IBM Real Estate Solution Setup and Tips Guide
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Real Estate Solution
Setup and Tips Guide
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International Business Machines Corporation, 1998.
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Printed January 21, 1998
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during an elect ric al storm.
To avoid shock hazard:
•The power cord must be connected to a properly wired and earthed receptacle.
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Introduction
Welcome to the IBM Real Estate Solution.
The IBM Real Estate Solution is an integrated product that helps you create and advertise your real estate
listings quickly and easily. You will find in this package all the necessary hardware and software to get you up
and running — whether you are photographing and printing a real estate listing or advertising on the World
Wide Web.
This document is intended to guide you through the setup and installation processes. Use this document
along with individual product documentation to install the Real Estate Solution. Throughout this document you
will find tips and notes to highlight information that can facilitate the installation process.
Read this document before setting up your Real Estate Solution kit.
Contacting Service and Support
Note: If you are trying to configure your system with hardware and software that is not provided as part of
your Real Estate Solution, you will not be eligible for IBM service and support on those items.
If, after carefully reading and following these instructions, you still have problems, IBM provides a toll-free
number to assist you during the first 60 days of use. Call IBM at 1-800-426-7763 and use the IBM Real Estate
Solution priority routing code located on the Authorization Certificate to get enhanced service quickly. A
trained specialist will help you diagnose problems you may have while setting up your Real Estate Solution.
The service is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
Make sure that you register your computer using the Online IBM Automatic Registration form, which appears
when you start your system. To save time when you call, please have the following information available:
• Real Estate Solution Installation and Setup CD part number (located on front of CD) _______________
• Solution date of purchase _______________
• PC machine _______________, model _______________, and serial number _______________
(located in the lower right corner of the Aptiva or the bottom of the ThinkPad)
• Credit Card Number (for your reference only)
Make sure that you keep your receipts. At times, you may be required to reference your sales receipts.
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In some cases, you may be referred to a product’s manufacturer for warrantee, service, and technical
support. To contact other companies who may have hardware and software products offered as part of the
Real Estate Solution, see the following list:
Hewlett-Packard Company
Hewlett Packard Assistance in warranty: 1-208-344-4131 or 1-800-999-1148.
http://www.hp.com/peripherals/printers
Olympus America Inc.
1-888-55-DIGITAL (1-888-553-4448)
http://www.olympusamerica.com
Epson America, Inc.
1-800-922-8911
http://www.epson.com/northamerica.html
Connected Corporation
1-800-647-3078 or 1-508-270-3078
http://www.connected.com
NDS Software, Inc. - HomeSeekers
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1-800-421-3069 or 1-702-782-2977
http://www.HomeSeekers.com
e-mail: customerservice@homeseekers.com
IGN (IBM Global Network)
1-800-821-4612
http://www.ibm.net
Additional Information
For helpful tips and information, see the IBM Real Estate Solution technical Web site at:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/solutions/realestate/tips
Giving Us Your Feedback
We welcome your comments and suggestions about your IBM Real Estate Solution.
IBM Corporation
Real Estate Solution
3039 Cornwallis Road
XJQA/306
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
You can also e-mail us at realtor@us.ibm.com.
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Verifying System Contents
The IBM Real Estate Solution is available in two versions: a desktop solution, which contains an Aptiva
computer, and a laptop solution, which contains a ThinkPad computer. Before you begin the setup process,
make sure that you have the entire Real Estate Solution. Each solution should contain the following items:
Desktop Solution:
Aptiva Personal Computer
Aptiva monitor
Color Ink Jet Printer
Digital Camera
IBM Real Estate Solution Kit, which contains:
_ Welcome Letter
_ Solutions Setup and Tips Guide (this book)
_ Installation and Setup CD
_ Authorization Certificate
_ Printer Cable
Laptop Solution:
ThinkPad Computer
PC Card Modem Kit
Memory Upgrade (optional)
Color Ink Jet Printer
Digital Camera
Laptop carrying case
IBM Real Estate Solution Kit, which contains:
_ Welcome Letter
_ Solutions Setup and Tips Guide (this book)
_ Installation and Setup CD
_ Authorization Certificate
_ Printer Cable
Locate each item; then, unpack and familiarize yourself with the contents. It is important to keep each item
and its accessories together so you can find parts easily when setting up the system.
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Steps to Set Up Your Real Estate Solution
Setting up your system consists of several steps. To ensure a fully working solution, complete the steps
in the following order:
1. Setting Up Your System
Setting Up Your Aptiva System ...............................................................................................................7
Setting Up Your ThinkPad System .......................................................................................................... 9
2. Setting Up the Printer ........................................................................................................................... 11
3. Connecting the Digital Camera ............................................................................................................ 12
4. Customizing Your Real Estate Solution ................................................................................................. 13
Connecting to and Working on the Internet .......................................................................................... 13
Using the Backup and Restore Service ............................................................................................... 15
Setting Up Fax Options ........................................................................................................................ 16
Using the HomeSeekers Web Site ....................................................................................................... 18
Using Electronic Mail............................................................................................................................ 18
If you have an Aptiva desktop solution, go to “Setting Up Your Aptiva System” on page 7.
If you have a ThinkPad laptop solution, go to “Setting Up Your ThinkPad System”
on page 9.
Steps to Set up Your Real Estate Solution
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