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Chapter 1. Finding information
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This guide and other publications .
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Finding information with the Lenovo Care
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Chapter 2. Taking care of your ThinkPad
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Important tips.
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Be careful about where and how you work
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Register your computer
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Carry your computer properly .
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Connect the internal modem correctly .
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Handle storage media and drives properly
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Be sure not to modify your computer .
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Take care in setting passwords .
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Care for the fingerprint reader .
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Cleaning the cover of your computer .
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Cleaning your computer keyboard .
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Cleaning your computer display
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Chapter 3. Solving computer problems
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Frequently asked questions .
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Entering the BIOS Setup Utility .
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Diagnosing problems .
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Diagnosing problems using PC-Doctor from
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Troubleshooting .
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Error messages .
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Errors without messages .
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Memory problems .
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Password problems
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Keyboard problems
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Pointing device problems
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Sleep (standby) or hibernation problems
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Computer screen problems .
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Battery problems
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AC adapter problems .
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Hard disk drive (HDD) problems .
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Fingerprint reader problems
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Startup problems .
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Chapter 4. Recovery options .
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Introducing Rescue and Recovery .
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Restoring the factory contents .
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Recovering data.
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Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing
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Replacing the battery .
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Upgrading the hard disk drive .
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Replacing memory .
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Chapter 6. Getting help and service .
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Getting help and service .
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Getting help on the Web .
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Calling the Customer Support Center
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Getting help around the world .
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Worldwide telephone list.
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Appendix A. Warranty information .
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Types of warranty service
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Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units
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Appendix C. Features and Specifications
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Features .
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Specifications
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Appendix D. Notices.
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Notices.
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Export classification notice .
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Electronic emissions notices .
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Federal Communications Commission
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Industry Canada Class B emission
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Avis de conformité à la réglementation
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European Union EMC Directive
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EU-EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) EN
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Japanese VCCI Class B statement .
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EU WEEE Statements .
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