
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms.....60
AppendixD. Notices.........69
Processing date data .........69
References to the Website addresses ....70
Electronic emission notices .......70
Telecommunicationnotices .......71
Fax Branding ..........72
Industry Canada requirements......73
Notice for Australia .........74
Notice for New Zealand ........75
Notice for European Union countries....77
Product notice requirements ......78
Environmental notices for Japan .....78
Trademarks............79
Index ..............93
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