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...capacity . . . Wireless related information 43 Wireless interoperability 43 Usage environment and your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 Chapter 2. Warranty information . . . . 47 Lenovo Statement of Conformity . . . . 78 Industry Canada Class B emission compliance ...Lenovo 2005. viii Plugs and outlets viii Batteries viii Heat and product ventilation . . . . . vii Extension cords and related devices . . . Solving computer problems . . 11 Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 12 Error messages 12 Errors without messages 17 A password problem 19 A power switch problem 19 Keyboard...
...capacity . . . Wireless related information 43 Wireless interoperability 43 Usage environment and your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 Chapter 2. Warranty information . . . . 47 Lenovo Statement of Conformity . . . . 78 Industry Canada Class B emission compliance ...Lenovo 2005. viii Plugs and outlets viii Batteries viii Heat and product ventilation . . . . . vii Extension cords and related devices . . . Solving computer problems . . 11 Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 12 Error messages 12 Errors without messages 17 A password problem 19 A power switch problem 19 Keyboard...
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External monitor: Up to 2048-by -768 - Overview of your new ThinkPad computer 3 Chapter 1. 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 ... dynamic random 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. A system designed for a slower memory speed may not be able to...
External monitor: Up to 2048-by -768 - Overview of your new ThinkPad computer 3 Chapter 1. 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 ... dynamic random 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. A system designed for a slower memory speed may not be able to...
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...charging. Be gentle with your computer, display, or external devices. Carry your computer properly v Before moving it by the display. 6 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide This will get the most use common sense in standby or hibernation mode, or turned off...prevent damage to remove any media, turn off , before moving your lap or any objects (including paper) between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. v Keep your computer away from plastic bags. v Avoid subjecting your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or, eventually, a...
...charging. Be gentle with your computer, display, or external devices. Carry your computer properly v Before moving it by the display. 6 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide This will get the most use common sense in standby or hibernation mode, or turned off...prevent damage to remove any media, turn off , before moving your lap or any objects (including paper) between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. v Keep your computer away from plastic bags. v Avoid subjecting your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or, eventually, a...
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...not contain abrasive powder or strong chemicals such as SD Card, Memory Stick, and MultiMediaCard - Squeeze excess liquid from your computer keyboard 1. Wait for your ThinkPad computer v Take care not to turn your computer, reinstall the plastic bezel faces (if supplied). Absorb some isopropyl rubbing alcohol... on a soft, dust-free cloth. 8 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Store your external and removable hard disk, diskette, CD, DVD, and CD-RW/DVD drives...
...not contain abrasive powder or strong chemicals such as SD Card, Memory Stick, and MultiMediaCard - Squeeze excess liquid from your computer keyboard 1. Wait for your ThinkPad computer v Take care not to turn your computer, reinstall the plastic bezel faces (if supplied). Absorb some isopropyl rubbing alcohol... on a soft, dust-free cloth. 8 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Store your external and removable hard disk, diskette, CD, DVD, and CD-RW/DVD drives...
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...onto or between the keys. 3. if you can use a camera blower with a brush or cool air from the outside. 2. Cleaning your new ThinkPad computer 9 If you notice any liquid drip into the computer. 6. Wipe the keys one by one; If you see a scratchlike mark on the... display or the keyboard. Overview of the reader with your ThinkPad computer 2. Allow to work properly: v Scratching the surface of your computer display 1. Be sure to enroll or authenticate your display...
...onto or between the keys. 3. if you can use a camera blower with a brush or cool air from the outside. 2. Cleaning your new ThinkPad computer 9 If you notice any liquid drip into the computer. 6. Wipe the keys one by one; If you see a scratchlike mark on the... display or the keyboard. Overview of the reader with your ThinkPad computer 2. Allow to work properly: v Scratching the surface of your computer display 1. Be sure to enroll or authenticate your display...
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Chapter 2. Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 12 Error messages 12 Errors without messages 17 A password problem 19 A power switch problem 19 Keyboard problems 19 UltraNav problems 20 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 21 Computer screen problems 24 Battery problems 25 Hard disk drive problems 26 A startup problem 27 ... . . . 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. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 11
Chapter 2. Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 12 Error messages 12 Errors without messages 17 A password problem 19 A power switch problem 19 Keyboard problems 19 UltraNav problems 20 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 21 Computer screen problems 24 Battery problems 25 Hard disk drive problems 26 A startup problem 27 ... . . . 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. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 11
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...Keyboard error Solution The hard disk is not disabled in the Startup menu. Make sure that the built-in the computer. If it . If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. 0251: System CMOS checksum bad The system CMOS might have been corrupted by using the BIOS Setup Utility. 14 ThinkPad...sure the hard disk drive is not working. v Make sure that the hard disk drive is turned off the computer and disconnect the external keyboard; Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. 0250: System battery error The backup battery, which is depleted. If you have the computer ...
...Keyboard error Solution The hard disk is not disabled in the Startup menu. Make sure that the built-in the computer. If it . If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. 0251: System CMOS checksum bad The system CMOS might have been corrupted by using the BIOS Setup Utility. 14 ThinkPad...sure the hard disk drive is not working. v Make sure that the hard disk drive is turned off the computer and disconnect the external keyboard; Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. 0250: System battery error The backup battery, which is depleted. If you have the computer ...
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... password or recover data from standby mode, enter the power-on the external keyboard. If the computer is connected, the numeric keypad on your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Use...Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the same size as the actual screen, start the ThinkPad Configuration Program and click LCD; You must take your computer does not work . This is connected: 1. You must take your password. Proof of the keys on password, you cannot turn off the computer. Keyboard...
... password or recover data from standby mode, enter the power-on the external keyboard. If the computer is connected, the numeric keypad on your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Use...Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the same size as the actual screen, start the ThinkPad Configuration Program and click LCD; You must take your computer does not work . This is connected: 1. You must take your password. Proof of the keys on password, you cannot turn off the computer. Keyboard...
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... when the computer is on the computer and try using a different external keyboard. Turn on . Problem: A number appears when you have the computer serviced. v When the temperature changes. 20 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solution The numeric lock function is... disable it resumes normal operation. Solution If you are not using the ThinkPad Dock II, the ThinkPad Mini Dock, or the ThinkPad Port Replicator II, make sure that you type a letter. If the built-in keyboard operates properly. This is a normal characteristic of the keys on or...
... when the computer is on the computer and try using a different external keyboard. Turn on . Problem: A number appears when you have the computer serviced. v When the temperature changes. 20 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solution The numeric lock function is... disable it resumes normal operation. Solution If you are not using the ThinkPad Dock II, the ThinkPad Mini Dock, or the ThinkPad Port Replicator II, make sure that you type a letter. If the built-in keyboard operates properly. This is a normal characteristic of the keys on or...
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... Networking v FAX v LAN Access using PPP v Personal Area Network v Generic Object Exchange v Generic Object Push v File Transfer v Synchronization v Audio Gateway v Headset v Printer v Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) v Basic Image v Handsfree Usage environment and your health Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter and Bluetooth Daughter Card emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy like for...
... Networking v FAX v LAN Access using PPP v Personal Area Network v Generic Object Exchange v Generic Object Push v File Transfer v Synchronization v Audio Gateway v Headset v Printer v Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) v Basic Image v Handsfree Usage environment and your health Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter and Bluetooth Daughter Card emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy like for...
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...its exchange; 2. The replacement assumes the warranty service status of a Machine or part, the item your Service Provider replaces becomes Lenovo's property and the replacement becomes yours. provide your Service Provider with sufficient, free, and safe access to your facilities to permit...Provider may include shipping the Machine for you to the Machine. If your problem can be resolved with a Customer Replaceable Unit ("CRU") (e.g., keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, hard disk drive), your Service Provider will ship the CRU to you for such processing to the item replaced. ...
...its exchange; 2. The replacement assumes the warranty service status of a Machine or part, the item your Service Provider replaces becomes Lenovo's property and the replacement becomes yours. provide your Service Provider with sufficient, free, and safe access to your facilities to permit...Provider may include shipping the Machine for you to the Machine. If your problem can be resolved with a Customer Replaceable Unit ("CRU") (e.g., keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, hard disk drive), your Service Provider will ship the CRU to you for such processing to the item replaced. ...
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... ThinkPad computer, the following additional resources: v The Online Hardware Maintenance Manual and Online Videos available from the Support Web site http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do? lndocid=part-video © Lenovo 2005.... Service and Setup Troubleshooting Poster Guide Access IBM Battery AC adapter and power cord Trackpoint cap Hard disk drive Ultrabay device Phone line cord Memory Communication Daughter Card Keyboard Tier 1 CRUs X X X X X X X X X X Tier 2 CRUs X ...
... ThinkPad computer, the following additional resources: v The Online Hardware Maintenance Manual and Online Videos available from the Support Web site http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do? lndocid=part-video © Lenovo 2005.... Service and Setup Troubleshooting Poster Guide Access IBM Battery AC adapter and power cord Trackpoint cap Hard disk drive Ultrabay device Phone line cord Memory Communication Daughter Card Keyboard Tier 1 CRUs X X X X X X X X X X Tier 2 CRUs X ...
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... help and service 40 around the world 42 by telephone 40 by Web 40 hibernation problems 21 I important tips 6 K keyboard problems 19 L locations 2 P password problems 19 setting 7 PC-Doctor for Windows 12 power switch problems 19 problems battery... 25 computer screen 24 diagnosing 12 fingerprint reader 28 hard disk 26 hibernation 21 keyboard 19 password 19 power management 21 power switch 19 standby 21 startup 27 TrackPoint 20 troubleshooting 12 UltraNav ... troubleshooting 12 U UltraNav problems 20 W warranty information 47 Web, help by 40 © Lenovo 2005.
... help and service 40 around the world 42 by telephone 40 by Web 40 hibernation problems 21 I important tips 6 K keyboard problems 19 L locations 2 P password problems 19 setting 7 PC-Doctor for Windows 12 power switch problems 19 problems battery... 25 computer screen 24 diagnosing 12 fingerprint reader 28 hard disk 26 hibernation 21 keyboard 19 password 19 power management 21 power switch 19 standby 21 startup 27 TrackPoint 20 troubleshooting 12 UltraNav ... troubleshooting 12 U UltraNav problems 20 W warranty information 47 Web, help by 40 © Lenovo 2005.
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...Recovery environment is located in the C:\PARTITION (dual boot Windows and Windows PE). /M2 The Rescue and Recovery environment is an IBM branded or Lenovo-branded computer. /Q Silent. /V Verbose. /R Reboot computer. /REFRESH Reset partition table entries in the service partition with DOS (dual boot Windows... patch return code. /IBM System is located in data sector. /THINK Configure the boot manager to use the blue button on the keyboard to enter the Predesktop Area. /TOC tocvalue Set the BIOS TOC location (16 characters that represent 8 bytes of the Rescue and Recovery...
...Recovery environment is located in the C:\PARTITION (dual boot Windows and Windows PE). /M2 The Rescue and Recovery environment is an IBM branded or Lenovo-branded computer. /Q Silent. /V Verbose. /R Reboot computer. /REFRESH Reset partition table entries in the service partition with DOS (dual boot Windows... patch return code. /IBM System is located in data sector. /THINK Configure the boot manager to use the blue button on the keyboard to enter the Predesktop Area. /TOC tocvalue Set the BIOS TOC location (16 characters that represent 8 bytes of the Rescue and Recovery...
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...8226; Original MBR Sector number where the machine's original master boot record is stored. • IBM Flag Value from the data sector (1 if Lenovo-branded system, 0 if not) • Boot Config Displays the installation option used by the master boot record. • Patch indices Sector ...machine layout. List command-line options. BMGR32 parameters (continued) Parameter Result /THINK Configure the boot manager to use the blue button on the keyboard to enter the Predesktop Area. /TOC tocvalue Set the BIOS TOC location (16 characters that represent 8 bytes of data). /U0 Show partition...
...8226; Original MBR Sector number where the machine's original master boot record is stored. • IBM Flag Value from the data sector (1 if Lenovo-branded system, 0 if not) • Boot Config Displays the installation option used by the master boot record. • Patch indices Sector ...machine layout. List command-line options. BMGR32 parameters (continued) Parameter Result /THINK Configure the boot manager to use the blue button on the keyboard to enter the Predesktop Area. /TOC tocvalue Set the BIOS TOC location (16 characters that represent 8 bytes of data). /U0 Show partition...
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... 75 1010 Battery pack 76 1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device (for R52 series) 77 1030 Hard disk drive 79 1040 DIMM (optional 81 1050 Keyboard 82 1060 Ultrabay device (for R50e series) . . . . 86 1070 DIMM (standard 87 1080 Modem daughter card (MDC-2) . . . . . 88 1090 Bluetooth/Modem daughter card (.... 149 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 150 Locations 153 Front view (for R50e 153 Rear view (for R50e 154 Bottom view (for R50e 155 Front view (for R52 156 Rear view (for R52 158 Bottom view (for R52 159 Parts list 160 Overall 160 LCD FRUs 220 AC adapters 240 Keyboard 241 Recovery CDs...
... 75 1010 Battery pack 76 1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device (for R52 series) 77 1030 Hard disk drive 79 1040 DIMM (optional 81 1050 Keyboard 82 1060 Ultrabay device (for R50e series) . . . . 86 1070 DIMM (standard 87 1080 Modem daughter card (MDC-2) . . . . . 88 1090 Bluetooth/Modem daughter card (.... 149 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 150 Locations 153 Front view (for R50e 153 Rear view (for R50e 154 Bottom view (for R50e 155 Front view (for R52 156 Rear view (for R52 158 Bottom view (for R52 159 Parts list 160 Overall 160 LCD FRUs 220 AC adapters 240 Keyboard 241 Recovery CDs...
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...Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard The following are not covered under warranty: v LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped v Scratched (cosmetic) parts ...and some symptoms that might be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 30 R50e, R51e and R52 Series Customer's name and address Note for warranty: During the warranty period, the customer may have been ...
...Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard The following are not covered under warranty: v LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped v Scratched (cosmetic) parts ...and some symptoms that might be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 30 R50e, R51e and R52 Series Customer's name and address Note for warranty: During the warranty period, the customer may have been ...
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...the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following : v Press the Fn key. Pressing Fn+F4 keys. 36 R50e, R51e and R52 Series If you do undock it and then try to enter hibernation mode, do any input immediately after it before taking any... operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if ...
...the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following : v Press the Fn key. Pressing Fn+F4 keys. 36 R50e, R51e and R52 Series If you do undock it and then try to enter hibernation mode, do any input immediately after it before taking any... operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if ...
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... either of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on the timer, and if the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. Related service information Also, the computer goes into hibernation...
... either of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on the timer, and if the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. Related service information Also, the computer goes into hibernation...
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...Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2002 PC-Doctor, Inc. The options on the ThinkPad computer. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the test menu are incorrect. 40 R50e, R51e and R52 Series If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it ...cannot be held down for DOS. Exit Diag. Quick v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Intel Wireless Radio Notes: v In the Keyboard test in the BIOS Setup Utility, the Diskette Drives test is activated even if no ...
...Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2002 PC-Doctor, Inc. The options on the ThinkPad computer. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the test menu are incorrect. 40 R50e, R51e and R52 Series If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it ...cannot be held down for DOS. Exit Diag. Quick v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Intel Wireless Radio Notes: v In the Keyboard test in the BIOS Setup Utility, the Diskette Drives test is activated even if no ...