Chapter 11. Getting Support; Before You Contact Lenovo; Getting Help And Service - Lenovo ThinkPad P51 User Manual

Chapter 11. Getting support

This chapter provides information about getting help and support from Lenovo.

Before you contact Lenovo

Often, you can solve your computer problems by referring to the information in the explanations of error
codes, running diagnostic programs, or by consulting the Lenovo Support Web site.
Registering your computer
Register your computer with Lenovo. For more information, see "Registering your computer" on page 15.
Downloading system updates
Downloading updated software might resolve problems you experience with your computer.
To download updated software, go to the following Web site and follow the instructions on the screen:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
Recording information
Before you talk to a Lenovo representative, record the following important information about your computer.
Recording problem symptoms and details
Collect the answers to the following questions before you call for help. Then, you are able to get help as
quickly as possible.
• What is the problem? Is it continuous or intermittent?
• Is there an error message? What is the error code, if any?
• What operating system are you using? Which version?
• Which software applications were running at the time of the problem?
• Can the problem be reproduced? If so, how?
Recording system information
The serial number label is on the bottom of your computer. Record the machine type and the serial number.
• What is the name of your Lenovo product?
• What is the machine type?
• What is the serial number?

Getting help and service

If you need help, service, technical assistance, or more information about Lenovo products, you will find a
wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you.
Information about your computer and preinstalled software, if any, is available in the documentation that
comes with your computer or on the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support . The
documentation includes printed books, online books, readme files, and help files.
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