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... . 11 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 ... . . . . 65 Guarantee supplement for Japan . . . . . 80 IBM Lotus Software Offer 81 Trademarks 83 Index 85 © Lenovo 2005. xiv Important notice for users xvii Important regulatory notice for your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 Chapter 2. Overview of Limited Warranty . . . 47 Part 1 - Customer Replacement Units (CRUs 75 Customer replaceable ...
... . 11 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 ... . . . . 65 Guarantee supplement for Japan . . . . . 80 IBM Lotus Software Offer 81 Trademarks 83 Index 85 © Lenovo 2005. xiv Important notice for users xvii Important regulatory notice for your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 Chapter 2. Overview of Limited Warranty . . . 47 Part 1 - Customer Replacement Units (CRUs 75 Customer replaceable ...
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... of Limited Warranty. On very rare occasions, you can become damaged due to Lenovo. The information in this document does not alter the terms of your ThinkPad computer. Note: This information includes references to all information included with external power adapters. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Important safety information Note Please read important...
... of Limited Warranty. On very rare occasions, you can become damaged due to Lenovo. The information in this document does not alter the terms of your ThinkPad computer. Note: This information includes references to all information included with external power adapters. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Important safety information Note Please read important...
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... phone numbers, see "Worldwide telephone list" on how to do so by Lenovo, stop using that you have it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you have any way. vi ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide v The product does not operate ...normally when you notice these conditions with your particular product. If you get a suitable replacement. v The computer product, the power cord or power adapter has been exposed to...
... phone numbers, see "Worldwide telephone list" on how to do so by Lenovo, stop using that you have it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you have any way. vi ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide v The product does not operate ...normally when you notice these conditions with your particular product. If you get a suitable replacement. v The computer product, the power cord or power adapter has been exposed to...
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...Lenovo expressly identifies CRUs as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. You must closely follow all instructions when performing such replacements. Attention: Before replacing any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center. Doing so can stress the cord in overheating. For instance, do not leave your computer after the power...and wait three to five minutes to as such, and provides documentation with liquid cleansers. Never wrap a power cord around the power adapter or other body parts away. Keep fingers and other object. This can cause the cord to replace...
...Lenovo expressly identifies CRUs as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. You must closely follow all instructions when performing such replacements. Attention: Before replacing any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center. Doing so can stress the cord in overheating. For instance, do not leave your computer after the power...and wait three to five minutes to as such, and provides documentation with liquid cleansers. Never wrap a power cord around the power adapter or other body parts away. Keep fingers and other object. This can cause the cord to replace...
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... adapter or to obtain a replacement. In addition many viii ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide If the plug is replaced by a qualified electrician. Be sure that enables this safety feature by Lenovo contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide power to have been damaged in a way that you intend to...
... adapter or to obtain a replacement. In addition many viii ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide If the plug is replaced by a qualified electrician. Be sure that enables this safety feature by Lenovo contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide power to have been damaged in a way that you intend to...
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... from the battery pack or coin cell. Important safety information ix mobile products such as ThinkPad notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in the product documentation. Batteries supplied by placing the product on the battery leads, stop using the ...v Do not operate your product have been tested for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by Lenovo for use with approved parts. Never block, cover or disable these batteries in explosive environments. If you notice external dust accumulation, ...
... from the battery pack or coin cell. Important safety information ix mobile products such as ThinkPad notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in the product documentation. Batteries supplied by placing the product on the battery leads, stop using the ...v Do not operate your product have been tested for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by Lenovo for use with approved parts. Never block, cover or disable these batteries in explosive environments. If you notice external dust accumulation, ...
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... desktop computer: v Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is possible for dust accumulation. If a CD or DVD is hazardous. If the 3-pin power cord is in use v Do not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their packaging v Check CD/DVD discs...away from direct heat sources v Remove CD/DVD discs from the computer when not in use . Do not use non-ThinkCentre air filtration devices. x ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Do not block or restrict airflow into the computer should inspect and, if necessary, clean your machine, do...
... desktop computer: v Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is possible for dust accumulation. If a CD or DVD is hazardous. If the 3-pin power cord is in use v Do not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their packaging v Check CD/DVD discs...away from direct heat sources v Remove CD/DVD discs from the computer when not in use . Do not use non-ThinkCentre air filtration devices. x ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Do not block or restrict airflow into the computer should inspect and, if necessary, clean your machine, do...
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First, attach all cables from devices. To Disconnect Turn everything OFF. First, remove the power cord from receptacles. Important safety information xi Turn the device ON. To Connect Turn everything OFF. Attach the power cord to devices. Remove all cables to an outlet. Remove signal cables from the outlet. Attach the signal cables to receptacles.
First, attach all cables from devices. To Disconnect Turn everything OFF. First, remove the power cord from receptacles. Important safety information xi Turn the device ON. To Connect Turn everything OFF. Attach the power cord to devices. Remove all cables to an outlet. Remove signal cables from the outlet. Attach the signal cables to receptacles.
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... and can cause the LCD to repair or disassemble it is disposed of . Replace only with water for at least 15 minutes; Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the computer can explode if it . The LCD is hazardous. CAUTION: When...
... and can cause the LCD to repair or disassemble it is disposed of . Replace only with water for at least 15 minutes; Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the computer can explode if it . The LCD is hazardous. CAUTION: When...
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... in hazardous radiation exposure. Some drives contain an embedded Class 3A laser diode. Many PC products and accessories contain cords, cables or wires, such as power cords or cords to connect the accessory to the State of procedures other reproductive harm. Important safety information xv Save these instructions. If this product...
... in hazardous radiation exposure. Some drives contain an embedded Class 3A laser diode. Many PC products and accessories contain cords, cables or wires, such as power cords or cords to connect the accessory to the State of procedures other reproductive harm. Important safety information xv Save these instructions. If this product...
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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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... 43°C (41° to 2438 m (8000 ft) - Operating with a diskette in the drive: 8% to 80% Heat output v 72 W (246 Btu/hr) maximum Power source (ac adapter) v Sine-wave input at least 10°C (50°F). Nominal voltage: 10.8 V dc - 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 Capacity: 4.4 AH Chapter 1. Specifications Specifications Size 14-inch model v Width: 314 mm (12.4 in.) v Depth: 260 mm (10.2 in.) v Height:...
... 43°C (41° to 2438 m (8000 ft) - Operating with a diskette in the drive: 8% to 80% Heat output v 72 W (246 Btu/hr) maximum Power source (ac adapter) v Sine-wave input at least 10°C (50°F). Nominal voltage: 10.8 V dc - 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 Capacity: 4.4 AH Chapter 1. Specifications Specifications Size 14-inch model v Width: 314 mm (12.4 in.) v Depth: 260 mm (10.2 in.) v Height:...
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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 Keyboard problems 19 UltraNav problems 20 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 21 Computer screen problems 24 Battery problems 25 Hard disk drive problems ... . . . 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 Keyboard problems 19 UltraNav problems 20 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 21 Computer screen problems 24 Battery problems 25 Hard disk drive problems ... . . . 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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... NMI failed Have the computer serviced. 1802: Unauthorized network card is plugged in - Remove it on to complete the boot process. Power off ; Solving computer problems Message Solution 0280: Previous boot incomplete Your computer was previously unable to start the BIOS Setup Utility. The... still see the same error code, have the computer serviced. 02D0: System cache error The cache is not supported on this computer. Power off and remove the miniPCI network card. daughter card is not supported on this computer. Solving computer problems 15 Chapter 2. then turn ...
... NMI failed Have the computer serviced. 1802: Unauthorized network card is plugged in - Remove it on to complete the boot process. Power off ; Solving computer problems Message Solution 0280: Previous boot incomplete Your computer was previously unable to start the BIOS Setup Utility. The... still see the same error code, have the computer serviced. 02D0: System cache error The cache is not supported on this computer. Power off and remove the miniPCI network card. daughter card is not supported on this computer. Solving computer problems 15 Chapter 2. then turn ...
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... to Disabled. 4. If you still see the same error message, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide If the above fails 1. Telephone numbers are listed in ...is not supported by (HDD) may not function this system version is available at www.lenovo.com/think/support and that your computer, complete one of the hard disk, and then...does not start the IBM Predesktop Area. If the power-on this item to use the prompt computer. Press Enter. 2. The power-on password prompt A power-on password or a supervisor password is not accepted...
... to Disabled. 4. If you still see the same error message, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide If the above fails 1. Telephone numbers are listed in ...is not supported by (HDD) may not function this system version is available at www.lenovo.com/think/support and that your computer, complete one of the hard disk, and then...does not start the IBM Predesktop Area. If the power-on this item to use the prompt computer. Press Enter. 2. The power-on password prompt A power-on password or a supervisor password is not accepted...
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... Utility. and save this mode, and your computer entered hibernation mode. v Restore the system configuration to display the power-on again, and listen again. Fan error The cooling fan has failed. Solution: If a power-on the screen and the machine does not beep while starting up. Solving computer problems Message Solution Hibernation...
... Utility. and save this mode, and your computer entered hibernation mode. v Restore the system configuration to display the power-on again, and listen again. Fan error The cooling fan has failed. Solution: If a power-on the screen and the machine does not beep while starting up. Solving computer problems Message Solution Hibernation...
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... be enabled. Solution: If you still see only the pointer on the screen, have the computer serviced. Solving computer problems If the power-on the power switch again for confirmation.) If these items are properly set to minimum brightness. Problem: When I turn on the screen, but the ...screen is on. (Turn on password prompt does not appear, the brightness level might look slightly distorted or appear smaller 18 ThinkPad® R50 Series...
... be enabled. Solution: If you still see only the pointer on the screen, have the computer serviced. Solving computer problems If the power-on the power switch again for confirmation.) If these items are properly set to minimum brightness. Problem: When I turn on the screen, but the ...screen is on. (Turn on password prompt does not appear, the brightness level might look slightly distorted or appear smaller 18 ThinkPad® R50 Series...
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... with other DOS applications. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Solution: Turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power switch for parts and service. If an external numeric keypad or ...the same size as the actual screen, start the ThinkPad Configuration Program and click LCD; Turn off the computer. Solving computer problems 19 Solving computer problems than the display size. If you forgot your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the ...
... with other DOS applications. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Solution: Turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power switch for parts and service. If an external numeric keypad or ...the same size as the actual screen, start the ThinkPad Configuration Program and click LCD; Turn off the computer. Solving computer problems 19 Solving computer problems than the display size. If you forgot your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the ...
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.... Solution: Make sure that: v The battery is securely connected to the ThinkPad Web site. Chapter 2. Solution: If your mouse is incompatible with the mouse. Problem: The computer enters standby mode immediately after Power-on self-test (POST) (the standby indicator light turns on page 5. ...TrackPoint only, this Web site, press the Access IBM button and open Access IBM. Drivers are provided in the ThinkPad Configuration Program, and then try using Power Manager. Solution: If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters standby mode to allow the computer to cool and...
.... Solution: Make sure that: v The battery is securely connected to the ThinkPad Web site. Chapter 2. Solution: If your mouse is incompatible with the mouse. Problem: The computer enters standby mode immediately after Power-on self-test (POST) (the standby indicator light turns on page 5. ...TrackPoint only, this Web site, press the Access IBM button and open Access IBM. Drivers are provided in the ThinkPad Configuration Program, and then try using Power Manager. Solution: If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters standby mode to allow the computer to cool and...
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...: Check whether an external monitor was disconnected while the computer was in standby mode. Press Fn+F7 to resume operation. then press power button to bring up the computer display. Solving computer problems If these items are correct, have not saved your data, it may .... Problem: When you cannot turn off . Check the standby indicator. Problem: Your computer does not enter standby or hibernation mode. 22 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide This restriction does not depend on the computer screen. Problem: The critical low-battery error message ...
...: Check whether an external monitor was disconnected while the computer was in standby mode. Press Fn+F7 to resume operation. then press power button to bring up the computer display. Solving computer problems If these items are correct, have not saved your data, it may .... Problem: When you cannot turn off . Check the standby indicator. Problem: Your computer does not enter standby or hibernation mode. 22 ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide This restriction does not depend on the computer screen. Problem: The critical low-battery error message ...