Page 3 - ThinkCentre; User
ThinkCentre ™ User Guide Types 8424, 8425, 8428 Types 8171, 8172, 8173
Page 5 - Contents; iii
Contents Important safety information . . . . . . v Conditions that require immediate action . . . . . v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . vi Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . vi Extension cords and related devices . . . . . vii Plugs and...
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Page 7 - Conditions
Important safety information This information can help you safely use your IBM ® personal computer. Follow and retain all information included with your IBM computer. The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty. Custom...
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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...
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Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or flame to “vent” from the battery pack or coin cell. If your battery is damaged, or if you notice any discharge from your battery or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery ...
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v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product. v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables. v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fi...
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v Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. v Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Consignes de sécurité relatives au modem Lors de l’utilisation de votre matérie...
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Certains modèles d’ordinateurs personnels sont équipés d’origine d’une unité de CD-ROM ou de DVD-ROM. Mais ces unités sont également vendues séparément en tant qu’options. L’unité de CD-ROM/DVD-ROM est un appareil à laser. Aux État-Unis, l’unité de CD-ROM/DVD-ROM est certifiée conforme aux normes in...
Page 15 - Information
Chapter 1. Overview Thank you for selecting an IBM ® computer. Your computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change. Instructions for installing external and internal options are included in this publication. When adding an option, us...
Page 16 - Features
Features This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software. System summary The following information covers a variety of models. For a listing of features for your specific model, go to Chapter 3, “Using the IBM Setup Utility,” on page 25. Microprocessor v Intel Pe...
Page 19 - Available
Operating systems (preinstalled) (varies by model) Note: Not all countries or regions will have these operating systems. v Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home v Microsoft Windows XP Professional Available options The following are some available options: v External options – Parallel port devices, such as...
Page 20 - Specifications
Specifications This section lists certain specifications for your computer. For the latest specification information, see the User Guide for your computer model and type at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ Dimensions Width: 12.2 inches (310 mm) Height: 3.35 inches (85 mm) Depth: 14.1 inches (358 mm) ...
Page 23 - Handling; Installing
Chapter 2. Installing options This chapter provides instructions for installing optional memory, PCI adapters, drives, and security features. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Important Before you install or remove any option, re...
Page 32 - Removing
6. Position the adapter-slot-cover latch to retain the adapters. 7. Reinstall the PCI riser and adapters. 8. Close the cover. See “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 24. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, g...
Page 44 - Recovering
6. Scroll down and look for a .txt file that has instructions for Flash BIOS update from the operating system. Click the .txt file. 7. Print these instructions. This is very important since they are not on the screen after the download begins. 8. From your browser, Click Back to return to the list o...
Page 47 - Basic
Appendix C. Manual modem commands The following section lists commands for manually programming your modem. Commands are accepted by the modem while it is in Command Mode. Your modem is automatically in Command Mode until you dial a number and establish a connection. Commands may be sent to your mod...
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Command Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W_ &W0 Stores the active profile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active profile as Profile 1 %E_ %E0 Disable auto-retrain %E1 Enable auto-retrain +MS? Displays the current Select Modulation settings +MS=? Displays a list of support...
Page 56 - Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM PS/2 ThinkCentre Wake on LAN Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT ar...
