Using this book
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Chapter 1. Using this book
The User Guide contains general information for all users of an IBM Personal
Computer. Once you have taken your computer out of the box and connected all the
components, you can use this book as a guide to your computer's hardware and as
a problem-solving tool.
The topics in this book range from an introduction of important hardware features to
instructions for reconfiguring or upgrading your computer. In addition, if you
experience a problem with your computer, this book can guide you to a solution.
This book may include information for several models. If the model you purchased
did not come with some of the hardware mentioned in this book, you will not be able
to use the software functions associated with that hardware.
How this book is organized
This book contains the following parts and chapters:
Part 1: Learning about this book
This part contains information to help you use the User guide. It contains the
following chapter:
• “Chapter 1. Using this book” on page 1-1
This chapter contains information about the book’s contents and organization. It
also points you to other documents or online resources for more information.
Part 2: Support information
This part contains the general information that you should know in case you need
assistance.
• “Chapter 2. HelpWare support and services” on page 2-1
This chapter describes the HelpWare offerings, when you might need to use
them, and the telephone numbers for obtaining service.