IBM Fla tpane l
Speakers
User’ s Guide
OPTIONS
by IBM
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information
under Appendix C, ″Product warranties and notices″ on page C-1 .
IBM Flatpanel Speakers
First Edition (March 2001)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by
GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
Contents
About this book .....................v
Registering your option ..................v
Safety: read first ....................vii
Part 1: Installation and user’s guide .............1-1
Product Description ...................1-1
Beforeyoubegin...................1-2
Mounting your flatpanel speakers ..............1-3
Mounting the speakers on your desk ............1-3
Mounting the speakers on IBM monitors with accessory clips ....1-4
Mounting the speakers on monitors without accessory clips .....1-5
Connecting the flatpanel speakers to your computer ........1-6
Appendix A. Troubleshooting ...............A-1
Appendix B. Help and service information ...........B-1
WarrantyinformationontheWorldWideWeb..........B-1
Online technical support..................B-1
Telephone technical support ................B-1
Appendix C. Product warranty and notices ..........C-1
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty ..............C-1
Part1-GeneralTerms.................C-1
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ..............C-4
Trademarks .....................C-12
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About this book
This manual contains instructions for installing, configuring, and
troubleshooting the IBM
®
Flatpanel Speakers User’s Guide. The manual is
divided into two parts:
Part 1: Installation and user’s guide
This guide contains abbreviated installation instructions.
This guide also contains the product description and expanded installation
instructions in the following languages:
v English
v French
v Spanish
v Italian
v Brazilian Portuguese
v Traditional Chinese
v Japanese
Part 2: Appendixes
The appendixes contain device driver special configuration settings, help and
service information. It also contains the product warranties and notices.
Note: The illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from your
hardware.
Registering your option
Thank you for purchasing OPTIONS by IBM. Please take a few moments to
register your product and provide us with information that will help IBM to
better serve you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing
products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better
ways to communicate with you. Register your option on the IBM Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/register
IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless
you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive
further information.
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Safety: read first
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety
Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette
produktet.
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Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
red inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy.
Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.
Lässäkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Part 1: Installation and user’s guide
This guide contains instructions on how to install and use the IBM Flatpanel
Speakers.
Product Description
The flatpanel speakers will easily stand on your desktop using the integrated
desk stands. You can also attach them to the side of some IBM monitors with
the included accessory mounting bar. The speakers can also be used with IBM
monitors that do not have the accessory bar mounting feature by utilizing the
adhesive clip pads. The accessory bar comes in two parts and is adjustable to
fit a wide range of monitor sizes. The speaker also has two headphone jacks
for private listening.
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Before you begin
In addition to the User’s Guide and Safety Information manual, the option
package includes the following:
Table 1-1.
1Two black flat panel
speakers
5Two attached elbow end
clips
9One power cord
2Four rubber plugs 6Four accessory T-Clips 10One 1.82 m (6 ft) stereo
mini-plug cable for audio
input
3Two accessory bar clips 7Four accessory clip pads
with adhesive
11One 1.82 m (6 ft) stereo
mini-plug cable for
connection to left speaker
4Two accessory bars 8One 12 V dc power adapter
If any of these items are not in this option package contact the place of
purchase.
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Mounting your flatpanel speakers
There are three ways to mount your flatpanel speakers:
1. If you are mounting your speakers on your desk, go to “Mounting the
speakers on your desk”.
2. If you are mounting your speakers on IBM monitors with accessory clips,
go to “Mounting the speakers on IBM monitors with accessory clips” on
page 1-4.
3. If you are mounting your speakers on monitors without accessory clips, go
to “Mounting the speakers on monitors without accessory clips” on
page 1-5.
Mounting the speakers on your desk
Follow these instructions to mount your flatpanel speaker on your desk using
the attached stands.
Note: Do not remove the rubber plugs.
1. Determine where you want to place the speakers.
2. Unfold the base of the stands from the bottom rear of the speakers so that
the speakers stand upright, as shown in the following illustration.
3. Continue with the set up as described in “Connecting the flatpanel
speakers to your computer” on page 1-6.
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Mounting the speakers on IBM monitors with accessory
clips
Follow these instructions if your IBM monitor has provisions for using the
accessory bar.
1. Remove the rubber plugs from each speaker and install the T-Clips by
inserting the tab into the slot vertically and rotate, as shown in the
following illustration.
2. Snap the open ends of the T-Clips onto the accessory bar at the desired
height (repeat for other side).
3. Insert the accessory bar with attached T-Clips to the speaker clips on the
sides of your monitor, as shown in the following illustration.
4. Continue with the set up as described in “Connecting the flatpanel
speakers to your computer” on page 1-6.
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Mounting the speakers on monitors without accessory clips
Follow these instructions if your monitor does not have provisions for using
the accessory bar.
1. Remove the rubber plugs from each speaker and install the T-Clips by
inserting the tab into the slot vertically and rotate, as shown in the
following illustration.
2. Snap the open ends of the T-Clips onto the accessory bar at the desired
height (repeat for other side).
3. Next, attach one accessory clip pad with adhesive to the T-Clip, and the
other accessory clip pad with adhesive to the elbow end clip.
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4. Peel off the adhesive liner and attach the accessory bar to your monitor, as
shown in the following illustration.
5. Continue with the set up as described in “Connecting the flatpanel
speakers to your computer”.
Connecting the flatpanel speakers to your computer
Follow these steps to connect the flatpanel speakers to your computer, refer to
the following illustration for identification.
Table 1-2.
1Line input jack 4Left speaker line input jack
2Line output jack to left speaker 5Headphone jacks
312V dc power input
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1. Determine where the line out terminal is on your computer.
v Normally there are several ports on the back of your computer. Refer to
the owner’s manual for the computer to determine location.
v If the plug supplied does not fit, it is not a stereo mini-plug. Therefore,
you must use an appropriate adapter.
v If a line out terminal is unavailable, use the headphone jack.
2. Turn off your computer or stereo system.
3. Plug one end of the stereo mini-plug cable to the line out terminal of the
computer.
4. Plug the other end of the stereo mini plug cable into the line input jack 1
of the right speaker.
5. Plug one end of the second mini-plug cable into the right speaker line
output jack 2and plug the other end into the left speaker line input jack
4.
6. Connect the power adapter to the 12 V dc power input 3of the right
speaker. Then plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.
Note: Be sure to test your speakers with your computer microphone on
(refer to the documentation that comes with your computer). If the
speakers are placed too closely to the microphone, they will produce
a howling sound (feedback). To avoid this situation, with the
microphone on, turn the volume of the speakers all the way up and
hold them where you plan to mount them. If you hear a howling
sound, move the speakers towards the back of the monitor. This
eliminates the howling sound by placing the speakers farther away
from the microphone.
7. Turn the volume on the speakers all the way down, (turn
counterclockwise).
8. Turn on your computer and play your favorite music or audio.
v Adjust the volume on your speakers to a comfortable level.
v If there is no sound, check the volume control and all the connections.
v If this still does not work, see “Appendix A. Troubleshooting” on
page A-1.
9. For private listening use headphone jacks.
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Appendix A. Troubleshooting
If you have problems after installing the speakers, refer to the following
information for possible solutions.
No sound - check all stereo mini-plug connections and turn connectors slightly
to ensure proper contact. Make sure that the power supply is plugged in
properly. Make sure you inserted the other end of the stereo mini-plug cable
into the line out of your computer or stereo system. On some systems this
might also be the headphone jack. Refer to the systems manuals for these
products to find the line out, and for information on adjusting line out volume.
Also, make sure sound is coming from your computer.
Sound is too high/low - adjust the volume on the computer or stereo system.
Also you can adjust the volume on the speakers.
Sound suddenly cuts out - check all connections to ensure proper contact.
Restart the computer.
Constant buzzing - check all stereo mini-plug connections and turn connectors
slightly to insure proper contact.
Constant howling/feedback - turn down the volume or move the speakers
further away from your microphone. You can also turn your microphone off.
To do this, refer to the documentation that comes with your computer.
If none of the above solve your problem, go to “Appendix B. Help and service
information” on page B-1.
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Appendix B. Help and service information
This section contains information on how to obtain warranty information on
the World Wide Web and online and telephone technical support.
Warranty information on the World Wide Web
Machine - IBM Flatpanel Speakers
Warranty period* - One year
* Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM Machines are
eligible for on-site warranty service depending on the country where service is performed.
The IBM Machine Warranties Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/ contains a
worldwide overview of the IBM Limited Warranty for IBM Machines, a
glossary of terms used in the Statement of Limited Warranty, Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ), and links to Product Support Web pages. The IBM Statement
of Limited Warranty is available from this Web site in 29 languages in Portable
Document Format (PDF).
Online technical support
Online technical support is available during the life of your product. Online
assistance can be obtained through the Personal Computing Support Web site
and the IBM Automated Fax System.
Online technical support
IBM Personal Computing Support Web site http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
IBM Automated Fax System 1-800-426-3395 (U.S. and Canada)
During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of
defective components is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed
in an IBM computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your
technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.
Telephone technical support
Installation and configuration support through the HelpCenter will be
withdrawn or made available for a fee, at IBM’s discretion, 90 days after the
option has been withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings,
including step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.
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To assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the
following information as possible:
v Option name
v Option number
v Proof of purchase
v Computer manufacturer, model, serial number (if IBM), and manual
v Exact wording of the error message (if any)
v Description of the problem
v Hardware and software configuration information for your system
If possible, be at your computer. Your technical support representative might
want to walk you through the problem during the call.
For the support telephone number and support hours by country, refer to the
following table or to the enclosed technical support insert. If the number is not
provided, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Response
time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received.
Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada (Toronto only) 416-383-3344
Canada (all other) 1-800-565-3344
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico 1-800-772-2227
All other countries Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/,
and click HelpCenter Phone List.
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Appendix C. Product warranty and notices
This section contains the warranty period for your product and the IBM
Statement of Limited Warranty.
Machine - IBM Flatpanel Speakers
Warranty period* - One Year
* Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM Machines are
eligible for on-site warranty service depending on the country where service is performed.
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty
Z125-4753-06 8/2000
Part1-General Terms
This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2
- Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1.
The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply
only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or
your reseller. The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its features,
conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
The term “Machine” does not include any software programs, whether
pre-loaded with the Machine, installed subsequently or otherwise. Unless IBM
specifies otherwise, the following warranties apply only in the country where
you acquire the Machine. Nothing in this Statement of Limited Warranty
affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by
contract. If you have any questions, contact IBM or your reseller.
The IBM Warranty for Machines
IBM warrants that each Machine 1) is free from defects in materials and
workmanship and 2) conforms to IBM’s Official Published Specifications
(“Specifications”). The warranty period for a Machine is a specified, fixed
period commencing on its Date of Installation. The date on your sales receipt is
the Date of Installation unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise.
If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and
IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with
one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of
purchase and your money will be refunded.
Extent of Warranty
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The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting
from misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating
environment, improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product for
which IBM is not responsible. The warranty is voided by removal or alteration
of Machine or parts identification labels.
THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND
REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. SOME
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT EVENT, SUCH
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY
PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD.
Items Not Covered by Warranty
IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a Machine.
Any technical or other support provided for a Machine under warranty, such
as assistance via telephone with “how-to” questions and those regarding
Machine set-up and installation, will be provided WITHOUT WARRANTIES
OF ANY KIND.
Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service for a Machine, contact IBM or your reseller. If you
do not register your Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof
of purchase.
During the warranty period, IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to
provide warranty service, provides without charge certain types of repair and
exchange service to keep Machines in, or restore them to, conformance with
their Specifications. IBM or your reseller will inform you of the available types
of service for a Machine based on its country of installation. At its discretion,
IBM or your reseller will 1) either repair or exchange the failing Machine and
2) provide the service either at your location or a service center. IBM or your
reseller will also manage and install selected engineering changes that apply to
the Machine.
Some parts of IBM Machines are designated as Customer Replaceable Units
(called “CRUs”), e.g., keyboards, memory, or hard disk drives. IBM ships CRUs
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to you for replacement by you. You must return all defective CRUs to IBM
within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. You are responsible for
downloading designated Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code updates
from an IBM Internet Web site or from other electronic media, and following
the instructions that IBM provides.
When warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item
IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement
becomes yours. You represent that all removed items are genuine and
unaltered. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order
and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced. The replacement
assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item. Many features,
conversions, or upgrades involve the removal of parts and their return to IBM.
A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of
the removed part.
Before IBM or your reseller exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove
all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty
service.
You also agree to
1. ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions that
prevent its exchange;
2. obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a
Machine that you do not own; and
3. where applicable, before service is provided:
a. follow the problem determination, problem analysis, and service request
procedures that IBM or your reseller provides;
b. secure all programs, data, and funds contained in a Machine;
c. provide IBM or your reseller with sufficient, free, and safe access to
your facilities to permit them to fulfill their obligations; and
d. inform IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location.
IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in
IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for
the transportation charges.
Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confidential,
proprietary or personal information contained in a Machine which you return
to IBM or your reseller for any reason. You should remove all such information
from the Machine prior to its return.
Limitation of Liability
Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on IBM’spartorother
liability, you are entitled to recover damages from IBM. In each such instance,
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regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM
(including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation, or other contract
or tort claim), except for any liability that cannot be waived or limited by
applicable laws, IBM is liable for no more than
1. damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property
and tangible personal property; and
2. the amount of any other actual direct damages, up to the charges (if
recurring, 12 months’ charges apply) for the Machine that is subject of the
claim. For purposes of this item, the term “Machine” includes Machine
Code and Licensed Internal Code.
This limit also applies to IBM’s suppliers and your reseller. It is the
maximum for which IBM, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively
responsible.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING: 1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES
(OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE); 2)
LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; OR 3) SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS,
EVEN IF IBM, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF
THEIR POSSIBILITY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
Governing Law
Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in
which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your
and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any
manner to, the subject matter of this Agreement, without regard to conflict of
law principles.
Part2-Country-unique Terms
AMERICAS
BRAZIL
Governing Law: The following is added after the first sentence:
Any litigation arising from this Agreement will be settled exclusively by the
court of Rio de Janeiro.
NORTH AMERICA
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Warranty Service: The following is added to this Section:
To obtain warranty service from IBM in Canada or the United States, call
1-800-IBM-SERV (426-7378).
CANADA
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired
the Machine” in the first sentence:
laws in the Province of Ontario.
UNITED STATES
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired
the Machine” in the first sentence:
laws of the State of New York.
ASIA PACIFIC
AUSTRALIA
The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following paragraph is added to this Section:
The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may
have under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation and are
only limited to the extent permitted by the applicable legislation.
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section:
Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade
Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the
repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods. Where
that condition or warranty relates to right to sell, quiet possession or clear title,
or the goods are of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or
household use or consumption, then none of the limitations in this paragraph
apply.
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired
the Machine” in the first sentence:
laws of the State or Territory.
CAMBODIA, LAOS, AND VIETNAM
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired
the Machine” in the first sentence:
laws of the State of New York.
The following is added to this Section:
Disputes and differences arising out of or in connection with this Agreement
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shall be finally settled by arbitration which shall be held in Singapore in
accordance with the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
The arbitrator or arbitrators designated in conformity with those rules shall
have the power to rule on their own competence and on the validity of the
Agreement to submit to arbitration. The arbitration award shall be final and
binding for the parties without appeal and the arbitral award shall be in
writing and set forth the findings of fact and the conclusions of law.
All proceedings shall be conducted, including all documents presented in such
proceedings, in the English language. The number of arbitrators shall be three,
with each side to the dispute being entitled to appoint one arbitrator.
The two arbitrators appointed by the parties shall appoint a third arbitrator
before proceeding upon the reference. The third arbitrator shall act as chairman
of the proceedings. Vacancies in the post of chairman shall be filled by the
president of the ICC. Other vacancies shall be filled by the respective
nominating party. Proceedings shall continue from the stage they were at when
the vacancy occurred.
If one of the parties refuses or otherwise fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30
days of the date the other party appoints its, the first appointed arbitrator shall
be the sole arbitrator, provided that the arbitrator was validly and properly
appointed.
The English language version of this Agreement prevails over any other
language version.
HONG KONG AND MACAU
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired
the Machine” in the first sentence:
laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
INDIA
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this Section:
1. liability for bodily injury (including death) or damage to real property and
tangible personal property will be limited to that caused by IBM’s
negligence;
2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving
nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject
of this Statement of Limited Warranty, IBM’s liability will be limited to the
charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the
claim.
JAPAN
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Governing Law: The following sentence is added to this Section:
Any doubts concerning this Agreement will be initially resolved between us in
good faith and in accordance with the principle of mutual trust.
NEW ZEALAND
The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following paragraph is added to this Section:
The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may
have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which
cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not
apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods
for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section:
Where Machines are not acquired for the purposes of a business as defined in
the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the limitations in this Section are subject to
the limitations in that Act.
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC)
Governing Law: The following replaces this Section:
Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the State of New
York (except when local law requires otherwise) to govern, interpret, and
enforce all your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or
relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Agreement, without regard
to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from or in connection with this Agreement will first be
resolved by friendly negotiations, failing which either of us has the right to
submit the dispute to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration
Commission in Beijing, the PRC, for arbitration in accordance with its
arbitration rules in force at the time. The arbitration tribunal will consist of
three arbitrators. The language to be used therein will be English and Chinese.
An arbitral award will be final and binding on all the parties, and will be
enforceable under the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of
Foreign Arbitral Awards (1958).
The arbitration fee will be borne by the losing party unless otherwise
determined by the arbitral award.
During the course of arbitration, this Agreement will continue to be performed
except for the part which the parties are disputing and which is undergoing
arbitration.
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA (EMEA)
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THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO ALL EMEA COUNTRIES:
The terms of this Statement of Limited Warranty apply to Machines purchased
from IBM or an IBM reseller.
Warranty Service:
If you purchase an IBM Machine in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or
United Kingdom, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of
those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty
service or (2) from IBM. If you purchase an IBM Personal Computer Machine
in Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova,
Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, you may
obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either
(1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM.
If you purchase an IBM Machine in a Middle Eastern or African country, you
may obtain warranty service for that Machine from the IBM entity within the
country of purchase, if that IBM entity provides warranty service in that
country, or from an IBM reseller, approved by IBM to perform warranty service
on that Machine in that country. Warranty service in Africa is available within
50 kilometers of an IBM authorized service provider. You are responsible for
transportation costs for Machines located outside 50 kilometers of an IBM
authorized service provider.
Governing Law:
The applicable laws that govern, interpret and enforce rights, duties, and
obligations of each of us arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject
matter of this Statement, without regard to conflict of laws principles, as well
as Country-unique terms and competent court for this Statement are those of
the country in which the warranty service is being provided, except that in 1)
Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan, the laws of Austria apply; 2) Estonia,
Latvia, and Lithuania, the laws of Finland apply; 3) Algeria, Benin, Burkina
Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Djibouti,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, France, Gabon, Gambia,
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco,
Niger, Senegal, Togo, and Tunisia, this Agreement will be construed and the
legal relations between the parties will be determined in accordance with the
French laws and all disputes arising out of this Agreement or related to its
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violation or execution, including summary proceedings, will be settled
exclusively by the Commercial Court of Paris; 4) Angola, Bahrain, Botswana,
Burundi, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia,
Malawi, Malta, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Rwanda, Sao
Tome, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab
Emirates, United Kingdom, West Bank/Gaza, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe,
this Agreement will be governed by English Law and disputes relating to it
will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts; and 5) in
Greece, Israel, Italy, Portugal, and Spain any legal claim arising out of this
Statement will be brought before, and finally settled by, the competent court of
Athens, Tel Aviv, Milan, Lisbon, and Madrid, respectively.
THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO THE COUNTRY SPECIFIED:
AUSTRIA AND GERMANY
The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following replaces the first sentence of the
first paragraph of this Section:
The warranty for an IBM Machine covers the functionality of the Machine for
its normal use and the Machine’s conformity to its Specifications.
The following paragraphs are added to this Section:
The minimum warranty period for Machines is six months. In case IBM or
your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for
a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired
Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine
and get your money refunded.
Extent of Warranty: The second paragraph does not apply.
Warranty Service: The following is added to this Section:
During the warranty period, transportation for delivery of the failing Machine
to IBM will be at IBM’s expense.
Limitation of Liability: The following paragraph is added to this Section:
The limitations and exclusions specified in the Statement of Limited Warranty
will not apply to damages caused by IBM with fraud or gross negligence and
for express warranty.
The following sentence is added to the end of item 2:
IBM’s liability under this item is limited to the violation of essential contractual
terms in cases of ordinary negligence.
EGYPT
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Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this Section:
as to any other actual direct damages, IBM’s liability will be limited to the total
amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim. For purposes
of this item, the term “Machine” includes Machine Code and Licensed Internal
Code.
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
FRANCE
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the second sentence of the first
paragraph of this Section:
In such instances, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim
damages from IBM, IBM is liable for no more than: (items 1 and 2 unchanged).
IRELAND
Extent of Warranty: The following is added to this Section:
Except as expressly provided in these terms and conditions, all statutory
conditions, including all warranties implied, but without prejudice to the
generality of the foregoing all warranties implied by the Sale of Goods Act
1893 or the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 are hereby
excluded.
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items one and two of the first
paragraph of this Section:
1. death or personal injury or physical damage to your real property solely
caused by IBM’s negligence; and
2. the amount of any other actual direct damages, up to 125 percent of the
charges (if recurring, the 12 months’ charges apply) for the Machine that is the
subject of the claim or which otherwise gives rise to the claim.
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
The following paragraph is added at the end of this Section:
IBM’s entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in
respect of any default shall be limited to damages.
ITALY
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the second sentence in the first
paragraph:
In each such instance unless otherwise provided by mandatory law, IBM is
liable for no more than:
1. (unchanged)
2. as to any other actual damage arising in all situations involving
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nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject
matter of this Statement of Warranty, IBM’s liability, will be limited to the total
amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim.
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
The following replaces the third paragraph of this Section:
Unless otherwise provided by mandatory law, IBM and your reseller are not
liable for any of the following: (items 1 and 2 unchanged) 3) indirect damages,
even if IBM or your reseller is informed of their possibility.
SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, LESOTHO AND SWAZILAND
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section:
IBM’s entire liability to you for actual damages arising in all situations
involving nonperformance by IBM in respect of the subject matter of this
Statement of Warranty will be limited to the charge paid by you for the
individual Machine that is the subject of your claim from IBM.
UNITED KINGDOM
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of the first paragraph
of this Section:
1. death or personal injury or physical damage to your real property solely
caused by IBM’s negligence;
2. the amount of any other actual direct damages or loss, up to 125 percent of
the charges (if recurring, the 12 months’ charges apply) for the Machine
that is the subject of the claim or which otherwise gives rise to the claim;
The following item is added to this paragraph:
3. breach of IBM’s obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act
1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982.
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
The following is added to the end of this Section:
IBM’s entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in
respect of any default shall be limited to damages. This publication was
developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.
IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this
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reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or
imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any
functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any
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IBM intellectual property right may be used instead. However, it is the user’s
responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non-IBM product,
program, or service.
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