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... 7 Care for the fingerprint reader . . . . . 7 Cleaning the cover of your computer . . . 8 Cleaning your computer keyboard . . . . 8 Cleaning 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 Access Help . . . 3 Chapter 2. Getting...(HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) problems 31 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Features and Specifications 69 Features 69 Specifications 70 Appendix D. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 67 ...
... 7 Care for the fingerprint reader . . . . . 7 Cleaning the cover of your computer . . . 8 Cleaning your computer keyboard . . . . 8 Cleaning 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 Access Help . . . 3 Chapter 2. Getting...(HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) problems 31 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Features and Specifications 69 Features 69 Specifications 70 Appendix D. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 67 ...
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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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... in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. v Do not pack your computer carefully. Before moving it off : - Handle your computer, display, or external devices. vi ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Press Fn+F12 to the computer, and possible loss of your computer or other objects, or in hibernation mode...
... in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. v Do not pack your computer carefully. Before moving it off : - Handle your computer, display, or external devices. vi ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Press Fn+F12 to the computer, and possible loss of your computer or other objects, or in hibernation mode...
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... help . Safety and Warranty Guide includes general safety instructions and complete Lenovo™ Limited Warranty. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 1 This Service and Troubleshooting Guide provides information about your ThinkPad® computer and get started. Access Help is a comprehensive online manual... -system help and service information, and warranty information for your ThinkPad computer. v Click Start, move the pointer to ThinkVantage. The troubleshooting information in the Productivity Center (or Lenovo CareSM), click Access on your computer. Click Access Help. Under...
... help . Safety and Warranty Guide includes general safety instructions and complete Lenovo™ Limited Warranty. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 1 This Service and Troubleshooting Guide provides information about your ThinkPad® computer and get started. Access Help is a comprehensive online manual... -system help and service information, and warranty information for your ThinkPad computer. v Click Start, move the pointer to ThinkVantage. The troubleshooting information in the Productivity Center (or Lenovo CareSM), click Access on your computer. Click Access Help. Under...
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... you in strict accordance 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 interrupt the startup sequence of your computer is not. Regulatory Notice...for getting started and staying productive. You can help you use the wireless features of your ThinkPad computer in many situations when your ThinkPad computer. Read it . 2 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide You are requested to install and use the ThinkVantage button...
... you in strict accordance 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 interrupt the startup sequence of your computer is not. Regulatory Notice...for getting started and staying productive. You can help you use the wireless features of your ThinkPad computer in many situations when your ThinkPad computer. Read it . 2 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide You are requested to install and use the ThinkVantage button...
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..., or through connectors on page v. Chapter 2. Keep your computer is designed and manufactured to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 5 An electrostatic charge above 35°C/95°F). Therefore, when using the computer close to an appliance that can produce negative ...ions. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer Though your computer and peripherals as far as certain portable desktop fans or air purifiers, can produce negative ions. - For...
..., or through connectors on page v. Chapter 2. Keep your computer is designed and manufactured to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 5 An electrostatic charge above 35°C/95°F). Therefore, when using the computer close to an appliance that can produce negative ...ions. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer Though your computer and peripherals as far as certain portable desktop fans or air purifiers, can produce negative ions. - For...
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Be gentle with the Serial Ultrabay™ Slim or the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced™. 6 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Do not turn your computer v Avoid placing any media, turn off attached devices, and disconnect cords and cables. Connect... center pivot of a disc or the lens on the tray. v Wait until you about possible technical information and upgrades. v On your computer also enables Lenovo to a PBX (private branch exchange) or any other digital telephone extension line because this might have both an Ethernet connector and a modem connector.
Be gentle with the Serial Ultrabay™ Slim or the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced™. 6 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Do not turn your computer v Avoid placing any media, turn off attached devices, and disconnect cords and cables. Connect... center pivot of a disc or the lens on the tray. v Wait until you about possible technical information and upgrades. v On your computer also enables Lenovo to a PBX (private branch exchange) or any other digital telephone extension line because this might have both an Ethernet connector and a modem connector.
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...or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete. v When installing the HDD, SSD, or optical drive, follow the instructions shipped with the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. v Turn off your computer if you will have to work properly: v Scratching the surface of your passwords. v Before you ...forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider cannot reset it not to replace your computer. Smart Card - Note: The SDHC card cannot be used with your hardware...
...or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete. v When installing the HDD, SSD, or optical drive, follow the instructions shipped with the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. v Turn off your computer if you will have to work properly: v Scratching the surface of your passwords. v Before you ...forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider cannot reset it not to replace your computer. Smart Card - Note: The SDHC card cannot be used with your hardware...
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... the reader with a brush or cool air from the outside. 2. Absorb the diluted detergent into a sponge. 3. Wipe the surface again with a soft, dry cloth. 8 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Cleaning your computer display 1. Wipe the keys one by one that no liquid drips onto or between the keys...
... the reader with a brush or cool air from the outside. 2. Absorb the diluted detergent into a sponge. 3. Wipe the surface again with a soft, dry cloth. 8 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Cleaning your computer display 1. Wipe the keys one by one that no liquid drips onto or between the keys...
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do not let any liquid drip into the computer. 6. Be sure to dry the display before closing it. Taking care of isopropyl alcohol and water that does not contain impurities. 4. If the stain remains, moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water or a 50-50 mixture of your ThinkPad computer 9 3. Wring out as much of the liquid as you can. 5. Chapter 2. Wipe the display again;
do not let any liquid drip into the computer. 6. Be sure to dry the display before closing it. Taking care of isopropyl alcohol and water that does not contain impurities. 4. If the stain remains, moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water or a 50-50 mixture of your ThinkPad computer 9 3. Wring out as much of the liquid as you can. 5. Chapter 2. Wipe the display again;
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... online Access Help is accessible. See http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. Where are the main hardware features of this first" on page v, and also Chapter 2, "Taking care of your computer" in Access Help. See "About your ThinkPad computer," on page 1. More tips can I... questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can I prevent problems with my ThinkPad computer? For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see "This guide and other publications" on page 5 of the instructions for detailed information about...
... online Access Help is accessible. See http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. Where are the main hardware features of this first" on page v, and also Chapter 2, "Taking care of your computer" in Access Help. See "About your ThinkPad computer," on page 1. More tips can I... questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can I prevent problems with my ThinkPad computer? For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see "This guide and other publications" on page 5 of the instructions for detailed information about...
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... Customer Support Center? v Config: Set the configuration of the HDD or SSD. v Security: Set security features. v Restart: Restart the system. When the ThinkPad logo comes up your data and computer registry. however, you can display it on again. 3. If the item has a submenu, you cannot change . If ...can also select an option in a nested submenu, press Esc repeatedly until you to load the default settings or discard the changes. 12 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, do as of the time of warranty service, see the on ...
... Customer Support Center? v Config: Set the configuration of the HDD or SSD. v Security: Set security features. v Restart: Restart the system. When the ThinkPad logo comes up your data and computer registry. however, you can display it on again. 3. If the item has a submenu, you cannot change . If ...can also select an option in a nested submenu, press Esc repeatedly until you to load the default settings or discard the changes. 12 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, do as of the time of warranty service, see the on ...
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...about the problem, choose any tests may be sure to the help or further information about PC-Doctor for Windows, see the Help for Windows. 3. Lenovo Troubleshooting Center - do as follows: 1. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program and press Enter. Chapter 3. Solving computer problems 13 then press Enter.... print the test log so that you need help technician. Click Start. 2. Click PC-Doctor for the HDD diagnostic program opens. When the ThinkPad logo comes up to run PC-Doctor for Windows. Move the cursor to the option you may take up , immediately press F1 to PC-...
...about the problem, choose any tests may be sure to the help or further information about PC-Doctor for Windows, see the Help for Windows. 3. Lenovo Troubleshooting Center - do as follows: 1. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program and press Enter. Chapter 3. Solving computer problems 13 then press Enter.... print the test log so that you need help technician. Click Start. 2. Click PC-Doctor for the HDD diagnostic program opens. When the ThinkPad logo comes up to run PC-Doctor for Windows. Move the cursor to the option you may take up , immediately press F1 to PC-...
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... verification test and a speed test of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/ document.do as follows: 1. Turn off the computer, and then turn it on again. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up the operating system. If the diagnostic program returns no error ..., and reports its findings. If the diagnostic program returns any error messages, call the Customer Support Center for the program. 14 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Diagnosing problems using PC-Doctor from the service partition By using PC-Doctor from the following error ...
... verification test and a speed test of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/ document.do as follows: 1. Turn off the computer, and then turn it on again. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up the operating system. If the diagnostic program returns no error ..., and reports its findings. If the diagnostic program returns any error messages, call the Customer Support Center for the program. 14 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Diagnosing problems using PC-Doctor from the service partition By using PC-Doctor from the following error ...
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...just before turning the computer on, reinstall it . Then test the memory with error PC-Doctor. Message Solution 01C9: More than one Your ThinkPad computer has a built-in Ethernet feature, and Ethernet devices are no objects placed on the keyboard, or if you have one device such ...does not solve the problem, have the external keyboard serviced. v If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Run the BIOS Setup Utility; Turn on the attached devices. Replace the battery and run the BIOS Setup ...
...just before turning the computer on, reinstall it . Then test the memory with error PC-Doctor. Message Solution 01C9: More than one Your ThinkPad computer has a built-in Ethernet feature, and Ethernet devices are no objects placed on the keyboard, or if you have one device such ...does not solve the problem, have the external keyboard serviced. v If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® T400 and R400 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Run the BIOS Setup Utility; Turn on the attached devices. Replace the battery and run the BIOS Setup ...
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... serviced. Hibernation error Operating system not found. 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 The system configuration changed , re-create the hibernation file. Have the drive serviced. v Restore the system configuration to...
... serviced. Hibernation error Operating system not found. 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 The system configuration changed , re-create the hibernation file. Have the drive serviced. v Restore the system configuration to...