Help Contents
 IBM CD Showcase

Welcome to CD Showcase

Selecting a Product

Setting Up CD Showcase

Browsing a Product Notebook

Ordering a Product

Unlocking a Product

Installing a Product

Viewing Online Help


  Viewing Online Help

CD Showcase provides online help for each screen, window, and dialog, as well as for the following tasks:

Selecting a Product

Setting Up CD Showcase

Browsing a Product Notebook

Ordering a Product

Unlocking a Product

Installing a Product

To view online help for each screen, window, and dialog, you can click [image].


 Setup

When you use CD Showcase to order a product for the first time, you must specify a directory on your computer system where CD Showcase can write the data that lets you access products from the CD-ROM.  The data requires approximately 100KB of disk space.

Note:  After you complete the setup procedure,  you must reboot your computer system  before you can install a product from CD Showcase.

To set up CD Showcase from the Setup dialog:

1.	In the Directory entry field, type the name of the directory where you want CD Showcase to write the data.  Or, click the Find pushbutton to choose from a list of directories.

2.	Click the OK pushbutton.  CD Showcase copies the data to the directory you specified.  A message displays asking you whether to have CD Showcase automatically update your AUTOEXEC.BAT.

If you want CD Showcase to update your AUTOEXEC.BAT, click the Yes pushbutton.

If you want to manually update your AUTOEXEC.BAT,  note the required update displayed in the message box, and click the No pushbutton.  The update displayed in the message box is a string of characters similar to the following:

x:\showcase\sdcstsr.exe x:\showcase

where:

x:\showcase corresponds to the CD Showcase drive and directory you specified.


 Setup

When you use CD Showcase to order a product for the first time, you must specify a directory on your computer system where CD Showcase can write the data that lets you access products from the CD-ROM.  The data requires approximately 100KB of disk space.

Note:  After you complete the setup procedure,  you must reboot your computer system  before you can install a product from CD Showcase.

To set up CD Showcase from the Setup dialog:

1.	In the Directory entry field, type the name of the directory where you want CD Showcase to write the data.  Or, click the Find pushbutton to choose from a list of directories.

2.	Click the OK pushbutton.  CD Showcase copies the data to the directory you specified.  A message displays asking you whether to have CD Showcase automatically update your AUTOEXEC.BAT.

If you want CD Showcase to update your AUTOEXEC.BAT, click the Yes pushbutton.

If you want to manually update your AUTOEXEC.BAT,  note the required update displayed in the message box, and click the No pushbutton.  The update displayed in the message box is a string of characters similar to the following:

x:\showcase\sdcstsr.exe x:\showcase

where:

x:\showcase corresponds to the CD Showcase drive and directory you specified.

3.	Reboot  your computer system.


  Find

Use the Find dialog to specify a directory where CD Showcase can write the data that lets you access products from the CD-ROM.  The data requires approximately 100KB of disk space.

To specify a directory, highlight a directory from the Directory drop-down box,  and click the OK pushbutton.


 Setup

When you use CD Showcase to order a product for the first time, you must specify a directory on your computer system where CD Showcase can write the data that lets you access products from the CD-ROM.  The data requires approximately 100KB of disk space.

Note:  After you complete the setup procedure,  you must reboot your computer system  before you can install a product from CD Showcase.

To set up CD Showcase from the Setup dialog:

1.	In the Directory entry field, enter the name of the directory where you want CD Showcase to write the data.  Or, click the Find pushbutton to choose from a list of directories.

2.	Click the OK pushbutton.  CD Showcase copies the data to the directory you specified.  A message displays asking you whether to have CD Showcase automatically update your AUTOEXEC.BAT.

If you want CD Showcase to update your AUTOEXEC.BAT, click the Yes pushbutton.

If you want to manually update your AUTOEXEC.BAT,  note the required update displayed in the message box, and click the No pushbutton.  The update displayed in the message box is a string of characters similar to the following line:

x:\showcase\sdcstsr.exe x:\showcase

where:

x:\showcase corresponds to the CD Showcase drive and directory you specified.

3.	Reboot your computer system.


 Product Notebook

Similar to a printed catalog or magazine, a Product Notebook contains information you need to know about a product when deciding whether to purchase it.  The information displays directly on your computer monitor, so you can shop for products without leaving your workstation.

A Product Notebook includes tabs and navigation arrows, which you use to navigate through the notebook pages.  Browsing a Product Notebook provides hints on how to navigate.

The information in a Product Notebook may include:

Colorful brochures, advertisements, and logos

Technical requirements and product license information

Support information

Product demonstrations

Try and buy information

Order and install procedures

Some of the notebook pages may have a Print pushbutton to allow you to print the information to your default printer.


Notebook Page
  Product Notebook

Similar to a printed catalog or magazine, a Product Notebook contains information you need to know about a product when deciding whether to purchase it.  The information displays directly on your computer monitor, so you can shop for products without leaving your workstation.

A Product Notebook includes tabs and navigation arrows, which you use to navigate through the notebook pages.  Browsing a Product Notebook provides hints on how to navigate.

The information in a Product Notebook may include:

Colorful brochures, advertisements, and logos

Technical requirements and product license information

Support information

Product demonstrations

Try and buy information

Order and install procedures

Some of the notebook pages may have a Print pushbutton to allow you to print the information to your default printer.


Notebook Page
  Product Notebook

Similar to a printed catalog or magazine, a Product Notebook contains information you need to know about a product when deciding whether to purchase it.  The information displays directly on your computer monitor, so you can shop for products without leaving your workstation.

A Product Notebook includes tabs and navigation arrows, which you use to navigate through the notebook pages.  Browsing a Product Notebook provides hints on how to navigate.

The information in a Product Notebook may include:

Colorful brochures, advertisements, and logos

Technical requirements and product license information

Support information

Product demonstrations

Try and buy information

Order and install procedures

Some of the notebook pages may have a Print pushbutton to allow you to print the information to your default printer.


Graphics Page
  Product Notebook

Similar to a printed catalog or magazine, a Product Notebook contains information you need to know about a product when deciding whether to purchase it.  The information displays directly on your computer monitor, so you can shop for products without leaving your workstation.

A Product Notebook includes tabs and navigation arrows, which you use to navigate through the notebook pages.  Browsing a Product Notebook provides hints on how to navigate.

The information in a Product Notebook may include:

Colorful brochures, advertisements, and logos

Technical requirements and product license information

Support information

Product demonstrations

Try and buy information

Order and install procedures

Some of the notebook pages may have a Print pushbutton to allow you to print the information to your default printer.


Link Page
 Product Notebook

Similar to a printed catalog or magazine, a Product Notebook contains information you need to know about a product when deciding whether to purchase it.  The information displays directly on your computer monitor, so you can shop for products without leaving your workstation.

A Product Notebook includes tabs and navigation arrows, which you use to navigate through the notebook pages.  Browsing a Product Notebook provides hints on how to navigate.

The information in a Product Notebook may include:

Colorful brochures, advertisements, and logos

Technical requirements and product license information

Support information

Product demonstrations

Try and buy information

Order and install procedures

Some of the notebook pages may have a Print pushbutton to allow you to print the information to your default printer.


Action Page
  Product Notebook

Similar to a printed catalog or magazine, a Product Notebook contains information you need to know about a product when deciding whether to purchase it.  The information displays directly on your computer monitor, so you can shop for products without leaving your workstation.

A Product Notebook includes tabs and navigation arrows, which you use to navigate through the notebook pages.  Browsing a Product Notebook provides hints on how to navigate.

The information in a Product Notebook may include:

Colorful brochures, advertisements, and logos

Technical requirements and product license information

Support information

Product demonstrations

Try and buy information

Order and install procedures

Some of the notebook pages may have a Print pushbutton to allow you to print the information to your default printer.


 License Page

The License Page displays the conditions of the product license agreement for the product.


  Order Page

Use the Order Page to order the product.

To order the product:

1.	In the Quantity entry field, enter the number of copies you want to order.

2.	In the Payment method drop-down box, enter the method you want to use to pay  for  the product (for example, credit card).  The drop-down box lists the accepted payment methods.

3.	In the Order by drop-down box, enter the method you want to use to place the order (for example, phone).  The drop-down box lists the accepted Order by methods.

Many European countries require a value-added tax identifier (VAT ID) number. If the country defined in your setup requires a VAT ID, a checkbox appears on this window.  Select this checkbox to display the VAT ID window.  From the VAT ID window, you can enter your VAT ID.

4.	Several products on this CD-ROM provide additional items, which must be shipped separately to you.  In the Ship method drop-down box, enter the method you want to use to have the additional items shipped to you.  The drop-down box lists the accepted shipping methods.

5.	Click the Order pushbutton.  If this is your first time ordering, the Setup dialog displays, and you must specify a directory on your computer system where CD Showcase can write the data that lets you access products from the CD-ROM.  The data requires approximately 100KB of disk space.  To learn how to set up CD Showcase, refer to Setting Up CD Showcase.   After you set up CD Showcase,  the product license agreement displays.

6.	Review the product license agreement.  You must accept the terms of the product license agreement before you can complete the order.  If you do not accept the terms of the product license agreement, click the Cancel pushbutton.  The order is canceled and you return to the Order page.  If you accept the terms of the product license agreement, click the Accept pushbutton.  The completed order page displays.

If you're ordering by phone:

1.	Note the item number, machine ID, media ID, and customer ID listed on the completed order page; you must provide them with your order.  CD Showcase automatically generates the item number, machine ID, and media ID.  You receive the customer ID the first time you place an order with an order handler.

NOTE:  The customer ID is valid only with this order handler.  You receive a customer ID from each order handler.

2.	Call the telephone number listed at the top of the completed order page to place your order.

When you call in your order, the operator provides you with additional information, including the product key,  which lets you access a locked product from the CD-ROM.  After unlocking the product you can install it on your computer system.   To learn how to unlock software from the Order Page, refer to the Unlocking a Product Via the Order Page.

If you're ordering by fax or mail,  the fax number or mailing address displays at the top of the completed order page.  Click the Print pushbutton to print the completed order page and fax or mail it in.  Confirmation of your order, as well as information you need to complete the order is faxed or mailed back to you.


  Install Page

Use the Install page to install the product you selected.  To install a product:

1.	Order the product.  To learn how to order a product, refer to Ordering a Product.

2.	Follow the install instructions listed on the Install page.  If the product is locked, you receive a product key at the time you place your order.  If you have not entered the product key, the Unlock pushbutton appears on the Install page, and you must unlock the product.  To learn how to unlock a product, refer to Unlocking a Product via the Install Page.

3.	Click the Install pushbutton.  The product's install program begins.

4.	Follow the product's install procedure as it displays on your screen.


  Accept License Agreement

Use the Accept License Agreement window to review and understand the conditions of the product license agreement for the product you are purchasing.  If you agree with the conditions of the product license, click the Accept pushbutton.  Otherwise click the Cancel pushbutton.  You must accept the conditions of the product license before you can complete the order process.


Value add tax
   Value-Added Tax

Use the VAT ID dialog to enter your value-added tax identifier (VAT ID) number.  Enter your VAT ID in the VAT ID entry field and click the OK pushbutton.


 Order by Phone

Use the Order by Phone window to review your order and to receive your final ordering instructions.  These instructions include the phone number you call and the information you need to place your order.  If the information on the Order by Phone window is correct, call the phone number shown at the top of the window.

If the information on the Order by Phone window is incorrect, click the Cancel pushbutton to return to the Order page.


Order by Mail

Use the Order by Mail window to review your order and to receive your final ordering instructions.  These instructions include the mailing address where you send your order.   If the information on the Order by Mail window is correct, click the Print pushbutton to print the information on your default printer.  Mail the printed page to the address shown at the top of the page.

If the information on the Order by Mail window is incorrect, click the Cancel pushbutton to return to the Order page.


  Order by Fax

Use the Order by Fax window to review your order and to receive your final ordering instructions.  These instructions include the fax number you call to place your order.  If the information on the Order by Fax window is correct, click the Print pushbutton to print the information on your default printer.  Fax the printed page to the fax number shown at the top of the page.

If the information on the Order by Fax window is incorrect, click the Cancel pushbutton to return to the Order page.


   Credit Card Purchase

Use the Credit Card Purchase window to specify the credit card information necessary to complete your order.

To charge your order to your credit card,  enter your credit card account number, expiration date, and name as it appears on the credit card.


 Unlock

Use the Unlock dialog to enter and save the key for the product you ordered.  The key is necessary to unlock a locked product, so that you can access it from the CD-ROM.  You receive the key when you order the product.

To unlock a product:

1.	In the Customer ID entry field, enter your customer ID.  You receive your customer ID the first time you place an order with an order handler.

2.	In the Key entry field, enter the product key.

3.	Click the Save pushbutton.  A message displays indicating the product has been successfully unlocked.  You can now access the product from the CD-ROM.


Try and Buy
 Try and Buy Page

Use the Try and Buy page to order products that you can use for a limited period of time.   With try and buy, you can use a product and become familiar with its features before you decide to purchase it.

To place a try and buy order,  follow the instructions on the Try and Buy page.  You must place your order and obtain a try and buy key before you can access the product from the CD-ROM.  You receive the try and buy key at the time you place your order.


 Install Try and Buy

Use the Install Try and Buy page to install a product on a try and buy basis.  To install a try and buy order, follow the instructions on the Install Try and Buy page.  A sequence of pop-up windows guides you through the install process.  You must place your order and obtain a try and buy key before you can access it from the CD-ROM.  You receive the product try and buy key at the time you place your order.


Verify Try and Buy Date
 Try and Buy Date

Use the Try and Buy Date window to verify the date that the try and buy time period begins.  The date that appears is the system date.  You receive the starting date with the product try and buy key.  Type the try and buy starting date, then click the Continue pushbutton.


Try and Buy Directory
 Try and Buy Install Directory

In the Install directory entry field, type the directory where you want to install the try and buy order, or click the Find pushbutton to view a list of directories.

Click the Continue pushbutton to continue with the install process.


Try and Buy Information
 Try and Buy Statistics

The Try and Buy Statistics window displays the expiration date of the try and buy order.  Click on the Continue pushbutton.  After the expiration date, you no longer have access to the product; however, you can purchase it at any time.


 Unlocking a Product

Many of the products available on this CD-ROM are locked and you must enter product keys to access them.  You receive a key for a locked product at the time you place your order.

You can unlock a product two ways:

Unlocking a Product via the Order Page

Unlocking a Product via the Install Page


 Unlocking a Product Via the Install Page

If the product you're installing is locked, the Unlock pushbutton appears on the Install Page.  You must enter the product key to unlock a product and access it from this CD-ROM.  You receive the product key when you place your order.

To unlock a product:

1.	Click the Unlock pushbutton.  The Unlock dialog displays.

2.	In the Customer ID entry field, enter your customer ID.  You receive your customer ID the first time you place an order with an order handler.

3.	In the Key entry field, enter the product key.

4.	Click the Save pushbutton.  A message displays indicating the product has been successfully unlocked, and you return to the Install Page.  You can now access the product from the CD-ROM.

5.	Return to Installing a Product.


 Unlocking a Product Via the Order Page

If the product you're ordering is locked, the Unlock pushbutton appears on the Order Page.  You must enter the product key to unlock a product and access it from this CD-ROM.  You receive the product key when you place your order.

To unlock a product:

1.	After receiving the key from the order handler, click the Unlock pushbutton. The Unlock dialog displays.

2.	In the Customer ID entry field, enter your customer ID.  You receive your customer ID the first time you place an order with an order handler.

3.	In the Key entry field, enter the product key.

4.	Click the Save pushbutton.  A message displays indicating the product has been successfully unlocked, and you return to the Order Page.  You can now access the product from the CD-ROM.  To learn how to access a product from the CD-ROM, refer to Installing a Product.


 Installing a Product

To install a product:

1.	Order the product.  To learn how to order a product, refer to Ordering a Product.

2.	Click the Install tab on the Product Notebook.  The Install page appears and lists additional information about installing the product.

3.	Follow the install instructions listed on the Install page.  If the product is locked, you receive a product key at the time you place your order.  If you have not entered the product key, the Unlock pushbutton appears on the Install page, and you must unlock the product.  To learn how to unlock a product, refer to Unlocking a Product via the Install Page.

4.	Click the Install pushbutton.  The product's install program runs.

5.	Follow the product's install procedure as it displays on your screen.


Browsing through the Product Notebook
 Browsing A Product Notebook

Similar to a printed catalog or magazine, a Product Notebook contains information you need to know about a product when deciding whether to purchase it.  The information displays directly on your computer monitor, so you can shop for products without leaving your workstation.

To browse through a Product Notebook, click the notebook tabs or the navigation arrows.  The following illustration shows an example of the notebook tabs and navigation arrows:

Located along the bottom edge of each Product Notebook, the notebook tabs categorize the contents of a Product Notebook.  You can click on a notebook tab to view the contents of a Product Notebook.

Located along the lower right-hand edge of each Product Notebook, the navigation arrows let you view each page associated with a notebook tab, as well as scroll and display additional notebook tabs.

You can click the left and right navigation arrows to view each notebook page and to display additional notebook tabs.

To scroll to additional notebook tabs, you can click the smaller double arrows located next to the left-most tab and beneath the left and right navigation arrows.


Welcome
   Welcome to CD Showcase

Welcome to CD Showcase, your electronic shopping guide to a variety of products available to you directly from this CD-ROM.

Using CD Showcase, you can shop for products in much the same way as using a catalog or magazine.  And, CD Showcase takes you two steps further:  you can also purchase and immediately install the products without leaving your workstation.

All of the screens, windows, and dialogs have pushbuttons; just click on the available pushbuttons to navigate through.  The pushbuttons you use to navigate through CD Showcase include:

IBM Software Manufacturing Company (ISMC) service is available to answer questions and to assist with problems relating to this CD-ROM.  You can contact ISMC service at 1-800-494-3046, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  (MT).


 Setting Up CD Showcase

When you use CD Showcase to order a product for the first time, you must specify a directory on your computer system where CD Showcase can write the data that lets you access products from the CD-ROM.  The data requires approximately 100KB of disk space.

Note:  After you complete the setup procedure,  you must reboot your computer system  before you can install a product from CD Showcase.

To set up CD Showcase:

1.	Click the Setup pushbutton on the Welcome window.  The Setup dialog appears.

2.	In the Directory entry field, type the name of the directory where you want CD Showcase to write the data.  Or, click the Find pushbutton to choose from a list of directories.

3.	Click the OK pushbutton.  CD Showcase copies the data to the directory you specified.  A message displays asking you whether to have CD Showcase automatically update your AUTOEXEC.BAT.

If you want CD Showcase to update your AUTOEXEC.BAT, click the Yes pushbutton.

If you want to manually update your AUTOEXEC.BAT,  note the required update displayed in the message box, and click the No pushbutton.  The update displayed in the message box is a string of characters similar to the following:

x:\showcase\sdcstsr.exe x:\showcase

where:

x:\showcase corresponds to the CD Showcase drive and directory you specified.

4.	Reboot your computer system.


  Selecting a Product

To select a product from the Welcome window:

1.	Click the Continue pushbutton.  The Product Catalog displays.  The Product Catalog lists all of the products available on this CD-ROM.

2.	Highlight a product in the Product Catalog list box.  A brief description of the product appears in the Description list box.

3.	Click the Details pushbutton to open the Product Notebook.


Ordering Products
 Ordering a Product

With CD Showcase, you can order a product and access it directly from this

CD-ROM.

NOTE:

When you use CD Showcase to order a product for the first time,  you must specify a directory on your computer system where CD Showcase can write the data that lets you access products from the CD-ROM.  The data requires approximately 100KB of disk space.  Setting Up CD Showcase explains how to specify a CD Showcase directory.

To order:

1.	From the Welcome window, click the Continue pushbutton.  The Product Catalog displays.

2.	From the Product Catalog, highlight the product you're interested in ordering and click the Continue pushbutton.  The Product Notebook displays.

3.	Browse through the Product Notebook and review the information about the product.  When you're finished browsing the Product Notebook, click the Order tab.  The Order page displays.

4.	In the Quantity entry field, enter the number of copies you want to order.

5.	In the Payment method drop-down box, enter the method you want to use to pay for the product (for example, credit card).  The drop-down box lists the accepted payment methods.

6.	In the Order by drop-down box, enter the method you want to use to place the order (for example, phone).  The drop-down box lists the accepted Order by methods.

7.	Several products on this CD-ROM provide additional items, which must be shipped separately to you.  In the Ship method drop-down box, enter the method you want to use to have the additional items shipped to you.  The drop-down box lists the accepted shipping methods.

Many European countries require a value-added tax identifier (VAT ID) number.  If the country defined in your setup requires a VAT ID, a checkbox appears on this window.  Select this checkbox to display the VAT ID window.  From the VAT ID window, you can enter your VAT ID.

8.	Click the Order pushbutton.  If this is your first time ordering, the Setup dialog displays, and you must specify a directory on your computer system where CD Showcase can write the data that lets you access products from the CD-ROM.  The data requires approximately 100KB of disk space.  To learn how to set up CD Showcase, refer to Setting Up CD Showcase.  After you set up CD Showcase,  the product license agreement displays.

9.	Review the product license agreement.  You must accept the terms of the product license agreement before you can complete the order.  If you do not accept the terms of the product license agreement, click the Cancel pushbutton.  The order is canceled and you return to the Order page.  If you accept the terms of the product license agreement, click the Accept pushbutton.  The completed order page displays.

If you're ordering by phone:

1.	Note the item number, machine ID, media ID, and customer ID listed on the completed order page; you must provide them with your order.  CD Showcase automatically generates the item number, machine ID, and media ID.  You receive the customer ID the first time you place an order with an order handler.

NOTE:  The customer ID is valid only with this order handler.  You receive a customer ID from each order handler.

2.	Call the telephone number listed at the top of the completed order page to place your order.

When you call in your order, the operator provides you with additional information, including the product key,  which lets you access a locked product from the CD-ROM.  After unlocking the product you can install it on your computer system.

To learn how to unlock a product via the Order Page, refer to the Unlocking a Product Via the Order Page.

To learn how to install a product, refer to Installing a Product.

If you're ordering by fax or mail,  the fax number or mailing address displays at the top of the completed order page.  Click the Print pushbutton to print the completed order page and fax or mail it in.  Confirmation of your order, as well as the product key, are faxed or mailed back to you.


Catalog
Product Catalog

Use the Product Catalog to explore the contents of the CD-ROM.

Highlight a product in the Product list box.  A brief description of the product appears in the Description list box.  After you highlight a product in the list, click the Details pushbutton  to open the Product Notebook.


CD Showcase is a trademark of IBM.


Key

The product key is a series of numbers that let you access a locked product. You receive the product key when you order the product.


Value-Added Tax

CD Showcase supports VAT IDs for the following countries:

Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, Denmark, Belgium, Netherlands,  Portugal, Luxembourg, France, Canada, and Greece.


Left and Right Navigation Arrows

Clicking on the left and right navigation arrows pages you back and forth through the Product Notebook one page at a time so you can see each page associated with a notebook tab.


Navigation Arrows

Clicking on the smaller navigation arrows scrolls the Product Notebook and displays additional notebook tabs.


Notebook Tabs

Clicking on the notebook tabs browses you through the contents of the Product Notebook.


Lock

A protection mechanism that prevents accessing a product from the CD-ROM without first ordering it.  You must enter a product key to unlock a product.


Product Notebook

Similar to a printed catalog or magazine, the Product Notebook contains information you need to know about a product when deciding whether to purchase it.  The information displays directly on your computer monitor, so you can shop for products without leaving your workstation.

The product notebook includes tabs and navigation arrows, which you use to navigate through the notebook pages.  Browsing the Product Notebook, provides hints on how to navigate.

The information in a product notebook may include:

Colorful brochures, advertisements, and logos

Technical requirements and product license information

Support information

Product demonstrations

Try and buy information

Order and install procedures

Some of the notebook pages may have a Print pushbutton to allow you to print the information to your default printer.


Try and Buy

A product you can use for a limited period of time and decide whether to buy it at a later date.

After the limited period of time passes, you can no longer use the product.  You may purchase the product at any time.


Help Pushbutton

The Help pushbutton provides you with help for each CD Showcase window and dialog, as well as general CD Showcase procedures.


Exit Pushbutton

The Exit pushbutton lets you close CD Showcase and return to the Windows environment.


Continue Pushbutton

The Continue pushbutton lets you move forward to the next CD Showcase window or dialog.


Previous Pushbutton

The Previous pushbutton lets you move backward to the previous CD Showcase window or dialog.


Catalog Pushbutton

The Catalog pushbutton lets you return to the Product Catalog, where you can select additional products.