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Product notice requirements

The following notice applies to machines equipped with both a DVD and a

TV-out function:

Environmental notices for Japan

Collecting and recycling a disused ThinkPad computer

If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a ThinkPad computer

that is the property of the company, you must do so in accordance with the

Waste Disposal Law. The computer is categorized as industrial waste

containing iron, glass, plastics, and other materials. It should be properly

disposed of by an industrial waste disposal contractor certified by a local

government.

For details, visit the IBM Web site at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/recycle/pc

If you use a ThinkPad computer at home and need to dispose of it, you must

comply with local ordinances and regulations.

Disposing of a ThinkPad computer component containing heavy metal

The printed circuit board of a ThinkPad computer contains heavy metal.

(Soldering with lead is used on the printed circuit board.) To properly dispose

of the disused printed circuit board, follow the instructions in Collecting and

recycling a disused ThinkPad computer.

Disposing of a disused lithium battery

A button-shaped lithium battery is installed on the system board of your

ThinkPad computer to back up the main battery.

If you want to replace it with a new one, contact your place of purchase or

ask for a repair service provided by IBM. If you have replaced it by yourself

and want to dispose of the disused lithium battery, insulate it with vinyl tape,

contact your place of purchase, and follow the instructions. You can also see

the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/recycle/battery

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by

method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned

by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright

protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is

intended for home and other limited viewing use only, unless otherwise authorized

by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Appendix D. Notices 75

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