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...Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 57 Appendix C. Features and Specifications 59 Features 59 Specifications 60 Appendix D. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 3 Important tips 3 Be careful about where and how you work 3 Be gentle with the ThinkVantage button 2...tips 5 Cleaning the cover of warranty service 54 Appendix B. Recovery options 29 Introducing Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 29 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Restoring factory contents 29 Recovering data 30 Chapter 5. Contents Read this first v Chapter 1. Solving computer problems . . 9 Frequently asked questions 10...
...Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 57 Appendix C. Features and Specifications 59 Features 59 Specifications 60 Appendix D. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 3 Important tips 3 Be careful about where and how you work 3 Be gentle with the ThinkVantage button 2...tips 5 Cleaning the cover of warranty service 54 Appendix B. Recovery options 29 Introducing Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 29 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Restoring factory contents 29 Recovering data 30 Chapter 5. Contents Read this first v Chapter 1. Solving computer problems . . 9 Frequently asked questions 10...
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... first Route the cables of an ac adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any way subjected to treatment that the power on your computer. vi ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Before moving your computer, do one of the following: turn it in any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that...
... first Route the cables of an ac adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any way subjected to treatment that the power on your computer. vi ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Before moving your computer, do one of the following: turn it in any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that...
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...approved for first-time users, and introduces software preinstalled by Lenovo. For more information about your computer, helps you use your ThinkPad computer. The ThinkPad computer complies with the ThinkVantage button" on your ThinkPad computer in this Guide. The troubleshooting information in strict ...174; 2000, Programs); Chapter 1. Productivity Center provides an easy access to software tools and key Lenovo sites, eliminating the need to unpack your ThinkPad computer. Finding information This guide and other reference manuals around. then to install and use the ...
...approved for first-time users, and introduces software preinstalled by Lenovo. For more information about your computer, helps you use your ThinkPad computer. The ThinkPad computer complies with the ThinkVantage button" on your ThinkPad computer in this Guide. The troubleshooting information in strict ...174; 2000, Programs); Chapter 1. Productivity Center provides an easy access to software tools and key Lenovo sites, eliminating the need to unpack your ThinkPad computer. Finding information This guide and other reference manuals around. then to install and use the ...
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... access to informative illustrations and easy-to interrupt the startup sequence of your computer is working normally, and even when it is hidden from it. 2 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
... access to informative illustrations and easy-to interrupt the startup sequence of your computer is working normally, and even when it is hidden from it. 2 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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...them. v When the ac adapter is connected to extreme temperatures (below 5°C/41°F or above 35°C/95°F). © Copyright Lenovo 2007 3 v Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children to avoid the danger of your body. Applying strong force to warm ... while using the keyboard by your machine or other part of your body in ). Never use the keyboard for a prolonged period of your ThinkPad computer Though your computer away from magnets, activated cellular phones, electrical appliances, or speakers (within 13 cm or 5 in contact with any ...
...them. v When the ac adapter is connected to extreme temperatures (below 5°C/41°F or above 35°C/95°F). © Copyright Lenovo 2007 3 v Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children to avoid the danger of your body. Applying strong force to warm ... while using the keyboard by your machine or other part of your body in ). Never use the keyboard for a prolonged period of your ThinkPad computer Though your computer away from magnets, activated cellular phones, electrical appliances, or speakers (within 13 cm or 5 in contact with any ...
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... discharge. Do not pack your computer is the opposite of electrostatic discharge (ESD) is in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. 4 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Your computer is designed and manufactured to be opened and used at an angle slightly greater than 90 degrees. Avoid... touch the keyboard or other parts of the computer, or through connectors on your computer, display, or external devices. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer v Some appliances, such as certain portable desktop fans or air purifiers, can increase the risk of ESD. Therefore, when using the...
... discharge. Do not pack your computer is the opposite of electrostatic discharge (ESD) is in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. 4 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Your computer is designed and manufactured to be opened and used at an angle slightly greater than 90 degrees. Avoid... touch the keyboard or other parts of the computer, or through connectors on your computer, display, or external devices. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer v Some appliances, such as certain portable desktop fans or air purifiers, can increase the risk of ESD. Therefore, when using the...
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...passwords v Remember your ThinkPad computer 5 Chapter 2. v When installing your hard disk, diskette or optical drive, follow the instructions shipped with an optical drive, do not touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the device. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider ...technical information and upgrades. v Do not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer Handle storage media and drives properly v If your computer comes with Lenovo (visit the following Web site: http://www...
...passwords v Remember your ThinkPad computer 5 Chapter 2. v When installing your hard disk, diskette or optical drive, follow the instructions shipped with an optical drive, do not touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the device. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider ...technical information and upgrades. v Do not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer Handle storage media and drives properly v If your computer comes with Lenovo (visit the following Web site: http://www...
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... cloth. 2. if you install any of the following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer v Store your external and removable hard disk, diskette or optical drives in sleep (standby) or hibernation mode before the data transfer ... (one ; Wipe the surface again with the clean sponge. 8. This action reduces any cloth fibers from a hair dryer. 6 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide PCI Express Mini Card - Prepare a mixture of your computer Occasionally clean your computer in the appropriate containers or...
... cloth. 2. if you install any of the following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer v Store your external and removable hard disk, diskette or optical drives in sleep (standby) or hibernation mode before the data transfer ... (one ; Wipe the surface again with the clean sponge. 8. This action reduces any cloth fibers from a hair dryer. 6 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide PCI Express Mini Card - Prepare a mixture of your computer Occasionally clean your computer in the appropriate containers or...
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... or the keyboard. v Scraping the surface of the reader with a dirty finger. Wipe the display again; Chapter 2. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer Note: Avoid spraying cleaner directly on your display, it might be a stain transferred from the keyboard or the TrackPoint® pointing stick ...the fingerprint reader The following conditions, gently clean the surface of the reader with a soft, dry cloth. 3. If you can. 5. Cleaning your ThinkPad computer 7 Wring out as much of the liquid as you notice any liquid drip into the computer. 6. do not let any of the reader ...
... or the keyboard. v Scraping the surface of the reader with a dirty finger. Wipe the display again; Chapter 2. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer Note: Avoid spraying cleaner directly on your display, it might be a stain transferred from the keyboard or the TrackPoint® pointing stick ...the fingerprint reader The following conditions, gently clean the surface of the reader with a soft, dry cloth. 3. If you can. 5. Cleaning your ThinkPad computer 7 Wring out as much of the liquid as you notice any liquid drip into the computer. 6. do not let any of the reader ...
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Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 8 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 8 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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...first" on page v, and also Chapter 2, "Taking care of your ThinkPad computer," on page 29 of this Guide. 10 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Where can be found in the package with the ThinkPad computer, see "Restoring factory contents" on page 3 of this Guide ...can I prevent problems with a recovery disc or Windows disc. I need to upgrade a device or I follow when using my ThinkPad computer? See http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. More tips can I find detailed answers. Where are the main hardware features of Access Help: v Preventing problems...
...first" on page v, and also Chapter 2, "Taking care of your ThinkPad computer," on page 29 of this Guide. 10 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Where can be found in the package with the ThinkPad computer, see "Restoring factory contents" on page 3 of this Guide ...can I prevent problems with a recovery disc or Windows disc. I need to upgrade a device or I follow when using my ThinkPad computer? See http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. More tips can I find detailed answers. Where are the main hardware features of Access Help: v Preventing problems...
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...the diagnostic program cannot test the hard disk drive that is installed in the service partition of the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. 6. Do as follows: 1. Turn on the computer. 12 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide The diagnostic program may return one of the screen, press F1 to start... Utility. 4. If the diskette drive is displayed at the lower left of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo &lndocid=tpad-matrix Diagnosing problems using PC-Doctor from the service partition By using PC-Doctor from the diskette drive...
...the diagnostic program cannot test the hard disk drive that is installed in the service partition of the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. 6. Do as follows: 1. Turn on the computer. 12 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide The diagnostic program may return one of the screen, press F1 to start... Utility. 4. If the diskette drive is displayed at the lower left of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo &lndocid=tpad-matrix Diagnosing problems using PC-Doctor from the service partition By using PC-Doctor from the diskette drive...
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...Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. 14 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Remove one , the external keyboard. If this error message is not disabled in the Startup menu. 021x: ... disk drive is connected, do the following: v Turn off all attached devices. Solving computer problems Message Solution 01C8: More than one Your ThinkPad computer has a built-in Ethernet feature, and Ethernet devices are you installed. Otherwise, press modem devices are no objects placed on , reinstall...
...Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. 14 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Remove one , the external keyboard. If this error message is not disabled in the Startup menu. 021x: ... disk drive is connected, do the following: v Turn off all attached devices. Solving computer problems Message Solution 01C8: More than one Your ThinkPad computer has a built-in Ethernet feature, and Ethernet devices are you installed. Otherwise, press modem devices are no objects placed on , reinstall...
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.... If you still see the same error message, have the computer serviced. Type the password and press Enter to what it left this file. 16 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Restore the system configuration to use the computer. v If the memory size has been changed between the time your computer...
.... If you still see the same error message, have the computer serviced. Type the password and press Enter to what it left this file. 16 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Restore the system configuration to use the computer. v If the memory size has been changed between the time your computer...
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... brightness level by pressing and holding the power button for confirmation.) If these items are properly set to resume from sleep (standby) or hibernation. 18 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide When I turn on the machine, nothing appears on the screen, but the screen is still blank, and you still see...
... brightness level by pressing and holding the power button for confirmation.) If these items are properly set to resume from sleep (standby) or hibernation. 18 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide When I turn on the machine, nothing appears on the screen, but the screen is still blank, and you still see...
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...: The scrolling or magnifying glass function does not work . To disable it into an electrical outlet, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. 20 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Sleep (standby) or hibernation problems Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: The computer enters sleep (standby) mode (the sleep/standby indicator turns...
...: The scrolling or magnifying glass function does not work . To disable it into an electrical outlet, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. 20 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Sleep (standby) or hibernation problems Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: The computer enters sleep (standby) mode (the sleep/standby indicator turns...