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Aptiva - Installing the Ring Central Update CD
Applicable to: World-Wide
RingCentral Update CD Readme:
What follows is the complete readme.txt that is displayed to the customer when installing the CD. In addtion to English this file has been translated into the following languages French, Italtian, German, and Spanish.
RINGCENTRAL UPDATE CD
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Before performing the installation of this software update it is strongly recommended that you read the notes below fully. Please pay particular attention to the Technical Limitations section at the end of this document since there are features on your current version of RingCentral that may no longer function after the upgrade has been performed.
IBM Aptiva is pleased to provide this RingCentral Update CD designed to upgrade RingCentral version 3.xx to version 4.10.82. RingCentral 3.xx shipped with the Aptiva 2159 S-Series, 2161 C-Series, and 2162 S-Series systems.
Version 4.10.82 of the software provides the following basic functions that were found on version 3.xx: Phone, Answering Machine, Fax Machine, Phone/Address Book. In addition version 4.10.82 of RingCentral is now a 32-bit application, with a simplified user interface.
INSTALLATION NOTES
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WARNING: As with any software update or upgrade, IBM STRONGLY recommends that you take the time to backup any critical data you may have.
To Install RingCentral version 4.10.82:
1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
If the AutoPlay feature in Windows 95 is enabled, the RingCentral Update CD install program starts automatically. If the program starts automatically, skip to step 3.
2. If AutoPlay is not enabled, click on the Windows 95 "Start" menu click "Run" from the start menu. Type X:\Install, where X is the drive letter of your CD-ROM and click "Ok".
3. To install this software update click "Next".
4. Choose your country from the list and click "Install", this will launch the RingCentral version 4.1 Installation Wizard.
5. When the RingCentral Installation Wizard starts, follow the on-screen instructions. We recommend that you install the software to the default C:\RC500 directory.
When you finish installing the CD, keep it with your other computer CDs. If you ever need to reinstall the software that came with your computer, you will also need to reinstall the updates on this CD.
If you have questions about using this CD, you can get HelpWare support by calling your IBM PC HelpCenter. Please consult the literature that came with your IBM Aptiva for the telephone number of the HelpCenter in your country. Note, HelpWare support for this CD is available at no charge for 30 days after this CD was shipped.
Re-detecting your modem:
In some cases you may receive an error message stating "Your modem has not been detected by RingCentral". If you receive this message do the following:
1. Click the Menu button in the upper left hand portion of the RingCentral window.
2. Click "Options".
3. Click the "Modem" tab.
4. Click "Select" to choose your Aptiva modem from the list.
5. Click "Ok", click "Ok" again to close the Options menu.
6. Close RingCentral by clicking on the "X" in the upper right hand corner of the RingCentral window. Open RingCentral again to properly detect your modem and for it to function normally.
HOW DO I USE RINGCENTRAL 4.10.82?
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To Use RingCentral version 4.10.82:
Once installed, look in the online user's manual for instructions on how to use this new version of RingCentral. To access the online manual:
1. Click the "Menu" button in the upper left hand portion of the RingCentral window.
2. Click "RingCentral Help".
Note: Portions of the online manual may refer to features or functions not applicable in your country or geographic location.
IMPROVEMENTS
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RingCentral version 4.10.82 has many new features and enhancements, only some of which are listed below. The following customer reported issues are addressed with RingCentral version 4.10.82 and are listed below.
Please note, that some fixes may address features that are not applicable to your current version of RingCentral.
1. Registration via a US 1-800 toll free number has been changed to e-mail registration.
2. The RingCentral version 4.10.82 address book recognizes and dials international phone numbers.
3. RingCentral version 4.10.82 detects when the handset of an attached telephone is picked during a call that has been placed on
Hold using RingCentral.
4. The instructions concerning importing data into the phone book have been clarified. See the online Help for details.
5. 8.5x14 inch legal Fax is now available.
TECHNICAL LIMITATIONS
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Extensive testing has been done to ensure the compatibility and functionality of this update with your Aptiva. However, due to the number of different platforms on which this software operates on, there are some technical limitations. The technical limitations known at the time of shipment are outlined below.
Please note that some limitations may affect features not applicable to your country or your existing version of RingCentral.
1. RingCentral version 4.10.82 will not allow users to record phone conversations.
2. RingCentral version 4.10.82 will not transfer or forward an incoming call to another phone number.
3. The Video Phone receive features that were integrated on some Aptiva models will not function. The Video Phone application will launch, but no picture will be received.
4. True Speech Remote Voice feature will not function.
5. The default German language version of the Classic Style Fax cover page is mistranslated; it reads Fran instead of Von.
6. Users of the Spanish language version of RingCentral version 4.10.82 have reported default out going messages translated in
Portuguese, instead of Spanish.
7. Users of RingCentral version 4.10.82 have reported Fax transmission problems with Xerox Fax machine model 3006.
8. Aptiva owners of 2159-S80 and 2159-S90 system have reported a "Divide by Zero" error message when launching RingCentral after installing the audio portion of Microsoft's Direct X 5.
9. Some users have reported that the volume on out going message prompts is too low.
10. Users in Australia have reported problems with the speaker phone feature. Persons on the receivers end report the volume is too low to hear.
11. The Caller ID feature is not supported outside of Canada and the United States.
LICENSING AGREEMENT
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International Business
Machines Corporation
Armonk, New York 10504
IBM Program License Agreement
This Program License Agreement ("Agreement") governs your use of The programs IBM provides for your Aptiva computer ("Programs"). Any programs IBM may include with your Aptiva computer which come with their own license agreements are subject to the terms of their own license agreements and, unless otherwise expressly provided by IBM, IBM provides these programs to you "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
PLEASE READ ALL LICENSE AGREEMENTS CAREFULLY, BEFORE USING THESE PROGRAMS. BY USING THESE PROGRAMS, YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THESE AGREEMENTS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, PROMPTLY RETURN THE CD.
Programs licensed under this agreement are owned by International Business Machines Corporation or its subsidiaries (IBM), or IBM's suppliers and are copyrighted and licensed, not sold.
The term "Programs" means the original Programs and all whole or partial copies of it, including portions merged into other programs.
IBM grants you a non-exclusive license for the Programs. This license applies to Programs, including any replacement Programs, regardless of the manner in which they are distributed.
Under this license, you may:
1. use each Program on only one Machine at any one time;
2. copy each Program for backup purposes; and
3. merge it into another program.
Any time you make a copy, or partial copy, of any Program, you must reproduce and include the copyright notice(s) and legends on such copy.
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You may not:
1. use, copy, merge, or transfer the Program except as provided in Agreement;
2. reverse assemble or reverse compile BIOS or any program; or
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