IBM PC 300GL Types 6275 Quick start guide

IBM Personal Computer
About Your Software
Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Applications,
and Support Software

IBM Personal Computer
About Your Software
Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Applications,
and Support Software
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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 NT Setup Program ............... 6
Getting Acquainted with Desktop Applications .............. 7
Using the IBM Welcome Center ...................... 8
Using the Software Installation Program .................. 9
Registering Your IBM Computer ..................... 10
What It Means to Register Your Computer .............. 10
How to Register ............................ 11
Accessing Your Complimentary Screen Savers .............. 11
Viewing Online Books ........................... 12
Shutting Down Your Computer ...................... 12
Chapter 3. System Management Applications ............. 13
Norton AntiVirus for IBM ......................... 13
ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
IBM Enhanced Diagnostics ........................ 15
IBM Universal Management Agent .................... 16
IBM Universal Management Agent Components ........... 16
IBM Universal Management Agent Plus ............... 17
Installing IBM Universal Management Agent ............. 18
Chapter 4. Installing Other Operating Systems ............ 19
Chapter 5. Using the IBM Product Recovery CD ........... 21
Recovering the Operating System and Support Software ........ 21
Changing the Startup Sequence ...................... 22
Chapter 6. Using the Software Selections CD ............. 23
Features of the CD ............................. 23
Starting the CD .............................. 24
Appendix A. Viewing the License Agreement ............. 25
Appendix B. Notices and Trademarks ................. 27
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions ................. 27
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Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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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 preinstalled and ready-to-install 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 13, contains
information about installing and using Norton AntiVirus for IBM,
ConfigSafe, and the IBM Universal Management Agent program.
Chapter 4, “Installing Other Operating Systems” on page 19, contains
information about installing other operating systems and support
software.
Chapter 5, “Using the IBM Product Recovery CD” on page 21, contains
information about reinstalling Windows NT Workstation 4.0 for
recovery purposes.
Chapter 6, “Using the Software Selections CD” on page 23, contains
information about installing or reinstalling software provided on the
Software Selections CD.
Appendix A, “Viewing the License Agreement” on page 25, contains
instructions for viewing the IBM International License Agreement for
Non-Warranted Programs.
Appendix B, “Notices and Trademarks” on page 27, contains legal
notices and trademark information.
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Chapter 1. Overview of Your Software
Your computer comes with the Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
operating system1 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
NT, is licensed under the terms of the IBM International License Agreement
for Non-Warranted Programs. Appendix A of this booklet contains
instructions for viewing the license agreement.
Preinstalled Software
In addition to Windows NT, your preinstalled software includes the
following:
The IBM Welcome Center, which is a central location from which you
can set up hard disk partitions, 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.
Device drivers for factory-installed features.
Service Pack 3, which is a Windows NT update made available to
Windows users by Microsoft. IBM has installed Service Pack 3 on your
hard disk as a convenience to you. For important information on this
software, see page 7.
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,
insert the Lotus SmartSuite CD into your CD-ROM drive, or contact
your network administrator for assistance.
Additional information about your preinstalled software is in Chapter 2,
“Getting Started” on page 5.
1The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is your assurance that the Windows NT
software in your computer is legally licensed from Microsoft Corporation.
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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 Windows NT operating system and preinstalled
software are provided on the Product Recovery CD for backup purposes.
Use the Product Recovery CD in conjunction with the Software Selections
CD if you need to reinstall the operating system. (Diskettes for your
Windows NT operating system and preinstalled software are not
available from IBM.) For more information about reinstalling Windows
NT and your preinstalled software, see Chapter 5, “Using the IBM
Product Recovery CD” on page 21.
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 has a 2 GB2 partition (referred to as drive C). The
partition contains Windows NT and the preinstalled software. The
remaining hard disk space has been left unformatted, so that you can
format it and partition it as you wish. (This remaining hard disk space
cannot be used until you partition it.)
4. At your earliest opportunity, create the following diskettes:
a. The Microsoft Windows NT Emergency Repair Disk. This diskette can
be used for some recovery purposes. (For instructions on creating
the diskette, see the Windows NT publication provided with your
computer.)
b. 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.)
2When referring to hard-disk-drive capacity, GB means 1000000000 bytes; total
user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment.
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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 9 for information about installing these
products from your hard disk; see Chapter 3, “System Management
Applications” on page 13 for descriptions. See the PC 300GL User
Guide for instructions on creating and starting an Enhanced Diagnostic
diskette.
2. Internet Explorer 4.0 ready-to-install software is on your hard disk.
Refer to page 7 for a description of this product and for instructions on
installing it from the desktop.
3. 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 6, “Using the
Software Selections CD” on page 23 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 the 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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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 8.
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.)
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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 and use desktop applications
– Access information and perform tasks from the IBM Welcome
Center
– Use the software installation program
– Use the online program to register your computer with IBM and
then access complimentary screen savers
– View online books
– Safely shut down your computer
Starting Your Computer for the First Time
You must complete the Windows NT Setup procedure before you can
access Windows NT for the first time.
Important
Once you start your computer for the first time, you must complete the
Setup procedure before you turn off your computer; otherwise,
unexpected results might occur.
What You Need before You Start
Before you start the Windows NT Setup procedure, you need the following:
The Windows NT manual provided with your computer, in case you
need more detailed information than is provided in this chapter
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (attached to the front cover of your
Windows NT 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 NT 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 NT
manual.
Notes:
1. The Setup program that appears when you start the computer is
slightly different from the one described in your Windows NT manual.
Some choices described in your Windows NT manual do not appear
because they are preset.
2. During the Setup procedure, you must indicate that you accept the
Windows NT 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 NT
manual.
3. After the Setup procedure is completed and the computer is restarted,
when prompted, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to display the log-on window.
After the log-on procedure is completed, the Windows NT desktop
appears. If you have installed Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0x (refer to
page 7), an Internet Explorer window appears on the desktop.
4. Your hard disk has a 2 GB partition (referred to as drive C). This
partition contains Windows NT and the other preinstalled software.
The remaining hard disk space has been left unformatted, so that you
can format and partition it as you wish. (Note that this remaining disk
space cannot be used until you partition it.)
The hard disk can be divided (partitioned) into multiple logical drives
(such as C, D, and E). If you want to install another operating system,
it can be installed into a separate primary partition.
5. At your earliest opportunity, make the Windows NT Emergency Repair
Disk. It is important that you make this diskette, which can be used for
recovery purposes. If you add features to your computer, make a new
Windows NT Emergency Repair Disk to ensure that the diskette reflects
your current system configuration. Additional information about
creating and using the diskette is in your Windows NT manual.
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Getting Acquainted with Desktop Applications
Your computer comes with standard desktop icons provided by Windows
NT: My Computer, Internet Explorer, Network Neighborhood, Inbox,
Recycle Bin, and My Briefcase. For information on these applications and
directories, refer to the Windows NT manual provided with your computer.
In addition, your computer has standard Windows NT programs that you
can access using the Windows Start button. To access these programs, click
on the Start button, and then select Programs. You can now access the
following items: Accessories, Internet Explorer, Command Prompt,
Windows NT Explorer, Administrative Tools, Startup, and the IBM
Welcome Center.
Your computer also comes with extra Windows NT operating system
enhancements and applications on the desktop that are provided by IBM as
a convenience to you. A description of these enhancements and programs
follows:
Service Pack 3 is a Windows NT update made available to Windows
NT users by Microsoft. IBM has installed Service Pack 3 on your hard
disk.
Important
To install device drivers without affecting the Service Pack 3
installation, you must install the device drivers from the I386
directory on drive C. If you install device drivers from any
directory or device other than the I386 directory on drive C, you
will have to reinstall Service Pack 3 after you install the device
drivers.
To reinstall Service Pack 3, double-click on the Service Pack 3 icon
on the desktop. Then click on the Reinstall Service Pack icon.
Internet Explorer 4.0x is an updated, ready-to-install version of the
Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer is a tool that makes it easy to
navigate and find information on your company intranet or on the
World Wide Web. (Note that Microsoft provides Internet Explorer 3.02
with the Windows NT operating system preinstalled in your computer;
IBM provides Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0x in a
ready-to-install form so that you can easily install it from the desktop if
you want to.)
If you want to install Internet Explorer 4.0x, double-click on the IE4
Setup icon on the desktop. Follow the instructions on the screen.
When you install Version 4.0x, a channel bar appears to the right of the
desktop screen.
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Note: You must be connected to your company intranet or to the
World Wide Web (or both) to be able to use Internet Explorer.
For information on connecting to the World Wide Web, as well
as further information on Internet Explorer, refer to the
Microsoft Windows NT manual provided with your computer.
If you have to reinstall Windows NT, refer to Chapter 5, “Using the IBM
Product Recovery CD” on page 21 for information on reinstalling Internet
Explorer 4.0x.
The desktop on your computer screen also includes the IBM Welcome
Center program. Refer to “Using the IBM Welcome Center” for detailed
information on this program.
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.
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To access and use the IBM Welcome Center:
1. Click on the Start IBM Welcome option in the Welcome to Windows
NT window. If the Welcome to Windows NT window is closed, you
can access the IBM Welcome Center by double-clicking on the Start
IBM Welcome icon on the Windows NT 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
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 NT 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
Delete this Software Selections program from 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 6.
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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 9.)
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 13.
Additional information about creating and using the diagnostic
diskette is in the PC 300GL User Guide.
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.
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.
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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 9 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.
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.
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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.
or
1. Save any data you are working on.
2. Close all open applications.
3. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to display the Windows NT Security menu.
4. Click on Shut Down; then click on OK to confirm the request.
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