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Quick Reference
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- Important safety information
- Warranty and other notices
- Computer setup
- Software recovery
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Help and Service
- IBM Lotus software offer
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Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following: v “Important safety information” on page v v Appendix B, “Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty,” on page 35 v Appendix D, “Notices,” on page 65 First Edition (June 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS – RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with RESTRICTED
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Contents Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Conditions that require immediate action . . . . . . . . . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi Additional safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi Lithium battery notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi Modem safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii Laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii Power supply statement .
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Power supply and system board Diagnostic LEDs . . . . . . . . .25 PC-Doctor for DOS Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 POST beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Appendix A. IBM Lotus Software Offer . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . .35 Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . .
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Important safety information Note Please read important safety information first. ® ® This information can help you safely use your ThinkCentre or ThinkPad personal computer. Follow and retain all information included with your computer. The information in this document does not alter the terms of your ™ purchase agreement or the Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty. Customer safety is important. Our products are developed to be safe and effective. However, personal computers are el
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Frequently inspect your computer and its components for damage or wear or signs of danger. If you have any question about the condition of a component, do not use the product. Contact the Customer Support Center or the product manufacturer for instructions on how to inspect the product and have it repaired, if necessary. For a list of Service and Support phone numbers, see “Worldwide telephone list” on page 57. In the unlikely event that you notice any of the conditions listed below, or
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instructions when it is appropriate for customers to replace those parts. You must closely follow all instructions when performing such replacements. Always make sure that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source before you attempt the replacement. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center. Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are r
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Protect the cord and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave your cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause a short circuit, particularly if the cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Liquids can also cause gradual corrosion of the power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals on the adapter which can eventually result in overheating. Always connect power cords and signal cable
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Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to the equipment. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords. Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet. Batteries All personal computers manufactured by Lenovo contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide power to the system clock. In addition many mobile products such as ThinkPad notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable batt
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become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover or disable these features. You should inspect your desktop computer for dust accumulation at least once every three months. Before inspecting your computer, turn off the power and unplug the computer’s power cord from the electrical outlet; then remove any dust from vents and perforations in the bezel. If you notice external dust accumulation, you should also examine and remove dust
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Additional safety information Danger Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product. v When possible, use
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Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Modem safety information Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions, such as: v Never install telephone wiring during a lightning
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Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Removing the covers of the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive. Do not remove the drive covers. Some CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following statement.
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Additional help This Quick Reference provides the information for installing your computer and starting the operating system. This publication also includes basic troubleshooting information, software recovery procedures, help and service information, and warranty information. The User Guide for your computer has information about installing optional hardware. This Portable Document Format (PDF) file is available through the Access IBM program on your computer desktop. Use Adobe Acrobat
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Chapter 1. Arranging your workspace To get the most from your computer, arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Your comfort is of foremost importance, but light sources, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets also can affect the way you arrange your workspace. Comfort Although no single working position is ideal for everyone, here are a few guidelines to help you find a position that suits you best. Sitting
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angles to windows and other light sources, when possible. Reduce overhead lighting, if necessary, by turning off lights or using lower wattage bulbs. If you install the monitor near a window, use curtains or blinds to block the sunlight. You might have to adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls on the monitor as the room lighting changes throughout the day. Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpf
