NEC Generation N3000 M760s, User Manual

Page 1: ...mputer productively and safely Information includes how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk of developing nerve muscle or tendon disorders Read through this on line documentation to familiarise yourself with the notebook computer Register the service with NEC Computers S A S either on line on http ultracare nec computers com or by filling out the UltraCare Registration Card and ret...

Page 2: ...of NEC Computers S A S is prohibited Trademark Acknowledgements NEC NEC POWERMATE and NEC VERSA are registered trademarks of NEC Corporation used under license Celeron Intel Intel Centrino Pro Intel Centrino Duo Intel Centrino Pro Intel CoreTM Intel CoreTM Duo Intel CoreTM Solo Intel CoreTM 2 Duo Intel CoreTM 2 Solo Intel CoreTM 2 Extreme Intel CoreTM 2 Quad Intel SpeedStep Intel ViivTM Intel vPro...

Page 3: ...njury or loss of life Eco friendly Tips and tricks to help you use your computer in an eco friendly manner Names of keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard For example Ctrl Alt or Enter Text that you must type is printed in bold type For example type dir Window titles field names pane names application names list box names are printed in italic type For example the Power Options Properties...

Page 4: ...s not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Modifications to the product Preface CE marking NEC Computers S A S cannot be held responsible for unauthorized modifications made by the user and the consequences thereof which may alter the confor...

Page 5: ...ers S A S declares that this computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Connections and Remote Earths PELV Protected Extra Low Voltage To ensure the extra low voltage integrity of the equipment only connect equipment with mains protected electrically compatible circuits to the external ports SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage Every inp...

Page 6: ...d from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 8 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or cause short circuits risking the possibility of a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto the product 9 Do not at...

Page 7: ...ly the power cord that comes with your equipment Using an unauthorized power cord may cause a fire when the electric current exceeds the rated flow Also observe the following to prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a damaged cord Do not stretch the cord harness Do not alter modify or repair the power cord Do not bend the power cord Do not twist the power cord Do not step on the power cord K...

Page 8: ...ided that efficient shields are used on cable s interface The use of shielded interface cable is required for USB IEEE1394 serial printer game analogue or digital audio video Ethernet LAN PS 2 TV or FM antennas and generally all high speeds cables interfaces Only Ethernet LAN or RTC modem cable can have length exceeding 3 meters For Ethernet LAN cable use FTP shielded cables only cat 5 Batteries U...

Page 9: ...output and which are specified by the manufacturer e g operating system other equalizer software firmware and drivers may increase the earphones and headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level Heat Build Up The AC adapter and the underside of the computer can become hot after prolonged use Sustained physical contact with either should be avoided Glass Display Take care when ha...

Page 10: ...itor in seconds By choosing an ENERGY STAR compliant computer you help fight global warming and promote cleaner air without sacrificing the product quality and performance you expect from an NEC computer More information at http www energystar gov Product Disposal The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive requires that used electrical and electronic products must be disposed of ...

Page 11: ...ect your health and promotes environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment NEC Computers S A S complies with the European Community stringent RoHS Directive mandating restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment For information on the NEC Computers S A S recycling program refer to http www nec eco com 11 ...

Page 12: ...se the wireless network device before you turn it on European Declaration of Conformity This equipment complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the European Union directive 1999 5 EC The wireless network device must be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product NEC Computers S A ...

Page 13: ...nization or environment an airport for example you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the bluetooth device before you turn it on European Declaration of Conformity This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the European Directive 1999 5 EC The bluetooth device must be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as d...

Page 14: ...end you purchase an anti static wrist strap available at electronic supply stores To use it connect the strap s metal alligator clip to an unpainted metal portion of your computer s chassis 2 Then connect the elastic wrist band to the strap and slide the wrist band onto your wrist Note if you do not have a wrist strap you can earth yourself by touching and maintaining continuous contact with an un...

Page 15: ...short in the electrical circuit When installing a cable route the cable so it is not pinched by other components and is out of the path of the system unit cover Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector pins before you connect the cable Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system components at power on When disconnecting a cable always pull on the cable connector or strain re...

Page 16: ...s 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 computer causes such disorders Some doctors believe that using the keyboard and mouse may aggravate existing musculoskeletal disorders Note contact a doctor if you experience pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing...

Page 17: ... disorders e g arthritis prior trauma to the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back or legs prior musculoskeletal disorders aging fluid retention due to pregnancy poor physical conditioning 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 Reduci...

Page 18: ... on how to set up your computer to fit your physical needs This information is based on ergonomics the science of making the workplace fit the needs of the worker Note To increase your comfort and safety when using your notebook computer as your primary computer system at your home or office note the following recommendations use a separate external keyboard attached to your notebook computer use ...

Page 19: ...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 computer or any external input devices Position your keyboard directly in front of you Avoid reaching when using your keyboard or mouse If you use a mouse position it at the same ...

Page 20: ...gle to windows and other light sources to minimise glare and reflections Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen or external monitor If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen or external monitor use an anti glare filter Clean your screen or external monitor regularly Use a lint free non abrasive cloth and a non alcohol neutral non abrasive cle...

Page 21: ...anel that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position C Speakers provide stereo sound for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure D Power Button refer to the Buttons section below for details E Keyboard standard QWERTY key layout For more information refer to Keyboard F Microphone Allows you to record mono sound with your computer Refer to Audio G Touchpad works like a standard c...

Page 22: ...ss LAN Bluetooth feature is off lights green the wireless LAN feature is enabled lights orange the Bluetooth feature is enabled lights yellow the Bluetooth and the wireless LAN features are enabled Note The wireless LAN status LED only lights if your system is equipped with a wireless LAN board Num Lock LED lights green when Num Lock is active Disk Drive Access LED blinks green when the system is ...

Page 23: ...in place for 4 or more seconds to initiate power override powers off the system Only use this option if you cannot power off your system using the normal procedure described in the tips section relevant to your operating system Refer to Tips for Using Microsoft Windows Vista Keyboard The following function key combinations are pre programmed for the notebook computer Key Combination Symbol on key ...

Page 24: ...the video mode between the notebook computer screen and an external monitor Fn F8 Decreases the LCD brightness This only affects the display on your notebook computer not on monitors connected to your notebook computer Fn F9 Increases the LCD brightness This only affects the display on your notebook computer not on monitors connected to your notebook computer Fn F11 Sets the wireless connection Fn...

Page 25: ...s connection can be established Caution The wireless devices installed in this notebook computer have been designed so that they do not exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency recommended by the international guidelines ICNIRP SAR Specific Absorption Rate is the rate at which energy is absorbed in body tissues and it is strongly dependent on the separation distance between the high frequ...

Page 26: ...Discovering Your Computer 2007 2009 NEC Computers S A S All rights reserved Caution Specific wireless regulatory notices apply to each country or region Refer to 802 11x Wireless LAN Regulations 26 ...

Page 27: ... rights reserved Around the Back of the System The back panel of the notebook computer offers the following feature A Battery Bay equipped with a rechargeable battery Refer to Replacing the Primary Battery Figure 3 Back panel feature 27 ...

Page 28: ... information D Fan Vents allow your system to cool properly and maintain a safe operating environment Warning do not block the fan vents while the notebook computer is in use E USB Ports a Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect an USB equipped peripheral device for example a printer a mouse or a keyboard to your notebook computer Refer to USB Devices F USB Ports a Universal Serial Bus...

Page 29: ...t allows you to connect an USB equipped peripheral device for example a printer a mouse or a keyboard to your notebook computer Refer to USB Devices E Optical Disc Drive refer to Optical Disc Drive for more information on the optical disc drive installed in your notebook computer F Release Button ejects the disc tray Press this button when power is on to insert a disc into or remove a disc from th...

Page 30: ...e the lock towards the outside to unlock the battery B Battery Bay equipped with a rechargeable battery Refer to Replacing the Primary Battery C Battery Release Latch slide and hold the lock to the right to release the battery D Memory Bay refer to Memory Modules E Hard Disk Drive Bay refer to Hard Disk Drive Caution Be aware that your system may radiate heat when used for an extended period of ti...

Page 31: ...ogrammed for your notebook computer B Numeric Keypad Pressing Num Lock in colour on the keyboard activates the numeric keypad numbers and functions printed in blue on the bottom right corner of the keys The keypad lets you type numbers and mathematical operands as you would on a calculator The keypad is ideal for entering long lists of numbers When you press Num Lock in colour again the keys rever...

Page 32: ... on that menu choice For instance if the menu shows the choice File you can open that menu by clicking the mouse on the word File or by pressing the ALT key and the F key simultaneously The ALT Gr key present on some keyboards functions like the ALT key It also allows you to select the third function marked on a key Euro symbol for example E Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position...

Page 33: ...Touchpad Adjustments in Windows The touchpad offers a number of options that let you customise how it functions To access these options In Windows Vista go to Start Control Panel and choose Mouse in Hardware and Sound The options let you control the size and colour of the cursor cursor speed the accepted double click speed and selection button orientation Making Touchpad Adjustments in Synaptics U...

Page 34: ...s such as word processing documents spreadsheets and large digital images It also works with other scrollable items such as file lists and font lists Virtual Scrolling provides smooth and easy scrolling for all applications Corner Taps and Programmable Tap Zones Corner taps and programmable tap zones allow you to assign button controls or other functions to an area on the touchpad surface For exam...

Page 35: ...support the Microsoft IntelliMouse Slow Motion The Slow Motion feature allows you to reduce the speed of the pointer to improve pointing accuracy for fine positioning Activate Slow Motion by pressing and holding a specified key user selected while moving the pointer Constrained Motion The Constrained Motion feature allows you to force purely horizontal or vertical motion of the pointer on the scre...

Page 36: ... nearby Keep the adapter connected whenever possible The AC adapter charges the battery when it is connected whether the notebook computer is powered on or off Figure 8 AC adapter Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or serviceable parts inside Dangerous voltage in the AC adapter can cause serious personal injury or death The AC adapter is int...

Page 37: ...able into the AC adapter and the other end into a properly grounded wall outlet Make sure the power source falls within the system compatible range Figure 9 Connecting the AC adapter Caution Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter Keeping the adapter clear of objects lets the adapter cool properly during use Only use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook Although other adapters look...

Page 38: ...manufacturer s instructions To avoid personal injury and property damage read these battery precautions on handling charging and disposing batteries Keep the battery away from heat sources including direct sunlight open fires microwave ovens and high voltage containers Temperatures over 60ºC may cause damage Do not drop or impact the battery Do not disassemble the battery Do not solder the battery...

Page 39: ...Primary Battery If you do not take any action the system will automatically go into Hibernation Save To File mode Charging the Battery Refer to Charging Lithium ion Batteries Conserving Battery Power Some operations like the ones listed below significantly reduced battery performance using optical drives using USB devices wireless communication devices or Express cards defining display settings to...

Page 40: ...is recommended not to discharge it below 20 Note Under normal conditions a lithium ion battery provides 500 800 charge discharge cycles Two 50 charges correspond to a single charge cycle and not to two charge cycles Therefore you can charge the battery more often this will not reduce the battery life cycle Precautions for Recharging the Battery Rechargeable batteries can be used under a wide tempe...

Page 41: ...moved from the computer when running on AC power Leaving a battery in a computer while using an electrical outlet for long periods of time may reduce the life cycle of the battery because of heat In that case remove the battery from the computer and store it according to the precautions in Storing Lithium ion Batteries 41 ...

Page 42: ...nce Warning To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion adhere to the following 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 Installing the Battery in your System Caution Be sure to save your data before replacin...

Page 43: ...ert the battery pack C in its compartment until it locks into place Slide the battery security lock B towards the lock position 5 Turn the system over 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 Refer to Enviro...

Page 44: ...se Windows will prompt you to insert a disc containing the driver for the device 3 After installation is complete check the information for your device to see if any additional software that might have been included with the device should be installed Connecting and Disconnecting Devices Note USB devices can be hot swapped or plugged meaning that you do not need to turn off your system before plug...

Page 45: ...are icon and you ll see a list of devices Figure 12 Safely remove hardware icon Windows Vista 2 In the Safely Remove Hardware window select the device you wish to remove and click the Stop button 3 When prompted click OK to confirm 4 Unplug the connector from the USB port Pull the connector not the cable 45 ...

Page 46: ... it to a local area network LAN 1 Motherboard Layout and Connectors Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector as shown below Figure 13 Connecting a network cable Note Once the cable connector clicks into place gently pull on the cable to ensure that it is securely attached 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device or a network wall connector 46 ...

Page 47: ...apter available at most electronics supply stores 1 Connect one end of the cable into a standard telephone wall outlet using an adapter if necessary 2 Connect the other end of the cable into the modem port on your computer Figure 14 Connecting a modem cable Setting the Modem s Dialling Properties In some instances your modem may not detect the correct country as your default country settings In th...

Page 48: ...omputer different wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices Your wireless network card s client utility The Windows Vista operating system To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card In Windows Vista 1 Click Start Connect To then Manage wireless networks 2 Double click a profile to open the wireless network properties screen Manag...

Page 49: ...Area Networks WLAN Note Press the Bluetooth button to activate the Bluetooth feature Refer to Keyboard Configuring a Bluetooth Connection Using Bluetooth Manager 1 From the lower right corner of the task bar right click the Bluetooth icon in the task bar and select Add a Bluetooth Device The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard displays 2 Follow the instructions of the wizard Connecting to a Bluetooth Pers...

Page 50: ...Video Capture Filter 4 To modify the size of the image in the Options menu click Video Capture Pin 5 To start recording in the Capture menu click Start Capture and click OK when prompted 6 Stop registering by selecting Stop Capture in the Capture menu Note You can define a time limit by selecting Capture Record Time Limit before starting the capture Check Enable Record Time Limit and define the ti...

Page 51: ... powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off 2 Attach the 15 pin cable connector to the monitor port on the system Secure the cable connection with the screws provided Figure 17 Connecting an external VGA monitor 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Follow any set up instructions in the monitor s user s guide 5 Turn on power to the system ...

Page 52: ...000 Specifications NEC Versa M580 Specifications Which Optical Discs to Use with the Optical Disc Drive Installed in your Computer Use the following table to know which optical discs to use according to the optical disc drive type Note Due to the variety of CD and DVD standards recordable discs may not be compatible with all standard models of optical disc drives About Recordable R ReWritable RW a...

Page 53: ...he disk unfit for use Combo drive DVD CD RW R R W R W R R R R R R R DVD ROM drive R R R R R R R R R R R DVD R drive R R W R W R R W R W R R R R DVD RW drive R R W R W R R W R W R R R R DVD R drive R R W R W R R R R W R W R R DVD RW drive R R W R W R R R R W R W R R Dual DVD RW drive R R W R W R R W R W R W R W R R Multi DVD RW and RAM drive R R W R W R R W R W R R R W R R Super multi DVD RW and RA...

Page 54: ...the open close button again or push the front of the tray carefully to close the tray Emergency Disk Removing If you fail to eject the disk tray with the open close button follow the procedure below 1 Shut down the computer 2 Insert a metal pin of approximately 1 2 mm in diameter and 100 mm in length a straightened large paper clip will make a substitute into the emergency hole on the front of the...

Page 55: ...ypes of players particularly DVD video players can not play back certain recordable disc formats Playing DVDs A software application for playing DVDs has been pre installed on your computer Cyberlink PowerDVDTM Note it is not recommended that you use the DVD player while other programs are active This will affect the performance of the player reducing display quality Note when you insert a DVD dis...

Page 56: ...f 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 Keep the disk away from cigarette smoke Do not store a disc in places exposed to high temperature and humidity Do not place a disc under direct sunlight Store discs in their cases to prevent dust contamination scratches bending and other damage Cleaning an Optical Disk A du...

Page 57: ...tray 5 Wipe the signal side of the disk with a dry soft cloth Note Wipe optical disks from the centre to the outside Caution Use only optical disk cleaner if necessary Cleaning an optical disk with record spray cleaner benzene or thinner causes damage to the disk contents At worst inserting the disk into the computer may cause malfunction or failure 57 ...

Page 58: ...ectors facing down Figure 16 Inserting a memory card 2 Carefully slide the card into the port If you find you need to use any force to insert the card try reorientating the card slightly Note The last 3 to 8 mm of the card will extend from beyond the slot depending on the card used 3 If the card contains some files the Windows Auto Play window may appear this depends on the contents of the card an...

Page 59: ...s reserved Caution Make sure that no programs are using the contents of the card before you remove it A program attempting to use a card that is no longer present can cause errors on your computer Caution Always remove any memory cards before moving your computer 59 ...

Page 60: ...ressCard Slot section for more information on the PC card slot s present in your computer Inserting an Express Card 1 Align the card so that the connector points towards the slot and the arrow or the label shows on the top face of the card Figure 19 Inserting an Express Card 2 Slide the card into the slot and press firmly until it is completely seated in its connector 3 Most Express cards are auto...

Page 61: ...ect to the Line Out port on the other audio system to record or play Microphone In Port Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic recording or amplification through the unit Note Plugging in an external microphone may disable the built in microphone Audio Connectors on Your Computer Refer to Around the Right Side of the System Around the Right Side of the System You can use the R...

Page 62: ...le structure and using your computer Each operating system offers its own look and tools through an easy to use graphical interface Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System FreeDosTM Operating System FreeDOS aims to be a 100 MS DOS compatible operating system FreeDOS is released under the GNU General Public License The GNU license created by the Free Software Foundation means you have access to th...

Page 63: ...o different levels of protection and utilities gathered in the Backup and Restore control panel Organization features Windows Vista introduces enhanced desktop search and organization that makes it easier to organize and find your files on your computer As the best example the new Instant Search function available almost anywhere in Windows Vista is an enhanced search function that helps you locat...

Page 64: ...ws Vista installed on your computer or if you have installed or deactivated programs the icons described here may slightly differ and or may be accompanied by others Start Menu The Start menu features a whole new look and feels to be more efficient and comprehensive It features an Instant Search box that can help you to find a specific file application or Internet favourite As you begin typing Win...

Page 65: ...elect an action to perform In this case for Audio CD choose Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player 3 Click Save Changing the Display Resolution 1 Click the Start button Control Panel and in Appearance and Personalization click Adjust screen resolution The Display Settings window opens 2 Adjust the Resolution cursor to the resolution of your choice Customizing the Task Bar The task bar is locked ...

Page 66: ...the icons you wish to have on the Desktop 4 Click Apply and OK to close the window 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 the Start button Control Panel and in User Accounts and Family Safety click Add or remove user accounts 2 Click Create a new account 3 Type a name for the account 4 Ch...

Page 67: ...on Control panel in User Accounts and Family Safety click Set up parental controls for any user From there you can manage the settings for each child s profile to adapt to the age and interests of the child Here are the five types of limitations you can set Time limits for the use of the computer For example you may want your children to have access to the computer only from 6 to 8 pm on school da...

Page 68: ...y Center Windows Vista Mobility Center is a single place where you can quickly view and adjust some essential settings of your notebook computer To access Windows Vista Mobility Center click the Start button Control Panel Mobile PC and Mobility Center Figure 24 Windows Vista Mobility Center Note Click the icon of each feature to make additional adjustments 68 ...

Page 69: ...sta Power Management Level the display brightness Create a power plan when pre defined settings do not meet your requirement Windows Vista Power Management Level Windows Vista offers the definition of the power management s level This level occurs automatically based on the system s default settings when invoked To access Windows Vista Power Management states click the Start button Control Panel i...

Page 70: ...ibernate It saves documents applications and data to both the hard drive and memory so that you save as much energy as in Hibernate but still can get up and running as fast as in Sleep Note In case of power failure your work is restored from the hard drive with the Hybrid Sleep and Hibernate options whereas with the Sleep option your work is lost 70 ...

Page 71: ... virus definition service update To be effective an antivirus software must be updated often and on a regular basis Note Your Norton Internet SecurityTM comes with a complimentary 90 days subscription to the virus definition service update At the end of this 90 days period you will be proposed to subscribe to the virus definition service update we strongly advise you to subscribe Getting Help in N...

Page 72: ...World Wide Web address of the requested web site or to type Find Go or followed by a keyword web site name or phrase B Instant Search Box allows you to search a keyword or phrase on Internet linked to one or several search providers The result of your search is displayed in a new tab E C Favorites Center lets you organize your favourite web sites feeds and history of the visited web sites D Quick ...

Page 73: ...m violent or pornographic inappropriate web sites Please see Parental Controls to get more details on how to use parental controls Getting Help in Microsoft Internet Explorer To access Online Help press F1 or click Help then Contents and Index Figure 26 Getting help in Microsoft Internet Explorer Note The availability of the above mentioned features may vary according to the model the configuratio...

Page 74: ...Windows Mail Instant Search is not just confined to e mail this feature is available throughout Windows Vista And when you search from Search Explorer in Windows Vista you can find documents and other files in addition to e mail messages Junk mail filter Unwanted junk e mail spam is annoying and disruptive forcing you to wade through useless or offensive messages to find the ones you care about To...

Page 75: ... is significantly more reliable so you can have more confidence in your e mail experience Getting Help in Windows Mail Want to know more about your e mail Client Simply press the F1 key when in Windows Mail or have a look at the help accessible from the Help menu Note The availability of the above mentioned feature s on your computer may vary according to the model the configuration and the countr...

Page 76: ...ual subtitles and closed caption decoder Dolby headphone technology Dolby digital decoder Digital zoom Multiple navigation controls Express menu Dual playback modes for wide screen titles Getting Help in Cyberlink PowerDVDTM On line help is available for this software application click the Question Mark icon at the bottom right corner to open the help topics or press the F1 key on your keyboard Yo...

Page 77: ...t button select All Programs Multimedia and click Creator Getting Help in Roxio Creator When using Roxio Creator you can hold the pointer over a button to see a short description of its function Click the Help button on the Toolbar or press the F1 key on your keyboard to open the Help file You can also access the help of Roxio Creator directly from the Start menu without starting Roxio Creator by ...

Page 78: ...nage all your contact and customer information in one place Create professional marketing materials and campaigns in house Find use and manage information more effectively All this is possible thanks to the software of Office 2007 namely Word Excel Outlook with Business Contact Manager Publisher PowerPoint Access You will find more information about each software on their online help At the end of...

Page 79: ... their own Web sites 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 Flash Player Plug in The flash plug in is another plug in by Macromedia that lets you experience vector b...

Page 80: ...crobat Reader by clicking Start All Programs and Acrobat Reader or double click the icon on the desktop Getting Help in Adobe Acrobat Reader For further information on Adobe Acrobat Reader click on Help in the menu bar Restoring Adobe Acrobat Reader If needed you can uninstall and reinstall Adobe Acrobat Reader via SmartRestore SmartRestore for Windows Vista Note The availability of the above ment...

Page 81: ...ure your display settings and to select the display modes Correcting Colours This menu allows you to adjust colour intensity of your notebook computer screen and the external monitor if connected 1 Open the utility by right clicking the icon in the task bar and click Control Center 2 Select Desktop Gamma Correction The following menu displays Figure 22 SiS VGA Control Center Desktop Gamma Correcti...

Page 82: ...d Setting Video Parameters This menu allows you to adjust colour intensity for videos 1 Open the utility by right clicking the icon in the task bar and click Control Center 2 Select Video Setting The following menu displays Figure 23 SiS VGA Control Center Video Setting 82 ...

Page 83: ...y to multi mode or clone mode display 1 Connect an external monitor to your computer as described in Connecting an External VGA Monitor 2 Open the utility by right clicking the icon in the task bar and click Control Center 3 Select Display Setting The following window displays Figure 24 SiS VGA Control Center Display Setting 4 Select your display scheme 83 ...

Page 84: ... icon The right side of the window contains information about the number of audio connectors in your system as well as whether they are analog or digital the internal audio devices in your system like speakers or an internal microphone Figure 31 Realtek HD Audio Manager connector panel Connecting an Audio Device When connecting a device to an audio connector a window may pop up to let you know the...

Page 85: ...ect the desired settings Speakers Speaker Configuration Tab Test your speakers as follows 1 In the drop down list next to the picture A select the option describing the number of speakers in your system 2 Click the arrow icon B to test the speakers Figure 32 Realtek HD Audio Manager speaker settings Sound Effect Tab Click the Sound Effect tab to define the Environment Equalizer and Karaoke setting...

Page 86: ...lable such as Pop or Jazz Karaoke Mode This feature allows you to eliminate the vocal of the song or to find a key which better fits your vocal range Microphone Line In Click these tabs to define settings for a better recording quality Two additional options are available for the microphone Noise suppression Acoustic echo cancellation Figure 33 Realtek HD Audio Manager microphone 86 ...

Page 87: ...riginal factory configuration if the new settings are not satisfactory Warning this material is intended for experienced users only Entering the Setup Utility Access the BIOS utility at power on Just press F2 when the following prompt appears Press F2 to enter Setup 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...

Page 88: ...s your computer s configuration even when the computer is switched off Occasionally you may need to change or update the information stored in CMOS RAM such as When you add or remove an hard disk drive or change the type of video display If you change your system s hardware configuration for example by adding a modem If you want to make certain adjustments explained in this chapter that can improv...

Page 89: ... Warning Always disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet and the system remove the battery and unplug the modem cable when upgrading one of the computer s components Observe the Maintenance Safety Precautions 1 Power off the system and disconnect the AC power cord from the wall and the system Disconnect any other external devices 2 Close the LCD panel and turn the system over 3 Remove the...

Page 90: ... hard disk drive 5 Pull the hard disk drive straight back 1 until it disengages from the bay connector 6 Lift the hard disk drive up 2 and remove it from the bay 7 Slide the new hard disk drive into the bay and push firmly to connect it to the system board 8 Replace the bay cover and secure it with two screws 90 ...

Page 91: ...s to upgrade the system memory Warning Always disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet and the system remove the battery and unplug the modem cable when upgrading one of the computer s components Observe the Maintenance Safety Precautions 1 Power off the system and disconnect the AC power cord from the wall and the system 2 Disconnect any other external devices 3 Close the LCD panel and t...

Page 92: ...gure 32 Disconnecting the fan cable 6 Open the bay cover and carefully disconnect the fan cable A 7 Lift the bay cover and set it aside 8 Locate the free memory slot B Figure 33 Replacing a memory module 9 Align the notch with the notch in the bay connector and install the module as follows 92 ...

Page 93: ...emove a SO DIMM module C press the locking tabs A away from the sides of the module until the module pops up Then remove the SO DIMM module 10 Replace the bay cover 11 Secure the three screws that were removed during step 5 12 Install the battery 13 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to the wall outlet and power on the system The additional memory is automatically detected and system confi...

Page 94: ...ject 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...

Page 95: ... A S All rights reserved At least one upper case letter A to Z At least one numerical character 0 to 9 At least one symbol character etc Note Avoid using names or dates that can be easily guessed birthdays anniversaries family member names pet names etc 95 ...

Page 96: ...avel 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 computer is the result of a lightning strike Avoid repeated power on cycles These subject the system components to temperature variations and stress After turning off power wait about five seconds for the hard disk to spin down before you power on again Be sure...

Page 97: ...computer functions To back up the BIOS settings take a piece of paper enter the BIOS see Setup Utility and note the settings and their values Note Do not forget to modify what is written on this piece of paper each time you modify the BIOS settings Create recovery disc s as proposed in SmartRestore for Windows Vista Back up your data on a regular basis You can use the Microsoft backup tool to save...

Page 98: ...isk Shutdown your computer when you are done using it so that your computer can initalize itself Moving or Shipping Your System Safely Use these steps to prepare your system for moving or shipping 1 Back up the files on the hard disk drive to discs or to an external hard disk drive 2 Remove any CD or DVD from the optical drive 3 Turn off the system unit and any external options connected to it 4 U...

Page 99: ...dapt it to your own needs you will find all details about the recommended operations in System Care The items are classified according to the recommended frequency First Time Use Back up your BIOS settings Create recovery disc s as proposed in SmartRestore for Windows Vista Every Day Update your antivirus definition Shutdown your computer Every Week Clean up your hard disk Backup your data Every M...

Page 100: ...tivity Keeping your Virtual Private Network VPN connected may limit your system s ability to enter standby mode We recommend you disconnect your VPN when not actively using your corporate network Many popular computer games and other third party software packages that run in the background will not allow the computer to go to sleep even if they are paused or the active window is minimized Some web...

Page 101: ... have a printer print your documents only when necessary If you don t feel comfortable reading on screen think about modifying your monitor s settings check your monitor s documentation Limit your ink consumption by avoiding to print coloured backgrounds or useless pages Spare paper by using recto verso mode as much as possible Note Your printer probably features a draft mode This mode allows to s...

Page 102: ... hard disk Insert a fully charged battery to make sure your system is ready to quickly boot up at the airport security check Fully charge all your batteries Tape your business card to your notebook AC adapter and batteries If you run your system with battery power maximise battery life by using power saving features whenever possible Take along any application or data files on CD DVD that you migh...

Page 103: ...ce 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 computer is your company and the original receipt is not available to you Connecting Using Your Modem if applicable to your system Whether you are on a business trip or on holiday connecting to the Internet while you t...

Page 104: ...er Up at All The power button has been pressed but the power status LED does not light Verify that the outlet you have the computer plugged into has power You can do this with a lamp or with an outlet tester available at most hardware stores Check the connection between the computer and the power cord For notebook computers also check the connection between the power cord and the AC adapter If the...

Page 105: ...forms a number of tasks called the Power On Self Test POST These tasks test and initialise the hardware and then boot the operating system from the hard disk drive Non Fatal Errors If during the POST errors occur that do not stop the boot process then a message similar to the following display may appear Error Message Line 1 Error Message Line 2 Press F2 for Setup F1 to Boot You should note the er...

Page 106: ...e read files or documents shipped with the product that are named Readme or Readme first they may contain the solution to your problem Using Windows Advanced Troubleshooting Modes 1 Click Start Turn off computer Windows XP or Windows Vista and then click Restart 2 When the NEC logo appears press F5 3 When the message Please select the operating system to start is displayed press F8 4 Use the arrow...

Page 107: ...en is difficult to read Adjust screen brightness and contrasts Refer to the monitor s guide or to the On line Documentation Keyboard and Pointing Devices If problems appear intermittently there may be a loose cable dirt in the keyboard if keyboard input is incorrect Clean it using a vacuum cleaner The pointer is difficult to point a number of options in Windows let you customise how it functions T...

Page 108: ...o use the checklist below to see if the situation may be easily corrected If the problem persists after you have checked these items contact the software vendor s customer service An Original Software is Defective Try using SmartRestore to re install the program Refer to SmartRestore for Windows Vista Try using System Restore to restore the system to a point in time when it worked correctly Refer ...

Page 109: ... shooting to determine exactly what has happened Have your telephone next to the computer so that you can work with the computer as you are talking to the technician This will make it much easier to determine the root of the problem If you have already done some trouble shooting on your own write down what you have done and give this information to the Technician In addition if you are getting any...

Page 110: ... utilities to be used will be different Here is a table recapitulating what you can do Solving System Problems SmartRestore for Windows Vista Overview SmartRestore is a NEC utility that allows you to safely remove or reinstall the software shipped with your computer and restore your original hardware configuration should you have problems with drivers What you want to do Utilities to be used Resto...

Page 111: ...to free up some space on your hard disk drive You may want to reinstall a program if It has been corrupted and does not work any longer or if it keeps generating errors on the computer Uninstall and reinstall Software from the SmartRestore main screen as follows From the Smart Restore main screen you will be able to Uninstall or Reinstall Preloaded Software Click the Add or Remove a NEC Compu ters...

Page 112: ...some problems with your original computer hardware drivers you may want to restore the hardware configuration so that it is exactly as it was when your computer left the factory this option is available on selected computers only Reset your hardware configuration from the SmartRestore main screen as follows 1 Click the Add or Remove a NEC Computers driver link in the left pane of SmartRestore wind...

Page 113: ...re You Use This Program PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY Caution The Master DVD that you create will only contain the software that was originally on the hard disk of your computer when it left the factory Your personal files and other software that you have installed will NOT be copied onto these Master DVDs To create Master DVDs you will need Up to 3 blank recordable DVDs The DVD ...

Page 114: ... is also quicker to use Remove the backup partition from your computer You will then only be able to perform a complete recovery from the Master DVDs no possibility to recover personal data Smart Restore will require the Master DVDs to run Select the option of your choice and click Next 6 Confirm your choice by clicking Next or click Previous if you wish to change your mind 7 Follow the on screen ...

Page 115: ...d to your computer e g scanner printer etc Other recommendations Connect the AC adapter to your notebook computer if applicable Do not shut down the computer nor run any other programs during the whole process Make sure that your screen saver and energy saving mode are deactivated Recovering From Master DVDs 1 With the system ON insert your Recovery DVD 1 into the drive 2 Save your current work an...

Page 116: ...m and software to their original factory state without deleting your personal data Any third party software added since you bought your computer that you wish to use again will need to be reinstalled Before You Start the Recovery Program Please read this section carefully before using the Recovery Program Backup your personal files Save a copy of your personal documents onto floppy disks memory ca...

Page 117: ... program If you select Windows System Restore see Windows System Restore for more information If you select Recovery Program click Next and go to 4 4 On the Recovery Program options screen please read carefully the information displayed before choosing your type of recovery Complete or Partial Recovery Click Next Note If your computer s primary partition has been erased or damaged only the Complet...

Page 118: ...again Finalising Partial Recovery After the Partial Recovery process has completed and if you have used default Windows settings your data is available for retrieval in the following locations Contents of the Documents and Settings directory C Documents and Settings Chosen User Name Applications C Program Files Application Name Use the Windows Search Engine to find other files Note Any third party...

Page 119: ...ion displayed in red on the screen and click Next The restoration process is launched Note Please be patient during this process 6 A window is displayed informing you that the restoration is complete Click OK to close the program Note If you are not satisfied with the restoration go to the System restore welcome screen and select Restore to another restore point Undo my last restoration Caution If...

Page 120: ...s been completed Accessing System Restore Settings System Restore uses space on your hard disk drive to store your restore points You can increase or decrease the amount of space it uses but keep in mind that decreasing the disk space may reduce the number of available restore points You can access System Restore Settings by clicking System Restore Settings on the System Restore welcome screen 120...

Page 121: ...lso provided on labels on the packaging the AC adapter or the battery Processor Intel Core 2 Duo processor Intel Pentium Dual Core processor Intel Celeron Dual Core processor Chipset Mobile SiS chipset series North Bridge SiS672 South Bridge SiS968 Random Access Memory RAM 2 SODIMM memory slots 667 DDR2 SDRAM Expandable in 1024 MB or 2048 MB increments Maximum 4096 MB Video SiS 672 Clock speed 166...

Page 122: ...oard Stereo headphone line out Stereo microphone in Ports and Connectors USB three 4 pin connectors USB 2 0 compliant Video one 15 hole D sub connector Modem one RJ 11 port depending on the model Network adapter one RJ 45 port Audio one microphone in connector one headphone line out SPDIF connector ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard controller ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot 54 mm Cards suppo...

Page 123: ... with ACK acknowledgement 802 11g specifics Frequency band 2 4 GHz 2400 2500 MHz Data rate up to 54 Mb s Modulation technique Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM for the data rates of 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54 Mb s and reverts to CCK for 5 5 and 11 Mb s and DBPSK DQPSK DSSS for 1 and 2 Mb s Medium access control CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access With Collision Avoidance with ACK ac...

Page 124: ...ax Modem V 92 Keyboard Membrane keys with standard QWERTY key layout depending on the model Function keys 12 keys Cursor Control keys 4 keys Numeric keypad with Fn key Special Windows key set Fn key function key for ROM based key functions Internal Hard Disk Drive Specifications vary depending upon model Internal 2 5 inch Capacity 160 to 250 GB Rotational speed rpm 5400 Interface SATA Optical Disc...

Page 125: ...age Battery Type Lithium Ion Li Ion 6 cells Charge time approximately 2 5 hours Battery life 3 hours depending on the model Note Autonomy measured with third party benchmark may vary depending on configuration and usage Refer to the device label for more information on the output voltage and capacity read write CD ROM 24x CD R 24x 24x CD RW 24x 4x DVD ROM 8x DVD R 8x 8x DVD RW 8x 8x DVD R 8x 8x DV...

Page 126: ...ensions Width 359 mm Depth 268 mm Height 37 mm Weight 2 5 kg including one battery pack Recommended Environment Operation Temperature 5 C to 35 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Non condensing Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Non condensing 126 ...