IBM PC 300 2169 User manual

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Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the
information under “Appendix. Product warranty and notices” on page 21.
First Edition (June 2000)
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Safety Information
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
vConnect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
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.
Laser compliance statement
Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from the factory with a
CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives
are also sold separately as options. CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives are
laser products. These drives are 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, these drives are certified to conform to the requirements of the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825
for Class 1 laser products.
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When a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive is installed, note the following.
CAUTION:
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 or DVD-ROM drive could result in
exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the
CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive. Do not remove the drive covers.
Some CD-ROM drives and DVD-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.
Lithium battery notice
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
When replacing the battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. The battery
contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed
of.
Do not:
vThrow or immerse into water
vHeat to more than 100°C (212°F)
vRepair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Modem safety information
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone
equipment, always follow basic safety precautions, such as:
vNever install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
vNever install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
vNever touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
vUse caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
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vAvoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
vDo not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
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Contents
Safety Information....................iii
Laser compliance statement .................iii
Lithium battery notice ...................iv
Modem safety information .................iv
Chapter 1. Setting up your computer .............1
Selecting a location for your computer..............1
Arranging your workspace .................1
Comfort .......................1
Glare and lighting ...................2
Air circulation .....................2
Electrical outlets and cable lengths ..............2
Connecting computer cables .................3
Turning on power ....................4
Finishing the software installation ...............5
Windows NT Workstation .................5
Other operating systems .................5
Accessing reference materials ................5
Chapter 2. Troubleshooting and recovery ............7
Troubleshooting the Windows desktop with ConfigSafe ........7
Using ConfigSafe SOS ..................8
Reinstalling the operating system ...............9
Performing a partial or full recovery .............9
Diagnosing hardware ...................10
Changing the primary startup sequence (except machine type 2169) . . . 10
Changing the primary startup sequence (machine type 2169) ......11
Recovering or installing device drivers .............11
Chapter 3. Getting help, service, and additional information .....13
Service support .....................13
Before you call for service .................15
Getting customer support and service .............15
Using the World Wide Web ................15
Getting information by fax ................16
Getting help by telephone ................16
Getting help around the world ...............18
Purchasing additional services ................18
Enhanced PC support line ................18
900-number operating system and hardware support line ......19
Network and server support line ..............19
Ordering support line services ...............19
Warranty and repair services ...............20
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Ordering publications ...................20
Ordering CDs .....................20
Appendix. Product warranty and notices............21
Warranty Statements ...................21
IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey,
United States (Part 1 - General Terms) ............21
Part2-Worldwide Country-Unique Terms ............25
Notices ........................30
Processing date data ..................31
Trademarks .....................31
Electronic emissions notices ................32
Class B notices ....................32
Class A notices ....................32
Power cord notice ...................33
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