IBM Practical Guide

About this manual

This IBM Practical Guide provides safety instructions, warranty information and general remarks before using the associated computer. It includes sections on installation, software recovery, incident diagnostics and IBM support services.

The manual also details error codes, beep signals during POST, technical assistance options, and regional differences such as keyboard layouts and warranty conditions for France, Canada, the United States and other countries. This manual is written in French.

What's inside

• Safety Instructions
• Installation of the Computer
• Software Recovery
• Incident Identification and Diagnostics
• Technical Assistance
• Error Codes and Beep Signals
• Warranty Information
• International Support
• Keyboard Layout Differences

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if the computer emits beep codes during POST?

Refer to the "Codes d’erreurs et signaux sonores" chapter for the meaning of the beeps.

Where can I find IBM support online?

Visit IBM’s regional web servers such as http://www.ibm.com for the United States.