IBM PC 300GL Types 6275 Quick start guide

IBM Personal Computer
About Your Software
Windows 95, Applications,
and Support Software

IBM Personal Computer
About Your Software
Windows 95, Applications,
and Support Software
IBM

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Contents
About this book ............................... v
Chapter 1. Overview of your software .................. 1
Preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Software on the IBM 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 95 setup program ................ 6
Using Access IBM .............................. 6
Registering your computer ......................... 7
What it means to register ........................ 8
How to register .............................. 8
Accessing your complimentary screen savers ............... 8
Viewing online books ............................ 9
Shutting down your computer ....................... 9
Chapter 3. Using the IBM Software Selections CD .......... 11
Features of the CD ............................. 11
Starting the CD .............................. 12
Using the Software Selections program .................. 12
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Norton AntiVirus for IBM ......................... 13
ConfigSafe for Windows 95 ........................ 14
IBM Enhanced Diagnostics ........................ 16
PC-Doctor for Windows .......................... 16
Other troubleshooting resources ..................... 17
Chapter 5. Reinstalling Windows 95 .................. 19
About the Windows 95 CD ........................ 19
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The recovery process ........................... 20
Windows 95 reinstallation ....................... 21
Installing your CD-ROM device drivers onto the CD-ROM Setup Boot
Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 6. Installing other operating systems ............. 31
Appendix A. Viewing the license agreement ............. 33
Appendix B. Notices and trademarks .................. 35
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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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, “Using the IBM Software Selections CD” on page 11,
contains information about installing or reinstalling software provided
on the IBM Software Selections CD.
Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” on page 13, contains information about
maintaining and diagnosing problems with your computer.
Chapter 5, “Reinstalling Windows 95” on page 19, contains
information about reinstalling Windows 95 for recovery purposes.
Chapter 6, “Installing other operating systems” on page 31, contains
information about installing other operating systems and support
software.
Appendix A, “Viewing the license agreement” on page 33, contains
information about your software licenses.
Appendix B, “Notices and trademarks” on page 35, contains legal
notices and trademark information.
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Chapter 1. Overview of your software
Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows 951 and a variety of
software, including application programs, diagnostic tools, and device
drivers. Some of the software is preinstalled and some is available on the
IBM Software Selections CD.
Important: The software, other than Microsoft Windows 95, 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, “Viewing the
license agreement” on page 33 of this booklet for information on
viewing the license agreement.
Preinstalled software
In addition to Windows 95, your preinstalled software includes the
following:
Access IBM, 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, read the license agreement
and online warranty, start the IBM Software Selections CD, and obtain
information about IBM products and technical support.
Device drivers for factory-installed features
Microsoft Internet Explorer, which is preinstalled on your hard disk.
You can use Internet Explorer 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 about connecting to the World Wide Web, as
well as further information about Internet Explorer, see the
Microsoft Windows 95 manual provided with your computer.
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 95
software on 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 IBM Software Selections CD contains most
of your IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers.
In addition, the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system (provided by
Microsoft and not modified by IBM) is provided on a separate CD for
recovery purposes. This CD does not contain other software that is
preinstalled in your computer. Use the Microsoft Windows 95 CD (and
the CD-ROM Setup Boot Disk) in conjunction with the IBM Software
Selections CD if you need to reinstall the operating system. (Diskettes
for your Windows 95 operating system and preinstalled software are
not available from IBM.) For information about reinstalling Windows
95, see Chapter 5, “Reinstalling Windows 95” on page 19.
2. 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 PC 300 GL User Guide.
Also, you might find updated device drivers and files on the World
Wide Web or BBS.
Software on the IBM Software Selections CD
Software is provided on your IBM Software Selections CD. In addition to
some of your IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers, your CD also
contains additional software. You decide which programs to install, based
on your needs. This section describes some of the additional software that
might be included on the CD.
The actual software on the IBM Software Selections CD is subject to change
and might be different from the following list. Some similar software for
other operating systems (listed on page 31) is also on the CD. Additional
information about the CD is in Chapter 3, “Using the IBM Software
Selections CD” on page 11.
CoSession Remote 32 A communication tool that enables an IBM technician
or in-house administrator to diagnose and fix computer
problems from a remote location. The connection can
be made through a modem or a LAN connection.
IBM Enhanced
Diagnostics You can use IBM Enhanced Diagnostics to test the hardware (and some software) components of your
computer. For instructions on creating and using the
IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette, see the PC 300 GL
User Guide.
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Not all software is available for all operating systems. See the IBM Software
Selections CD to find out which programs are available for your operating
system. You can start the IBM Software Selections CD from Access IBM. See
“Using Access IBM” on page 6.
IBM Internet
Connection You can use the IBM Internet Connection to dial into the Internet. 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.
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.
Norton AntiVirus for
IBM You can use Norton AntiVirus for IBM to detect and remove viruses from your computer. For further
description and installation instructions, see “Norton
AntiVirus for IBM” on page 13.
PC-Doctor for Windows
and
PC-Doctor for Windows
NT
Diagnostic tools that can be used with Windows 95,
Windows 98, and Windows NT Workstation 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.
(See also “IBM Enhanced Diagnostics” on page 16.)
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, including:
What you need before, and what happens after, you start your
computer for the first time
How to:
– Access information and perform tasks from Access IBM
– 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 95 setup procedure before you can access
Windows 95 for the first time.
What you need before you start
Before you start the Windows 95 Setup procedure, you need the following:
The Windows 95 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 95 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 95 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, see your Windows 95 manual.
Notes:
1. During the setup procedure, you must indicate that you accept the
Windows 95 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 95 manual.
2. After the setup procedure is completed and the system is restarted, the
Windows 95 desktop appears with the Welcome to Windows 95
window open. From the Welcome to Windows 95 window, you can:
Preview a short Windows 95 tutorial
Find out what is new in this release of Windows 95
Obtain information about using your operating system
Register your Windows 95 software with Microsoft (if you have a
modem installed)
3. At your earliest opportunity, create the following diskettes:
a. An IBM Enhanced Diagnostic diskette. This self-starting diskette can
be used to isolate problems with your computer. For information
about IBM Enhanced Diagnostic, see “IBM Enhanced Diagnostics”
on page 16. For information about creating a diagnostic diskette,
see the PC 300 GL User Guide.
b. A backup copy of the CD-ROM Setup Boot Disk. If you need to
reinstall Windows 95, use the backup copy. Under some
conditions, the installation process will destroy data on the
CD-ROM Setup Boot Disk, making the diskette unusable.
Using Access IBM
Access IBM provides a central location where you can:
Start the IBM Software Selections CD to install additional software, such
as that listed under “Software on the IBM Software Selections CD” on
page 2.
Create a self-starting, diagnostic diskette.
Register your IBM computer.
Perform some system setup tasks, such as:
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– Setting the time and date
– Setting up your printer
– Reading information about arranging your workspace
View online books, such as Understanding Your Personal Computer.
Open IBM Web pages on the World Wide Web (which contain
information about IBM products and technical support), if your
computer has a World Wide Web connection. If your computer does
not have a World Wide Web connection, you can link to selected Web
pages on your hard disk.
Access IBM is designed to run as part of the desktop. The program will
continue to run on the desktop until the user turns it off, even after
restarting the computer.
To use Access IBM:
1. If Access IBM is not open, click the Windows Start button; then scroll
to and click Access IBM.
2. In general, to perform tasks or obtain information using Access IBM:
a. Click one of the categories listed on main menu:
Start up
Customize
Get help
View license and warranty
Category-specific information will be displayed under each
category.
b. Under the category menu, scroll to and click a topic. When
applicable, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
This chapter contains additional information about performing specific tasks
from Access IBM.
Registering your computer
Registering 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.
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What it means to register
Registering your computer helps IBM provide better service to you. Your
registration information is received and placed into a central database
accessible by IBM technical support representatives. If you need technical
assistance, the 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 Access IBM, click Start up. The related menu is displayed. (See
“Using Access IBM” on page 6 for help opening Access IBM.)
2. Click Register with IBM, then follow the instructions on the screen.
You can also register your computer through the World Wide Web at the
following address: http://www.ibm.com/pc/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. Scroll to and click 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.
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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.
Viewing online books
To access and view online books, do the following:
1. In Access IBM, click Get help.
2. In the displayed menu, click View documentation.
3. 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 steps 1 and 2
above, then double-click PDF Books, then double-click Installing Adobe
Acrobat Reader.
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 Yes or OK to confirm the request.
The next time you turn on your computer, Windows 95 restores any
windows that were open the last time you shut down your computer.
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Chapter 3. Using the IBM Software Selections
CD
Use the information in this chapter if you want to install or reinstall device
drivers and other software from the IBM Software Selections CD.
Important: You must have Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher
installed to run the IBM Software Selections CD.
Features of the CD
The IBM Software Selections CD contains device drivers, diagnostic
programs, and other support software for a variety of operating system
environments.
Important
The IBM Software Selections CD does not contain operating systems.
Before you can use the CD, your operating system must be installed on
your computer.
You can use the CD to:
Install some products directly from the CD on models equipped with a
CD-ROM drive.
Create an image of the IBM Software Selections CD on your hard disk or
on a local area network (LAN) disk and install the software products
from that image.
Create diskettes for software products that cannot be installed from the
CD and install the products from diskette.
The utility program on the CD has an easy-to-use, graphical interface and
automated installation procedures for most products. The utility program
also has a help system and a comprehensive overview that describes the
features of the utility program, the software products that can be installed
from the CD, and the operating environments that are supported by those
products.
The products on the IBM Software Selections CD are licensed according to
the terms and conditions of the IBM International License Agreement for
Non-Warranted Programs. See Appendix A, “Viewing the license
agreement” on page 33 of this booklet for information about viewing the
license agreement.
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Starting the CD
To use the IBM Software Selections CD, insert the IBM Software Selections CD
into your CD-ROM drive. The Software Selections program starts
automatically.
If the auto-run feature is disabled in your computer:
1. Click the Windows Start button; then click Run.
2. Type
e:\swselect.exe
where e is the CD-ROM drive letter.
3. Press Enter. The Software Selections menu appears.
4. Select the desired option; then follow the instructions on the screen.
or
1. In Access IBM, click Customize. (For information about opening
Access IBM, see “Using Access IBM” on page 6.)
2. In the Customize menu, click Install Software.
3. When prompted, insert the IBM Software Selections CD into the
CD-ROM drive. The Software Selections menu appears.
After a program is installed, you can access it through the Programs choice
on the Windows Start menu. For most programs, support documentation is
built into the online Help system; for some, online documentation is also
provided.
Using the Software Selections program
A Software Selections program is provided on your IBM Software Selections
CD.
To use the software installation program:
1. In the Software Selections program, click the check box next to the
software you want to install.
2. After selecting the software, click Install. A window opens showing the
software programs that will be installed. Click OK to continue with
the installation process or click Cancel to reset your options.
3. To complete a task, make the applicable selections and follow the
instructions on the screen.
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