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IBM NetVista 6826, 8317, 8318, 8319 User Manual
This manual provides safety guidelines, installation procedures, and hardware handling instructions for the IBM NetVista series (models 6826, 8317, 8318, 8319). It includes warnings about electrical hazards, proper grounding, and precautions to take during thunderstorms.
The guide details component installation, BIOS configuration, firmware updates, modem AT commands, battery replacement, and password reset procedures. Appendices cover POST/BIOS updates from diskette or operating system and a list of manual modem commands. This manual is written in Dutch.
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Questions answered in these manuals
What safety precautions should be taken when working with the NetVista units?
Disconnect all power and communication cables, use a grounded outlet, and handle cables with one hand; do not work on the unit during thunderstorms.
How can the BIOS be updated from a diskette?
The BIOS can be updated using a diskette as described in Appendix A.
How should the battery be replaced safely?
Use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent battery, avoid heating above 100 °C, do not immerse in water, and dispose of it according to local regulations.
How can a forgotten password be cleared?
A lost or forgotten password can be erased by clearing the CMOS as described in the guide.