Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitorIf you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the propertyof the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization ofResources. Computers and monitors are categorized as industrial waste and should be properly disposedof by an industrial waste disposal contractor certified by a local government. In accordance with the Lawfor Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources, Lenovo Japan provides, through its PC Collectingand Recycling Services, for the collecting, reuse, and recycling of disused computers and monitors. Fordetails, visit the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/recycling/japan. Pursuant to the Law forPromotion of Effective Utilization of Resources, the collecting and recycling of home-used computersand monitors by the manufacturer was begun on October 1, 2003. This service is provided free ofcharge for home-used computers sold after October 1, 2003. For details, visit the Lenovo Web site athttp://www.lenovo.com/recycling/japan.Disposing of Lenovo computer componentsSome Lenovo computer products sold in Japan may have components that contain heavy metals or otherenvironmental sensitive substances. To properly dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuitboard or drive, use the methods described above for collecting and recycling a disused computer or monitor.Disposing of disused lithium batteries from Lenovo computersA button-shaped lithium battery is installed on the system board of your Lenovo computer to provide powerto the computer clock while the computer is off or disconnected from the main power source. If you want toreplace it with a new one, contact your place of purchase or ask for a repair service provided by Lenovo. Ifyou 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 their instructions. If you use a Lenovo computer at home andneed to dispose of a lithium battery, you must comply with local ordinances and regulations.Recycling information for BrazilDeclarações de Reciclagem no BrasilDescarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de UsoEquipamentos elétricos e eletrônicos não devem ser descartados em lixo comum, mas enviados à pontos decoleta, autorizados pelo fabricante do produto para que sejam encaminhados e processados por empresasespecializadas no manuseio de resíduos industriais, devidamente certificadas pelos orgãos ambientais, deacordo com a legislação local.A Lenovo possui um canal específico para auxiliá-lo no descarte desses produtos. Caso você possuaum produto Lenovo em situação de descarte, ligue para o nosso SAC ou encaminhe um e-mail para:reciclar@lenovo.com, informando o modelo, número de série e cidade, a fim de enviarmos as instruçõespara o correto descarte do seu produto Lenovo.Battery recycling information for Taiwan122 ThinkCentre User Guide