IBM PC 300PL Types 6862 Quick start guide

IBM Personal Computer
About Your Software
Windows 98, Applications,
and Support Software

IBM Personal Computer
About Your Software
Windows 98, 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 98 Setup Program ........................ 6
Using the IBM Welcome Center ............................... 7
Using the Software Installation Program .......................... 8
Registering Your IBM Computer ............................... 9
What It Means to Register Your Computer ....................... 9
How to Register ....................................... 9
Accessing Your Complimentary Screen Savers ...................... 10
Viewing Online Books .................................... 10
Using AntiVirus, ConfigSafe, System Management Tools, and Other Programs .. 11
Norton AntiVirus for IBM ................................ 11
ConfigSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
IBM System Management Tools ............................. 13
Shutting Down Your Computer ............................... 16
Chapter 3. Installing Other Operating Systems .................... 17
Chapter 4. Using the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD ........... 19
Features of the CD ...................................... 19
Starting the CD ........................................ 20
Chapter 5. Using Your Diagnostic Programs ...................... 21
Enhanced Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PC-Doctor for Windows ................................... 22
Appendix A. License Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Program Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Additional Terms and Conditions ............................. 23
Program Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights ......................... 24
Other Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Other Additional Terms and Conditions ......................... 24
Appendix B. Notices and Trademarks .......................... 27
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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions ......................... 27
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 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 17, contains information
about installing other operating systems and support software.
Chapter 4, “Using the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD” on page 19,
contains information about installing or reinstalling software provided on the
Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD.
Chapter 5, “Using Your Diagnostic Programs” on page 21, 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 23, contains information about your
software licenses.
Appendix B, “Notices and Trademarks” on page 27, contains legal notices and
trademark information.
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Chapter 1. Overview of Your Software
Your computer comes with a variety of software: Microsoft Windows 981, 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 98, 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 98 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 98 CD and the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD if
you need to reinstall the operating system. (Diskettes for your Windows 98
operating system and preinstalled software are not available from IBM.) For
information about reinstalling Windows 98, go to the following World Wide Web
site: http://www3.pc.ibm.com/support?page=IBM+PC. Click on Hints and tips,
and then click on IBM PC 300GL (Type 6275, 6285, 6561, 6591) and PC 300PL
(Type 6862, 6892) – Reinstalling Windows 98.
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”
1The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is your assurance that the Windows 98 software on your
computer is legally licensed from Microsoft Corporation.
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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 98 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 5, “Using Your Diagnostic Programs” on page 21.)
b. A backup copy of the CD-ROM Setup Boot Disk, if this diskette is provided
with your computer. (If the diskette comes with your computer, it is packaged
with the Microsoft Windows 98 CD.)
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. 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 8 for information on installing these programs.
2. 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 17) is also on the CD. Additional
information about the CD is in Chapter 4.
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 Software that enables 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.
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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 98 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 5, “Using Your
Diagnostic Programs” on page 21.)
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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
– Install and access Norton AntiVirus for IBM, 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 98 Setup procedure before you can access Windows
98 for the first time.
What You Need Before You Start
Before you start the Windows 98 Setup procedure, you need the following:
The Windows 98 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
98 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 98 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 98 manual.
Notes:
1. During the Setup procedure, you must indicate that you accept the Windows 98
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 98 manual.
2. After the Setup procedure is completed and the system is restarted, the
Windows 98 desktop appears with the Welcome to Windows 98 window open.
This window contains five options:
Register Now: Click on this option if you want to register your Windows 98
software with Microsoft. (You must have a modem installed to do this.)
Connect to the Internet: Click on this option if you want to set up an Internet
connection.
Discover Windows 98: Click on this option to access information on the
following:
– Basic computing
– A tutorial for new Windows users
– Windows 98 features
Maintain Your Computer: Click on this option if you want to adjust the
settings of your computer for optimum performance or set up a maintenance
schedule for your computer.
Access the IBM Welcome Center: Click on this option if you want to use the
features of the IBM Welcome Center. For further information on the IBM
Welcome Center, refer to “Using the IBM Welcome Center” on page 7.
3. Your hard disk is divided into multiple file allocation table (FAT) partitions. The
C partition contains Windows 98 and the other preinstalled software. The other
partitions are formatted but contain no files.
4. At your earliest opportunity, create the diskettes 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:
– Norton AntiVirus for IBM
– 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 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.
To access and use the IBM Welcome Center:
1. Click on the IBM Welcome Center option in the Welcome to Windows 98
window. If the Welcome to Windows 98 window is closed, you can access the
IBM Welcome Center by double-clicking on the WELCOME - Click Here to Begin
icon on the Windows 98 desktop.
2. In general, to perform tasks or obtain information using the IBM Welcome Center:
a. Click on one of the categories listed on the left side of the main window:
Welcome
Getting Started
Online Library
System Customization
News, Updates, and Service
Category-specific information will be displayed in the main window.
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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 98 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, 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 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 4.
To use the preinstalled utility program:
1. In the IBM Welcome Center window, click on Getting Started. (For information
on accessing the IBM Welcome Center, refer to page 7.)
2. Scroll to and click on Start the software installation utility in the Installing
Additional Software section.
3. When the Ready-to-Configure Utility menu appears, click on the applicable button:
a. Install Applications to install Norton AntiVirus for IBM, 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 11. Additional information about creating and using the diagnostic
diskette is in Chapter 5, “Using Your Diagnostic Programs” on page 21.
b. Delete this Utility Program from the Hard Disk to delete the
Ready-to-Configure utility program from your hard disk.
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c. Read the Overview to read information about Norton AntiVirus for IBM,
ConfigSafe, IBM System Management Tools, and the Enhanced Diagnostic
program.
4. To complete a task, make the applicable selections and follow the instructions on
the screen.
Registering Your IBM Computer
Registering your computer takes only a few minutes. After you complete the product
registration procedure, you are given the option to install a complimentary suite of
Windows screen savers. (For information on registering your Windows 98 software
with Microsoft, refer to page 6.)
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.
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 Getting Started. The related
information is displayed.
2. 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.
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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.
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. In the IBM Welcome Center window, click on Online Library.
2. 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 Norton AntiVirus for IBM, ConfigSafe, IBM
System Management Tools, and other programs that come with your computer.
Your computer has standard desktop programs provided by Windows 98, such as My
Computer, My Documents, Network Neighborhood, Recycle Bin, Set Up the Microsoft
Network, Connect to the Internet, My Briefcase, and Online Services. In addition, your
computer comes with standard Windows 98 programs that you access through the
Programs choice on the Windows Start menu, such as Accessories, StartUp, MS-DOS
prompt, Windows Explorer, and so on. For information about the software in these
groups, refer to your Windows 98 manual or online Help.
Additional software is provided on the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD. See
Chapter 4, “Using the Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD” on page 19 for
additional information. Diagnostic software is described in Chapter 5, “Using Your
Diagnostic Programs” on page 21.
Norton AntiVirus for IBM
The Norton AntiVirus for IBM program is a comprehensive antivirus product that
detects and removes viruses from your computer. To install the Norton AntiVirus for
IBM program:
1. In the IBM Welcome Center window, click on Getting Started. The related
information is displayed.
2. Scroll to and click on Start the software installation utility in the Installing
Additional Software section.
3. When the Ready-to-Configure Utility menu appears, click on the Install
Applications button. In the Installation Choices window, click on Norton
AntiVirus for IBM to highlight it.
4. Click on the Add button to move the title to the panel on the right; then click on
the Install button.
If you want to customize or review the current settings of the program after it is
installed:
1. Click on the Windows Start button.
2. Select Programs, Norton AntiVirus, and then click on Norton AntiVirus.
3. In the Norton AntiVirus window, click on Options.
4. Click on the tabs at the top of the screen to review and make any desired changes
to the settings. To save changes, click on OK in each window in which you make
changes.
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5. Go back to the Norton AntiVirus main window and click on the Scheduler. If you
want to change a Norton AntiVirus setting, double-click on the setting (event) you
want to change in the window, make any desired changes, and then click on OK.
6. A new window appears. Click on OK in this window if you have made any
changes and want to save them.
Support documentation is provided online. To access this documentation, click on the
Windows Start button. Then select Programs, Norton AntiVirus, Norton AntiVirus
Guides. Select Reference Guide or User's Guide. (Adobe Acrobat might need to be
installed first.)
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.
Highlights of the ConfigSafe program include:
Menu-driven, graphical interface.
Snapshot feature that automatically captures and saves your system configuration
information 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.
SOS (DOS restoration utility) feature that you can use to restore your system if you
are unable to access your Windows 98 desktop.
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.
Automatic performance of time-consuming tasks, such as backing up configuration
information and gathering data.
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