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
Software on the Software Selections CD .................. 2
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
Viewing the license agreement ....................... 9
Registering your IBM computer ....................... 9
What it means to register your computer ................ 9
How to register ............................. 10
Accessing your complimentary screen savers .............. 10
Viewing online books ........................... 11
Using ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Shutting down your computer ...................... 12
Chapter 3. Using the Software Selections CD ............. 13
Features of the CD ............................. 13
Starting the CD .............................. 14
Chapter 4. Software Selections CD applications ............ 15
ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Norton AntiVirus for IBM ......................... 15
IBM Enhanced Diagnostic ......................... 16
Management Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
IBM Universal Management Agent Component ........... 16
IBM Universal Management Agent Plus ............... 17
Installing IBM Universal Management Agent ............. 18
IBM System Management Tools .................... 18
Components of IBM System Management Tools ........... 19
Chapter 5. Using the IBM Product Recovery CD ........... 21
Recovering the operating system and support software ......... 21
Changing the startup sequence ...................... 23
Chapter 6. Installing other operating systems ............. 25
Appendix A. Notices and trademarks .................. 27
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 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, “Using the Software Selections CD” on page 13, contains
information about installing or reinstalling software provided on the
Software Selections CD.
Chapter 4, “Software Selections CD applications” on page 15 contains
information about the additional software provided with your
computer.
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, “Installing other operating systems” on page 25, contains
information about installing other operating systems and support
software.
Appendix A, “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 Microsoft Windows NT1 and a variety of
software, including application programs, diagnostic tools, and device
drivers. Some of the software is preinstalled.
Important:
The software, other than Microsoft Windows NT, is licensed under the
terms of the IBM International License Agreement for Non-Warranted
Programs. Use of your computer signifies acceptance of this license
agreement. See Appendix A of this booklet for information on viewing
the license agreement.
Preinstalled software
In addition to Windows NT, your preinstalled software includes the
following:
Device drivers for factory-installed features.
ConfigSafe, a program that provides features that make it easier to
restore your system if your desktop becomes damaged, unusable, or
unstartable.
The IBM Welcome Center, which is a central location from which you
can set up hard disk partitions, register your computer, set the time
and date, set up your printer, view online books, read the license
agreement and online warranty, start the Software Selections CD to
install software provided by IBM, and obtain information about IBM
products and technical support.
Windows NT Service Pack, which is a Windows NT update made
available to Windows users by Microsoft. IBM has installed Service
Pack 4 on your hard disk as a convenience to you. For important
information on this software, see page 7.
Internet Explorer 4.0 is an internet browser installed on your hardisk
as a convenience to you.
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 on your computer is legally licensed from Microsoft Corporation.
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Important:
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.
The device drivers and some programs are also available on the World
Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com/pc/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 user guide for
your computer. Also, you might find updated device drivers and files
on the World Wide Web or BBS.
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.)
At your earliest opportunity, create 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.)
Software on the Software Selections CD
In addition to your IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers,
additional software is provided on the Software Selections CD. You decide
which programs to install, based on your needs.
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 3, “Using the Software
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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Selections CD” on page 13 for further information about the Software
Selections CD.
IBM Internet
Connection Software that you can use to establish an internet account and dial into the Internet through the IBM
Global Network. You can use this software with the
Netscape Navigator browser, which is available on
your IBM Software Selections CD.
Lotus SmartSuite Lotus SmartSuite, a package of award-winning
productivity applications, contains powerful
applications and everything you need to access the
Internet. Your computer comes with either a Lotus
SmartSuite CD or a proof of entitlement to receive one
free CD-ROM version of Lotus SmartSuite. For further
details, see the Lotus SmartSuite brochure that comes
with your computer.
Norton AntiVirus for
IBM This is a comprehensive product that protects your computer from harmful viruses. See Chapter 4,
“Software Selections CD applications” on page 15 for
more information.
Enhanced Diagnostic Enhanced Diagnostic is a testing program that helps
identify hardware related problems. Refer to the user
guide for your computer for instructions on creating
and starting an Enhanced Diagnostic diskette.
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. For more
information see “Using ConfigSafe” on page 11.
CoSession remote Your 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 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.
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 information and perform tasks from the IBM Welcome
Center
– View the license agreement
– Use the online program to register your computer with IBM and
then access the complimentary screen savers
– View online books
– Use ConfigSafe
– 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
In addition to standard Windows NT icons and applications, 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 4 is a Windows NT update made available to Windows
NT users by Microsoft. IBM has installed Service Pack 4 on your hard
disk.
Important
To install device drivers without affecting the service pack
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 the service pack after you install the device
drivers.
To reinstall Service Pack 4, double-click the Service Pack 4 icon on
the desktop. Then click the Reinstall Service Pack icon.
Internet Explorer 4.0x is an updated version of the Internet Explorer.
(Some computers may come with Internet Explorer preinstalled
instead.) Internet Explorer is a tool that you can use to navigate your
company intranet or the World Wide Web.
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.
Set Up Your Network icon, which is a shortcut to the Microsoft
Network Setup Wizard. To begin setting up Windows NT Networking,
click the Set Up Your Network icon. The computer will ask if you
wish to install Windows NT Networking now. To continue with the
setup procedure, click the Yes button, and the Microsoft Network Setup
Wizard will appear. For information about using the Microsoft
Network Setup Wizard, see the Windows NT manual.
The desktop on your computer screen also includes the IBM Welcome
Center program. Refer to “Using the IBM Welcome Center” on page 8 for
detailed information on this program.
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Using the IBM Welcome Center
The IBM Welcome Center provides a central location where you can:
View the IBM International License Agreement for Non-Warranted
Programs
Register your IBM computer
Start the Software Selections CD to install additional software, such as
that listed in “Software on the Software Selections CD” on page 2.
Also, see Chapter 3, “Using the Software Selections CD” on page 13.
Perform some system setup tasks, such as:
– Setting the time and date
– Reading information about arranging your workspace
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.
View online books, such as:
–Understanding Your Personal Computer
–Netfinity Services User's Guide
To access and use the IBM Welcome Center:
1. Double-click 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 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 a selectable topic.
(Selectable topics are highlighted and underlined.) When
applicable, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
This chapter contains additional information about performing specific tasks
from the IBM Welcome Center. For information about using the Microsoft
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Internet Explorer toolbar at the top of the IBM Welcome Center, refer to
your Windows NT manual or online Help.
Viewing the license agreement
The IBM International License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs is
viewable in the IBM Welcome Center in your preinstalled software. Use of
your computer signifies acceptance of this license agreement. To view the
license agreement, do the following:
1. From the Desktop, click Start IBM Welcome.
2. Double-click the IBM International License Agreement for
Non-Warranted Programs icon.
If your preinstalled software is no longer installed in your computer, you
can reinstall the online books from the Software Selections CD by selecting
Install Online Books from the list of applications to be installed. See
Chapter 3, “Using the Software Selections CD” on page 13 for more
information.
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 8 for help
accessing the IBM Welcome Center.
2. Scroll to and click 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 the Windows Start button.
2. Select Settings.
3. Click Control Panel.
4. Double-click Display.
5. Click the Screen Saver tab.
6. Click the Screen Saver pull-down menu in the Screen Saver section.
7. Click 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 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 View Online Books.
2. Scroll to and click the name of the book you want to read.
Some of the online books are created using Portable Document Format
(PDF). You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view these
books. For help installing Adobe Acrobat Reader, follow step 1 above and
then double-click PDF Books, and Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Using ConfigSafe
This preinstalled 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 the first time your computer is started and
there after 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.
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.
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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
snapshot of your current, working configuration. Then you can easily
return to that configuration if your computer becomes disabled by changes
in the configuration files.
If you are unable to solve a problem yourself and you need assistance from
an IBM technical-support representative, use ConfigSafe to generate a report
about recent changes in your configuration before you call the IBM PC
HelpCenter. The IBM technical-support representative will be able to use
the information in this report to help you solve the problem.
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 the Windows Start button.
4. Click Shut Down; then click OK 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 Shut Down; then click OK to confirm the request.
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