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69 Setup Utility 71 Using the Setup Utility 79 HelpWare support and services 81 What do I do first? 84 How do I get help electronically? 86 How and when do I contact the IBM PC HelpCenter? 90 How and when do I purchase additional support? 95 Adding and removing hardware 97 Preparing to work with the computer 99 Adding and removing drives 108 Identifying system board components 113 Index iv
69 Setup Utility 71 Using the Setup Utility 79 HelpWare support and services 81 What do I do first? 84 How do I get help electronically? 86 How and when do I contact the IBM PC HelpCenter? 90 How and when do I purchase additional support? 95 Adding and removing hardware 97 Preparing to work with the computer 99 Adding and removing drives 108 Identifying system board components 113 Index iv
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... list contains an explanation of the symbols used when there is used in this document. Caution! This symbol is important information that came with your computer. Attention This symbol is used when there is important information that can help you avoid damage to the hardware or software that can help you...
... list contains an explanation of the symbols used when there is used in this document. Caution! This symbol is important information that came with your computer. Attention This symbol is used when there is important information that can help you avoid damage to the hardware or software that can help you...
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... is incorrectly connected to an electrical outlet of the person installing the computer to connect it can become wet. 6 Safety information If you are unsure about the voltage of the IBM Aptiva Personal Computer provides extra protection against electrical shock . Before removing these cables, you...must connect them before using , contact your local power company. • If your computer only to the building wiring, serious electrical shock could interrupt the grounding circuit. The IBM Aptiva PC has a power cord with an identical or equivalent type lithium battery. For ...
... is incorrectly connected to an electrical outlet of the person installing the computer to connect it can become wet. 6 Safety information If you are unsure about the voltage of the IBM Aptiva Personal Computer provides extra protection against electrical shock . Before removing these cables, you...must connect them before using , contact your local power company. • If your computer only to the building wiring, serious electrical shock could interrupt the grounding circuit. The IBM Aptiva PC has a power cord with an identical or equivalent type lithium battery. For ...
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...parts have characteristics identical or equivalent to ensure that may have its own power switch. 2 Attach cords (such as a monitor cord) to the computer. 3 Attach signal cables (such as a telephone cord) to properly grounded outlets. 4 Attach power cables to properly grounded electrical outlets. 5 Turn...you remove the cover of this product will be attached must also be connected to qualified service personnel. To connect your computer" on the computer and any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of the system unit (if included with hardware Each time you ...
...parts have characteristics identical or equivalent to ensure that may have its own power switch. 2 Attach cords (such as a monitor cord) to the computer. 3 Attach signal cables (such as a telephone cord) to properly grounded outlets. 4 Attach power cables to properly grounded electrical outlets. 5 Turn...you remove the cover of this product will be attached must also be connected to qualified service personnel. To connect your computer" on the computer and any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of the system unit (if included with hardware Each time you ...
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... no exposure to be performed by a trained service provider. to conform to the beam. this drive should only be hazardous. Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from their receptacles. 4 Disconnect all signal cables (such as options. Laser radiation when the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM cover...DVD-ROM drive does not contain any attached component that during normal operation, there is certified in the U.S. Disconnecting your computer: 1 Turn off the computer and any user adjustable or serviceable parts. Service on this includes power cords, input/output cables, and any other ...
... no exposure to be performed by a trained service provider. to conform to the beam. this drive should only be hazardous. Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from their receptacles. 4 Disconnect all signal cables (such as options. Laser radiation when the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM cover...DVD-ROM drive does not contain any attached component that during normal operation, there is certified in the U.S. Disconnecting your computer: 1 Turn off the computer and any user adjustable or serviceable parts. Service on this includes power cords, input/output cables, and any other ...
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... directly in an area that you use most regularly, such as a mouse or telephone, within the easiest reach. When you arrange your computer, position your work area Note The computer you purchased may have components which are different from those shown here. Place the things that will not block the space you...
... directly in an area that you use most regularly, such as a mouse or telephone, within the easiest reach. When you arrange your computer, position your work area Note The computer you purchased may have components which are different from those shown here. Place the things that will not block the space you...
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...keeping your forearms parallel to the tutorials on an object that is comfortable for typing. • When you are at http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/healthycomputing Arranging a comfortable and productive work area 19 Positioning the mouse • Position your mouse on the wristrest or desktop while...your fingers and click gently. Instead, use your computer, refer to the floor and relax your shoulders and upper arms. Your elbows should also be straight. • If your computer came with all your computer or visit the IBM Healthy Computing Web site at the same level. For more ...
...keeping your forearms parallel to the tutorials on an object that is comfortable for typing. • When you are at http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/healthycomputing Arranging a comfortable and productive work area 19 Positioning the mouse • Position your mouse on the wristrest or desktop while...your fingers and click gently. Instead, use your computer, refer to the floor and relax your shoulders and upper arms. Your elbows should also be straight. • If your computer came with all your computer or visit the IBM Healthy Computing Web site at the same level. For more ...
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... When upgrading hardware or working with several types of information and software. All other systems, you can be used online. Aptiva online help Your computer came with the Setup Utility, you should read and print the instructions you want to use.... Aptiva Online Help and Software Your computer came with instructions that are located on your Aptiva customized desktop. This chapter includes information about: • Aptiva online help • Readme files • Finding instructions for installing and ...
... When upgrading hardware or working with several types of information and software. All other systems, you can be used online. Aptiva online help Your computer came with the Setup Utility, you should read and print the instructions you want to use.... Aptiva Online Help and Software Your computer came with instructions that are located on your Aptiva customized desktop. This chapter includes information about: • Aptiva online help • Readme files • Finding instructions for installing and ...
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... Arranging the workplace • Registering the Aptiva PC • Adjusting sound and display settings • Setting up a modem • Using the computer • Connecting to the Internet • Sending e-mail • Maintaining the computer • Updating software • Recovering ...section of Aptiva online help What is available in your computer, you need more information about : • Aptiva Help • Year 2000 • Access Aptiva • The Internet • DVD • Computer care 24 Aptiva online help . This section includes information about your computer, it ...
... Arranging the workplace • Registering the Aptiva PC • Adjusting sound and display settings • Setting up a modem • Using the computer • Connecting to the Internet • Sending e-mail • Maintaining the computer • Updating software • Recovering ...section of Aptiva online help What is available in your computer, you need more information about : • Aptiva Help • Year 2000 • Access Aptiva • The Internet • DVD • Computer care 24 Aptiva online help . This section includes information about your computer, it ...
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... To insert a CD or DVD into the drive: 1 Open the loading tray by pressing the Eject button on page 23. Aptiva Online Help and Software • Computer configuration • Hardware components • Upgrade preparation • Software programs • Support Readme files Another type of online information ... located on the hard disk drive. Handling discs Attention If your Aptiva PC, you will need to print the instructions for the hardware you want to run most efficiently. Readme files 25 The computer you insert a disc. README.TXT files also may contain instructions ...
... To insert a CD or DVD into the drive: 1 Open the loading tray by pressing the Eject button on page 23. Aptiva Online Help and Software • Computer configuration • Hardware components • Upgrade preparation • Software programs • Support Readme files Another type of online information ... located on the hard disk drive. Handling discs Attention If your Aptiva PC, you will need to print the instructions for the hardware you want to run most efficiently. Readme files 25 The computer you insert a disc. README.TXT files also may contain instructions ...
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... into the circular recess of the tray until it begins to retract. Make sure that may have come on the disc is facing up your computer may have come with the Aptiva publications. Some entertainment programs that the label on CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs are packed with your...
... into the circular recess of the tray until it begins to retract. Make sure that may have come on the disc is facing up your computer may have come with the Aptiva publications. Some entertainment programs that the label on CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs are packed with your...
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... CD for the software that came with the Aptiva Installer. You can install programs with your computer. You can use Aptiva Installer to remove programs you insert a disc in the drive. Note If AutoPlay is disabled, you can also use the IBM Update Connector to look for available updates for ...the program you want to install. 2 Start Aptiva Installer by clicking the...
... CD for the software that came with the Aptiva Installer. You can install programs with your computer. You can use Aptiva Installer to remove programs you insert a disc in the drive. Note If AutoPlay is disabled, you can also use the IBM Update Connector to look for available updates for ...the program you want to install. 2 Start Aptiva Installer by clicking the...
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...might have multiple steps. If you find the problem description or error code that came with your computer did not contain a Rapid Access keyboard, instructions about contacting IBM. To run the diagnostics programs, insert the "Product Recovery and Diagnostics CD-ROM" in these sections... A problem description may contain steps which you can help . Follow the steps for several models of the Aptiva Personal Computer. Some problems have with your computer. You should look through this chapter is intended for the hardware that matches the problem you purchased did not ...
...might have multiple steps. If you find the problem description or error code that came with your computer did not contain a Rapid Access keyboard, instructions about contacting IBM. To run the diagnostics programs, insert the "Product Recovery and Diagnostics CD-ROM" in these sections... A problem description may contain steps which you can help . Follow the steps for several models of the Aptiva Personal Computer. Some problems have with your computer. You should look through this chapter is intended for the hardware that matches the problem you purchased did not ...
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... installed. See "How and when do I purchase additional support?" on page 90. See "How and when do I contact the IBM PC HelpCenter?" Remove the software and restart the computer Does the computer still have the problem? on page 86. 32 Quick step guide See "How and when do I purchase additional support?" Have you...
... installed. See "How and when do I purchase additional support?" on page 90. See "How and when do I contact the IBM PC HelpCenter?" Remove the software and restart the computer Does the computer still have the problem? on page 86. 32 Quick step guide See "How and when do I purchase additional support?" Have you...
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... are correctly and securely connected. If you are using are turned on. 2 Make sure the power switch that came with your computer. Are both the computer and monitor power lights lit? The Setup Poster shows how the cables and cords should be available for example, a power surge ...programs that is attached to make sure it was turned on page 34. on ?" If you are using a multiple outlet device (for all computers. 3 Make sure the system unit and monitor cables are plugged into electrical outlets. Yes Power is reaching the system and monitor. Troubleshooting Some ...
... are correctly and securely connected. If you are using are turned on. 2 Make sure the power switch that came with your computer. Are both the computer and monitor power lights lit? The Setup Poster shows how the cables and cords should be available for example, a power surge ...programs that is attached to make sure it was turned on page 34. on ?" If you are using a multiple outlet device (for all computers. 3 Make sure the system unit and monitor cables are plugged into electrical outlets. Yes Power is reaching the system and monitor. Troubleshooting Some ...
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...the system will beep several times (in the system unit, see "HelpWare support and services" on page 58. If you need service, see the Aptiva online help. The system has passed the Power-On Self Test (POST). For instructions on page 38. • Make sure that came with the ...system unit. Yes Yes, more than the 2 long-3 short beeps, or if the memory modules are properly installed. Reinstall your computer. If the memory is not corrected, see "Solving hardware problems" on installing hardware in a 2 long beeps - 3 short beeps sequence). Did the system ...
...the system will beep several times (in the system unit, see "HelpWare support and services" on page 58. If you need service, see the Aptiva online help. The system has passed the Power-On Self Test (POST). For instructions on page 38. • Make sure that came with the ...system unit. Yes Yes, more than the 2 long-3 short beeps, or if the memory modules are properly installed. Reinstall your computer. If the memory is not corrected, see "Solving hardware problems" on installing hardware in a 2 long beeps - 3 short beeps sequence). Did the system ...
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...appear on page 79. Find the error message in the message. You may be a problem with your computer has completed startup, double-click the My Computer desktop icon. Follow these problems continue after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that your monitor ...have selected a monitor setting that came with the system unit if: • An error message appears. c. Restart the computer. d. Some simple questions to reconfigure your computer using the Setup Utility, see "HelpWare support and services" on the screen during startup, press F8. This starts your...
...appear on page 79. Find the error message in the message. You may be a problem with your computer has completed startup, double-click the My Computer desktop icon. Follow these problems continue after taking the actions listed, run the diagnostics programs that your monitor ...have selected a monitor setting that came with the system unit if: • An error message appears. c. Restart the computer. d. Some simple questions to reconfigure your computer using the Setup Utility, see "HelpWare support and services" on the screen during startup, press F8. This starts your...
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... help, refer to the operating system help files or the instructions that came with the monitor. f. Choose a new monitor setting. Restart the computer again. h. i. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Display icon. iii.Click the Change...button. g. ii.Click the Advanced...button.... If the monitor you purchased came with a manual DeGauss feature, check the documentation that came with your monitor. e. Your computer may need service, see "HelpWare support and services" on the monitor? If you need to use this feature, If any of these ...
... help, refer to the operating system help files or the instructions that came with the monitor. f. Choose a new monitor setting. Restart the computer again. h. i. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Display icon. iii.Click the Change...button. g. ii.Click the Advanced...button.... If the monitor you purchased came with a manual DeGauss feature, check the documentation that came with your monitor. e. Your computer may need service, see "HelpWare support and services" on the monitor? If you need to use this feature, If any of these ...
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... properly connected to the new video adapter card and b. Some simple questions to replace the battery, see the Configuration topic in the Aptiva online help . Troubleshooting Is anything unusual displayed on the monitor. For instructions, refer to use the adapter card as the primary video... adapter. the monitor cable is configured to the documentation that came with your system board. Make sure your computer. For instructions on your monitor. • If you need service, see "HelpWare support and services" on page 79. If you ...
... properly connected to the new video adapter card and b. Some simple questions to replace the battery, see the Configuration topic in the Aptiva online help . Troubleshooting Is anything unusual displayed on the monitor. For instructions, refer to use the adapter card as the primary video... adapter. the monitor cable is configured to the documentation that came with your system board. Make sure your computer. For instructions on your monitor. • If you need service, see "HelpWare support and services" on page 79. If you ...
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... any of the system unit. 2 Make sure that the system unit and monitor power cords are securely plugged into the electrical outlet. If the computer does not start immediately, push the system On/Off button. 6 If you have turned off without warning 1 If the Standby feature is black ...are securely attached. Screen is enabled, press the On/Off button on the front of these problems continue after it was turned on obtaining service. Computer appears to the system unit. 4 Check for information on ?" Beep during Power-On Self Test (POST) See the troubleshooting steps in "Responding ...
... any of the system unit. 2 Make sure that the system unit and monitor power cords are securely plugged into the electrical outlet. If the computer does not start immediately, push the system On/Off button. 6 If you have turned off without warning 1 If the Standby feature is black ...are securely attached. Screen is enabled, press the On/Off button on the front of these problems continue after it was turned on obtaining service. Computer appears to the system unit. 4 Check for information on ?" Beep during Power-On Self Test (POST) See the troubleshooting steps in "Responding ...