Using this book 1-1
Chapter 1. Using this book
The User Guide contains general information for all users of an IBM Personal
Computer. Once you have taken y our c ompute r out of the box and connected all the
components, you can use this book as a guide to your computer's hardwa re 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 no t 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 conte nts and organi zation. 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.