IBM A Series User Manual
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product offerings and specifi cations
at any time, without notice. IBM is
not responsible for photographic or
typographic errors.
product offerings and specifi cations
at any time, without notice. IBM is
not responsible for photographic or
typographic errors.
Warranty:
For a copy of applicable
product warranties, write to: Warranty
Information, P.O. Box 12195, RTP, NC,
27709, Attn: Dept JDJA/B203. IBM makes
no representation or warranty regarding
third party products or services.
Information, P.O. Box 12195, RTP, NC,
27709, Attn: Dept JDJA/B203. IBM makes
no representation or warranty regarding
third party products or services.
Footnotes:
1
With Intel SpeedStep, processor speed
may be reduced to conserve battery
power.
power.
2
Travel weight
includes battery and
optional travel bezel instead of standard
optical drive in Ultrabay bay, if applicable;
weight may vary due to vendor com-
ponents, manufacturing process and
options.
optical drive in Ultrabay bay, if applicable;
weight may vary due to vendor com-
ponents, manufacturing process and
options.
3
Thinness
may vary at certain points on
the system.
4
Wireless capability:
Requires com-
patible wireless-enabled options sold
separately.
separately.
5
TAA:
ThinkPad notebook is compliant
with the U.S. Federal Government’s coun-
try-of-origin requirements prescribed in
48 C.F.R. Subpart 25.4; Trade Act Agree-
ment (TAA) model.
try-of-origin requirements prescribed in
48 C.F.R. Subpart 25.4; Trade Act Agree-
ment (TAA) model.
6
Public network download speeds
are
limited to 53Kbps. Upload speeds are
limited to 31.2Kbps. Compatible phone
line and server equipment required.
Actual speeds depend on many factors
and are often less than the maximum
possible.
limited to 31.2Kbps. Compatible phone
line and server equipment required.
Actual speeds depend on many factors
and are often less than the maximum
possible.
7
Maximum memory and hard disk drive
capacity
capacity
may require the replacement
of standard component with largest sup-
ported component available.
ported component available.
8
Hard drive:
GB = billion bytes,
TB = trillion bytes. Accessible capac-
ity may be less; up to 4GB is used in
service partition.
service partition.
9
CD/DVD drive speeds
list maximum
rates; rates are variable and are often
less than the maximum.
less than the maximum.
10
Battery:
These model numbers achieved
the Ziff Davis Media Inc.’s Business
Winstone 2002 BatteryMark
Winstone 2002 BatteryMark
™
Version
1.0, Battery Rundown Time of at least the
times shown. This test was performed
without independent verifi cation by the
VeriTest testing division of Lionbridge
Technologies, Inc. (“VeriTest”) nor Ziff
Davis Media Inc.; neither Ziff Davis Media
Inc. nor VeriTest makes any representa-
tions or warranties as to these test re-
sults. Winstore is a registered trademark
and BatteryMark is a trademark of Ziff
Davis Publishing Holdings Inc., in the US
and other countries. A description of the
environment under which the test was
performed is available at ibm.com/pc/
ww/thinkpad/batterylife. Battery life (and
recharge times) will vary based on many
factors including screen brightness, ap-
plications, features, power management,
battery conditioning and other customer
preferences. Refer to ibm.com/pc/sup-
port and enter machine type and model
number for more information.
times shown. This test was performed
without independent verifi cation by the
VeriTest testing division of Lionbridge
Technologies, Inc. (“VeriTest”) nor Ziff
Davis Media Inc.; neither Ziff Davis Media
Inc. nor VeriTest makes any representa-
tions or warranties as to these test re-
sults. Winstore is a registered trademark
and BatteryMark is a trademark of Ziff
Davis Publishing Holdings Inc., in the US
and other countries. A description of the
environment under which the test was
performed is available at ibm.com/pc/
ww/thinkpad/batterylife. Battery life (and
recharge times) will vary based on many
factors including screen brightness, ap-
plications, features, power management,
battery conditioning and other customer
preferences. Refer to ibm.com/pc/sup-
port and enter machine type and model
number for more information.
11
Memory:
For ThinkPad models without
a separate video card, memory sup-
ports both system and video. Accessible
system memory may be up to 64MB less
than the amount stated, depending on
video mode.
ports both system and video. Accessible
system memory may be up to 64MB less
than the amount stated, depending on
video mode.
12
Limited warranty:
Support unrelated to
a warranty issue may be subject to ad-
ditional charges.
ditional charges.
13
Internet access not included.
14
Included software
may differ from its
retail version (if available), and may not
include user manuals or all program
functionality. Software license agree-
ments may apply.
include user manuals or all program
functionality. Software license agree-
ments may apply.
15
Update Connector
is available to
registered ThinkPad customers during
the limited warranty period at no charge.
Line charges may apply.
the limited warranty period at no charge.
Line charges may apply.
16
IBM Embedded Security Subsystem
works with optional VPN software.
17
International Warranty Service
is avail-
able in any country in which this product
is sold and serviced. Service delivery
methods and parts availability vary by
country, may be different from that in the
country of purchase, and are subject to
change without notice. Fees and restric-
tions may apply in some countries.
is sold and serviced. Service delivery
methods and parts availability vary by
country, may be different from that in the
country of purchase, and are subject to
change without notice. Fees and restric-
tions may apply in some countries.
18
Telephone support
may be subject to
additional charges, even during the lim-
ited warranty period. If a machine is listed
as having “On-site service for select
repairs”, this means that onsite service
is available only for the replacement of
select parts. For all other warranty repairs,
IBM will provide the customer a replace-
ment part for customer installation. The
parts for which onsite service is available
varies by machine, but may include
the processor, power supply, heat sink,
system board, or base cover. For IBM ma-
chines with EasyServ or Courier service,
IBM will attempt to diagnose and resolve
the problem remotely before sending a
courier.
ited warranty period. If a machine is listed
as having “On-site service for select
repairs”, this means that onsite service
is available only for the replacement of
select parts. For all other warranty repairs,
IBM will provide the customer a replace-
ment part for customer installation. The
parts for which onsite service is available
varies by machine, but may include
the processor, power supply, heat sink,
system board, or base cover. For IBM ma-
chines with EasyServ or Courier service,
IBM will attempt to diagnose and resolve
the problem remotely before sending a
courier.
19
Depot repair: The customer may be
asked certain diagnostic questions
before a courier is sent. Your ThinkPad
purchase includes this depot repair
service, available in the U.S. during the
warranty period.
before a courier is sent. Your ThinkPad
purchase includes this depot repair
service, available in the U.S. during the
warranty period.
20
Delivered with Windows 2000, Windows
XP Professional, or Windows XP Home
Edition preloaded and a recovery parti-
tion on the hard disk drive.
Edition preloaded and a recovery parti-
tion on the hard disk drive.
21
For combination drives
, maximum
possible speeds only are given in the
following order: CD write, CD rewrite, CD
read, DVD read.
following order: CD write, CD rewrite, CD
read, DVD read.
22
These services
are available for
machines normally used for business,
professional, or trade purposes, rather
than personal, family, or household pur-
poses. Not all machine types and models
are covered. Service period begins
with the equipment date of purchase.
Service must be purchased during the
original limited product warranty period.
If the machine problem turns out to be
a Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU),
IBM will express ship the part to you for
quick replacement. Onsite 24x7x2-hour
service is not available in all locations.
For ThinkPad notebooks requiring LCD or
other component replacement, IBM may
choose to perform service at the depot
repair center.
professional, or trade purposes, rather
than personal, family, or household pur-
poses. Not all machine types and models
are covered. Service period begins
with the equipment date of purchase.
Service must be purchased during the
original limited product warranty period.
If the machine problem turns out to be
a Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU),
IBM will express ship the part to you for
quick replacement. Onsite 24x7x2-hour
service is not available in all locations.
For ThinkPad notebooks requiring LCD or
other component replacement, IBM may
choose to perform service at the depot
repair center.