IBM A22 Laptop User Manual


 
Contents
Finding information with Access ThinkPad iii
Chapter 1. Overview of your new ThinkPad
computer .............1
Your ThinkPad at a glance .......2
Features..............3
Specifications ............5
Caring for your ThinkPad computer ....7
Chapter 2. Solving computer problems . . 11
Diagnosing problems .........12
Troubleshooting...........13
Error messages ..........13
Errors without messages .......16
Password problems ........17
A power switch problem.......17
Keyboard problems ........18
TrackPoint problems ........19
Standby or hibernation problems ....20
Computer screen problems ......24
Battery problems .........25
Hard disk drive problems ......26
Other problems ..........27
Starting BIOS Setup Utility .......28
Recover pre-installed software ......29
Upgrading the hard disk drive......32
Replacing the battery .........34
Chapter 3. Getting help and service from
IBM...............35
Getting help and service ........36
Getting help on the Web ........36
Getting help by fax .........37
Calling IBM ............37
Appendix A. Important safety instructions 41
Modem safety information .......43
Laser compliance statement .......44
Appendix B. Warranty Statement ....47
Warranty Period ..........47
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty ....47
Part1-General Terms .......47
Part2-Country-unique Terms.....51
Notices..............59
Processing date data ........59
References to the Web site addresses . . . 59
Electronic emission notices ......60
Telecommunication notices ......61
Industry Canada requirements .....63
Notice for Australia ........64
Notice for Users in New Zealand ....64
Notice for European Union countries. . . 66
Trademarks ............67
Index ..............69
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