Using Norton Antivirus For Ibm; Using The Configsafe Program; Clearing Cmos; Replacing The Battery - IBM NetVista Hardware Maintenance Manual

Installing alternate operating systems: To install an operating system, follow the
instructions in the documentation provided with the operating system and any
updates.
Note: Before installing any operating system, be sure to obtain the latest updates.

Using Norton AntiVirus for IBM

The Norton AntiVirus for IBM program is comprehensive antivirus product that
detects and removes viruses from your computer. To install the Norton AntiVirus
for IBM program, complete the following steps.
1. Click on the Software Selection icon on your desktop.
2. When prompted, insert the Software Selection CD into the CD-ROM drive;
3. When the Software Selection menu opens, click Install Software. Then, when
4. After selecting the software, click Install. A window opens showing the

Using the ConfigSafe program

ConfigSafe can be used as a troubleshooting tool, especially if problems develop
after you install a new application or option. Before you make any changes to your
computer configuration, use ConfigSafe to take a snapshot of your current,
working operating system configuration. If you have preinstalled software,
ConfigSafe automatically takes a snapshot of your initial operating system
configuration settings when you first start up your computer. Then, you can easily
return to that configuration if your computer becomes disabled by changes in the
configuration files.
If you are unable to solve a problem yourself, and you need assistance from an
IBM technical support representative, use ConfigSafe to generate a report about
recent changes in your configuration before you call the PC HelpCenter
technical support representative will be able to use the information in this report to
help you solve the problem.
Complete the following steps to access the ConfigSafe program.
Click Start→Programs→ConfigSafe

Clearing CMOS

If you need to erase configuration information, you must power-off the computer
and remove the battery. Wait with the battery removed for no less than 5 minutes.
When this time has elapsed, the configuration information will have been erased.
Reinstall the battery. For procedures on how to do this, see "Replacing the
battery".

Replacing the battery

When replacing the battery, you must replace it with a lithium battery of the same
type from the same manufacturer. To avoid possible danger, read and follow the
safety statement below.
Contact the operating system manufacturer or, check the manufacturer's
World Wide Web site to obtain any updates available.
then, click OK.
the software menu opens, select the Norton AntiVirus for IBM check box.
software programs that are selected for installation. Click OK to continue with
the installation process, or click Cancel to clear your selections.
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