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LIMITED WARRANTY 

 

LIMITED WARRANTY 

The Software is distributed and licensed “AS IS”, with no warranties whatsoever, express or implied permissible under 
the law. NECCAP warrants that the media containing the Software is free from defects in material and workmanship 
for a period of time (please refer to your warranty card/guide) from the date you receive the Software. Any hardware 
accompanying the Software, shall be limited to NECCAP’s then-current hardware limited warranty. Due to the complex 
nature of computer software, NECCAP and its suppliers do not warrant that the Software is completely error free, will 
operate without interruption, or is compatible with all equipment and software configurations. You expressly assume 
all risk for use of Software or program. This limited warranty is solely for your own benefit and shall not be transferred 
or assigned in any manner whatsoever. 

 

NOT COVERED 

This warranty does not cover technical assistance for software training and usage whatsoever. 

 

CUSTOMER REMEDIES 

During the warranty period NECCAP and its suppliers’ entire liability and your customer rights shall be, at NECCAP’s 

discretion, repair or replacement of the Software that does not meet this Limited 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 misapplication.  

 

 

NO OTHER WARRANTIES 

NECCAP and its suppliers’ disclaim all other warranties, either express or implied including, but not limited to 

expressed or implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regards to the Software 

and the accompanying written materials. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other 

rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. 

 
 

NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

 

In no event shall NECCAP or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, damages 
for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out 
of the use or an inability to use this product, even if NECCAP or its suppliers has been advised of the possibility of such 
damages. Because some states/countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or 
incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VERSA S3500 Series

Page 1: ...1 NEC VERSA S3500 Series Electronic User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...Introduction Only applicable to Windows XP 32 Notebook Components 45 Applications 46 Using Your NEC VERSA 59 Preparing for Travel 69 Using Peripheral Devices 71 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment 75 Problem Checklist 81 Recovery Information for Windows Vista only 83 Recovery Information for Windows XP only 88 Frequently Asked Questions 91 Safety Notices 98 Glossary 105 License Agreement 106 Cop...

Page 3: ...ury or even loss of life For specific models only Items marked with an asterisk denotes optional items only supplied for specific models If the items are not found in the packaging box it means that they are not applicable to the notebook you have just purchased hence they are not included for you in the notebook Electronic User s Guide This Electronic User s Guide aims to help you familiarise you...

Page 4: ...sical contact 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 dis...

Page 5: ...rom 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 h...

Page 6: ...Storage Environment Guidelines Page 104 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 ...

Page 7: ...or 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 For more information please refer to Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Page 75 Read through this Electronic User s Guide to familiarise yourself with the notebook NEC VERSA The notebook offers you a...

Page 8: ...comes with a high resolution colour LCD display D Speakers Provides sound for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure E Keyboard Standard Qwerty key layout models purchased may be shipped with country specific keyboard layouts F Touchpad Works like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingertip over the touchpad to control the position of the cursor G LEDs A panel of several LEDs...

Page 9: ...nology Button Press to enable disable WIFI Bluetooth wireless technology K LEDs A panel of several LEDs which indicate various system conditions For more information please refer to Introducing Your NEC VERSA LED Behaviour Page 14 L Power Button with LED Press the button to power on off the system Item Description M Array Mic For voice conferencing and voice recording N Microphone In Jack Allows y...

Page 10: ...ort Use this 15 pin port to attach on external monitor to your notebook C LAN Port This port can be used to connect your notebook to a network D USB Port Each Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect USB equipped peripheral devices such as printers monitors scanners to your notebook E Optical Drive This slot houses an optical drive The optical drive that comes with your system depends o...

Page 11: ...h as printers monitors scanners to your notebook F High Definition Multimedia Interface The High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI 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 audio data and all standard and high def...

Page 12: ...r more information please refer to Introducing Your NEC VERSA Replacing the Battery Page 20 B Battery Security Lock Secures the battery inside the battery bay For more information please refer to Introducing Your NEC VERSA Replacing the Battery Page 20 C Battery Bay Equipped with a rechargeable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery ...

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: ...de Off The battery is not charging Green The battery is charging Red Battery capacity low Battery Charge LED Indicator CAUTION Before you connect or disconnect the power cable at the AC port of your notebook please ensure that the power plug is disconnected from the wall outlet Note Connect the AC adaptor cable into the power port on the notebook when the battery is in warning or low status Green ...

Page 15: ...r button to move from Standby mode and to proceed with normal operations Press and hold the Power button in place for 4 or more seconds to initiate power override powers off the notebook Only use this option if you cannot power off your notebook using the normal procedure Put the unit in Standby mode when you need to be away from your notebook for a short period of time and want to return to where...

Page 16: ...is the primary button Clicking it usually selects the item your cursor is pointing at C Right Button Clicking this button usually opens a menu of options available for the item currently selected If you find the double tap difficult to use go to the next section for general directions about adjusting the touchpad properties Note If you install another mouse driver over the shipping default the dou...

Page 17: ...charge the battery pack Use the AC adaptor whenever an AC power outlet is nearby Keep the adaptor connected whenever possible The AC adaptor charges the battery when it is connected whether the notebook is powered on or off Note The power cable may vary from country to country Note Consult your dealer or the local electrical authorities if you are unsure of the type of power cord to use in your co...

Page 18: ...val The plug must be a type appropriate for the country where it is used Check with your local dealer for HAR Harmonisation certification mark type 18 AWG American Wire Gauge 2 conductor cord or better Obtain replacement cords at an authorised service centre The replacement must be of the same type and voltage rating as of the original cord Using the Battery Note Although the battery is fully char...

Page 19: ...hargers Charge the battery for the specified charge time only During charging keep the environmental temperature between 5 C and 35 C Read the instructions that come with the battery charger before charging the battery Low Battery Power When battery power gets low connect your notebook to the AC adaptor If no AC adaptor is available change the battery using the battery replacement procedure For mo...

Page 20: ...its a foul odour Keep the battery dry and away from water Keep metal objects away from battery terminals Metal objects in contact with the connectors can cause a short circuit and subsequently damage the battery If the battery leaks If the battery leaks onto skin or clothing wash the area immediately with clean running water Battery fluid can cause skin rashes and damage fabric If battery fluid ge...

Page 21: ... 3 Unlock the battery security lock 4 Hold the latch to the Unlock position 5 Slide the battery outwards to remove the battery Installing the Battery in your Notebook Note Place your notebook in this position and follow the steps stated to install the battery Insert the new battery as follows 1 Turn the notebook over CAUTION Be extra careful to avoid damage to your notebook 2 Make sure you unlock ...

Page 22: ...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 23: ... 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 discharged BIOS Setup Menus The BI...

Page 24: ...arged BIOS Setup Menus The BIOS Setup features five menus which are listed on the menu bar at the top of the screen Main use this menu for basic system configuration Advanced use this menu to control system ports and components Security use this menu to establish system passwords and protect the boot sector of the hard disk drive against infection by certain virus types Exit use this menu to exit ...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...l see the message Microsoft Corporation displayed on your screen Please wait for a moment while the initial Windows setup screen loads For more information please refer to Windows Vista Operating System Introduction Windows Vista Operating System Setup Page 25 IMPORTANT Windows Language Selection This option is applicable to Hong Kong dual boot models only CAUTION Once you have selected the langua...

Page 27: ...y 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 For more information please refer to Windows Vista Operating System Introduction Tips for Using Windows Vista Page 31 The quick launch on the left hand side of the taskbar can be hidden or active The noti...

Page 28: ...safe to remove an item from this list by right clicking the icon and selecting Remove from this list as the software program itself will not be deleted You can access your installed software and other Windows programs by selecting All Programs Recently installed programs are highlighted Technical Support Information Technical support information is available in Windows Vista Click the Start button...

Page 29: ...n Control Panel select Performance and Maintenance double click Power Options The Power Options Properties are broken down as follows Power Plan Use the Power Schemes tab options to define the appropriate power scheme for your notebook and to set timeouts for standby monitor and hard disk Parameter Options Description Power Plan VERSA Balanced Power Saver High Performance Defines the most appropri...

Page 30: ...o 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 auditive Alarm Action Sleep Hibernate Shut down Do nothing Allows you to define which action is taken by the notebook when the alarm goes off Critical battery alarm 3 0 100 Allows you to define a critical battery alarm percentage notifi...

Page 31: ...Windows Vista To do so click the Start button click on Help and Support and pick the What s new Topic Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Windows Vista We continually strive to bring you the latest and proven features and technologies As part of our drive to continually improve our products software incompatible issues might occur on brand new operating system We are working with our partners to addres...

Page 32: ... 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 33: ...rea 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 ...

Page 34: ...nt while the initial Windows setup screen loads For more information please refer to Windows XP Operating System Introduction Windows XP Operating System Setup Page 33 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 screen illustratio...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...rea 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...

Page 37: ...ower Options Properties In Windows XP operating 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 sc...

Page 38: ...y a warning message or invoke Standby Hibernate or Shutdown Parameter 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 i...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...y 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 this mode...

Page 42: ...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 43: ... 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 44: ...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 Speech and Audio Devices 2 Pick Change the speaker s...

Page 45: ...45 Notebook Components For details of notebook components please refer to the System Configuration label System Configuration Label ...

Page 46: ...stry standards 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...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...ional 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 protection 1 To play th...

Page 49: ...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 50: ... ratios ensures that recorded TV programs are output and authored in the same menu size as the captured content MakeDisc intelligently detects the aspect ratio of the majority of the captured digital TV content not just the first frame like other software MakeDisc is compatible with the most popular data video photo and music formats which makes for easy creation of data CDs and DVDs music CDs vid...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...dyDrive 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 might notice an addit...

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: ...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 56: ... 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 57: ... 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 to use this product on one computer or on t...

Page 58: ...n order to activate SRS Premium Sound please double click on its icon on the Windows desktop Once activated it will be automatically loaded every time you start your computer For further information please refer to its on screen help The software varies according to the model and is subject to change without notice for specific models only ...

Page 59: ...CD from the drive Emergency Eject Hole B allows you to manually remove a disc from the CD ROM drive if the eject function is disabled by software or a power 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 fo...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ... 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 rated by the amount of energy they can absorb which i...

Page 63: ...ng it when it is not 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 mi...

Page 64: ...ll secure your notebook Choose an immovable piece 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 Sec...

Page 65: ...heir notebooks 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 co...

Page 66: ... 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 For more information please refer to Applications Norton Internet SecurityTM 2007 Page 57 CAUTION Update the virus definition files at least once every month or as soon as you hear about a new virus Back up ...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...h a RJ 11 connector 2 Connect one end of the cable into a standard telephone wall outlet using the adaptor if necessary 3 Connect the other end of the cable into the modem port on your notebook Local Area Network LAN The internal LAN feature allows you to connect your notebook to a local area network The internal LAN feature allows a 10 100 Ethernet LAN connection and supports Wake on LAN and netw...

Page 69: ...u 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 international t...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...d 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 user s guide Note USB device...

Page 72: ...ea around picture In such a case please use Intel Graphics Driver utility as below to try various available resolution settings till a best fit is achieved Please note that a perfect fit may not be achieved on certain TV models In such situation user may choose slight under image or over size image according to one s preference You may contact the TV manufacturer for further inquiries on compatibi...

Page 73: ... 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 74: ... visuals right on the notebook Using Digital Video Files The IEEE 1394 port allows 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 please refer to Frequently Asked Questions Digital Video and IEEE 1394 Devices Page 96 Playing DVDs The DVD ROM or DVD CD RW combination driv...

Page 75: ...air o Your Desk o Your Input Devices o Your Screen or Monitor Reducing the Risk of Injuries o Vary Your Workday o Practise Some Stretching Exercises Potential Medical Conditions o Repetitive Strain Injury o Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors o Epilepsy Warning ...

Page 76: ...set up to the proper height as described below 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 b...

Page 77: ...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 your wrists hands or fing...

Page 78: ...tise Some Stretching Exercises The daily exercises described below can be very effective in stopping Repetitive Strain Injury development or in minimising its effects They can easily be carried out behind your notebook Bend wrists stretch and close fingers stretch your arms and wrists with closed fingers keep this pose for 8 seconds Repeat the exercise 3 times You can repeat the same exercise with...

Page 79: ...octors 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 weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs Repetitive Strain Injury Repetitive Strain Injury is caused by a constant tension of the muscles in ...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...tness 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 For more information please refer to Windows Vista Operating System Introduction Managing System Power or Page 29 Windows XP Operating System Introduction Managing System Power Page...

Page 82: ...nfiguration 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 Problem Checklist troubleshooting table and the Start Up Problems troubleshooting table You may also want to check out the section on Frequently Ask...

Page 83: ...re your notebook using Recovery DVD please refer to notes below You are strongly recommended to create a set of Recovery DVDs for future use Be ready with 2 blank DVD Rs Please use the MDVDCreator tool Click the Start button click All Programs then click MDVDCreator to launch the MDVDCreator program It will then guide you through the process Before you run the MDVDCreator program you need to disab...

Page 84: ...nal files Save a copy of your personal documents onto floppy disks memory 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 notebook to its original configuration 1 Remove any additional hardware components such as sound card video card and network card that you may have added to your notebook 2 Reinstall the original...

Page 85: ...85 3 Select your preferred keyboard layout Then click Next 4 Set your Username Password if available Then click OK 5 At System Recovery Options choose NEC Recovery Tools 6 Click Next to continue ...

Page 86: ...tinue 9 Click Start to start the recovery process Please wait for the recovery process to be completed 10 The NEC Recovery tools application will close automatically after the recovery is completed 11 Finally you have to restart your notebook by clicking the Restart button at System Recovery Options ...

Page 87: ... on the amount of data that must be retrieved from the selected account 3 After the Partial Recovery process has been 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 CA...

Page 88: ...n that all data will be retained The procedure described below is only applicable if your backup data is stored on your notebook s hard disk If you wish to restore your notebook using Recovery CD DVD please refer to notes below You are strongly recommended to create a set of Recovery DVDs for future use Be ready with 2 blank DVD Rs Please use the MDVDCreator tool Click the Start button click All P...

Page 89: ...n a CD writer you can backup larger amounts of data and create your own archives Return your notebook to its original configuration 1 Remove any additional hardware components such as sound card video card and network card that you may have added to your notebook 2 Reinstall the original NEC hardware components if you have removed them 3 Make sure that your keyboard mouse monitor and speakers are ...

Page 90: ...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 drive 3 The next screen displays a summary of your selected options Click on Next to launch recovery Note There may be a delay the first time Windows restarts after the recovery process This delay depends on the amount of data that must be retri...

Page 91: ... 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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ... applicable provides 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 access you need an Internet service provider ISP acco...

Page 95: ... 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 96: ...stions Computer Viruses Page 92 Digital Video and IEEE 1394 Devices The IEEE 1394 is also called FireWire or i link on some electronic devices Certain software applications are specially designed to easily capture video from digital video cameras computer cameras and other sources IEEE 1394 Devices What are the benefits of the IEEE 1394 port The IEEE 1394 multimedia connection enables simple low c...

Page 97: ...igital 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 compression algorithms and also digital data transmissions What are the benefits of Digital Video A digital video camera actually puts professional video capabilities into the hands of just about eve...

Page 98: ...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 99: ... 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 radiat...

Page 100: ... 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 notebooks 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 101: ...re classified as Hazardous 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 computer s power supply if available is i...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...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 104: ...om 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 vapourisation 2 When the product is shut down Avoid placing the...

Page 105: ...TP Hypertext Transfer Protocol IDE Integrated Drive Electronics IEEE 1394 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Interface 1394 IMAP Internet Message Access Protocol ISP Internet Service Provider LAN Local Area Network LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode Li Ion Lithium Ion MMC Multimedia Card MS Memory Stick PC Personal Computer POP3 Post Office Protocol Version 3 POST P...

Page 106: ...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 107: ...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...

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