vUse a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection.
Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag.
Handle storage media and drives properly
vAvoidinserting diskettes at an angle and attaching multiple or loose
diskette labels, as these can lodge in the drive.
vIf your computer comes with a CD, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive, do not
touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the tray.
vWaituntil you hear the CD or DVD click into the center pivot of the CD,
DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive before closing the tray.
vWhen installing your hard disk, diskette, CD, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive,
follow the instructions shipped with your hardware, and apply pressure
only where needed on the device. See Access IBM, your on-board help
system, for information on replacing your hard disk drive (open Access
IBM by pressing the Access IBM button.).
Takecare in setting passwords
vRemember your passwords. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk
password, IBM will not reset it, and you might have to replace your system
board or hard disk drive.
Other important tips
vYourcomputer modem might use only an analog telephone network, or
public-switched telephone network (PSTN). Do not connect the modem to a
PBX (private branch exchange) or any other digital telephone extension line
because this could damage your modem. Analog phone lines are often used
in homes, while digital phone lines are often used in hotels or office
buildings. If you are not sure which kind of phone line you are using,
contact your telephone company.
vYourcomputer might have both an Ethernet connector and a modem
connector. If so, be sureto connect your communication cable to the correct
one, so your connector is not damaged. See Access IBM, your on-board help
system, for information on the location of these connectors (press the Access
IBM button to open Access IBM).
vRegister your ThinkPad products with IBM (refer to the Webpage:
www.ibm.com/pc/register).This can help authorities return your computer
to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables IBM to
notify you about possible technical information and upgrades.
vOnly an authorized IBM ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble
and repair your computer.
vDo not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed.
vTakecare not to turn your computer over while the ac adapter is plugged
in. This could break the adapter plug.
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