IBM 300PL Software Manual - Preinstalled Software
Chapter 1. Overview of your software
Your computer comes with Microsoft
Windows
98
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and a variety of
software, including application programs, diagnostic tools, and device
drivers. Some of the software is preinstalled and other software is on the
Software Selections CD.
Important:
The software, other than Microsoft Windows 98, is licensed under the
terms of the IBM International License Agreement for Non-Warranted
Programs. Use of your computer signifies acceptance of this license
agreement. See “Viewing the license agreement” on page 8 of this
booklet for information on viewing the license agreement.
Preinstalled software
In addition to Windows 98, your preinstalled software includes the
following:
Device drivers for factory-installed features
ConfigSafe, a program that provides features that make it easier to
restore your system if your desktop becomes damaged, unusable, or
unstartable.
The IBM Welcome Center, which is a central location from which you
can register your computer, set the time and date, set up your printer,
view online books, read the license agreement and online warranty,
start the Software Selections CD to install software provided by IBM, and
obtain information about IBM products and technical support.
Microsoft Office Small Business Edition (SBE), which is preinstalled in
some models.
If your computer came with Microsoft Office SBE, you also will have
been provided with Internet Explorer 4.0. Computers that have
Microsoft Office 2000 will come with Internet Explorer 5.0a. You can
use Internet Explorer to navigate and find information on your
company intranet or on the World Wide Web.
Additional information about your preinstalled software is in Chapter 2,
“Getting started” on page 5.
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The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is your assurance that the Windows 98
software on your computer is legally licensed from Microsoft Corporation.
Copyright IBM Corp. 1998, 1999
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