IBM PC 300GL Types 6275 Quick start guide

IBM Personal Computer
About Your Software
Windows 98, Applications,
and Support Software

IBM Personal Computer
About Your Software
Windows 98, Applications,
and Support Software
IBM

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Contents
About This Book .............................. v
Chapter 1. Overview of Your Software .................. 1
Preinstalled Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Ready-to-Install Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Starting Your Computer for the First Time ................. 5
What You Need before You Start .................... 5
Running the Windows 98 Setup Program ................ 6
Using the IBM Welcome Center ...................... 7
Using the Software Installation Program .................. 8
Registering Your IBM Computer ...................... 9
What It Means to Register Your Computer ............... 9
How to Register ............................. 9
Accessing Your Complimentary Screen Savers .............. 10
Viewing Online Books ........................... 10
Shutting Down Your Computer ...................... 10
Chapter 3. System Management Applications ............. 11
Norton AntiVirus for IBM ......................... 11
ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
IBM Enhanced Diagnostic ......................... 13
IBM Universal Management Agent .................... 14
IBM Universal Management Agent Components ........... 14
IBM Universal Management Agent Plus ............... 15
Installing IBM Universal Management Agent ............. 16
Chapter 4. Using the Software Selections CD ............. 17
Features of the CD ............................. 17
Starting the CD .............................. 18
Chapter 5. Using the IBM Product Recovery CD ........... 19
Recovering the Operating System and Support Software ........ 19
Changing the Startup Sequence ...................... 20
Chapter 6. Installing Other Operating Systems ............ 21
Appendix A. Viewing the License Agreement ............. 23
Appendix B. Notices and Trademarks ................. 25
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions ................. 25
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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About This Book
This book supplements the information in your computer publications. Keep it
with those publications for future reference.
This book contains general information about the preinstalled and other
software provided with your computer.
This book is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, “Overview of Your Software” on page 1, contains overview
information about the software provided with your computer.
Chapter 2, “Getting Started” on page 5, contains information to help
you get started using your computer and to understand some of the
software features.
Chapter 3, “System Management Applications” on page 11, contains
information about the additional software provided with your
computer.
Chapter 4, “Using the Software Selections CD” on page 17, contains
information about installing or reinstalling software provided on the
Software Selections CD.
Chapter 5, “Using the IBM Product Recovery CD” on page 19, contains
information about using the Product Recovery CD to restore your
operating system and other preinstalled software.
Chapter 6, “Installing Other Operating Systems” on page 21, contains
information about installing other operating systems and support
software.
Appendix A, “Viewing the License Agreement” on page 23, contains
instructions for viewing the IBM International License Agreement for
Non-Warranted Programs.
Appendix B, “Notices and Trademarks” on page 25, contains legal
notices and trademark information.
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Chapter 1. Overview of Your Software
Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows 981 and a variety of
software, including application programs, diagnostic tools, and device
drivers. Some of the software is preinstalled and some is ready to install. The
software, other than Microsoft Windows 98, is licensed under the terms of
the IBM International License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs.
See Appendix A of this booklet for information on viewing the license
agreement.
Preinstalled Software
Your computer has standard desktop icons provided by Windows 98, such
as My Computer, My Documents, Network Neighborhood, Recycle Bin, Set
Up the Microsoft Network, Connect to the Internet, My Briefcase, and
Online Services. In addition, your computer comes with standard Windows
98 program groups that you access through the Programs choice on the
Windows Start menu, such as Accessories, StartUp, Command prompt,
Windows Explorer, and so on. For information about the software related
to these groups, refer to your Windows 98 manual or online Help.
In addition to Windows 98, your preinstalled software includes the
following:
Device drivers for factory-installed features
The IBM Welcome Center, which is a central location from which you
can install software provided by IBM, register your computer, set the
time and date, set up your printer, view online books, start the Software
Selections CD, and obtain information about IBM products and technical
support.
Internet Explorer 4.0, which is preinstalled on your hard disk. You can
use Internet Explorer to navigate and find information on your
company intranet or on the World Wide Web.
Lotus SmartSuite, which is a package of award-winning productivity
applications. You can install Lotus SmartSuite from the Lotus
SmartSuite CD that comes with your computer. The SmartSuite
package contains eight powerful applications and everything you need
to get up on the Internet. To install your Lotus SmartSuite package,
1The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is your assurance that the Windows 98
software on your computer is legally licensed from Microsoft Corporation.
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insert the Lotus SmartSuite CD into your CD-ROM drive, or contact
your network administrator for assistance.
Microsoft Office 97 Small Business Edition, which is preinstalled in
some models.
Additional information about your preinstalled software is in Chapter 2,
“Getting Started” on page 5.
Important:
1. No backup diskettes for your preinstalled software are shipped with
your computer. However, the Software Selections CD contains most of
your IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers.
In addition, the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system and
preinstalled software are provided on the Product Recovery CD for
backup purposes. Use the IBM Product Recovery CD and the Software
Selections CD if you need to reinstall the operating system or additional
software. (Diskettes for your Windows 98 operating system and
preinstalled software are not available from IBM.) For more
information about reinstalling Windows 98, see Chapter 5, “Using the
IBM Product Recovery CD” on page 19.
2. The device drivers and some programs are also available on the World
Wide Web at http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/files.html or on the IBM PC
Bulletin Board System (BBS). For the BBS numbers, see the “Getting
Help, Service, and Information” chapter in the PC 300GL User Guide.
Also, you might find updated device drivers and files on the World
Wide Web or BBS.
3. Your hard disk is divided into multiple file allocation table (FAT)
partitions. The C partition contains Windows 98 and the other
preinstalled software. The other partitions are formatted but contain no
files.
4. At your earliest opportunity, create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostic
diskette. This self-starting diskette can be used to isolate problems
with your computer. (For instructions on creating the diskette, see the
PC 300GL User Guide.)
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Ready-to-Install Software
In addition to your IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers,
additional ready-to-install software is provided on the Software Selections
CD, on your hard disk, or on both the CD and the hard disk. You decide
which programs to install, based on your needs.
Notes:
1. Norton AntiVirus for IBM, ConfigSafe, IBM Universal Management
Agent, and Enhanced Diagnostic ready-to-install software is on your
hard disk and the Software Selections CD. See “Using the Software
Installation Program” on page 8 for instructions on installing these
products from your hard disk; see Chapter 3, “System Management
Applications” on page 11 for descriptions. Refer to the PC 300GL User
Guide for instructions on creating and starting an Enhanced Diagnostic
diskette.
2. The following is a list of some of the software that is provided on the
Software Selections CD. Note that the software on the CD is subject to
change and might be different from the following list. Software on the
Software Selections CD is supported for Windows NT Workstation 3.51
and 4.0, Windows 95, and Windows 98. See Chapter 4, “Using the
Software Selections CD” on page 17 for further information about the
Software Selections CD.
CoSession Remote An IBM technician or in-house administrator can use
this communication tool to diagnose and fix computer
problems from a remote location. The connection can
be made through a modem or over a LAN.
IBM Global Network
Dialer You can use IBM Global Network Dialer to dial into the World Wide Web through the IBM Global Network.
If you install this software, you will also be able to
install the Netscape Navigator browser.
IBM Netfinity Services You can use IBM Netfinity Services to view detailed
information about your computer hardware and
software, browse Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
information, set up alerts, monitor a variety of system
resources, and manage your asset security. If your
computer is connected to a network that has the
Netfinity Manager program installed, Netfinity
Manager can gather information for asset management
and can monitor the operation of your computer.
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Some computer models come with additional support software, including
the i.Share and Ring Central programs.
Not all software is available for all operating systems. See the Software
Selections CD to find out which programs are available for your operating
system. You can install the ready-to-install software from the IBM Welcome
Center. See “Using the IBM Welcome Center” on page 7.
Netscape Communicator You can use Netscape Communicator to navigate your
company intranet or the World Wide Web. Netscape
Communicator provides a full suite of Internet
functions, including e-mail, threaded discussion groups
(newsgroups), and support for the latest features on the
World Wide Web.
PC-Doctor for Windows
and
PC-Doctor for Windows
NT
You can use these diagnostic tools with Windows 95,
Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0. In addition to
isolating hardware problems, these tools also provide
information about your computer operating
environment and some software components. Support
documentation is built into the Help system.
Tivoli Lightweight
Client Framework You can use Tivoli Lightweight Client Framework to discover software, distribute software, and retrieve a
software inventory from a client system.
ViaVoice 98 You can use ViaVoice 98 to control your computer
using your voice and quickly create text for memos,
e-mail, and reports. (Some models might include this
program on a separate CD.)
i.Share You can use i.Share Server to share a single Internet
connection on a server across as many as ten client
computers running i.Share Client.
Ring Central You can use Ring Central to send and receive faxes.
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Chapter 2. Getting Started
This chapter contains information to help you get started using your
computer; it explains:
What you need before and what happens after you start your computer
for the first time
How to:
– Access information and perform tasks from the IBM Welcome
Center
– Install and access Norton AntiVirus for IBM, ConfigSafe, IBM
Universal Management Agent, and IBM Enhanced Diagnostic
– Use the online program to register your computer with IBM and
then access the complimentary screen savers
– View online books
– Safely shut down your computer
Starting Your Computer for the First Time
You must complete the Windows 98 Setup procedure before you can access
Windows 98 for the first time.
What You Need before You Start
Before you start the Windows 98 Setup procedure, you need the following:
The Windows 98 manual provided with your computer, in case you
need more detailed information than what is provided in this chapter
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (attached to the front cover of your
Windows 98 manual) for the Product ID number
Network information (if applicable) from your network administrator
The printer model and port used by the printer, if a printer is attached
directly to your computer
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Running the Windows 98 Setup Program
If the Setup program has not already been run, it will appear when you
start the computer. The program will prompt you to make choices or type
information as required. If you need more detailed information than that
which is provided in the following notes, refer to your Windows 98 manual.
Notes:
1. During the Setup procedure, you must indicate that you accept the
Windows 98 license agreement and, when prompted, type the Product
ID number from your Certificate of Authenticity. The Certificate of
Authenticity is attached to the front cover of your Windows 98 manual.
2. After the Setup procedure is completed and the computer is restarted,
the Windows 98 desktop appears with the Welcome to Windows 98
window open. This window contains five options:
Register Now: Click on this option if you want to register your
Windows 98 software with Microsoft. (You must have a modem
installed to do this.)
Connect to the Internet: Click on this option if you want to set up
an Internet connection.
Discover Windows 98: Click on this option to access information
on the following:
– Computer Essentials
– Windows 98 Overview
– What's New
– More Windows 98 Resources
Maintain Your Computer: Click on this option if you want to
adjust the settings of your computer for optimum performance or
set up a maintenance schedule for your computer.
Start IBM Welcome: Click on this option if you want to use the
features of the IBM Welcome Center. For further information on
the IBM Welcome Center, refer to “Using the IBM Welcome
Center” on page 7.
3. Your hard disk is divided into multiple file allocation table (FAT)
partitions. The C partition contains Windows 98 and the other
preinstalled software. The other partitions are formatted but contain no
files.
4. At your earliest opportunity, create the IBM Enhanced Diagnostic
diskette referred to in note 4 on page 2.
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Using the IBM Welcome Center
The IBM Welcome Center provides a central location where you can:
Install the following software that is provided on your hard disk in a
ready-to-install form:
– Norton AntiVirus for IBM
– ConfigSafe
– IBM Universal Management Agent
Create a self-starting diagnostic diskette
View the IBM International License Agreement for Non-Warranted
Programs
Register your IBM computer
Perform some system setup tasks, such as:
– Setting the time and date
– Reading information about arranging your workspace
View online books, such as:
–Understanding Your Personal Computer
–Netfinity Services User's Guide
Start the Software Selections CD to install additional software, such as
that listed under “Ready-to-Install Software” on page 3.
Access IBM Web pages on the World Wide Web, which contain
information about IBM products and technical support. Your computer
must have an Internet connection with a browser installed to use this
option. If your computer does not have an Internet connection, you
can link to selected Web pages on your hard disk.
To access and use the IBM Welcome Center:
1. Click on the Start IBM Welcome option in the Welcome to Windows
98 window. If the Welcome to Windows 98 window is closed, you can
access the IBM Welcome Center by double-clicking on the Start IBM
Welcome icon on the Windows 98 desktop.
2. In general, to perform tasks or obtain information using the IBM
Welcome Center:
a. Click on one of the categories listed on the left side of the main
window:
Welcome
Complete your hardware setup
Customize your system software
Access news, updates, and service information
View online books
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Category-specific information is displayed in the main window.
b. In the main window, scroll to and click on a selectable topic.
(Selectable topics are highlighted and underlined.) When
applicable, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Notes:
1. This chapter contains additional information about performing specific
tasks from the IBM Welcome Center.
2. For information about using the Microsoft Internet Explorer toolbar at
the top of the IBM Welcome Center, refer to your Windows 98 manual
or online Help.
Using the Software Installation Program
You can use the software installation (Software Selections) program that is
preinstalled on your hard disk to:
Install Norton AntiVirus for IBM, ConfigSafe, and the IBM Universal
Management Agent program, and create a diagnostic diskette
Uninstall the software on your hard disk
Read information about Norton AntiVirus for IBM, ConfigSafe, the IBM
Universal Management Agent program, and the IBM Enhanced
Diagnostic program
Note: A Software Selections program is also used on your Software
Selections CD. Information about using the Software Selections CD is
in Chapter 4.
To use the preinstalled software installation program:
1. In the IBM Welcome Center window, click on Customize your system
software. (For information on accessing the IBM Welcome Center, refer
to page 7.)
2. Scroll to and click on Run the Software Selections program from the
hard disk.
3. When the Software Selections menu appears, click on the applicable
button:
a. Install Software to install Norton AntiVirus for IBM, ConfigSafe,
or the IBM Universal Management Agent program, or to create an
Enhanced Diagnostic diskette.
Additional information about the first three applications is in
Chapter 3, “System Management Applications” on page 11.
Additional information about creating and using the diagnostic
diskette is in the PC 300GL User Guide.
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b. Uninstall Software to uninstall any of these software programs.
4. To complete a task, make the applicable selections and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Registering Your IBM Computer
Registering your computer takes only a few minutes. After you complete
the product registration procedure, you are given the option to install a
complimentary suite of Windows screen savers. (For information on
registering your Windows 98 software with Microsoft, refer to page 6.)
What It Means to Register Your Computer
Registering your computer helps IBM provide better service to you. When
your registration information is received, it is placed into a central database
accessible by IBM technical support representatives. If you need technical
assistance, the support representative will already have information about
your computer, saving you time on the phone. In addition, your comments
about your computer are reviewed by a team dedicated to customer
satisfaction and are taken into consideration in making improvements to
IBM computers.
How to Register
Use the Product Registration program to register your IBM computer. The
registration program gathers your name, address, voice and fax telephone
numbers, e-mail address, machine type, and machine serial number. Then
forward the registration information to IBM using one of these methods:
Print the information and then mail it to IBM.
If your computer has a modem, transmit the information directly to
IBM.
To register your computer:
1. In the IBM Welcome Center window, click on Complete your hardware
setup. The related information is displayed. See page 7 for help
accessing the IBM Welcome Center.
2. Scroll to and click on Register your computer in the Register with IBM
section; then follow the instructions on the screen.
You can also register your computer through the World Wide Web at
http://www.pc.ibm.com/register.
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Accessing Your Complimentary Screen Savers
If you installed the optional screen savers during the product registration
procedure, use the following steps to access the new screen savers.
1. Click on the Windows Start button.
2. Select Settings.
3. Click on Control Panel.
4. Double-click on Display.
5. Click on the Screen Saver tab.
6. Click on the Screen Saver pull-down menu in the Screen Saver section.
7. Click on one of the screen savers to select it.
8. Locate the Wait field scroll bar and set the minutes of inactivity that
you want to elapse before the screen saver appears.
9. Click on OK.
Viewing Online Books
To access and view online books, do the following:
1. In the IBM Welcome Center window, click on View Online Books.
2. Scroll to and click on the name of the book you want to read.
Shutting Down Your Computer
To help prevent the loss of unsaved data or damage to your programs,
always use the shutdown procedure before turning off your computer.
To shut down your computer:
1. Save any data you are working on.
2. Close all open applications.
3. Click on the Windows Start button.
4. Click on Shut Down; then click on Yes to confirm the request.
The next time you turn on your computer, Windows 98 restores any
windows that were open the last time you shut down your computer.
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Chapter 3. System Management Applications
This section contains information about Norton AntiVirus for IBM,
ConfigSafe, IBM Enhanced Diagnostic, and the IBM Universal Management
Agent program.
Norton AntiVirus for IBM
The Norton AntiVirus for IBM program is a comprehensive antivirus
product that detects and removes viruses from your computer. To install
the Norton AntiVirus for IBM program:
1. In the IBM Welcome Center window, click on Customize your system
software. The related information is displayed.
2. Scroll to and click on Run the Customizer utility.
3. When the menu appears, click on the Install Software button. In the
Software Selections window, click on the check box next to Norton
AntiVirus for IBM to select it.
4. Click on the Install button to begin the installation.
If you want to customize or review the current settings of the program after
it is installed:
1. Click on the Windows Start button.
2. Select Programs, Norton AntiVirus, and then click on Norton
AntiVirus.
3. In the Norton AntiVirus window, click on Options.
4. Click on the tabs at the top of the screen to review and make any
desired changes to the settings. To save changes, click on OK in each
window in which you make changes.
5. Go back to the Norton AntiVirus main window and click on the
Scheduler. If you want to change a Norton AntiVirus setting,
double-click on the setting (event) you want to change in the window,
make any desired changes, and then click on OK.
6. A new window appears. Click on OK in this window if you have
made any changes and want to save them.
Support documentation is provided online. To access this documentation,
click on the Windows Start button. Then select Programs, Norton
AntiVirus, Norton AntiVirus Guides. Select Reference Guide or User's
Guide. (Adobe Acrobat Reader might need to be installed first.)
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ConfigSafe
The ConfigSafe program is a comprehensive configuration tracking and
recovery tool. It provides features that make it easier for you (or support
personnel) to restore your system if your desktop becomes damaged,
unusable, or unstartable.
Highlights of the ConfigSafe program include:
Menu-driven, graphical interface.
Snapshot feature that automatically captures and saves your system
configuration information on a regular schedule. The information
includes system files, hardware configuration, file versions, network
connections, and registry information.
Configuration restoration feature that you can use to restore, in just
seconds, your system to a previous (or the factory-installed)
configuration.
UNDO feature that you can use to undo the last restored changes and
return to the previous configuration.
SOS (DOS restoration utility) feature that you can use to restore your
system if you are unable to access your Windows 98 desktop.
Automatic tracking of changes made (knowingly or unknowingly) to
your basic system configuration.
Report feature that you can use to generate (and then view or print)
instant reports about system configuration changes. The reports can
provide key information, such as a list of changes that occurred within
the last week or since the factory-installed configuration.
These reports can be helpful to you in troubleshooting your system, or
they can be viewed by or faxed to support personnel for help in
resolving problems.
Ability to work in conjunction with other programs, such as CoSession
Remote, for remote assistance.
Automatic performance of time-consuming tasks, such as backing up
configuration information and gathering data.
A simple way (point and click) to capture current system settings prior
to making hardware or software changes. This provides a quick
recovery method if problems occur when the changes are made.
Customizable features to meet specific needs.
ConfigSafe can be a valuable troubleshooting tool, especially if problems
develop after you install a new application or adapter. Before you make
any changes to your system configuration, use ConfigSafe to take a
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