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Important notice for servicing ThinkPad W700ds and W701ds
The computer display is designed to be opened and used at an angle slightly
greater than 90 degrees. Do not open the main display beyond 150 degrees. To do
so might damage the computer hinge.
Tips on using the dual screen model:
v The second screen is designed to be opened at an angle of 0 (a)to30(b)
degrees to the main display. Do not open it to an angle of more than 30 degrees.
To do so might damage it.
a
b
v To store the second screen in its slot, press the screen inside till it stops. Take
your hand away and make sure that the screen is firmly locked in the slot.
Unless you do this, the second screen might accidentally slide out.
Note: Before storing the second screen, place the screen at position of 0 degree.
v When you store the second screen in its slot, beware of letting your fingers or
nails be caught in the opening.
v Before moving your computer, be sure to store the second screen in its slot. Do
not carry the computer while the second screen is extended. To do so might
cause the second screen to move accidentally or to be damaged.
v Do not open or close the computer display or change the opening angle by
holding the second screen only. To do so might damage the second screen.
v Do not pick up or move the computer by holding the second screen only. To do
so might cause the second screen to move or to be damaged.
v Do not hold the computer with the right side down and apply shock to it. To do
so might cause the second screen to slide out accidentally.
Considerations for using the second screen:
v When the second screen is extended, you cannot use an external monitor. If an
external monitor has been attached and is in use, and you extend the second
screen, the external monitor will turn off automatically. To use it, slide the
second screen back in its slot.
v When the second screen is extended, you cannot switch a display output
location by use of Presentation Director. To use this function, slide the second
screen back in its slot.
v DirectX applications may not work properly on the second screen.
v DVD playback and Blu-ray playback don’t work with WinDVD on the second
screen.
86 ThinkPad W700, W700ds, W701, and W701ds Hardware Maintenance Manual