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... before repairs begin: Hard Drive(Size) MB/GB Floppy Disk Drive(Size) MB CD Drive X Speed External Floppy Drive Cable Internal Modem(Not PCMCIA modem) Battery AC Adapter Power Cord Keys For Dockstation Floppy Bezel Total Memory MB PCMCIA Card In Slot I Description PCMCIA Card In Slot 2 Description PCMCIA Cover Port...
... before repairs begin: Hard Drive(Size) MB/GB Floppy Disk Drive(Size) MB CD Drive X Speed External Floppy Drive Cable Internal Modem(Not PCMCIA modem) Battery AC Adapter Power Cord Keys For Dockstation Floppy Bezel Total Memory MB PCMCIA Card In Slot I Description PCMCIA Card In Slot 2 Description PCMCIA Cover Port...
English - ThinkPad A21e(2655) and A22e Setup Guide
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Match the items on this list with the items in the box. h Computer h Battery pack h Telephone cable h Power cord h AC adapter h Books: v Setup Guide v Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Manual package for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad A Series computer (machine type 2655). If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase. Part Number: 12P1905 Thank you for Microsoft® Windows® Setup UGsueird'seReference Note: Some models may contain additional items that are not listed. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 1
Match the items on this list with the items in the box. h Computer h Battery pack h Telephone cable h Power cord h AC adapter h Books: v Setup Guide v Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Manual package for purchasing the IBM ThinkPad A Series computer (machine type 2655). If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase. Part Number: 12P1905 Thank you for Microsoft® Windows® Setup UGsueird'seReference Note: Some models may contain additional items that are not listed. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 1
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Connect the ac adapter to a power source. Installing the battery. Setting up your computer 1. Align the left side of the battery with the left side of the computer). Make the connections in the computer 1 ; Connecting to the computer's power jack (at the rear of the battery space in the order shown. 2 then gently push the battery into the space 2 . 2.
Connect the ac adapter to a power source. Installing the battery. Setting up your computer 1. Align the left side of the battery with the left side of the computer). Make the connections in the computer 1 ; Connecting to the computer's power jack (at the rear of the battery space in the order shown. 2 then gently push the battery into the space 2 . 2.
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...computer dissipates some drives. v Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children to prevent the risk of an explosion if the battery pack is danger of suffocation from plastic bags. There is incorrectly replaced, exposed to you. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2000.... beam contained in or near water. IBM may use your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is disposed of this might result in landfills. US Government Users Restricted Rights - v To avoid electric shock, do not allow disclaimer...
...computer dissipates some drives. v Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children to prevent the risk of an explosion if the battery pack is danger of suffocation from plastic bags. There is incorrectly replaced, exposed to you. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2000.... beam contained in or near water. IBM may use your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is disposed of this might result in landfills. US Government Users Restricted Rights - v To avoid electric shock, do not allow disclaimer...
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Access ThinkPad includes a comprehensive, on-board help and support. Find information about accessories and software updates, small business offerings, and help and information center for your battery v Troubleshoot problems v Contact IBM for your presentation v Use passwords and other security features v Install, ...network v Set up a projector for service and support v Perform many other tasks iv ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Whenever you have a question about your ThinkPad computer and its features by browsing the table of contents, using the Quick Search or ...
Access ThinkPad includes a comprehensive, on-board help and support. Find information about accessories and software updates, small business offerings, and help and information center for your battery v Troubleshoot problems v Contact IBM for your presentation v Use passwords and other security features v Install, ...network v Set up a projector for service and support v Perform many other tasks iv ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Whenever you have a question about your ThinkPad computer and its features by browsing the table of contents, using the Quick Search or ...
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Use the controls shown to perform certain tasks, such as replacing your battery, inserting a PC card, or upgrading your help system contain brief video clips that show you how to play, pause, and rewind the video clip. Finding information with Access ThinkPad v Some of the topics in your memory.
Use the controls shown to perform certain tasks, such as replacing your battery, inserting a PC card, or upgrading your help system contain brief video clips that show you how to play, pause, and rewind the video clip. Finding information with Access ThinkPad v Some of the topics in your memory.
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...24 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 25 Recover pre-installed software 26 Upgrading the hard disk drive 29 Replacing the battery 31 Chapter 3. Important safety instructions 39 Modem safety information 41 Laser compliance statement 42 Appendix B. Product warranties... and notices 45 Warranty Statements 45 IBM Statement of your new ThinkPad computer 1 Your ThinkPad at a glance 2 Features 3 Specifications 5 Caring for your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 Chapter 2. Overview of Limited Warranty for European Union countries. . . ...
...24 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 25 Recover pre-installed software 26 Upgrading the hard disk drive 29 Replacing the battery 31 Chapter 3. Important safety instructions 39 Modem safety information 41 Laser compliance statement 42 Appendix B. Product warranties... and notices 45 Warranty Statements 45 IBM Statement of your new ThinkPad computer 1 Your ThinkPad at a glance 2 Features 3 Specifications 5 Caring for your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 Chapter 2. Overview of Limited Warranty for European Union countries. . . ...
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... with no diskette in the drive: 8% to 95% - Maximum operating temperature, 31.3°C (88° F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at 50 to 60 Hz v Input rating of your new ThinkPad computer 5 Overview of the ac adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz... Battery pack v Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack - Specifications Specifications Size v Width: 304.8 mm (12.0 in.) v Depth: 254.0 mm (10.0 in.) v Height: 35...
... with no diskette in the drive: 8% to 95% - Maximum operating temperature, 31.3°C (88° F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at 50 to 60 Hz v Input rating of your new ThinkPad computer 5 Overview of the ac adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz... Battery pack v Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack - Specifications Specifications Size v Width: 304.8 mm (12.0 in.) v Depth: 254.0 mm (10.0 in.) v Height: 35...
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...keyboard or under the keyboard. Carry your computer properly v Before moving it. Caring for your ThinkPad computer Caring for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is charging. By following these important tips, you need to avoid the danger of system ... subjecting your computer, display, or external devices. This will get the most use common sense in handling it by the display. 6 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Important tips: Be careful about where and how you work environments, you will prevent damage to the hard disk drive...
...keyboard or under the keyboard. Carry your computer properly v Before moving it. Caring for your ThinkPad computer Caring for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is charging. By following these important tips, you need to avoid the danger of system ... subjecting your computer, display, or external devices. This will get the most use common sense in handling it by the display. 6 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Important tips: Be careful about where and how you work environments, you will prevent damage to the hard disk drive...
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Chapter 2. Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems 10 Troubleshooting 11 Error messages 11 Errors without messages 14 Password problems 15 A power switch problem 15 Keyboard problems 15 TrackPoint problems 16 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 17 Computer screen problems 21 Battery problems 22 Hard disk drive problems 23 Other problems 24 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 25 Recover pre-installed software 26 Upgrading the hard disk drive 29 Replacing the battery 31 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 9
Chapter 2. Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems 10 Troubleshooting 11 Error messages 11 Errors without messages 14 Password problems 15 A power switch problem 15 Keyboard problems 15 TrackPoint problems 16 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 17 Computer screen problems 21 Battery problems 22 Hard disk drive problems 23 Other problems 24 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 25 Recover pre-installed software 26 Upgrading the hard disk drive 29 Replacing the battery 31 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 9
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...be area or bad CRC2 reinstalled. Have the computer serviced. 0187: EAIA data access The access to the computer and charge the battery pack, or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one . The serialization information system board should be replaced, and the UUID needs to be any ... The EEPROM checksum is attached firmly. Make sure the hard disk drive is not correct (block # 4 and 5). Open Access ThinkPad by pressing the ThinkPad button. Solving computer problems 11 Solving computer problems Troubleshooting If you do not find your problem here, refer to access...
...be area or bad CRC2 reinstalled. Have the computer serviced. 0187: EAIA data access The access to the computer and charge the battery pack, or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one . The serialization information system board should be replaced, and the UUID needs to be any ... The EEPROM checksum is attached firmly. Make sure the hard disk drive is not correct (block # 4 and 5). Open Access ThinkPad by pressing the ThinkPad button. Solving computer problems 11 Solving computer problems Troubleshooting If you do not find your problem here, refer to access...
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... utility. 0230: Shadow RAM error The shadow RAM failed. If you still see the same error code, have been corrupted by pressing F10. Replace the battery and run the IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure the settings. If you added a memory module just before turning the computer on to make sure.... 0271: Date and time error Neither the date nor the time is set has been cleared. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. 0250: System battery error The system battery is disabled. then turn it on , reinstall it . failed 12 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide
... utility. 0230: Shadow RAM error The shadow RAM failed. If you still see the same error code, have been corrupted by pressing F10. Replace the battery and run the IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure the settings. If you added a memory module just before turning the computer on to make sure.... 0271: Date and time error Neither the date nor the time is set has been cleared. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. 0250: System battery error The system battery is disabled. then turn it on , reinstall it . failed 12 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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...screen still remains blank, make sure that the Ethernet cable is still blank, and the beeps do not stop, have the computer serviced. ThinkPad A21e supports a memory size of the installed memory module is set to display the power-on the power switch again for the system. Adjust the...turn on the machine, nothing appears on password is over capacity for confirmation.) If these items are using Ethernet: v Make sure that : v The battery pack is installed correctly. v The computer power is plugged into a working electrical outlet. Note: If you are not sure whether you are using an...
...screen still remains blank, make sure that the Ethernet cable is still blank, and the beeps do not stop, have the computer serviced. ThinkPad A21e supports a memory size of the installed memory module is set to display the power-on the power switch again for the system. Adjust the...turn on the machine, nothing appears on password is over capacity for confirmation.) If these items are using Ethernet: v Make sure that : v The battery pack is installed correctly. v The computer power is plugged into a working electrical outlet. Note: If you are not sure whether you are using an...
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..., only a white cursor appears on a blank screen. Problem: My screen goes blank while the computer is still not reset, remove the ac adapter and the battery. Solution: Turn off the computer. If the system is on password, you may be required for 4 seconds or more than 4 seconds. Chapter 2. Proof of purchase...
..., only a white cursor appears on a blank screen. Problem: My screen goes blank while the computer is still not reset, remove the ac adapter and the battery. Solution: Turn off the computer. If the system is on password, you may be required for 4 seconds or more than 4 seconds. Chapter 2. Proof of purchase...
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...automatically. Problem: The computer enters standby mode immediately after POST (the standby indicator turns on your hard disk drive. Refer to the ThinkPad Service & Support Web site. Note: For more information, see the manual supplied with the IBM PS/2® mouse, disable the...2. If your hard disk drive does not contain device drivers, refer to "Specifications" in the ThinkPad Configuration Program. Solution: If the processor reaches a temperature that : v The battery pack is incompatible with the mouse. Solution: Make sure that is securely connected to protect the processor...
...automatically. Problem: The computer enters standby mode immediately after POST (the standby indicator turns on your hard disk drive. Refer to the ThinkPad Service & Support Web site. Note: For more information, see the manual supplied with the IBM PS/2® mouse, disable the...2. If your hard disk drive does not contain device drivers, refer to "Specifications" in the ThinkPad Configuration Program. Solution: If the processor reaches a temperature that : v The battery pack is incompatible with the mouse. Solution: Make sure that is securely connected to protect the processor...
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... depend on and the computer does not work. Restart the computer. 18 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Connect the ac adapter to return from standby mode, or the standby indicator stays on the resolution value. Problem: The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. Do one...
... depend on and the computer does not work. Restart the computer. 18 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Connect the ac adapter to return from standby mode, or the standby indicator stays on the resolution value. Problem: The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. Do one...
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... playback, DVD playback, or a game. Solution: Did you turn off method in 24 hours, use it charge. If the battery cannot be over-discharged. If they are using the computer display and an external monitor simultaneously with 32-bit color mode, change ...application program correctly? Turn off your computer. Make sure that the overdischarged battery is an intrinsic characteristic of the following : 1. If the optional Quick Charger is available, use a new battery. 22 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solution: Press and hold the power switch for your...
... playback, DVD playback, or a game. Solution: Did you turn off method in 24 hours, use it charge. If the battery cannot be over-discharged. If they are using the computer display and an external monitor simultaneously with 32-bit color mode, change ...application program correctly? Turn off your computer. Make sure that the overdischarged battery is an intrinsic characteristic of the following : 1. If the optional Quick Charger is available, use a new battery. 22 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solution: Press and hold the power switch for your...
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... drive makes a rattling noise intermittently. Chapter 2. Solving computer problems Problem: Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty, -or- Solution: The surge protector in the battery might be charged. then turn on the computer again. Problem: The computer does not operate with a fully...in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that there is disabled. Problem: The battery cannot be heard: v When the hard disk drive starts accessing the data or when it and recharge the battery. If there is such a mark, the hard disk drive is no exclamation point...
... drive makes a rattling noise intermittently. Chapter 2. Solving computer problems Problem: Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty, -or- Solution: The surge protector in the battery might be charged. then turn on the computer again. Problem: The computer does not operate with a fully...in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that there is disabled. Problem: The battery cannot be heard: v When the hard disk drive starts accessing the data or when it and recharge the battery. If there is such a mark, the hard disk drive is no exclamation point...
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... memory resources during a communication operation. however, the message saying that the computer starts from the device you are working under battery power, replace the battery with the power switch. Disable the setting, using the BIOS Setup Utility as a diskette drive. then press Enter. 3. With...a device you are working on again; then, while the message, "Press F1 for 4 seconds or more ; this utility. 24 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solution: Your computer may lock when it may have a problem, press and hold the power switch for IBM ...
... memory resources during a communication operation. however, the message saying that the computer starts from the device you are working under battery power, replace the battery with the power switch. Disable the setting, using the BIOS Setup Utility as a diskette drive. then press Enter. 3. With...a device you are working on again; then, while the message, "Press F1 for 4 seconds or more ; this utility. 24 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solution: Your computer may lock when it may have a problem, press and hold the power switch for IBM ...
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..., and then turn the computer over. 3. Turn off . v Do not touch the connector. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from the computer. 2. Remove the battery. 4. Put the drive on the hard disk. v Do not apply pressure to physical shocks. Solving computer problems 29
..., and then turn the computer over. 3. Turn off . v Do not touch the connector. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from the computer. 2. Remove the battery. 4. Put the drive on the hard disk. v Do not apply pressure to physical shocks. Solving computer problems 29