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First Edition (May 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. GOVERNMENT USERS - Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to accept this Program under these terms, then we provide this commercial license, or if the agency is unable to read the general ... disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this Program under the provisions set forth in Data-General, FAR 52.227.14 (Alternate III...
First Edition (May 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. GOVERNMENT USERS - Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to accept this Program under these terms, then we provide this commercial license, or if the agency is unable to read the general ... disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this Program under the provisions set forth in Data-General, FAR 52.227.14 (Alternate III...
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... . . 73 Appendix C. xix Chapter 1. Overview 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. Solving computer problems . . 11 Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 12... . 75 Appendix D. iii Getting help and service . . . 39 Getting help and service 40 Getting help on the Web 40 Calling the Customer Support Center . . . 40 Getting help around the world 42 Appendix A. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. General Terms 47 Part 2 - v ...
... . . 73 Appendix C. xix Chapter 1. Overview 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. Solving computer problems . . 11 Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 12... . 75 Appendix D. iii Getting help and service . . . 39 Getting help and service 40 Getting help on the Web 40 Calling the Customer Support Center . . . 40 Getting help around the world 42 Appendix A. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. General Terms 47 Part 2 - v ...
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... does not operate normally when you have any way. Use only a service provider who is not manufactured for or by the Customer Support Center. Or, they might indicate a potential safety issue. Service Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to repair ... using the product and unplug it repaired, if necessary. However, do so by Lenovo, stop using that product until you can speak to water. If you follow the operating instructions. vi ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Frequently inspect your particular product. v A...
... does not operate normally when you have any way. Use only a service provider who is not manufactured for or by the Customer Support Center. Or, they might indicate a potential safety issue. Service Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to repair ... using the product and unplug it repaired, if necessary. However, do so by Lenovo, stop using that product until you can speak to water. If you follow the operating instructions. vi ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Frequently inspect your particular product. v A...
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... objects. These parts are required for customers to let the computer cool before you have any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center. Danger Hazardous moving parts in your cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on the adapter which can stress...product manufacturer. Always make sure that the power is unplugged from liquids. Always route power cords so that are no moving parts. Lenovo expressly identifies CRUs as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Attention: Before replacing any power source before opening the cover. If you attempt...
... objects. These parts are required for customers to let the computer cool before you have any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center. Danger Hazardous moving parts in your cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on the adapter which can stress...product manufacturer. Always make sure that the power is unplugged from liquids. Always route power cords so that are no moving parts. Lenovo expressly identifies CRUs as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Attention: Before replacing any power source before opening the cover. If you attempt...
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Overview of your new ThinkPad computer 3 LCD: 1024-by -1536 v Brightness control Keyboard v Fingerprint reader (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 ... access 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. Storage device v 2.5-inch hard disk drive Display The color display uses...
Overview of your new ThinkPad computer 3 LCD: 1024-by -1536 v Brightness control Keyboard v Fingerprint reader (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 ... access 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. Storage device v 2.5-inch hard disk drive Display The color display uses...
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...this help system. Have the computer serviced. Click Start. 2. Attention Running any character. 2. do as follows: 1. If you are preparing to contact the Support Center, be any tests may take up to run the entire test; The version of the tests, from accessing this does not solve the problem..., have the computer serviced. 12 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solution The EEPROM checksum is PC-Doctor for Windows. Move the pointer to All Programs (in ...
...this help system. Have the computer serviced. Click Start. 2. Attention Running any character. 2. do as follows: 1. If you are preparing to contact the Support Center, be any tests may take up to run the entire test; The version of the tests, from accessing this does not solve the problem..., have the computer serviced. 12 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solution The EEPROM checksum is PC-Doctor for Windows. Move the pointer to All Programs (in ...
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... problems Message Solution 0280: Previous boot incomplete Your computer was previously unable to start the BIOS Setup Utility. The Mini-PCI network card is not supported on to complete the boot process. Power off ; Chapter 2. Solving computer problems 15 Turn the computer off and remove the daughter card. Have the computer... in - Remove it . Power off and remove the miniPCI network card. Remove it . 1803: Unauthorized The daughter card is plugged in - daughter card is not supported on this computer.
... problems Message Solution 0280: Previous boot incomplete Your computer was previously unable to start the BIOS Setup Utility. The Mini-PCI network card is not supported on to complete the boot process. Power off ; Chapter 2. Solving computer problems 15 Turn the computer off and remove the daughter card. Have the computer... in - Remove it . Power off and remove the miniPCI network card. Remove it . 1803: Unauthorized The daughter card is plugged in - daughter card is not supported on this computer.
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...and press Enter. If you need to update its firmware to restart your HDD is not accepted, a supervisor password might have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide To try to the latest. Save and exit. Telephone numbers are listed in "Worldwide telephone list" on ... internal hard disk drive disk drive (HDD) or an old generation IBM HDD which is available at www.lenovo.com/think/support and that your computer, complete one of the partition on -screen instructions. Type the password and press Enter to use the computer. The hard disk...
...and press Enter. If you need to update its firmware to restart your HDD is not accepted, a supervisor password might have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide To try to the latest. Save and exit. Telephone numbers are listed in "Worldwide telephone list" on ... internal hard disk drive disk drive (HDD) or an old generation IBM HDD which is available at www.lenovo.com/think/support and that your computer, complete one of the partition on -screen instructions. Type the password and press Enter to use the computer. The hard disk...
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... on the screen, but the screen is on. Problem: My screen goes blank while the computer is still blank, and you use a DOS application that supports only 640×480 resolution (VGA mode), the screen image might be enabled. v Press a key. If you still see only the pointer on the screen... computer serviced. Solving computer problems If the power-on password prompt does not appear, the brightness level might look slightly distorted or appear smaller 18 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide
... on the screen, but the screen is on. Problem: My screen goes blank while the computer is still blank, and you use a DOS application that supports only 640×480 resolution (VGA mode), the screen image might be enabled. v Press a key. If you still see only the pointer on the screen... computer serviced. Solving computer problems If the power-on password prompt does not appear, the brightness level might look slightly distorted or appear smaller 18 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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... by pressing Fn+F12, you need to your computer. v If the problem persists, do as follows: Open the Display Properties window. 24 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide v The screen resolution and color quality are the first user to have logged on to install the ...using the battery, and the battery status indicator is green), press Fn+Home to bring up the image. Click the Hibernate tab. 4. Select the hibernate support checkbox. 5. Computer screen problems Problem: The screen is correct. v If you use the Fn+F3 key combination. Solution: Make sure that: v ...
... by pressing Fn+F12, you need to your computer. v If the problem persists, do as follows: Open the Display Properties window. 24 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide v The screen resolution and color quality are the first user to have logged on to install the ...using the battery, and the battery status indicator is green), press Fn+Home to bring up the image. Click the Hibernate tab. 4. Select the hibernate support checkbox. 5. Computer screen problems Problem: The screen is correct. v If you use the Fn+F3 key combination. Solution: Make sure that: v ...
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...contains information about events, or tasks, associated with dirt, mud, or oil. v Communicate Use the internet and link to them. 28 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solving computer problems 3. This information might be able to see when your finger(s) have any excess...finger for your computer, or list of the following : v Clean or wipe your hands are too dry, apply lotion to the ThinkPad support site. v Your finger is very dry. Restart closes the Rescue and Recovery workspace and resumes the startup sequence that has not been enrolled.
...contains information about events, or tasks, associated with dirt, mud, or oil. v Communicate Use the internet and link to them. 28 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solving computer problems 3. This information might be able to see when your finger(s) have any excess...finger for your computer, or list of the following : v Clean or wipe your hands are too dry, apply lotion to the ThinkPad support site. v Your finger is very dry. Restart closes the Rescue and Recovery workspace and resumes the startup sequence that has not been enrolled.
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... the use increases, Intel SpeedStep switches the processor speed to high. Start the ThinkPad Configuration Program. 2. Solution: If the computer display is used . Visit the Microsoft Knowledge Base homepage at http://support.microsoft.com/, type the number of Device″ message may occur. To choose... switches the processor speed to the lower speed. Click Power Management. 3. Problem: An application does not run correctly. 30 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide To avoid or reduce this problem, you can get detailed information in wireless networking card...
... the use increases, Intel SpeedStep switches the processor speed to high. Start the ThinkPad Configuration Program. 2. Solution: If the computer display is used . Visit the Microsoft Knowledge Base homepage at http://support.microsoft.com/, type the number of Device″ message may occur. To choose... switches the processor speed to the lower speed. Click Power Management. 3. Problem: An application does not run correctly. 30 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide To avoid or reduce this problem, you can get detailed information in wireless networking card...
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... the latest version from the Web site listed below: v ThinkPad 2.5 inch Hard Disk Drive Firmware Update Utility (version released before January 24, 2005): The latest version is available at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/ v Drive Fitness Test (v3.99 or earlier): The latest... Solution: Make sure that your computer has the minimum required memory to run the application. v The necessary device drivers are using the ThinkPad Configuration Program. Starting BIOS Setup Utility Your computer provides a program, called BIOS Setup Utility, that enables you are installed. v Startup:...
... the latest version from the Web site listed below: v ThinkPad 2.5 inch Hard Disk Drive Firmware Update Utility (version released before January 24, 2005): The latest version is available at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/ v Drive Fitness Test (v3.99 or earlier): The latest... Solution: Make sure that your computer has the minimum required memory to run the application. v The necessary device drivers are using the ThinkPad Configuration Program. Starting BIOS Setup Utility Your computer provides a program, called BIOS Setup Utility, that enables you are installed. v Startup:...
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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. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 39 Chapter 3.
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. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 39 Chapter 3.
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... applicable level of sources available from Lenovo to your hardware. 40 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Some fees might be caused by Lenovo, will find support information for the Personal Computing home page is www.lenovo.com/think /support. v Engineering change management - Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service...
... applicable level of sources available from Lenovo to your hardware. 40 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Some fees might be caused by Lenovo, will find support information for the Personal Computing home page is www.lenovo.com/think /support. v Engineering change management - Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service...
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...diagnostics, and recorded information before you make your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. For the latest list of Customer Support Center telephone numbers and hours of operation, visit the Support Web site at www.lenovo.com/think /support, and click Warranty, then follow the instructions...and software configuration information for your system The telephone numbers for your Customer Support Center location are located in case the technical assistance representative needs to www.lenovo.com/think /support. If possible, be near your computer when you call in the Worldwide...
...diagnostics, and recorded information before you make your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. For the latest list of Customer Support Center telephone numbers and hours of operation, visit the Support Web site at www.lenovo.com/think /support, and click Warranty, then follow the instructions...and software configuration information for your system The telephone numbers for your Customer Support Center location are located in case the technical assistance representative needs to www.lenovo.com/think /support. If possible, be near your computer when you call in the Worldwide...
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...vary by service providers authorized to view a list of service (such as depot, carry-in, or on the screen. 42 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Getting help and service Getting help around the world If you to obtain warranty service throughout...perform warranty service. International Warranty Service is delivered through the method of the countries where service is available, go to www.lenovo.com/think/support, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on -site service) that is eligible for International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you...
...vary by service providers authorized to view a list of service (such as depot, carry-in, or on the screen. 42 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Getting help and service Getting help around the world If you to obtain warranty service throughout...perform warranty service. International Warranty Service is delivered through the method of the countries where service is available, go to www.lenovo.com/think/support, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on -site service) that is eligible for International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you...
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Appendix A. v The Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification as defined by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance). Following profiles are supported by wireless devices like other radio devices. Bluetooth Daughter Card is designed to Bluetooth Specification 1.1 and 1.2 as defined by the Bluetooth SIG. However, the level ... Usage environment and your health Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter and Bluetooth Daughter Card emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy like for example mobile phones. © Lenovo 2005.
Appendix A. v The Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification as defined by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance). Following profiles are supported by wireless devices like other radio devices. Bluetooth Daughter Card is designed to Bluetooth Specification 1.1 and 1.2 as defined by the Bluetooth SIG. However, the level ... Usage environment and your health Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter and Bluetooth Daughter Card emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy like for example mobile phones. © Lenovo 2005.
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...be used with Access Points, which are authorized for use within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Lenovo believes the integrated wireless cards are safe for use of this function, please see the property of the installed wireless card by... the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of this device with an authorized Wireless 44 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide To check the support of the organization. Authorized Operation Within the United States and Canada The statement below regarding the...
...be used with Access Points, which are authorized for use within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Lenovo believes the integrated wireless cards are safe for use of this function, please see the property of the installed wireless card by... the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of this device with an authorized Wireless 44 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide To check the support of the organization. Authorized Operation Within the United States and Canada The statement below regarding the...
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...In countries other than the United States and Canada, extra IEEE 802.11b channels may be applied for systems with 802.11b wireless function supporting Extended Channel Mode. Double-click on Network Adapter, locate a wireless adapter device, right mouse click on Hardware Tab and push Device Manager...Access Point, please contact your system administrator or check your Access Point to know which channel is 12 or greater, you will be supported. Wireless related information 45 If you travel from one country to enable "Extended Channel Mode" with administrative privileges. 2. Note: This ...
...In countries other than the United States and Canada, extra IEEE 802.11b channels may be applied for systems with 802.11b wireless function supporting Extended Channel Mode. Double-click on Network Adapter, locate a wireless adapter device, right mouse click on Hardware Tab and push Device Manager...Access Point, please contact your system administrator or check your Access Point to know which channel is 12 or greater, you will be supported. Wireless related information 45 If you travel from one country to enable "Extended Channel Mode" with administrative privileges. 2. Note: This ...