NEC Laptop M380 User Manual
NEC VERSA M380  
Series  
Electronic User’s Guide  
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About Your Electronic User’s Guide  
The illustrations, colours and pictures shown are for descriptive purposes. They may vary  
slightly from country to country and the unit you purchase. Please refer to the finished product  
for final configurations. Specifications and model names are subject to change without notice.  
Note  
You may find that your notebook is not supplied with devices/accessories that can be  
used with your available slots/connections/ports. This is because the notebook you  
have purchased has been fitted with a wide range of slots/connections/ports, to  
allow you greater flexibility and options should you decide later on to use external or  
optional devices/accessories.  
Text Setup  
To make this document as easy to use as possible, additional texts will appear throughout. The  
following details the layout and meaning of these additional texts.  
Note  
Notes give particularly important information about an item being described.  
CAUTION  
Cautions indicate situations that can damage the notebook hardware or software.  
WARNING  
Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or even  
loss of life.  
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*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 yourself with your new notebook. It  
contains more information on your notebook, the devices and applications associated with it,  
setting up a healthy work environment, safety notices and Windows®.  
Visit our website at www.nec-computers-ap.com regularly to download the most up-to-date  
Electronic User’s Guide and print it for your reference.  
Note  
We recommend that you print this documentation. It will then be easily accessible  
even when your notebook is shut down. To print the Electronic User’s Guide, click  
“File” on the top menubar, and then click “Print” from the dropdown menu. You must  
have a printer installed and connected to be able to print.  
Print in small booklets using recycled paper. Make two-sided prints and copies using the  
“duplex” function, print multiple images/page per page, and print only the quantity you need  
at the time you need it. This gives you a handy way to store the booklet nearby and saves  
paper.  
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Basic Care and Handling Tips  
Protect the notebook from extremely low or high  
temperatures. Let the notebook warm (or cool) to room  
temperature before using it.  
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 hard drive.  
Keep the notebook dry.  
Do not wipe the notebook with a wet cloth or pour fluid onto  
it.  
Protect the notebook from strong physical 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 disconnect the power cords at the AC port of your notebook,  
please ensure that the power plug is disconnected from the AC power outlet.  
WARNING  
Do not place this notebook on your lap and/or allow it to be in contact with any part  
of your body while operating.  
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Notebook Care  
Follow these guidelines to maintain the condition and performance of your notebook.  
CAUTION  
Immediately turn off and unplug the notebook under the following conditions:  
• The power cord has been damaged or frayed.  
• Liquid has spilled on or into the notebook.  
• The notebook has been dropped or its casing has been damaged.  
Precautions for Notebook Use  
Take these precautions when using your notebook and AC adaptor:  
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Be aware that your notebook may radiate heat when used for an extended period of time.  
Avoid dropping or bumping the notebook, or the AC adaptor.  
Do not stack heavy objects on the notebook, the AC adaptor, or the battery packs.  
Do not place items near the notebook that could block its air vents and cause overheating.  
Avoid moving the notebook during operation, especially while the hard disk, floppy disk, or  
optical disc drive is being accessed.  
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When using the AC adaptor, make sure the power source falls within the notebook's  
compatibility range. Never use the AC adaptor if the voltage falls outside this range. Watch  
for this when travelling to other countries.  
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Shut down the notebook before attaching or removing non-plug-and-play devices.  
Disconnect the notebook from its AC power outlet if it is not going to be used for a long  
time. This will avoid damage from transient over-voltage.  
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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 hard drive.  
Avoid using the notebook or AC adaptor for extended periods under direct sunlight.  
Do not use the notebook in humid or dusty environments.  
Keep liquids and food away from the notebook.  
Turn notebook power off before cleaning it.  
Avoid exposing the notebook or AC adaptor to extreme changes in temperature or  
humidity. If it is unavoidable, allow your notebook to adjust to room temperature before  
use.  
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When cleaning the notebook, use a soft, clean, dry cloth. Avoid wiping the display surface  
with abrasive material, including rough fabric. Do not use a cleaning solution; this may  
damage the notebook's plastic surface.  
If the AC adaptor becomes extremely hot, unplug the adaptor and let it cool.  
Be sure to follow these power cord safety tips:  
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Unplug by gripping the plug only; do not pull on the cable.  
Place the power cord such that it cannot be tripped or stepped on, and do not place items  
directly on the power cord.  
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Use an AC power outlet that is as close as possible to the notebook.  
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Storage Requirements  
Store the notebook and AC adaptor in an environment that meets the following  
conditions:  
Should the temperature of the notebook suddenly rise or fall (for example, when you move the  
notebook from a cold place to a warm place), vapour may condense inside the notebook.  
Turning on the notebook under such conditions can damage the internal notebook  
components.  
Before turning on the notebook, wait until the notebook's internal temperature stabilises with  
the new environment and any internal moisture has evaporated.  
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Operate and store your notebook within the recommended temperatures and humidity  
levels.  
For more information, please refer to: Safety Notices → Product Storage  
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Environment Guidelines.  
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Keep the storage area free from vibration and magnetic fields.  
Keep the notebook and its components away from organic solvents or corrosive gases.  
Avoid leaving the notebook and its components under direct sunlight or near heat sources.  
Routine Cleaning  
CAUTION  
Never use harsh solutions, household cleaners, or spray cleaners that contain caustic  
materials on the notebook. These cleaners are usually high in alkalinity, making  
them very corrosive. Using these cleaners can cause the notebook’s plastic surface  
to crack or discolour.  
Clean or dust your notebook as follows:  
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LCD screen - carefully wipe the LCD screen with a soft cloth or special screen wipes  
designed for cleaning LCD screens. Special screen wipes are available from your local  
notebook dealer.  
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Notebook case - we recommend that you carefully wipe the case with a slightly damp, soft  
cloth.  
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Introducing Your NEC VERSA  
Getting to Know Your Notebook  
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 notebook in the manner  
described in the section on “Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment”.  
To get started, do the following:  
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Read the section on “Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment” for guidelines that help you  
use your notebook productively and safely. Information includes setting up and using your  
notebook while reducing your risk of developing nerve, muscle, or tendon disorders.  
For more information, please refer to: Setting Up a Healthy Work  
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Environment.  
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Read through this Electronic User’s Guide to familiarise yourself with the notebook.  
NEC VERSA  
The notebook offers you a portable system filled with exciting resources for home, business or  
travel.  
To settle in comfortably with your notebook, read the following sections and take a tour  
around your notebook!  
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The Front View of the Notebook  
Item  
Description  
A
Built-In Web  
Camera  
For video conferencing or taking pictures.  
The CyberLink YouCam webcam application can be launched by  
(For specific models  
only)  
double-clicking its icon  
from the Windows® desktop.  
B
C
LCD Panel  
Keyboard  
The notebook comes with a high resolution colour LCD display.  
Standard QWERTY key layout (models purchased may be  
shipped with country-specific keyboard layouts).  
D
Touchpad  
Works like a standard computer mouse. Simply move your  
fingertip over the touchpad to control the position of the  
cursor.  
Allows you to record mono sound with your notebook.  
E
F
Built-in Microphone  
Fingerprint Sensor  
(For specific models  
only)  
The Fingerprint Recognition Technology provides an added  
level of security and safeguard to your notebook.  
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Item  
Description  
A panel of several LEDs which indicate various system conditions.  
For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your  
NEC VERSA → LED Behaviour.  
G LEDs  
Page  
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H Email Button Press the button to launch the Microsoft® Outlook Express application.  
I
Windows®  
Internet  
Explorer®  
Button  
Press the button to launch the Windows® Internet Explorer® application.  
J
ECO Button  
with LED  
For ECO settings. Press the button to change the notebook into power  
saving mode.  
Indicator  
K Wireless  
LAN /  
Press the button to enable/disable Wireless LAN / Bluetooth® wireless  
technology on the notebook.  
If your notebook only has Wireless LAN and does not have Bluetooth®  
Bluetooth®  
wireless  
wireless technology:  
technology  
Button (For  
specific  
• The first press enables Wireless LAN.  
• The second press disables Wireless LAN.  
If your notebook has both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth® wireless  
models only)  
technology:  
• The first press enables ONLY Wireless LAN.  
• The second press enables ONLY Bluetooth® wireless technology.  
• The third press enables both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth® wireless  
technology.  
• The fourth press disables both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth® wireless  
technology.  
L
Power  
Button  
Press the button to switch on/off the notebook.  
Item  
Description  
A
B
C
FIR Port  
The FIR Port allows your notebook to communicate with other  
compatible infrared devices.  
Allows you to connect an external microphone.  
Microphone In  
Jack  
Lets you plug in stereo headphones or external speakers.  
Headphones Out  
Jack  
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The Back View of the Notebook  
Item  
Description  
A
AC Power Port  
Lets you attach the notebook to the AC Power source using the  
AC adaptor that comes with your notebook. Keep the notebook  
connected to AC Power whenever possible.  
This port can be used to connect your notebook to a LAN.  
B
C
LAN Port  
Port Replicator  
Connector  
Connects a port replicator, a device that contains common PC  
ports, such as serial and parallel ports, allowing you to connect  
to standard non-portable devices such as printers and  
monitors.  
D
Battery Bay  
Equipped with a rechargeable battery.  
The Left Side View of the Notebook  
Item  
Description  
This slot is for fitting a security cable device for extra  
protection of your notebook.  
Use this port to connect the notebook to an analogue  
telephone line for access to the internet.  
Each USB port allows you to connect USB-equipped  
peripheral devices such as printers, monitors and scanners to  
your notebook.  
A
B
C
Security Cable Slot  
Modem Port  
USB Ports  
This slot houses an optical drive. The optical drive that comes  
with your notebook depends on the configurations of the  
purchased notebook. Typically, your optical drive should be  
able to access most common optical discs such as CDs and  
DVDs.  
D
Optical Drive  
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The Right Side View of the Notebook  
Item  
Description  
Allows you to insert an ExpressCard™. This card is a hardware  
interface that replaces PC cards, allowing you to accept many  
types of external hardware such as external disk drives, TV  
tuner cards and additional memory.  
A
ExpressCard™ Slot  
Memory Card  
Reader  
This port allows you to read data from four different types of  
memory cards: MS, MMC, SD and xD.  
B
C
Use this port to daisy chain up to 63 IEEE 1394 (a high-speed  
interface) devices to your system. IEEE 1394 devices support  
plug-and-play connectivity for transfer rates of up to 400 MB/s.  
IEEE 1394 Port  
Use this port to connect to an external SATA hard disk drive.  
D
E
External SATA Port  
USB Port  
Each USB port allows you to connect USB-equipped peripheral  
devices such as printers, monitors and scanners to your  
notebook.  
This provides ventilation, to ensure your notebook’s  
temperature is optimal.  
F
Ventilator  
VGA Port  
G
Use this 15-pin port to attach an external VGA or analogue  
monitor to your notebook.  
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The Bottom View of the Notebook  
Item  
Description  
Secures the battery inside the battery bay.  
For more information, please refer to: Introducing  
Your NEC VERSA → Replacing the Battery.  
A
Battery Security  
Lock  
Page  
22  
B
C
Battery Bay  
Equipped with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery.  
Releases the battery from the battery bay.  
For more information, please refer to: Introducing  
Your NEC VERSA → Replacing the Battery.  
Battery Release  
Latch  
Page  
22  
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Keyboard  
The keyboard is equipped with many features. However the outlook of the keyboard may be  
slightly different from your actual unit. These include:  
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Function Keys (A) - function keys are available on the notebook keyboard. These keys  
work together with the Fn key to activate special functions. Function keys are application-  
driven. For more information, please refer to the note on “Function Keys”.  
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Numeric Keypad (B) - pressing Fn+Num Lock on the keyboard activates the numeric  
keypad numbers and functions printed in blue at the bottom right corner of the keys. The  
keypad lets you type numbers and mathematical operators (+, -) as you would on a  
calculator. The keypad is ideal for entering long lists of numbers. When you press  
Fn+Num Lock again, the keys revert to their normal functions as typewriter keys.  
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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) - use the following two keys to facilitate your work.  
Shortcut/Application key - provides quick access to shortcut  
menus. (This key acts like a mouse’s right-click button.)  
Floating Windows® key - displays the Start menu. (The  
outlook of the Floating Windows® key depends on the  
notebook you purchase.)  
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Cursor Control keys (E) - cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen.  
On the screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block, or vertical bar depending on the  
application. The cursor indicates where the next typed character/text will be inserted.  
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LED Behaviour  
Item  
Description  
Green  
Indicates that Num Lock is activated.  
Indicates that Caps Lock is activated.  
Indicates that Scroll Lock is activated.  
Num Lock  
LED Indicator  
Caps Lock  
Green  
LED Indicator  
Scroll Lock LED  
Indicator  
Green  
Indicates that the notebook is accessing  
the hard disk drive.  
HDD Access  
Blinks Green  
LED Indicator  
Indicates that notebook is active.  
Power LED  
Indicator  
Green  
Indicates that notebook is in standby  
mode.  
Blinks Green  
If connected to AC power, this means the  
battery is fully charged. Otherwise, this  
means the battery is fully discharged.  
Indicates that the battery is charging.  
Battery Charge  
LED Indicator  
Green  
Green &  
Orange  
Indicates a low battery capacity.  
Flashing  
Orange  
Indicates an error. Try removing and  
reinstalling the battery.  
Blinks Red  
Note  
The battery may be overheating and therefore cannot start  
charging. Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet and  
allow both the notebook and battery to cool to room  
temperature.  
Note  
Connect the AC adaptor cable into the power port on the  
notebook when the battery is in warning or low status.  
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.  
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Description  
Green  
Item  
Indicates that Wireless LAN is enabled and  
notebook is connected to a network.  
Wireless LAN  
LED Indicator  
The Bluetooth® wireless technology is  
enabled.  
Bluetooth®  
wireless  
technology LED  
Indicator (For  
specific models  
only)  
Blue  
Note  
This LED only lights up if your notebook is equipped with a  
Bluetooth® wireless technology board.  
Green  
This indicates that “ECO” mode is enabled.  
ECO LED  
indicator  
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Function Keys  
Function keys are available on the notebook keyboard. These keys work together with Fn key  
to activate special functions.  
Function keys are application-driven.  
The following function key combinations are pre-programmed for the notebook.  
Function Key  
Fn + F2  
Description  
Toggles display. This switches your view between different displays (if  
you have any).  
Fn + F3  
Enables/Disables the touchpad. You can enable the touchpad for  
increased mobility or disable it when using an external mouse.  
Fn + F4  
Fn + F5  
Fn + F7  
Lowers the brightness of your screen display.  
Increases the brightness of your screen display.  
Lowers the volume of your sound/audio system.  
Increases the volume of your sound/audio system.  
Fn + F8  
Fn + F9  
Switches the audio/sound to mute. This is to switch off sound without  
interrupting playback of media.  
Fn + F12  
Enables the Sleep mode. Pressing this tells the notebook to go into  
standby, shutting down disk activity and lowers energy consumption.  
Power Button  
Use the Power button in the following ways:  
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Press the Power button to power on.  
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Press the Power button to move from Standby mode and to proceed with normal  
operations.  
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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 you left off. Standby mode shuts down all devices in the  
notebook while retaining data and notebook status.  
For more information, please refer to: Windows Vista® Operating System  
Page  
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Optional Accessories  
For more information on accessories, please refer to or contact to the local sales  
representative near you.  
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Using the Touchpad  
The touchpad is an easy way to control the cursor with your finger. Lightly glide your  
finger across the touchpad and the cursor will replicate your movement on the screen.  
To use the touchpad, you can:  
• Single tap the touchpad, or single click on the left button, equivalent to a single click of  
the primary mouse button.  
• Double tap the touchpad, or double click on the left button, equivalent to a double click  
of the primary mouse button.  
• Click the left button and hold, then drag your finger across the touchpad, equivalent to a  
click and drag of the primary mouse button.  
Item  
Description  
A
B
C
D
E
Touchpad  
This device replaces the mouse and is for positioning the cursor  
on a notebook display screen.  
Scroll Lock Icon This section of the touchpad allows you to scroll your view up or  
down on compatible applications.  
Left Button  
This is the primary button. Clicking it usually selects the item  
your cursor is pointing at.  
Right Button  
Clicking this button usually opens a menu of options available for  
the item currently selected.  
Fingerprint  
Sensor (For  
specific models  
only)  
The Fingerprint Recognition Technology provides an added level  
of security and safeguard to your notebook.  
Note  
This sensor will only function if the notebook you purchased has  
Fingerprint Reader capabilities.  
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Touchpad Icon  
Icon Name  
Function  
• Lightly glide your finger across the icon and the cursor will  
replicate your scrolling movement on the screen.  
• To scroll up, glide your finger up the icon.  
Scroll Lock  
Icon  
• To scroll down, glide your finger down the icon.  
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 double-tap  
capability may be lost.  
Touchpad Tips  
Follow these basic ergonomic tips while working:  
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Use a light touch on the touchpad surface.  
Set up the notebook with your keyboard and touchpad at a comfortable height. Keep  
your forearms parallel to the floor. Your wrists should be relaxed and straight.  
While using the keyboard and touchpad, keep your shoulders and arms as relaxed as  
possible.  
Take regular breaks from the notebook to rest your eyes. Perform stretching exercises  
to relax your fingers, hands, wrists, forearms and shoulders.  
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Power Sources  
The notebook can be powered using two different sources, making it a truly portable system.  
Operate your notebook just about anywhere using one of the following power sources:  
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The AC adaptor connected to an AC power outlet (usually on a wall).  
The battery pack.  
For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC VERSA → Using  
Page  
the Battery.  
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Read the following sections for specific information about using the power sources.  
AC Adaptor  
Use the AC adaptor and power cable that come with your notebook to run your notebook on  
AC power, or to recharge 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 country. Failure to use the correct power cord/cable may  
result in electrical shock.  
WARNING  
Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adaptor. The AC adaptor has no user-  
replaceable or serviceable parts inside. Dangerous voltage in the AC adaptor can  
cause serious personal injury or death. The AC adaptor is intended for use with a  
notebook and must meet EN609050 standards.  
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Connecting the AC Adaptor  
Connect the AC adaptor as follows:  
1. Connect the AC adaptor cable into the power port on the notebook.  
2. Plug one AC adaptor cable into the adaptor.  
3. Connect the AC adaptor cable to grounded 100- or 240-volt, 50- or 60-Hz AC power outlet.  
CAUTION  
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Do not cover or place objects on the AC adaptor. Keeping the adaptor clear of  
objects lets the adaptor cool properly during use.  
•
Only use the AC adaptor that comes with your notebook. Although other  
adaptors look similar, using them can damage your notebook.  
Powering The Notebook On and Off  
To power on, locate the power button (or switch) and press or switch it on.  
CAUTION  
This equipment uses an ungrounded power cable. Replace the cord if it becomes  
damaged. The cord must be rated for at least 250VAC at 10 amps, and must  
indicate international safety agency approval. The plug must be a type appropriate  
for the country 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 charged at the factory, transit and shelf time may  
reduce the initial battery charge. We recommend that the first time you use your  
notebook, you connect it to AC power using the AC adaptor. This also recharges your  
battery.  
When the battery capacity is low, always respond by immediately saving your data, and  
connecting your notebook to the AC adaptor. If an AC adaptor is not available, change the  
battery using the battery replacement procedure.  
For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC VERSA → Replacing  
Page  
the Battery.  
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If you do not take any action, the notebook will automatically go into Hibernation (Save To  
File) mode.  
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WARNING  
To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion, adhere to the following:  
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Keep the battery away from extreme heat.  
Keep metal objects away from the battery terminals to prevent a short circuit.  
Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay.  
Read the precautions printed on the battery (if any).  
Remember to unplug the AC adaptor cable from the power port on the notebook  
and from the grounded AC power outlet after your notebook is fully charged,  
when your notebook is not in use or when you know that your notebook will be  
unattended for long hours.  
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Do not disassemble the battery.  
Charging the Battery  
Charge time depends on whether or not you are using the notebook.  
For maximum battery performance, fully discharge the battery before recharging it. To do so,  
unplug the AC adaptor, turn off power management features (through BIOS Setup and  
Windows® power management), and turn on the notebook. Once the battery is fully  
discharged, plug in the AC adaptor and recharge the battery.  
Precautions for Recharging the Battery  
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Adhere to the following precautions when recharging the battery.  
•
Use only the battery charger designed for your notebook battery type. Different NEC  
VERSA models require different batteries and battery chargers.  
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.  
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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 more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC VERSA → Replacing  
Page  
the Battery.  
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Conserving Battery Power  
The battery performance is affected by the following conditions:  
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When it is new and fully charged.  
When no peripherals are connected to your notebook.  
When you have no options installed.  
While on the road, it is important to be aware of the simple things you can do to extend the  
life of the notebook's main battery. For instance, turning down the screen brightness (specific  
function key) extends battery life.  
Power Management Features  
Enabling power management features increases battery life.  
The Hibernate power management state, also known as Save-To-File (STF), saves the  
notebook's current working environment to the notebook's hard drive, then powers down the  
notebook to conserve battery power. You can configure your power management settings to  
enter hibernation when your notebook reaches a critical low battery stage.  
For more information, please refer to: Windows Vista® Operating System  
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Battery Precautions  
To prevent accidental battery ignition, rupture, or explosion, adhere to the following  
precautions.  
WARNING  
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only  
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used  
batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.  
To avoid personal injury and property damage, read these battery precautions on  
handling, charging and disposing batteries:  
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Keep the battery away from heat sources including direct sunlight, open fires,  
microwave ovens and high-voltage containers. Temperatures over 60ºC may  
cause damage.  
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•
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Do not drop or impact the battery.  
Do not solder the battery.  
Do not puncture the battery.  
Do not use a battery that appears damaged or deformed, has any rust on its  
casing, is discoloured, overheats, or emits 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.  
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If the battery leaks:  
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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 gets into the eyes, DO NOT RUB. Rinse with clean water  
immediately and seek professional medical assistance.  
Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire. There is a  
danger of ignition or explosion.  
Replacing the Battery  
This section describes how to remove and replace the primary battery.  
WARNING  
To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion, strictly adhere to the following:  
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•
•
•
Keep the battery away from extreme heat.  
Keep metal objects away from the battery terminals to prevent a short circuit.  
Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay.  
Read the precautions printed on the battery (if any).  
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Removing the Battery in your Notebook  
CAUTION  
Be sure to save your data before replacing the battery pack or connecting the AC  
adaptor. Failure to do so can result in data loss.  
Save your files, exit Windows®, and turn  
off system power.  
1
Close the LCD panel and turn the  
system over.  
CAUTION  
Be extra careful to avoid damage to  
your notebook  
2
Unlock the battery security lock.  
3
Hold the latch to the "Unlock" position.  
4
Slide the battery outwards to remove  
the battery.  
5
Note  
Place your notebook in this position and follow the steps stated to remove the  
battery.  
Installing the Battery in your Notebook  
Insert the new battery as follows:  
Turn the notebook over.  
CAUTION  
Be extra careful to avoid damage  
to your notebook.  
1
Make sure you unlock the battery  
security lock.  
2
Align the battery with the battery  
3
bay slot and connector.  
Place the battery into the battery  
bay. Carefully press and secure  
the battery into the battery bay.  
4
Make sure you lock the battery  
security lock.  
5
Note  
Place your notebook in this position and follow the steps stated to install the battery.  
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Handling the Battery  
Review the following before handling the notebook battery.  
CAUTION  
Only use the type of battery specifically designed for the notebook. Using other NEC  
VERSA batteries, other manufacturer's batteries, or using a combination of very old  
and new batteries can cause battery and equipment performance to deteriorate.  
Turn off the notebook 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:  
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Shorter work times.  
Discolouration, warping.  
Hot to the touch.  
Strange odour.  
Disposing of the Battery  
Before disposing of the battery, put adhesive tape on the connectors. Contact your local waste  
management officials for information regarding environmentally sound collection, recycling and  
disposal of batteries.  
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Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vista®  
Your notebook comes with a hardware program called BIOS Setup that allows you to view  
and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also allows you to set password features that protect  
your notebook from unauthorised use.  
Use BIOS Setup to:  
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Set the current time and date.  
Customise your operating system to reflect your notebook hardware.  
Secure your notebook with a password.  
Balance your performance needs with power conservation.  
Entering BIOS Setup  
The BIOS Setup can be accessed during the startup or booting of your notebook. Just press  
<F2> when the following prompt appears.  
“Press <F2> to run CMOS Setup or <F12> to Boot on Network”  
When you press <F2> to enter BIOS Setup, the system interrupts the Power-On Self-Test  
(POST) and displays the current complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) RAM  
settings.  
If the system detects an error during POST, it prompts you with a double beep and the  
message: "Press <F1> to resume." If you press <F2>, the system enters BIOS Setup  
automatically. If you want to fix the error, carefully read the error message that appears  
above the prompt (taking notes if you want), and press <F2>. You will see this message if  
your system’s CMOS battery (which provides power to maintain system configuration settings)  
has become fully discharged.  
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.  
Boot - use this menu to set the boot sequence.  
Exit - use this menu to exit BIOS Setup with various save or discard options.  
Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the Setup menu to make the selections  
or exit the current menu.  
The exact menu may be different from the notebook you purchase depending on the  
mainboard type.  
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Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows® XP  
Your notebook comes with a hardware program called BIOS Setup that allows you to view  
and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also allows you to set password features that protect  
your notebook from unauthorised use.  
Use BIOS Setup to:  
•
•
•
•
Set the current time and date.  
Customise your operating system to reflect your notebook hardware.  
Secure your notebook with a password.  
Balance your performance needs with power conservation.  
Entering BIOS Setup  
The BIOS Setup can be accessed during the startup or booting of your notebook. Just press  
<F2> when the following prompt appears.  
“Press <F2> to Enter BIOS Setup - <F8> to Display Boot Order”  
When you press <F2> to enter BIOS Setup, the system interrupts the Power-On Self-Test  
(POST) and displays the current CMOS RAM settings.  
If the system detects an error during POST, it prompts you with a double beep and a message:  
"Press <F1> to resume." If you press <F2>, the system enters BIOS Setup automatically. If  
you want to fix the error, carefully read the error message that appears above the prompt  
(taking notes if you want), and press F2. You will see this message if your CMOS battery has  
become fully discharged.  
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 BIOS Setup with various save or discard options.  
Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the Setup menu to make the selections  
or exit the current menu.  
The exact menu may be different from the notebook you purchase depending on the  
mainboard type.  
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Updating the BIOS  
Please note that these settings are rarely changed by the common user as factory settings are  
usually updated, and should only be accessed or changed by an experienced user.  
The BIOS is the code transmitted onto your notebook's Flash ROM. As indicated in this  
chapter, you use the BIOS Setup utility to configure your notebook's software and hardware  
features. Only update your notebook’s BIOS using the update files specific to your notebook’s  
model.  
CAUTION  
You only need to update the BIOS if significant improvements or fixes have been  
made to the current system BIOS. Your authorised dealer or Support Services  
representative can help you determine this.  
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Windows Vista® Operating System Introduction  
(Only applicable to Windows Vista®)  
The operating system is the most important program that runs on a computer. Every computer  
must have an operating system to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic  
tasks, such as recognising input from the 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 a version of the Windows® operating system.  
Windows Vista® Operating Systems  
The Windows Vista® operating systems provide a means of running applications, navigating  
through your file structure, and using your notebook. Each operating system offers its own  
look and tools through an easy-to-use graphical interface.  
Windows Vista® Operating System Setup  
For Windows Vista® Operating system setup  
When you switch on the notebook, the message “©Microsoft Corporation” will be displayed.  
Please wait a while for the First page of set up Windows® screen to be displayed.  
Note  
The procedure described below applies to 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.  
3: Username and picture selection screen.  
Enter a username and password (optional) and also choose a picture at the bottom of the  
screen to represent your user account. Click the Next button.  
4: Notebook name and desktop background selection screen.  
Enter a notebook name then choose a desktop background from 6 options available at the  
bottom of the screen. Click the Next button.  
5: Helping protect Windows® automatically screen.  
There are 3 options available; read each description and click your preferred option.  
6: Time and date settings screen.  
Choose and set appropriate Time Zone, Date and Time. Click the Next button.  
7: Notebook’s current location screen.  
This page only appears if your notebook is connected to a network. There are 3 options  
available; read each description and click your preferred option.  
8: Thank you! screen.  
Click the Start button to complete the Windows Vista® operating system installation.  
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Dual Boot (2 languages)  
*For Hong Kong dual boot models only  
There are 2 language versions of the Windows Vista® operating system available on this  
notebook, that is, in English and Traditional Chinese. When you start your notebook for the  
first time, you are required to choose either one of the operating system languages you prefer  
(please refer to the screen illustration below). Please select the language you prefer carefully  
as this can only be done once.  
You will see the message "©Microsoft Corporation” displayed on your screen. Please wait for a  
moment while the initial Windows® setup screen loads.  
For more information, please refer to: Windows Vista® Operating System  
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IMPORTANT  
Windows® Language Selection  
*This option is applicable to Hong Kong dual boot models only.  
CAUTION  
Once you have selected the language you prefer, your operating system will be  
installed with the selected language permanently. You will not be able to change this  
selection for the operating system language.  
Referring to the guide provided above, please follow the on screen instructions accordingly.  
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Windows Vista® Operating System  
Windows Vista® operating system features include a Desktop with room to manoeuvre, a  
taskbar for quick access to a variety of system functions, state-of-the-art plug and play  
support, powerful system utilities, enhanced entertainment features and a fully integrated  
Internet experience.  
Among the new features are:  
Windows® Explorer – Windows® Explorer has also had its functionality expanded. Explorer  
windows now are 3-paned, with extra information and functionality in the middle window.  
Preview Applet – For viewing and editing images. An enhanced Preview Applet is included  
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.  
Desktop Icons  
With Windows Vista®, the following icons* are installed on your Desktop:  
Recycle Bin – Gives you a container in which to put and discard unwanted files or allows you  
to restore these same files back to their original location.  
Taskbar Icons  
With Windows Vista®, a number of icons appears on the taskbar. Use the cursor to hover over  
the icon and display its function. Right-click on the icon to display its menu options, or double-  
click on the icon to launch it.  
Right click an empty area of the taskbar and select Properties to recognise the taskbar.  
For more information, please refer to: Windows Vista® Operating System  
Page  
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The quick launch on the left hand side of the taskbar can be hidden or active. The notification  
area on the right hand side of the taskbar can be easily configured, for instance, to hide icons  
that are not used frequently. Some hardware items or software titles will place a small icon in  
this area, allowing you to easily recognise and control their settings or status (examples are  
virus scanners, printers, PC cards).  
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 Vista® online  
help. To do this, click on Start button  
, and select Help and Support.  
Depending on the version of Windows Vista® installed on your notebook or if you have  
deactivated certain programs, the icons described here may differ slightly and/or may be  
accompanied by others.  
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Start Menu  
The Start menu features a whole new look and feel. The Windows® Internet Explorer icon has  
a prominent place now. You will also notice that Windows Vista® places your frequently used  
programs in the white area of the Start menu. It is 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  
, right-click on Computer and select Properties.  
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Managing System Power (Windows Vista® Operating System)  
In the Windows Vista® operating system environment, your notebook manages its power  
resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) while the notebook is  
powered on using AC or battery (DC) power. ACPI enables the operating system to manage  
the power given to each attached device and to turn off a device when not in use.  
Take advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your notebook to:  
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Minimise battery drain.  
Preserve the life of your notebook.  
Save time. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you don’t have to reboot,  
just press the Power button to resume notebook operation.  
Windows Vista® Operating System Power Options Properties  
In Windows Vista® operating system, most ACPI power management settings are controlled  
through Windows® Power Options, not through the BIOS Setup utility, unless otherwise noted.  
To access Windows® Power Options, click the Start button  
, 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  
Defines the most appropriate power  
scheme for your notebook.  
Power Saver High Performance  
Turn off monitor  
(plugged in)  
½/3/5/10/15/25/30/45  
minutes  
Selects the time delay before your  
LCD panel turns off.  
½/3/4/5 hours  
Never  
Turn off monitor  
(running on batteries)  
½/3/10/15/20/25/30/45  
minutes  
Selects the time delay before your  
LCD panel turns off.  
½/3/4/5 hours  
Never  
Turn off hard disks  
(plugged in)  
3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45  
minutes  
Selects the time delay before your  
hard disk(s) power down.  
½/3/4/5 hours  
Never  
Turn off hard disks  
(running on batteries)  
3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45  
minutes  
Selects the time delay before your  
hard disk(s) power down.  
½/3/4/5 hours  
Never  
System Sleep (plugged ½/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45  
Selects the system sleep timeout  
period for your notebook when  
running under AC power.  
in)  
minutes  
2/3/4/5 hours  
Never  
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System Sleep (running ½/3/5/10//20/25/30/45  
Selects the system sleep timeout  
period for your notebook when  
running under DC power.  
on batteries)  
minutes  
½/3/4/5 hours  
Never  
System Hibernates  
(plugged in)  
Never  
Selects the system hibernation  
timeout period for your notebook  
when running under AC power.  
System Hibernates  
(running on batteries)  
Never  
Selects the system hibernation  
timeout period for your notebook  
when running under DC power.  
Default settings are shown in red.  
Alarms  
Use the Alarms tab to define the point at which the battery alarm activates. Define the alarm  
to either sound, display 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 auditive.  
Alarm Action  
Sleep  
Allows you to define which  
action is taken by the  
notebook when the alarm goes  
off.  
Hibernate  
Shut down  
Do nothing  
Critical battery alarm  
3%  
0-100%  
Allows you to define a critical  
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  
Allows you to define which  
action is taken by the  
notebook when the alarm goes  
off.  
Default settings are shown in red.  
Advanced  
The Advanced tab allows you to select the power-saving settings you want to use.  
Parameter  
Options  
Description  
Always show icon on taskbar Checked  
Unchecked  
Determines whether or not  
the Power Meter icon displays  
on the taskbar.  
Prompt for password when  
notebook resumes from  
standby  
Checked  
Unchecked  
Determines whether or not  
the notebook prompts for  
your Windows® password  
when resuming from Standby.  
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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  
Defines the system action  
when the Power button is  
used.  
Do nothing  
Ask me what to do  
Default settings are shown in red.  
Tips for Using Windows Vista®  
For more information, we advise you to check out the new features specific to 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 address these issues and  
deliver solutions to you as soon as possible.  
Please visit our “Questions and Answers” website frequently to obtain the latest information  
and updates regarding your notebook:  
http://www.nec-computers-ap.com/faq/vista.asp  
Lastly, when you run MDVD Creator program, a section might be hidden depending on the  
screen resolution. In this case, please resize the window by dragging the sides.  
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Windows® XP Operating System Introduction  
(Only applicable to Windows® XP)  
The operating system is the most important program that runs on a computer. Every computer  
must have an operating system to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic  
tasks, such as recognizing input from the 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 operating system offers its own  
look and tools through an easy-to-use graphical interface.  
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Windows® XP Operating System Setup  
For Windows® XP Operating system setup  
When you switch on the notebook, the message “©Microsoft Corporation” will be displayed.  
Please wait a while for the First page of set up Windows® screen to be displayed.  
Note  
The procedure described below applies to systems featuring either modem and / or  
LAN capabilities. Some of these screens may otherwise not appear.  
1. Welcome to Windows® operating system screen.  
Click the Next button in the lower right corner.  
2. The End User License Agreement screen.  
Carefully read the license agreement, and click in the relevant white circle to accept its  
terms. Click the Next button.  
3. What's your computer's name? screen.  
If applicable, choose a name for your notebook that will help you identify it on your  
network. Enter the computer name and description and click the Next button.  
4. How will this computer connect to the Internet? screen.  
Choose your connection by checking either Telephone modem, Digital Subscriber Line  
(DSL) or cable modem or Local Area Network (LAN). Click the Next button.  
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If you selected Telephone modem, go directly to step 7.  
If you selected DSL or cable modem, go directly to step 5.  
If you selected Local Area 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.  
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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 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 connection screen.  
Enter the required settings to set up your Internet account, and click the Next button.  
7. Ready to register with Microsoft Windows®? screen.  
Please note that registration is optional. Check your preferred option, and click the Next  
button.  
•
If you chose to register with Microsoft®, enter your personal data in the Collecting  
Registration Information screen. Click the Next button.  
8. Who will use this computer? screen.  
Type the name of each person who will use this computer. These names will appear on the  
Welcome screen in alphabetical order. When you start Windows®, simply click on your  
name on the Welcome screen to begin. At least one name must be entered. When this is  
done, click the Next button.  
9. Thank you! screen.  
Click the Finish button to complete the Windows® XP operating system installation.  
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Dual Boot (2 languages)  
*For Hong Kong dual boot models only  
There are 2 language versions of the Windows® XP operating system available on this  
notebook, that is, in English and Traditional Chinese. When you start your notebook for the  
first time, you are required to choose either one of the operating system languages you prefer  
(please refer to the screen illustration below). Please select the language you prefer carefully  
as this can only be done once.  
You will see the message "©Microsoft Corporation” displayed on your screen. Please wait for a  
moment while the initial Windows® setup screen loads.  
For more information, please refer to: Windows® XP Operating System  
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IMPORTANT  
Windows® Language Selection  
*This option is applicable to Hong Kong dual boot models only.  
When you have made the decision, you will be required to reconfirm the operating system  
language (please refer to the picture below).  
Chinese language system  
installation  
English language system  
installation  
CAUTION  
By pressing the Yes button, the operating system language which you have  
chosen will be your permanent language. You will not be able to change this  
selection again.  
Once you have completed these steps, the “Welcome to Windows® operating system”  
screen will appear.  
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Introduction  
Windows® XP Operating System  
The Windows® XP operating system features include a Desktop with room to manoeuvre, a  
taskbar for quick access to a variety of system functions, state-of-the-art plug and play  
support, powerful system utilities, enhanced entertainment features and a fully integrated  
Internet experience.  
Among the new features are:  
•
Fast User Switching - You may now switch users more easily, as a new user can log in  
while retaining the other user’s system state. A user does not have access to the other  
user’s running applications.  
•
•
Windows® Explorer - Windows® Explorer has also had its functionality expanded. Explorer  
windows now are 3-paned, with extra information and functionality in the middle window.  
Preview Applet - For viewing and editing images. An enhanced Preview Applet is included  
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 edition.  
The Professional edition also includes support for:  
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Remote Desktop - allows you to remotely access your notebook from another computer  
in order to work with all of your data and applications while away from your office.  
Off-line Files and Folders - allows you to access files & folders on a network share when  
disconnected from the server.  
Encrypting File System - protects sensitive data in files that are stored on disk using the  
NTFS file system.  
•
•
•
Access Control - restricts access to selected files, applications, and other resources.  
Multi-processing.  
Windows® operating system servers and management solutions.  
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Desktop Icons  
With Windows® XP operating system, the following icons* are installed on your Desktop:  
•
•
Recycle Bin - Gives you a container in which to put and discard unwanted files or allows  
you to restore these same files back to their original location.  
Windows® Internet Explorer® - Provides your default Internet program.  
Taskbar Icons  
With Windows® XP operating system, a number of icons appears on the taskbar. Use the  
cursor to hover over the icon and display its function. Right-click on the icon to display its  
menu options, or double-click on the icon to launch it.  
Right click an empty area of the taskbar and select Properties to customise the taskbar (refer  
to the section on “Tips” for more information). The quick launch (A), i.e. the left hand side of  
the taskbar can be hidden or active. The notification area (B), i.e. the right hand side of the  
taskbar, can be easily configured, for instance, to hide icons that are not used frequently.  
Some hardware items or software titles (such as virus scanners, printers and PC cards) will  
place a small icon in this area, allowing you to easily customise and control their settings or  
status.  
The following icons* normally appear in the notification area:  
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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 help. To do this, click on Start, and select Help and Support.  
* Depending on the version of Windows® XP operating system installed on your notebook or if  
you have deactivated certain programs, the icons described here may differ slightly and/or  
may be accompanied by others.  
Start Menu  
The Start menu features a whole new look and feel. The Windows® Internet Explorer® and  
Microsoft® Outlook Express icons have a prominent place now. You will also notice that  
Windows® XP operating system places your frequently used programs in the white area of the  
Start menu. It is 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.  
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Technical Support Information  
Technical support information is available in Windows® XP operating system.  
1. Select Start, right-click on My Computer and select Properties.  
2. On the General tab, click on the Support Information button.  
Managing System Power (Windows® XP Operating System)  
In the Windows® XP operating system environment, your notebook manages its power  
resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) while the notebook is  
powered on using AC or battery (DC) power. ACPI enables the operating system to manage  
the power given to each attached device and to turn off a device when not in use.  
Take advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your notebook to:  
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Minimise battery drain.  
Preserve the life of your notebook.  
Save time. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you don’t have to reboot,  
just press the Power button to resume notebook operation.  
Windows® XP Operating System Power 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 schemes  
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 Schemes  
VERSA  
Home/office desk  
Always On  
Defines the most appropriate  
power scheme for your  
notebook.  
Turn off monitor (plugged in)  
1/2/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45  
minutes  
Selects the time delay before  
your LCD panel turns off.  
1/2/3/4/5 hours  
Never  
Turn off monitor (running on  
batteries)  
1/2/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45  
minutes  
1/2/3/4/5 hours  
Never  
Selects the time delay before  
your LCD panel turns off.  
Turn off hard disks (plugged  
in)  
3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45  
minutes  
Selects the time delay before  
your hard disk(s) power down.  
1/2/3/4/5 hours  
Never  
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Turn off hard disks (running  
on batteries)  
3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45  
minutes  
1/2/3/4/5 hours  
Never  
Selects the time delay before  
your hard disk(s) power down.  
System Standby (plugged in) 1/2/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45  
Selects the system standby  
timeout period for your  
notebook when running under  
AC power.  
minutes  
1/2/3/4/5 hours  
Never  
System Standby (running on  
batteries)  
1/2/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45  
minutes  
1/2/3/4/5 hours  
Never  
Selects the system standby  
timeout period for your  
notebook when running under  
DC power.  
System Hibernates (plugged  
in)  
25/30/45 minutes  
1/2/3/4/5/6 hours  
Never  
Selects the system hibernation  
timeout period for your  
notebook when running under  
AC power.  
Default settings are shown in red.  
Alarms  
Use the Alarms tab to define the point at which the battery alarm activates. Define the alarm  
to either sound, display 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  
Allows you to define which  
action is taken by the notebook  
when the alarm goes off.  
Hibernate  
Shut down  
No action  
Run a program  
Critical battery alarm  
Notification  
None  
Allows you to define which  
program is launched when the  
alarm goes off.  
3%  
0-100%  
Allows you to define a critical  
battery alarm percentage,  
notification, and system action.  
Display message  
Sound alarm  
Allows you to define whether  
the alarm is visual or aural  
(video or audio).  
Alarm Action  
None  
Allows you to define which  
action is taken by the notebook  
when the alarm goes off.  
Standby  
Hibernate  
Power off  
Run a program  
None  
Allows you to define which  
program is launched when the  
alarm goes off.  
Default settings are shown in red.  
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Power Meter  
The Power Meter tab displays the remaining battery power and charging status for the  
primary and secondary batteries (if applicable). Choose to display either a percentage progress  
bar or a battery icon with percentage indicator for your battery status information.  
Advanced  
The Advanced tab allows you to select the power-saving settings you want to use.  
Parameter  
Options  
Description  
Always show icon on taskbar Checked  
Unchecked  
Determines whether or not the Power  
Meter icon displays on the taskbar.  
Prompt for password when  
notebook resumes from  
standby  
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  
Defines  
Hibernate  
Do nothing  
Ask me what to do  
Default settings are shown in red.  
Hibernate  
Use the Hibernate tab to enable hibernate support, see the amount of free disk space, and  
the amount of disk space required to hibernate. When your notebook hibernates it performs a  
save-to-disk or save-to-file (STF). Your current working environment is saved to the hard disk.  
Use the Power button to resume from hibernation and your notebook returns to its previous  
state.  
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Windows® XP Operating System Power Management States  
The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) uses different levels or states of  
power management. These power management states occur automatically, based on the  
notebook’s default settings, or manually, when invoked.  
The Windows® XP operating system ACPI power management states include:  
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Monitor timeout - manages power at the lowest level by shutting down the monitor.  
Standby - also known as Save-to-RAM (STR), Standby manages power by saving your  
current working environment to memory and shutting down most system devices.  
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Hibernation - also known as Save-To-Disk, or Save-To-File (STF), Hibernation manages  
power by saving the current working environment to an area on your hard disk before  
turning off your notebook. When you restart the notebook, any programs and documents  
that were open when you turned the notebook off are restored on the Desktop.  
Recognising 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  
Standby (STR)  
Hibernate (STF)  
Timeout  
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  
Invoke  
Go to Start, Turn off  
computer, Standby  
Close the LCD panel (1)  
Close LCD panel (1).  
Press or slide the power button (1)  
Right-click on the taskbar, select  
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Press or slide the power button Task Manager, Shut Down, and  
(1).  
Hibernate.  
Go to Start, Turn off computer,  
and hold the Shift key as you  
select Standby.  
Notebook LCD panel is LCD panel is blank.  
Behaviour blank Power LED (AC or battery)  
Power LED blinks green.  
LCD panel is blank.  
Power LED (AC or battery) turns  
off.  
Progress bar indicates that current  
working environment saved to hard  
disk.  
(AC or  
battery)  
lights green  
Resume  
Press any  
key  
Press or slide the power button. Press or slide the power.  
(1) Only when set in Advanced Windows® Power Management Properties.  
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Tips for Using Windows® XP  
This section provides various tips that should help you get the most of your Windows® XP  
operating system.  
Note  
If you are familiar with previous versions of Microsoft® Windows®, we advise you to  
check out the new features specific to Windows® XP operating system. To do so,  
click on Start, click on Help and Support, and pick the What's new in Windows®  
XP topic.  
Booting in Safe Mode  
Safe mode helps you diagnose problems. If a symptom does not reappear when you start in  
safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and minimum device drivers as possible  
causes. If a newly added device or a changed driver is causing problems, you can use safe  
mode to remove the device or reverse the change.  
In safe mode, you have access to only basic files and drivers (mouse, monitor, keyboard, mass  
storage, base video, default system services, and no network connections).  
There are circumstances where safe mode will not be able to help you, such as when the  
system files that are required to start the notebook are corrupted or damaged. If your  
notebook does not start successfully using the safe mode, you might need to use either the  
Windows® Recovery Console feature (click on Start, Help and Support for more information),  
or to restore your notebook using the Recovery Program (refer to the Quick Reference  
delivered with your notebook).  
Restarting in Safe Mode  
1. Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, and then click on Restart.  
2. When you see the message “Please select the operating system to start”, press F8.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the appropriate safe mode option, and then press Enter.  
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Safe Mode - starts using only the basic files and drivers (see above). Use this mode to  
run the system tools, such as the Disk Defragmenter.  
Safe Mode with Networking - starts using only the basic files and drivers (see  
above), and network connections.  
Safe Mode with Command Prompt - starts using only the basic files and drivers (see  
above). After logging on, the command prompt is displayed instead of the graphical  
user interface. You will be asked to choose a user, or to log on as administrator.  
Depending on what you choose, the default directory of the command prompt will be  
different.  
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Enable Boot Logging - the notebook creates a log file (Ntbtlog.txt) that records the  
loading of each service and device. The boot log is useful in determining the exact  
cause of notebook start-up problems.  
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Enable VGA Mode - starts Windows® using the basic VGA driver.  
Last Known Good Configuration - starts your notebook using the registry  
information and drivers that was saved at the last shutdown. Any changes made since  
the last successful start-up will be lost.  
Note  
The Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) and  
Debugging Mode are not relevant for notebooks.  
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Debugging Mode  
Start Windows® Normally - normal Windows® start-up.  
Reboot - reboots the notebook, and starts Windows® XP operating system.  
4. If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system, choose the installation that you need to  
access using the arrow keys, and then press Enter.  
This section provides various tips that should help you get the most of your Windows® XP  
operating system.  
Note  
If you are familiar with previous versions of Microsoft® Windows®, we advise you to  
check out the new features specific to Windows® XP operating system. To do so,  
click on Start, Help and Support, and pick the What's new in Windows® XP  
topic.  
Changing the AutoPlay Setting  
Your notebook may be automatically configured to allow an optical disc to play automatically  
upon insertion. Windows® XP operating system makes this feature very convenient to use by  
allowing you to match types of optical discs (music, mixed content, blank) with a specific  
program.  
Follow this example to configure your notebook to automatically 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.  
The Internet Connection Wizard  
The Internet Connection Wizard (also known as New Connection Wizard) allows you to  
configure your notebook for Internet access.  
To access this wizard, click on Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections,  
pick Setup or change your Internet connection. The Internet Properties window opens. On  
the Connections tab, click the Setup button, and follow the on-screen instructions.  
Once your Internet connection is configured, use an Internet browser, such as Windows®  
Internet Explorer®, to access your favourite Internet sites.  
Changing the Display Resolution  
Click on Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and pick Change the screen  
resolution. The Display Properties window opens; adjust the Screen resolution cursor to the  
resolution of your choice.  
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Establishing Passwords  
To set passwords, you must first set user accounts. Each user can be assigned a different  
password, or no password at all.  
1. Click on Start, Control Panel, and User Accounts.  
2. Pick the Create a new account task.  
3. Type a name for the account, and click Next.  
4. Choose the account type:  
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Computer administrator - this user can create, change and delete accounts, make  
system-wide changes, install software applications and access all files.  
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Limited - this user can only change his personal settings (password, desktop settings),  
view files he created, or files that are shared.  
5. Once the account is created, select it, and when prompted, choose to Create a password.  
6. Follow the on screen instructions, and when finished, 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 the “Prompt for password when  
computer resumes from standby” option. (If it is already checked, do not make any  
changes.)  
4. Click on OK, and close the “Performance and Maintenance” window.  
To be prompted for this password when you resume from the screen-saver, follow  
the steps below:  
1. Click on Start, Control Panel, and Appearance and Themes.  
2. Click on the Display icon.  
3. On the Screen Saver tab, put a check mark in front of the “On resume, password protect”  
option.  
4. Click on Apply, then on OK, and close the “Appearance and Themes” window.  
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Customising the Taskbar  
The taskbar is locked by default, to make any changes to its size or content, you first need to  
unlock it.  
1. Right-click on the taskbar.  
2. Remove the check mark in front of the Lock the Taskbar option.  
You may now resize and customise the taskbar according to your wishes.  
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Right-click on the taskbar and select Toolbars; add a check mark in front of the toolbar  
you wish to add to the taskbar area.  
Right-click on the taskbar and select Properties to access the Taskbar appearance and  
Notification area options.  
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In the Taskbar appearance pane, uncheck Group similar taskbar buttons if you do  
not wish to take advantage of the feature that groups sessions of a same program  
(for instance several documents opened in the same word processor) in one single  
entry in the taskbar. Note that all sessions are immediately accessible by clicking  
the arrow on the right of the taskbar entry.  
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In the Taskbar appearance pane, put a check mark in front of Show Quick Launch to  
add shortcuts to your favourite software applications or directories in the taskbar  
area located just to the right of the Start button.  
In the Notification area pane, click on Customise to change the notification area  
behaviour, for instance, if you do not wish to take advantage of the feature that  
hides the seldom used notification icons.  
Note  
If you wish to restore the Speaker icon to the notification area (as in previous  
versions of Windows®), follow the steps below.  
1. Click on Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices.  
2. Pick Change the speaker settings.  
3. On the Volume tab, put a check mark in front of Place volume icon in the taskbar.  
4. Click on Apply, and then on OK to close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window.  
Customising the Desktop  
If you were familiar with previous versions of Windows®, note that you can easily restore to  
the Desktop the familiar My Documents, My Computer, My Network Places icons.  
1. Right-click anywhere on the Desktop and select Properties in the pop-up window.  
2. In the Display Properties window, click on the Desktop tab, and click on the Customise  
Desktop... button.  
3. In the Desktop icons pane, check or uncheck the icons you wish to have on the Desktop.  
Note  
In the Desktop Cleanup pane, you may choose to deactivate the Desktop  
Cleanup Wizard. This wizard automatically removes from the Desktop the icons that  
have not been used in the last 60 days.  
4. Click on OK to close the Desktop Items window, and on OK again to close the Display  
Properties window.  
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Notebook Components  
For details of notebook components, please refer to the System Configuration label.  
System Configuration Label  
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Applications  
Adobe® Reader®  
Adobe® Reader® allows you to view, navigate, and print Portable Document Format (PDF) files  
from your local hard drive, your local network, or the Internet.  
Plug-Ins  
Several plug-ins may have been installed on your notebook to enhance your internet  
experience.  
What is a plug-in ?  
A plug-in is a component that allows you, for example, to read specific file formats, listen to  
sounds or watch movies over the internet by extending your browser capabilities.  
Adobe® Reader® Plug-In  
The Adobe® Reader® plug-in lets you visualise PDF files within your browser. This format is  
used to view, navigate and print files right in your browser. PDF files are extremely compact,  
platform-independent, offer design control and are ready to print.  
Adobe® ShockWave® Plug-In  
Adobe® ShockWave® is one of the industry 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® Flash® is another plug-in that lets you experience vector based animation over the  
web. Flash files are very small, animated graphics and drawings that play on web pages in real  
time, even over a slow connection. Flash also gives you interactive buttons, anti-aliased  
graphics, outline fonts and zooming control for use on web pages.  
DirectX Plug-In  
DirectX is a Windows® technology that enables higher performance in graphics and sound  
when you’re playing games or watching video on your notebook.  
The software varies according to the model and is subject to change without notice (for specific  
models only).  
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology  
Bluetooth® wireless technology eliminates the need for connecting cables between your  
computer and your local area network, 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).  
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Blu-ray  
Blu-ray (BR) discs are an advanced type of optical disc that has a very high storage capacity (a  
dual-layer BR disc can store 50 GB of data), and is typically used to store high definition (HD)  
content such as HD movies.  
The CyberLink PowerDVD software has been preinstalled and can be used to play Blu-ray Disc  
titles (BR-DVD).  
Click the Start button  
, click All Programs, then click PowerDVD  
to launch the  
PowerDVD program. Configure PowerDVD according to regional settings prior to playback of  
BR-DVD.  
PowerDVD might display the message: "A critical component of the player requires periodic  
updates".  
Click "Yes" to connect to the CyberLink website and download the updated version of  
PowerDVD for automatic AACS (Advanced Access Content System) keys renewal.  
This online update is important for successful playback of Blu-ray titles with AACS protection.  
1. To play the BR-DVD based on country region, please check the back of the BR-DVD movie  
cover for corresponding regions code. There are 4 types of region codes: A, B, C and All  
Regions.  
2. Launch the DVD program, then click on the settings-icon on the main screen as shown  
below:  
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3. Change the region settings to the movie region accordingly on the region code tab and click  
on “OK” to apply settings.  
4. You are now ready 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).  
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CyberLink MakeDisc 3  
Easy DVD Burning for the Digital Home  
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Burn videos and photo slideshows to CDs, DVDs as well as Blu-Ray discs.  
Import recorded TV Shows and burn to CDs, DVDs as well as Blu-Ray discs.  
Select a themed menu for easy DVD navigation.  
Backup data files onto CDs and DVDs.  
Create music CDs from MP3 or WMA files.  
Create DVDs from your Favourite Videos and Photos  
MakeDisc enhances Windows® Media Center with these features:  
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Authoring and burning videos to CDs, DVDs as well as Blu-Ray discs.  
Authoring and burning photo slideshows to CDs, DVDs as well as Blu-Ray discs.  
Adding a disc menu from a range of built-in templates.  
Burning music to Audio CD, or as an MP3/WMA disc.  
Burning data to CDs and DVDs.  
Import All Kinds of File Formats – Including Record TV  
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Auto detection of TV aspect 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.  
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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, video DVDs, mixed  
photo/video CDs and DVDs.  
Create Stylish DVD Menus  
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Choose from thematic menu styles for your photo slideshow and video DVDs.  
Add background music by choosing MP3, WAV and WMA formats from your hard drive.  
Burn to CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray Discs  
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MakeDisc supports a broad range of disc types and burners, including CD-R/+R, CD-  
RW/+RW, DVD-R/+R, DVD-RW/+RW, double layer discs/drives and Blu-Ray discs.  
Automatically fit your video/slideshow onto your available DVD space with Smart Fit.  
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The software varies according to the model and is subject to change without notice (for specific  
models only).  
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Easy Media Creator 9  
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Burn music CDs & DVDs, back up fast, and copy with ease  
Take your media with you - easily transfer files to iPod, PSP or other device  
Music, memories, movies and more - any way you want them!  
Get the most out of your digital videos, music and photos. Easy Media Creator 9 lets you  
create, manage and enjoy them the way you want them - where you want them.  
Music  
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Copy music CDs or 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  
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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.  
Back Up  
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Easy Archive back up to CDs, DVDs, external or network drives.  
Make exact copies of discs.  
Create and burn images of CDs and DVDs.  
Launch Backup (requires Simple Backup or Backup MyPC).  
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More Features  
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Integrated disc labeling for professional results.  
Intelligent drag and drop takes the hassle out of burning.  
Easy-to-use task based interface.  
Tutorial to help you get started.  
Support and product updates.  
Roxio Media Center leads you to the latest update of Roxio’s new products,  
techniques and tips.  
Advanced Options  
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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 varies according to the model and is subject to change without notice (for specific  
models only).  
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Intel® Turbo Memory  
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The Intel Turbo Memory technology supports both Windows ReadyBoost and Windows  
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ReadyDrive .  
Please take note that these features need to be enabled to function.  
Please refer to the following steps:  
1. Click Start  
, go to All Programs.  
2. Click on Intel® Turbo Memory, then Intel® Turbo Memory Console.  
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or  
click Continue.  
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3. Note the Intel Turbo Memory Console window has both Windows ReadyBoost and  
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Windows ReadyDrive enabled. If not, please check the enable box accordingly. You will  
be prompted to restart the notebook.  
4. After your notebook restarts, Intel® Turbo Memory will be functional.  
You will enhance your notebook performance and ensure certain applications to perform  
properly such as MDVDCreator by enabling Intel® Turbo Memory.  
After performing notebook recovery (using F8 or MDVD), you might notice an additional  
drive labelled as “NVCACHE”. Please use the Intel® Turbo Memory Console to disable  
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Windows ReadyBoost . After reboot, please enable back Windows ReadyBoost . This  
will refresh the Intel® Turbo Memory.  
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McAfee® Personal Firewall  
Proven security that helps prevent hacker attacks  
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Blocks unwanted inbound and outbound Internet traffic  
Reduces uncertainty about your notebook's activities  
Safeguards your most valuable and irreplaceable information  
Integrates seamlessly with McAfee® VirusScan® virus detection & removal  
Updates automatically to protect against new threats  
The Internet has revolutionised the way we communicate, shop, and bank, making it easier for  
users to reach out to any website or individual computer, at any time. But this freedom also  
comes at a price. Each unprotected connection, whether to or from the Internet, leaves your  
notebook vulnerable to “hacker” attacks  
Proven security that helps prevent hacker attacks, McAfee Personal Firewall safeguards your  
financial documents, personal information, photos, and online communications, by preventing  
unwanted Internet connections to or from your notebook. Whether you are on a home  
network, broadband or dial-up connection, or simply enjoying a hotspot, McAfee Personal  
Firewall helps ensure your personal files and information are not compromised.  
Product Benefits  
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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 Activity Map, offering tips on responding to specific attacks, self-testing  
tools and channels to email online authorities of hacker events.  
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Intelligent application handling automatically denies outbound Internet access to  
malicious applications that might secretly transmit personal data to hackers, while allowing  
trusted programs to connect without unnecessary alerts or false alarms.  
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Industry standard inbound and outbound blocking provides complete firewall  
protection.  
Pre-set security levels, ranging from "Open" to "Lockdown", allow you to quickly  
configure security settings for your specific Internet experience.  
Auto-updates run silently in the background, ensuring you're always protected from  
evolving and emerging security threats.  
The software varies according to the model and is subject to change without notice (for specific  
models only).  
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McAfee® SecurityCenter  
The McAfee® SecurityCenter combines a free set of must-have security services with simplified  
access to McAfee's world-class managed security products. These services, including a Security  
Index and real-time external security alert system, assess, inform, and warn you about your  
notebook's security vulnerability. Each tool quickly evaluates your exposure to security and  
Internet-based threats, and then provides recommendations to quickly and securely protect  
your notebook.  
Key Features  
Redesigned protection status - Easily review your notebook's security status, check for  
updates, and fix potential security issues.  
Continual updates and upgrades - Automatically install daily updates. When a new version  
of McAfee software is available, you get it automatically at no charge during your subscription,  
ensuring that you always 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 notebook running at peak performance.  
Real online help - Get support from McAfee's computer security experts, by Internet chat, e-  
mail and telephone.  
Safe surfing protection - If installed, the McAfee SiteAdvisor browser plug-in helps protect  
you from spyware, spam, viruses, and online scams by rating Web sites you visit or that  
appear in your Web search results. You can view detailed safety ratings that show how a site  
tested for e-mail practices, downloads, online affiliations, and annoyances such as pop-ups and  
third-party tracking cookies.  
The software varies according to the model and is subject to change without notice (for specific  
models only).  
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McAfee® VirusScan®  
Proven security that protects against viruses and spyware  
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Protects irreplaceable files, such as family photos and personal financial documents  
Identifies spyware and adware before they can run on your notebook  
Cleans viruses and virus-like threats automatically  
Prevents the spread of viruses to other computers  
Updates automatically to protect against new threats  
From family photos to tax returns, many of the things you value and need most can be found  
on your notebook. To protect the security of your valuable documents, VirusScan automatically  
scans and cleans files, e-mail messages, and downloads, as well as e-mail and instant  
message attachments.  
Proven security that protects against viruses and spyware, McAfee VirusScan detects,  
blocks, and removes viruses and spyware, that may result in the loss of your irreplaceable  
documents, such as digital photos, family movies, and financial spreadsheets, identity theft  
and slower notebook performance.  
Product Benefits  
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New! Automatic spyware and adware detection identifies, blocks, and removes  
identified potentially unwanted programs, such as spyware and adware, or other programs  
that jeopardise your privacy, identity or simply reduce notebook performance.  
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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 malicious  
virus-like applications without interrupting your work.  
WormStopperTM monitors suspicious mass-mailing behaviors and prevents the spread of  
viruses to friends, family, and co-workers.  
Script-StopperTM technology prevents new, script-based threats like the "I Love You"  
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virus.  
Virus security alerts notify users of potential threats and provides information to avoid  
infection.  
24/7, worldwide virus outbreak monitoring by McAfee's Antivirus Emergency  
Response Team (AVERTTM), who continually monitor worldwide virus activities and then  
provide immediate anti-virus protection and removal solutions to VirusScan users.  
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Always-on protection from viruses, spyware and other Internet threats that may enter  
your notebook via e-mail, instant message attachments, Internet downloads, and web  
browsing.  
Auto-updates run silently in the background, ensuring you're always protected from  
evolving and emerging security threats.  
The software varies according to the model and is subject to change without notice (for specific  
models only).  
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Norton Internet SecurityTM 2007  
Norton Internet Security is always running in the background to detect and block spyware,  
viruses, worms, crimeware, and other risks. And no matter where you connect online, your  
security settings are optimised to give you maximum protection.  
Key Features  
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Automatically detects and blocks viruses, spyware, and worms.  
Advanced phishing protection identifies and blocks fraudulent websites.  
Rootkit Protection finds and removes hidden threats in the operating system.  
Smart firewall blocks hackers and stops spyware transmitting unauthorised information.  
Intrusion Prevention automatically shields newly discovered security vulnerabilities.  
Network protection configures security settings when logged on at home, or on public  
networks.  
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Full System Scan performs a deep scan to remove existing viruses, spyware and other  
threats.  
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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  
the specified number of computers during the service period, which begins upon  
initial installation. This renewable service includes protection updates and new  
product features as available throughout the service period, subject to acceptance of  
the Symantec License Agreement included with this product and available for review  
at www.symantec.com. Product features may be added, modified or removed during  
the service period.  
The software varies according to the model and is subject to change without notice (for specific  
models only).  
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SRS Premium Sound  
SRS Premium Sound from SRS Labs is an audio enhancement technology to enable your  
computer with higher quality audio. In 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).  
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Using your NEC VERSA  
Removable Disk Drives  
Optical Drive  
An optical drive is a type of drive that uses laser light to read from and store data on optical  
discs. Optical discs are commonly used to read, store, transfer or share data, especially for  
media-rich content. Typically, your optical drive should be able to access most common optical  
discs such as CDs and DVDs. The optical drive that comes with your notebook depends on the  
notebook configurations you purchase.  
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Release Button (A) - ejects the disc tray. Press this button when power is on to insert a  
CD into or remove a 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, follow these steps.  
1. Press the Release button. The disc tray emerges a short way out of the drive door.  
2. Gently pull the tray out until you can easily position a disc in the tray.  
3. Put the disc, printed side up, into the circular impression in the tray.  
4. Push the disc tray in until it clicks shut.  
Note  
Some discs vibrate when playing. This does not affect the optical disc drive.  
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Disc Care  
When handling optical discs, keep the following guidelines in mind.  
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Hold optical discs by the outer edge and the inner hub to avoid damaging the surface.  
Avoid direct contact with the disc's surface.  
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Avoid scratching or soiling both sides of the disc.  
Do not write on or apply labels to either side of the disc. Never write with a ballpoint on  
the surface of the disc.  
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Do not use stickers, labels or write on both sides of a disc. Unless you use specific label  
kits, never use a tape or sticky material to label optical discs. Since the data layer of a  
disk is right beneath the printed label, writing with a pen can scratch the thin reflective  
aluminium coating. Use soft-tip pens especially for re-writable disks that are even more  
sensitive.  
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Do not scratch or polish the label side. The pits and lands (microscopic holes and flat  
areas) that encode the information in the CD are on the label side, and not on the surface  
read by the lens. Large scratches on the underside, however, can often be repaired using  
special polishing kits. Most of the time, the laser, which focuses on a layer within the  
clear base, is able to see past small scratches, in much the same way the human eye can  
focus on objects outside when looking through a window.  
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Keep the disc away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity.  
Keep optical discs away from high temperatures. Don't subject disks at temperature  
levels exceeding 37°C. Exposure to direct sunlight over long periods easily warps a disk.  
Low temperatures are not a hazard, but wait for a stable temperature before loading a  
disk. Disks burned using CD-writer drives are more sensitive and should be stored at  
room temperature whenever possible.  
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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 dirt and dust.  
Proper cleaning is important to achieve optimal performance. Using a soft, slightly damp  
cloth, wipe the disc from inside the disk and rub outwards. Do not wipe in circles but  
clean in the same outward direction. Wiping the label side in circles can scratch a section  
of the data track. Slightly dipping the cloth in warm water is enough. Using cleaners and  
solvents can do damage.  
CAUTION  
Since discs are coated with thin layers of aluminium and plastic, avoid using  
benzene, paint thinner, record cleaner, static repellent, or any other chemical to  
clean the disc. Chemicals and cleaners can damage the disc.  
Optical Disc Drive Care  
To get the most from your optical disc drive, keep the following guidelines in mind.  
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Never forcibly pry open a drive whenever a disc gets stuck. The plastic tray is a relatively  
fragile and vulnerable mechanism. Loading a CD off-centre is a common mistake that can  
jam the tray. If this happens use the eject button, or the emergency eject hole. If that  
fails, ask for professional help.  
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Avoid excessive dirt and dust build-up on optical discs. Optical discs can tolerate  
accumulated dirt and dust much better than floppy disks since CDs are not read by direct  
contact with the read lens. Excessive dirt, however, will eventually affect the drive's  
performance. Thoroughly clean the discs whenever necessary.  
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Bays  
Hard Disk Drive  
A hard disk drive (HDD) is a non-volatile storage device which stores digitally encoded data on  
rapidly rotating platters with magnetic surfaces. On most systems, it is a sealed unit (except  
for a filtered vent hole to equalize air pressure) with fixed media. The HDD is your notebook’s  
primary storage device, storing all of your system files 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  
Please contact your authorised service representative if you wish to replace your  
hard disk drive. This procedure should only be performed by a qualified technician.  
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Taking Care of Your Notebook  
Notebook Care  
Observe the following measures to prevent problems and promote the successful operation  
and long life-span of your notebook.  
Protecting Your Notebook From Power Outages  
Fortunately, there are tools that can help when power supply is interrupted. Basically there are  
two types of protection against power problems, a passive form such as those provided by  
surge suppressors and a multi-featured back-up power source like the Uninterruptible Power  
Supply (UPS).  
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Surge Suppressors - although computers are equipped with some surge protection, it is  
wise to acquire a separate surge suppressor for added protection. A surge suppressor  
protects power supplies and communication lines from electrical surges but does not offer a  
back-up power source. While some suppressors have a manual on-off switch, other types  
combine switched and unswitched circuits. A mix of switched and unswitched circuits can  
be a useful feature since you can keep, for instance, a battery charging while shutting off  
the power for other equipment.  
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Back-UPS units - equipped with a battery to maintain power during outages, the UPS  
allows users to save data and properly shut down the notebook. Most UPS also include  
surge protection as a feature. There are two basic UPS types, the standby power supply  
(the least expensive choice) and the multi-featured on-line UPS systems.  
Below are tips on power protection and some hardware features to consider before  
buying these devices:  
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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.  
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Look into the energy absorption features. Surge suppressors are rated by the amount of  
energy they can absorb, which is measured in joules. The higher the surge ratings the  
better the unit. Experts say around 200 joules is basic protection, 400 joules provide good  
protection and 600 joules or more is far better.  
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Check if a surge suppressor has a circuit breaker or fuse. Many suppressors are equipped  
with either a circuit breaker or fuse that will blow or trip in case of a short circuit and  
severe surges. Compared to fuses, circuit breakers are preferred because fuses have to be  
replaced when damaged by a short circuit.  
Protecting Your Notebook From Damage  
There are several ways in which you can protect your notebook from possible damage. We  
strongly recommend the following protective measures:  
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Connect a Back-UPS unit (see “Protecting Your Notebook From Power Outages” above)  
between your notebook and the grounded AC power outlet. A Back-UPS unit protects your  
notebook from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power.  
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Be sure to connect all peripherals, such as your monitor and printer, to the Back-UPS unit  
that should be the only device that you plug into the AC power outlet.  
Avoid repeated power-on cycles. These subject the notebook components to temperature  
variations and stress.  
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Disconnect your notebook from telephone, LAN and power lines when an electrical storm  
threatens. If you have a fax/modem, lightning can travel in on the phone line and can  
damage both the fax/modem and the system unit. Lightning can also travel in on power  
lines and damage your monitor and system unit.  
Note  
Please note that the product warranty does not apply if damage to your notebook is  
the result of a lightning strike.  
Be sure that notebook power is off before you connect or disconnect a cable (except USB  
and IEEE 1394 devices, that can be hot-swapped and hot-plugged). Never make cable  
changes when the notebook power is on. Doing so could damage your notebook and its  
peripherals.  
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Use appropriate virus detection software regularly to protect your notebook from computer  
viruses.  
Place your notebook away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Operate and  
store your notebook within the recommended temperatures and humidity levels.  
For more information, please refer to: Safety Notices → Product Storage  
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After turning off power, wait about five seconds for the hard disk to spin down before you  
power on again.  
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Be sure that nothing is placed on top of your AC adaptor and notebook power cables.  
Prevent dust from entering your notebook by covering 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.  
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Clean the outside of the notebook with a soft clean cloth. You can remove stubborn stains  
with a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent. Never use a strong cleaner or solvent  
on any part of the notebook.  
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Keep food and liquids away from your notebook.  
Periodically clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner brush attachment. Do not use any  
liquid cleaners on the keyboard as they can damage it.  
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Clean the monitor screen with a monitor glass cleaner and wipe it with a clean, lint-free  
cloth.  
If you connect an external mouse to your notebook, periodically clean the mouse as  
explained below (this procedure does not apply to optical mice):  
- Power off your notebook and any peripherals attached to it.  
- Invert the mouse. Locate the mouse ball cover  
- Rotate the ball cover counter-clockwise and remove the cover.  
- Turn the mouse over so that the cover and ball fall into your palm.  
- Clean the mouse as follows; first use tap water, or tap water and a mild detergent, to clean  
the mouse ball. Use a clean, lint-free cloth to dry the ball, and blow into the mouse socket to  
remove remaining dust or lint.  
- Gently put the ball back into the mouse.  
- Fit the ball cover back into the mouse and turn the cover clockwise until it locks in place.  
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Security  
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Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) - refer to the relevant BIOS chapter for more  
information on how to set Supervisor and User passwords.  
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Operating System - Set user accounts and passwords.  
For more information, please refer to: Windows Vista® Operating System  
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Hardware - Your notebook may feature a Security Cable slot. This lock may prevent your  
notebook from being moved or stolen.  
Install an optional Security Cable as follows:  
1. Select the object in the room to which you will 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 Security Cable, make sure that the lock is in the unlocked position. To do so,  
insert the key into the lock and, holding the locking device stable, turn the key clockwise to  
the unlocked position.  
5. Insert the locking device into the Security Cable slot in your notebook. Turn the key 90°  
counter-clockwise to lock and remove the key. Check that the Security Cable is secure by  
gently pulling on the locking device.  
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Operating Environment  
Caring for your notebook also requires taking into account the effect of temperature, humidity,  
and moisture on notebook components. Like any other electronic products, notebooks are  
vulnerable to drastic changes in temperature, and especially moisture on notebook  
components.  
Please follow the tips below regarding the recommended operating environment:  
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Avoid using your notebook in high humidity - computers are best used in moderate  
humidity conditions. Although PCs are more sensitive to temperature than to humidity,  
using a notebook in a humid environment can present problems especially when the  
humidity reaches extreme levels. A few humid days is not really a cause for concern but  
using, for instance, a laptop in a tropical jungle can present wear-out issues. Humidity  
hastens corrosion and increases the risk of condensation that can damage certain parts.  
Going directly from a cold to a warm environment leads to condensation. Cooling a  
notebook is also difficult when humidity is high.  
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Before switching on, allow the notebook to adjust to room temperature - in  
general, electronic equipments that have been exposed or stored in very low temperatures  
should adjust gradually to room temperature before they are switched on. Immediately  
powering on a notebook that has been stored for some time at low temperatures in an  
environment with high temperatures increases the risk of damaging parts.  
Do not expose the notebook to moisture and spills - users tend to stretch the limits  
by using and leaving their 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.  
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Keep your notebook cool - the key components in your notebook that require special  
attention when it comes to cooling and proper ventilation are the power supply, the central  
processing unit (CPU), the hard drive and the motherboard.  
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The fan in the power supply is designed not only to provide better airflow to the entire  
case, but also to cool parts of the power supply that easily heat up.  
CPUs are equipped with sophisticated heat sinks and fans to increase reliability and  
prevent cooling-related problems like system lockups.  
Fans do not directly cool the hard drive and components of the motherboard, but  
provide better airflow to these parts. Cleaning the box and removing dust are beneficial  
since accumulated dust can insulate the notebook making it difficult to cool the  
notebook.  
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Ensure effective ventilation for your notebook - even with sophisticated power supply  
and CPU fans it is still important to install your notebook where there is good ventilation to  
avoid overheating. Airflow, obviously, is more important in a warm room than in a cool  
area. Pay attention to the obvious, such as providing space for the power supply fan to  
blow freely and by not blocking the air vents that keep your notebook, monitor and other  
devices from overheating. Good operating temperatures would be from 5°C to 35°C, and  
cooler temperatures are generally better than higher temperatures.  
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Preventive Maintenance  
The following information will help you to set up a preventive maintenance plan in order to  
prevent notebook problems. Depending on what your notebook is being used for, adapt them  
to your own needs.  
These suggestions are classified according to the recommended frequency.  
First Time Use  
Back up your BIOS settings: these parameters saved in the CMOS memory define how your  
notebook works and minor changes to them can modify the way your notebook functions. To  
back up the BIOS settings, take a piece of paper, enter the BIOS and note the settings and  
their values.  
For more information, please refer to: Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows  
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Vista® ; or  
Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows® XP  
Note  
Do not forget to modify what is written on this piece of paper each time you modify  
the BIOS settings.  
Daily  
Note  
The suggestions below are only relevant to Microsoft® operating systems.  
Scan for viruses: your notebook is delivered with an antivirus software 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  
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CAUTION  
Update the virus definition files at least once every month, or as soon as you hear  
about a new virus.  
Back up your data on a regular basis: you can use the Microsoft® Backup tool to save your  
files from your notebook to media such as a floppy diskette, a CD or a removable hard disk.  
Refer to the Windows® online help for more information.  
Weekly  
Note  
The suggestions below are only relevant to Microsoft® operating systems.  
Scan for hard disk logical and physical errors: to do so, use Microsoft® ScanDisk, also  
known as the Error-checking tool (depending on the operating system). Refer to the Windows®  
online help for more information.  
Clean up your hard drive by using the Disk Cleanup option in Windows®.  
Defragment your hard drive: it will allow your notebook to run at peak performance. You  
can use Microsoft® Disk Defragmenter to perform this process. Refer to the Windows® online  
help for more information.  
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Shipping Your Notebook  
Use these steps to prepare your notebook for shipping:  
1. Back up the files on the hard disk drive to diskettes, Zip disks, CDs or DVDs.  
Note  
Be sure to take precautions for storing and transporting Zip disks, floppy disks, CDs  
or DVDs 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 adequate packing materials to protect the components.  
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Modem  
The modem allows you to communicate with others via e-mail, or connect to an online service  
or bulletin board. (The modem port is only available on some models.)  
The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines. Digitally  
terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for  
more information.  
Note  
In some instances, your modem may not detect the correct country as your default  
country settings. In this case, you will need to change the country settings manually.  
Connecting using a Modem  
The modem provides one standard phone connector.  
Note  
When using a modem outside of the country where you purchased it, you might need  
an international telephone adaptor, available at most electronic supply shops.  
Use the following steps to connect the analogue phone cable to your modem.  
1. Locate the analogue phone cable that comes with the notebook. Each end of the cable is  
fitted with a RJ-11 connector.  
2. Connect one end of the cable into a standard telephone wall 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  
network boot functions.  
Follow these steps to take advantage of the internal LAN feature.  
1. Locate the LAN port on the notebook.  
2. Plug one end of your LAN cable into the LAN port.  
3. Plug the other end of the LAN cable to a local area network.  
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth® Wireless Technology  
The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth® Wireless Technology feature allows you to connect your computer  
to a wireless network using a wireless connection.  
Follow these steps to take advantage of the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth® wireless  
technology feature.  
1. Locate the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth® Wireless Technology button on the notebook.  
2. Press the button to enable this feature. The notebook will automatically detect and attempt  
to connect to a wireless network.  
3. Press the button once more to disable this feature.  
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Preparing for Travel  
The notebook makes a natural travelling companion. With a little preparation you can use the  
notebook anywhere you go, to prepare your business documents, confirm your travel plans,  
surf the Internet, or simply stay in touch with those back home!  
Here is what you should do before you leave home:  
Note  
Speed the trip through airport security by carrying a charged notebook. Inspectors  
want to see the screen display a message. The boot message is usually sufficient.  
If your notebook is fully charged, the inspection only takes a minute or so. Otherwise,  
be prepared to attach the AC adaptor and power cable. And if you don't have these,  
the inspection might include a disassembly of the notebook.  
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Back up your notebook's hard disk.  
Insert a fully charged battery to ensure your notebook is ready to quickly boot up at the  
airport security check.  
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Fully charge all your batteries.  
Tape your business card to your notebook, AC adaptor, and batteries.  
If you run your notebook with battery power, maximise battery life by using power-saving  
features whenever possible.  
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Take along any application or data files on diskette that you might need.  
Check that you have everything you need before you leave on a trip.  
What To Take  
The following are what you should take with you when you travel with your notebook.  
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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.  
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The Warranty Card or Service and Warranty Guide, detailing the international technical  
support phone numbers.  
Your notebook's Quick Reference.  
Power Connections  
With the right accessories, you can run your notebook almost anywhere! Your notebook self-  
adjusts to various power sources. The United States, Canada and most of Central and South  
America use 120-volt AC. Most other countries of the world use 240-volt AC. Make sure the  
power source falls within the system compatible range.  
There are a few countries with areas that use DC as their main power source. You need a DC-  
to-AC converter in particular areas of Argentina, Brazil, India, Madeira and South Africa.  
To use your notebook outside of your country, you need an adaptor plug. There are several  
different plugs available worldwide. You can buy these at an electronics supply store.  
Getting Through Customs  
With so many countries in the world, you can be sure that there are a variety of customs  
regulations. Plan wisely to get your notebook through customs by carrying the appropriate  
documentation to assure the customs agent that your notebook is not a recent purchase.  
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Travellers are often asked, when returning to their home country, whether or not they  
purchased the notebook while outside the country. Sometimes, the proof of purchase such as a  
bill of sale, insurance policy, or purchase receipt is sufficient. Taking along the purchase receipt  
for your notebook may sound practical, but may not always suffice, particularly when the  
purchaser of the notebook is your company and the original receipt is not available to you.  
Connecting / Using Your Modem  
Whether you are on a business trip or on holiday, connecting to the Internet while you travel  
can be expensive and frustrating unless you are prepared.  
Here are some tips on how to avoid frustration and expenses while on the road.  
1. Before leaving home, check with your Internet Service Provider to see if it has:  
o a local access number at your point of destination.  
o a toll-free number that can also save you money.  
o in the absence of a local ISP access number or toll-free number, charging the call to  
your home phone can be less expensive than charging the call to your hotel room.  
2. Prepare your notebook for phone line access in another country.  
o Line access outside of a hotel may require an additional digit preceding the phone  
number string. Be sure to modify your dial-up connection, 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 alert you.  
Connecting / Using a LAN  
Many hotels and Convention Centres now offer direct Internet access for a nominal fee. If your  
hotel provides this service, follow these guidelines for connecting and configuring your  
notebook.  
Many hotels can provide a LAN cable by prearrangement, so you can travel with a minimum of  
accessories.  
1. Plug the LAN cable into your notebook and the LAN connector in the room or hall where  
you want to access the Internet.  
2. After connecting the LAN cable, connect your notebook to an AC power outlet (if desired)  
and power on your notebook.  
3. Try launching your browser (Windows® Internet Explorer®, or Mozilla Firefox, for example):  
o If your TCP/IP network settings are already configured to "Use DHCP for WINS  
Resolution" you should be able to access the Internet.  
o If your TCP/IP network settings are not set to use DHCP, a help screen may appear, or  
you may be directed to call the LAN provider for assistance configuring your notebook.  
Follow the instructions that are provided to you completely, so your settings work effectively  
with the provider's system.  
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Using Peripheral Devices  
USB Devices  
Your notebook is equipped with one or several USB ports, allowing you to connect USB-  
equipped peripheral devices such as a digital camera, scanner, printer, CD-ROM drive, modem,  
mouse, keyboard, telephone, or game device to your notebook.  
USB devices called USB hubs can serve as connection ports for other USB peripherals. Only  
one device needs to be plugged into your notebook. Additional peripherals can be connected in  
a daisy chain configuration where one device is connected to another in a series.  
Note  
Some USB devices draw their power from the notebook power system, thereby  
reducing battery life. Always connect your notebook to an AC power source before  
connecting these devices.  
Connect an external USB device to your notebook as follows.  
1. Locate any of the USB ports on your notebook.  
2. Follow any specific set-up instructions in the device's user's guide.  
Note  
USB devices can be hot-swapped or plugged, meaning that you do not need to turn off  
your notebook before plugging or removing USB devices.  
3. Plug the USB device into one of the USB ports.  
Note  
Refer to the device's documentation for any additional instructions, if supplied.  
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Audio  
Entertainment-level sound quality is provided through internal stereo speakers.  
Audio Controls on your Notebook  
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Microphone In Jack (A) - allows you to connect an external microphone.  
Headphones (B) - lets you plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers.  
Note  
If you are using external speakers or an external microphone and experience sound  
distortion or feedback, lower the volume.  
Having the microphone and speakers too close to each other causes some feedback,  
so moving the external audio option away from the unit may also help.  
Video  
The notebook features a panel and superior resolution, allowing for sharp effective 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  
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Playing DVDs  
If your notebook comes with a DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combination drive, you may watch  
movies recorded on DVDs directly on your notebook.  
Using Animation Files  
You can create a dynamic presentation using an animation application. Animation can illustrate  
a concept, drive home an important point, or command attention. Graphics animation can add  
punch to a presentation with an animated illustration, a flashing arrow, or a flying logo.  
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Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment  
• Arrange Your Equipment  
o Your Chair  
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  
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Arrange Your Equipment  
You will find below explanations on how to set up your notebook to fit your physical needs.  
This information is based on ergonomics - the science of making the workplace fit the needs of  
the worker.  
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 notebook in the manner  
described below. Please note that some people are more susceptible to developing  
these disorders due to pre-existing conditions or psychosocial factors, and that  
precautions can be taken in order to prevent physical discomfort.  
For more information, please refer to: Setting Up a Healthy Work  
Environment → Reducing the Risk of Injuries ; and  
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Conditions  
Note  
To increase your comfort and safety when using your notebook as your primary  
computer system at your home or office, note the following recommendations:  
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Use a separate, external keyboard attached to your notebook.  
Use a separate, external monitor attached to your notebook.  
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Arrange your equipment so that you can work in a natural and relaxed position. Place items  
that you use frequently within easy reach. Adjust your workstation 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:  
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Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright position. The  
backrest of Use the entire seat and backrest to support your  
body. Tilt the backrest slightly (90° to 105°). The angle  
formed by your thighs and back should be 90° or more.  
Your seat depth should allow your lower back to comfortably  
contact the backrest. Make sure that the backs of your  
lower legs do not press against the front of the chair.  
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Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle between  
your thighs and lower legs is 90° or more.  
Place your feet flat on the floor. Only use a footrest when  
attempts to adjust your chair and workstation fail to keep  
your feet flat.  
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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  
discussed in this section are made. Once all these adjustments are completed, raise the  
armrests or adjust the forearm supports until they touch the forearms and allow the  
shoulder muscles to relax.  
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Your Desk  
There is no specific height recommended for your desk. This can vary between 60 and 70 cm,  
depending upon your size. The standard workaround is that it should be at approximately your  
elbow height.  
The desktop should be clean and organised in such a way that frequently used objects are  
close enough without excessive reaching. If you use a document holder, it should be placed at  
approximately the same height as the monitor and at the same distance from the eyes to  
prevent frequent eye shifts.  
The area underneath the desk should be clean to accommodate your legs and allow for  
stretching.  
Your Input Devices  
Note the following points when positioning your notebook or any external input  
devices.  
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Position your keyboard directly in front of you. Avoid reaching when using your keyboard or  
mouse.  
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If you use a mouse, position it at the same height as the keyboard and next to the  
keyboard. Keep your wrists straight and use your entire arm when moving a mouse. Do not  
grasp the mouse tightly. Grasp the mouse lightly and loosely.  
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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 arms should hang comfortably at your sides.  
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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.  
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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.  
Your Screen  
Correct placement and adjustment of the screen can reduce eye, shoulder, and neck fatigue.  
Check the following when you position the screen.  
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Adjust the height of your screen 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 screen no closer than 30 cm and no further away than 75 cm from your eyes.  
The optimal distance is between 35 cm and 45 cm.  
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Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 6 metres away. Blink often.  
Position the screen at a 90° angle to windows and other light sources to minimise glare and  
reflections. Adjust the screen tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen.  
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If reflected light makes it hard for you to view your screen, use an anti-glare filter.  
Clean your screen regularly. Use a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth and a non-alcohol, neutral,  
non-abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner to minimise dust.  
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Adjust the screen brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability.  
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Use a document holder placed close to the screen.  
Position whatever you are looking at most of the time (the screen or reference material)  
directly in front of you to minimise turning your head while you are typing.  
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Get regular eye check-ups.  
Reducing the Risk of Injuries  
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 notebook in the proper manner described.  
Please note that some people are more susceptible to developing these disorders due to pre-  
existing conditions or psychosocial factors.  
For more information, please refer to: Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment → Page  
Potential Medical Conditions.  
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The precautions described below can however be taken in order to prevent physical discomfort.  
Vary Your Workday  
If you use your notebook for prolonged periods, follow these instructions.  
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Vary your tasks throughout the day.  
Take frequent short breaks that involve walking, standing, 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.  
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Use a timer or reminder software to remind you to take breaks.  
To enhance blood circulation, alter your sitting posture periodically and keep your hands  
and wrists warm.  
Practise 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.  
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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 your finger stretched.  
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Lift shoulders - lift your shoulders straight up, hold that pose for 8 seconds and repeat  
the exercise 3 times.  
Rotate shoulders - rotate both your shoulders clockwise and counter-clockwise for 8  
seconds. Repeat this exercise 3 times.  
Stretch neck and shoulders - bend your head to the left, right, front and back. Keep  
each position for 8 seconds. Repeat this exercise 3 times.  
Stretch the flexors - fold your hands into a praying position; palms flat against each  
other in front of your chest. Pull your hands gently downwards along your chest towards  
the stomach, keeping the elbows in the same position. Repeat the exercise 3 times and  
keep the pose for 8 seconds.  
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Stretch the extensors - stretch your arm straight forward. Rotate your wrist 90 degrees  
up towards you and keep your thumb down, so that your other fingers are all pointing  
upwards (your hand should look like it is held out, telling someone to stop). Grab your four  
fingers pointing upwards with your other hand, and gently pull them towards you, while  
keeping your arm straightened. Hold this pose for 8 seconds and repeat this exercise 3  
times.  
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Potential Medical Conditions  
Computers are used everywhere. More and more people sit in front of computers for longer  
periods of time. Some nerve, tendon and muscle disorders (musculoskeletal disorders) may be  
associated with repetitive activities, improper work environments, and incorrect working  
habits. Examples of musculoskeletal disorders that may be associated with certain forms of  
repetitive activities include: carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, tenosynovitis, de Quervain's  
tenosynovitis and trigger finger, as well as other nerve, tendon and muscle disorders.  
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 notebook in the proper  
manner described. Please note that precautions can be taken in order to prevent  
physical discomfort.  
For more information, please refer to: Setting Up a Healthy Work  
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Although some studies have shown an association between increasing hours of keyboard use  
and the development of some musculoskeletal disorders, it is still unclear whether working at a  
notebook causes such disorders. Some doctors believe that using the keyboard and mouse  
may aggravate existing musculoskeletal disorders.  
Note  
Contact a doctor if you experience pain, tenderness, swelling, burning, cramping,  
stiffness, throbbing, 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 your arms and by  
making the same repetitive movements with fingers, wrist and elbow when controlling the  
mouse. The symptoms are pain and stiffness in neck, shoulders, arms, wrists and hands. Other  
symptoms are cramps, tingling and exhaustion in these areas.  
The Three Stages of Repetitive Strain Injury  
Real Repetitive Strain Injury pain implies that the problems have persisted for a longer period  
of time, normally for a minimum of three months. The development can be divided into three  
stages:  
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Stiffness, numbness, irritation, sometimes in combination with light or sharp pains. These  
problems disappear, but return when similar work is done.  
The problems do not disappear overnight. Continuous light pain, also after a period of rest.  
After a longer period of rest (holidays) the pain does go away, but returns easily when  
similar work is done.  
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Continuous pain often combined with reduced strength and less accurate control. At work,  
the pain intensifies. When rested, the pain remains.  
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Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors  
Pre-existing conditions that may cause or make some people more susceptible to  
musculoskeletal disorders include the following: hereditary factors, vascular disorders, obesity,  
nutritional deficiencies such as Vitamin B deficiency, endocrine disorders such as diabetes,  
hormonal imbalances, connective tissue disorders such as 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, dietary habits and other conditions.  
Psychosocial factors associated with these disorders include: workplace stress, poor job  
satisfaction, lack of support by management and/or lack of control over one's work.  
Contact a doctor if you experience pain, tenderness, swelling, burning, cramp, 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 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 (seizures or loss of  
consciousness) when exposed to flashing lights, consult your doctor prior to playing games  
with such features. We advise that parents monitor the use of games by their children. If you  
or your child experience any of the following symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, eye  
or muscle twitches, loss of consciousness, disorientation, any involuntary movement or  
convulsion while playing a game, IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your doctor.  
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Problem Checklist  
First check the items in the following list. If these items don't help, see the table that follows  
the list.  
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Power to the notebook is on.  
The AC power outlet to which your AC adaptor is connected is working. Test the outlet by  
plugging in a lamp or other electrical device.  
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All cables are tightly connected.  
The display setting is configured correctly.  
The display brightness control is adjusted properly.  
If using battery power, check that the battery pack is properly inserted and fully charged.  
Problem  
Resolution  
The notebook  
If you are operating the notebook with battery power, check that the battery  
does not power pack is correctly inserted. Attach the AC adaptor to recharge the battery.  
on  
If you have the AC adaptor attached, check that you are using a working AC  
power outlet.  
LCD screen is  
dark and blank  
Power-saving mode has shut off the backlight. Press a keyboard key.  
The built-in LCD may not be selected. Press specific function key once or  
twice to select the LCD video mode.  
Screen brightness needs adjustment. Use the specific functions keys.  
The notebook entered Standby mode due to low battery power. Plug in the AC  
adaptor before resuming operation.  
Battery power  
does not last  
long  
Use power-saving modes.  
For more information, please refer to: Windows Vista® Operating Page  
System Introduction → Managing System Power ; or  
Windows® XP Operating System Introduction → Managing  
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Fully charge and discharge the battery several times to recondition it.  
Replace the battery.  
For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC  
VERSA → Using the Battery ; and  
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Information on  
the LCD is  
Use the specific functions keys to adjust the brightness control.  
difficult to see  
Tilt the LCD screen slightly forward or backward.  
An optional  
component does  
not work  
Make sure the component is securely installed or connected.  
Refer to the optional component documentation.  
The  
If the notebook does not enter Standby mode, a disk drive might be busy.  
Standby/Resume Wait until the disk drive stops and try again.  
function does  
not work.  
If notebook does not resume, it may have auto suspended on a low battery.  
Attach the AC adaptor and try again.  
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Start-Up Problems  
The notebook has a built-in checking program that automatically tests its components when  
you turn the system power on. This diagnostic test is called the Power-On Self-Test (POST). If  
the notebook finds a problem during the POST, the notebook displays an error message or  
emits a series of beep codes when there are the following conditions:  
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the current configuration information doesn't match configuration information stored in  
Auto Setup, such as when an internal option is added.  
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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 Asked Questions”.  
For more information, please refer to: Problem Checklist ;  
Problem Checklist → Start-up Problems ;and  
Frequently Asked Questions  
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Recovery Information for Windows Vista® only  
NEC Recovery Program (from backup partition)  
Your notebook is supplied with a backup partition on the hard disk drive which contains all the  
data you may need in order to restore your configuration as it was when leaving the factory.  
This partition occupies about 10 GB of your hard disk drive.  
NOTE  
This backup partition is hidden.  
The NEC Recovery Program can restore your notebook to the same state as when you  
purchased it, while giving you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later  
retrieval.  
Due to the wide range of reasons for which the NEC Recovery Program may be used,  
no guarantee can be given that all data will be retained.  
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 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 disable the UAC (User Account  
Control). To do this, click the Start button , click Control Panel, select User Accounts,  
then click Turn User Account Control on or off. Then uncheck the “Use User Account  
Control (UAC) to help protect your computer” box. Click OK.  
CAUTION  
Before using the NEC Recovery Program it is recommended that you FIRST try fixing  
your computer with Windows Vista® System Restore.  
System Restore can be used to restore your computer to a previous state when it was  
known to function correctly, without affecting your personal data files (such as  
documents, browsing history, drawings, favourites, or e-mails).  
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The NEC Recovery Program Allows Two Types of Recovery  
• Full Recovery  
Removes all your personal data and restores your notebook to its original factory state. By  
using this option, all your data will be lost (personal documents and settings, and driver  
updates).  
• Partial Recovery  
Restores your original operating system and software to their original factory state without  
deleting your personal data.  
CAUTION  
After recovery, all software titles that you have installed on your computer must be  
reinstalled before you can use them again. Only the pre-installed titles (such as DVD  
Players and CD-writers) will function without additional installation.  
IMPORTANT  
Please read this section carefully before using NEC Recovery Program!  
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Backup your personal 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.  
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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 connected properly (if  
applicable to your notebook).  
4. Disconnect any additional devices that you have connected to your notebook (such as  
scanner and printer).  
Starting the NEC Recovery Program  
Before starting the NEC Recovery Program, please make sure your notebook is in AC  
mode.  
To launch the NEC Recovery Program:  
1. Press the <F8> key while your system is still booting.  
2. Select “Repair Your Computer” at the Advanced Boot Options page.  
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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.  
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7. Select either “Partial Recovery” or “Full Recovery”. Then click “Next” to continue.  
8. Click “OK” to continue.  
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.  
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If You Wish to Perform a Full Recovery:  
CAUTION  
Full Recovery will remove all your personal data and restore your computer to its  
original factory state.  
Select Full Recovery and click on Next. Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete  
the recovery.  
If You Wish to Perform a Partial Recovery:  
1. Select “Partial Recovery” and click on “Next”.  
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the 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 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.  
CAUTION  
You should consider deleting items on the desktop and in the Start Menu, and also  
folders for applications you no longer wish to use.  
DO NOT delete folders for software that you did not originally install yourself – they  
may contain important Windows® files.  
4.  
Finally, reinstall software titles you wish to use.  
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Recovery Information for Windows® XP only  
NEC Recovery Program (from backup partition)  
Your notebook is supplied with a backup partition on the hard disk drive which contains all the  
data you may need in order to restore your configuration as it was when leaving the factory.  
This partition occupies about 8 GB of your hard disk drive.  
CAUTION  
This backup partition is hidden, but can be tampered with using the Disk Management  
Utility. Do NOT erase the partition with this utility.  
The NEC Recovery Program can restore your notebook to the same state as when you  
purchased it, while giving you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later  
retrieval.  
CAUTION  
Due to the wide range of reasons for which the Recovery Program may be used, no  
guarantee can be given that all data will be retained.  
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 Programs, then click MDVDCreator  
to launch the MDVDCreator  
program. It will then guide you through the process.  
This program will create a set of CDs/DVD from the backup data stored on  
your hard disk.  
CAUTION  
Before using the Recovery Program it is recommended that you FIRST try  
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fixing your computer with Windows XP System Restore.  
System Restore can be used to restore your computer to a previous state when it was  
known to function correctly, without affecting your personal data files (such as  
documents, browsing history, drawings, favourites, or e-mails).  
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The NEC Recovery Program Allows Two Types of Recovery  
• Full Recovery  
Removes all your personal data and restores your notebook to its original factory state. By  
using this option, all your data will be lost (personal documents and settings, and driver  
updates).  
• Partial Recovery  
Restores your original operating system and software to their original factory state without  
deleting your personal data.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT SAVE your data in C:\WINDOWS. During the recovery process, all data contained in  
this folder will be deleted.  
CAUTION  
After recovery, all software titles that you have installed on your computer must be  
reinstalled before you can use them again. Only the pre-installed titles (such as DVD  
Players and CD-writers) will function without additional installation.  
IMPORTANT  
Please read this section carefully before using NEC Recovery Program!  
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Backup your personal 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.  
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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 connected properly (if  
applicable to your notebook).  
4. Disconnect any additional devices that you have connected to your notebook (such as  
scanner and printer).  
Starting the Recovery Program  
To launch the Recovery Program, you can either:  
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Press the <F11> key upon startup, or  
Use the Recovery Program shortcut in Smart Restore.  
Before starting Smart Restore, save your current work and close all running applications,  
including any antivirus software.  
Click on this icon to launch this Recovery  
Program.  
If your notebook cannot display the Windows® desktop, restart your notebook. When the NEC  
logo appears, Press the <F11> key for a few seconds to start the Recovery Program.  
CAUTION  
If your computer’s backup data has been erased or damaged, only the Complete  
Recovery option will be available.  
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If you wish to perform a Complete Recovery:  
CAUTION  
Complete Recovery will remove all your personal data and restore your computer to  
its original factory state.  
Select Complete Recovery and click on Next. Then follow the on-screen instructions to  
complete the recovery.  
If you wish to perform a Partial Recovery:  
1. Select Partial Recovery and click on Next.  
2. On the next screen, select the User Profile (or User Account) you wish to retain from the  
list and click on Next.  
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If you select the “No Profile” option, you will need to create one or several new profiles  
as when you started the notebook for the first time. However, all personal data that was  
stored on the notebook will be retained.  
If you restore a specific user profile, your notebook will display the Windows® desktop of  
that specific profile in the same state as it was before the recovery, but note that  
redundant program shortcuts in the Start menu will be removed.  
In both cases all your personal data and settings will be retained in the Documents and  
Settings folder on the hard disk 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 retrieved from the selected  
account.  
4. 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:  
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Your Documents and Settings:  
C:\documents and Settings\[Chosen User Name]\...  
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Applications:  
C:\Program Files\[Application Name]\...  
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Other files:  
You can use the Windows® Search Engine to find other files.  
CAUTION  
You should consider deleting items on the desktop and in the Start Menu, and also  
folders for applications you no longer wish to use.  
DO NOT delete folders for software that you did not originally install yourself – they  
may contain important Windows files.  
5.  
Finally, reinstall software titles you wish to use.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
• Technical Support  
o Where can I find the call centre phone number?  
• Boot Problems  
o The message "Operating System Not Found", or "Non-System disk or disk  
error" appears during boot-up.  
o Why can't I boot from the floppy disk drive?  
o What is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot?  
o Why does my notebook automatically boot up when I receive a phone call?  
• Computer Viruses  
o When did a virus appear for the first time?  
o What is a computer 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 What are the benefits of the IEEE 1394 port?  
o Digital Video  
o What is the Digital Video (DV) format?  
o What are the benefits of Digital Video?  
These Frequently Asked Questions are common to a wide range of notebooks; please note that  
some may not be relevant to your notebook.  
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Technical Support  
If you are not able to resolve your problem you can contact NEC Customer Support. Please  
check the terms of your warranty, and have your notebook’s serial number on hand before you  
call us. Please write down any error message causing the problem, and have the notebook in  
front of you, switched on if possible.  
Boot Problems  
The message "Operating System Not Found", or "Non-System disk or disk error"  
appears during boot-up.  
This message implies that your notebook cannot find any operating system on the first boot  
media.  
For more information, please refer to: Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows  
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Vista® ; or  
Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows® XP  
Most of the time, this happens because a non-bootable diskette is inserted in the floppy disk  
drive, and the notebook unsuccessfully tries to boot on this diskette. Remove the floppy disk  
(you do NOT need to insert a bootable floppy disk instead) and follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
Why can't I boot from the floppy disk drive?  
To boot from the floppy disk drive, be sure that you have a floppy disk in the drive containing  
operating system files (also known as bootable floppy or system floppy). Be sure to check the  
boot sequence in the BIOS Setup chapter. See your operating system documentation for  
information on how to create a system floppy.  
What 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 receive a phone call?  
Make sure your BIOS parameters are correctly set up.  
For more information, please refer to: Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows  
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Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows® XP  
Computer Viruses  
When did a virus appear for the first time?  
There are theories that experiments with virus-like self-replicating programs already took place  
in 1949. Experimental viruses were first programmed and tested in the 1960s. The name  
“virus” first popped up in 1984 when a university professor used this term to describe the  
destructive computer programs. When personal computers became popular in the 1980s,  
computer viruses also started appearing. The use of floppy disks and bulletin boards in the late  
eighties and the excessive growth of the Internet and computer usage at home and in  
businesses in the late nineties increased the number of viruses and infected computers.  
Today’s viruses may also take advantage of network services such as the World Wide Web, e-  
mail, instant messaging and file sharing systems to spread. Widely used new storage media  
such as USB thumbdrives also put users at risk.  
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What is a computer virus?  
Computer viruses are man-made and share some of the behaviours of biological viruses. A  
computer virus passes from computer to computer like a biological virus passes from person to  
person. Similarities also exist at a deeper level: a biological virus is not a living thing and has  
to reproduce itself by infecting cells. A computer virus must be transmitted on top of some  
other program or document in order to get executed. Once running, it is then able to infect  
other programs or documents.  
Is my notebook virus-free?  
Most viruses have strange effects on your notebook. On the other hand, many viruses are  
carefully programmed to avoid betraying their presence. The solution to this dilemma is not to  
assume anything, but to rely upon antivirus software as a diagnostic tool.  
What are the different types of viruses?  
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Boot sector viruses - a boot sector virus infects your notebook by replacing the boot  
sector program with its own infected version. The boot sector program is the first piece of  
software that is loaded when you start your notebook. It is installed on every hard disk,  
floppy disk or CD. Without a boot sector, a notebook cannot run any software at all. A boot  
sector virus will only be effective if you start your notebook using an infected floppy disk or  
an infected bootable CD. An example of a boot sector virus is “Parity Boot”. This virus  
displays the message “PARITY CHECK” and freezes the operating system.  
•
Macro viruses - a macro is an instruction that carries out program commands  
automatically. Many common applications like Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® Excel make  
use of these macros. Macro viruses are macros that self-replicate. If a user accesses a  
document containing a viral macro, the macro virus will be executed. Any document on  
that machine using the same application can then become infected. The infection process  
only ends when the virus is noticed and all viral macros are eradicated.  
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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 of traffic on the  
Internet and slows down connection speed. A famous example is the Code Red worm,  
which replicated itself over 250,000 times in approximately nine hours on July 19, 2001.  
Trojan Horse - this type of computer virus disguises itself as a funny program, which you  
can download from the Internet. It can also present itself as an e-mail attachment. Once  
the program is running the virus will for instance format your hard drive. The famous "I  
Love You" virus is an example of such a virus. Trojan horses only hit a small number of  
people because they are discovered quickly.  
Hoax - a hoax is not a typical computer virus, but it can act as one. You may have already  
received an email from a friend warning you of a new virus. In most cases you are  
requested to forward this e-mail to all entries in your Address Book. Most of these warnings  
are a hoax and won’t do any damage to your notebook. Computers users who are unaware  
of these hoaxes tend to forward such e-mail to others, thus creating a lot of traffic on the  
Internet and slowing down connection speed.  
What can I do to keep my notebook virus-free?  
An antivirus program is installed on your notebook. Keep this antivirus scanner up-to-date  
and running. It is capable of recognising and eliminating most kinds of viruses before they can  
do any harm. These programs have a tendency to get outdated, because new viruses appear  
each time. Most antivirus software enables you to download the latest virus definitions from  
their websites that will recognise the newest viruses. You will also find the latest news about  
viruses and hoaxes.  
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Some additional tips:  
- Always be cautious when opening email attachments, even those coming from friends, co-  
workers or family members. Never open email attachments from strangers, delete them right  
away. You should also be careful when downloading files from websites. Only use websites  
that are trustworthy.  
- Check all removable storage media such as floppy disks, CDs and USB flash drives carefully using a  
virus scanner before you start using them.  
- Make backups of all your personal files. Should a virus “attack” your notebook, you will still  
have the backups.  
- Do not use illegal copies of software protected by copyright.  
- Perform a complete system scan regularly using an antivirus program and update it often.  
- When your notebook is connected to a network, please make sure that only authorised  
persons have access to your notebook (you can use passwords and share files as “Read  
Only”).  
- Always use a personal Internet Firewall to help protect your notebook from attacks by  
viruses, trojans, worms and intruders.  
Internet  
How do I connect to the internet?  
Your notebook may be equipped with a Windows® operating system to provide fully-integrated  
Internet experience. Use the Internet Connection Wizard on your desktop to configure your  
notebook for e-mail and Internet access. Sign up for a new account or configure your notebook  
to use an existing account.  
Before using the Internet Connection Wizard, to transfer an existing account for e-mail and  
Internet access, you need an Internet service provider (ISP) account and some or all of the  
following configuration information:  
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the dial-up telephone number  
TCP/IP settings  
port settings  
a user name/logon and password  
your e-mail address  
the name of a Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3), Internet Message Access Protocol  
(IMAP), or Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) server (for incoming mail)  
•
the name of an Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server (for outgoing mail)  
The Internet Connection Wizard offers the following choices:  
•
Sign-up for a new Internet account. Take advantage of the Microsoft® Internet Referral  
Service.  
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Transfer an existing Internet account.  
Manually configure an Internet account or connect through a local area network (LAN).  
For more information, please refer to: Windows Vista® Operating System  
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Windows® XP Operating System Introduction → Tips for Using Windows® XP  
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How do search engines work?  
Searching the Web actually means searching intermediate databases since it is not possible to  
directly search the World Wide Web, which contains an estimated 1 billion documents. The  
Web is the totality of web pages found in computers (called "servers") worldwide.  
Search engines use software or robot programs (called “spiders”) to search the Net for  
documents and the corresponding addresses (Uniform Resource Locator). These documents  
and web addresses are then collected in the search engine's indexing software. The indexing  
software, after getting information from the documents, stores the information in a database.  
Indexing the information varies depending on the type of engines. Some engines index key  
words in a document while others index the document title. When you perform a search, the  
database is being searched for documents that match, and the results are displayed on a web  
page.  
There are two main categories of Internet search tools:  
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Search engines and meta-search engines work by processing the search terms you  
type in and listing the possible web sites that can be found under that subject. Examples of  
search and meta-search engines are AltaVista and Metacrawler.  
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Subject directories display by categories. These categories are organised into  
hierarchies or a list from generic to specific topics. Yahoo is an example of a subject  
directory where links are sorted in hierarchical structure.  
How can I narrow down a search on the Internet?  
•
Use several key words - if you are searching for 1980s pop music, use the key words  
“music” and “80s” in your search for better results. Be sure to spell the words correctly to  
minimise getting an error page.  
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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 with  
several sites that may be of interest to the user. Compared to a target-specific search, this  
option has more flexibility by delivering a wider range of topics under 1980s popular music.  
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Speed up the search by using Boolean expressions - these expressions are AND, OR,  
and NOT. The Boolean expressions can be used to connect words and phrases in a search  
request.  
Use the '+,' '-' signs - for certain search engines, the signs '+', '-' before a word  
respectively include or exclude it. Do not include a space between these signs and the  
searched words.  
Refer to the search engine's Help pages - it may offer relevant tips or offer shortcuts  
that you might have missed. The Help pages also give a guide on how to properly use the  
engine and get better results.  
Try using synonyms or re-phrasing the search - for example, instead of ”80s” you can  
use the word “eighties” or "lunar expeditions" for "moon expeditions." At the same time try  
to refine the search by adding specific details.  
What are the cookies?  
A cookie is a small piece of information written to the hard drive of an Internet user whenever  
the user visits a Web site that offers cookies. Although cookies are tiny files (around 255  
characters and 4k of disk space), it contain miscellaneous information such as the name of the  
Web site that issued them, pages viewed by the user, log-in names and credit card numbers  
that have been supplied via forms.  
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When information such as a name, hobbies and educational background is voluntarily provided  
to a Web site, the information is packaged into a cookie before it is sent and stored in the Web  
browser for later use. The next time you visit the same Web site, the browser sends the cookie  
to the Web server that uses the information, for example, to present you with customised pages.  
Are cookies a threat to privacy?  
A cookie is a simple piece of text and by itself represents no threat. Cookies cannot access the  
hard drive. The browser can save cookie values to the hard disk, but that is the most it can do  
to a notebook. On privacy, Net users can be as anonymous as they want to be. Besides,  
nobody can reveal personal information than the user himself. Web servers allow the tracking  
of surfing habits and other information that are released and collected. Cookies can be used as  
a tracking device, but a cookie does not have the capability to read the hard drive or find  
details of your lifestyle.  
Can a virus attach itself to cookies?  
Viruses attach themselves to program or executable instruction files, and most cookies are  
made up of or stored in text and data files. Computer experts say that a cookie has never  
hosted or spread a virus, and it is unlikely to happen because cookies do not have a feature  
that will make it easy for a virus to attach itself.  
For more information, please refer to: Frequently Asked Questions → Computer  
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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-cost, high-bandwidth isochronous  
(real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronics  
products such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, PCs, TVs, and digital cameras. With IEEE 1394-  
compatible products and systems, users can transfer video or still images from a camera or  
digital video camera to a printer, notebook, or television, with no image degradation.  
During the analogue days, connecting a TV to a VCR, or playing back a movie from your  
camcorder to your TV was fairly easy. Then came the digital revolution. Historically, connecting  
digital devices together -especially high-speed devices- often meant special requirements,  
including software settings, device IDs, jumpers, switches, screws, latches and terminators. The  
IEEE 1394 standard works just like in the old analogue days; you plug in a cable and it works.  
The IEEE 1394 standard defines its interface as:  
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Digital - requires no conversion of digital data into analogue, implying better signal  
integrity.  
Hot plug - allows a device to be added and removed without turning off or rebooting the  
notebook.  
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Scalable - supports multiple speeds.  
Fast - supports guaranteed delivery of time critical data, thus enabling high-quality audio  
and video applications.  
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Digital Video  
What is the Digital Video (DV) format?  
Digital Video is the preferred file format for high quality video, usually captured via a digital  
video camera. It is a super high-resolution format that exceeds the quality of S-VHS. The  
images are crisp, bright and have excellent depth and contrast. The information is stored on  
the video tape in digital form, so it can be copied over and over without any loss.  
The DV standard defines all aspects of the so called "DV" or Digital Video camcorders, including  
tape recording format and form factor, video 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  
everyone. Transferring your video to your notebook is made extremely simple, as is the actual  
editing of the video, thanks to specific software applications.  
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Safety Notices  
• Modem  
• Modifications to the Product  
• Radio Frequency Interference 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  
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Modem  
Only use a modem that has been approved by the national authority of the country in which  
the product is sold. Technically and in most cases, the same modem should work in all  
countries. Nevertheless, be advised that some countries might have strict laws which forbid  
the modem from being used before it is technically approved. Kindly check this information  
with your dealer or get an approved modem as a replacement.  
Modifications to the Product  
Radio Frequency Interference  
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorised  
modifications to this equipment.  
Safety Warning  
The manufacturer is not responsible for any safety hazards caused by unauthorised  
modifications to this equipment.  
Radio Frequency Interference Statement  
WARNING  
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by  
unauthorised modifications to this equipment.  
Note  
This is a Class B digital device. 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 radiate radio-frequency energy. If not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications.  
There is no guarantee, however, that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to the radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by switching the equipment on and off to check its effect on reception, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by applying one or more of the following  
measures:  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an AC power outlet on a circuit separate from the one to which  
the receiver is connected.  
To meet the CISPR22 Standard, shielded cables and power cords are required when connecting  
this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified devices.  
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Connections and Remote Earth  
Protected Extra Low Voltage (PELV)  
To ensure the extra-low voltage integrity of the equipment, only connect equipment with  
mains-protected, electrically-compatible circuits to the external ports.  
Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV)  
Each input and output of this 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 building supply that is in accordance with current wiring  
regulations in your country.  
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Power Supply and Cables  
Your notebook may come with more than one type of power cord.  
Please note the following identifications to ensure that you are using the right power cord in  
order to avoid electrical shock hazards.  
This power cord plug is suitable for use in Malaysia,  
Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and Maldives.  
This power cord plug is suitable for use in Thailand and  
Philippines.  
This power cord plug is ONLY suitable for use in Indonesia,  
Mongolia and most countries in Europe except  
United Kingdom.  
This power cord plug is suitable for use in Australia and  
New Zealand. The live and neutral pins have insulation as  
an extra safety precaution.  
WARNING  
Failure to use the correct power cords may result in electrical shock.  
Power Supply  
The power supply socket-inlet and socket-outlet (if equipped) are 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 in position “230 V”. In the  
U.S.A. and Canada, 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 in position “115 V”. In  
Asia, 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 in position “230 V”.  
Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the power supply. The power  
supply has no user-replaceable parts. The power supply has hazardous voltages that can cause  
serious personal injury.  
A defective power supply must be immediately returned to your dealer.  
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Power Cables  
This equipment requires a 3-wire, grounded power cord. The cord length must not exceed 2.5  
metres. To prevent electrical hazards, do not remove or disable the ground contact on the  
power cord. Replace the power cord if it gets damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact  
replacement. In Europe, the plug must be rated for 250 VAC, 10 amp minimum. In the U.S.A.  
and Canada, the plug must be rated for 125 VAC, 10 amp minimum. The plug must display an  
international agency approval marking. The cord must be suitable for use in your country.  
Consult your dealer or the local electrical authorities if you are unsure of the type of power  
cord to use in your country.  
Cables  
The EMC performance of the notebook is guaranteed only if the cable and interface use  
efficient shielding.  
The use of shielded interface cable is required for USB, IEEE 1394, serial, printer, game,  
analogue or digital audio/video, Ethernet LAN, PS/2, TV or FM antennas, and generally all high  
speeds cable interfaces.  
Only Ethernet LAN or RTC modem cables can have lengths exceeding 3 metres.  
For Ethernet LAN cable, use FTP shielded 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 the  
battery. For battery replacement information, call your dealer or your Customer Assistance Centre.  
Unauthorised repairs or replacement of battery cells or parts in a battery-pack will void the safety  
and fire warranty.  
WARNING  
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only  
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used  
batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.  
Battery Disposal  
The ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and  
regulations. Do not place used batteries in your regular waste: incineration, landfilling or  
mixing of batteries with municipal solid waste stream are prohibited by law in most countries.  
Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding environment-  
sound collection, recycling and disposal of used batteries.  
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Laser Compliance Statement  
The optical devices are tested and certified to be compliant with the International Electro-technical  
Commission IEC825-1 and the European Norm EN60825-1 and the EN60825-2 regulations for Class  
1 laser products.  
Class 1 laser products are not considered hazardous. The optical devices are designed so that  
there is no risk of human exposure to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal  
operation or prescribed maintenance conditions.  
The optical devices installed in your notebook are designed for use solely as components of  
such electronic products and therefore do not comply with the appropriate requirements 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 lightning-surge protection. If this is unavailable, then avoid connecting both cables  
during thunderstorms.  
• Always disconnect the telephone cable and/or the antenna cable even though the product is shut  
down or in standby mode.  
Radio-communication Regulation (if applicable)  
Specific regulations apply when using wireless radio-communication products.  
Additional Notices  
Each input or output of this product is classified as Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV).  
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD Protection  
WARNING  
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, cards, memory modules and  
other parts. We recommend that you carry out all procedures in this guide only at an  
ESD-workstation. If one is not available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an  
antistatic wrist strap attached to any unpainted metal surface when handling parts.  
If you do not have one, discharge static electricity from yourself and your clothing  
by touching a nearby metal surface before handling any internal components.  
Product Storage Environment Guidelines  
1. When the product is in use (or started up):  
•
This product is best used in temperatures from 15ºC to 25ºC, although it will operate  
normally from 5ºC to 35ºC.  
•
Avoid placing the product in a dusty environment as excessive dust might be sucked  
into the machine body, reducing its cooling efficiency.  
•
•
Do not try to block any ventilation holes as you may cause the product to over-heat.  
Do not place the product in a humid environment to avoid rusting or corrosion due to  
excessive water vapourisation.  
2. When the product is shut down.  
•
Avoid placing the product for a prolonged time in hot environments (with an excessive  
temperature of above 60ºC) as that can damage the LCD panel or cause the battery  
pack to explode or leak.  
•
•
If you plan to keep the product unused for a long period, do charge the battery to full  
capacity and then disconnect the battery pack before putting the notebook in storage.  
Avoid placing the product in extreme cold conditions (below 0ºC).  
Recommended Environment  
Operation  
•
•
•
Temperature: 5°C to 35°C  
Relative Humidity: 10% to 80% (Non-condensing)  
Gradient: 10°C/hr  
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Glossary  
Term  
Definition  
AACS  
AC  
Advanced Access Content System  
Alternating Current  
ACPI  
BIOS  
BR  
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface  
Basic Input/Output System  
Blu-ray  
BR-DVD  
CD  
Blu-ray Disc titles  
Compact Disc  
DC  
DSL  
DV  
Direct Current  
Digital Subscriber Line  
Digital Video  
DVD  
ECO  
ESD  
Digital Versatile Disc  
Economy mode  
Electrostatic Discharge  
Far Infrared  
FIR  
GB  
HD  
Gigabyte (1,000,000,000 bytes)  
High Definition  
HDD  
HTTP  
IDE  
IEEE 1394  
IMAP  
ISP  
LAN; Wireless LAN  
LCD  
LED  
Hard Disk Drive  
Hypertext Transfer Protocol  
Integrated Drive Electronics  
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Interface 1394  
Internet Message Access Protocol  
Internet Service Provider  
Local Area Network; Wireless Local Area Network  
Liquid Crystal Display  
Light-Emitting Diode  
Lithium-Ion  
Li-Ion  
MMC  
MS  
Multimedia Card  
Memory Stick  
PC  
Personal Computer  
POP3  
POST  
PELV  
SD  
SELV  
TV  
Post Office Protocol Version 3  
Power-On Self-Test  
Protected Extra Low Voltage  
Secure Digital  
Safety Extra Low Voltage  
Television  
UAC  
USB  
User Account Control  
Universal Serial Bus  
VCR  
VGA  
xD  
Video Camera Recorder  
Video Graphics Array  
xD-Picture Card  
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This original copy of the agreement is your proof of license. Please treat it as valuable property.  
NEC Computers Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. License Agreement  
IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY  
BEFORE USING SOFTWARE OR OPENING SOFTWARE PACKET(S).  
Unless a separate multilingual license booklet is included in your product package, the following license Agreement  
applies to you. Please take note that some third party software supplied to you may be covered by other license  
agreements. Please refer to all the relevant license agreements provided for important terms and conditions applicable  
to such software.  
This is a legal and binding Agreement made between you (either as an individual or as an entity) and NEC Computers  
Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. (NECCAP). This Agreement covers all software that is distributed with NECCAP’s product, for  
which there is no separate license agreement between you and the manufacturer or owner of the software (collectively  
referred to as “the Software”). By using the Software that has been pre-loaded or embedded in your product or  
installing or downloading the Software that is included with your product or opening the sealed software packet(s) you  
are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement,  
promptly return the unopened software packet(s) and the accompanying items (including but not limited to the written  
materials and binders or other packages) to the place you obtained them and delete any preloaded or embedded  
software.  
NECCAP SOFTWARE LICENSE  
GRANT OF LICENSE  
You are permitted to use one copy of the specified version of the NECCAP CD-ROM product identified above on any  
single computer, provided the Software is in use on only one computer at any time. If you have multiple licenses for  
the Software, then at any time, you may have as many copies of the Software in use as you have licenses. The  
Software is ‘in use’ on a computer 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 additional  
licenses until the number of licenses is equivalent to the number of users before allowing the users to use the  
Software. If you are a commercial customer of NECCAP, you hereby irrevocably grant NECCAP the right to perform an  
audit of your use of the Software during normal hours, you agree to cooperate with NECCAP in such audit and you  
agree to provide NECCAP with all records related to the use of the Software. Such audit is strictly for the purpose of  
confirmation of your compliance with the terms of this Agreement.  
COPYRIGHT  
The Software is owned by NECCAP or its suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and international  
treaty provision. Therefore, you must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material (e.g. a book or musical  
recording) except that you may either (a) make one copy of the floppy disk portion of the Software, if solely for  
backup or archival purposes, or (b) for the transfer of the floppy disk portion of the Software to a single hard disk  
provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes. You may not copy the CD-ROM disc portion of  
the Software or the written materials accompanying the Software.  
OTHER RESTRICTIONS  
You may not rent or lease the Software, but you may transfer the Software and accompanying written materials on a  
permanent basis provided you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement. You may not  
reverse, engineer, decompile or disassemble the Software. Any transfer of the Software must include the most recent  
update and all prior versions.  
You may not use the disks on another computer or network, or loan, rent, lease or transfer them to another use  
except as permitted by this Agreement.  
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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.  
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Copyright  
Copyright  
Notebook Quick Reference, NEC VERSA M380 Series 1.0 version, 8/2008.  
Copyright © 2008, NEC Computers Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd (418989-A) (“NECCAP”).  
This guide and all software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of  
this manual may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, whether  
electronic, chemical, manual or otherwise, including but not limited to photocopying, recording,  
or information storage and retrieval systems, for any purpose without prior written permission  
of NECCAP.  
Disclaimer  
NECCAP specifically disclaims all warranties, either expressed or implied, including, but  
not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose  
with respect to this product and documentation to the extent permitted by the law.  
NECCAP reserves the right to revise or make changes or improvements to this product or  
documentation at any time without any obligation to notify any person or user of such  
revisions or improvements.  
In no event shall NECCAP be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, including  
but not limited to loss of business profits or any other commercial damages, arising out of  
the use of this product.  
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Trademarks  
™
™
NEC VERSA is a registered trademark, VersaGlide , and PortBar are trademarks of NEC Corporation,  
used under license.  
Celeron, Celeron Inside, Centrino, Centrino Inside, Centrino Logo, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel  
Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Intel Viiv, Intel vPro, Itanium, Itanium Inside, Pentium, Pentium  
Inside, Viiv Inside, vPro Inside, Xeon, and Xeon Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.  
and other countries.  
Microsoft®, Encarta, MSN, Windows®, Microsoft® Outlook, Microsoft® Office logo and Windows® logo are  
either registered trademarks or trademarks of ©2008 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries. Windows Vista® is either a registered trademark or trademark of ©2008 Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
™
Norton Internet Security 2007  
Copyright © 2007 Symantec Corporation.  
Symantec, the Symantec logo, LiveUpdate, Norton AntiVirus, Norton Internet Security, Norton Personal  
Firewall, Norton Protection Center, Symantec Security Check, and Symantec Security Response are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
McAfee® VirusScan®  
McAfee and its product names are registered trademarks of McAfee, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the US  
and/or other countries.  
McAfee® Personal Firewall  
McAfee and its product names are registered trademarks of McAfee, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the US  
and/or other countries.  
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any  
use of such marks by NEC Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of  
their respective owners.  
SRS Premium Sound, SRS and the  
only).  
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. (For specific models  
This product is ENERGY STAR qualified and meets ENERGY STAR requirement, should you find there is an  
Energy Star certification mark on it.  
Other product names mentioned in this reference may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. NECCAP claims no interest in trademarks other than its own.  
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Official Name of the Software Used  
(Notation)  
(Official Name)  
Windows,  
Windows Vista  
Windows Vista® Home Basic  
Windows Vista® Home Premium  
Windows Vista® Business  
Windows Vista® Ultimate  
Windows XP,  
Windows XP  
Home Edition  
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition  
operating system Service Pack 2  
Windows XP,  
Windows XP  
Professional  
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating  
system Service Pack 2  
Internet Explorer  
Windows® Internet Explorer®  
Windows® Media Center  
Windows Media  
Center  
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