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Before using this information and the product it supports, be sur e to read “Safety notices” on page vii and “Notices and T rademarks” on page 75. Note First Edition (August 2001) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation, 2001.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 iii Contents Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii L i t h i u mb a t t e r yn o t i c e ................................................ v i i i M o d e ms a f e t yi n f o r m a t i o n .
iv User Guide C u s t o m i z i n gaR a p i dA c c e s sB u t t o n .................................. 1 4 R a p i dA c c e s sW i r e l e s sk e y b o a r da n dm o u s e ........................... 1 4 U s i n gt h eI B MS c r o l l P o i n tm o u s e .
Contents v I n s t a l l i n gm e m o r y ..................................................... 4 0 R e m o v i n gt h eo p t i c a ld r i v e ............................................. 4 2 Chapter 6. T r oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 vii Safety notices DANGER Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. T oa v o i das h o c kh a z a r d : • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
viii User Guide • Branchez tous les cordons d ’ alimentation sur un socle de prise de courant correctement c â bl é et mis à la terre. • Branchez sur des socles de prise de courant correctement c â bl é st o u t é quipement connect éà ce produit.
Safety notices ix Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. AT T E N T I O N Danger d'explosion en cas de remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement par une batterie IBM de type ou d'un type é quivalent recommand é par le fabricant.
x User Guide • N ’ installez jamais de cordons t é l é phoniques durant un orage. • L e sp r i s e st é l é phoniques ne doivent pas ê tre install é es dans des endr oits humides, except é si le mod è le a é t é con ç u à cet effet.
Safety notices xi classe 1. Dans les autres pays, elle est certifi é e ê tr e un produit à laser de classe 1 conforme aux normes CEI 825 et CENELEC EN 60 825.
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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 xiii About this book This book will help you become familiar with your IBM ® computer and its features. It describes how to operate, maintain, and install options in your computer .
xiv User Guide Related information The following is a description of sources of additional information about your computer . The documents are available in Adobe Acr obat PDF files at http://www .ibm.com/pc/support on the W orld W ide W eb. • Access IBM This is a desktop application with links to helpful information about your computer .
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 1 Chapter 1. Pr oduct overview Thank you for selecting an IBM NetV ista X computer . Y our computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology . This chapter provides an overview of the computer , featur es, and preinstalled softwar e.
2 User Guide Hard ware features The following information covers a variety of models. For a listing of featur es for your specific model, refer to the System Summary scr een in the IBM Setup Utility . For more information, see Chapter 4, “ Using the IBM Setup Utility program, ” on page 27.
Chapter 1. Product overview 3 System management features • Wa k e o n L A N ® • Wa k e o n R i n g • Wa k e o n A l a r m • Automatic power-on startup • System Management BIOS and software .
4 User Guide Supported operating systems • Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® XP Professional Edition • Microsoft W indows XP Home Edition • Microsoft W indows 2000 Professional Software This section describes the IBM-preinstalled softwar e and other software that comes with your computer .
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 5 Chapter 2. Setting up y our computer This chapter provides information for setting up your computer for the first time. Y ou will need the following: • Computer • Power adapter • Power cord • Keyboard • Mouse If you are missing an item, contact your place of purc hase.
6 User Guide Arranging y our workspace T o get the most from your computer , arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Y our comfort is of foremost importance, but light sour ces, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets can also affect the way you arrange your workspace.
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer 7 image on the screen; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glar e. The following illustrates tilting the monitor . Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glare. Remember to clean your display screen periodically using a soft cloth.
8 User Guide • A void the use of extension cords. Whenever possible, plug the computer power cord dir ectly into an electrical outlet. • Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away fr om walkways and other areas wher e they might be accidentally dislodged.
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer 9 Figure 1. Connectors A udio connectors The audio connectors located at the top side of the monitor are audio line in 6 , audio line out 7 , and microphone 8 . Other connectors The illustration above also shows the connectors for optional devices that you might want to connect.
10 User Guide Starting the computer Go to the Quick Reference for information about how to turn on your computer and see Chapter 3, “ Operating and caring for your computer , ” on page 1 1. Note: If you suspect a problem, see Chapter 6, “ T roubleshooting, ” on page 43.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 11 Chapter 3. Operating and caring f or your computer This chapter provides information to help you i n the day-to-day use and care of your computer . Controls and status indicator s Each button at the front of your computer contr ols a specific function, such as turning on the computer .
12 User Guide The following is a description of the controls and status indicators for your computer . Hard disk drive in-use indicator: When this light is on, it indicates that the hard disk drive heads are being positioned or that your computer is reading fr om or writing to the hard disk.
Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer 13 Shutting down the computer When you are r eady to turn off your computer , always follow the shutdown procedur e. This prevents the loss of unsaved data or damage to your software programs. T o shut down W indows: 1.
14 User Guide Customizing a Rapid Access Button 1. From the W indows desktop, click Start . 2. Select Settings ,a n dt h e nc l i c k Control Panel . 3. Double-click Keyboard (Rapid Access) . The Rapid Access Keyboard Customization program starts. 4. Follow the instructions on the scr een.
Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer 15 software utility pr o vides status icons and help information in the lower right corner of your desktop, just above the default W indows T askbar . Click ? (help) to find more information about the wireless keyboar d.
16 User Guide Using the IBM ScrollP oint mouse There ar e two types of mice for your computer , the Scr ollPoint III and the ScrollPoint W ireless mouse. Ther e are some differences that will be discussed later . However , from an operational standpoint, they are the same.
Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer 17 Accessing the optical drive The optical drive is located in a drop-down device bay . T o lower the device bay for access to the optical drive, press the device bay release button 1 .T oc l o s et h e device bay , push upwards on the device bay until it latches i n the closed position.
18 User Guide Using an optical drive Y our computer has a preinstalled optical drive. The CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives can play back or read from a CD or DVD disc but cannot write information to it.
Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer 19 Inserting and removing a disc T o insert a disc: 1. Press the device bay r elease button to lower the device bay . See “ Accessing the optical drive ” on page 17. 2. W ith the computer turned on, press the eject button.
20 User Guide Using video features Y our computer has a super video graphics array (XGA) graphics contro ller . XGA is a standard for displaying text and graphics images on a monitor scr een and supports a variety of video modes . V ideo modes are differ ent combinations of res olu ti on, re fre sh ra te , and c olo r .
Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer 21 — If you double-click the speaker icon, a master volume-contr ol window opens. Y ou can use the settings in the window to control individually the volume for each type of audio format.
22 User Guide Using the Windows Start menu Follow these steps to put the computer in Standby mode using W indows: 1. From your W indows desktop, click the Start button. 2. Click ShutDown or T urn off computer (in W indows XP). 3. Click Stand by or Stand By (in W indows XP).
Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer 23 W indows 2000 Professional use slightly differ ent terminology as noted below . T o set the duration, do the following: 1. From the W indows desktop, click Start . 2. Select Settings ;t h e n ,c l i c k Control Panel .
24 User Guide T aking care of your computer This section provides guidelines for the pr oper handling and care of your computer . Basics Here ar e some basic points about keeping your computer functioning properly: • Keep your computer in a clean, dry environment.
Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer 25 1. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer . 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer . 3. T urn the mouse upside down. Unlock the retainer on the bottom of the mouse by rotating it in the dir ection of the arrow .
26 User Guide Moving y our computer T ake the following precautions before moving your computer . 1. Remove all media (diskettes, compact discs, tapes, and so on) from the drives. 2. T urn off the computer and all attached devices. Y our hard disk drive automatically parks the read/write heads to pr event damage to the hard disk.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 27 Chapter 4. Using the IBM Setup Utility pr ogram The IBM Setup Utility program is stor ed in the electrically erasable programmable r e a d - o n l ym e m o r y( E E P R O M ) o fy o u rc o m p u t e r .
28 User Guide Viewing and changing settings The IBM Setup Utility menu displayed by your computer might look slightly differ ent from the menu shown her e, but it will operate the same way . The program menu lists items that identify system configuration topics.
Chapter 4. Using the IBM Setup Utility program 29 When working with the program menu, you must use the keyboar d. The following table shows the keys used to accomplish various tasks. Note: Active keys are displayed at the bottom of each scr een; not all of these keys are active on every menu.
30 User Guide Administrator passw ord Setting an administrator password deters unauthorized persons fr om changing configuration settings. If you are r esponsible for maintaining the settings of several computers, you might want to set an administrator password.
Chapter 4. Using the IBM Setup Utility program 31 5. Press Esc twice to r eturn to the IBM Setup Utility program menu. 6. Select Save Settings from the Exit menu and press Enter . Then press Esc and follow the instructions on the screen to exit fr om the IBM Setup Utility program.
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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 33 Chapter 5. Installing options Y ou can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding more memory or optional PCI adapters. Use the instructions in this chapter along with instructions that might come with the option.
34 User Guide Backing up configuration settings Important Run ConfigSafe (or a similar application) to take a snapshot of your computer configuration before installing an optional device. U sing this snapshot, you can view and compare the c hanges in the computer configuration after you install an option.
Chapter 5. Installing options 35 Component locations The following illustration shows the locations of various components on the system board. System board 1 Ethernet connector 16 Optical drive audio .
36 User Guide Disconnecting cables T o disconnect cables, do the following: 1. Remove any media (diskettes or CDs) from the drives and shut down your operating system. 2. Read the “ Safety notices ” on page vii. 3. Read “ Handling static-sensitive devices ” on page 33.
Chapter 5. Installing options 37 Removing the rear co ver Y ou must remove the r ear cover to install internal options such as memory and PCI adapters. Attention: Proper cooling is necessary to avoid damage to your computer . Do not operate your computer without all covers in place.
38 User Guide Installing an adapter Y our computer system board has two peripheral component inter connect (PCI) expansion slots. Depending on your model, the expansion slots might already have adapters installed. Y ou can install a low-profile PCI adapter in any available PCI expansion slot.
Chapter 5. Installing options 39 Removing the har d disk drive The hard disk drive must be r emoved before you can install memory DIMMs. T o remove the hard disk drive, do the following: 1. Remove the rear computer cover . See “ Removing the rear cover ” on page 37.
40 User Guide Installing memory Y ou can add memory t o y our computer t o i nc r ease s ystem p erformance. Y our computer has t wo DIMM connectors 1 for i nstalling memor y . The maximum T o install a DIMM, do the following: 1. Remove the rear computer cover .
Chapter 5. Installing options 41 5. Position the new DIMM over the socket, making sure that the notches in the DIMM are aligned with the tabs on the socket. Push the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close. 6. Replace the hard disk drive.
42 User Guide Removing the optical drive T o remove the optical drive, do the following: 1. Drop down the device bay . See “ Accessing the optical drive ” on page 17. 2. Press down and slide out the back cover 1 ; then pr ess down and slide out the optical drive top cover 2 .
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 43 Chapter 6. T roubleshooting This chapter describes diagnostic tools that you can use to identify and correct problems that might come up as you use your computer . This chapter also contains information about option diskettes and how to recover fr om a BIOS update failure.
44 User Guide T roub leshooting procedure Use this procedur e as a starting point for problem identification. 1. T o begin troubleshooting, perform the following steps: a. Remove all diskettes and discs from the drives. b. T urn off the computer and wait a few seconds.
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 45 4. Did the IBM Setup Utility program start automatically after the error message was displayed? No - Follow the action for this error message described in “ POST error codes ” on page 45. Ye s - continue to s tep 5. 5.
46 User Guide section, always begin by following the suggested action for the first error message that is displayed. Note that, in these tables, x can be any alphanumeric character .
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 47 662 Diskette drive configuration error 1. Go to “ Starting and using the IBM Setup Utility program ” on page 27, and follow the instructions to verify the diskette drive configuration. 2. Run the diagnostic program for the diskette drive.
48 User Guide Device tr oubleshooting charts Y ou can use the troubleshooting charts in this section to find solutions to problems that have definite symptoms. If you have just added new software or a new computer option and your computer is not working, do the following before using the tr oubleshooting charts: 1 .
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 49 Problem type Go to Audio problems “ Audio pr oblems ” on page 50 Optical drive “ Optical drive problems ” on page 51 Display/monitor “ Display/monitor problems .
50 User Guide A udio prob lems Symptom Action No audio in W indows 1. Check the W indows V olume Control program to ensur e the volume settings are not set too low or that the mute setting is not enabled. T o access the W indows V olume Control pr ogram, do the following: a.
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 51 Optical drive prob lems Symptom Action An audio or AutoPlay- enabled disc does not automatically play when inserted into the drive. Make sure you have the W indows AutoPlay feature enabled. T o enable the AutoPlay feature, do the following: 1.
52 User Guide D VD disc problems Symptom Action Black screen instead of DVD video 1. Restart the DVD player program. 2. Shut down W indows, and restart your computer . If you need technical assistance, see Chapter 7, “ Getting information, help, and service, ” on page 69.
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 53 Display/monitor pr oblems General prob lems Symptom Action General monitor problems 1. Make sur e the brightness controls ar e adjusted correctly .
54 User Guide Intermittent prob lems Symptom Action A problem occurs only occasionally and is difficult to r epeat. V erify that: 1. All cables and cords ar e securely connected to the computer and attached devices. 2. When the computer is turned on, the fan grill is not blocked (there is airflow ar ound the grill), and the fans are working.
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 55 Rapid Access IIIe Ke yboard pr oblems Symptom Action All or some keys on the keyboard do not work. V erify that: 1. The computer is turned on. 2. The keyboard cable is secure ly connected to the keyboard connector on the computer .
56 User Guide Rapid Access Wireless Ke yboard pr oblems When the wireless receiver is installed, a softwar e utility provides status icons and help information in the lower right corner of your desktop just above the default W indows T a skbar . Click ? (help) to find more information about the wireless keyboar d.
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 57 ScrollP oint III Mouse pr oblems Symptom Action The mouse or pointing device does not work. Clean the mouse. See “ Mouse ” on page 24. V erify that: 1. The mouse or pointing-device cable is securely attached to the proper connector on the computer .
58 User Guide ScrollP oint Wireless Mouse pr oblems When the wireless receiver is installed, a softwar e utility provides status icons and help information in the lower right corner of your desktop just above the default W indows T a skbar . Click ? (help) to find more information about the wireless mouse.
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 59 Memory problems Symptom Action The amount of memory displayed is less than the amount of memory installed. The amount of available memory shown might be somewhat less than expected because of basic input/output system (BIOS) shadowing and other resource r equirements (such as ACPI and USB).
60 User Guide Modem prob lems Symptom Action When you try to use the modem, your computer or modem is unable to detect a dial tone. 1. Make sure the telephone line is corr ectly connected to your computer .
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 61 General modem/communication problems. 1. Make sure the telephone cor ds are connected corr ectly and securely . Connections for a standard modem are shown in “ Disconnecting cables ” on page 36.
62 User Guide When you try to use the modem, it does not work. 1. If you added, changed, or reinstalled a modem, make sure it is installed correctly . 2.
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 63 Optional-device pr oblems Symptom Action An IBM option that was just installed does not work. V erify that: 1. The option is designed for your computer . 2. Y ou followed the installation instructions supplied with the option and in Chapter 5, “ Installing options, ” on page 33.
64 User Guide Software prob lems Universal Serial Bus (USB) pr oblems IBM Enhanced Diagnostics IBM provides pr ograms that you can run to diagnose hardwar e problems and some software pr oblems. Several utility programs that pr ovide helpful information about your computer are also included.
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 65 The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics are available on: • The Product Recovery pr ogram on the hard disk • The W orld W ide W eb Y ou can create an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or you can run the diagnostics directly fr om the product r ecovery program.
66 User Guide Running the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics pr ogram Yo u c a n r u n t h e IBM Enhanced Diagnostics p r o g r a mf r o mt h e IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette or you can use the Product Recovery program. T o run diagnostics from the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette: 1.
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 67 displayed when you turn on the computer . See “ Lithium battery notice ” on page viii. T o change the battery , do the following: 1. T urn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Remove the rear cover . See “ Removing the rear cover ” on page 37.
68 User Guide 5. Replace the cover , and plug in the power cord. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an err or message might be displayed. This is normal after the battery is replaced. 6. T urn on the computer and all attached devices.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 69 Chapter 7. Getting inf ormation, help, and ser vice If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sour ces available from IBM to assist you.
70 User Guide Getting help and service If you have a problem with your computer , you will find a wide variety of sources available to help you. Using the documentation and diagnostic pr ograms Many computer problems can be solved without outside assistance.
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service 71 • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of application programs Refer to your IBM hardwar e warranty for a full explanation of IBM warranty terms.
72 User Guide In all other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing r epresentative. Other services IBM Update Connector is a remote communication tool that you can use with some IBM computers to communicate with the HelpCenter .
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service 73 For more information or to r egister for International W arranty Service: • In the U.S. or Canada, call 1-800-497-7426. • In Europe, call 44-1475-893638 (Gr eenock, U.K.). • In Australia and New Zealand, call 61-2-9354-4171.
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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 75 Notices and T rademarks This section contains notices and trademarks. Notices General notices This publication was developed for products and services of fered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the pr o ducts, services, or featur es discussed in this document in other countries.
76 For the latest version of this online publication, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support User Any refer ences in this publication to non-IBM W eb sites are pr ovided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those W eb sites.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 77 Index A adapter installation 38 additional software 4 administrator password 30 air circulation 7 arranging your workspace 6 audio connectors 9 controlling volume 20 pla.
78 User Guide memory problems 59 microprocessor 2 monitor cleaning 24 problems 53 mouse ScrollPoint III 16 ScrollPoint Wireless 16 moving your computer 26 O operating systems 4 operating your computer.
Index 79 volume 20 W wireless keyboard 8, 14 mouse 8, 14 receiver 8, 14.
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