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Safety information .
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Finding information with Access ThinkPad
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Chapter 1. System overview
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Features .
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Specifications .
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Caring for your computer .
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Be careful about where you work .
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Be gentle with your computer .
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Carry your computer properly .
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Handle storage media and drives properly
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Other important tips
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Cleaning your computer .
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Chapter 2. Solving computer problems
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Replacing the hard disk drive
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Using the BIOS Setup Utility .
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Testing your computer .
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Recovering pre-installed software .
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Solving computer problems .
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Troubleshooting .
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Chapter 3. 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. Product warranty and notices
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Warranty Statements .
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IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for
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IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide
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Notices.
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Processing date data .
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Trademarks .
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Electronic emission notices .
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Telecommunication notice .
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Notice for Australia
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Notice for New Zealand Users .
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Wireless Interoperability .
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Usage environment and your Health .
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Wireless Regulatory information .
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USA - Federal Communications
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Notice to EMEA users.
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Index .
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