Lenovo 8137, 8131, 8124, 8138, 8123, TC A51-8122 guide

Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following:

v “Important safety information” on page v

vAppendix B, “Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty,” on page 35

vAppendix D, “Notices,” on page 65

First Edition (June 2005)

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Lenovo 8137, 8131, 8124, 8138, 8123, TC A51-8122 warranty

Contents

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