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

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v “Important safety information” on page v v Appendix B, “Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty,” on page 35 v Appendix D, “Notices,” on page 65

First Edition (June 2005)

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Contents

Main Quick Reference Page Page Page Contents Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions Copyright IBM Corp. 2005. iii iv Important safety information Note Please read important safety information first. Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions Copyright IBM Corp. 2005. v Conditions that require immediate action General safety guidelines vi Service Danger Important safety information vii Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices viii Plugs and outlets Batteries Important safety information ix Heat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safety x Additional safety information Important safety information xi Lithium battery notice Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Modem safety information Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. xii Laser compliance statement Important safety information xiii Power supply statement Page Additional help Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions Copyright IBM Corp. 2005. xv Page Chapter 1. Arranging your workspace Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions Copyright IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Comfort Viewing Distance Lower Back Support Seat Height Glare and lighting Air circulation Electrical outlets and cable lengths Chapter 2. Setting up your computer LINE LINE LINE instructions. LINE PHONE PHONE PHONE instructions. instructions. Page 10. Connect the power cords to properly grounded electrical outlets. Chapter 2. Setting up your computer 7 Windows Turning on power Finishing the software installation Completing important tasks Updating your operating system Installing other operating systems Updating your antivirus software Starting the Setup Utility Chapter 2. Setting up your computer 9 Shutting down the computer Recording your computer information Page Chapter 3. Recovering software Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions Copyright IBM Corp. 2005. The Rescue and Recovery Creating and using product recovery discs Backup and recovery Using the rescue and recovery workspace Chapter 3. Recovering software 13 Page Solving recovery problems Chapter 3. Recovering software 15 Creating and using rescue media Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483 Recovering or installing device drivers Chapter 3. Recovering software 17 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Chapter 4. Getting information, help, and service Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions Copyright IBM Corp. 2005. 19 Getting information Getting help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for service Telephone numbers Other services Chapter 4. Getting information, help, and service 21 Purchasing additional services Page Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and diagnostics Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions Copyright IBM Corp. 2005. 23 Basic troubleshooting The computer does not start when you press the power button. Page Power supply and system board Diagnostic LEDs Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 25 PC-Doctor for DOS Diagnostics Running Diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating a Diagnostics diskette Running the Diagnostics diskette 6. Shut down or restart your computer. Error codes Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 27 If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Code Description Action 8603 Pointing device error No mouse was detected. Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 29 POST beep codes 1 long and 2 short beeps No on-screen message. Beeps occur before video initialization. External ROM failure (such as VGA) No memory or no configuration memory Page Appendix A. IBM Lotus Software Offer Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions Copyright IBM Corp. 2005. 31 v Lotus FastSite v Lotus Organizer v Lotus Approach Page Appendix A. IBM Lotus Software Offer 33 Page Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty LSOLW-00 05/2005 Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions Copyright IBM Corp. 2005. 35 Part 1 - General Terms Page Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty 37 Page Part 2 - Country-unique Terms Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty 39 Page Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty 41 Page Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty 43 Page Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty 45 Page Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty 47 Page Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty 49 Page Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty 51 Part 3 - Warranty Information Warranty Period Page Page Page Machine Type Country or Region of Purchase Warranty Period Types of Warranty Service 9212 Australia, New Zealand, PRC (China) Parts and Labor - 3 years Types of Warranty Service Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty 57 Worldwide telephone list Page Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty 59 Page Guarantee supplement for Mexico Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty 61 Page Appendix C. Customer Replacement Units (CRUs) Page Appendix D. Notices Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions Copyright IBM Corp. 2005. 65 Television output notice Trademarks Approach Appendix D. Notices 67 Electronic emissions notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity TestedTo Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and telephone company requirements Canadian Department of Communications certification label Appendix D. Notices 69 Power cord notice Appendix D. Notices 71 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) notice Appendix D. Notices 73

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Models: 8123 8124 8131 8137 8138 TC A51-8122