Safety information Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
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General safety guidelines Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage. Service Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the IBM Support Center. Use only an IBM authorized service provider who is approved to repair your particular product.
Batteries can degrade when they are left unused for long periods of time. For some rechargeable batteries (particularly Lithium Ion batteries), leaving a battery unused in a discharged state could increase the risk of a battery short circuit, which could viii ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard. Do not let rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a discharged state. Heat and product ventilation Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging. Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size.
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About this book This manual contains instructions for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting ® ® the IBM ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter. This manual is divided into two parts: Part 1: Installation and user’s guide This guide contains abbreviated installation instructions. This guide also contains the product description and expanded installation instructions in the following languages: v English...
Installation and user’s guide The ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter powers your ThinkPad computer using a standard automobile power receptacle, a 4-pin in-flight power receptacle, or a standard electrical outlet. It also charges your ThinkPad computer battery. Product description...
4-pin airline connector, as shown below. 2. Plug the smaller end of the DC power cord here (see the illustration below). The DC power cord is fully inserted when a click is heard. ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
Note: To remove the in-flight power connector from the adapter, grasp the connector sleeve and slide it backwards to unlock the connector. Continue to pull the connector sleeve to remove the connector. To prevent damage, do not pull on the cord to remove the connector. 3.
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ThinkPad computer is charging by checking the power icon on the system tray in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. The icon displays as a plug if the computer is charging or as a battery if it is not charging. ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
Appendix A. Troubleshooting Before contacting IBM Service and Support, please use the following steps to verify if your adapter is defective: 1. Verify if your ThinkPad is supported for use with this adapter. For more information on supported models, go to www.ibm.com/support and search for 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter.
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Note: The adapter is designed to shut down and latch off when a fault is detected. The fault must be removed AND the adapter must be disconnected for at least 10 seconds to reset the adapter. ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
Appendix B. Service and Support The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of the product. Refer to your IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for a full explanation of IBM warranty terms.
Appendix C. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 Part 1 - General Terms This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms, Part 2 - Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1.
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Your Additional Responsibilities Before IBM or your reseller exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service. You also agree to: ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
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1. ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange; 2. obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not own; and 3. where applicable, before service is provided: follow the service request procedures that IBM or your reseller provides;...
MEXICO Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the Federal Courts of Mexico City, Federal District. ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
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PARAGUAY Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the courts of the city of Asuncion. PERU Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the Judges and Tribunals of the Judicial District of Lima, Cercado.
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Statement of Limited Warranty, the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim. For purposes of this item, the term "Machine" includes Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code ("LIC"). ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
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Arbitration: The following is added under this heading Disputes arising out of or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty shall be finally settled by arbitration which shall be held in Bangalore, India in accordance with the laws of India then in effect. The arbitration award shall be final and binding for the parties without appeal and shall be in writing and set forth the findings of fact and the conclusions of law.
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(1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM, provided the Machine has been announced and made available by IBM in the country in which you wish to obtain service. ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
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If you purchased a Personal Computer Machine in Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM.
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To obtain warranty service from IBM in EU countries, see the telephone listing in Part 3 - Warranty Information. You may contact IBM at the following address: IBM Warranty & Service Quality Dept. PO Box 30 Spango Valley Greenock Scotland PA16 0AH ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
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CONSUMERS Consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods. Such rights are not affected by the warranties provided in this Statement of Limited Warranty. AUSTRIA, DENMARK, FINLAND, GREECE, ITALY, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, SWEDEN AND SWITZERLAND Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety: Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: IBM’s liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of...
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The following paragraphs are added to this section: The minimum warranty period for Machines is twelve months. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
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partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded. The second paragraph does not apply. What IBM Will Do to Correct Problems: The following is added to this section: During the warranty period, transportation for delivery of the failing Machine to IBM will be at IBM’s expense.
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Machine directly relating to the Default. These limits also apply to IBM’s suppliers and resellers. They state the maximum for which IBM and such suppliers and resellers are collectively responsible. ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
Items for Which IBM is Not Liable Save with respect to any liability referred to in item 1 above, under no circumstances is IBM or any of its suppliers or resellers liable for any of the following, even if IBM or they were informed of the possibility of such losses: 1.
United States, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). In other countries, see the telephone numbers below. Worldwide telephone list Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. For the most current phone numbers, go to www.ibm.com/pc/support and click Support phone list. ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
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Country or Region Telephone Number Africa Africa: +44 (0)1475 555 055 South Africa: +27 11 3028888 and 0800110756 Central Africa: Contact the nearest IBM Business Partner Argentina 0800-666-0011 (Spanish) Australia 131-426 (English) Austria +43-1-24592-5901 (German) Belgium 02-210-9820 (Dutch) 02-210-9800 (French) Bolivia 0800-0189 (Spanish) Brazil...
Country or Region Telephone Number Taiwan 886-2-8723-9799 (Mandarin) Thailand 1-800-299-229 (Thai) Turkey 00800-211-4032 +90-212-317-1760 (Turkish) United Kingdom +44-1475-555-055 (English) United States 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378) (English) Uruguay 000-411-005-6649 (Spanish) Venezuela 0-800-100-2011 (Spanish) Vietnam Ho Chi Minh: (848) 824-1474 Hanoi: (844) 842-6316 (English, Vietnamese) Guarantee supplement for Mexico This supplement is considered part of IBM’s Statement of Limited Warranty and shall be effective solely and exclusively for products distributed and...
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Marketing by: IBM de México, Comercialización y Servicios, S. A. de C. V. Alfonso Nápoles Gándara No 3111 Parque Corporativo de Peña Blanca Delegación Álvaro Obregón México, D.F., México C.P. 01210, Tel. 01-800-00-325-00 ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
Appendix D. Notices IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. v Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
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v Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. v Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits.
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IBM. Este producto ha sido probado y satisface los límites para Equipos Informáticos Clase B de conformidad con el Estándar Europeo EN 55022. Los límites para los ThinkPad 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter User’s Guide...
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equipos de Clase B se han establecido para entornos residenciales típicos a fin de proporcionar una protección razonable contra las interferencias con dispositivos de comunicación licenciados. Union Europea - Normativa EMC Questo prodotto è conforme alle normative di protezione ai sensi della Direttiva del Consiglio dell’Unione Europea 89/336/CEE sull’armonizzazione legislativa degli stati membri in materia di compatibilità...