Software tools
IBM provides you with a wealth of software tools, either pre-loaded on your system or downloadable, to help you get the
most out of your IBM ThinkPad notebooks, IBM ThinkCentre and NetVista desktops. Below is a selection of the tools
available.
Access IBM provides easy access to online and on-system information including self-diagnosis tools and IBM Service and
Support. This comprehensive resource also helps with set up and enhancements for your system.
IBM Access Connections software helps you manage your wired and wireless
settings. It enables you to quickly switch the network and Internet settings by
choosing a defined location profile. By switching the location profile, you can
connect to the network instantly without reconfiguring your settings when you
move from office to home or to the road.
Battery MaxiMiser helps you get the most out of your ThinkPad computer between battery charges. Use this wizard to
select the best extended power scheme for what you need to do. Extended power schemes enable you to save power by
disabling devices you don't need.
Lotus SmartSuite goes beyond traditional office suites to bring you better value and a better way to work the Web. Lotus
SmartSuite features an award-winning spreadsheet, word processor, time and contact manager, presentation graphics
software and more. With each ThinkPad notebook and NetVista desktop you receive the licence for Lotus SmartSuite
Millennium and Lotus Notes Standalone Client (CD not included).
Rapid Restore PC is the easy-to-use, automatic backup and recovery solution for home and office. With this software, you
can safeguard your valuable data and protect yourself from everyday problems that occur. Simply hit the F11 key in the
event of software failure to restore your system.
Norton AntiVirus is the world's leading anti-virus software. Just install it and forget it! It's
always working in the background to protect your PC, and now it automatically updates its
virus definitions when you're connected to the Internet. It also scans files you download from
the Web, as well as attachments you get through e-mail.
IBM Asset ID is an exciting application of radio-frequency technology that can eliminate many of the costly, time-
consuming manual steps involved in today's system deployment, inventory and tracking processes.
Software Delivery Assistant (SDA), a new Universal Manageability (UM) tool from IBM, simplifies the deployment of IBM
PC systems. SDA can significantly reduce the number of application sets your IT organisation is required to manage and
maintain. SDA can also help you satisfy the needs of multiple business groups within your company by creating a single
corporate-standard set of applications that may be selectively or automatically installed.
System Migration Assistant (SMA) simplifies the transfer of several key elements from a user's existing computer
environment to a new computer, which saves time and money.
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