IBM NetVista 6644 User manual

IBM NetVista Types 6644, 6645, and 6646
Quick Reference
Includes:
- Safety
- Setting up your computer
- Getting help and service
- Warranty
- Other notices

IBM NetVista Types 6644, 6645, and 6646
Quick Reference
Includes:
- Safety
- Setting up your computer
- Getting help and service
- Warranty
- Other notices
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Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read
the general information under Appendix A, “Product warranty and
notices” on page 21.
First Edition (June 2000)
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Contents
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Laser compliance statement ........................ vii
Lithium battery notice ........................... ix
Modem safety information ........................ ix
Setting up your computer ......................... 1
Selecting a location for your computer ................... 1
Arranging your workspace ......................... 1
Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Glare and lighting ............................ 2
Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electrical outlets and cable lengths ................... 3
Connecting computer cables ........................ 3
Finishing the installation .......................... 6
Troubleshooting and recovery ....................... 7
Troubleshooting problems with the Windows desktop .......... 7
Diagnosing hardware problems ....................... 8
Reinstalling the operating system ...................... 9
Changing the primary startup sequence ................. 10
Recovering or installing device drivers .................. 11
Getting help, service, and additional information ........... 12
Service support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before you call for service ......................... 13
Getting customer support and service .................. 13
Using the World Wide Web ...................... 14
Using electronic support services ................... 14
Getting information by fax ....................... 15
Getting help online ........................... 15
Getting help by telephone ....................... 15
Getting help around the world .................... 17
Purchasing additional services ...................... 17
Enhanced PC support line ....................... 18
900-number operating system and hardware support line ...... 18
Network and server support line ................... 18
Ordering support line services ..................... 19
Warranty and repair services ..................... 19
Ordering publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Appendix A. Product warranty and notices .............. 21
Warranty statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
IBM Statement of Warranty (Part 1 - General Terms) ........ 21
Part 2 - Worldwide country-unique terms .............. 24
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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Processing date data .......................... 29
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electronic emission notices ....................... 30
Class B notices ............................. 30
Class A notices ............................. 30
Power cord notice ........................... 31
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Safety information
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication
cables is hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform
installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this
product during an electrical storm.
Connect all power cords to a properly wired and
grounded electrical outlet.
Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that
will be attached to this product.
When possible, use one hand only to connect or
disconnect signal cables.
Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of
fire, water, or structural damage.
Disconnect the attached power cords,
telecommunications systems, networks, and modems
before you open the device covers, unless instructed
otherwise in the installation and configuration
procedures.
Connect and disconnect cables as described in the
following table when installing, moving, or opening
covers on this product or attached devices.
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DANGER
Le courant électrique passant dans les câbles de
communication, ou les cordons téléphoniques et
d'alimentation peut être dangereux.
Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique :
Ne manipulez aucun câble et n'effectuez aucune
opération d'installation, d'entretien ou de
reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d'un orage.
Branchez tous les cordons d'alimentation sur un socle de
prise de courant correctement câblé et mis à la terre.
Branchez sur des socles de prise de courant correctement
câblés tout équipement connecté à ce produit.
Lorsque cela est possible, n'utilisez qu'une seule main
pour connecter ou déconnecter les câbles d'interface.;
Ne mettez jamais un équipement sous tension en cas
d'incendie ou d'inondation, ou en présence de
dommages matériels.
Avant de retirer les carters de l'unité, mettez celle-ci hors
tension et déconnectez ses cordons d'alimentation, ainsi
que les câbles qui la relient aux réseaux, aux systèmes
de té lécommunication et aux modems (sauf instruction
contraire mentionnée dans les procédures d'installation
et de configuration).
Lorsque vous installez ou que vous déplacez le présent
produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés,
reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter
et déconnecter les différents cordons.
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Laser compliance statement
Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from the factory with
a CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives are also sold separately as options. The
CD-ROM drive is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive is certified in the
U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and
Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR)
Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to
conform to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products.
When a CD-ROM drive is installed, note the following.
ATTENTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Removing the covers of the CD-ROM drive could result in exposure to
hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the
CD-ROM drive. Do not remove the CD-ROM drive covers.
To Connect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to
connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from
outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from
connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
Connexion :
1. Mettez les unités hors tension.
2. Commencez par brancher tous les
cordons sur les unités.
3. Branchez les câbles d'interface sur
des connecteurs.
4. Branchez les cordons
d'alimentation sur des prises.
5. Mettez les unités sous tension.
Déconnexion :
1. Mettez les unités hors tension.
2. Débranchez les cordons
d'alimentation des prises.
3. Débranchez les câbles d'interface
des connecteurs.
4. Débranchez tous les câbles des
unités.
Safety information vii

Some CD-ROM drives contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
DANGER
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not
view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure
to the beam.
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