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Ergonomic Features Your PC has ergonomic features that make it more comfortable to use. The power switch and indicator lights are located for easy access and visibility. In addition, you can easily change monitor settings to reduce or eliminate flicker and jitter, and you can adjust the angle of the keyboard to make typing more comfortable. Advanced Power Management Energy conservation is an important concern. Your computer has Advanced Power Management (APM) and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) features that allow you to set different levels of energy conservation for specific components of your computer. You can view and change APM and ACPI settings using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program or the Windows 95 control panel. Asset Security Features Your PC has the following security features that help protect both your hardware and software: Power-on and administrator password protection Startup-sequence control Hard disk drive and diskette drive access control I/O port control Asset information protection Enablement for updating the POST/BIOS over the network Cover lock (in some models) U-bolt and security cabling (optional) Operating system security Diskette write protection Service and Support You can obtain assistance for using your computer, as well as service, from a number of sources. Help is available on the World Wide Web and by phone, fax, and modem. For detailed information, see Chapter 7, "Getting Help, Service, and Information" on page 101. Expandability You can easily expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, drives, or adapters. Chapter 1. Your IBM Personal Computer 9

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Ergonomic Features
Your PC has ergonomic features that make it more comfortable to use.
The power
switch and indicator lights are located for easy access and visibility.
In addition,
you can easily change monitor settings to reduce or eliminate flicker and jitter, and
you can adjust the angle of the keyboard to make typing more comfortable.
Advanced Power Management
Energy conservation is an important concern.
Your computer has Advanced Power
Management (APM) and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
features that allow you to set different levels of energy conservation for specific
components of your computer.
You can view and change APM and ACPI settings
using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program or the Windows 95 control panel.
Asset Security Features
Your PC has the following security features that help protect both your hardware
and software:
±
Power-on and administrator password protection
±
Startup-sequence control
±
Hard disk drive and diskette drive access control
±
I/O port control
±
Asset information protection
±
Enablement for updating the POST/BIOS over the network
±
Cover lock (in some models)
±
U-bolt and security cabling (optional)
±
Operating system security
±
Diskette write protection
Service and Support
You can obtain assistance for using your computer, as well as service, from a
number of sources.
Help is available on the World Wide Web and by phone, fax,
and modem.
For detailed information, see Chapter
7, “Getting Help, Service, and
Information” on page
101.
Expandability
You can easily expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, drives,
or adapters.
Chapter 1.
Your IBM Personal Computer
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