NEC VERSA M380 manual

NEC VERSA M380 Series Electronic User’s Guide[...]

2 Table of Contents Page Notebook Care 5 Introducing Your NEC VERSA 7 Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vista ® 25 Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows ® XP 26 Windows Vista ® Operating System Introduction (Only applicable to Windows Vista ® ) 28 Windows ® XP Operating System Introducti on (Only applic able to Windows ® XP) 35 Notebook Compone[...]

3 About Your Electronic User’s Guide The illustrations, colou rs and pictures shown are for descriptive purposes. They may vary slightly from country t o country and the uni t you purcha se. Please refer to the fini shed product for final configurat ions. Specifications an d model names are subject to change w ithout notice. Note You may find tha[...]

4 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 th e data on your hard drive. Keep the no[...]

5 Notebook Care Follow these gu idelines to maintain t he condition and performanc e of your notebook. CAUTION Immediately turn off and unpl ug the notebook under the fol lowing conditions: • The power cord has been damaged or fraye d. • Liquid has spilled on or int o the notebook. • The notebook has been dropped or its casing has been damage[...]

6 Storage Requirements Store the notebook and AC adapt or in an environment that meets th e following conditions: Should the temperature of the no tebook suddenl y rise or fall (for example, when you move t he notebook from a cold place to a warm place) , vapour may condense inside the notebook. Turning on the noteb ook under such c onditions can d[...]

7 Introducing Your NEC VERSA Getting to Know Your Notebook WARNING Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation ma y pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your ri sk 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: • Read the [...]

8 The Front View of the Notebook Item Description A Built-In Web Camera (For specific models only) For video conferencing or taking pi ctures. The CyberLink YouCam webcam applicat ion can be launched by double-clicking its icon from the Windows ® desktop. B LCD Panel The notebook comes with a high resolution colour LCD display. C Keyboard Standard[...]

9 Item Description G LEDs A panel of several LEDs which indicate various system condition s. For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC VERSA → LED Behaviour . Page 14 H Email Button Press the button to launch t he Microsoft ® Outlook Express application. I Windows ® Internet Explorer ® Button Press the button to l aunch the W[...]

10 The Back View of the Notebook Item Description A AC Power Port Lets you attach the notebook t o the AC Power source using the AC adaptor that comes with your notebook. Keep the notebook connected to AC Power whenever possible. B LAN Port This port can be used t o conne ct your noteboo k to a LAN. C Port Replicator Connector Connects a port repli[...]

11 The Right Side View of the Notebook Item Description A ExpressCard™ Slot Allows you to insert an Express C ard™. This card is a hardware interface that replaces PC cards, all owing you to accept many types of external hardware such as external disk drives, TV tuner cards and a dditional memory. B Memory Card Reader This port allows you to re[...]

12 The Bottom View of the Notebook Item Description A Battery Security Lock Secures the battery insi de the battery bay. For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC VERSA → Repl acing the Battery. Page 22 B Battery Bay Equipped with a rechargeable Li thium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. C Battery Release Latch Releases the battery from the[...]

13 Keyboard The keyboard is equipped with ma ny features. However the outlook of the keyboa rd may be slightly differen t from your actual unit. These include: • Function Keys (A) - function keys are available on the notebook keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special fun ctions. Function key s are application- driven.[...]

14 LED Behaviour Item Description Num Lock LED Indicator Green Indicates that Num Lock is acti vated. Caps Lock LED Indicator Green Indicates that Caps Lock is acti vated. Scroll Lock LED Indicator Green Indicates that Scroll Lock is activated. HDD Access LED Indicator Blinks Green Indicates that the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive. Green[...]

15 Item Description Wireless LAN LED Indicator Green Indicates that Wireless LAN is enabled and notebook is connected to a networ k. Blue The Bluetooth ® wireless technology is enabled. Bluetooth ® wireless technology LED Indicator (For specific models only) Note This LED only ligh ts up if your not ebook is equipped with a Bluetooth ® wireless [...]

16 Function Keys Function keys are available on the notebook k eyboard. These keys work together with Fn key to activate special func tions. Function keys are application-driv en. The following function key combinations are pre-programmed for the n otebook. Function Key Description Fn + F2 Toggles display. This s witches your view between different[...]

17 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 wi ll replicate your movement on the screen. To use the touchpad, you can: • Single tap the touchpad, or single click on the l eft button, equivalent to a single click of the primary mouse button. [...]

18 Touchpad 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 anot her mouse driver over the shipping default, the double-tap capability may be lost. Touchpad Tips Follow these basic ergonomic tips while working: • Use a light touch on the t[...]

19 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: • The AC adaptor connected to a n AC power outlet (usually on a wall). • The battery pack. For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC VE[...]

20 Connecting the AC Adaptor Connect the AC adaptor as follows: 1. Connect the AC ada ptor cable into the power port on the noteboo k. 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 A C power outlet. CAUTION • Do not cover or place objects on the AC adaptor. Keeping the ad[...]

21 WARNING To prevent accidental battery igni tion or explosion, adhere to t he following: • Keep the battery away from extreme heat. • Keep metal objects away from the battery ter minals to prevent a short ci rcuit. • Make sure the batt ery is properly installed in the bat tery bay. • Read the precautions printed on t he battery (if any). [...]

22 Battery Precautions To prevent accidental battery igniti on, rupture, or explosion, adhere t o the following precautions. WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the batte ry is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivale nt type recomme nded by the manufacturer. Discard use d batteries according to the manufacturer's ins[...]

23 Removing the Battery in your Notebook CAUTION Be sure to save your data before replaci ng the battery pack or connecti ng the AC adaptor. Failure to do so can result in data loss. 1 Save your files, exit Win dows ® , and turn off system power. 2 Close the LCD panel and tur n the system over. CAUTION Be extra careful to avoid damage to your note[...]

24 Handling the Battery Review the followi ng before handling the notebook battery . CAUTION Only use the type of batt ery specifically designed fo r the notebook. Using oth er NEC VERSA batteries, other manufactur er's batteries, or using a combinati on of very old and new batteries can cause bat tery and equipment performance to deteriorate.[...]

25 Introducing BIOS Setup for Wi ndows Vista ® Your notebook comes with a hardw are program called BIOS Setup that allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also all ows 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 sy[...]

26 Introducing BIOS Setup for Wi ndows ® XP Your notebook comes with a hardw are program called BIOS Setup that allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also all ows 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 syste[...]

27 Updating the BIOS Please note that these s ettings are rarely chan ged by the common user as factory settings ar e usually updat ed, and should only be acce ssed or changed by an experienced user. The BIOS is the code transmitted o nto your no tebook's Flash ROM. As i ndicated in this chapter, you use the BIOS Set up utility to con figure y[...]

28 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 syst em to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognising input from the ke yboard, sending output to the display s[...]

29 Dual Boot (2 languages) *For Hong Kong dual boot models only There are 2 language versio ns of the Windows Vista ® operating system available on this notebook, that is, in English and Traditional Ch inese. When you start your notebook for the first time, you are required to choo se either on e of the ope rating system languages you prefer (plea[...]

30 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 an d play support, powerful system u tilities, enhanc ed entertainment featu res and a fully integrated Internet experience. Among the new featu[...]

31 Start Menu The Start menu featu res a whole new look and feel. The Windows ® Internet Explorer icon has a prominent place now. You will also notice th at Windows Vista ® places your frequently used programs in the white area of th e Start menu. It is safe to re mo ve an item from this l ist by right-clicking t he icon and selecting Remove from[...]

32 Managing System Power (Windows Vista ® Operating System) In the Windows Vista ® operating system environment, your notebook manages its power resources using the Advanc ed Configuration and Power Interf ace (ACPI) while the notebook is powered on using AC or battery (DC) power. ACPI e nables the operating system to manage the power given to ea[...]

System Sleep (running on batteries) ½/3/5/10//20/25/30/45 minutes ½/3/4/5 hours Never Selects the system sleep timeout period for your notebook when running unde r DC power. System Hibernates (plugged in) Never Selects the system hibernation timeout period for your notebook when running under A C power. System Hibernates (running on batteries) Ne[...]

34 When I close th e 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 noteboo k Shut down Standby Hibernate Do nothing Ask me what to do Defines the system action when the Power button is used. Default settings are shown in red. Tips for Using Windows Vista ?[...]

35 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 syst em to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the ke yboard, sending output to the display screen, [...]

36 Windows ® XP Operating System Setup For Windows® XP Operating s ystem setup When you switch on the notebook, the message “ © Microsoft Corporation” will be displayed. Please wait a while f or the First page of set up Windows ® screen to be displayed. Note The procedure described below applies to systems featuring either modem and / or LA[...]

37 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 Ch inese. When you start your notebook for the first time, you are required to choo se either on e of the ope rating system languages you prefer (please r[...]

38 Introduction Windows ® XP Operating System The Windows ® XP operating system features include a Desktop with room to mano euvre, a taskbar for quick access to a variety of system functions , state-of-the-art plug an d play support, powerful system u tilities, enhanc ed entertainment featu res and a fully integrated Internet experience. Among t[...]

39 Desktop Icons With Windows ® XP operating system, the follo wing icons* are installe d on your Desktop: • Recycle Bin - Gives you a container i n which to put and discard unwa nted files or allows you to restore these same files ba ck to their original locati on. • Windows ® Internet Explorer ® - Provides your defa ult Internet program. T[...]

40 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, [...]

Turn off hard disks (r unning 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 minutes 1/2/3/4/5 hours Never Selects the system standby timeout period for your notebook when running un der AC power. System Standby ([...]

42 Power Meter The Power Meter tab displays the remaining battery power and char ging status for the primary and secondary batteries (if applicable). Choose to display either a percentage progress bar or a battery icon with percentage indi cator for your battery status information. Advanced The Advanced ta b allows you to sel ect the powe r-saving [...]

43 Windows ® XP Operating System Power Management States The Advanced Configurati on and Power Interface (ACPI) uses di fferent levels or states of power management. These power management states occur automatically, based on the notebook’s default settings, or manually, when invok ed. The Windows ® XP operating system ACPI powe r management st[...]

44 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 prev ious versions of Microsoft ® Windows ® , we advise you to check out the new features specific to Windo ws ® XP operating system. To do so, click on Start , click on Help a[...]

45 • 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 mu ltiple-boot syst em, choose the installation that you need to access using the arrow keys, and then press Enter . This section provides various tips that sho[...]

46 Establishing Passwords To set passwords, you must first set user ac co unts. Each user ca n be assigned a different password, or no password at all. 1. Click on Start , Control Panel , and User Accounts . 2. Pick the Create a n ew account task. 3. Type a name for the ac count, and click Next . 4. Choose the account type: • Computer administra [...]

47 Customising the Taskbar The taskbar is locked by defa ult, to make any ch anges to its size or content, you first need to unlock it. 1. Right-click on the task bar. 2. Remove the check mark in fro nt of the Lock the Taskbar option. You may now resize and cus tomise the taskbar according to your wishes. • Right-click on the taskbar and sel ect [...]

48 Notebook Components For details of notebook componen ts, please refer to the System Conf iguration label. System Configuration Label[...]

49 Applications Adobe ® Reader ® Adobe ® Reader ® allows you to view, navigate, and prin t Portable Document For mat (PDF) files from your local hard drive, y our local network, or th e Internet. Plug-Ins Several plug-ins may have been in stalled on your notebook to e nhance your inter net experience. What is a plug-in ? A plug-in is a componen[...]

50 Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Bluetooth ® wireless technology eliminates the n eed for co nnecting cables between your computer and your local area net work, facilitatin g mobility, minimisin g downtime and improving your productivity . Please refer to the following steps to l aunch the Blue tooth ® wireless technology software. Click Start[...]

51 Blu-ray Blu-ray (BR) discs are an advance d type of optica l disc that has a very hi gh storage capacity (a dual-layer BR disc can store 50 GB of data), and is typically used to store high def inition (HD) conten t such as HD mov ies. The CyberLink PowerDVD software has been preinstalled and can be used to play Blu-ray Disc titles (BR-DVD). Clic[...]

52 3. Change the region settings to the movie region accordingly on the region code tab and click on “OK” to apply setti ngs. 4. You are now ready to play back the BR-DVD movie. Note The Blu-ray Disc titles can only be play back using the PowerDVD program. The region setting allows y ou to set to a maxi mum of 5 changes. All regions BR-DVDs do [...]

53 CyberLink MakeDisc 3 Easy DVD Burning for the Digital Home • 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 f or easy DVD navigation. • Backup data fil es onto CDs and DVDs. • Create music CDs from MP3 or WMA files[...]

54 Easy Media Creator 9 • Burn music CDs & DVDs, bac k up fast, and copy with ease • Take your media with you - easily transfer files to iP od, PSP or other device • Music, memories, movies and mor e - any way you want them! Get the most out of your digital videos, musi c and photos. Easy Media Creator 9 lets you create, manage and enjoy [...]

55 More Features • 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 la test upda te of Ro xio’s new products, techniques and tips. [...]

56 Intel ® Turbo Memory The Intel ® Turbo Memory technology supports both Windows ® ReadyBoost ™ and Windows ® ReadyDrive ™ . Please take note that these features need to be enabl ed to function. Please refer to the following step s: 1. Click Start , go to All Progr ams. 2. Click on Intel ® Turbo Memory , then Intel ® Turbo Memory Console[...]

57 McAfee ® Personal Firewall Proven security that help s prevent hacker attacks • Blocks unwanted inbound a nd outbound Internet traffic • Reduces uncertainty about your notebook's activi ties • Safeguard s your most valuable and irreplace able information • Integrates seamlessly with McAfee ® VirusScan ® virus detection & remo[...]

58 McAfee ® SecurityCenter The McAfee ® SecurityCenter combines a free set of mu st-have security serv ices with simplified access to McAfee's world-class ma naged security products. These services, including a Security Index and real-time external se curity alert system, assess, in form, and war n you about your notebook's security vu [...]

59 McAfee ® VirusScan ® Proven security that protects against viruses and spyware • Protects irreplaceable files, such a s family photos and personal financial documents • Identifies spyware a nd adware before they can run o n your notebook • Cleans viruses and virus-like threats automatically • Prevents the spread of viruses to other com[...]

60 Norton Internet Security TM 2007 Norton Internet Security i s always running in the backgro und to detect and block spyware, viruses, worms, crimeware, an d other risks. And no matter where you connect o nline, your security settings are optimised to give you maxi mum protection. Key Features • Automatically detects and blocks viruses, spyware[...]

61 SRS Premium Sound SRS Premium Sound from SRS Labs is an audi o enhancement technology to enable your computer with higher quality audio. In order to activate SRS Premium Sound, please doubl e click on its icon on the Windows ® desktop. Once activated, it wi ll be automatically loaded every time you start your computer. For further information, [...]

62 Using your NEC VERSA Removable Disk Drives Optical Drive An optical drive is a type of drive th at uses laser light to read from and store dat a on optical discs. Optical discs are commonly us ed to read, store, transfer or share data, esp ecially for media-rich content. Typi cally, your optical dri ve should be able to access most common optica[...]

63 Disc Care When handling optical discs, k eep the following gui delines in mind. • Hold optical discs by the outer edge and the inner hub to avoid damaging the surface. Avoid direct contact with the disc's surface. • Avoid scratching or soiling both sides of the disc. • Do not write on or apply labels to either side of the disc. Never [...]

64 Bays Hard Disk Drive A hard disk drive (HDD) is a non-volatile storag e device which stores di gitally 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 al[...]

65 Taking Care of Your Notebook Notebook Care Observe the following measures to prevent pr o blems and promote the successful operation and long life-span of your notebook. Protecting Your Notebook From Power Outages Fortunately, there are tools that ca n help when po wer supply is interrupted. Basically there are two types of protection agai nst p[...]

66 • Disconnect your notebook from tel ephone, LA N and power lines when an electrical storm threatens. If you have a fax/modem, lightning can travel in on the phone li ne and can damage both the fax/modem and the system uni t. Lightning can also travel in on power lines and damage your monitor and system unit. Note Please note that the product w[...]

67 Security • Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) - refer to the relevant BIOS c hapter for more information on how to set Supervisor and User passwords. • Operating System - Set user accounts and passwords. For more information, please refer to: Windows Vista ® Operating System Introduction → Tips for Using Windows Vista ® ; or Page 34 Window[...]

68 Operating Environment Caring for your notebook al so requires taking in to acco unt the effect of temperature, humi dity, and moisture on notebook components. Like any other electronic products, notebooks are vulnerable to drastic changes in temperatur e, and especially moisture on notebook components. Please follow the ti ps below regarding the[...]

69 Preventiv e Maintenance The following in formation will help you to set up a preventive maintenan ce plan in order to prevent notebook problems. Depending on what yo ur notebook is being used for, adapt them to your own needs. These suggestions are classified acco rding to the recommended frequency. First Time Use Back up your BIOS settings: the[...]

70 Shipping Your Notebook Use these steps to prepare your notebook for ship ping: 1. Back up the files on the hard disk driv e 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 ex posed to magnetic fields or electrical impulses. 2. Remove any[...]

71 Modem The modem allows you to communica te with others via e-mail, or con nect 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 qualit y of telephone lines. Digitally terminated lines improve the sp eed of data transmission. Cont act your service provide[...]

72 Preparing for Travel The notebook makes a natural travell ing companion. With a li ttle preparation you can use the notebook anywhere you go, to pre pare your bu siness documents, co nfirm your travel plans, surf the Internet, or simply stay i n touch with th ose back home! Here is what you should do before you leave home: Note Speed the trip th[...]

73 Travellers are often asked, wh en returning to their home country , whether or not they purchased the notebook whil e outside the country. Sometimes, the proof of p urchase such as a bill of sale, insurance p olicy, or purchase receipt is su fficient. Taking a lon g the purchase receipt for your notebook may sound practical, but ma y not always [...]

74 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 digita l camera, scanner, printer, CD-ROM drive, modem, mouse, keyboard, telephone, or ga me device to your notebook. USB devices called USB hubs can serve as connect ion ports for other[...]

75 Audio Entertainment-lev el sound quality is provided through intern al stereo speakers. Audio Controls on your Notebook • Microphone In Jack (A) - allows you to connect an e xternal microphone. • Headphones (B) - le ts you plug in stereo he adphones or powered speakers. Note If you are using external speakers or an external microphone and ex[...]

76 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment • Arrange Your Equipment o Your Chair o Your Desk o Your Input Devices o Your Screen or M onitor • Reducing the Risk of Injuries o Vary Your Workday o Practise Some Stretching Exerc ises • Potential Medical Conditions o Repetitive Strain Injury o Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychos ocial Factors o Epil[...]

77 Arrange Your Equipment You will find below explanations on h ow to set up your notebook to fit you r physical needs. This information is based on ergonomics - the sci ence of making the work place fit the needs of the worker. WARNING Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation ma y pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your ri sk of i[...]

78 Your Desk There is no specific height recommended for yo ur desk. T his can vary between 60 and 70 cm, depending upon your s ize. The standard workaround is that it should be at approximat ely your elbow height. The desktop should be clean an d organised in s uch a way that frequently used objects are close enough without e xcessive reaching. If[...]

79 • Use a document holder pl aced close to the screen. • Position whatever you are look ing at most of the ti me (the screen or reference material) directly in front of you t o minimise turning you r head while you are typi ng. • Get regular eye check-ups. Reducing the Risk of Injuries Prolonged or improper use of a computer workst ation ma [...]

80 Potential Medical Conditions Computers are used everywhere. More and more people sit in front of computers for longer periods of time. Some nerve, te ndo n and muscle disorders (muscu loskeletal disorders) may be associated with repetitive activi ties, improp er work environments, and incorrect working habits. Examples of musculoskeletal disorde[...]

81 Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Pre-existing condit ions that may cause or make some people more susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders include the following: heredi tary factors, vascular disorders, obesity, nutritional deficien cies such as Vita min B deficiency, en docrine disorders such as di abetes, hormonal imbalances, c[...]

82 Problem Checklist First check the items in the follow ing list. If th ese items don't help, see the table that follows the list. • 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. • All cables are tightly connected. ?[...]

83 Start-Up Problems The notebook has a built-i n checking program th at automati cally tests its components when you turn the system pow er on. This diagnostic test is called t he Power-On Self-T est (POST). If the notebook finds a probl em during the POST, the notebook displays an error message or emits a series of beep codes when there are the f[...]

84 Recovery Information for Windows Vista ® only NEC Recovery Program (from backup partition ) Your notebook is suppli ed with a backup partitio n on the hard disk drive which contains all the data you may need in order to rest ore your configuration as it was when leaving t he factory. This partition occupies about 10 GB of your hard disk drive. [...]

85 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 operatin g system and software to the[...]

86 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.[...]

87 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. T he NEC Recovery tools applicatio n will close automatically afte r the recovery is co mpleted. [...]

88 If You Wish to Perform a Full Recovery: CAUTION Full Recovery w ill remove all you r personal data and restore you r 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 cli[...]

89 Recovery Information for Windows ® XP only NEC Recovery Program (from backup partition ) Your notebook is suppli ed with a backup partitio n on the hard disk drive which contains all the data you may need in order to rest ore your configuration as it was when leaving t he factory. This partition occupies about 8 GB of your har d disk drive. CAU[...]

90 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 operatin g system and software to the[...]

91 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 Pa rtial Recovery: 1. Select Partial Recovery and [...]

92 Frequently Asked Questions • Technical Support o Where can I find the call centr e phone number? • Boot Problems o The message "Operat ing System Not Found", or "Non-S ystem disk or disk error" appears during boot-u p. o Why can't I boot from the floppy disk drive? o What is the diffe rence between a warm boot an d a[...]

93 Technical Support If you are not able to resolve your problem you can con tact NEC Cust omer Support. Please check the terms of your warranty, and have y our notebook’s serial number on hand before you call us. Please write down any error message ca using the problem, and have the notebook in front of you, swi tched on if possible. Boot Proble[...]

94 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 bio logical virus is not a living thing an d has to reproduce itself by infect ing cel[...]

95 Some additional tips: - Always be cautious when opening email attach ments, even those coming from friends, co- workers or family members. Never open email a tta chments from strangers, delete them right away. You should also be care ful when down loading files from websites. Only use websites that are trustworthy. - Check all removable storage [...]

96 How do search engines work? Searching the Web actually means searching intermediate database s since it is not possible to directly search the World Wide W eb, which co ntains an estimated 1 billion documents. The Web is the totality of web pages found in computers (called "servers") worldwi de. Search engines use software or robot pro[...]

97 When information such as a name, hobbies an d ed ucational background is voluntarily provided to a Web site, t he infor mation is pa ckaged into a cook ie befor e it is sent an d stored in the W eb browser for later use. T he next time you visit the sam e Web site, the browser s ends the cookie to the Web server that uses the inf ormation, for e[...]

98 Digital Video What is the Digital Vi deo (DV) format? Digital Video is the preferred file format for hi gh quality video, usually captured via a digital video camera. It is a super high-resolution fo rmat that exceeds the quality of S-VHS. The images are crisp, bright and have excell ent depth and contrast. The inf ormation is stored on the vide[...]

99 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[...]

100 Modem Only use a modem that ha s been approved by the national authority of the country in which the product is sold. Tech nically and in most cases, th e same modem should work in all countries. Nevertheless, be advise d that some countries might have strict laws whi ch forbid the modem from being used before it is t echnically approved. Kindl[...]

101 Connections and Remote Earth Protected Extra Low Voltage (PELV) To ensure the ex tra-low volt age integrity of the equipment, only co nnect equipment wi th mains-protected, electrically-compatibl e circuits to the external ports. Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) Each input and output of thi s product is classified as Safety Extra Low Voltage, ex[...]

102 Power Supply and Cables Your notebook may come with mo re than one type o f power cord. Please note the followi ng identifications to ensu re that you are using the right power cord in order to avoid electrical shock hazards. This power cord plug is suitable for us e in Malays ia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and Maldives. This power cord p[...]

103 Power Cables This equipment requires a 3-wire , grounded power cord. The cord length m ust 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 pl ug must be rated for 250 VAC, 1[...]

104 Laser Compliance Statement The optical devices a re tested and certif ied to be compliant wi th the International Ele ctro-technical Commission IEC825-1 an d the European Norm EN6082 5-1 and the EN60825- 2 regulations for Class 1 laser product s. Class 1 laser products are not co nsidered hazard ous. The o ptical devices are designed so that th[...]

105 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD Protection WARNING Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, ca rds, 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 avail able, provide some ESD protec tion by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to a[...]

106 Glossary Term Definition AACS Advanced Access Conte nt System AC Alternating Current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface BIOS Basic Input/Output System BR Blu-ray BR-DVD Blu-ray Disc titles CD Compact Disc DC Direct Current DSL Digital Subscriber Line DV Digital Video DVD Digital Versatile Disc ECO Economy mode ESD Electrostatic Dis[...]

107 This original copy of the agreeme nt is your proof of licens e. Please treat it as valuable pr operty. NEC Computers Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. License Agreement IMPORTANT-READ CAREFU LLY BEFORE USING SOFTWARE OR OPENING SOFTWARE PACKET(S). Unless a separa te multilingu al license book let is included in y our product pack age, the following l icen[...]

108 LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY The Software is distributed and licensed “AS IS”, with no warranties whatsoever, express or implied permis sible under the law. NECCAP warrants that the media containing the Soft ware is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of time (please refer to your warranty card/gui de) from the d[...]

109 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 copyrigh ted with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or tran smitted, in any form or by any mean s, w[...]

110 Trademarks NEC VERSA is a registered trademark, VersaGlide ™ , and PortBar ™ are trademarks of NEC Corporation, used under license. Celeron, Celeron Inside, Centrino, Centrino Inside, Ce ntrino Logo, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Inte l Inside Logo, Intel V iiv, In tel vP ro, Itanium , Itanium I nside, Pen tium, [...]

111 Official Name of the Software Used (Notation) Windows, Windows Vista Windows XP, Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP, Windows XP Professional Internet Explorer Windows Media Center (Official Name) Windows Vista ® Home Basic Windows Vista ® Home Premium Windows Vista ® Business Windows Vista ® Ultimate Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition [...]