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Problem Checklist

First check the items in the following list. If these items don't help, see the table that follows
the list.

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Power to the notebook is on.

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The AC power outlet to which your AC adaptor is connected is working. Test the outlet by
plugging in a lamp or other electrical device.

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All cables are tightly connected.

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The display setting is configured correctly.

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The display brightness control is adjusted properly.

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If using battery power, check that the battery pack is properly inserted and fully charged.

Problem

Resolution

The notebook does not power
on

If you are operating the notebook with battery power, check
that the battery pack is correctly inserted. Attach the AC

adaptor to recharge the battery.

If you have the AC adaptor attached, check that you are using
a working AC power outlet.

LCD screen is dark and blank Power-saving mode has shut off the backlight. Press a

keyboard key.
The built-in LCD may not be selected. Press

specific

function

key once or twice to select the LCD video mode.

Screen brightness needs adjustment. Use the

specific

functions keys.

The notebook entered Standby mode due to low battery
power. Plug in the AC adaptor before resuming operation.

Battery power does not last
long

Use power-saving modes. Refer to the

“Managing System

Power”

chapter relevant to your operating system.

Fully charge and discharge the battery several times to
recondition it. Refer to the

“Using the Battery”

chapter for

more information.
Replace the battery.

Information on the LCD is
difficult to see

Use the

specific

functions keys to adjust the brightness

control.

Tilt the LCD screen slightly forward or backward.

An optional component does

not work

Make sure the component is securely installed or connected.

Refer to the optional component documentation.

The Standby/Resume function
does not work.

If the notebook does not enter Standby mode, a disk drive
might be busy. Wait until the disk drive stops and try again.

If notebook does not resume, it may have auto suspended on

a low battery. Attach the AC adaptor and try again.

Summary of Contents for VERSA E6500 Series

Page 1: ...06 2008 NEC VERSA E6500 E6510 Series Electronic User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...r software WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or even loss of life Electronic User s Guide To help you familiarise yourself with your new system we have preinstalled an Electronic User s Guide for you inside the system for specific models only and only applicable to the Windows operating system This guide will contain more information on your syst...

Page 3: ...act such as being bumped or dropped Check the notebook for condensation If condensation is present allow it to evaporate before switching on the notebook Keep the notebook away from dust sand and dirt Note For information on the specifications of your notebook please refer to the System Configuration Label on the packaging box that comes with your system Caution Before you connect or disconnect th...

Page 4: ...om its AC power outlet if it is not going to be used for a long time This will avoid damage from transient over voltage Do not attempt to disassemble the notebook Do not push any foreign objects into the notebook bays connectors or slots Keep the notebook away from magnetised areas some airline tray tables are magnetic do not set your notebook on top of them Doing so may damage the data on your ha...

Page 5: ...for more information Keep the storage area free from vibration and magnetic fields Keep the notebook and its components away from organic solvents or corrosive gases Avoid leaving the notebook and its components under direct sunlight or near heat sources Routine Cleaning Caution Never use harsh solutions household cleaners or spray cleaners that contain caustic materials on the notebook These clea...

Page 6: ...on Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment for guidelines that help you use your notebook productively and safely Information includes setting up and using your notebook while reducing your risk of developing nerve muscle or tendon disorders Read through this Electronic User s Guide to familiarise yourself with the notebook NEC VERSA The notebook offers you a portable system filled with exciting res...

Page 7: ...nG Touchpad TnG Touchpad for specific models only Works like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingertip over the touchpad to control the position of the cursor D LED Panel A panel of several LEDs which indicate various system conditions Refer to the LED Behaviour section E Power Button with LED Indicator Press the button to switch on off the notebook Also has an LED to indicate its statu...

Page 8: ...r Skype Also has an LED to indicate its status refer to the section on LED Behaviour Note This button will only function if the NEC VERSA that you purchase has the feature of instant messaging capabilities for specific models only J Built in Microphone For specific models only Allows you to record mono sound with your computer K Speakers Provides sound for your multimedia presentations or listenin...

Page 9: ... Notebook Item Description A VGA Port Use this 15 pin port to attach an external VGA or analogue monitor to your notebook B HDMI Port For specific models only The HDMI port is designed for transmitting digital television audiovisual signals from DVD players set top boxes and other audiovisual sources to television sets projectors and other video displays HDMI can carry high quality multi channel a...

Page 10: ...F USB Ports Each USB port allows you to connect USB equipped peripheral devices such as printers monitors and scanners to your notebook G Wireless LAN on off slide switch Slide the switch towards ON to activate the wireless LAN and vice versa H Memory Card Reader This port allows you to read data from six different types of memory cards MS MS Pro MMC SD xD and SDIO I ExpressCard Slot Allows you to...

Page 11: ...s slot houses an optical drive The optical drive that comes with your notebook depends on the configurations of the purchased notebook Typically your optical drive should be able to access most common optical discs such as CDs and DVDs C AC Power Port Lets you attach the notebook to the AC Power source using the AC adaptor that comes with your notebook Keep the notebook connected to AC Power whene...

Page 12: ...y Lock Refer to the sections on Installing the battery and Removing the battery for details B Battery Bay Equipped with a rechargeable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery C Battery Release Latch Refer to the sections on Installing the battery and Removing the battery for details ...

Page 13: ...ert to their normal functions as typewriter keys Control keys C Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold down the control key while pressing another key For example Press Ctrl c means to hold down the Ctrl key and press the c key Key combinations are specific to the application you are running Windows keys D...

Page 14: ...nge Indicates that notebook is in Standby Mode Off Indicates that battery is not charging Orange Indicates that battery is charging Blue Indicates that battery is discharging Flashing Orange Indicates a low battery capacity or an abnormal battery condition Battery Charge LED Indicator CAUTION Before you connect or disconnect the power cable at the AC port of your notebook please ensure that the po...

Page 15: ...indows Internet Explorer LED Indicator Off Indicates that Windows Internet Explorer is closed Blue Indicates that ECO function is in Max Performance mode Both Green Blue Indicates that ECO function is in VERSA mode Note This is the default mode ECO LED Indicator Green Indicates that ECO function is in Power Saver mode Blue Indicates a connection to other Skype accounts Orange Indicates that Skype ...

Page 16: ...oth wireless technology for specific models only Power Button The Power button is a smart switch meaning that it recognises when the notebook is on Standby mode If in Standby mode you cannot power off until you press the Power button to resume operation Use the Power button in the following ways Press the Power button to power on Press the Power button to move from Standby mode and to proceed with...

Page 17: ...uble click of the primary mouse button Click the left button and hold then drag your finger across the touchpad equivalent to a click and drag of the primary mouse button Item Description A Touchpad This device replaces the mouse and is for positioning the cursor on a notebook display screen B Left Button This is the primary button Clicking it usually selects the item your cursor is pointing at C ...

Page 18: ...on Tap the icon to stop the media player Rewind Button Tap the icon to rewind the playback of the media player Forward Button Tap the icon to forward the playback of the media player Icon Name Function Volume Up Down Increase or decrease the volume to your desired level by using your finger tips to roll move up or down on this icon Note Using this volume function will not switch off your TnG Touch...

Page 19: ...details the optional Auto adaptor Refer to the section on Optional Accessories for details Read the following sections for specific information about using the power sources AC Adaptor Use the AC adaptor and power cable that come with your notebook to run your notebook on alternating current AC power or to recharge the battery pack Use the AC adaptor whenever an AC power outlet is nearby Keep the ...

Page 20: ...lar using them can damage your notebook Powering The Notebook On and Off To power on locate the power button or switch and press or switch it on Caution This equipment uses an ungrounded power cable Replace the cord if it becomes damaged The cord must be rated for at least 250VAC at 10 amps and must indicate international safety agency approval The plug must be a type appropriate for the country w...

Page 21: ...otebook is not in use or when you know that your notebook will be unattended for long hours Do not disassemble the battery Charging the Battery Charge time depends on whether or not you are using the notebook For maximum battery performance fully discharge the battery before recharging it To do so unplug the AC adaptor turn off power management features through BIOS Setup and Windows power managem...

Page 22: ...ttery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions To avoid personal injury and property damage read these battery precautions on handling charging and disposing batteries Keep the battery away from heat sources including direct sunlight open fires microwave ovens and high v...

Page 23: ... the Warning Leaflet inserted between your keyboard and LCD screen Removing the Battery in your Notebook Caution Be sure to save your data before replacing the battery pack or connecting the AC adaptor Failure to do so can result in data loss 1 2 Caution Be extra careful to avoid damage at your notebook 3 4 5 Note Place your notebook in this position and follow the steps stated to remove the batte...

Page 24: ...e your notebook in this position and follow the steps stated to install the battery Turn the computer over Make sure you unlock the battery security lock Align the battery with the battery bay slot and connector Place the battery into the battery bay Carefully press and secure the battery into the battery bay Make sure you lock the battery security lock ...

Page 25: ...k power after use Clean the battery connectors with a dry cloth if they get dirty When not in use store the battery in a cool dry area The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end Discard batteries that display these symptoms shorter work times discolouration warping hot to the touch strange odour Disposing of the Battery Before disposing of the battery put adhesive tape on ...

Page 26: ...T it prompts you with a double beep and the message Press F1 to resume If you press F2 the system enters BIOS Setup automatically If you want to fix the error carefully read the error message that appears above the prompt taking notes if you want and press F2 You will see this message if your system s CMOS battery which provides power to maintain system configuration settings has become fully disc...

Page 27: ... the current CMOS RAM settings If the system detects an error during POST it prompts you with a double beep and a message Press F1 to resume If you press F2 the system enters BIOS Setup automatically If you want to fix the error carefully read the error message that appears above the prompt taking notes if you want and press F2 You will see this message if your CMOS battery has become fully discha...

Page 28: ... notebook s Flash ROM As indicated in this chapter you use the BIOS Setup utility to configure your notebook s software and hardware features Only update your notebook s BIOS using the update files specific to your notebook s model Caution You only need to update the BIOS if significant improvements or fixes have been made to the current system BIOS Your authorised dealer or Support Services repre...

Page 29: ...systems featuring LAN capabilities Some of these screens may otherwise not appear 1 Initial Windows setup screen Choose your appropriate Country or Region Time and Currency and Keyboard Layout Then click the Next button at the lower right corner 2 The End User License Agreement screen Carefully read the license agreement and click in the relevant check box to accept its terms Click the Next button...

Page 30: ...y be done once You will see the message Microsoft Corporation displayed on your screen Please wait for a moment while the initial Windows setup screen loads Please refer to section Windows Vista Operating System Setup for the rest of the instructions IMPORTANT Windows Language Selection This option is applicable to Hong Kong dual boot models only Caution Once you have selected the language you pre...

Page 31: ... cursor to hover over the icon and display its function Right click on the icon to display its menu options or double click on the icon to launch it Right click an empty area of the taskbar and select Properties to recognise the taskbar refer to the Tip section for more information The quick launch A i e the left hand side of the taskbar can be hidden or active The notification area B i e the righ...

Page 32: ...mbers for your country are also quickly available in Windows Vista 1 Select Start button right click on Computer and select Properties Managing System Power Windows Vista Operating System In the Windows Vista operating system environment your notebook manages its power resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI while the notebook is powered on using AC or battery DC power ...

Page 33: ...Turn off monitor running on batteries 3 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 3 4 5 hours Never Selects the time delay before your LCD panel turns off Turn off hard disks plugged in 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 3 4 5 hours Never Selects the time delay before your hard disk s power down Turn off hard disks running on batteries 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 3 4 5 hours Never Selects the time delay before your ...

Page 34: ...ou to define whether the alarm is visual or auditive Alarm Action Sleep Hibernate Shut down Allows you to define which action is taken by the notebook when the alarm goes off Default settings are shown in red Advanced The Advanced tab allows you to select the power saving settings you want to use Parameter Options Description Always show icon on taskbar Checked Unchecked Determines whether or not ...

Page 35: ...r drive to continually improve our products software incompatible issues might occur on brand new operating system We are working with our partners to address these issues and deliver solutions to you as soon as possible Please visit our Questions and Answers website frequently to obtain the latest information and updates regarding your notebook http www nec computers ap com faq vista asp Lastly w...

Page 36: ... keyboard sending output to the display screen keeping track of files and directories on the disk and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers Your notebook comes pre installed with Windows operating systems Windows XP Operating Systems The Windows XP operating systems provide a means of running applications navigating through your file structure and using your notebook Each...

Page 37: ...ea Network LAN go directly to step 6 5 Do you use a username and password to connect to the Internet screen Answer the question by checking the relevant option and click the Next button If you selected Yes I use a username and password to connect the Let s set up your Internet account screen is displayed Enter your username password and ISP s service name Click the Next button and go directly to s...

Page 38: ... Please wait for a moment while the initial Windows setup screen loads Please refer to section Windows XP Operating System Setup for the rest of the instructions IMPORTANT Windows Language Selection This option is applicable to Hong Kong dual boot models only When you have made the decision you will be required to reconfirm the operating system language please refer to the picture below Chinese la...

Page 39: ...ed that lets you view zoom in and out rotate print save as and delete images This is supported by the Windows Bitmap JPEG GIF TIF and PNG formats Professional versus Home Edition Your notebook may feature either the Windows XP Professional operating system or the Windows XP Home operating system edition Note that all the features available in the Home edition are also included in the Professional ...

Page 40: ...a allowing you to easily customise and control their settings or status The following icons normally appear in the notification area Time Clock Allows you to adjust the time and date select your time zone and offers the option to automatically synchronise the time with an internet time server For more information about the Desktop and taskbar icons refer to the Windows XP operating system online h...

Page 41: ...g system most ACPI power management settings are controlled through Windows Power Options Properties not through the BIOS Setup utility unless otherwise noted To access Windows Power Options Properties go to Start Control Panel select Performance and Maintenance and click on Power Options The Power Options Properties are broken down as follows Power schemes Use the Power Schemes tab options to def...

Page 42: ...meter Options Description Low battery alarm 10 0 100 Allows you to define a low battery alarm percentage notification and system action Notification Display message Sound alarm Allows you to define whether the alarm is visual or aural video or audio Alarm Action Standby Hibernate Shut down No action Allows you to define which action is taken by the notebook when the alarm goes off Run a program No...

Page 43: ...andby Checked Unchecked Determines whether or not the notebook prompts for your Windows password when resuming from Standby When I close the lid on my notebook Standby Do nothing Hibernate Defines the system action when the LCD panel is closed When I press the Power button on my notebook Shut down Standby Hibernate Do nothing Ask me what to do Defines Default settings are shown in red Hibernate Us...

Page 44: ...ecognising the Power Management States It is important to recognise your notebook s behaviour when in each of these power management states The following table describes the notebook behaviour for each power management state LCD Timeout Standby STR Hibernate STF Default Setting 5 minutes DC power 15 minutes AC power 5 minutes DC power 20 minutes AC power 2 hours DC power 3 hours AC power Manually ...

Page 45: ... Recovery Program refer to the Quick Reference delivered with your notebook Restarting in Safe Mode 1 Click on Start Turn Off Computer and then click on Restart 2 When you see the message Please select the operating system to start press F8 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the appropriate safe mode option and then press Enter Safe Mode starts using only the basic files and drivers see above Use t...

Page 46: ...tomatically play a music CD with the Windows Media Player upon insertion in the optical drive 1 Click on Start My Computer and right click on the optical disk drive icon 2 Select Properties and click on the AutoPlay tab 3 Choose a CD type in this case Music CD from the drop down list 4 Select an action to perform in this case Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player 5 Click on Apply and then on OK...

Page 47: ... click on Create Password You will now be prompted for this password each time you log on to Windows both when you boot and when you resume from the Hibernate state To be prompted for this password when you resume from Standby follow the steps below 1 Click on Start Control Panel and Performance and Maintenance 2 Click on the Power Options icon 3 On the Advanced tab put a check mark in front of th...

Page 48: ...o the right of the Start button In the Notification area pane click on Customise to change the notification area behaviour for instance if you do not wish to take advantage of the feature that hides the seldom used notification icons Note If you wish to restore the Speaker icon to the notification area as in previous versions of Windows follow the steps below 1 Click on Start Control Panel Sounds ...

Page 49: ... the Display Properties window Notebook Components For details of notebook components please refer to the System Configuration label System Configuration Label Recommended Environment Operation Temperature 5 C to 35 C Relative Humidity 10 to 80 Non condensing Gradient 10 C hr ...

Page 50: ...tandards for downloading and experiencing interactive multimedia graphics and audio on the web This plug in allows you to experience high resolution images and graphics zooming and panning up to 25000 without losing any of the original picture quality The plug in also lets you experience exciting interactive animations that can include audio from hi fi to CD quality Adobe Flash Plug In Adobe Flash...

Page 51: ...nfigures security settings when logged on at home or on public networks Full System Scan performs a deep scan to remove existing viruses spyware and other threats Norton Protection Center provides a central place to easily check overall security settings Includes protection updates and new product features as available throughout the renewable service period With this service you receive the right...

Page 52: ...ways have up to date protection Real time alerting Security alerts notify you of emergency virus outbreaks and security threats and provide response options to remove neutralise or learn more about the threat Convenient protection A variety of renewal options help keep your McAfee protection current Performance Tools Remove unused files defragment used files and use system restore to keep your not...

Page 53: ... New Automated daily signature updates help keep your notebook protected from recently discovered virus and spyware threats Inline cleaning automatically cleans infections when virus worm Trojan ActiveX control and Java applet threats are detected from Comprehensive fast and unobtrusive scans identify and remove viruses Trojans worms unwanted programs such as spyware and adware dialers and other m...

Page 54: ...nsure your personal files and information are not compromised Product Benefits New Advanced controls for granting an application Internet access for a specified session only New Gaming mode auto detects whenever you re in Full Screen mode suppressing pop up messages and enhancing your on line experience Exclusive Hackerwatch org integration links to an anti hacking database and Worldwide Hacker Ac...

Page 55: ...r create your own music mix from several CDs Automatically burn hundreds of songs across multiple CDs Easily rip audio CDs into MP3 WMA OGG WAV FLAC and more Create Jukebox CDs MP3 WMA WAV CDs Make custom Audio CDs for your car or home CD player Data Create mastered data discs Make exact copies of data discs Erase re writable discs Create bootable discs to recover your notebook in case of a crash ...

Page 56: ...ducts techniques and tips Advanced Options Normalisation and Noise reduction for audio CDs Ability to control burn speeds Control write format including ISO and UDF Record types Disc at once Track at once open or closed Premastering cache file date and time Switch between mini mode and full mode interface Primary volume descriptor fields publisher ID data preparer application ID The software varie...

Page 57: ...yBoost and Windows ReadyDrive enabled If not please check the enable box accordingly You will be prompted to restart the notebook 4 After your notebook restarts Intel Turbo Memory will be functional You will enhance your notebook performance and ensure certain applications to perform properly such as MDVDCreator by enabling Intel Turbo Memory After performing notebook recovery using F8 or MDVD you...

Page 58: ...rk facilitating mobility minimising downtime and improving your productivity Please refer to the following steps to launch the Bluetooth wireless technology software Click Start go to All Programs select Application Setup and then click Bluetooth The software varies according to the model and is subject to change without notice for specific models only ...

Page 59: ... according to regional settings prior to playback of BR DVD PowerDVD might display the message A critical component of the player requires periodic updates Click Yes to connect to the CyberLink website and download the updated version of PowerDVD for automatic AACS Advanced Access Content System keys renewal This online update is important for successful playback of Blu ray titles with AACS protec...

Page 60: ...y to play back the BR DVD movie Note The Blu ray Disc titles can only be playback using the PowerDVD program The region setting allows you to set to a maximum of 5 changes All regions BR DVDs do not require any region setting change The software varies according to the model and is subject to change without notice for specific models only ...

Page 61: ...wer failure occurs To remove a disc insert the end of a paper clip into the eject hole and push in until you hear a click Manually open the drawer General Information about Optical Discs Disc Loading To insert a disc into the optical disc drive follow these steps 1 Press the Release button The disc tray emerges a short way out of the drive door 2 Gently pull the tray out until you can easily posit...

Page 62: ...ble temperature before loading a disk Disks burned using CD writer drives are more sensitive and should be stored at room temperature whenever possible Moisture does not affect other types of discs but avoid exposing re writable disks to liquids In case of accidental spills on discs rinse it off with lukewarm water and wipe dry with a soft cloth Be careful with sticky or oily substances that trap ...

Page 63: ...and installed programs Therefore it is also usually your notebook s largest storage device in today s systems it is quite common for a single consumer HDD to have capacities of over 100 GB and desktops tend to have larger capacities than notebooks Depending on your system configuration the HDD may be upgraded to a larger capacity drive Some systems may even have more than one HDD installed Note Pl...

Page 64: ...ine UPS systems Below are tips on power protection and some hardware features to consider before buying these devices Be sure to unplug your notebook including the line to the modem during lightning storms Always use a proper power cord to plug your notebook to the line power When using an extension cord make sure it is a reliable cord Look into the energy absorption features Surge suppressors are...

Page 65: ...t in use Keeping Your Notebook in Good Condition Maintain the condition of your notebook by periodically using the following general procedures WARNING For safety power off and unplug your notebook monitor and any external devices before cleaning them Clean the outside of the notebook with a soft clean cloth You can remove stubborn stains with a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent Never ...

Page 66: ...ce of furniture or fixture a table or desk leg with a cross bar 2 Take the looped end of the steel cable For specific models only and wrap around the immovable object Be sure to choose an object that prevents an intruder from slipping the cable out from under the object 3 Feed the locking device through the looped end of the cable 4 To install the Security Cable make sure that the lock is in the u...

Page 67: ...at the most unlikely places like the kitchen the bathroom on the garden table or by the swimming pool where the chance of it getting wet is high Placing a notebook near an open window is also not advisable since it can easily collect and expose some parts to moisture Be wary of liquid spilling into the power supply since it may trigger an electric short circuit Keep your notebook cool the key comp...

Page 68: ...Security 2007 section pre installed on your hard drive For better security we recommend you use the automatic scanning option and perform on demand scanning Refer to the software documentation for more information Caution Update the virus definition files at least once every month or as soon as you hear about a new virus Back up your data on a regular basis you can use the Microsoft Backup tool to...

Page 69: ...VDs so that they are not exposed to magnetic fields or electrical impulses 2 Remove any media from its respective drive 3 Turn off the notebook and any external options connected to it 4 Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet or Back UPS unit then from the notebook itself 5 Pack the notebook components in the original shipping materials and cartons If these are not available be sure to use...

Page 70: ... steps to connect the analogue phone cable to your modem Note When using a modem outside of the country where you purchased it you might need an international telephone adaptor available at most electronic supply stores 1 Locate the analogue phone cable that comes with the notebook Each end of the cable is fitted with a RJ 11 connector 2 Connect one end of the cable into a standard telephone wall ...

Page 71: ... you travel with your notebook Extra fully charged batteries Single outlet surge protector Appropriate AC plug adaptor for international voltage requirements AC extension cord Extra phone cord to reach wall jacks A copy of proof of purchase for your notebook and other equipment or customs registration form for customs check The Warranty Card or Service and Warranty Guide detailing the internationa...

Page 72: ...on as required o To avoid unusual dialling tone sounds sometimes encountered in hotels you may have to modify a modem configuration setting to ignore the dialling tone 3 Always check the phone line to determine whether or not it is digital or analogue The internal modem in your notebook has built in protection that detects the presence of a digital phone line and displays a warning message to aler...

Page 73: ...re one device is connected to another in a series Note Some USB devices draw their power from the notebook power system thereby reducing battery life Always connect your notebook to an AC power source before connecting these devices Connect an external USB device to your notebook as follows 1 Locate any of the USB ports on your notebook 2 Follow any specific set up instructions in the device s use...

Page 74: ...sensitive device and may therefore be susceptible to distortion when receiving loud or strong audio To minimise the risk of distortion during voice recording or interaction please maintain a normal tone of voice and a distance of approximately 30 cm when speaking into the Array Mic ...

Page 75: ...cturer some TV models may not display a complete screen As a result some users may experience cropping or blank areas around the image or video In this situation please use the NVIDIA utility as shown below to adjust the screen display This utility will only work in single display mode Pressing the Fn F3 keys together will toggle your display Please press these keys together until only your TV dis...

Page 76: ...eo Television The following screen will appear You can manipulate the slider controls by clicking down and holding on them then dragging them the direction you want Use the slider controls to adjust the TV display to your desired settings You will only need to do this once as the settings will be remembered by your notebook ...

Page 77: ...ve visuals right on the notebook Using Digital Video Files Your notebook may feature one or several IEEE 1394 ports that allow you to plug any video device including VCRs televisions camcorders and laser disc players into your notebook and record motion graphics to your hard drive For more information on these features please refer to the corresponding Frequently Asked Questions section Playing DV...

Page 78: ...r o Your Desk o Your Input Devices o Your Screen or Monitor Reducing the Risk of Injuries o Vary Your Workday o Practice Some Stretching Exercises Potential Medical Conditions o Repetitive Strain Injury RSI o Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors o Epilepsy Warning ...

Page 79: ...ow by lowering the table or stand that holds your notebook equipment or raising the seat height of your chair Position your notebook directly in front of you for increased safety and comfort Your Chair Your chair should be adjustable and stable Vary your posture throughout the day Check the following Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright position The backrest of Use the entire seat and backrest ...

Page 80: ...omfortably at your sides Adjust the keyboard slope so that your wrists are straight while you are typing Type with your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard Use a wrist pad only to rest 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 ...

Page 81: ...stretching During these breaks stretch muscles and joints that were in one position for an extended period of time refer to the Stretching Exercises section below 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 Practice Some Stretching Exe...

Page 82: ... have shown an association between increasing hours of keyboard use and the development of some musculoskeletal disorders it is still unclear whether working at a notebook causes such disorders Some doctors believe that using the keyboard and mouse may aggravate existing musculoskeletal disorders Note Contact a doctor if you experience pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing ...

Page 83: ...ramp stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs Epilepsy Warning Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or light patterns in daily life Such people may have a seizure while watching television images or playing certain games This may happen even i...

Page 84: ... not be selected Press specific function key once or twice to select the LCD video mode Screen brightness needs adjustment Use the specific functions keys The notebook entered Standby mode due to low battery power Plug in the AC adaptor before resuming operation Battery power does not last long Use power saving modes Refer to the Managing System Power chapter relevant to your operating system Full...

Page 85: ...or message or emits a series of beep codes when there are the following conditions the current configuration information doesn t match configuration information stored in Auto Setup such as when an internal option is added the notebook loses configuration information If You Need Assistance If you have a problem with your notebook first review the Checklist and the Start Up Problems troubleshooting...

Page 86: ...ook using Recovery DVD please see note below NEC Recovery Program from backup partition This backup partition is hidden Due to the wide range of reasons for which the NEC Recovery Program may be used no guarantee can be given that all data will be retained You are strongly recommended to create a set of Recovery DVD for future use Be ready with 2 blank DVD R Please use the MDVDCreator tool Click o...

Page 87: ...re titles that you have installed on your computer must be reinstalled before you can use them again Only the pre installed titles such as DVD Players and CD writers will function without additional installation IMPORTANT Please read this section carefully before using NEC Recovery Program Backup your personal files Save a copy of your personal documents onto floppy disks memory cards or high capa...

Page 88: ...ptions page 3 Select your preferred keyboard layout Then click NEXT button 4 Select User Name Password if available Then click OK button 5 At System Recovery Options choose NEC Recovery Tools Starting The NEC Recovery Program For notebook before starting the NEC Recovery Program please make sure your computer is in AC mode ...

Page 89: ...89 6 Click Next button to continue 7 Select either Partial Recovery or Full Recovery Then click Next button to continue 8 Click OK button to continue 9 Click Start button to start the recovery process ...

Page 90: ...en completed and if you have used default Windows settings you may retrieve your data in the following locations Your Documents and Settings C user Previous User Name Applications C Program Files Application Name Other files You can use the Windows Search Engine to find other files 4 Finally reinstall software titles you wish to use Please wait a while for the recovery process to be completed If y...

Page 91: ...personal data NEC Recovery Program from backup partition This backup partition is hidden but can be tampered with using the Disk Management utility Do NOT erase the partition with this utility Due to the wide range of reasons for which the Recovery Program may be used no guarantee can be given that all data will be retained You are strongly recommended to create a set of Recovery CD DVD for future...

Page 92: ... cards or high capacity disks If you own a CD writer you can backup larger amounts of data and create your own archives Return your computer to its original configuration 1 Remove any additional hardware components such as sound cards video cards or network cards that you may have added to your computer 2 Reinstall the original NEC hardware components if you have removed them 3 Make sure that your...

Page 93: ...s stored on the notebook will be retained If you restore a specific user profile your notebook will display the Windows desktop of that specific profile in the same state as it was before the recovery but note that redundant program shortcuts in the Start menu will be removed In both cases all your personal data and settings will be retained in the Documents and Settings folder on the hard disk dr...

Page 94: ...Name Applications C Program Files Application Name Other files You can use the Windows Search Engine to find other files 5 Finally reinstall software titles you wish to use You should consider deleting items on the desktop and in the Start Menu and also folders for applications you no longer wish to use DO NOT delete folders for software that you did not originally install yourself they may contai...

Page 95: ... virus o Is my notebook virus free o What are the different types of viruses o What can I do to keep my notebook virus free Internet o How do I connect to the Internet o How do search engines work o How can I narrow down a search on the Internet o What are the cookies o Are cookies a threat to privacy o Can a virus attach itself to cookies Digital Video and IEEE 1394 Devices o IEEE 1394 Devices o ...

Page 96: ...hat is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot A warm boot restarts the notebook while system power is on This process resets the software by clearing the volatile system memory and reloading the operating system A cold boot is a notebook start with power off This process resets and checks the hardware and reloads the operating system Why does my notebook automatically boot up when I re...

Page 97: ...ne using the same application can then become infected The infection process only ends when the virus is noticed and all viral macros are eradicated Worms these are the most popular types of viruses They infect your notebook through e mail If you double click on the attachment in such a mail the virus starts sending mail to all the entries in your e mail program s Address Book This creates a lot o...

Page 98: ... notebook may be equipped with a Windows operating system to provide fully integrated Internet experience Use the Internet Connection Wizard on your desktop to configure your notebook for e mail and Internet access Sign up for a new account or configure your notebook to use an existing account Before using the Internet Connection Wizard to transfer an existing account for e mail and Internet acces...

Page 99: ... in your search for better results Be sure to spell the words correctly to minimise getting an error page Be as specific and precise as possible like searching a library catalogue the more specific the search is the more effective it will be Be careful when using punctuation marks some users search by typing a question For example What is 80s music This option allows the search engine to come up w...

Page 100: ...unlikely to happen because cookies do not have a feature that will make it easy for a virus to attach itself For more information on viruses refer to the corresponding FAQs section Digital Video and IEEE 1394 Devices Your NEC VERSA may feature a mini IEEE 1394 port The IEEE 1394 is also called FireWire or i link on some electronic devices The notebook may also feature a software application specia...

Page 101: ...camera It is a super high resolution format that exceeds the quality of S VHS The images are crisp bright and have excellent depth and contrast The information is stored on the video tape in digital form so it can be copied over and over without any loss The DV standard defines all aspects of the so called DV or Digital Video camcorders including tape recording format and form factor video compres...

Page 102: ...erence Statement Connections and Remote Earth Power Supply and Cables Batteries Laser Compliance Statement Thunderstorm Warning Radio communication Regulation if applicable Additional Notices Electrostatic Discharge ESD and ESD Protection Product Storage Environment Guidelines ...

Page 103: ...e This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to the CISPR22 Standard CISPR is the acronym for the French name of the International Special Committee on Radio Interference IEC These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radia...

Page 104: ... product is classified as Safety Extra Low Voltage except the modem which is classified as TNV 3 Remote Earth To prevent electrical shocks connect all local individual office computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building s wiring If you are unsure check the building s wiring to avoid remote earth conditions Building Supply Only connect the equipment to a b...

Page 105: ...azardous Voltage You must unplug the power supply cord to disconnect the equipment from the power supply For this purpose the socket outlet should be installed as close to the equipment as possible and should be easily accessible In Europe before plugging the power cord into an AC power outlet check that the voltage selector switch of the notebook s power supply if available is in position 230 V I...

Page 106: ...hielded cables only Cat 5 Heat build up The AC adaptor and the underside of the notebook can become hot after prolonged use Sustained physical contact with either should be avoided Batteries Replacing batteries A lithium battery in some computers maintains system configuration information In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information we recommend that you replace...

Page 107: ...ents of Code of Federal Regulation Sec 1040 10 and Sec 1040 11 for COMPLETE laser products Thunderstorm Warning This warning is only applicable if the product you purchased has a modem and or TV tuner Similar precautions should be taken if you are connecting a modem or TV tuner to the product It is advisable to connect a telephone cable and or an antenna cable to wall plugs which are equipped with...

Page 108: ...res from 15ºC to 25ºC although it will operate normally from 5ºC to 35ºC Avoid placing the product in a dusty environment as excessive dust might be sucked into the machine body reducing its cooling efficiency Do not try to block any ventilation holes as you may cause the product to over heat Do not place the product in a humid environment to avoid rusting or corrosion due to excessive water vapou...

Page 109: ...rive Electronics IEEE 1394 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Interface 1394 IMAP Internet Message Access Protocol ISP Internet Service Provider LAN Wireless LAN Local Area Network Wireless Local Area Network LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode Li Ion Lithium Ion MMC MultiMedia Card MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick Professional PC Personal Computer POP3 Post Offic...

Page 110: ...when it is loaded into the temporary memory i e RAM or installed in the permanent memory e g hard disk CD ROM or other storage device of that computer A copy of Software installed on a network server for the sole purpose of distribution to other computers is not in use if you have a separate license for each computer to which the Software is distributed You must ensure that you have purchased addi...

Page 111: ...mited Warranty and which is returned to NECCAP with a dated proof of purchase and authorisation number to NECCAP at your own cost risk and expense If dated proof of purchase is not provided NECCAP s authorised service provider will not render service or may charge the customer for the service s performed This limited warranty is void if product failure has resulted from accident abuse misuse or mi...

Page 112: ...laimer NECCAP specifically disclaims all warranties either expressed or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to this product and documentation to the extent permitted by the law NECCAP reserves the right to revise or make changes or improvements to this product or documentation at any time without any obligatio...

Page 113: ...fee Personal Firewall McAfee and its product names are registered trademarks of McAfee Inc and or its affiliates in the US and or other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by NEC Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definit...

Page 114: ...sional Internet Explorer Windows Media Center Official Name Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Ultimate Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system Service Pack 2 Windows Internet Explorer Windows Media Center ...

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