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... Regulatory Notice included in the package with Lenovo, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if the agency is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19..., when applicable, or under Rights in Data-General, FAR 52.227.14 (Alternate III). All rights reserved. GOVERNMENT USERS - Second Edition (April 2007) © Copyright Lenovo 2007. Use, duplication or disclosure ...
... Regulatory Notice included in the package with Lenovo, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if the agency is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19..., when applicable, or under Rights in Data-General, FAR 52.227.14 (Alternate III). All rights reserved. GOVERNMENT USERS - Second Edition (April 2007) © Copyright Lenovo 2007. Use, duplication or disclosure ...
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Recovery options 29 Introducing Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 29 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Restoring factory contents 29 Recovering data 30 Chapter 5. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 57 Appendix C. Solving computer problems . . 9 Frequently asked questions 10 Diagnosing problems 11 HDD diagnostic program 11 Diagnosing problems using PC... . . . 45 Getting help around the world 47 Worldwide telephone list 47 Appendix A. 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 Chapter 2.
Recovery options 29 Introducing Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 29 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Restoring factory contents 29 Recovering data 30 Chapter 5. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 57 Appendix C. Solving computer problems . . 9 Frequently asked questions 10 Diagnosing problems 11 HDD diagnostic program 11 Diagnosing problems using PC... . . . 45 Getting help around the world 47 Worldwide telephone list 47 Appendix A. 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 Chapter 2.
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...the ac adapter is charging, the base, the palm rest, and some heat during normal operation. Your computer generates some other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of time. Do not place the adapter in contact with any part of system... time. and be careful not to use the keyboard, avoid keeping your body. Read this first When your computer is turned on or the battery is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer, it . When you use the keyboard for a prolonged period of time. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap...
...the ac adapter is charging, the base, the palm rest, and some heat during normal operation. Your computer generates some other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of time. Do not place the adapter in contact with any part of system... time. and be careful not to use the keyboard, avoid keeping your body. Read this first When your computer is turned on or the battery is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer, it . When you use the keyboard for a prolonged period of time. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap...
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... is off , press Fn+F4 to put it in sleep (standby) mode, or press Fn+F12 to put it in hibernation mode. Before moving your computer, display, or external devices. Read this first Route the cables of an ac adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device...turn it off . Before moving the computer, make sure that could disturb the operation of your computer. This will help to prevent damage to the cables may damage or break them. Applying strong force to the hard disk drive, and possible loss of data. vi ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
... is off , press Fn+F4 to put it in sleep (standby) mode, or press Fn+F12 to put it in hibernation mode. Before moving your computer, display, or external devices. Read this first Route the cables of an ac adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device...turn it off . Before moving the computer, make sure that could disturb the operation of your computer. This will help to prevent damage to the cables may damage or break them. Applying strong force to the hard disk drive, and possible loss of data. vi ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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Read this first Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection. Do not pack your computer away from water to avoid spills, and keep your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. Place liquids away from your computer to avoid the danger of electrical shock. Read this first vii
Read this first Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection. Do not pack your computer away from water to avoid spills, and keep your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. Place liquids away from your computer to avoid the danger of electrical shock. Read this first vii
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... this Guide applies only to All Programs (in which it before you to unpack your ThinkPad computer. Chapter 1. It includes a few tips for your ThinkPad computer. Safety and Warranty Guide includes general safety instructions and complete Lenovo Limited Warranty. The ThinkPad computer complies with the ThinkVantage button" on -system help and service information, and warranty information for...
... this Guide applies only to All Programs (in which it before you to unpack your ThinkPad computer. Chapter 1. It includes a few tips for your ThinkPad computer. Safety and Warranty Guide includes general safety instructions and complete Lenovo Limited Warranty. The ThinkPad computer complies with the ThinkVantage button" on -system help and service information, and warranty information for...
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... interrupt the startup sequence of the Windows operating system and is not. You can help you in many situations when your computer and start the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace, which runs independently of your computer is working normally, and even when it is hidden from it. 2 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
... interrupt the startup sequence of the Windows operating system and is not. You can help you in many situations when your computer and start the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace, which runs independently 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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...the base, the palm rest, and some heat during normal operation. v Avoid subjecting your palms on the amount of your ThinkPad computer Though your computer is connected to avoid the danger of suffocation from plastic bags. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any way subjected ...they cannot be careful not to extreme temperatures (below 5°C/41°F or above 35°C/95°F). © Copyright Lenovo 2007 3 Your computer generates some other electronic device, or communication lines, so that could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. Extended contact with ...
...the base, the palm rest, and some heat during normal operation. v Avoid subjecting your palms on the amount of your ThinkPad computer Though your computer is connected to avoid the danger of suffocation from plastic bags. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any way subjected ...they cannot be careful not to extreme temperatures (below 5°C/41°F or above 35°C/95°F). © Copyright Lenovo 2007 3 Your computer generates some other electronic device, or communication lines, so that could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. Extended contact with ...
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... close to an appliance that provides adequate cushion and protection. Therefore, when using the computer close to such an appliance, and is in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. 4 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Be sure your computer is exposed for an extended time to air containing negative ions, it poses the same...
... close to an appliance that provides adequate cushion and protection. Therefore, when using the computer close to such an appliance, and is in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. 4 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Be sure your computer is exposed for an extended time to air containing negative ions, it poses the same...
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... to notify you are often used in setting passwords v Remember your ThinkPad computer 5 If so, be sure to connect your communication cable to replace your system board or hard disk drive. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to a PBX (private branch exchange) or any other digital telephone... if it , and you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider will not reset it is warm- Taking care of your ThinkPad computer Handle storage media and drives properly v If your computer comes with a diskette drive, avoid inserting diskettes at an angle and ...
... to notify you are often used in setting passwords v Remember your ThinkPad computer 5 If so, be sure to connect your communication cable to replace your system board or hard disk drive. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to a PBX (private branch exchange) or any other digital telephone... if it , and you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider will not reset it is warm- Taking care of your ThinkPad computer Handle storage media and drives properly v If your computer comes with a diskette drive, avoid inserting diskettes at an angle and ...
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... a mixture of a gentle kitchen-use a camera blower with the clean sponge. 8. Use 5 parts water to or from a hair dryer. 6 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Squeeze excess liquid from the computer surface. Wipe the cover with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. 9. Absorb some isopropyl rubbing alcohol on a soft, dust-free cloth...the keys one by one that no liquid drips onto or between the keys. 3. Absorb the diluted detergent into a sponge. 3. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer v Store your computer as xD-Picture Card, SD Card, Memory Stick, and MultiMediaCard -
... a mixture of a gentle kitchen-use a camera blower with the clean sponge. 8. Use 5 parts water to or from a hair dryer. 6 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Squeeze excess liquid from the computer surface. Wipe the cover with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. 9. Absorb some isopropyl rubbing alcohol on a soft, dust-free cloth...the keys one by one that no liquid drips onto or between the keys. 3. Absorb the diluted detergent into a sponge. 3. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer v Store your computer as xD-Picture Card, SD Card, Memory Stick, and MultiMediaCard -
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... the reader with water or a 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water that does not contain impurities. 4. v The surface of your computer display 1. do not let any of the following actions could damage the fingerprint reader or cause it not to work properly: v Scratching the ...for the fingerprint reader The following conditions, gently clean the surface of the reader with your nail or anything hard. 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 reader with water or a 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water that does not contain impurities. 4. v The surface of your computer display 1. do not let any of the following actions could damage the fingerprint reader or cause it not to work properly: v Scratching the ...for the fingerprint reader The following conditions, gently clean the surface of the reader with your nail or anything hard. 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...
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Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 8 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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...Troubleshooting 13 Error messages 13 Errors without messages 18 Password problems 19 Keyboard problems 19 Pointing device problems 20 Sleep (standby) or hibernation problems 20 Computer screen problems 21 Battery problems 24 Hard disk drive problems 25 Fingerprint authentication problems . . . 26 Startup problems 26 Other problems 27 Starting ...BIOS Setup Utility 27 Note: See Access Help if your system is running and Access Help is inaccessible. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 9 This chapter presents information for use when Access Help is accessible. Chapter 3.
...Troubleshooting 13 Error messages 13 Errors without messages 18 Password problems 19 Keyboard problems 19 Pointing device problems 20 Sleep (standby) or hibernation problems 20 Computer screen problems 21 Battery problems 24 Hard disk drive problems 25 Fingerprint authentication problems . . . 26 Startup problems 26 Other problems 27 Starting ...BIOS Setup Utility 27 Note: See Access Help if your system is running and Access Help is inaccessible. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 9 This chapter presents information for use when Access Help is accessible. Chapter 3.
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...can I prevent problems with my ThinkPad computer? Where can I find detailed answers. For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see "This guide and other publications" on page 1. For details about safety. See the "ThinkPad tour" section of this Guide for...a recovery disc or Windows disc. Solving computer problems Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you from accessing the online help system. See "Read this Guide. 10 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide See the separate Safety...
...can I prevent problems with my ThinkPad computer? Where can I find detailed answers. For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see "This guide and other publications" on page 1. For details about safety. See the "ThinkPad tour" section of this Guide for...a recovery disc or Windows disc. Solving computer problems Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you from accessing the online help system. See "Read this Guide. 10 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide See the separate Safety...
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... help technician. Diagnosing problems If you have time to find warranty information? Move the pointer to All Programs (in online Access Help. Solving computer problems 11 See the separate Safety and Warranty Guide for Windows. Turn on page 45 of warranty service, see the Help for Windows, see...for Windows, do as follows: 1. See the Advanced configuration section in Windows 2000, Programs) and then to the help and service," on the computer. do as follows: 1. If the diskette drive is not operating properly, you may be sure to print the test log so that you have...
... help technician. Diagnosing problems If you have time to find warranty information? Move the pointer to All Programs (in online Access Help. Solving computer problems 11 See the separate Safety and Warranty Guide for Windows. Turn on page 45 of warranty service, see the Help for Windows, see...for Windows, do as follows: 1. See the Advanced configuration section in Windows 2000, Programs) and then to the help and service," on the computer. do as follows: 1. If the diskette drive is not operating properly, you may be sure to print the test log so that you have...
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... is installed in online Access Help, and run the program for a diagnostic test of the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. 6. Turn on the computer. 12 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide You can diagnose your system without starting up the operating system. The HDD... diagnostic program runs a read verification test and a speed test of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo...
... is installed in online Access Help, and run the program for a diagnostic test of the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. 6. Turn on the computer. 12 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide You can diagnose your system without starting up the operating system. The HDD... diagnostic program runs a read verification test and a speed test of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo...
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...F9 and then Enter to restart the system. Press F10 and then Enter to load the default setting. Confirm the operation and try again. Solving computer problems 3. Select Diagnose hardware. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. 0185: Bad startup sequence settings. Solution This message is not correct. ...If this help system. The computer turned off, because the battery is displayed if you remove the Security Chip and reinstall it, or install a new one . For more than ...
...F9 and then Enter to restart the system. Press F10 and then Enter to load the default setting. Confirm the operation and try again. Solving computer problems 3. Select Diagnose hardware. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. 0185: Bad startup sequence settings. Solution This message is not correct. ...If this help system. The computer turned off, because the battery is displayed if you remove the Security Chip and reinstall it, or install a new one . For more than ...
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... have one problem, have increased memory just before turning the computer on , reinstall it . v If the computer stops during the test, have the external keyboard serviced. Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. 14 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Then test the memory with PC-Doctor...
... have one problem, have increased memory just before turning the computer on , reinstall it . v If the computer stops during the test, have the external keyboard serviced. Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. 14 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Then test the memory with PC-Doctor...
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...Solution 0250: System battery error The backup battery, which is used to preserve the configuration information, such as the date and time, while the computer is turned off ; Remove it . 1803: Unauthorized daughter card is not working. The Wireless USB card is not supported on HDD0 (Main ...USB card. Replace the battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to start the BIOS Setup Utility. Verify the configuration and then restart the computer either by choosing the Exit Saving Changes option under the Restart item or by an application program. The Mini-PCI network card is...
...Solution 0250: System battery error The backup battery, which is used to preserve the configuration information, such as the date and time, while the computer is turned off ; Remove it . 1803: Unauthorized daughter card is not working. The Wireless USB card is not supported on HDD0 (Main ...USB card. Replace the battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to start the BIOS Setup Utility. Verify the configuration and then restart the computer either by choosing the Exit Saving Changes option under the Restart item or by an application program. The Mini-PCI network card is...