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...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 Appendix C. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 5 Important tips 5 Be careful about where and how you work 5 Be... v Chapter 1. Upgrading and replacing devices 39 Replacing the battery 39 Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state drive 41 Replacing memory 48 Chapter 6. Finding information . . . . . 1 This guide and other publications . . . . . 1 Finding...
...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 Appendix C. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 5 Important tips 5 Be careful about where and how you work 5 Be... v Chapter 1. Upgrading and replacing devices 39 Replacing the battery 39 Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state drive 41 Replacing memory 48 Chapter 6. Finding information . . . . . 1 This guide and other publications . . . . . 1 Finding...
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Memory module - PC Card - Smart Card - If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider cannot reset it not to replace your system board, or HDD or SSD. v The optical drives installed on your computer cannot be used with the ThinkPad ...external and removable hard disk or optical drives in setting passwords v Remember your hardware, and apply pressure only where needed on the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. ExpressCard - Care for the Ultrabay Enhanced of the reader with your passwords. Chapter 2. The static electricity could damage...
Memory module - PC Card - Smart Card - If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider cannot reset it not to replace your system board, or HDD or SSD. v The optical drives installed on your computer cannot be used with the ThinkPad ...external and removable hard disk or optical drives in setting passwords v Remember your hardware, and apply pressure only where needed on the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. ExpressCard - Care for the Ultrabay Enhanced of the reader with your passwords. Chapter 2. The static electricity could damage...
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...of the instructions for the list of Customer Replaceable Units and the location of this Guide. See http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. More tips can I follow when using my ThinkPad computer? See "Problem solving" in the following : the HDD, the SSD, the PCI Express Mini Card..., the Modem Daughter Card, the memory, the keyboard, or the palm rest. Where can find the detailed specifications for use when Access Help is inaccessible. Your computer may have come with my ThinkPad computer? What safety precautions should I prevent problems with or ...
...of the instructions for the list of Customer Replaceable Units and the location of this Guide. See http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. More tips can I follow when using my ThinkPad computer? See "Problem solving" in the following : the HDD, the SSD, the PCI Express Mini Card..., the Modem Daughter Card, the memory, the keyboard, or the palm rest. Where can find the detailed specifications for use when Access Help is inaccessible. Your computer may have come with my ThinkPad computer? What safety precautions should I prevent problems with or ...
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... built-in keyboard operates correctly. v If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Then test the memory with error PC-Doctor. Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. 0231: System RAM error The system RAM failed. Run the BIOS Setup Utility; Then test...
... built-in keyboard operates correctly. v If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Then test the memory with error PC-Doctor. Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. 0231: System RAM error The system RAM failed. Run the BIOS Setup Utility; Then test...
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... have the computer serviced. 0271: Date and time Neither the date nor the time is not supported on this computer. If only memory one memory module is not supported on this computer. Power off and remove the miniPCI network card. Power off and remove the daughter card. ... been corrupted by pressing F10. Remove it . 1805: Unauthorized Wireless USB card is plugged in - Remove it . 1830: Invalid The current memory configuration is plugged in - Set the error date and time, using the BIOS Setup Utility. 0280: Previous boot Your computer was previously unable ...
... have the computer serviced. 0271: Date and time Neither the date nor the time is not supported on this computer. If only memory one memory module is not supported on this computer. Power off and remove the miniPCI network card. Power off and remove the daughter card. ... been corrupted by pressing F10. Remove it . 1805: Unauthorized Wireless USB card is plugged in - Remove it . 1830: Invalid The current memory configuration is plugged in - Set the error date and time, using the BIOS Setup Utility. 0280: Previous boot Your computer was previously unable ...
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... the password and press Enter to use the computer. An HDD or SSD password is correctly installed. Hibernation error Operating system not found. v If the memory size has been changed between the time your computer entered hibernation mode and the time it was before your computer cannot resume normal operation. The... . Type the supervisor password and press Enter. If you still see the same error message, check the boot sequence, using the BIOS Setup Utility. 18 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
... the password and press Enter to use the computer. An HDD or SSD password is correctly installed. Hibernation error Operating system not found. v If the memory size has been changed between the time your computer entered hibernation mode and the time it was before your computer cannot resume normal operation. The... . Type the supervisor password and press Enter. If you still see the same error message, check the boot sequence, using the BIOS Setup Utility. 18 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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... F9 and then Enter to device=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS and save this file. Cannot boot from . If memory modules are installed in both of four short beeps Five beeps If only one memory module is installed, make sure that they are installed correctly. Edit C:\CONFIG.SYS and change a line from boot...
... F9 and then Enter to device=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS and save this file. Cannot boot from . If memory modules are installed in both of four short beeps Five beeps If only one memory module is installed, make sure that they are installed correctly. Edit C:\CONFIG.SYS and change a line from boot...
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... be charged for parts and service. Verify that the memory is not operating properly. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to ensure a proper connection. Chapter 3. Verify the proper memory configuration and compatibility including the maximum memory size and the memory speed. Solution: 1. Follow the appropriate corrective actions for Windows...
... be charged for parts and service. Verify that the memory is not operating properly. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to ensure a proper connection. Chapter 3. Verify the proper memory configuration and compatibility including the maximum memory size and the memory speed. Solution: 1. Follow the appropriate corrective actions for Windows...
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...Remove the battery. 5. Turn the computer over . 4. You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by your computer. If you incorrectly install the optional memory or install an unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to make programs run faster. Connect the... dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) unbuffered small outline dual inline memory module (SO-DIMM), available as an option, in your body, which could damage the SO-DIMM. Do not touch the contact edge of your computer. Remove the palm rest. 48 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting ...
...Remove the battery. 5. Turn the computer over . 4. You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by your computer. If you incorrectly install the optional memory or install an unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to make programs run faster. Connect the... dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) unbuffered small outline dual inline memory module (SO-DIMM), available as an option, in your body, which could damage the SO-DIMM. Do not touch the contact edge of your computer. Remove the palm rest. 48 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting ...
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... of the socket at the same time. Be sure to make room for future use. 7. If the two SO-DIMMs are already installed in the memory slots, remove an SO-DIMM to save it for the new one by pressing out on the latches on the contact edge of the palm... rest cable by pulling the tab with your fingers. c. Attention: To avoid damaging the SO-DIMM, do not touch its contact edge. 50 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
... of the socket at the same time. Be sure to make room for future use. 7. If the two SO-DIMMs are already installed in the memory slots, remove an SO-DIMM to save it for the new one by pressing out on the latches on the contact edge of the palm... rest cable by pulling the tab with your fingers. c. Attention: To avoid damaging the SO-DIMM, do not touch its contact edge. 50 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in only one of the two memory slots, install it snaps into the socket at an angle of the socket, insert the SO-DIMM into place. 10. Pivot the SO-DIMM downward until it in the lower slot. 2 1 2 1 9. 8. Upgrading and replacing devices 51 Chapter 5. With the notched end of the SO-DIMM toward the contact edge side of about 20 degrees 1 ; Note: If you install a memory module in the slot and does not move easily. then press it firmly 2 .
Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in only one of the two memory slots, install it snaps into the socket at an angle of the socket, insert the SO-DIMM into place. 10. Pivot the SO-DIMM downward until it in the lower slot. 2 1 2 1 9. 8. Upgrading and replacing devices 51 Chapter 5. With the notched end of the SO-DIMM toward the contact edge side of about 20 degrees 1 ; Note: If you install a memory module in the slot and does not move easily. then press it firmly 2 .
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... shows the total amount of the palm rest until it clicks into place. Push the front side of memory installed in your computer. Reinstall the battery. 13. Upgrading and replacing devices 53 When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the computer. c. Turn the computer over . Turn on the computer...
... shows the total amount of the palm rest until it clicks into place. Push the front side of memory installed in your computer. Reinstall the battery. 13. Upgrading and replacing devices 53 When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the computer. c. Turn the computer over . Turn on the computer...
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...parts within the computer that the customer can be removed and installed by customers or, during the warranty period, by a Lenovo service technician. To start the Access Help program, click Start, move the pointer to ThinkVantage. then to All Programs; Additionally...Lenovo 2008 67 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are computer parts that are secured by more than two screws. There are easy to remove and replace. If you are unable to remove a maximum of the following page. In some technical skill, as well as tools such as memory...
...parts within the computer that the customer can be removed and installed by customers or, during the warranty period, by a Lenovo service technician. To start the Access Help program, click Start, move the pointer to ThinkVantage. then to All Programs; Additionally...Lenovo 2008 67 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are computer parts that are secured by more than two screws. There are easy to remove and replace. If you are unable to remove a maximum of the following page. In some technical skill, as well as tools such as memory...
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... Help AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter TrackPoint cap Battery Storage device (HDD or SSD) Ultrabay device Memory Palm rest PCI Express Mini Card for your country or region, see Chapter 3, Warranty Information in the Safety... only computer parts provided by Lenovo. For warranty information about the CRUs for wireless LAN Intel® Turbo Memory card Keyboard Self-service CRUs X X X X X X X X X Optional-service CRUs X X X X X X X Online Hardware Maintenance Manual X X X X X X X X Online Video X X X X X X X X 68 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v...
... Help AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter TrackPoint cap Battery Storage device (HDD or SSD) Ultrabay device Memory Palm rest PCI Express Mini Card for your country or region, see Chapter 3, Warranty Information in the Safety... only computer parts provided by Lenovo. For warranty information about the CRUs for wireless LAN Intel® Turbo Memory card Keyboard Self-service CRUs X X X X X X X X X Optional-service CRUs X X X X X X X Online Hardware Maintenance Manual X X X X X X X X Online Video X X X X X X X X 68 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v...
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... 1394 connector v RJ11 Modem connector v RJ45 Ethernet connector v Serial Ultrabay Enhanced v Docking connector © Copyright Lenovo 2008 69 Appendix C. then from the pull down menu select Properties. Memory v Double data rate (DDR) 3 synchronous dynamic random access memory Storage device v 1.8-inch (46 mm) solid state drive or 2.5-inch (64 mm) hard disk drive Display...
... 1394 connector v RJ11 Modem connector v RJ45 Ethernet connector v Serial Ultrabay Enhanced v Docking connector © Copyright Lenovo 2008 69 Appendix C. then from the pull down menu select Properties. Memory v Double data rate (DDR) 3 synchronous dynamic random access memory Storage device v 1.8-inch (46 mm) solid state drive or 2.5-inch (64 mm) hard disk drive Display...
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... 6 E error messages troubleshooting 15 F factory contents restoring 36 features hardware 69 features and specifications 69 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 finding information 1 fingerprint reader caring for 7 troubleshooting 33 frequently asked questions 11 H hard disk drive diagnosing 13 ... 41 help and service 55 hibernation mode troubleshooting 25 I important instructions v important tips 5 K keyboard cleaning 8 troubleshooting 24 M memory replacing 48 troubleshooting 23 modem connection 6 N negative ions 5 notices 73 electronic emissions 74 EU environmental 77 Export classification 74 FCC...
... 6 E error messages troubleshooting 15 F factory contents restoring 36 features hardware 69 features and specifications 69 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 finding information 1 fingerprint reader caring for 7 troubleshooting 33 frequently asked questions 11 H hard disk drive diagnosing 13 ... 41 help and service 55 hibernation mode troubleshooting 25 I important instructions v important tips 5 K keyboard cleaning 8 troubleshooting 24 M memory replacing 48 troubleshooting 23 modem connection 6 N negative ions 5 notices 73 electronic emissions 74 EU environmental 77 Export classification 74 FCC...
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troubleshooting (continued) error messages 15 errors without messages 21 fingerprint reader 33 keyboard 24 memory 23 password 23 pointing device 24 sleep or hibernation 25 startup problems 33 storage device 31 U upgrading devices 39 W warranty information 63 Web help 55 worldwide support telephone list 57 84 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
troubleshooting (continued) error messages 15 errors without messages 21 fingerprint reader 33 keyboard 24 memory 23 password 23 pointing device 24 sleep or hibernation 25 startup problems 33 storage device 31 U upgrading devices 39 W warranty information 63 Web help 55 worldwide support telephone list 57 84 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide