Table Of Contents - IBM ThinkPad TransNote Servce And Troubleshooting Manual

Contents
Important safety instructions .
Modem safety information .
Chapter 1. System overview .
Features . . . . .
Specifications . . .
Using your on-board help .
Chapter 2. Handling the ThinkPad computer 7
TransNote handling tips .
ThinkPad don'ts . .
ThinkPad do's . .
Cleaning your computer .
Carrying your computer .
Extending the life of your computer battery
Chapter 3. Protecting your computer .
Using passwords .
Resuming from hibernation .
Power-on password
Hard disk passwords .
Supervisor password .
Windows passwords .
Passwords and the on-screen keyboard .
Attaching the mechanical lock .
Chapter 4. Solving computer problems .
Troubleshooting . .
Error messages .
Errors without messages .
Power switch problem
TrackPoint problems .
Keyboard problems
Standby, hibernation, and shutdown
problems . . .
Computer screen problems .
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. v Battery problems .
. viii Hard disk drive problems .
Software problems .
Other problems .
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Testing your computer
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Starting BIOS Setup Utility .
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Backing up your system .
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Backing up your registry .
Backing up data.
Recover pre-installed software .
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Using Software Selections CD .
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Upgrading the hard disk drive .
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Getting service .
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Getting help on the Web .
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Getting help by fax
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Calling IBM .
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Appendix. A. Product warranty and notices 49
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Warranty Statements .
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IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for
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United States, Puerto Rico and Canada
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(Part 1 - General Terms) .
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IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide
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except Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey and
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United States (Part 1- General Terms)
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Notices.
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Processing date data .
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References to Web site addresses .
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Electronic emission notices .
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Telecommunication notices .
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Industry Canada requirements .
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Notice for European Union countries.
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Notice for Australia
Notice for Users in New Zealand .
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Trademarks .
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