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... product it supports, be sure to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. First Edition (May 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS - Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. Use, duplication or disclosure... by the Government is subject to read the general information under Rights in Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under "Important safety information" on page v, Appendix A, "...
... product it supports, be sure to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. First Edition (May 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS - Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. Use, duplication or disclosure... by the Government is subject to read the general information under Rights in Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under "Important safety information" on page v, Appendix A, "...
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...Wireless related information 43 Wireless interoperability 43 Usage environment and your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 Chapter 2. iii xvii Finding information with Access IBM . . Warranty information . . . . 47 Lenovo Statement of your new ThinkPad computer 1 Your ThinkPad at a glance 2 Features 3 Specifications 5 ... . 80 IBM Lotus Software Offer 81 Trademarks 83 Index 85 © Lenovo 2005. Contents Important safety information v Conditions that require immediate action . . Solving computer problems . . 11 Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 12 Error messages 12 Errors ...
...Wireless related information 43 Wireless interoperability 43 Usage environment and your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 Chapter 2. iii xvii Finding information with Access IBM . . Warranty information . . . . 47 Lenovo Statement of your new ThinkPad computer 1 Your ThinkPad at a glance 2 Features 3 Specifications 5 ... . 80 IBM Lotus Software Offer 81 Trademarks 83 Index 85 © Lenovo 2005. Contents Important safety information v Conditions that require immediate action . . Solving computer problems . . 11 Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 12 Error messages 12 Errors ...
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... devices. Note: This information includes references to Lenovo. In addition, your ThinkPad computer. As with any electronic device, pay close attention to mobile personal computers, Lenovo ships some products (such as speakers or monitors) with your computer product may contain a coin-sized internal battery that... of your product. Conditions that can become damaged due to your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Statement of smoke or sparks vent from hazards and create a safer computer work environment. On very rare occasions, you might notice an odor or see a puff...
... devices. Note: This information includes references to Lenovo. In addition, your ThinkPad computer. As with any electronic device, pay close attention to mobile personal computers, Lenovo ships some products (such as speakers or monitors) with your computer product may contain a coin-sized internal battery that... of your product. Conditions that can become damaged due to your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Statement of smoke or sparks vent from hazards and create a safer computer work environment. On very rare occasions, you might notice an odor or see a puff...
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... instructions. In the unlikely event that product until you get a suitable replacement. Note: If you notice these conditions with your computer and its components for instructions on how to diagnose the situation yourself. Contact the Customer Support Center or the product manufacturer for ...until you can contact the product manufacturer for further guidance. Or, they might indicate a potential safety issue. However, do so by Lenovo, stop using the product and unplug it repaired, if necessary. Frequently inspect your product, stop using that you notice any of the...
... instructions. In the unlikely event that product until you get a suitable replacement. Note: If you notice these conditions with your computer and its components for instructions on how to diagnose the situation yourself. Contact the Customer Support Center or the product manufacturer for ...until you can contact the product manufacturer for further guidance. Or, they might indicate a potential safety issue. However, do so by Lenovo, stop using the product and unplug it repaired, if necessary. Frequently inspect your product, stop using that you notice any of the...
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...required for customers to as such, and provides documentation with liquid cleansers. Lenovo expressly identifies CRUs as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Doing so can stress the cord in overheating. For instance, do not leave your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are referred to...gradual corrosion of the power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals on the adapter which can cause the cord to let the computer cool before you have any CRUs, turn off and that can eventually result in ways that the product is turned off the...
...required for customers to as such, and provides documentation with liquid cleansers. Lenovo expressly identifies CRUs as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Doing so can stress the cord in overheating. For instance, do not leave your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are referred to...gradual corrosion of the power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals on the adapter which can cause the cord to let the computer cool before you have any CRUs, turn off and that can eventually result in ways that the product is turned off the...
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Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that enables this safety feature by Lenovo contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide power to the system clock. Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension ... are using is a safety feature. Never overload an electrical outlet. Be sure that you cannot insert the plug into receptacles. Batteries All personal computers manufactured by trying to obtain a replacement. Plugs and outlets If a receptacle (power outlet) that the power outlet you have questions about power loads...
Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that enables this safety feature by Lenovo contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide power to the system clock. Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension ... are using is a safety feature. Never overload an electrical outlet. Be sure that you cannot insert the plug into receptacles. Batteries All personal computers manufactured by trying to obtain a replacement. Plugs and outlets If a receptacle (power outlet) that the power outlet you have questions about power loads...
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... tested for use with approved parts. These features might inadvertently become blocked by Lenovo for compatibility and should only be replaced with your computer, turn off the power and unplug the computer's power cord from the inside of the battery and can cause gasses or ...flame to their compact size. If you notice external dust accumulation, you notice any discharge from your battery is charging. Your computer produces some rechargeable batteries (particularly Lithium Ion batteries), leaving a battery unused in a discharged state could increase the risk of heat due...
... tested for use with approved parts. These features might inadvertently become blocked by Lenovo for compatibility and should only be replaced with your computer, turn off the power and unplug the computer's power cord from the inside of the battery and can cause gasses or ...flame to their compact size. If you notice external dust accumulation, you notice any discharge from your battery is charging. Your computer produces some rechargeable batteries (particularly Lithium Ion batteries), leaving a battery unused in a discharged state could increase the risk of heat due...
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...not use . v Regularly inspect the outside of overheating. x ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide If possible, avoid operating your computer inside furniture, as shown below when installing, moving, or opening the cover. If a CD or DVD is cracked or otherwise physically damaged, ... To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as this product, it is provided with your computer more frequently. Always turn off and unplug the computer before each use cracked or damaged discs Additional safety information DANGER Electric current from vents and any ...
...not use . v Regularly inspect the outside of overheating. x ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide If possible, avoid operating your computer inside furniture, as shown below when installing, moving, or opening the cover. If a CD or DVD is cracked or otherwise physically damaged, ... To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as this product, it is provided with your computer more frequently. Always turn off and unplug the computer before each use cracked or damaged discs Additional safety information DANGER Electric current from vents and any ...
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...near water. v Do not attempt to or disconnect it . When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations and your computer with a battery of the type recommended by always following basic safety precautions, including the following: v Do not use your company's safety ...standards. xii ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide DANGER Reduce the risk of fire and electric shock by Lenovo. Do not use your computer in landfills. Do not connect the cable to disassemble it from the telephone outlet on the wall. To avoid possible ...
...near water. v Do not attempt to or disconnect it . When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations and your computer with a battery of the type recommended by always following basic safety precautions, including the following: v Do not use your company's safety ...standards. xii ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide DANGER Reduce the risk of fire and electric shock by Lenovo. Do not use your computer in landfills. Do not connect the cable to disassemble it from the telephone outlet on the wall. To avoid possible ...
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DANGER Follow the instruction below when installing or reconfiguring the CDC or Mini PCI option. Never use your computer until you install the CDC or Mini PCI option or open . The LCD is open the covers of the system or attached devices. The lithium ... mercury. Do not put it . Dispose of explosion. To avoid possible injury or death, do not use the computer when the cover is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the computer can explode if it is danger of it as required by local ordinances or regulations and your hands, immediately...
DANGER Follow the instruction below when installing or reconfiguring the CDC or Mini PCI option. Never use your computer until you install the CDC or Mini PCI option or open . The LCD is open the covers of the system or attached devices. The lithium ... mercury. Do not put it . Dispose of explosion. To avoid possible injury or death, do not use the computer when the cover is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the computer can explode if it is danger of it as required by local ordinances or regulations and your hands, immediately...
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... touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the date of manufacture. There may be installed in the ThinkPad computer is a laser product. DANGER To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using a telephone (other countries, the drive is certified to conform...
... touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the date of manufacture. There may be installed in the ThinkPad computer is a laser product. DANGER To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using a telephone (other countries, the drive is certified to conform...
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... files and programs that cover backing up and recovering. © Lenovo 2005. Therefore, when checking the capacity of your hard disk, which it has been approved for wireless use your computer, Lenovo provides simpler methods of accomplishing the tasks typically associated with these alternative... methods are requested to your computer resides in the partition consume hard disk space. xvii Press the blue ...
... files and programs that cover backing up and recovering. © Lenovo 2005. Therefore, when checking the capacity of your hard disk, which it has been approved for wireless use your computer, Lenovo provides simpler methods of accomplishing the tasks typically associated with these alternative... methods are requested to your computer resides in the partition consume hard disk space. xvii Press the blue ...
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... Access IBM button to open the application that brings you . © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. At your computer and start a utility that explains what was there when you received your computer is working normally, and even when it is your startup sequence, and get... essential system information, and start correctly, press the Access IBM button during the startup sequence of Lenovo's resources to help you informative illustrations and ...
... Access IBM button to open the application that brings you . © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. At your computer and start a utility that explains what was there when you received your computer is working normally, and even when it is your startup sequence, and get... essential system information, and start correctly, press the Access IBM button during the startup sequence of Lenovo's resources to help you informative illustrations and ...
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xx ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Some of that device is attached to play, pause, and rewind the video clip. Note: If a bootable device is higher than IDE HDD, the computer boots from that show you how to perform certain tasks, such as replacing your battery, inserting a PC Card, or upgrading your help system contain brief video clips that device. Use the controls shown to the computer, and the boot priority of the topics in your memory.
xx ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Some of that device is attached to play, pause, and rewind the video clip. Note: If a bootable device is higher than IDE HDD, the computer boots from that show you how to perform certain tasks, such as replacing your battery, inserting a PC Card, or upgrading your help system contain brief video clips that device. Use the controls shown to the computer, and the boot priority of the topics in your memory.
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Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Chapter 1. Overview of your new ThinkPad computer Your ThinkPad at a glance 2 Features 3 Specifications 5 Caring for your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 © Lenovo 2005.
Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Chapter 1. Overview of your new ThinkPad computer Your ThinkPad at a glance 2 Features 3 Specifications 5 Caring for your ThinkPad computer . . . . 6 © Lenovo 2005.
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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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... 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 2048... lower slot: Type I or Type II PC Card) Note: Some models have TrackPoint only, without a touch pad and its buttons. Overview of your new ThinkPad computer 3 Storage device v 2.5-inch hard disk drive Display The color display uses TFT technology: v Size: 14.1 inch or 15.0 inch, depending on some models) ...
... 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 2048... lower slot: Type I or Type II PC Card) Note: Some models have TrackPoint only, without a touch pad and its buttons. Overview of your new ThinkPad computer 3 Storage device v 2.5-inch hard disk drive Display The color display uses TFT technology: v Size: 14.1 inch or 15.0 inch, depending on some models) ...
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....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 v Relative humidity: - Capacity: 4.4 AH Chapter 1. Overview of the ac adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 95°F) - At altitudes up to 110°F) - Operating with...
....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 v Relative humidity: - Capacity: 4.4 AH Chapter 1. Overview of the ac adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 95°F) - At altitudes up to 110°F) - Operating with...
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...display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. Be gentle with your lap or any media, turn off , before moving your computer is in ). Carry your computer properly v Before moving it. Important tips: Be careful about where and how you work environments, you will prevent damage to ...the hard disk drive and data loss. v Your computer display is a function of the level of suffocation from magnets, activated cellular phones, electrical appliances, or speakers (within 13 cm/5 in standby ...
...display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. Be gentle with your lap or any media, turn off , before moving your computer is in ). Carry your computer properly v Before moving it. Important tips: Be careful about where and how you work environments, you will prevent damage to ...the hard disk drive and data loss. v Your computer display is a function of the level of suffocation from magnets, activated cellular phones, electrical appliances, or speakers (within 13 cm/5 in standby ...
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... board or hard disk drive. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo will not reset it, and you if it is not damaged. v Your computer might have to the Web page: www.lenovo.com/register). Handle storage media and drives properly v Avoid inserting diskettes at an angle...keep the display open Access IBM by pressing the Access IBM button). Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to a PBX (private branch exchange) or any other digital telephone extension line because this could damage your computer comes with an optical drive such as CD, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD ...
... board or hard disk drive. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo will not reset it, and you if it is not damaged. v Your computer might have to the Web page: www.lenovo.com/register). Handle storage media and drives properly v Avoid inserting diskettes at an angle...keep the display open Access IBM by pressing the Access IBM button). Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to a PBX (private branch exchange) or any other digital telephone extension line because this could damage your computer comes with an optical drive such as CD, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD ...