Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds User Manual

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Contents

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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 ThinkVantage
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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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Be gentle with your computer .

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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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Tips on using the dual screen model .

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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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HDD diagnostic program

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Diagnosing problems using PC-Doctor
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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) or solid state drive
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Fingerprint reader problems

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Startup problems .

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RAID problems .

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Chapter 4. Recovery options .

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Introducing Rescue and Recovery .

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Solid state drive (SSD)

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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 or solid state
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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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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
d’Industrie Canada.

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