IBM PC 300GL User Manual

Contents
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Modem safety information ........................ vii
Laser compliance statement ........................ ix
Lithium battery notice ............................ x
About this book .............................. xi
Related information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Chapter 1. IBM PC 300GL overview ................... 1
Identifying your computer ......................... 1
Desktop models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Tower models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Specifications — Desktop model ...................... 7
Specifications — Tower model ....................... 8
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer ................... 9
Selecting a location for your computer ................... 9
Connecting computer cables ....................... 10
Turn on power ............................... 15
Finish the installation ........................... 16
Arranging your workspace ........................ 16
Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Glare and lighting ........................... 17
Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Electrical outlets and cable lengths .................. 18
Chapter 3. Operating your computer .................. 19
Starting your computer .......................... 19
Shutting down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Handling and storing diskettes .................... 20
Inserting and removing diskettes ................... 21
Using a CD-ROM drive .......................... 21
Handling a CD ............................. 22
Loading a CD .............................. 22
Universal Manageability features ..................... 22
Wake on LAN ............................. 23
Alert on LAN .............................. 23
Remote Program Load or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol .. 23
Remote administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
LANClient Control Manager (LCCM) ................. 24
System Migration Assistant (SMA) .................. 24
Desktop Management Interface .................... 24
 Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 iii

IBM PC 300GL Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	PC 300GL
Category	Desktop
Language	English