User ManualTable of ContentsCONTENTS2THE “FINE PRINT”2OVERVIEW34613 MODEL 108 WITHDRAWN APRIL 23, 201034613 MODEL 1183DIMENSIONS3WEIGHTS3TAILGATE4FEATURES5LINE CORD FRUS12REVISION HISTORY13Size: 403 KBPages: 13Language: EnglishOpen manual
Reference GuideTable of ContentsAptiva Reference Guide1Contents5Safety information9Caution and danger conventions used in the book9Installation9Continued protection against electrical shock10Safety while working with hardware11Connecting your computer11Disconnecting your computer11Working inside the computer12Safety while cleaning your computer12Modem safety information12Lithium battery notice12Regulatory safety notice for CD and DVD drives13Laser compliance statement13Consignes de sécurité15Installation15Protection contre les risques d¡électrocution16Consignes de sécurité lors de la manipulation du matériel16Branchement de l¡ordinateur16Débranchement de l¡ordinateur17Consignes de manipulation de l'ordinateur châssis ouvert17Consignes de sécurité lors du nettoyage de l'ordinateur17Consignes relatives à la pile au lithium18Consignes de sécurité pour l¡unité et CD-ROM et de DVD-ROM19Conformité aux normes relatives aux appareils laser19About this book21Conventions used in the book21Related information22Chapter 1. Product overview23Identifying your computer23Features24Selecting a location for your computer25Ergonomic guidelines26Chapter 2. Operating your computer29Starting your computer29Shutting down30Using the Rapid Access II keyboard30Using the IBM ScrollPoint II mouse31Using diskettes32Using a CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive34Using video features37Using audio features38Using power-management features40Using security features42Chapter 3. Aptiva Software45Access Aptiva45Aptiva Help45README files46Software Selections CD46Product Recovery and Diagnostics CD46Other programs47Installing and using software with the AutoPlay feature48Updating programs48Chapter 4. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program49Starting and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program49Using passwords52Other settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program57Chapter 5. IBM HelpWare support and services61Before you call for service61Using electronic services63Getting information by fax64Purchasing additional support69Chapter 6. Taking care of your computer75Basics75Cleaning your computer75Moving your computer77Chapter 7. Installing internal options79Handling static-sensitive devices79Backing up configuration settings80Available options80Tools required80Removing the cover81Locating components82Moving the power supply83Working with options on the system board86Setting the diskette write-protect switch88Working with memory88Installing and removing a DIMM89Working with adapters90Working with internal drives92Installing a security U-bolt103Completing the installation104Replacing the cover and connecting the cables104Updating the computer configuration105Chapter 8. Installing external options109Chapter 9. Troubleshooting115Troubleshooting procedure115Power-on self-test (POST)118POST error codes and messages119POST error codes119POST beep codes125Device troubleshooting charts126IBM Diagnostic Programs145Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure149Installing files from option diskettes and CDs150Replacing the battery151Appendix A. Computer records153Appendix B. Computer features155Appendix C. Product warranties and notices159Warranty Statements159Notices169Index179Size: 2.08 MBPages: 186Language: EnglishOpen manual
