IBM Aptiva 2198, Reference Manual

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README files
Another type of online information is README.TXT files. These files usually
come with programs or device drivers and usually contain information about
installing, using, or setting up a program to run most efficiently.
If there is late-breaking news about a feature or program related to your
Aptiva computer, it is contained in a file named APTIVA.TXT. To access the
APTIVA.TXT file, do the following:
1. In the Access Aptiva menu, click Get Help.
2. Click Aptiva Readme.
Software Selections CD
The Software Selections CD contains a variety of application programs.
Some of these programs are installed automatically the first time you insert
the CD into the drive. You can optionally install any of the other programs at
any time.
To use the Software Selections program:
1. Insert the Software Selections CD into the drive. The Software
Selections program automatically starts.
2. In the Software Selections menu, click the check box next to the
programs you want to install.
3. After selecting the programs, click Install. A window appears showing
the programs that will be installed. Click OK to continue with the
installation process, or click Cancel to reset your options.
4. To complete the installation, follow any instructions that appear on the
screen.
After a program is installed, you can access it through the Programs choice
on the Windows Start menu.
Product Recovery and Diagnostics CD
The Aptiva Product Recovery and Diagnostics CD contains a complete
backup of the software that was installed on your hard disk at the factory.
Use this CD for recovery and diagnostic purposes on your Aptiva PC only.
This CD will not function on other computers. You can use this CD to
perform the following:
Ÿ
Full Recovery (reinstall all of the preinstalled software)
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Custom Recovery (reinstall some of the preinstalled software)
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