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To refer to them, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support, click Troubleshooting, and then click User's guides and manuals. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been uploaded on page 61. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products... limited and restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. The Safety and Warranty Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract,...
To refer to them, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support, click Troubleshooting, and then click User's guides and manuals. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been uploaded on page 61. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products... limited and restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. The Safety and Warranty Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract,...
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Notice for users in the U.S.A 65 ENERGY STAR model information . . . . 66 Notice for Regulatory information . . . . 68 Trademarks 69 Index 71 iv ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
Notice for users in the U.S.A 65 ENERGY STAR model information . . . . 66 Notice for Regulatory information . . . . 68 Trademarks 69 Index 71 iv ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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... of the following: v Press the Lenovo CareSM button. Safety and Warranty Guide includes general safety instructions and complete Lenovo™ Limited Warranty. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 1 Finding information This guide and other publications Setup Instructions helps you to unpack your ThinkPad computer. This Service and Troubleshooting Guide provides information about your ThinkPad computer, basic troubleshooting information, some recovery...
... of the following: v Press the Lenovo CareSM button. Safety and Warranty Guide includes general safety instructions and complete Lenovo™ Limited Warranty. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 1 Finding information This guide and other publications Setup Instructions helps you to unpack your ThinkPad computer. This Service and Troubleshooting Guide provides information about your ThinkPad computer, basic troubleshooting information, some recovery...
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...restore the settings to their original state as follows: 1. v Restart: Restart the system. When the ThinkPad logo comes up your computer, including the warranty period and type of this Guide. Change the items you want is displayed. 5. Note: If you , see Appendix A, "Warranty ... the time of data, back up , immediately press F1 to load manufacture default or user defaults settings or discard the changes. 8 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If you have set a supervisor password, the BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after you ...
...restore the settings to their original state as follows: 1. v Restart: Restart the system. When the ThinkPad logo comes up your computer, including the warranty period and type of this Guide. Change the items you want is displayed. 5. Note: If you , see Appendix A, "Warranty ... the time of data, back up , immediately press F1 to load manufacture default or user defaults settings or discard the changes. 8 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If you have set a supervisor password, the BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after you ...
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... some systems when no bootable device can be displayed if Virus Detection is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM). 12 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Capable but Command Failed The BIOS tried to a hard disk, but the command transaction failed. message to send a S.M.A.R.T. error reporting standard... to replace the hard disk. 8400: BootSector Write !! If the BIOS detects possible virus activity, it detects an imminent failure. This message will prompt the user.
... some systems when no bootable device can be displayed if Virus Detection is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM). 12 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Capable but Command Failed The BIOS tried to a hard disk, but the command transaction failed. message to send a S.M.A.R.T. error reporting standard... to replace the hard disk. 8400: BootSector Write !! If the BIOS detects possible virus activity, it detects an imminent failure. This message will prompt the user.
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... is pressed during the BIOS POST. Indicates that the CMOS data has been changed by the BIOS. 14 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide This may occur for both Supervisor and User password verification. 8709: Unknown BIOS error. This error can be resolved by using AMIBIOS Setup. 8700: KBC BAT.... Unsupported USB device found device is not detected. 8703: PS2 Mouse not PS2 Mouse support is not detected 8704: Keyboard/Interface Error Keyboard Controller failure. User needs to unlock the keyboard to reboot the machine.
... is pressed during the BIOS POST. Indicates that the CMOS data has been changed by the BIOS. 14 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide This may occur for both Supervisor and User password verification. 8709: Unknown BIOS error. This error can be resolved by using AMIBIOS Setup. 8700: KBC BAT.... Unsupported USB device found device is not detected. 8703: PS2 Mouse not PS2 Mouse support is not detected 8704: Keyboard/Interface Error Keyboard Controller failure. User needs to unlock the keyboard to reboot the machine.
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...Lenovo Web sites are provided for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and has an Export Classification Control Number (ECCN) of the following information refers to ThinkPad SL300, SL400, and SL500, machine type 2738, 2743...be re-exported except to any of those Web sites. Users of those Web sites is encouraged to try to correct ...Lenovo product, and use or distribute any of the FCC Rules. v Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 62 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
...Lenovo Web sites are provided for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and has an Export Classification Control Number (ECCN) of the following information refers to ThinkPad SL300, SL400, and SL500, machine type 2738, 2743...be re-exported except to any of those Web sites. Users of those Web sites is encouraged to try to correct ...Lenovo product, and use or distribute any of the FCC Rules. v Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 62 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
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Notice for Regulatory information The latest Regulatory Notice has been uploaded on the Web site. To refer to it, go to bring the computer out of standby check box. 8. 7. Click OK. Clear the Allow this device to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support, click Troubleshooting, and then click User's guides and manuals. 68 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
Notice for Regulatory information The latest Regulatory Notice has been uploaded on the Web site. To refer to it, go to bring the computer out of standby check box. 8. 7. Click OK. Clear the Allow this device to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support, click Troubleshooting, and then click User's guides and manuals. 68 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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...upgrading 34 help and service 45 hibernation mode troubleshooting 20 I important instructions v important tips 3 K keyboard cleaning 6 troubleshooting 19 L Lenovo Care 2 Lenovo Care button 1, 2 M memory replacing 37 troubleshooting 18 modem connection 4 N negative ions 3 notices 61 electronic emissions 62 EU ... for US users 65 Regulatory information 68 P packing material 3 password setting 5 troubleshooting 18 PC-Doctor 9 for Windows 9 pointing device troubleshooting 19 product features 57 product specifications 58 product warranty 53 International Warranty Service 47 publication guide 1 R ...
...upgrading 34 help and service 45 hibernation mode troubleshooting 20 I important instructions v important tips 3 K keyboard cleaning 6 troubleshooting 19 L Lenovo Care 2 Lenovo Care button 1, 2 M memory replacing 37 troubleshooting 18 modem connection 4 N negative ions 3 notices 61 electronic emissions 62 EU ... for US users 65 Regulatory information 68 P packing material 3 password setting 5 troubleshooting 18 PC-Doctor 9 for Windows 9 pointing device troubleshooting 19 product features 57 product specifications 58 product warranty 53 International Warranty Service 47 publication guide 1 R ...