IBM ThinkPad T40 series Service And Troubleshooting Guide

Contents
Important Regulatory Notice for Users . . iii
Information about hard disk capacity . . . v
Finding information with Access IBM. . . vii
Chapter 1. Overview of your new ThinkPad
computer .............1
Your ThinkPad at a glance .......2
Features..............3
Specifications ............5
Caring for your ThinkPad computer ....6
Chapter 2. Solving computer problems . . 11
Diagnosing problems .........12
Troubleshooting...........12
Error messages ..........12
Errors without messages .......17
A password problem ........18
A power switch problem .......19
Keyboard problems ........19
UltraNav
™
problems ........20
Standby or hibernation problems ....21
Computer screen problems ......24
Battery problems .........26
Hard disk drive problems ......27
A startup problem .........28
Other problems ..........29
Starting IBM BIOS Setup Utility .....31
Recovering pre-installed software .....32
Upgrading the hard disk drive ......34
Replacing the battery .........37
Chapter 3. Getting help and service from
IBM...............39
Getting help and service ........40
Getting help on the Web ........40
Calling IBM ............41
Getting help around the world......43
Appendix A. Important safety instructions 45
Modem safety information .......47
Laser compliance statement .......48
Appendix B. Wireless related information 51
Wireless Interoperability ........51
Usage environment and your Health....51
Appendix C. Warranty information ....53
Warranty Period ..........53
Warranty service and support ......54
Before you call for service ......54
Calling for service .........55
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty
Z125-4753-06 8/2000 .........56
Appendix D. Notices.........67
Processing date data .........67
References to the Web site addresses ....68
Electronic emission notices .......68
Telecommunication notices .......69
Fax Branding ..........70
Industry Canada requirements ......71
Notice for Australia .........72
Notice for New Zealand ........73
Product notice requirements ......75
Environmental notices for Japan .....75
Trademarks ............76
Index ..............89
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IBM ThinkPad T40 series Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	ThinkPad T40 series
Category	Laptop
Language	English