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1-10 Introducing Your Computer

Rear features — minitower models

The following figure identifies the audio connectors that
were called out in the previous figure.

Audio connectors — minitower models

VGA Monitor
Connector

Audio Connectors

Printer Port

Serial Port 1

Serial Port 2

Keyboard Port

Mouse Port

Voltage Selector
Switch

Power Socket

Fan

Microphone
In Jack

Line In Jack

Line Out Jack

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Страница 1: ...ent are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product However actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer a...

Страница 2: ...External Connectors 1 11 Power Supply Features 1 12 Network Interface Board 1 13 Speakers 1 14 Microphone 1 15 2 Getting Started Using a Mouse 2 1 Using Online Documentation 2 2 Where to Go from Here 2 4 3 Using Voyetra Sound Software AudioStation 3 2 Power Bar 3 2 Mixer Module 3 4 CD Module 3 4 Digital Audio Transport DAT Module 3 5 MIDI Module 3 5 MIDI Orchestrator 3 6 Playing a MIDI Song File 3...

Страница 3: ...nu 4 7 Getting Help 4 7 Main Menu Options 4 7 IDE Adapters 4 9 Memory Cache 4 11 Memory Shadow 4 12 Boot Options 4 12 NumLock 4 13 The Advanced Menu 4 14 Integrated Peripherals Menu 4 15 The Security Menu 4 17 The Power Menu 4 20 The Exit Menu 4 22 Save Changes Exit 4 22 Discard Changes Exit 4 23 Get Default Values 4 23 Load Previous Values 4 23 Save Changes 4 24 5 Setting System Board Jumpers Cha...

Страница 4: ...ms 7 5 Monitor Problems 7 6 Keyboard Mouse Problems 7 7 CD ROM Problems 7 7 Speaker Problems 7 8 Microphone Problems 7 8 Diagnostic Diskette 7 8 Getting Help 7 9 Getting Help from Your Company 7 9 Getting Help from Your NEC Dealer 7 10 Getting Help from NEC s Technical Support Center 7 10 NEC Warranty Non Warranty Repair Service 7 10 A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Wor...

Страница 5: ...ing You A 13 Index List of Tables Quick Reference to Information About Your Computer 2 6 Setup Key Functions 4 6 Main Menu Parameters 4 8 IDE Hard Disk Parameters 4 11 Memory Cache Parameters 4 12 Boot Parameters 4 13 Keyboard Parameters 4 14 Advanced Menu Parameters 4 15 Integrated Peripherals Parameters 4 16 System Security Options 4 19 Power Management Parameters 4 21 ...

Страница 6: ...nd running The chapter includes a quick reference chart for finding information about a variety of topics Chapter 3 Using Voyetra Sound Software explains how to use Voyetra s Multimedia Sound Software to play music CDs record play and edit audio files and play and edit MIDI files Chapter 4 Setting System Parameters describes the Setup utility and explains how to use it to configure your system Cha...

Страница 7: ...ou on how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk of developing nerve muscle or tendon disorders WARNING Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury To reduce your risk of injury set up and use your computer in the manner described in Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment TEXT CONVENTIONS This guide uses the following text convention...

Страница 8: ...example type return and press Enter File names are printed in uppercase letters RELATED DOCUMENTS In addition to this guide the following printed documentation ships with your PowerMate V Series system NEC PowerMate V Series Quick Setup Quick Reference Roadmap Quick Setup contains information for quickly getting your system up and running Read this information to set up the system for the first ti...

Страница 9: ...ick Reference Guide This guide describes wireless data transfers between your computer and a laptop using the TranXit software Windows 95 User s Guide This guide is a quick reference to information about using Windows 95 The following printed documents are available by filling out a fulfillment coupon included in the system carton and mailing it to the address provided MS DOS Quick Start Guide Use...

Страница 10: ...ve online help Some programs provide separate online user s guides for specific applications Windows 95 provides extensive online help and wizards to guide you through procedures In addition to the documentation that ships with the system the following documentation is available from NEC PowerMate V Series Service and Reference Manual part number 819 181328 001 which provides information for maint...

Страница 11: ...ectly to a fax machine The service is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week With FastFacts you can obtain product literature and technical information bulletins By using FastFacts you can be kept up to date on the latest technical information for your system See NEC s FastFacts Service in Chapter 6 for information about using FastFacts ...

Страница 12: ...fter unpacking your computer familiarize yourself with your system The following information provides a brief overview of the front and back features of your system For a comprehensive source of information about your computer see the online NEC PowerMate V Series System Documentation in the Windows NEC Information group FRONT FEATURES The following figures show the features on the front of the de...

Страница 13: ...g Your Computer Front features desktop models System controls and lamps desktop models IR Window Power Button CD ROM Reader Diskette Drive A System Controls and Lamps Power Lamp Disk Lamp Reset Button Suspend Button ...

Страница 14: ... Computer 1 3 Front features minitower models System controls and lamps minitower models Power Button System Controls and Lamps IR Window Diskette Drive A CD ROM Reader Power Lamp Disk Lamp Reset Button Suspend Button ...

Страница 15: ...hen you plan to be away from your computer for a short time Press any key or move your mouse to resume system operation to where you stopped it A blinking system unit power lamp lets you know that the system is in a power saving mode Reset button The reset button lets you manually restart your system when it does not respond to keyboard commands CAUTION Resetting your system can result in the loss...

Страница 16: ... so can damage your hard disk or data IR Window The IR infrared window is the system s IR port The IR port supports two way wireless communications The interface uses infrared as the transmission medium instead of a traditional cable The IR port lets you transfer files to or from portable devices such as laptops and personal digital assistance PDA products using application software supporting IrD...

Страница 17: ...the following features Diskette drive busy lamp Lights when your diskette drive is reading to or writing from a diskette CAUTION To prevent damage to your diskette drive and data do not turn off the system or remove a diskette while the diskette drive busy lamp is lit Diskette release button Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive Diskette Release Button Diskette Drive Busy...

Страница 18: ...eader is fully compatible with Kodak Multisession Photo CDs and standard audio CDs The CD ROM reader operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music This allows you to get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video NOTE The CD ROM reader in your system might look different from the one shown here CD ROM reader features CD Tray CD Busy Lam...

Страница 19: ...p button Press once to play a loaded CD Press again to skip a selection Open close stop button Opens or closes the reader s loading tray Press this button when the computer power is on to insert a CD into the reader If you are playing a CD press the open close stop button to stop the CD Press again to open the reader s loading tray to remove the CD Volume control knob Lets you adjust the volume of...

Страница 20: ...tifies the audio connectors called out in the previous figure Audio connectors desktop models Mouse Port Keyboard Port Audio Connectors VGA Monitor Connector Serial Port 2 Serial Port 1 Printer Port Power Socket Fan Voltage Selector Switch Microphone In Jack Line In Jack Line Out Jack ...

Страница 21: ...es the audio connectors that were called out in the previous figure Audio connectors minitower models VGA Monitor Connector Audio Connectors Printer Port Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 Keyboard Port Mouse Port Voltage Selector Switch Power Socket Fan Microphone In Jack Line In Jack Line Out Jack ...

Страница 22: ...ne out jacks The microphone in jack lets you connect a microphone for recording audio information in your data system files The line in jack lets you connect a stereo audio device such as a stereo amplifier or a cassette or minidisc player for playback or recording The line out jack allows you to connect an amplified output device such as powered speakers stereo tape recorder or an external amplif...

Страница 23: ...pports a PS 2 compatible mouse Power Supply Features Your system has the following power supply features Power supply fan Keep this area clear for proper ventilation The power supply fan cools system components and prevents them from overheating Voltage selector switch Sets the voltage for your system to 115 volts or 230 volts CAUTION Set the switch correctly for the voltage in your area Most wall...

Страница 24: ...icate with other computers The network interface board also referred to as a network interface card NIC provides three connectors for coaxial and twisted pair network cabling BNC supports thin coaxial cables AUI connector supports thick coaxial cables RJ 45 connector supports twisted pair 10BASE T cables Network interface board connectors desktop models RJ 45 Connector AUI Connector BNC Connector ...

Страница 25: ... can arrange to suit your work environment An AC adapter comes with the system Set up the speakers with the AC adapter The speakers connect to the line out jack on the back of the system unit The speaker set features a power button power lamp volume knob and headphone jack Adjust the speaker volume by using the volume control on the front of the right speaker or by using the preinstalled sound sys...

Страница 26: ...media Sound Software See Chapter 3 for information on using the Multimedia Sound Software MICROPHONE The microphone allows you to record voice and sound into your computer data files See Chapter 3 for information on recording sound using the Multimedia Sound Software ...

Страница 27: ...at this section for a quick reference to what you can do and where you can go for information USING A MOUSE Use the mouse to quickly move around on the screen to select menu items and to choose functions specific to your software Here are the basic ways to use the mouse Click Clicking selects an object on your screen To click point to the object and press and release the left mouse button Double c...

Страница 28: ...s move your mouse in wide circles to bring it back into the screen For more information about your mouse see your online User s Guide and your application documentation Also included in the online documentation is information on cleaning your mouse USING ONLINE DOCUMENTATION Your system comes with documentation conveniently available at your fingertips No more looking for printed documents Informa...

Страница 29: ... Center Support Center NOTE Run the online NEC PowerMate V Series System Documentation at the shipping default video resolution 800 by 600 with 256 colors with small fonts Other online documents include Ergonomics Using Windows 95 Most of your application programs provide extensive online help at the touch of a button usually the Help button Some programs provide separate online user s guides for ...

Страница 30: ... following Read Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Take the System Tour in your online NEC PowerMate V Series System Documentation See the online User s Guide in your online NEC PowerMate V Series System Documentation Install any applications See the documentation that comes with the application ...

Страница 31: ...uide NEC PowerMate V Series System Documentation Using Windows Online Using Windows 95 Printed Windows 95 User s Guide Order from fulfillment coupon MS DOS 6 2 Quick Start Guide Windows 3 11 Quick Start Guide Loading a CD Loading a CD in the online User s Guide NEC PowerMate V Series System Documentation Playing a music CD Multimedia models AudioStation online help Chapter 3 in this guide Using th...

Страница 32: ... the online User s Guide NEC PowerMate V Series System Documentation Changing video drivers Depending on your operating system Changing Video Drivers in Windows for Workgroups or Changing Video Drivers in Windows 95 in the online User s Guide NEC PowerMate V Series System Documentation Using Desktop Management Interface Desktop Management Interface in the online Product Information Center NEC Powe...

Страница 33: ...hapter explains how to use these Multimedia Sound Software features In addition you can access the online help files The following components comprise the Multimedia Sound Software package AudioStation MIDI Orchestrator WinDAT To access these components from Windows for Workgroups double click on the program group then select each of the components listed previously If you have Windows 95 click on...

Страница 34: ...anation of each module follows the figure AudioStation main screen layout Power Bar The Power Bar is the most important module because it controls the other modules It rearranges opens and closes each module which are then removed from the screen It quits AudioStation and activates Help See the following figure Power Bar Mixer Module CD Module DAT Module MIDI Module ...

Страница 35: ...and appears at the bottom of the stack To quit AudioStation click on the Power button The Power Bar buttons are explained as follows Launches AudioStation Help Launches or closes the Mixer module Launches or closes the CD Player module Launches or closes the Digital Audio Transport module Launches or closes the MIDI module Closes the AudioStation application Power MIDI CD Digital Audio Mixer Help ...

Страница 36: ...ert the CD into your CD tray 2 Click on the Mode button to select one of the following playback modes Playlist Plays all the playlist tracks sequentially and stops after the last track Shuffle Plays the playlist tracks in random order until you click the stop button close the CD module or close AudioStation Loop Plays the playlist tracks sequentially and repeats the list from the top until you cli...

Страница 37: ...dures 1 Click on the Playlist button to open the playlist window Select the file or files you want to edit Click on Add to add the files to the playlist and select OK 2 Click on the Next or Previous File buttons to access the appropriate file 3 Click on the Edit button to activate WinDAT 4 Use the menus at the top of the screen to edit the file as desired then save the changed file MIDI Module The...

Страница 38: ...you to play record and edit MIDI files When you select MIDI Orchestrator from the Voyetra Program Group the MIDI Mapper screen appears as shown in the following figure MIDI Mapper layout NOTE To record MIDI files a MIDI connector and a MIDI keyboard are required The following sections explain how to use the Orchestrator to play and edit MIDI files Transport Controls Channel Modules Status Area Glo...

Страница 39: ...ch channel 3 Click on the Play button to play the song As the song plays the MIDI Density Meters indicate the activity on each channel and the Song Position slide advances from left to right to indicate your position in the song file Editing a MIDI Song File To edit a MIDI song file use the following procedure 1 Load the song file that you want to edit 2 Move the Song Position slide left or right ...

Страница 40: ...Offset to set the tempo up or down To adjust channel volumes drag the sliders up or down To silence channels select the Mute button To hear a single channel activate its Solo button To make more than one channel solo hold down the Ctrl key as you click each Solo button you require To dub in different instruments assign a new patch number instrument sound to a channel 4 Once you have edited the fil...

Страница 41: ... edit WAV files Recording WAV Files To record WAV files use the following procedures 1 Connect your audio source microphone CD player tape deck to the input jack at the back of the system 2 From the Mixer module select your input source and set the recording volume 3 From the WinDAT main window select the Windows menu and choose Setup The Setup screen appears 4 Select the desired File Format WAV o...

Страница 42: ...dby mode the red light blinks 11 Click on the Play button to start recording The blinking red light becomes a steady red light indicating that WinDAT is recording 12 Speak into the microphone or play the input source to record 13 When you finish recording click the Stop button to stop recording 14 Click the Play button to hear what you just recorded If it is satisfactory choose Save from the File ...

Страница 43: ... end Editing WAV Files To edit digital audio files use the following procedure 1 Select the range that you want to manipulate by holding the mouse button down as the passage plays 2 Release the button at the end of the desired section 3 Click the Stop button 4 You can then manipulate this section as you require 5 To cut the section select Cut from the Edit menu 6 To paste the section you just cut ...

Страница 44: ...actory with the correct system parameters for your configuration Unless you add optional hardware you do not need to run Setup to operate your system However you might wish to run the Setup utility to set features that customize your system such as security features System configuration information is stored in a complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS chip backed up by a battery in the real ...

Страница 45: ...un Setup check the installation of optional memory by comparing the amount of memory installed with the amount of memory displayed by Setup change certain system operating parameters such as boot device sequence and keyboard parameters configure system connections for peripherals such as your diskette drive hard disks and devices connected to the printer port and serial ports customize your system...

Страница 46: ...in Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Copyright 1992 96 Phoenix Technologies Ltd Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit System Time 10 19 20 Item Specific Help System Date 02 12 1996 Diskette A 1 44 MB 3 Tab Shift Tab or Diskette B Not Installed Enter selects field IDE Adapter 0 Master C 1629 Mb IDE Adapter 0 Slave None IDE Adapter 1 Master None IDE Adapter 1 Slave None Video System EGA VGA Memory Cache Memor...

Страница 47: ...s a summary of Main Menu Setup parameters You can set some Main Menu parameters directly from this window or you can set them from the Main menu option in the legend bar The Field Help window or Item Specific Help the area on the right side of the screen This help area provides help information for the Setup option currently selected The legend bar the area at the bottom of the screen The legend b...

Страница 48: ...and dual IDE controllers The Advanced menu also provides menu items for setting parity and for setting parameters for large disks for example to use large disks with Windows NT Some of the Advanced features are accessible only with a Supervisor password when the Supervisor password is set Security Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords and the Backup and Virus check reminders Power Use...

Страница 49: ...ys Selects a different menu or arrow keys Moves the cursor up and down for item selection Tab or Shift Tab Cycles the cursor up and down for item selection Home or End Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of the window Page Up or Page Down Moves the cursor to the next or previous page F5 or Selects the Previous Value for the field F6 or or Space Selects the Next Value for the field F9 Loads the D...

Страница 50: ...tem Specific Help window on the right side of each menu displays the help text for the currently selected Setup option It updates as you move the cursor to each new field Pressing F1 or Alt H on any menu brings up the General Help window that describes the legend keys and their alternates The scroll bar on the right of any window indicates that there is more than one page of information in the win...

Страница 51: ...5 1 4 720KB 3 1 2 1 44MB 3 1 2 default A 2 88MB 3 1 2 Not Installed default B Selects the type of diskette drive in your system IDE Adapter User default Described in the following sections Video System Monochrome EGA VGA default CGA 80x25 Selects the default video device Memory Cache Described in the following sections Memory Shadow Enabled default Described in the following sections Boot Options ...

Страница 52: ...is 1 Master If you add a hard disk to the fast IDE port IDE1 connector the combination becomes 1 Master 1 Slave Change the jumper setting on the IDE device to set the device to master or slave see the documentation that comes with the device For multimedia systems the IDE hard disk and CD ROM reader are both Masters The hard disk drive is the Master on the primary connector and the CD ROM reader i...

Страница 53: ...he left of it Selecting the option displays IDE hard disk parameters Select an IDE Adapter option and set parameters for each hard disk separately Use the following table to configure the hard disk If your IDE hard disk features auto IDE type detection you need only to select the Autotype Fixed Disk parameter The system then automatically detects the hard disk type and sets the remaining parameter...

Страница 54: ... 63 Specifies the number of sectors per track Write Precomp 0 to 65534 None Specifies the number of the cylinder at which to change the write timing Multi Sector Transfers 2 4 8 16 Sectors Disabled Specifies the number of sectors in multi sector transfers LBA Mode Control Enabled Disabled default Sets LBA Mode Control on or off 32 Bit I O Enabled default Disabled Sets 32 bit I O to on or off Trans...

Страница 55: ...he shadows optional memory ROM located in specified segments of memory and can improve performance CAUTION Some add in cards particularly with on board firmware do not work properly when shadowed Memory Shadow Memory Shadow is always enabled This parameter is not user selectable Boot Options Your system might require a Supervisor password to set Boot parameters Select Boot Options directly from th...

Страница 56: ...umber of times you can attempt to boot the system If the system fails to boot on the set number of tries the Previous Boot Incomplete message appears and the system boots with default settings The default setting 3 gives you three tries to boot the system before the Previous Boot Incomplete message appears NumLock Select NumLock directly from the Main Menu summary window to display the Keyboard Fe...

Страница 57: ...nd before it begins to repeat the keystroke Keyboard Auto Repeat Delay 1 4 sec 1 2 sec default 3 4 sec 1 sec Key Click Enabled Disabled default Turns audible key click on or off THE ADVANCED MENU Accessing the Advanced menu might require a Supervisor password From the Advanced menu you can select the Integrated Peripherals menu See the following table for information on the Advanced menu parameter...

Страница 58: ...e an ISA graphics device installed Big Memory Mode Normal Alternate Selects the method the BIOS uses to report memory sizes over 64 MB to the operating system Select Normal for MS DOS and Windows Select Alternate for OS 2 and Windows NT Large Disk Access Mode DOS default Other Select DOS if you have DOS Select Other if you have another operating system such as Windows 95 or UNIX A large disk is on...

Страница 59: ...n Factory settings COM A default 3F8 IRQ4 COM B default 2F8 IRQ3 COM B Mode Serial Port IrDA default Serial Port enables COM B port as a serial port IrDA enables COM B port for IrDA transfers and IR remote control signals LPT Port Disabled 378 IRQ 7 default User selectable settings Auto Selects a unique address and interrupt request for the LPT port Auto selects the next available combination LPT ...

Страница 60: ...d channel Primary enables only the primary fast channel PS 2 Mouse Enabled default Disabled Enables disables PS 2 style mouse On board Stereo Sound Enabled default Disabled Enables disables integrated audio On board Surround Sound Enabled default Disabled Enables disables surround sound THE SECURITY MENU Selecting Security from the Main Menu displays a menu with system security options NOTE You ca...

Страница 61: ...r at either Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password on the menu displays a Set Password dialog box with the following prompts Enter new password Re enter new password To set a password type the password and press Enter Reenter your password and press Enter NOTE If you forget your password see Clearing Your Password in Chapter 5 See the following table for a description of the security feature...

Страница 62: ...us Requires the prior setting of a Supervisor password Password on Boot Disabled default Enabled Enabled requires a password on boot cold boot only no password required for warm boot Requires the prior setting of a Supervisor and or User password If disabled password s are required for entering Setup but are not required for booting If a Supervisor password is set and this option is disabled the B...

Страница 63: ...t after Sunday and monthly on the first boot of the month THE POWER MENU Selecting Power from the menu bar displays a screen with the power management parameters described in the following table A power management system reduces the amount of energy used after specified periods of inactivity The Power menu supports a Full On state a Standby state with partial power reduction and a Suspend state wi...

Страница 64: ...se Wakeup Enabled default Disabled Allows mouse activity to wake up system Power Management Mode Customize default Disabled Maximum Medium Minimum Maximum Medium and Minimum set power management options with predefined values Select Customize to select your own level of power management Sleep Timeout 15 min default Disabled User selectable Inactivity period required before partial power shutdown S...

Страница 65: ... them operative Unlike standard RAM memory NVRAM is sustained by a real time clock chip and stays on after you turn your system off After you save your selections the program displays this message Values have been saved to CMOS Press space to continue If you attempt to exit without saving the program asks if you want to save before exiting During bootup Setup attempts to load the values you saved ...

Страница 66: ...cksum bad run SETUP Press F1 to resume F2 to Setup The CMOS values have been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS Press F1 to resume the boot or F2 to run Setup with the ROM default values already loaded into the menus You can make other changes before saving the values to NVRAM Load Previous Values If during a Setup session you chang...

Страница 67: ...4 24 Setting System Parameters Save Changes Save Changes saves all the selections without exiting Setup You can return to the other menus if you want to review and change your selections ...

Страница 68: ...ions that require changing the jumper settings include the following You are upgrading your processor You are clearing the system board CMOS You are resetting your password CAUTION Jumpers are set correctly at the factory for your configuration If your system requires a jumper change change only the setting for that condition Otherwise keep the settings at their factory settings 5 ...

Страница 69: ...g a jumper setting 1 Power off and unplug the system and any peripherals 2 Remove the system unit cover see the Option Installation Center in your online documentation 3 Locate these jumpers on the system board see the following figure Processor Bus Speed jumpers Processor Voltage jumpers You may have to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers see the Option Installation Center...

Страница 70: ...Speed jumpers for your processor upgrade Change the jumper setting by lifting the plastic block and placing it on the appropriate pins as shown in the following figure NEC recommends using needle nose pliers to move a jumper BIOS Recovery Password Clear ATCLK Processor Bus Speed Processor Voltage ...

Страница 71: ...75 MHz Processor 50 MHz Bus Speed 90 MHz Processor 60 MHz Bus Speed 100 MHz Processor 66 MHz Bus Speed 120 MHz Processor 60 MHz Bus Speed 133 MHz Processor 66 MHz Bus Speed 150 MHz Processor 60 MHz Bus Speed 166 MHz Processor 66 MHz Bus Speed VRE VR 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Страница 72: ...ocess it is possible that the BIOS may be left in an unstable state Or you may want to return your system to the factory default settings Use the following procedure to recover your BIOS and to clear CMOS to the default factory settings CAUTION Clearing CMOS changes your setup configuration including hard disk settings 1 Power off the system and unplug any peripherals WARNING The system power must...

Страница 73: ...see the Option Installation Center in your online documentation 7 Connect system power cables and monitor 8 Power on the system The system displays a system configuration error message 9 Power off unplug the system and monitor and remove the cover 10 Remove the jumper block from the BIOS Recovery pins 11 If you removed any expansion boards replace them see the Option Installation Center in your on...

Страница 74: ... Clear jumper pins on the system board see the figure Locating system configuration jumpers earlier in this chapter You may have to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers see the Option Installation Center in your online documentation 4 Set a jumper on the Password Clear jumper pins 5 Replace the system unit cover see the Option Installation Center in your online documentation...

Страница 75: ...you removed any expansion boards replace them see the Option Installation Center in your online documentation 11 Replace the system unit cover 12 Power on the system 13 Run Setup to set a new password see Chapter 4 Setting System Parameters ...

Страница 76: ...commercial online service or Internet Fax Service to NEC s Technical Support Services Internet World Wide Web and NEC s FTP Site NEC s Technical Support Services If you have access to a modem and or fax machine telephone for Technical Support you can use the above services to obtain information about your system at any time day or night seven days a week Not only do these services provide general ...

Страница 77: ...ne telephone order the information you want by following the voice prompts and FastFacts will automatically fax the information to you If you are new to FastFacts you should first order one of the following catalogs Each catalog lists the available documents and their document numbers Current catalogs include Catalog 1 NEC Graphics Products Catalog 2 NEC CD ROM Printers and Disk Drive Products Cat...

Страница 78: ...tFacts Follow the automated instructions for ordering your document or catalog Press 2 if you want an introduction to FastFacts Follow the automated instructions for ordering your catalog or document 4 When prompted enter your fax number and name For international use first enter the international long distance access number 011 your country code your area code or city code then your fax number Th...

Страница 79: ... online service Log onto the BBS as follows 1 From the Windows for Workgroups Program Manager select Accessories and double click on Terminal NOTE If you have Windows 95 see the online help or your Windows 95 documentation to set the NEC BBS parameters and dial the BBS phone number 2 From the Settings menu click on Communications check that the settings match the following BBS parameters and click...

Страница 80: ...ch 6 Follow the screen prompts until the NECTECH Main Menu is displayed 7 At the Main Menu select J to join a conference Select Conference 1 for the desktop conference 8 From the Main Menu press F and Enter for the File menu 9 At the File menu select F for a list of downloadable files Follow the prompts to select a file for downloading CAUTION Executable files automatically format your diskette wh...

Страница 81: ...6 6 24 Hour Information Services After you complete downloading your file log off the BBS as follows 1 Press Enter to continue 2 Press G command for Goodbye Hangup 3 Press Enter ...

Страница 82: ...following steps to access America Online and NEC s online information services 1 Log onto America Online 2 At the opening screen click on Go To in the Main Menu 3 At the Go To menu click Keyword 4 At the prompt type either NECTECH or NEC then either press Enter or click on Go 5 At the NEC menu double click on one of the following topics then follow the prompts About NEC Terms and Conditions News P...

Страница 83: ...rd from CompuServe You must call the NEC Bulletin Board directly using the procedure explained earlier in this chapter Use the following steps to access CompuServe and NEC s online information services 1 Log onto CompuServe 2 At the opening screen click on Service type in NEC TECH at the prompt and click OK 3 At the NEC menu double click on one of the following topics then follow the prompts NEC B...

Страница 84: ...hange and NEC s online information services 1 Log onto the AT T Interchange 2 At the opening screen click on Interchange enter your password at the prompt and click on Connect 3 At the Main Menu click on Companies on Line 4 At the Companies on Line menu scroll down to and double click on NEC Technologies 5 At the NEC Technologies menu double click on one of the following topics and follow the prom...

Страница 85: ...ine or fax modem The fax number is 508 635 4666 When using the E mail or fax support service you should include the following words in the subject field for prompt response from the appropriate technical person Desktop desktop or minitower systems Monitor CD ROM Printer Notebook You should provide as much specific information about your questions as possible Also if you are sending a fax please in...

Страница 86: ...ess NEC s ftp file transfer protocol Site to download various files video drivers printer drivers BIOS updates The files are essentially the same files as on NEC s Bulletin Board Service To access the World Wide Web NEC Home Page enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator URL through your service http www nec com To access NEC s ftp Site enter the following Internet ftp address through ...

Страница 87: ...ough its Technical Support Center Direct assistance is available 24 hours a day seven days a week Call the NEC Technical Support Center toll free at 1 800 632 4525 Please have available your system s name model number serial number and as much information as possible about your system s problem before calling ...

Страница 88: ...the problem The problem is often one that you can solve yourself See the following sections in this chapter for help Problem Checklist See this section first to determine the cause of your problem Solutions to Common Problems Refer to this section to solve common minor problems Diagnostic Diskette If your system boots use the diagnostic diskette to determine and resolve the problem Getting Help Se...

Страница 89: ...l cables and power cords are securely connected Is the monitor screen blank or is the display hard to read Check that the monitor is on Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor Was a Non System Disk error message displayed when you started the system You have a diskette in the diskette drive Remove the diskette from drive A and restart the system Is your mouse or keyboard not res...

Страница 90: ...ower socket Check that the other end of the cable is plugged into a live properly grounded AC power outlet System does not boot and error message displayed on screen Run the Setup Utility Check that the parameters are set correctly particularly if you just installed an option System sounds continuous beeps Turn the system off wait at least five seconds and turn the system on If the beeps continue ...

Страница 91: ...tion See your operating system documentation Check the memory requirements of your software applications If required install additional SIMM memory If you added optional memory check that you correctly installed the SIMM memory System did not recognize additional SIMM memory You added only one SIMM stick SIMMs must be added in pairs Add a second SIMM of the same type System password forgotten Clea...

Страница 92: ...format it See your operating system documentation Check that the diskette size is 1 44 MB If the diskette drive busy lamp does not light when you load the diskette try a different diskette If this loads the problem is in the software Non System Disk or Disk Error message displayed If you are booting from the diskette drive insert a diskette with system files into drive A If a bootable diskette doe...

Страница 93: ...several seconds then back on There is constant movement on the screen A magnetic field is affecting your monitor Move any devices fan motor another monitor that generate magnetic fields away from your monitor The screen display is fuzzy or flickering graphics characters or garbage appears on the screen Check that your monitor is set up correctly and that all connections have been made Check that t...

Страница 94: ...ion The system does not see the CD ROM reader The drive designation is wrong and should be changed The CD ROM reader is assigned as drive E The CD ROM reader is not reading a disc Check that the disc is inserted in the CD tray with the label printed side up Check that the disc is a data disc not a music disc Try a different disc to see if the problem is limited to one disc The CD ROM disc does not...

Страница 95: ...software See Mixer Module in Chapter 3 Microphone Problems Check the following problem to see the possible cause and solution You get no response from the microphone Check that the microphone is connected to the microphone in connector on the back of your system Adjust the microphone MIC level through sound software DIAGNOSTIC DISKETTE If you are unable to resolve your system s problem using the P...

Страница 96: ...uire a modem or fax machine NEC s FastFacts Service NEC s Bulletin Board Service America Online Service CompuServe Online Service AT T Interchange Online Service E mail to NEC s Technical Support Services through a commercial online service or Internet Fax Service to NEC s Technical Support Services Internet NEC s Technical Support Services If you still need help continue with the suggestions that...

Страница 97: ... have ready as much information as possible about the problem you are having including any error messages that occurred NEC Warranty Non Warranty Repair Service NEC s repair service is designed to support your warranty and non warranty service activity Before you call for repair service see the previous sections in this chapter to determine if you can solve the problem yourself within your company...

Страница 98: ...R YOU Computers are everywhere More and more people sit at computers for longer periods of time This appendix explains how to set up your computer to fit your physical needs This information is based on ergonomics the science of making the workplace fit the needs of the worker Some nerve tendon and muscle disorders musculoskeletal disorders may be associated with repetitive activities improper wor...

Страница 99: ...susceptible to developing these disorders due to pre existing conditions or psychosocial factors see Pre existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors later in the appendix To reduce your risk of developing these disorders follow the instructions in this appendix If you experience discomfort while working at your computer or afterwards even at night contact a doctor as soon as possible Signs of dis...

Страница 100: ...ou use frequently within easy reach Adjust your workstation setup to the proper height as described in this appendix by lowering the table or stand that holds your computer equipment or raising the seat height of your chair To create more desk space you can put your computer base on the floor Adjust your chair Adjust your keyboard and mouse Adjust your monitor ...

Страница 101: ...ture throughout the day Check the following Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright position The backrest of your chair should support the inward curve of your back Use the entire seat and backrest to support your body Tilt the backrest slightly backwards The angle formed by your thighs and back should be 90 or more ...

Страница 102: ...otrest when attempts to adjust your chair and workstation fail to keep your feet flat Be sure that you have adequate clearance between the top of your thighs and the underside of your workstation Use armrests or forearm supports to support your forearms If adjustable the armrests or forearm supports should initially be lowered while all the other adjustments dis cussed in this appendix are made On...

Страница 103: ...ur wrists straight and use your entire arm when moving a mouse Do not grasp the mouse tightly Grasp the mouse lightly and loosely Adjust the keyboard height so that your elbows are near your body and your forearms are parallel to the floor with your forearms resting on either armrests or forearm supports in the manner described previously If you do not have armrests or forearm supports your upper ...

Страница 104: ...your wrists between typing Avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges Type with your wrists straight Instead of twisting your wrists sideways to press hard to reach keys move your whole arm Keep from bending your wrists hands or fingers sideways Press the keys gently do not bang them Keep your shoulders arms hands and fingers relaxed ...

Страница 105: ... the following when you position the monitor Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen Position your monitor no closer than 12 inches and no further away than 28 inches from your eyes The optimal distance is between 14 and 18 inches ...

Страница 106: ...kes it hard for you to see your screen use an anti glare filter Clean your monitor regularly Use a lint free non abrasive cloth and a non alcohol neutral non abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner to minimize dust Adjust the monitor s brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability Use a document holder placed close to the screen Position whatever you are looking at most of the time t...

Страница 107: ...longed periods follow these instructions Vary your tasks throughout the day Take frequent short breaks that involve walking stand ing and stretching During these breaks stretch muscles and joints that were in one position for an extended period of time Relax muscles and joints that were active ...

Страница 108: ...skeletal disorders include the following hereditary factors vascular disorders obesity nutritional deficiencies e g Vitamin B deficiency endocrine disorders e g diabetes hormonal imbalances connective tissue disorders e g arthritis prior trauma to the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back or legs prior musculoskeletal disorders aging fluid retention due to pregnancy poor physical conditioning and ...

Страница 109: ...when you type Is your keyboard directly in front of you Do you avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges Do you press the keys gently and not bang on them Checking Your Mouse Is your mouse at the same height as the keyboard and next to the keyboard Are your wrists straight and your touch light when moving the mouse Checking Your Monitor Did you adjust your monitor so that the top of the screen is a...

Страница 110: ...lar eye checkups Do you contact your doctor if you feel any sustained discomfort For more information on workstation setup see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations ANSI HFS Standard No 100 1988 The Human Factors Society Inc P O Box 1369 Santa Monica California 90406 This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr David Rempel of th...

Страница 111: ...ect 1 8 features 1 7 1 8 volume control 1 8 CMOS memory 4 1 RTC chip 4 1 values 4 22 4 23 CMOS jumper 5 5 COM ports 4 15 4 16 CompuServe 6 8 Configuration jumpers 5 2 Connectors 1 11 keyboard 1 12 mouse 1 12 network interface board 1 13 printer 1 11 serial port 1 11 VGA monitor connector 1 11 D Default parameters 4 23 Diagnostics Disk lamp 1 5 Diskette drive 1 6 controller 4 15 4 17 Documentation ...

Страница 112: ...system support 4 9 Information 2 5 Information services 6 1 America Online 6 7 AT T Interchange 6 9 CompuServe 6 8 E mail support 6 10 fax support 6 10 Internet 6 11 NEC bulletin board service 6 4 NEC technical support 6 12 NEC s FastFacts 6 2 NEC s ftp site 6 11 NEC s World Wide Web home page 6 11 World Wide Web 6 11 Internet 6 11 IR window 1 6 IrDA data transfer 1 5 J Jumpers CMOS 5 5 processor ...

Страница 113: ...ocumentation 2 2 2 3 P Parallel port 1 11 password clearing 5 7 Passwords 4 17 4 19 Peripheral parameters 4 15 4 16 Play CD 3 4 digital audio files 3 10 MIDI song file 3 7 Port IR 1 5 Power Bar 3 2 Power Bar buttons 3 3 Power button 1 4 Power lamp 1 5 Power management 4 20 4 21 Power saving features 1 4 Power supply features 1 12 Printer port 1 11 connector 1 11 settings 4 15 Problems 7 2 CD ROM 7...

Страница 114: ...anagement 4 20 Power menu 4 20 4 21 saving changes 4 22 4 24 Security menu 4 17 selecting a menu bar option 4 5 selecting a menu item 4 7 starting 4 3 system date 4 7 system time 4 7 using 4 4 video parameters 4 7 virus check reminder 4 20 Sound software 1 15 Speakerphone 1 11 1 15 Speakers 1 15 Supervisor password 4 17 4 19 Suspend button 1 4 Suspend mode 1 4 1 5 System board jumpers 5 2 T Techni...

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Страница 116: ... there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in stallation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation betwe...

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