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Dear Customer
Congratulations on the purchase of your new notebook computer.  We are sure it will be
a useful assistant in your professional tasks.
The world of computer science changes rapidly. After releasing this Quick Start Guide,
updates may have been made to software or hardware configurations. Therefore some of
the instructions in this guide may have to be changed slightly and some of the pictures
may vary slightly from what appears.
This Quick Start Guide was designed to cover the basics of the full range of our systems.
Some of the hardware or software mentioned in this manual may not be included with
your system. Therefore you may find certain sections of the guide irrelevant.
Should you have any questions or remarks concerning the User’s Documentation, and
you have a valid Internet connection, please send us an e-mail at the following address:

 [email protected]

Please do not use this e-mail address for questions or remarks regarding your computer.  

Copyright

2

Setting Up Your Notebook Computer

4

System Controls

10

Tips and Techniques

12

The Online Documentation

13

Trouble Shooting Guide

16

Using the Recovery Program

19

Smart Restore

23

Travelling with Your Notebook

26

Safety Notices

28

Your Working Environment

32

Index

33

N22_01_QSG.book  Page 1  Thursday, November 14, 2002  10:22 AM

Summary of Contents for Versa 2730M

Page 1: ...of the hardware or software mentioned in this manual may not be included with your system Therefore you may find certain sections of the guide irrelevant Should you have any questions or remarks conce...

Page 2: ...profits or any other commercial damages arising out of the use of this product Trademarks NEC and Packard Bell are registered trademarks of NEC Computers International Versa is a registered trademark...

Page 3: ...NEC Versa Quick Start Guide Page 3 English Safety Getting Started N22_01_QSG book Page 3 Thursday November 14 2002 10 22 AM...

Page 4: ...CAUTION when using the AC adapter make sure the power source falls within the system s compatible range of 100 240 volts AC Never use the AC adapter if the voltage falls outside of this range watch f...

Page 5: ...button and go directly to step 7 If you selected No this computer is always connected to the Internet the Setting up a high speed connection screen is displayed Go to step 6 6 Setting up a high speed...

Page 6: ...Process Later if you ever need to either restore your system to its initial installation state or to reinstall software or hardware components follow the instructions provided in the relevant chapters...

Page 7: ...software applications before being able to use this option This option will copy the contents of the backup partition to a self made Master CD and free up the space on your hard disk drive The backup...

Page 8: ...drivers are available for the 802 11b Wireless LAN feature Consequently we advise you not to select this recovery option should your notebook feature only Wireless LAN capabilities The backup partitio...

Page 9: ...u choose this option the system will assume that a copy of the Backup Parti tion already exists on the network and will ask you to select the mapped network drive where the backup partition has been s...

Page 10: ...ging status Turns off when using battery power or to indicate the batteries are fully charged Lights amber to indicate that the primary battery is charging Flashes amber to indicate a charging error o...

Page 11: ...m Lock LED H lights green when num lock is active Quick Launch and Power buttons Email Button A press the button to launch Outlook Express Internet Button B press the button to launch Internet Explore...

Page 12: ...st comfortable setting Remove PC cards and disconnect any USB devices when not in use What to do on Low Battery Power off the system remove the battery pack and replace it with a fully charged battery...

Page 13: ...ings and click Next The Guide will be installed When prompted click on Finish to end the installation process and the Guide will run automati cally A shortcut can now be found at Start Programs Online...

Page 14: ...usually appears in the form of text distinguished by solid underlined coloured text When you position your cursor over a text or graphics hyperlink your cursor will change into a hand symbol with a po...

Page 15: ...NEC Versa Quick Start Guide Page 15 English Safety Answers to Common Computer Questions N22_01_QSG book Page 15 Thursday November 14 2002 10 22 AM...

Page 16: ...o the computer The electrical outlet to which your AC adapter is connected is working Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device All cables are tightly connected The display sett...

Page 17: ...s not resume it may have automatically entered either Standby or Hibernation mode due to low battery power Attach the AC adapter and try again The system does not automatically enter Standby mode A di...

Page 18: ...tuation and possibly walk through some additional trouble shooting to determine exactly what has happened Have your telephone next to the computer so that you can work with the computer as you are tal...

Page 19: ...ram Before You Start the Recovery Program 1 Backup your personal files 2 Return your system to its original configuration Please read the chapter Selecting Your Recovery Process page 6 Remove any addi...

Page 20: ...o install Windows 3 Tools The Tools menu includes an access to the MS DOS edit mode and a hard disk utility 4 Cancel to return to DOS Closes the Recovery Program and exits to DOS mode Standard System...

Page 21: ...n Once this is finished you will have to perform the first start process just like the first time you switched on your computer For further details please refer to the Booting for the First Time secti...

Page 22: ...ualified technicians If you are not 100 sure that you want to continue choose the Cancel option by pressing the Escape key 1 Edit Runs the Microsoft MS DOS editor to write edit and modify MS DOS progr...

Page 23: ...l access SmartRestore via the executable file that can now be found at the relevant network path On the Smart Restore main screen several tabs are available Software default tab to remove or reinstall...

Page 24: ...lected you may be asked during the reinstallation process to insert a Master CD into its drive Once all the software has been reinstalled you will be prompted to restart your com puter Click on OK to...

Page 25: ...The Hardware Update Wizard will start follow the on screen instructions Creating a Recovery Boot Disk 1 Click the Floppy Disk Drive icon at the bottom of the window 2 You will be prompted to insert an...

Page 26: ...can help you prepare for your trip with your notebook What toTake Extra fully charged batteries Single outlet surge protector Appropriate AC plug adapter Copy of proof of purchase for your notebook a...

Page 27: ...NEC Versa Quick Start Guide Page 27 English Safety Safety and Comfort N22_01_QSG book Page 27 Thursday November 14 2002 10 22 AM...

Page 28: ...V 3 FCC Notice applies only to notebooks that feature the FCC mark This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions This device may not cause ha...

Page 29: ...nto an easily accessible outlet It is important to be able to easily shut off power to the computer by unplugging the AC adapter Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disable the AC adapte...

Page 30: ...you disconnect your modem from the telephone line A lightning strike to nearby telephone lines could damage your modem or even your whole computer system Please note that the product warranty does no...

Page 31: ...computer images This may happen even if the person has no medical history of epilepsy or has never had any epileptic seizures If you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy...

Page 32: ...the floor If you use a mouse position it at the same height as the keyboard and next to the keyboard Type with your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard Keep from bending your wrists hands and...

Page 33: ...25 Checklist Problem 16 Travel 26 Computer First Time Use 4 Connectors 4 D Drivers 23 E Electronic Guide 13 Electrostatic Discharge 31 Email Button 11 Email Notification LED 10 Epilepsy warning 31 F...

Page 34: ...21 Standard System Restore 20 Starting 19 Tools 22 Using 20 Registration 5 Regulatory Information 28 S Scroll Lock LED 11 Selecting Your Recovery Process Create Master CDs 7 Erase Backup Partition 9 N...

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