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
IBM

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Contents
About This Book ........................................ v
Chapter 1. Overview of Your Software .......................... 1
Preinstalled Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Ready-to-Install Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Creating the Windows NT Setup Boot Disks ........................ 7
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Creating the Disks ...................................... 7
Getting Acquainted with Desktop Applications ...................... 8
Using the IBM Welcome Center ............................... 8
Accessing the IBM Welcome Center ........................... 9
Using the Software Installation Program ........................ 10
Registering Your Computer ............................... 11
Accessing Your Complimentary Screen Savers .................... 12
Viewing Online Books ................................... 12
Shutting Down Your Computer ............................... 12
Chapter 3. System Management Applications ..................... 15
Norton AntiVirus for IBM .................................. 15
ConfigSafe for Windows NT ................................. 16
IBM System Management Tools .............................. 17
Components of IBM System Management Tools ................... 18
Installing IBM System Management Tools ....................... 19
Chapter 4. Installing Other Operating Systems .................... 21
Chapter 5. Using the Windows NT CD ......................... 23
About the Windows NT CD ................................. 23
Important Information about Reinstalling Windows NT ................ 23
Chapter 6. Using the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD ........... 25
Features of the CD ...................................... 25
Starting the CD ........................................ 25
Chapter 7. Using Your Diagnostic Programs ...................... 27
IBM Enhanced Diagnostics .................................. 27
PC-Doctor for Windows NT ................................. 28
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Appendix A. License Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Program Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Additional Terms and Conditions ............................. 31
Program Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights ......................... 32
Other Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Other Additional Terms and Conditions ......................... 32
Appendix B. Notices and Trademarks .......................... 35
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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 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 15, contains information
on installing and using Norton AntiVirus for IBM, ConfigSafe, and IBM System
Management Tools.
Chapter 4, “Installing Other Operating Systems” on page 21, contains information
about installing other operating systems and support software.
Chapter 5, “Using the Windows NT CD” on page 23, contains information about
reinstalling Windows NT Workstation 4.0 for recovery purposes.
Chapter 6, “Using the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD” on page 25,
contains information about installing or reinstalling software provided on the
Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD.
Chapter 7, “Using Your Diagnostic Programs” on page 27, contains information
about the IBM Enhanced Diagnostic and the PC-Doctor for Windows diagnostic
programs that come with your computer.
Appendix A, “License Information” on page 31, 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 a variety of software: Microsoft Windows NT Workstation
4.0,1 application programs, diagnostic tools, and device drivers. Some of the software
is preinstalled and some is ready-to-install. The software is licensed under the terms of
the program license agreements provided with your computer and the license
information in Appendix A of this booklet.
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
Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD, and obtain information about IBM products
and technical support.
Device drivers for factory-installed features.
Service Pack 3 or 4, which is a Windows NT update made available to Windows
users by Microsoft. IBM has installed either Service Pack 3 or Service Pack 4 on
your hard disk as a convenience to you. For important information on this
software, refer to page 8.
Internet Explorer 4.0x, which is an updated version of the Internet Explorer
program. See “Getting Acquainted with Desktop Applications” on page 8 for a
description. This software is either preinstalled or ready-to-install, depending on
your preinstalled operating system.
Set Up Your Network icon, which is available on some computers that have
Service Pack 4 preinstalled, is a shortcut to the Microsoft Network Setup Wizard.
To begin setting up Windows NT Networking, click on 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.
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 Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD contains most of
your IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers.
In addition, the Windows NT operating system (provided by Microsoft and not
modified by IBM) is provided on a separate CD for backup purposes. This CD
does not contain the updated device drivers and other software that are
preinstalled in your computer. Use the Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 CD
(and the diskettes referred to in note 3b) in conjunction with the Ready-to-Configure
Utility Program 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 Service
Pack 3 or 4, refer to Chapter 5, “Using the Windows NT CD” on page 23.
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 Using Your Personal Computer booklet. Also, you might find updated
device drivers and files on the World Wide Web or BBS.
3. 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. The Microsoft Windows NT Setup Boot Disks. These diskettes must be used
along with the Windows NT CD if you need to reinstall Windows NT. (For
instructions on creating these diskettes, refer to “Creating the Windows NT
Setup Boot Disks” on page 7.)
c. 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 Chapter 7, “Using Your Diagnostic Programs” on page 27.)
Ready-to-Install Software
In addition to your IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers, additional
ready-to-install software is provided on the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD, on
your hard disk, or on both the CD and the hard disk. You decide which programs to
install, based on your needs.
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Notes:
1. Norton AntiVirus for IBM, ConfigSafe, IBM System Management Tools, and
Enhanced Diagnostic ready-to-install software is on your hard disk and the
Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD. See “Using the Software Installation
Program” on page 10 for instructions on installing the first three products from
your hard disk; see Chapter 3, “System Management Applications” on page 15 for
descriptions. Refer to Chapter 7, “Using Your Diagnostic Programs” on page 27
for instructions on creating and starting an Enhanced Diagnostic diskette.
2. Internet Explorer 4.0 is installed on your hard disk. See page 8 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 for Windows NT 4.0 that is
provided on the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD. Note that the software on
the CD is subject to change and might be different from the following list. Similar
software for other operating systems (operating systems referred to on page 21) is
also provided on the CD. Refer to Chapter 6, “Using the Ready-to-Configure
Utility Program CD” on page 25 for further information about the CD.
CoSession Remote 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 over a
LAN.
IBM Internet
Connection Software that you can use to dial into the Internet through the IBM Global Network. You can use this software with your Internet
browser.
Netscape Navigator Software that you can use to navigate your company internet or the
World Wide Web. You must be connected to your company intranet
or the World Wide Web to use this software.
IBM Netfinity
Services Software that enables you 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 Netfinity Manager installed, Netfinity
Manager can gather information for asset management and can
monitor the operation of your computer.
PC-Doctor for
Windows
and
PC-Doctor for
Windows NT
Diagnostic tools that can be used with Windows 95 and Windows NT
4.0, respectively. 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 Chapter 7, “Using Your
Diagnostic Programs” on page 27.)
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Chapter 2. Getting Started
This chapter contains information to help you get started using your computer:
What you need before, and what happens after, you start your computer for the
first time
How to:
– Create the Windows NT Setup Boot Disks
– Access and use desktop applications
– Access information and perform tasks from the IBM Welcome Center
(WELCOME - Click Here to Begin icon on the Windows NT desktop)
– 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 can
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 what 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 system is restarted, when
prompted, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to display the log-on window.
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.)
A disk administrator tool is provided in the IBM Welcome Center. For
instructions on accessing the Welcome Center, refer to “Using the IBM Welcome
Center” on page 8. To access the tool for setting up your remaining disk space:
In the IBM Welcome Center window, click on Getting Started and then scroll to
and click on Set up your hard disk partitions.
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 (bootable) partition; extended partitions are non-bootable.
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 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.
6. As soon as possible, create the Windows NT Setup Boot Disks from the Windows
NT CD. Instructions for this procedure are provided in the next section of this
chapter.
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Creating the Windows NT Setup Boot Disks
At your earliest convenience, create the Microsoft Windows NT Setup Boot Disks from the
Windows NT CD. You will need these diskettes, along with the Windows NT CD, if
you need to reinstall Windows NT.
Note: The setup boot disks can also be used with the Microsoft Windows NT Emergency
Repair Disk, which can be used for some recovery purposes. (Instructions for
creating the Emergency Repair Disk are in your Windows NT manual.)
Requirements
To create the Setup Boot Disks, you will need:
Three formatted, blank, high-density diskettes
Your Windows NT CD (included with your Windows NT manual)
You can create the disks from a computer running MS-DOS, Windows Version 3.1,
Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, or Windows NT Workstation 4.0.
Creating the Disks
To create the Setup Boot Disks:
1. Insert the Windows NT CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. At a command prompt, switch to the CD-ROM drive letter. For example, type e:
(where e is the CD-ROM drive letter) and press Enter.
3. At the command prompt, switch to the correct platform folder on the CD. For
example, type cd \I386 (for x86-based computers) and press Enter.
4. At the command prompt:
a. If the computer you are using is running Windows NT, type winnt32 /ox and
press Enter.
b. If the computer you are using is running MS-DOS, Windows Version 3.1,
Windows for Workgroups, or Windows 95, type winnt /ox and press Enter.
5. When the Windows NT Setup window appears indicating the path of the source
files, press Enter.
6. When prompted, insert a diskette into drive A and press Enter.
Note: Windows NT Setup Boot Disk 3 will be created first; next, ...Disk 2; and then
...Disk, which does not include a number.
7. Then, follow the instructions that appear on the screen for removing and inserting
diskettes. Ensure that you label each diskette as indicated on the screen; see the
note in step 6.
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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 3 or 4, which is a Windows NT update made available to Windows
NT users by Microsoft. IBM has installed either Service Pack 3 or 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 3 or 4, double-click on the Service Pack 3 or Service
Pack 4 icon on the desktop. Then click on the Reinstall Service Pack icon.
Internet Explorer 4.0x, which is an updated version of the Internet Explorer.
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 the
Internet Explorer tool, refer to the Microsoft Windows NT manual provided
with your computer.
In the event it becomes necessary to reinstall Windows NT, refer to Chapter 5, “Using
the Windows NT CD” on page 23 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:
Set up your hard disk partitions
Install the following ready-to-install software that is located on your hard disk:
– Norton AntiVirus for IBM
– ConfigSafe
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– IBM System Management Tools
Create a self-starting diagnostic diskette
Register your IBM computer
Perform some system setup tasks, such as:
– Setting the time and date
– Setting up your printer
– Reading information about arranging your workspace
View online books, such as:
–Installing Options in Your Personal Computer
–Understanding Your Personal Computer
–Netfinity Services User's Guide
Start the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD to install additional software, such
as that listed under “Ready-to-Install Software” on page 2.
Access 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.
Accessing the IBM Welcome Center
To access the IBM Welcome Center:
1. Close the Welcome to Windows NT window if it is open.
2. Double-click on the WELCOME - Click Here to Begin icon. The IBM Welcome
Center appears.
3. 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
Getting Started
Online Library
System Customization
News, Updates, and Service
Category-specific information will be displayed in the main window.
b. In the main window, you can scroll to and click on a selectable topic.
(Selectable topics are highlighted and underlined.) Where applicable, follow
the instructions that appear on the screen.
The remainder of this chapter contains information about performing specific tasks
from the IBM Welcome Center.
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Note: 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 (Ready-to-Configure) utility program that is
preinstalled on your hard disk to:
Install Norton AntiVirus for IBM (depending on which antivirus tool is provided
in your computer), ConfigSafe, and IBM System Management Tools, and create a
diagnostic diskette
Delete this Ready-to-Configure utility program from your hard disk
Read information about Norton AntiVirus for IBM, ConfigSafe, IBM System
Management Tools, and the IBM Enhanced Diagnostic program
Note: A Ready-to-Configure utility program is also used on your Ready-to-Configure
Utility Program CD. Information about using the Ready-to-Configure Utility
Program CD is in Chapter 6, “Using the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program
CD” on page 25.
To use the preinstalled utility program:
1. Close the Welcome to Windows NT window if it is open.
2. Double-click on the WELCOME - Click Here to Begin icon.
3. In the IBM Welcome Center window, click on Getting Started.
4. Scroll to and click on Start the software installation utility in the Installing
Additional Software section.
5. When the Ready-to-Configure Utility menu appears, click on the applicable button:
a. Install Applications to install Norton AntiVirus for IBM, ConfigSafe, or IBM
System Management Tools, or to create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostic diskette.
Additional information about these applications is in Chapter 3, “System
Management Applications” on page 15. Further information about creating
and using the diagnostic diskette is in Chapter 7, “Using Your Diagnostic
Programs” on page 27.
b. Delete this Utility Program from the Hard Disk to delete the
Ready-to-Configure utility program from your hard disk.
c. Read the Overview to read information about Norton AntiVirus for IBM,
ConfigSafe, IBM System Management Tools, and the Enhanced Diagnostic
program.
6. To complete a task, make the applicable selections and follow the instructions on
the screen.
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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.
What It Means to Register: 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. Close the Welcome to Windows NT window if it is open.
2. Double-click on the WELCOME - Click Here to Begin icon.
3. In the IBM Welcome Center window, click on Getting Started.
4. Scroll to and click on Register your computer in the IBM Product Registration
section; then follow the instructions on the screen.
or
1. Click on the Windows Start button.
2. Select Programs, and click on WELCOME - Click Here to Begin.
3. In the IBM Welcome Center window, click on Getting Started.
4. Scroll to and click on Register your computer in the IBM Product Registration
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. Click on 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
You can access online books, such as Installing Options in Your Personal Computer from
the IBM Welcome Center. To view books:
1. Close the Welcome to Windows NT window if it is open.
2. Double-click on the WELCOME - Click Here to Begin icon.
3. In the IBM Welcome Center window, click on Online Library; then 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.
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