Lenovo ThinkCentre A51 Quick Reference Manual

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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, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on

page 35

v Appendix D, “Notices,” on page 63

First Edition (February 2005)

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Contents

Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Conditions that require immediate action . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi

Additional safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

Lithium battery notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

Modem safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Additional help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Chapter 1. Arranging your workspace . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Chapter 2. Setting up your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Turning on power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Finishing the software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Completing important tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Updating your operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installing other operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Updating your antivirus software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Starting the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Shutting down the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Recording your computer information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Chapter 3. Recovering software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Creating and using product recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Backup and recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the rescue and recovery workspace . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Solving recovery problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Creating and using rescue media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . . . . . . . . . .16

Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . . . . . . . . .18

Chapter 4. Getting information, help, and service . . . . . . . . .19

Getting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Getting help and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Purchasing additional services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and diagnostics . . . . . . . . . .23

Basic troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

LED Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

PC Doctor Dos Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

POST beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Appendix A. IBM Lotus Software Offer . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 35

Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Worldwide Telephone List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Guarantee supplement for Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Appendix C. Customer Replacement Units (CRUs) . . . . . . . .61

Appendix D. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Electronic emissions notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Power cord notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice . . . . . . . . . .70

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Quick Reference

Table des matières

Avis aux lecteurs canadiens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Consignes de sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

Conditions nécessitant une intervention immédiate . . . . . . . . .ix

Consignes générales de sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Consignes de sécurité supplémentaires . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Batterie au lithium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv

Informations relatives au modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv

Conformité aux normes relatives aux appareils à laser . . . . . . . . xvi

Aide supplémentaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Chapitre 1. Organisation de l’espace de travail . . . . . . . . . 71

Confort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Chapitre 2. Installation de l’ordinateur . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Mise sous tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Fin de l’installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Tâches importantes à effectuer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Mise à jour de votre système d’exploitation . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Installation d’autres systèmes d’exploitation . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Mise à jour de votre logiciel antivirus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Lancement de l’utilitaire de configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Arrêt de l’ordinateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Tableau d’informations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Chapitre 3. Récupération de logiciels . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Création et utilisation de disques de récupération Product Recovery . . .81

Sauvegarde et récupération . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Utilisation de l’espace de travail Rescue and Recovery . . . . . . . .84

Résolution des incidents de récupération . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Création et utilisation d’un support de secours . . . . . . . . . .87

Création et utilisation d’une disquette de réparation Recovery Repair . . .87

Récupération ou installation de pilotes de périphérique . . . . . . . .88

Configuration d’un périphérique de secours dans la séquence de démarrage 89

Chapitre 4. Assistance technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Informations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Services d’assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Services complémentaires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Chapitre 5. Résolution des incidents et outils de diagnostics . . . .95

Résolution des incidents - Procédures de base . . . . . . . . . . .75

Voyants de diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

PC Doctor Dos Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Codes d’erreur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Bips émis pendant le POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Annexe A. Offre de logiciels IBM Lotus . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Annexe B. Déclaration de Garantie Z125-4753-08 04/2004 . . . . . .107

Chapitre 1 - Dispositions générales . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Chapitre 2 - Dispositions nationales particulières . . . . . . . . . .111

CHAPITRE 3 - Informations relatives à la garantie . . . . . . . . .126

Liste de numéros de téléphone pour le monde entier . . . . . . . .132

Supplément de garantie pour le Mexique . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Annexe C. Unités remplaçables par l’utilisateur (CRU) . . . . . . .137

Annexe D. Remarques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Marques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Bruits radioélectriques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Cordons d’alimentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Cordons d’alimentation et câbles sous enveloppe de PVC (chlorure de

polyvinyle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Aide-mémoire

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Situationen, die sofortige Maßnahmen erfordern . . . . . . . . . .v

Allgemeine Sicherheitsrichtlinien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Zusätzliche Sicherheitshinweise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

Hinweis zur Lithiumbatterie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Sicherheitshinweise zu Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Lasersicherheit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Weiterführende Hilfe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Kapitel 1. Arbeitsplatz einrichten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Ergonomie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Kapitel 2. Computer in Betrieb nehmen . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Computer einschalten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Softwareinstallation abschließen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Wichtige Aufgaben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Betriebssystem aktualisieren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Andere Betriebssysteme installieren . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Antivirensoftware aktualisieren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Programm ″Setup Utility″ starten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Systemabschluss durchführen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Computerdaten notieren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Kapitel 3. Software wiederherstellen . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Datenträger zur Produktwiederherstellung erstellen und verwenden . . .164

Sicherung und Wiederherstellung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Arbeitsbereich von Rescue and Recovery verwenden . . . . . . . .156

Fehler bei der Wiederherstellung beheben . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Wiederherstellungsdatenträger erstellen und verwenden . . . . . . .170

Diskette für Wiederherstellung erstellen und verwenden . . . . . . .170

Einheitentreiber wiederherstellen oder installieren . . . . . . . . .171

Einheit zur Wiederherstellung in der Startreihenfolge definieren . . . . .172

Kapitel 4. Informationen, Hilfe und Service anfordern . . . . . . .175

Informationen anfordern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Hilfe und Service anfordern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Zusätzliche Services bestellen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Kapitel 5. Fehlerbehebung und Diagnoseprogramme . . . . . . .179

Grundlegende Fehlerbehebung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

Fehlerdiagnose mit Hilfe von Anzeigen . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Diagnoseprogramm ″PC Doctor Dos″ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Fehlercodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

POST-Signaltoncodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

Anhang A. IBM Lotus Software-Angebot . . . . . . . . . . . .189

Anhang B. IBM Erklärung über begrenzte Gewährleistung Z125-4753-08

04/2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Teil 1 - Allgemeine Bestimmungen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Teil 2 - Länderspezifische Bestimmungen . . . . . . . . . . . .197

Teil 3 - Gewährleistungsinformationen . . . . . . . . . . . . .212

Weltweite Telefonliste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218

Ergänzung zu den Gewährleistungsbestimmungen für Mexiko . . . . .224

Anhang C. CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units, durch Kunden aus-

tauschbare

Funktionseinheiten) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227

Anhang D. Bemerkungen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Marken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

Hinweise zur elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit . . . . . . . . .231

Hinweis zu Netzkabeln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234

Kurzübersicht

Indice

Informazioni importanti sulla sicurezza . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Condizioni che richiedono un intervento immediato . . . . . . . . .v

Linee guida generali per la sicurezza . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi

Ulteriori informazioni sulla sicurezza . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

Batteria al litio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

Informazioni sulla sicurezza del modem . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Dichiarazione di conformità relativa al laser . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Ulteriori informazioni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Capitolo 1. Organizzazione dell’area di lavoro . . . . . . . . . 241

Organizzazione ottimale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Capitolo 2. Installazione dell’elaboratore . . . . . . . . . . . 245

Accensione . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Completamento dell’installazione del software . . . . . . . . . . 249

Attività importanti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Aggiornamento del sistema operativo . . . . . . . . . . . . .250

Installazione di altri sistemi operativi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250

Aggiornamento del software antivirus . . . . . . . . . . . . .251

Avvio del programma Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251

Spegnimento dell’elaboratore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251

Registrazione delle informazioni dell’elaboratore . . . . . . . . . .251

Capitolo 3. Ripristino del software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253

Creazione e utilizzo dei dischi di ripristino del prodotto . . . . . . .253

Copie di backup e ripristino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254

Utilizzo dell’area di lavoro di Rescue and Recovery . . . . . . . . .255

Soluzioni relative ai problemi di ripristino . . . . . . . . . . . .258

Creazione e utilizzo di un supporto di ripristino . . . . . . . . . .259

Creazione e utilizzo del minidisco di ripristino . . . . . . . . . .259

Ripristino o installazione dei driver di periferica . . . . . . . . . .260

Impostazione di una periferica di ripristino nella sequenza di avvio . . .261

Capitolo 4. Richiesta di informazioni, supporto e assistenza . . . . .263

Come ottenere le informazioni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263

Come ottenere aiuto e assistenza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263

Acquisto di ulteriori servizi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266

Capitolo 5. Risoluzione dei problemi e programmi di diagnostica . . .267

Risoluzione dei problemi basilari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267

Diagnostica LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269

PC Doctor Dos Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270

Codici di errore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271

Segnali acustici del POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273

Appendice A. IBM Lotus Software Offer . . . . . . . . . . . .275

Appendice B. Dichiarazione di garanzia IBM Z125-4753-08 04/2004 . .279

Parte 1 - Condizioni generali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279

Parte 2 - Condizioni specifiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282

Parte 3 - Informazioni sulla garanzia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295

Elenco telefonico mondiale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300

Guarantee supplement for Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302

Appendice C. CRU (Customer Replacement Unit) . . . . . . . . .305

Appendice D. Informazioni particolari . . . . . . . . . . . . .307

Marchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308

Informazioni sulle emissioni elettromagnetiche . . . . . . . . . .309

Informazioni relative ai cavi di alimentazione . . . . . . . . . . .312

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice . . . . . . . . . .314

Guida di riferimento rapido

Inhoudsopgave

Belangrijke veiligheidsinformatie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Situaties waarin onmiddellijk handelen vereist is . . . . . . . . . .v

Algemene veiligheidsrichtlijnen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi

Aanvullende veiligheidsvoorschriften . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

Kennisgeving lithiumbatterij . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

Veiligheidsvoorschriften voor de modem . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Verklaring van conformiteit met laserrichtlijnen . . . . . . . . . .xi

Aanvullende hulp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Hoofdstuk 1. De werkplek inrichten . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Hoofdstuk 2. De computer installeren . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

De computer aanzetten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

De installatie van de software voltooien . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

Belangrijk om te doen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

Het besturingssysteem bijwerken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

Andere besturingssystemen installeren . . . . . . . . . . . . .330

Antivirussoftware bijwerken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330

De Setup Utility starten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330

De computer afsluiten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331

Computergegevens noteren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331

Hoofdstuk 3. Software herstellen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333

Herstelschijven maken en gebruiken . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333

Backup en herstel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334

Het werkgebied van Rescue and Recovery gebruiken . . . . . . . .335

Herstelproblemen oplossen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338

Noodherstelmedia maken en gebruiken . . . . . . . . . . . . .339

Een Reparatiediskette maken en gebruiken . . . . . . . . . . . .339

Stuurprogramma’s installeren of herstellen . . . . . . . . . . . .340

Een herstelapparaat in de opstartvolgorde opgeven . . . . . . . . .341

Hoofdstuk 4. Informatie, hulp en service . . . . . . . . . . . .343

Informatie opvragen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343

Informatie over hulp en service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343

Extra services aanschaffen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346

Hoofdstuk 5. Diagnose en probleemoplossing . . . . . . . . . .347

Elementaire probleemoplossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347

LED-diagnose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349

PC Doctor Dos Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349

Foutcodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351

Geluidssignalen bij de zelftest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353

Bijlage A. Aanbod van IBM Lotus Software . . . . . . . . . . .335

Bijlage B. IBM Verklaring van Beperkte Garantie Z125-4753-08 04/2004 339

Deel 1 - Algemene voorwaarden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339

Deel 2 - Landspecifieke voorwaarden . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363

Deel 3 - Garantie-informatie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377

Wereldwijde lijst van telefoonnummers . . . . . . . . . . . . .383

Garantiesupplement voor Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385

Bijlage C. Door de klant vervangbare onderdelen (CRU’s) . . . . . .387

Bijlage D. Kennisgevingen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389

Handelsmerken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390

Elektronische emissie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391

Kennisgevingen voor het netsnoer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394

Kennisgeving voor PVC-kabels (polyvinylchloride) en -snoeren . . . . .397

Naslagboekje

Important safety information

Note

Please read important safety information first.

This information can help you safely use your IBM

®

personal computer.

Follow and retain all information included with your IBM computer. The

information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase

agreement or the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty.

Customer safety is important. Our products are developed to be safe and

effective. However, personal computers are electronic devices. Power cords,

power adapters, and other features can create potential safety risks that can

result in physical injury or property damage, especially if misused. To reduce

these risks, follow the instructions included with your product, observe all

warnings on the product and in the operating instructions, and review the

information included in this document carefully. By carefully following the

information contained in this document and provided with your product, you

can help protect yourself from hazards and create a safer computer work

environment.

Note: This information includes references to power adapters and batteries. In

addition to mobile personal computers, IBM ships some products (such as

speakers or monitors) with external power adapters. If you have such a

product, this information applies to your product. In addition, your computer

product may contain a coin-sized internal battery that provides power to your

system clock even when the machine is unplugged, so the battery safety

information applies to all computers.

Conditions that require immediate action

Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some product

damage is serious enough that the product should not be used again until it

has been inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authorized servicer.

As with any electronic device, pay close attention to the product when it is

turned on. On very rare occasions, you might notice an odor or see a puff of

smoke or sparks vent from your machine. Or you might hear sounds like

popping, cracking or hissing. These conditions might merely mean that an

internal electronic component has failed in a safe and controlled manner. Or,

they might indicate a potential safety issue. However, do not take risks or

attempt to diagnose the situation yourself.

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 IBM Support Center or the

product manufacturer for instructions on how to inspect the product and

have it repaired, if necessary. The telephone numbers for your IBM Support

Center location are located in the “Help and Service” section later in this

guide.

In the unlikely event that you notice any of the conditions listed below, or if

you have any safety concerns with your product, stop using the product and

unplug it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you can

speak to the IBM Support Center for further guidance.

The telephone numbers for your IBM Support Center location are located in

the “Help and Service” section later in this guide.

v Power cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cords, surge protectors, or

power supplies that are cracked, broken or damaged.

v Signs of overheating, smoke, sparks or fire.

v Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, creases), discharge from a

battery, or a buildup of foreign substances on the battery.

v A cracking, hissing or popping sound, or strong odor that comes from the

product.

v Signs that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the computer

product, the power cord or power adapter.

v The computer product, the power cord or power adapter has been exposed

to water.

v The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

v The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating

instructions.

Note: If you notice these conditions with a non-IBM product (such as an

extension cord), stop using that product until you can contact the product

manufacturer for further instructions, or until you get a suitable replacement.

General safety guidelines

Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and

property damage.

Service

Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the

IBM Support Center. Use only an authorized IBM service provider who is

approved to repair your particular product.

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Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These parts

are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. IBM expressly

identifies CRUs as such, and provides documentation with 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 IBM Support Center.

Power cords and power adapters

Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product

manufacturer.

Never wrap a power cord around the power adapter or other object. Doing so

can stress the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray, crack or crimp. This

can present a safety hazard.

Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped over, or

pinched by objects.

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 cables in the correct order and ensure

that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into

receptacles.

Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins

and/or shows signs of overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input

or anywhere on the power adapter.

Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show

signs of corrosion or overheating or where the power cord appears to have

been damaged in any way.

Extension cords and related devices

Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies,

and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of

the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips are used, the load

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should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more

information if you have questions about power loads, power requirements, and

input ratings.

Plugs and outlets

If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer

equipment appears to be damaged or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is

replaced by a qualified electrician.

Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the

manufacturer to obtain a replacement.

Some products are equipped with a three-pronged plug. This plug fits only

into a grounded electrical outlet. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat this

safety feature by trying to insert it into a non-grounded outlet. If you cannot

insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet

adapter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never

overload an electrical outlet. The overall system load should not exceed 80

percent of the branch circuit rating. Consult an electrician for more information

if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings.

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.

Connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet carefully

Batteries

All IBM personal computers 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 battery pack to provide system

power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by IBM for use with your

product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with

approved parts.

Never attempt to open or service any battery. Do not crush, puncture, or

incinerate batteries or short circuit the metal contacts. Do not expose the

battery to water or other liquids. Only recharge the battery pack strictly

according to instructions included in the product documentation.

Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can

cause gasses or flame to “vent” from the battery pack or coin cell. If your

battery is damaged, or if you notice any discharge from your battery or the

buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery and

obtain a replacement from the battery manufacturer.

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Batteries can degrade when they are left unused for long periods of time. For

some rechargeable batteries (particularly Lithium Ion batteries), leaving a

battery unused in a discharged state could increase the risk of a battery short

circuit, which could shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety

hazard. Do not let rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or

store these batteries in a discharged state.

Heat and product ventilation

Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging.

Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact

size. Always follow these basic precautions:

v Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part

of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or

when the battery is charging. Your computer produces some heat during

normal operation. Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort

or, potentially, a skin burn.

v Do not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable

materials or in explosive environments.

v Ventilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for

safety, comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently

become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other

flexible surface. Never block, cover or disable these features.

CD and DVD drive safety

CD and DVD drives spin discs at a high speed. If a CD or DVD is cracked or

otherwise physically damaged, it is possible for the disc to break apart or even

shatter when the CD drive is in use. To protect against possible injury due to

this situation, and to reduce the risk of damage to your machine, do the

following:

v Always store CD/DVD discs in their original packaging

v Always store CD/DVD discs out of direct sunlight and away from direct

heat sources

v Remove CD/DVD discs from the computer when not 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 for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or

damaged discs

Additional safety information

DANGER

Important safety information ix

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 one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.

v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or

structural damage.

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,

networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless

instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when

installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

To connect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

To disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

Lithium battery notice

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

When replacing the battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an

equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. The battery

contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

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.

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