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The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of IBM ThinkPad 1400 i Series, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.
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Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of IBM ThinkPad 1400 i Series. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.
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- informations concerning technical data of IBM ThinkPad 1400 i Series
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- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards
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IBM Part Number: 08K8621 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 Quick Reference and Service Information Your Name: _______________________________ Company Name: _______________________________ Model Number: _______________________________ Serial Number: _______________________________ Place of Purchase: _______________________________ IBM Service Website: ___[...]
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Location T rackP oint Easy Launch buttons P ower s witch Battery status Standby mode Drive in use Caps lock Numeric lock Scroll lock Pow er on Internet Scroll Bar Media Center Battery status lamp Standby mode lamp PS/2 mouse and keyboard connector Par allel connector Security keyhole Serial connector External-monitor connector P ower jac k Universa[...]
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Function Keys You can change operational features instantly using the following Fn key and function key combinations: Fn key Function Key s Note: The contrast feature is available only on select models. Fn + Result F1 The User Control Help screen appears. The User Control Help screen shows the different user control features of the com- puter, incl[...]
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Getting Service Always read the Solving Computer Problems chapter of your User's Reference before calling IBM. During the warranty period, you can get help and information from the International Warranty Service (IWS) in your country. Before you call, fill out the front of this card. Also have: Exact wording of any error messages Hardw[...]
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Notebook Manager Program You can manipulate your hardware system settings with the Notebook Manager program. To start the Notebook Manager program, click Start , move the cursor to Programs , Notebook Manager , then click Notebook Manager . For more information, click the Help button. TrackPoint Setting You can customize such TrackPoint function as[...]
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User's Reference Getting familiar with your computer Extending the features of your computer Protecting your computer Solving computer problems Getting service Features and specifications Product warranties and notices Online User's Guide Using your computer outside your home country Using audio, modem [...]