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Ibm PC 365 User Manual (150 pages)

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Table of contents

Using Your Personal Computer

1

Third Edition (February 1997)

4

Contents

5

Safety Information

9

Laser Compliance Statement

10

Lithium Battery Notice

11

About This Book

13

Related Publications

14

About This Book xiii

15

ISA Bus

18

PCI Bus

18

Expansion with Adapters

18

CD-ROM Drive

19

PD/CD-ROM Drive

20

ECP/EPP Parallel Port

20

Serial Port

20

Universal Serial Bus Port

20

Infrared Port

21

Wake on LAN

21

IBM-Preinstalled Software

22

Operating System Support

22

Ease-of-Use Features

22

Ergonomic Features

22

Advanced Power Management

23

Security Features

23

Service and Support

23

Expandability

23

External Connectors

26

Video Feature

27

Features at a Glance

28

System Specifications

31

Glare and Lighting

34

Air Circulation

34

Using a Mouse

36

Shutting Down

37

Configuring Your Computer

38

Viewing the System Summary

43

Setting the Date and Time

43

Passwords

44

Power-On Password

44

Administrator Password

48

Automatic Power-On Features

52

Changing Keyboard Speed

53

Changing Monitor Settings

54

Updating System Programs

55

Diskettes

56

Identifying Diskettes

56

Protective Slide

57

Diskette Label

57

Labeling Diskettes

58

Write Protecting Diskettes

59

Formatting Diskettes

59

Copying Diskettes

60

Using a CD-ROM Drive

61

Handling a CD

61

Loading a CD

62

Using a PD/CD-ROM Drive

63

Emergency Eject Hole

64

Eject/Load Button

64

PD/CD Indicator Light

64

Busy Indicator Light

64

Mechanism

65

Recessed Circular Groove

66

Ledges on

66

Spring Mechanism

66

Write-Protect

68

Formatting PD Cartridges

69

Using Locks

71

Locking the Keyboard

71

Cleaning Your Computer

73

Computer and Keyboard

73

Monitor Screen

73

Replacing the Battery

74

Moving Your Computer

75

Chapter 5. Solving Problems

77

Error Messages

79

POST Message Charts

83

Troubleshooting Charts

102

Diagnostic Programs

112

Managing TSR Programs

113

Getting Information by Fax

116

Getting Help Online

117

Getting Help by Telephone

117

Getting Help Around the World

118

Enhanced PC Support Line

119

Warranty and Repair Services

120

Ordering Publications

121

Appendix A. Computer Records

123

Device Records

125

Hardware Limited Warranty

127

Program Name

131

Program Services

131

Trademarks

134

Microsoft Corporation

135

Electronic Emission Notices

136

Telecommunication Notices

137

Power Cord Notice

140

Numerics

143

Index 131

147

Part Number: 84H8308

150

Printed in U.S.A

150

October 1996

150

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