IBM PC 300PL Types 6862 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
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 95 Setup Program ............ 6
Using the IBM Welcome Center ................... 7
Using the Software Installation Program .............. 8
Registering Your Computer ...................... 9
What It Means to Register ..................... 10
How to Register ........................... 10
Accessing Your Complimentary Screen Savers ........... 11
Viewing Online Books ......................... 11
Using AntiVirus, ConfigSafe, System Management Tools, and
Other Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
IBM AntiVirus for Windows 95 .................. 13
ConfigSafe for Windows 95 .................... 14
IBM System Management Tools .................. 16
Shutting Down Your Computer .................... 20
Chapter 3. Installing Other Operating Systems ......... 21
Chapter 4. Reinstalling Windows 95 ................ 23
About the Windows 95 CD ...................... 23
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The Recovery Process .......................... 25
Windows 95 Reinstallation ..................... 26
Installing Your CD-ROM Device Drivers onto the CD-ROM
Setup Boot Disk ............................ 32
Chapter 5. Using the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD 37
Features of the CD ........................... 37
Starting the CD ............................. 38
Chapter 6. Using Your Diagnostic Programs ........... 39
Enhanced Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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PC-Doctor for Windows ........................ 41
Appendix A. License Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Program Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Additional Terms and Conditions .................. 43
Program Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights .............. 44
Other Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Other Additional Terms and Conditions .............. 45
Appendix B. Notices and Trademarks ............... 47
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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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, “Installing Other Operating Systems” on page 21,
contains information about installing other operating systems
and support software.
Chapter 4, “Reinstalling Windows 95” on page 23, contains
information about reinstalling Windows 95 for recovery
purposes.
Chapter 5, “Using the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD”
on page 37, contains information about installing or reinstalling
software provided on the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD.
Chapter 6, “Using Your Diagnostic Programs” on page 39,
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 43, contains
information about your software licenses.
Appendix B, “Notices and Trademarks” on page 47, 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 951, 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 95, your preinstalled software includes the
following:
Device drivers for factory-installed features
The IBM Welcome Center, which is a central location from
which you can install software provided by IBM, register your
computer, set the time and date, set up your printer, view
online books, start the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD,
and obtain information about IBM products and technical
support.
Additional information about your preinstalled software is in
Chapter 2, “Getting Started” on page 5.
Important:
1. No backup diskettes for your preinstalled software are shipped
with your computer. However, the Ready-to-Configure Utility
Program 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 backup 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 Ready-to-Configure Utility Program
CD if you need to reinstall the operating system. (Diskettes for
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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your Windows 95 operating system and preinstalled software
are not available from IBM.) For information about reinstalling
Windows 95, refer to Chapter 4, “Reinstalling Windows 95” 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. Your hard disk is divided into multiple file allocation table
(FAT) partitions. The C partition contains Windows 95 and the
other preinstalled software. The other partitions are formatted
but contain no files.
4. 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 instructions on creating the diskette, see
Chapter 6, “Using Your Diagnostic Programs” on page 39.)
b. A backup copy of the CD-ROM Setup Boot Disk referred to
in note 1 on page 1. 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.
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Ready-to-Install Software
Ready-to-install software is provided on your Ready-to-Configure
Utility Program CD and your hard disk. In addition to some of your
IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers, your CD and hard
disk also contain 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. Note 1 lists
the ready-to-install software that is on your hard disk.
Notes:
1. IBM AntiVirus, 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 8 for
instructions on installing the first three products from your hard
disk; see “Using AntiVirus, ConfigSafe, System Management
Tools, and Other Programs” on page 12 for descriptions. See
Chapter 6, “Using Your Diagnostic Programs” on page 39 for
instructions on creating and starting an enhanced diagnostic
diskette.
2. Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0x ready-to-install software is on
your hard disk. Although your Windows 95 operating system
comes standard with Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02, IBM
provides Version 4.0x on the desktop so that you can easily
install this update if you want to do so. Refer to page 12 for a
description of this product and for instructions on installing it
from the desktop.
3. The actual software on the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD
is subject to change and might be different from the following
list. Some similar software for other operating systems (listed
on page 21) is also on the CD. Additional information about the
CD is in Chapter 5.
Chapter 1. Overview of Your Software 3

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 a LAN connection.
IBM Global Network
Dialer This software allows you 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 Software that enables you to view detailed information about your computer hardware and
software, browse 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 6,
“Using Your Diagnostic Programs” on page 39.)
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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 (WELCOME - Click Here to Begin icon on
the Windows 95 desktop)
– Install and access IBM AntiVirus, ConfigSafe, and IBM
System Management Tools
– 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, refer
to 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. Your hard disk is divided into multiple file allocation table
(FAT) partitions. The C partition contains Windows 95 and the
other preinstalled software. The other partitions are formatted
but contain no files.
4. At your earliest opportunity, create the IBM Enhanced Diagnostic
diskette and backup CD-ROM Setup Boot Disk referred to in note
4 on page 2.
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Using the IBM Welcome Center
The IBM Welcome Center provides a central location where you can:
Install the following software that is provided on your hard disk
in a ready-to-install form:
– IBM AntiVirus
– ConfigSafe
– 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 3
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.
To access and use the IBM Welcome Center:
1. Close the Welcome to Windows 95 window if it is open.
2. Double-click on the WELCOME - Click Here to Begin icon.
The IBM Welcome Center appears.
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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, 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 95 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 IBM AntiVirus, 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 IBM AntiVirus, ConfigSafe, IBM System
Management Tools, and the Enhanced Diagnostic program.
Note: A Ready-to-Configure utility program is also used on your
Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD. Information about
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using the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD is in
Chapter 5.
To use the preinstalled utility program:
1. Close the Welcome to Windows 95 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.
The related information is displayed.
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 IBM AntiVirus, ConfigSafe,
IBM System Management Tools, or create an Enhanced
Diagnostic diskette.
Additional information about the first three applications is
in “Using AntiVirus, ConfigSafe, System Management Tools,
and Other Programs” on page 12. Additional information
about creating and using the diagnostic diskette is in
Chapter 6, “Using Your Diagnostic Programs” on page 39.
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 IBM
AntiVirus, 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.
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.
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 95 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.
The related information is displayed.
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.
The related information is displayed.
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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.
Accessing Your Complimentary Screen Savers
If you installed the optional screen savers during the product
registration procedure, use the following steps to access the new
screen savers.
1. Click on the Windows Start button.
2. Select Settings.
3. Click on Control Panel.
4. Double-click on Display.
5. Click on the Screen Saver tab.
6. Click on the Screen Saver pull-down menu in the Screen Saver
section.
7. Click on one of the screen savers to select it.
8. Locate the Wait field scroll bar and set the minutes of inactivity
that you want to elapse before the screen saver appears.
9. Click on OK.
Viewing Online Books
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 95 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.
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Using AntiVirus, ConfigSafe, System
Management Tools, and Other Programs
This section contains information about IBM AntiVirus for Windows
95, ConfigSafe for Windows 95, IBM System Management Tools, and
other programs that come with your computer.
Your computer has standard desktop programs provided by
Windows 95: My Computer, Inbox, Recycle Bin, The Internet, My
Briefcase, Online Services, and The Microsoft Network. In addition,
your computer comes with standard Windows 95 programs that you
access through the Programs choice on the Windows Start menu:
Accessories, StartUp, MS-DOS prompt, Windows Explorer, and so
on. For information about the software in these groups, refer to
your Windows 95 manual or online Help.
In addition, your computer comes with an extra application on the
desktop that is provided by IBM as a convenience to you. Microsoft
Internet Explorer 4.0x, is an updated, ready-to-install version of the
Internet Explorer. This application makes it easy to navigate and
find information on your company's intranet or on the World Wide
Web. (Note that Microsoft provides Internet Explorer 3.02 with the
Windows 95 operating system preinstalled in your computer; IBM
provides Microsoft's Internet Explorer 4.0x in a ready-to-install form
on the hard disk 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.
Note: You must be connected to your company's 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 95 manual provided
with your computer.
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