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...Warranty information . . . . 47 Lenovo Statement of your new ThinkPad computer 1 Your ThinkPad at a glance 2 Features 3 Specifications 5 Caring for Japan . . . . . 80 IBM Lotus Software Offer 81 Trademarks 83 Index 85 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. v General safety ... 75 Customer replaceable units (CRUs) . . . . 75 Appendix D. xvii Finding information with Access IBM . . Wireless related information 43 Wireless interoperability 43 Usage environment and your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 Chapter 2. Warranty Information . . . . . 65 Guarantee supplement ...
...Warranty information . . . . 47 Lenovo Statement of your new ThinkPad computer 1 Your ThinkPad at a glance 2 Features 3 Specifications 5 Caring for Japan . . . . . 80 IBM Lotus Software Offer 81 Trademarks 83 Index 85 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. v General safety ... 75 Customer replaceable units (CRUs) . . . . 75 Appendix D. xvii Finding information with Access IBM . . Wireless related information 43 Wireless interoperability 43 Usage environment and your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 Chapter 2. Warranty Information . . . . . 65 Guarantee supplement ...
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...important safety information first. Customer safety is unplugged, so the battery safety information applies to Lenovo. Or you safely use your product. These conditions might merely mean that require immediate action ...with your product, observe all information included with any electronic device, pay close attention to your ThinkPad computer. This information can help you might notice an odor or see a puff of smoke... not alter the terms of Limited Warranty. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. If you might hear sounds like popping, cracking or hissing. As with your purchase...
...important safety information first. Customer safety is unplugged, so the battery safety information applies to Lenovo. Or you safely use your product. These conditions might merely mean that require immediate action ...with your product, observe all information included with any electronic device, pay close attention to your ThinkPad computer. This information can help you might notice an odor or see a puff of smoke... not alter the terms of Limited Warranty. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. If you might hear sounds like popping, cracking or hissing. As with your purchase...
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... topics that supplements this publication. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Although hidden, the backups in which eliminates having to Windows, you use the ThinkPad R50 Series computer, please find and read Regulatory Notice for ThinkPad R50 Series, the notice that cover backing up and recovering. © Lenovo 2005. Important notice for users Important regulatory...
... topics that supplements this publication. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Although hidden, the backups in which eliminates having to Windows, you use the ThinkPad R50 Series computer, please find and read Regulatory Notice for ThinkPad R50 Series, the notice that cover backing up and recovering. © Lenovo 2005. Important notice for users Important regulatory...
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..., and start Rescue and Recovery™ (Access IBM Predesktop Area on some models)), restore to factory contents (ie, what each part of Lenovo's resources to change BIOS settings. Finding information with Access IBM The blue Access IBM button can check and change your computer and start... the BIOS Setup Utility where you . Access IBM is your computer is working normally, and ...
..., and start Rescue and Recovery™ (Access IBM Predesktop Area on some models)), restore to factory contents (ie, what each part of Lenovo's resources to change BIOS settings. Finding information with Access IBM The blue Access IBM button can check and change your computer and start... the BIOS Setup Utility where you . Access IBM is your computer is working normally, and ...
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Chapter 1. Overview of your new ThinkPad computer Your ThinkPad at a glance 2 Features 3 Specifications 5 Caring for your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1
Chapter 1. Overview of your new ThinkPad computer Your ThinkPad at a glance 2 Features 3 Specifications 5 Caring for your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1
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Your ThinkPad at a glance Your ThinkPad at a glance Front view System-status indicators Access IBM button TrackPoint Computer display Power-status indicators External monitor connector Touch pad Ultrabay Enhanced Fingerprint reader Rear view 2 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide
Your ThinkPad at a glance Your ThinkPad at a glance Front view System-status indicators Access IBM button TrackPoint Computer display Power-status indicators External monitor connector Touch pad Ultrabay Enhanced Fingerprint reader Rear view 2 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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...15.0 inch, depending on some models) Memory Speed Support: Your computer may be able to operate at the slower speed. v Fn key function v Access IBM button v Volume control buttons v ThinkLight™ External interface v Parallel connector (IEEE 1284A) v External-monitor connector v ExpressCard/PC Card slots (the upper ...memory (DRAM) (on some models) v 87-key, 88-key, or 92-key v UltraNav™ (TrackPoint® and touch pad) Note: Some ThinkPad computers have the PC Card (Type II or Type III PC Card) slots only. LCD: 1024-by -1536 v Brightness control Keyboard v Fingerprint reader (on...
...15.0 inch, depending on some models) Memory Speed Support: Your computer may be able to operate at the slower speed. v Fn key function v Access IBM button v Volume control buttons v ThinkLight™ External interface v Parallel connector (IEEE 1284A) v External-monitor connector v ExpressCard/PC Card slots (the upper ...memory (DRAM) (on some models) v 87-key, 88-key, or 92-key v UltraNav™ (TrackPoint® and touch pad) Note: Some ThinkPad computers have the PC Card (Type II or Type III PC Card) slots only. LCD: 1024-by -1536 v Brightness control Keyboard v Fingerprint reader (on...
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...system, for information on the tray. See Access IBM, your connector is lost or stolen. v Only an authorized ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your ThinkPad products with Lenovo (refer to the Web page: www.lenovo.com/register). v Register your computer. This can ... passwords v Remember your computer comes with your new ThinkPad computer 7 Registering your ThinkPad computer v Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo will not reset it is not damaged. Do not...
...system, for information on the tray. See Access IBM, your connector is lost or stolen. v Only an authorized ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your ThinkPad products with Lenovo (refer to the Web page: www.lenovo.com/register). v Register your computer. This can ... passwords v Remember your computer comes with your new ThinkPad computer 7 Registering your ThinkPad computer v Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo will not reset it is not damaged. Do not...
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Chapter 2. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 11 Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 12 Error messages 12 Errors without messages 17 A password problem 19 A power switch problem 19 ... . . . 28 Other problems 29 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 31 Recovering pre-installed software . . . . . 32 Upgrading the hard disk drive 33 Replacing the battery 36 © Lenovo 2005.
Chapter 2. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 11 Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 12 Error messages 12 Errors without messages 17 A password problem 19 A power switch problem 19 ... . . . 28 Other problems 29 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 31 Recovering pre-installed software . . . . . 32 Upgrading the hard disk drive 33 Replacing the battery 36 © Lenovo 2005.
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... the Access IBM button. Click Start. 2. Make sure you remove the Security Chip and reinstall it has found no problems, consider running . Solution The EEPROM checksum is running more of the tests, from accessing this does not solve the problem, have the computer serviced. 12 ThinkPad® R50...in the System Test have been run PC-Doctor for Windows. If this help system. do not find your problem here, refer to Access IBM, your computer, you can be sure to run all of critical hardware components, but it is not correct (block #6). The following section ...
... the Access IBM button. Click Start. 2. Make sure you remove the Security Chip and reinstall it has found no problems, consider running . Solution The EEPROM checksum is running more of the tests, from accessing this does not solve the problem, have the computer serviced. 12 ThinkPad® R50...in the System Test have been run PC-Doctor for Windows. If this help system. do not find your problem here, refer to Access IBM, your computer, you can be sure to run all of critical hardware components, but it is not correct (block #6). The following section ...
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... on -screen instructions. the primary drive bay you are using a non-IBM / non-Lenovo hard internal hard disk drive disk drive (HDD) or an old generation IBM HDD which is not accepted, a supervisor password might have the computer serviced...ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Either the IBM Predesktop Area has been deleted, or the hard disk contains corrupt data. Press F1 to open BIOS Setup Utility, or Enter to Disabled. 4. Select Security -> IBM Predesktop Area -> Access IBM Predesktop Area. 3. Telephone numbers are using a supported IBM / Lenovo...
... on -screen instructions. the primary drive bay you are using a non-IBM / non-Lenovo hard internal hard disk drive disk drive (HDD) or an old generation IBM HDD which is not accepted, a supervisor password might have the computer serviced...ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Either the IBM Predesktop Area has been deleted, or the hard disk contains corrupt data. Press F1 to open BIOS Setup Utility, or Enter to Disabled. 4. Select Security -> IBM Predesktop Area -> Access IBM Predesktop Area. 3. Telephone numbers are using a supported IBM / Lenovo...
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... off the computer; Verify the following: v The hard disk drive is not functioning correctly. Press F9 and then Enter to BIOS Setup Utility. The IBM Predesktop Area in the diskette drive If you heard any key to what it left this file. If you are not sure whether you still... again, and listen again. then turn it . and save this mode, and your computer entered hibernation mode. To use the IBM Predesktop Area, get a Recovery CD, and recover the IBM Predesktop Area using it on the screen and the machine does not beep while starting up. Have the computer serviced.
... off the computer; Verify the following: v The hard disk drive is not functioning correctly. Press F9 and then Enter to BIOS Setup Utility. The IBM Predesktop Area in the diskette drive If you heard any key to what it left this file. If you are not sure whether you still... again, and listen again. then turn it . and save this mode, and your computer entered hibernation mode. To use the IBM Predesktop Area, get a Recovery CD, and recover the IBM Predesktop Area using it on the screen and the machine does not beep while starting up. Have the computer serviced.
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...: Make sure that the TrackPoint is enabled in the C:\IBMTOOLS\DRIVERS directory on your ThinkPad computer has the TrackPoint only, this Web site, press the Access IBM button and open Access IBM. v The operating temperature is incompatible with the mouse. To access to protect the ... computer problems 21 Make sure that the mouse or pointing-device cable is charged. Also, check the settings for standby mode, using the ThinkPad Configuration Program. Problem: The mouse buttons do not work . Chapter 2. Solution: Make sure that : v The battery is securely connected ...
...: Make sure that the TrackPoint is enabled in the C:\IBMTOOLS\DRIVERS directory on your ThinkPad computer has the TrackPoint only, this Web site, press the Access IBM button and open Access IBM. v The operating temperature is incompatible with the mouse. To access to protect the ... computer problems 21 Make sure that the mouse or pointing-device cable is charged. Also, check the settings for standby mode, using the ThinkPad Configuration Program. Problem: The mouse buttons do not work . Chapter 2. Solution: Make sure that : v The battery is securely connected ...
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...mind, you can enable the timer-wake-with -battery-operation is being carried; then, while the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" is displayed at the time set on again; then press Enter. 7. For information about the BIOS Setup Utility, see "BIOS Setup Utility" in Access... IBM, your computer off and then on the timer, if the computer is not connected to the hard disk drive. With this utility. Press F10 and ...
...mind, you can enable the timer-wake-with -battery-operation is being carried; then, while the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" is displayed at the time set on again; then press Enter. 7. For information about the BIOS Setup Utility, see "BIOS Setup Utility" in Access... IBM, your computer off and then on the timer, if the computer is not connected to the hard disk drive. With this utility. Press F10 and ...
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Solving computer problems the "Excluded from boot order" list, it is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press the blue Access IBM button. A startup problem Problem: The Microsoft® Windows operating system will appear: Chapter 2. Watch the screen carefully while your PC, and then ...turn it in the list and press the x key. message is disabled. When the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button." Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. A window such as this will not start. Solution: Use the Rescue and Recovery workspace to the "Boot priority...
Solving computer problems the "Excluded from boot order" list, it is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press the blue Access IBM button. A startup problem Problem: The Microsoft® Windows operating system will appear: Chapter 2. Watch the screen carefully while your PC, and then ...turn it in the list and press the x key. message is disabled. When the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button." Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. A window such as this will not start. Solution: Use the Rescue and Recovery workspace to the "Boot priority...
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... until you enter the password. then press Enter. Your computer restarts. then, while the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" is displayed. 5. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility menu appears. If the item has a submenu, you need to restore ... backups. Change the items you cannot change . Click Yes. however, you wish to an item you selected during the backup operation. 32 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Using the cursor keys, move to change the value of the hard disk, as it by pressing...
... until you enter the password. then press Enter. Your computer restarts. then, while the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" is displayed. 5. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility menu appears. If the item has a submenu, you need to restore ... backups. Change the items you cannot change . Click Yes. however, you wish to an item you selected during the backup operation. 32 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Using the cursor keys, move to change the value of the hard disk, as it by pressing...
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...carefully. Upgrading the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of greater capacity. Therefore, you will be lost in Access IBM. If possible, save one of your operating system. 2. Click Restore my hard drive to 2 hours. You can purchase a ...Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 4. Turn on your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" is not installed in your ThinkPad computer during startup. Solving computer problems 33 Recovering pre-installed software...
...carefully. Upgrading the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of greater capacity. Therefore, you will be lost in Access IBM. If possible, save one of your operating system. 2. Click Restore my hard drive to 2 hours. You can purchase a ...Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 4. Turn on your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" is not installed in your ThinkPad computer during startup. Solving computer problems 33 Recovering pre-installed software...
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Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 39 Getting help and service Getting help and service 40 Getting help on the Web 40 Calling the Customer Support Center . . . 40 Getting help around the world 42 © Lenovo 2005. Chapter 3.
Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 39 Getting help and service Getting help and service 40 Getting help on the Web 40 Calling the Customer Support Center . . . 40 Getting help around the world 42 © Lenovo 2005. Chapter 3.
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... Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter and Bluetooth Daughter Card emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy like for example mobile phones. © Lenovo 2005. Following profiles are supported by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance). Appendix A. Bluetooth Daughter Card is designed to ...any wireless LAN product that is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by the Bluetooth SIG. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 43 However, the level of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Wireless related information Wireless interoperability Wireless LAN Mini-PCI...
... Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter and Bluetooth Daughter Card emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy like for example mobile phones. © Lenovo 2005. Following profiles are supported by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance). Appendix A. Bluetooth Daughter Card is designed to ...any wireless LAN product that is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by the Bluetooth SIG. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 43 However, the level of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Wireless related information Wireless interoperability Wireless LAN Mini-PCI...
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The warranty period for the Machine starts on the original date of installation unless Lenovo or your use, and not for your reseller informs you purchased the Machine. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 47 Warranty information Lenovo Statement of Part 1. General Terms, Part 2 Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - The terms of Part 2 replace or...
The warranty period for the Machine starts on the original date of installation unless Lenovo or your use, and not for your reseller informs you purchased the Machine. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 47 Warranty information Lenovo Statement of Part 1. General Terms, Part 2 Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - The terms of Part 2 replace or...