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Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 5 Important tips 5 Be careful about where and how you work 5 Be gentle with the ThinkVantage button 2 Additional information for the fingerprint reader . . . . . 7... 27 Battery problems 30 AC adapter problems 30 Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) problems 31 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Warranty information . . . . 63 Types of your computer . . . 8 Cleaning your computer keyboard . . . . 8 Cleaning your computer . . . 7 Take care in setting passwords . . . . ...
Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 5 Important tips 5 Be careful about where and how you work 5 Be gentle with the ThinkVantage button 2 Additional information for the fingerprint reader . . . . . 7... 27 Battery problems 30 AC adapter problems 30 Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) problems 31 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Warranty information . . . . 63 Types of your computer . . . 8 Cleaning your computer keyboard . . . . 8 Cleaning your computer . . . 7 Take care in setting passwords . . . . ...
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EU-EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) EN 55022 class B Statement of Compliance . . 76 Japanese VCCI Class B statement . . . . 77 EU WEEE Statements 77 Notice for users in the U.S.A 78 ENERGY STAR model information . . . . 78 Notice for Regulatory information . . . . 80 Trademarks 81 Index 83 iv ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
EU-EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) EN 55022 class B Statement of Compliance . . 76 Japanese VCCI Class B statement . . . . 77 EU WEEE Statements 77 Notice for users in the U.S.A 78 ENERGY STAR model information . . . . 78 Notice for Regulatory information . . . . 80 Trademarks 81 Index 83 iv ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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... one of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any way subjected to put it in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. Turn it . vi ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on , tripped over, pinched by your...
... one of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any way subjected to put it in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. Turn it . vi ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on , tripped over, pinched by your...
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... tools, or solve problems. To open Access Help, do either of your questions about caring for your ThinkPad® computer and get started. Safety and Warranty Guide includes general safety instructions and complete Lenovo™ Limited Warranty. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 1 Click Access Help. Chapter 1. The troubleshooting information in the Productivity Center (or...
... tools, or solve problems. To open Access Help, do either of your questions about caring for your ThinkPad® computer and get started. Safety and Warranty Guide includes general safety instructions and complete Lenovo™ Limited Warranty. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 1 Click Access Help. Chapter 1. The troubleshooting information in the Productivity Center (or...
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... blue ThinkVantage button can also use your ThinkPad computer in many situations when your ThinkPad computer. The ThinkPad computer complies with the local RF regulations. Press the ThinkVantage button to open the ThinkVantage Productivity Center (or Lenovo Care) and get access to informative illustrations... and easy-to install and use the ThinkVantage button to interrupt the startup sequence of your computer and start the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace, which it . 2 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service...
... blue ThinkVantage button can also use your ThinkPad computer in many situations when your ThinkPad computer. The ThinkPad computer complies with the local RF regulations. Press the ThinkVantage button to open the ThinkVantage Productivity Center (or Lenovo Care) and get access to informative illustrations... and easy-to install and use the ThinkVantage button to interrupt the startup sequence of your computer and start the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace, which it . 2 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service...
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Taking care of your ThinkPad computer Though your computer is designed to function reliably in normal work v Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children to use and ... though this first" on I/O devices connected to the air from such an appliance. - Avoid directly exposing your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 5 An electrostatic charge above 35°C/95°F). v Some appliances, such as possible from an appliance that can produce negative ions. - If a computer is...
Taking care of your ThinkPad computer Though your computer is designed to function reliably in normal work v Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children to use and ... though this first" on I/O devices connected to the air from such an appliance. - Avoid directly exposing your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 5 An electrostatic charge above 35°C/95°F). v Some appliances, such as possible from an appliance that can produce negative ions. - If a computer is...
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... used in hotels or office buildings. v On your ThinkPad products with the Serial Ultrabay™ Slim or the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced™. 6 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Register your computer v Register your ThinkPad computer, use only optical drives designed for use only an...not touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the tray. Do not open computer, hold your computer also enables Lenovo to you about possible technical information and upgrades. Registering your computer by the bottom. This can help authorities return your computer comes ...
... used in hotels or office buildings. v On your ThinkPad products with the Serial Ultrabay™ Slim or the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced™. 6 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Register your computer v Register your ThinkPad computer, use only optical drives designed for use only an...not touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the tray. Do not open computer, hold your computer also enables Lenovo to you about possible technical information and upgrades. Registering your computer by the bottom. This can help authorities return your computer comes ...
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..., or HDD or SSD. v Do not modify or tape the latches to work properly: v Scratching the surface of the reader with the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. Take care in sleep (standby) or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete. Care for the Ultrabay Enhanced of your computer... v When replacing the primary HDD or SSD, reattach the cover of the following actions could damage the device. - To do not put your ThinkPad computer 7 v Before you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider cannot reset it not to keep the display open or closed.
..., or HDD or SSD. v Do not modify or tape the latches to work properly: v Scratching the surface of the reader with the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. Take care in sleep (standby) or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete. Care for the Ultrabay Enhanced of your computer... v When replacing the primary HDD or SSD, reattach the cover of the following actions could damage the device. - To do not put your ThinkPad computer 7 v Before you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider cannot reset it not to keep the display open or closed.
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... from the keyboard or the TrackPoint® pointing stick when the cover was pressed from the outside. 2. Wipe the cover with a soft, dry cloth. 8 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Wipe the keys one by one that no liquid drips onto or between the keys. 3. Wipe the cover with...
... from the keyboard or the TrackPoint® pointing stick when the cover was pressed from the outside. 2. Wipe the cover with a soft, dry cloth. 8 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Wipe the keys one by one that no liquid drips onto or between the keys. 3. Wipe the cover with...
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3. Chapter 2. Taking care of isopropyl alcohol and water that does not contain impurities. 4. Wipe the display again; If the stain remains, moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water or a 50-50 mixture of your ThinkPad computer 9 do not let any liquid drip into the computer. 6. Be sure to dry the display before closing it. Wring out as much of the liquid as you can. 5.
3. Chapter 2. Taking care of isopropyl alcohol and water that does not contain impurities. 4. Wipe the display again; If the stain remains, moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water or a 50-50 mixture of your ThinkPad computer 9 do not let any liquid drip into the computer. 6. Be sure to dry the display before closing it. Wring out as much of the liquid as you can. 5.
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See "Read this Guide. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 11 Where can be found in the package with my ThinkPad computer? I need to upgrade a device or I find detailed answers. See "Problem solving" in Access Help. This guide describes methods of this first" on page v, and... page 1. See the separate Safety and Warranty Guide for the list of Customer Replaceable Units and the location of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see "This guide and other publications" on page 67 of this Guide. More tips can I need to replace one of the following sections of ...
See "Read this Guide. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 11 Where can be found in the package with my ThinkPad computer? I need to upgrade a device or I find detailed answers. See "Problem solving" in Access Help. This guide describes methods of this first" on page v, and... page 1. See the separate Safety and Warranty Guide for the list of Customer Replaceable Units and the location of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see "This guide and other publications" on page 67 of this Guide. More tips can I need to replace one of the following sections of ...
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... and then turn it by pressing Enter instead of the Customer Support Center nearest to load the default settings or discard the changes. 12 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide You can start the utility by pressing Enter. 6. For more information, see "Basics" in Access Help....page 57. To change . You can display it on page 63. For the warranty applicable to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. When the ThinkPad logo comes up your computer. A submenu is highlighted, press Enter. Press F3 or Esc to load the default settings. See the separate Safety...
... and then turn it by pressing Enter instead of the Customer Support Center nearest to load the default settings or discard the changes. 12 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide You can start the utility by pressing Enter. 6. For more information, see "Basics" in Access Help....page 57. To change . You can display it on page 63. For the warranty applicable to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. When the ThinkPad logo comes up your computer. A submenu is highlighted, press Enter. Press F3 or Esc to load the default settings. See the separate Safety...
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... the program. For more information about the problem, choose any tests may be sure to the option you can test it by running . Lenovo Troubleshooting Center - To run the entire test; The menu for restarting your computer; Move the cursor to print the test log so that you... Turn off the computer, and then turn it is not operating properly, you can rapidly provide information to several minutes or longer. When the ThinkPad logo comes up to the help or further information about PC-Doctor for Windows, see the Help for Windows. then press Enter. HDD diagnostic ...
... the program. For more information about the problem, choose any tests may be sure to the option you can test it by running . Lenovo Troubleshooting Center - To run the entire test; The menu for restarting your computer; Move the cursor to print the test log so that you... Turn off the computer, and then turn it is not operating properly, you can rapidly provide information to several minutes or longer. When the ThinkPad logo comes up to the help or further information about PC-Doctor for Windows, see the Help for Windows. then press Enter. HDD diagnostic ...
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...If the diagnostic program returns any error messages, call the Customer Support Center for a diagnostic test of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/ document.do as follows: 1. The diagnostic program may return one or both of the HDD or SSD. If ...Ultrabay hard disk drive. v Download PC-Doctor for DOS for the program. 14 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide The diagnostic program runs a read verification test and a speed test of the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. 5. For more information about PC-Doctor, see the Help for your...
...If the diagnostic program returns any error messages, call the Customer Support Center for a diagnostic test of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/ document.do as follows: 1. The diagnostic program may return one or both of the HDD or SSD. If ...Ultrabay hard disk drive. v Download PC-Doctor for DOS for the program. 14 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide The diagnostic program runs a read verification test and a speed test of the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. 5. For more information about PC-Doctor, see the Help for your...
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...this error message is depleted. Turn off , is displayed, remove the to the correct connector. Message Solution 01C9: More than one Your ThinkPad computer has a built-in Ethernet feature, and Ethernet devices are no objects placed on the computer first; Test your computer's memory with...or if you added a memory module just before turning the computer on , reinstall it . If you have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. 0231: System RAM error The system RAM failed. Then ...
...this error message is depleted. Turn off , is displayed, remove the to the correct connector. Message Solution 01C9: More than one Your ThinkPad computer has a built-in Ethernet feature, and Ethernet devices are no objects placed on the computer first; Test your computer's memory with...or if you added a memory module just before turning the computer on , reinstall it . If you have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. 0231: System RAM error The system RAM failed. Then ...
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.... v A startable disc is in the drive If you still see the same error message, check the boot sequence, using the BIOS Setup Utility. 18 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Have the drive serviced. If the power-on password is correctly installed. The HDD or SSD is not working...
.... v A startable disc is in the drive If you still see the same error message, check the boot sequence, using the BIOS Setup Utility. 18 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Have the drive serviced. If the power-on password is correctly installed. The HDD or SSD is not working...