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instructions

when

performing

such

replacements.

Always

make

sure

that

the

power

is

turned

off

and

that

the

product

is

unplugged

from

any

power

source

before

you

attempt

the

replacement.

If

you

have

any

questions

or

concerns,

contact

the

IBM

HelpCenter.

Power

cords

and

power

adapters

Use

only

the

power

cords

and

power

adapters

supplied

by

the

product

manufacturer.

Never

wrap

a

power

cord

around

the

power

adapter

or

other

object.

Doing

so

can

stress

the

cord

in

ways

that

can

cause

the

cord

to

fray,

crack

or

crimp.

This

can

present

a

safety

hazard.

Always

route

power

cords

so

that

they

will

not

be

walked

on,

tripped

over,

or

pinched

by

objects.

Protect

the

cord

and

power

adapters

from

liquids.

For

instance,

do

not

leave

your

cord

or

power

adapter

near

sinks,

tubs,

toilets,

or

on

floors

that

are

cleaned

with

liquid

cleansers.

Liquids

can

cause

a

short

circuit,

particularly

if

the

cord

or

power

adapter

has

been

stressed

by

misuse.

Liquids

can

also

cause

gradual

corrosion

of

the

power

cord

terminals

and/or

the

connector

terminals

on

the

adapter

which

can

eventually

result

in

overheating.

Always

connect

power

cords

and

signal

cables

in

the

correct

order

and

ensure

that

all

power

cord

connectors

are

securely

and

completely

plugged

into

receptacles.

Do

not

use

any

power

adapter

that

shows

corrosion

at

the

ac

input

pins

and/or

shows

signs

of

overheating

(such

as

deformed

plastic)

at

the

ac

input

or

anywhere

on

the

power

adapter.

Do

not

use

any

power

cords

where

the

electrical

contacts

on

either

end

show

signs

of

corrosion

or

overheating

or

where

the

power

cord

appears

to

have

been

damaged

in

any

way.

Extension

cords

and

related

devices

Ensure

that

extension

cords,

surge

protectors,

uninterruptible

power

supplies,

and

power

strips

that

you

use

are

rated

to

handle

the

electrical

requirements

of

the

product.

Never

overload

these

devices.

If

power

strips

are

used,

the

load

should

not

exceed

the

power

strip

input

rating.

Consult

an

electrician

for

more

information

if

you

have

questions

about

power

loads,

power

requirements,

and

input

ratings.

Important

safety

information

vii

Section	Page
Contents	5
Important safety information	15
Conditions that require immediate action	15
General safety guidelines	16
Service	16
Power cords and power adapters	17
Extension cords and related devices	17
Plugs and outlets	18
Batteries	18
Heat and product ventilation	19
CD and DVD drive safety	19
Additional safety information	19
Lithium battery notice	21
Modem safety information	22
Laser compliance statement	22
Additional help	25
Chapter 1. Arranging your workspace	27
Comfort	27
Glare and lighting	28
Air circulation	28
Electrical outlets and cable lengths	28
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer	29
Turning on power	33
Finishing the software installation	33
Completing important tasks	33
Updating your operating system	34
Installing other operating systems	34
Updating anivirus your software	34
Starting the IBM Setup Utility	35
Shutting down the computer	35
Recording your computer information	35
Chapter 3. Recovering software	37
Performing a software recovery	37
Solving recovery problems	38
Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette	38
Recovering or installing device drivers	39
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting and diagnostics	41
Basic troubleshooting	41
IBM Enhanced Diagnostics	43
Running IBM Enhanced Diagnostics from the Product Recovery program	43
Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette	43
Running the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette	44
Error codes	44
POST beep codes	46
Chapter 5. Getting information, help, and service	49
Getting information	49
Getting help and service	49
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	49
Calling for service	50
Telephone numbers	51
Other services	52
Purchasing additional services	53
Appendix A. IBM Lotus Software Offer	55
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty	59
Part 1 - General Terms	59
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms	62
Part 3 - Warranty Information	74
Types of Warranty Service	79
Guarantee supplement for Mexico	82
Appendix C. Notices	85
Trademarks	86
Electronic emissions notices	86
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement	86
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	87
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada	87
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement	88
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and telephone company requirements	88
Power cord notice	90

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