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NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide   1

NEC PowerMate eco

Getting Started Guide

Contents

System Setup ....................................................................................................................... 3
System Features ................................................................................................................... 4
Release Notes....................................................................................................................... 7

Playing DVD Movies in Windows 2000 ........................................................................ 7
Installing the USB Driver in Windows XP ..................................................................... 7

Support Services .................................................................................................................. 8
Memory Upgrade................................................................................................................. 8

Installing a Memory Module.......................................................................................... 8
Removing a Memory Module ...................................................................................... 12

How to Set Up a Healthy Work Environment ..................................................................... 13

Making Your Computer Work for You ........................................................................ 13
Arrange Your Equipment ............................................................................................ 14
Adjust Your Chair ....................................................................................................... 14
Adjust Your Input Devices .......................................................................................... 15
Adjust Your Monitor ................................................................................................... 17
Vary Your Workday.................................................................................................... 18
Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors ........................................................ 19
Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up?................................................... 19

Checking Your Chair ............................................................................................. 19
Checking Your Keyboard....................................................................................... 19
Checking Your Mouse ........................................................................................... 19
Checking Your Monitor ......................................................................................... 19
Checking You........................................................................................................ 19

NEC PowerMate Desktop Computer 3-Year Limited Warranty........................................... 21
End User Software License Agreement............................................................................... 23
Regulatory Statements........................................................................................................ 25

Summary of Contents for PM-ECO-900 - PowerMate Eco - 256 MB RAM

Page 1: ... Up a Healthy Work Environment 13 Making Your Computer Work for You 13 Arrange Your Equipment 14 Adjust Your Chair 14 Adjust Your Input Devices 15 Adjust Your Monitor 17 Vary Your Workday 18 Pre existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors 19 Checking Your Comfort How Do You Measure Up 19 Checking Your Chair 19 Checking Your Keyboard 19 Checking Your Mouse 19 Checking Your Monitor 19 Checking You ...

Page 2: ...ific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NECSAM To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice Reproduction of this document or portions thereof without prior written approval of NECSAM is prohibited As an ENERGY STAR partner NECSAM has determined that...

Page 3: ...all outlet Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter Keeping the adapter clear of objects lets the adapter cool properly during use Only use the AC adapter that comes with your NEC PowerMate eco system Although other adapters look similar using them can damage your system 4 Power on and start Press the power button on the front of the PowerMate eco system Adjust the LCD brightness controls 5...

Page 4: ...Set Up a Healthy Work Environment in this document System Features See the following figures to identify PowerMate eco system features PowerMate eco system front features A LCD Panel D Optical Drive B Left Speaker E Right Speaker C LCD Display Audio Controls F Control Panel System controls and LEDs A Optical Hard Drive LED D Decrease LCD Brightness Button B Power Button E Increase LCD Brightness B...

Page 5: ...mergency Eject Hole B Disc Eject Button PowerMate eco system back features A Optical Drive Release Button F DC Power Port B Kensington Lock Slot G Rear Cover Lock C LAN Port H I O Connector Cover D USB Ports I Vents E USB Cable Lock Do not block vents while the NEC PowerMate eco system is in use ...

Page 6: ...6 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide I O connectors A Serial Port C PS 2 Mouse Port B PS 2 Keyboard Port D Printer Port Right side features A Line Out Jack C Microphone Jack B Line In Jack ...

Page 7: ... 3 Click Advanced 4 Select the Miscellaneous tab 5 In the Dynamic Range Compression section select Noisy Environment to increase the volume The default setting is Normal Environment Installing the USB Driver in Windows XP The system comes with a USB driver already installed If you load your own operating system software or need to reload the USB driver install it from the NEC PowerMate eco Applica...

Page 8: ...he rear of the LCD unit See the following procedures to install and if necessary remove a memory module Installing a Memory Module Follow these steps to upgrade the system memory 1 Save your work and exit Windows Power off the system disconnect the AC power adapter and disconnect any peripheral devices To prevent electric shock turn off system power and unplug the system AC power adapter before re...

Page 9: ...oard shield and memory slot cover During system operation the system board shield and memory slot cover become hot To prevent injury by electric shock make sure the AC power adapter is unplugged from its power source Power is removed only when the AC power adapter is unplugged from its power source 4 Remove the screw securing the memory slot cover and remove the cover Locating the memory slot cove...

Page 10: ...unpainted metal surface Locate the alignment notch on the memory module see the following figure Align the notch with the key in the slot connector Holding the memory module at a 45 degree angle insert the module connector into the socket Firmly push the module into the socket Press down on the edge of the memory module until the locking tabs on the sides of the socket snap into place securing the...

Page 11: ... Screw 7 Replace the rear cover as follows Press the cover lock in for the cover replacement Insert the top cover tabs into the top cover slots on the LCD unit see the following figure Press the side and bottom cover tabs into the side and bottom slots on the LCD unit Locating the cover slots and cover lock A Top Cover Slots D Cover Lock B Right Side Cover Slots E Left Side Cover Slots C Bottom Co...

Page 12: ...dapter Removing a Memory Module If you are replacing a memory module remove the installed memory module as follows Before handling any internal components discharge static electricity from yourself by touching a nearby unpainted metal surface 1 Press the locking tabs away from the sides of the module until the module pops up at an angle 2 Pull the memory module out of the slot along the angle and ...

Page 13: ...uloskeletal disorders that may be associated with certain forms of repetitive activities include carpal tunnel syndrome tendinitis tenosynovitis de Quervain s tenosynovitis and trigger finger as well as other nerve tendon and muscle disorders Although some studies have shown an association between increasing hours of keyboard use and the development of some musculoskeletal disorders it is still un...

Page 14: ...our workstation setup to the proper height as described in this by lowering the table or stand that holds your computer equipment or raising the seat height of your chair To create more desk space you can put your computer base on the floor Adjust Your Chair Your chair should be adjustable and stable Vary your posture throughout the day Adjust your chair Adjust your keyboard and mouse Adjust your ...

Page 15: ...If adjustable the armrests or forearm supports should initially be lowered while all the other adjustments discussed in this document are made Once all these adjustments are completed raise the armrests or adjust the forearm supports until they touch the forearms and allow the shoulder muscles to relax Adjust Your Input Devices Follow these points in positioning your keyboard and mouse Position yo...

Page 16: ...your wrists between typing Avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges Type with your wrists straight Instead of twisting your wrists sideways to press hard to reach keys move your whole arm Keep from bending your wrists hands or fingers sideways Press the keys gently do not bang them Keep your shoulders arms hands and fingers relaxed ...

Page 17: ... at least 20 feet away Blink often Position the monitor at a 90 angle to windows and other light sources to minimize glare and reflections Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen use an anti glare filter Clean your monitor regularly Use a lint free non abrasive cloth and a non alcohol neutral non abras...

Page 18: ...e position for an extended period of time Relax muscles and joints that were active Use a timer or reminder software to remind you to take breaks To enhance blood circulation alter your sitting posture periodically and keep your hands and wrists warm Note For more information on workstation setup see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstatio...

Page 19: ...cklist to see if you are setting up your work environment to fit your physical needs Checking Your Chair Do you sit in an upright position with the backrest supporting your lower back When sitting are your feet flat on the floor Do you periodically adjust your chair and your posture Checking Your Keyboard Is your keyboard angled so your wrists are straight when you type Is your keyboard directly i...

Page 20: ...tation setup see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations ANSI HFS Standard No 100 1988 The Human Factors Society Inc P O Box 1369 Santa Monica California 90406 This information was prepared in consultation with Dr David Rempel of the University of California San Francisco Ergonomics Program and Mr M F Schneider of HUMANTECH Inc Ann Arbor...

Page 21: ...t in accordance with the NECSAM hardware product instructions b Repair or attempted repair by someone other than NECSAM or an NECSAM authorized service provider 4 Carrying cases pens external cabinets magnetic media or any accessories used in connection with the hardware product Note A separate limited warranty for accessories options are provided with the accessories options 5 Use of parts and co...

Page 22: ...ON TO THE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD NECSAM S SOLE LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE HARDWARE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT AT OUR SOLE OPTION UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NECSAM BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY TO THE END USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE HARDWA...

Page 23: ...cable national laws All rights are reserved Therefore you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted material e g a book or musical recording except that if the SOFTWARE is not copy protected you may either a make one copy of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archival purposes or b transfer the SOFTWARE to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purp...

Page 24: ...TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW NECSAM AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY ON THE SOFTWARE ARE LIMITED TO THIRTY 30 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAV...

Page 25: ...e separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations pursuant...

Page 26: ...ecycling and disposal of the batteries LCD Panel Disposal The LCD lamp in your computer s LCD panel contains mercury Do not place a used LCD panel in your regular trash The panel must be collected recycled or disposed of in an environmentally approved manner Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection recycling and disposal of ...

Page 27: ...ness Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 declare that the product NEC PowerMate eco is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ...

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