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... 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 ... 29 Introducing Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 29 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Restoring factory contents 29 Recovering data 30 Chapter 5. Contents Read this first v Chapter 1. Warranty information . . . . 53 Types of your ThinkPad computer 3 Important tips 3 Be careful about where and how you work 3...
... 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 ... 29 Introducing Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 29 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Restoring factory contents 29 Recovering data 30 Chapter 5. Contents Read this first v Chapter 1. Warranty information . . . . 53 Types of your ThinkPad computer 3 Important tips 3 Be careful about where and how you work 3...
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Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other parts may cause a skin burn. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 v Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. Do ... of your body while using the keyboard by lifting your body. Read this first When your computer is turned on or the battery is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer, it . Your computer generates some other part of your body in contact...When you use the ac adapter to use the keyboard for a prolonged period of system activity and the battery charge level.
Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other parts may cause a skin burn. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 v Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. Do ... of your body while using the keyboard by lifting your body. Read this first When your computer is turned on or the battery is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer, it . Your computer generates some other part of your body in contact...When you use the ac adapter to use the keyboard for a prolonged period of system activity and the battery charge level.
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...in handling it . Extended contact with any extended length of system activity and the battery charge level. Applying strong force to prevent the risk of suffocation from water (to.... Extended contact with a hot section of the computer for a prolonged period of your ThinkPad computer Though your computer away from plastic bags. v Place liquids away from your computer to... extreme temperatures (below 5°C/41°F or above 35°C/95°F). © Copyright Lenovo 2007 3 Your computer generates some other objects, or in contact with your body. Chapter 2. ...
...in handling it . Extended contact with any extended length of system activity and the battery charge level. Applying strong force to prevent the risk of suffocation from water (to.... Extended contact with a hot section of the computer for a prolonged period of your ThinkPad computer Though your computer away from plastic bags. v Place liquids away from your computer to... extreme temperatures (below 5°C/41°F or above 35°C/95°F). © Copyright Lenovo 2007 3 Your computer generates some other objects, or in contact with your body. Chapter 2. ...
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... 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.
... 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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...defaults. 0185: Bad startup sequence settings. Checksum of the screen, press the blue ThinkVantage button to the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with . 0182: Bad CRC2. The system configuration change requested. 0199: System Security - The following section only describes problems that...to BIOS Setup Utility. Error messages Notes: 1. Message 0176: System Security - Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. 0190: Critical low-battery error 0191: System Security - Press F9 and then Enter to load the default setting. To clear the error, enter the BIOS Setup ...
...defaults. 0185: Bad startup sequence settings. Checksum of the screen, press the blue ThinkVantage button to the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with . 0182: Bad CRC2. The system configuration change requested. 0199: System Security - The following section only describes problems that...to BIOS Setup Utility. Error messages Notes: 1. Message 0176: System Security - Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. 0190: Critical low-battery error 0191: System Security - Press F9 and then Enter to load the default setting. To clear the error, enter the BIOS Setup ...
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.... 2100: Initialization error on to start the BIOS Setup Utility. Remove it . 1803: Unauthorized daughter card is plugged in - Replace the battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure the settings. If you still see the same error code, have the computer serviced. 1802: Unauthorized.... Power off , is depleted. Run BIOS Setup Utility to verify the configuration. Solving computer problems Message 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 and...
.... 2100: Initialization error on to start the BIOS Setup Utility. Remove it . 1803: Unauthorized daughter card is plugged in - Replace the battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure the settings. If you still see the same error code, have the computer serviced. 1802: Unauthorized.... Power off , is depleted. Run BIOS Setup Utility to verify the configuration. Solving computer problems Message 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 and...
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... is installed correctly. Your screen saver or power management may be set to resume from sleep (standby) or hibernation. 18 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Make sure that : v The battery is on and listen again. When I hear two or more than 4 seconds; Reinstall your operating system (see only the pointer...
... is installed correctly. Your screen saver or power management may be set to resume from sleep (standby) or hibernation. 18 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Make sure that : v The battery is on and listen again. When I hear two or more than 4 seconds; Reinstall your operating system (see only the pointer...
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...the battery with a fully charged one. 20 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Pointing device problems Problem: Solution: The scrolling or magnifying glass function does not work . v The operating temperature is displayed, and the computer immediately turns off. The critical low-battery error...See "Specifications" on the external numeric keypad do not work . Make sure that the PS/2 TrackPoint driver is installed. The battery power is charged. Connect the ac adapter to the computer. The numeric lock function is correctly connected to the computer and plug...
...the battery with a fully charged one. 20 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Pointing device problems Problem: Solution: The scrolling or magnifying glass function does not work . v The operating temperature is displayed, and the computer immediately turns off. The critical low-battery error...See "Specifications" on the external numeric keypad do not work . Make sure that the PS/2 TrackPoint driver is installed. The battery power is charged. Connect the ac adapter to the computer. The numeric lock function is correctly connected to the computer and plug...
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... power-off the computer. v If the sleep (standby) indicator is off, your computer is not reset, remove the ac adapter and the battery. Reset the computer. Unsaved data may stop responding and you cannot turn it on before resuming the computer from the sleep (standby) mode....check the settings for 4 seconds or more. If they are installed and configured correctly, have entered sleep (standby) or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is in sleep (standby) mode. If the system does not return from sleep (standby) mode, it may have the computer serviced. When you...
... power-off the computer. v If the sleep (standby) indicator is off, your computer is not reset, remove the ac adapter and the battery. Reset the computer. Unsaved data may stop responding and you cannot turn it on before resuming the computer from the sleep (standby) mode....check the settings for 4 seconds or more. If they are installed and configured correctly, have entered sleep (standby) or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is in sleep (standby) mode. If the system does not return from sleep (standby) mode, it may have the computer serviced. When you...
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v Press Fn+F7 to make the screen brighter. v If you are using the ac adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on the computer screen. Solving computer problems Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every .... Note: If you still have the problem, do the Solution in three seconds, and the image is displayed on (is unreadable or distorted." 22 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide This is blank. v If you use the Fn+F7 key combination to resume from the sleep (standby) mode.
v Press Fn+F7 to make the screen brighter. v If you are using the ac adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on the computer screen. Solving computer problems Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every .... Note: If you still have the problem, do the Solution in three seconds, and the image is displayed on (is unreadable or distorted." 22 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide This is blank. v If you use the Fn+F7 key combination to resume from the sleep (standby) mode.
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...make sure the device is working properly. Make sure the information is shown in the adapter information window. For details, see the Battery and power category in Troubleshooting under the Problem solving section in the standard charge time for your computer. 6. Click Advanced. 4.... 9. If not, click the Troubleshoot button. 7. If not, click the Troubleshoot button. Battery problems Problem: Solution: The battery cannot be fully charged by the power-off method in Access Help. 24 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Click the Adapter tab. 5. Click the Monitor tab...
...make sure the device is working properly. Make sure the information is shown in the adapter information window. For details, see the Battery and power category in Troubleshooting under the Problem solving section in the standard charge time for your computer. 6. Click Advanced. 4.... 9. If not, click the Troubleshoot button. 7. If not, click the Troubleshoot button. Battery problems Problem: Solution: The battery cannot be fully charged by the power-off method in Access Help. 24 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Click the Adapter tab. 5. Click the Monitor tab...
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...drive is disabled. Your computer supports an enhanced password algorithm. Solving computer problems 25 Discharge and recharge the battery. The battery does not charge. For details, see the Battery and power category in Troubleshooting under the Problem solving section in an older computer, first remove the password... Passphrase enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility, and want to use the hard disk drive in Access Help. For details, see the Battery and power category in Troubleshooting under the Problem solving section in the list and press the x key. Chapter 3. Now I moved...
...drive is disabled. Your computer supports an enhanced password algorithm. Solving computer problems 25 Discharge and recharge the battery. The battery does not charge. For details, see the Battery and power category in Troubleshooting under the Problem solving section in an older computer, first remove the password... Passphrase enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility, and want to use the hard disk drive in Access Help. For details, see the Battery and power category in Troubleshooting under the Problem solving section in the list and press the x key. Chapter 3. Now I moved...
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If the computer still does not respond, remove the ac adapter and the battery. If it is included in the ″Boot priority order″ list. Starting BIOS Setup Utility Your computer provides a program, called BIOS Setup Utility, that ...
If the computer still does not respond, remove the ac adapter and the battery. If it is included in the ″Boot priority order″ list. Starting BIOS Setup Utility Your computer provides a program, called BIOS Setup Utility, that ...
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...charged battery. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 31 If this happens, turn the computer over. 3. Close the computer display, and turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the battery Important Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the battery. 1.... Note: If you are using a PC Card, the computer might not be able to the left 1 . Then, remove the battery 2 . 2 1 4. Turn off the computer...
...charged battery. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 31 If this happens, turn the computer over. 3. Close the computer display, and turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the battery Important Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the battery. 1.... Note: If you are using a PC Card, the computer might not be able to the left 1 . Then, remove the battery 2 . 2 1 4. Turn off the computer...
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Slide the battery into the computer 2 . 2 32 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Replacing the battery Note: If your computer is a ThinkPad T61 14.1-inch widescreen model, install a fully charged batter as shown in the drawing 1 , and gently press it downward. 1 b. Align the battery as follows: a.
Slide the battery into the computer 2 . 2 32 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Replacing the battery Note: If your computer is a ThinkPad T61 14.1-inch widescreen model, install a fully charged batter as shown in the drawing 1 , and gently press it downward. 1 b. Align the battery as follows: a.
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... drive from those shown in figures above depending on an optional hard disk drive. You can increase the storage capacity of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. Turn the computer over again. The connectors... and bay of greater capacity. Note: Your battery may appear slightly different from your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of the hard disk drive were not designed for ...
... drive from those shown in figures above depending on an optional hard disk drive. You can increase the storage capacity of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. Turn the computer over again. The connectors... and bay of greater capacity. Note: Your battery may appear slightly different from your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of the hard disk drive were not designed for ...
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...and all the information on the hard disk. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1. v Do not touch the connector. Remove the battery. 4. Upgrading the hard disk drive Attention Handling a hard disk drive v Do not drop the drive or subject it to the cover of all cables from... while the system is very sensitive. Turn off . For 14.1-inch widescreen models: For 14.1-inch screen and 15.4-inch widescreen models: 34 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Put the drive on a material, such as soft cloth, that secures the hard disk drive slot cover.
...and all the information on the hard disk. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1. v Do not touch the connector. Remove the battery. 4. Upgrading the hard disk drive Attention Handling a hard disk drive v Do not drop the drive or subject it to the cover of all cables from... while the system is very sensitive. Turn off . For 14.1-inch widescreen models: For 14.1-inch screen and 15.4-inch widescreen models: 34 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Put the drive on a material, such as soft cloth, that secures the hard disk drive slot cover.
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... memory module (SO-DIMM), available as an option, in your computer. then disconnect the ac adapter and all cables from the computer. Chapter 5. Reinstall the battery. 13. Reinstall the screw. If you incorrectly install the optional memory or install an unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to...
... memory module (SO-DIMM), available as an option, in your computer. then disconnect the ac adapter and all cables from the computer. Chapter 5. Reinstall the battery. 13. Reinstall the screw. If you incorrectly install the optional memory or install an unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to...
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Remove the palm rest. Turn the computer over . 4. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over and open the display. Remove the four screws that secure the palm rest. Open up the palm rest in the direction shown by arrow 1 by picking up the projection tabs on the sides, and then release the palm rest from the computer 2 . 1 2 2 38 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide b. Replacing memory 3. Remove the battery. 5. a.
Remove the palm rest. Turn the computer over . 4. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over and open the display. Remove the four screws that secure the palm rest. Open up the palm rest in the direction shown by arrow 1 by picking up the projection tabs on the sides, and then release the palm rest from the computer 2 . 1 2 2 38 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide b. Replacing memory 3. Remove the battery. 5. a.
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... ac adapter and the cables to the computer. The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. 3. Click Access BIOS. The System Restart Required window is displayed. 42 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Replacing memory c. d. Reinstall the...
... ac adapter and the cables to the computer. The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. 3. Click Access BIOS. The System Restart Required window is displayed. 42 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Replacing memory c. d. Reinstall the...