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IBM Personal Computer About Your Software Windows 2000 Professional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Windows 98 Windows 95 Applications and Support Software - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 2
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IBM Personal Computer About Your Software Windows 2000 Professional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Windows 98 Windows 95 Applications and Support Software IBM - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 4
services offered in the United States of America. IBM may not offer the products, services, IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2000. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users - Documentation related to restricted rights - Use - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 5
Using the Software Selections program 14 Chapter 4. Diagnostic and support software 15 Norton AntiVirus for IBM 15 ConfigSafe 16 IBM Enhanced Diagnostics 18 Running IBM 95 device drivers 24 Recovering Windows NT Workstation 25 Recovering Windows NT Workstation device drivers 27 Recovering - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 6
Appendix B. Notices and trademarks 35 Notices 35 Trademarks 35 iv About Your Software - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 7
7, contains information to help you get started using your computer and to understand some of the support software" on page 15, contains information about the troubleshooting and support drivers. Appendix A, "Viewing the license agreement" on page 33, contains instructions for viewing the IBM - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 8
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tools, and device drivers. Some of the software is preinstalled and some is on the CDs included with your computer. Note: Microsoft Windows 95 is not preinstalled on any of the models this book supports. However, Windows 95 can be installed on some computers using the IBM Product Recovery CDs for - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 10
on the Software Selections CD. Device drivers for factory-installed features. The device drivers are also available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web. Enter your machine type/model number into the Quick Path field to find the downloadable files specific to your computer. For - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 11
(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 a further description and installation instructions, see "Norton AntiVirus for IBM" on page 15. PC-Doctor for - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 12
user guide for your computer Understanding Your Personal Computer About Your Software (this book) Other software CDs Some models come with additional CDs that include software that you can install if you choose. Iomega Tools You can use this CD to install support software for an Iomega Zip drive - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 13
are provided with your computer. However, most of your IBM-preinstalled programs and device drivers for factory-installed features and devices are on either one or two Product Recovery CDs that come with your computer. For information about using the Product Recovery CDs, refer to the appropriate - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 14
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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 Access IBM The operating-system manual provided with your make choices or type information that is required. - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 16
diskette. This self-starting diskette can be used to isolate problems with your computer. For information about creating a diagnostic diskette, see "Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette" on page 19. Information for Windows 98 SE users This information applies to some computers that come - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 17
creating your hard disk partitions, close the Disk Administrator program. At your earliest opportunity, create a Windows NT Workstation Emergency Repair Disk by following the instructions in your operating-system manual. It is important that you make this diskette, which can be used for recovery - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 18
A category-specific menu is displayed under each category when that category is selected. b. Under the category menu, click a topic. When applicable, follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Registering your IBM computer Registering your computer helps IBM provide better service to you - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 19
. Versions for other languages and operating systems can be downloaded from the Adobe Web site. To access the documentation files: 1. In Access IBM, click Customize → Install software. 2. Insert the Software Selections CD into the CD-ROM drive and locate the documents you want to install. 3. Select - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 20
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contain application programs, support software, and documentation for your computer. You can use the CDs to : Install software products or documentation (Online Books) directly from the CD on models equipped with a CD-ROM drive. Create an image of the Software Selections CD on your hard - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 22
: 1. In Access IBM, click Customize → Install Software. The Software Selections main menu appears. 2. Select the desired option; then follow the instructions on the screen. or 1. Click the Windows Start button; then click Run. 2. Type e:\swselect.exe where e is the CD-ROM drive letter. 3. Press - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 23
support software that comes with your computer. Norton AntiVirus for IBM ConfigSafe IBM Enhanced Diagnostics Norton AntiVirus for IBM The Norton AntiVirus for IBM -ROM drive. 4. When the Software Selections menu appears, if necessary, click to select the checkbox next to Norton AntiVirus for IBM. - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 24
→ Norton AntiVirus → Product Support. 3. Click Reference Guide or User's Guide. Note: You might need system configuration. Report feature that you can use to generate (and then view or troubleshooting your system, or they can be viewed by or faxed to support personnel for help in resolving problems - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 25
to generate a report about recent changes in your configuration before you call the IBM PC HelpCenter®. The IBM technical-support representative will be able to use the information in this report to help you solve the problem. If for any reason you need to reinstall this program, follow these steps - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 26
page 30 for information. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, you can build an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette from any system that has a CD-ROM drive installed. You can also download the latest version of the diagnostic code from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web. See "Creating an - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 27
from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web. Enter your machine type/model number into the Quick Path field to find the downloadable files specific to your computer. Running the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette Use the following instructions to run the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics from - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 28
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your operating system and preinstalled software If you experience a hard-disk failure or damage to your operating system, device drivers, or support software, use the instructions in this section to recover these files by using the Product Recovery CDs provided with your computer. To recover - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 30
, type FDISK at the command prompt. Delete the primary partition, leave the CD in the CD-ROM drive, and restart the computer. Product Recovery CD 1 partitions your hard disk correctly. Use the following steps to recover or install the Windows 98 operating system. To install or recover device drivers - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 31
. System utilities: View the System utilities menu, which you can use to run diagnostics, create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette, or display detailed information about your system. Select the option you need and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: Your computer might restart during the - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 32
the CD-ROM drive letter. The device drivers are also available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web. Enter your machine type/model number into the Quick Path field to find the downloadable files specific to your computer. For more information, see the "Getting Help, Service, and - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 33
double-click the README file to view it. 7. Follow the device driver installation instructions in the README file. 8. When the installation is finished, remove Product Recovery CD 1 from your CD-ROM drive. Recovering Windows NT Workstation Use the following steps to install or recover the Windows NT - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 34
CD. With the Product Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive, type FDISK at the command prompt. Delete the primary partition, leave the CD in the CD-ROM drive, and restart the computer. The Product Recovery CD partitions your hard disk correctly. Use the following steps to recover or install the Windows NT - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 35
the CD-ROM drive letter. The latest device drivers are available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web. Enter your machine type/model number into the Quick Path field to find the downloadable files specific to your computer. For more information, see the "Getting Help, Service, and - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 36
type, operating system, and language preference. 6. In the directory of the device driver, double-click the README file to view it. 7. Follow the device-driver installation instructions in the README file. 8. When the installation is finished, remove the Product Recovery CD from your CD-ROM drive - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 37
the CD-ROM drive letter. The latest device drivers are available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web. Enter your machine type/model number into the Quick Path field to find the downloadable files specific to your computer. For more information, see the "Getting Help, Service, and - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 38
type, operating system, and language preference. 6. In the directory of the device driver, double-click the README file to view it. 7. Follow the device-driver installation instructions in the README file. 8. When the installation is finished, remove the Product Recovery CD 2 from your CD-ROM drive - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 39
If you experience problems with device drivers installed from the Product Recovery CDs, you can obtain updated device drivers at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web. Enter your machine type/model number into the Quick Path field to find the available device drivers specific to your - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 40
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License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs is viewable through Access IBM in your preinstalled software. Use of your computer signifies acceptance of this agreement. To view the license agreement, do the following: 1. If Access IBM is not open on your Windows desktop, click the Windows - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 42
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may be used instead of the IBM product, program, or service. The evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products, except those expressly designated by IBM, are the responsibility of the user. IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 44
United States, other countries, or both. Tivoli is a trademark of Tivoli Systems, Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 36 About Your Software - Lenovo PC 300PL | About Your Software (6584, 6594, 6563, 6564, 6574, 6565) - Page 45
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IBM® Part Number: 19K3416 Printed in U.S.A. March 2000 19K3416
IBM Personal Computer
About Your Software
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Windows 98
Windows 95
Applications and Support Software