IBM ThinkPad T41p, Safety And Warranty Manual

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Chapter 1. Important safety information
Note
Please read important safety information first.
This information can help you safely use your ThinkPad
®
personal computer.
Follow and retain all information included with your computer. The
information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase
agreement or the Lenovo
™
Statement of Limited Warranty.
Customer safety is important. Our products are developed to be safe and
effective. However, personal computers are electronic devices. Power cords,
power adapters, and other features can create potential safety risks that can
result in physical injury or property damage, especially if misused. To reduce
these risks, follow the instructions included with your product, observe all
warnings on the product and in the operating instructions, and review the
information included in this document carefully. By carefully following the
information contained in this document and provided with your product, you
can help protect yourself from hazards and create a safer computer work
environment.
Note: This information includes references to power adapters and batteries. In
addition to mobile personal computers, some products (such as
speakers and monitors) ship with external power adapters. If you have
such a product, this information applies to your product. In addition,
your computer product may contain a coin-sized internal battery that
provides power to your system clock even when the machine is
unplugged, so the battery safety information applies to all computers.
Conditions that require immediate action
Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some product
damage is serious enough that the product should not be used again until it
has been inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authorized servicer.
As with any electronic device, pay close attention to the product when it is
turned on. On very rare occasions, you might notice an odor or see a puff of
smoke or sparks vent from your machine. Or you might hear sounds like
popping, cracking or hissing. These conditions might merely mean that an
internal electronic component has failed in a safe and controlled manner.
Or, they might indicate a potential safety issue. However, do not take risks
or attempt to diagnose the situation yourself.
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