IBM Computer User Guide

About this manual

This guide covers the essential safety instructions, warranty information and important remarks before using the IBM computer. It details the installation process, workspace organization, power connections and software selection.

It also explains how to recover the operating system and software after a hard‑drive failure, outlines basic incident‑resolution procedures, and provides information on IBM technical support, online resources and warranty conditions for different countries. This manual is written in French.

What's inside

• Safety Instructions and Warranty
• Computer Installation
• Software Recovery
• Incident Resolution and Diagnostics
• Technical Assistance and Support
• Keyboard Layout Differences
• Warranty Details by Country

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if the recovery CD does not start?

The guide notes that the CD may not boot and the F1 key will not start the recovery program.

Where can I find IBM support online?

IBM support sites are listed as http://www.fribm.com, http://www.can.ibm.com and http://www.ibm.com.

What warranty applies to Canada and the United States?

The guide states a limited warranty for Canada, the United States and Puerto Rico.