User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Important Notice for Users
- Finding information with Access ThinkPad
- Contents
- Chapter 1. Overview of your new ThinkPad computer
- Chapter 2. Solving computer problems
- Diagnosing problems
- Troubleshooting
- Error codes or messages
- Errors without codes or messages
- A password problem
- A power switch problem
- Keyboard problems
- TrackPoint problems
- Infrared port problems
- Standby or hibernation problems
- Computer screen problems
- An external monitor problem
- A television problem
- Battery problems
- Hard disk drive problems
- CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW drive problems
- Software problems
- Other problems
- Starting BIOS Setup Utility
- Recover pre-installed software
- Installing a new operating system and device drivers
- Backing up your system
- Replacing the hard disk drive
- Replacing the battery
- Chapter 3. Getting help and service from IBM
- Appendix A. Important safety instructions
- Appendix B. Warranty Information
- Appendix C. Notices
- Appendix D. Wireless Regulatory Information
- Index
Whenever you have a question about your computer, or wish to view IBM
®
Web sites, simply press the ThinkPad button to open Access ThinkPad.
Click one of the Internet buttons to join an interactive ThinkPad Web
community, or to directly access information about accessories and software
updates, small business offerings, and help and support.
Access ThinkPad includes a comprehensive, on-board help and information
center for your computer and includes information such as installing
additional memory. It travels with you, eliminating the need to carry reference
manuals.
Find information about your ThinkPad computer and its features by using the
Quick Search or clicking one of the topics shown. This opens another window,
where you can view hundreds of help topics by browsing the table of
contents, using the index, or performing a search.
View help topics to learn how to:
v Install additional memory
v Use your computer hardware features
v Connect to the internet or a local network
v Set up a projector for your presentation
v Use passwords and other security features
v Install, remove and recover software
v Upgrade your system
v Extend the life of your battery
v Troubleshoot problems
v Contact IBM for service and support
v Perform many other tasks
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R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide