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Lenovo 8123, 8131, 8124, 8138, 8137, TC A51-8122 warranty Setting up your computer

Models: 8138 8123 TC A51-8122 8137 8124 8131

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Chapter 2. Setting up your computer

Note: Your computer might not have all of the connectors that are described in this chapter.

Use the following information when setting up your computer. Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer.

If your computer cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue connector, a red cable end with a red connector.

1.Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the computer. Use a ballpoint pen to slide the switch, if necessary.

vIf the voltage supply range is 90–137 V ac, set the switch to 115 V.

vIf the voltage supply range is 180–265 V ac, set the switch to 230 V.

2.Your keyboard cable might have a standard keyboard connector1 or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector2. Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector.

Note: Some models will have keyboards with a fingerprint reader. See the Access IBM program for more information.

3.Your mouse cable might have a standard mouse connector1 or a USB connector 2. Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector.

4.Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer.

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Lenovo 8123, 8131, 8124, 8138, 8137, TC A51-8122 warranty Setting up your computer

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Quick Reference Page Quick Reference Page Contents Page Conditions that require immediate action Important safety information Service General safety guidelines Power cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Extension cords and related devices Heat and product ventilation Batteries CD and DVD drive safety Lithium battery notice Additional safety information Laser compliance statement Modem safety information Power supply statement Xiv Additional help Xvi Arranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulation Setting up your computer Phone Line Setting up your computer 1394 Finishing the software installation Turning on power Completing important tasks Installing other operating systemsUpdating your operating system Updating your antivirus software Starting the Setup Utility Shutting down the computerRecording your computer information Page Creating and using product recovery discs Recovering software Backup and recovery To create Product Recovery discs, do the followingTo use Product Recovery discs, do the following To perform a backup operation, do the following Using the rescue and recovery workspacePage Post-recovery notes Solving recovery problems Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette Creating and using rescue media Recovering or installing device drivers Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Getting help and service Getting information, help, and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Getting information Telephone numbers Calling for service Purchasing additional services Other servicesPage Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostics Symptom Action PC-Doctor for DOS Diagnostics Power supply and system board Diagnostic LEDs Running Diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating a Diagnostics disketteRunning the Diagnostics diskette Code Description Action Error codes Code Description Action Beep pattern Description Action Post beep codesPage Appendix A. IBM Lotus Software Offer European Countries U. S. Or Canada Call Latin American Countries Asia Pacific Countries Page What this Warranty Covers Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited WarrantyWhat this Warranty Does not Cover Part 1 General Terms What Lenovo Will Do to Correct Problems How to Obtain Warranty Service Your Additional Responsibilities Exchange of a Machine or Part Governing Law Limitation of Liability Part 2 Country-unique Terms Peru ParaguayUruguay Venezuela Asia Pacific Australia Cambodia and LaosCAMBODIA, INDONESIA, and Laos India Malaysia JapanNEW Zealand PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea Singapore Governing Law Arbitration The following is added under this heading Consumers European Union EU Following paragraphs are added to this section Egypt FranceGermany Ireland Hungary Items for Which Lenovo is Not Liable SlovakiaUnited Kingdom Warranty Period Part 3 Warranty Information Types Types Types Customer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ Service Types of Warranty ServiceOn-site Service Courier or Depot Service CRU and On-site Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCRU and Courier or Depot Service CRU and Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Guarantee supplement for Mexico Page Appendix C. Customer Replacement Units CRUs HDD Appendix D. Notices Trademarks Television output notice Electronic emissions notices European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Canadian Department of Communications certification label Power cord notice Power cord part Number Used in these countries and regions Power cord part Number Used in these countries and regions Appendix D. Notices Page Page Part Number 41D1345