NEC VERSA P8510 manual

1 NEC VERSA P8510 Series Electronic User’s Guide[...]

2 Table of Contents Page Notebook Care 5 Introducing Your NEC VERSA 7 Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vista ® 26 Windows Vista ® Operating System Introduction 27 Notebook Components 34 Applications 35 Using Your NEC VERSA 47 Preparing for Travel 57 Using Peripheral De vices 60 Setting Up a Healthy Work En vironment 62 Problem Checklist 68 Reco[...]

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 extrem ely 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 n[...]

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”. For more information, please refer to: Settin g[...]

8 The Front View of the Notebook Item Description A Built-in Web Camera (LED Indicator) For recording video or taking pict ures. The CyberLink YouCam webcam application can be launched by double-clicking its icon from the Windows ® desktop. The LED Indicator will light up when the web camera is in use. B Keyboard Standard QWERTY key layout (model [...]

9 Item Description G Power Button with LED Indicator Pressing this button s witches on/off the notebook. H Speakers Provides sound for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. I LCD Panel A high resolution co lour LCD di splay.[...]

10 The Back View of the Notebook Item Description A HDMI Port Use this port to attach an external HD or digital monitor to your notebook. B VGA Port Use this 15-pin port to attach an external VGA or analogue moni tor to y ou r notebook. C AC Power Port Lets you attach the notebook t o the AC Power source using the AC adaptor that comes with your no[...]

11 The Left Side View of the Notebook Item Description A Security Cable Slot This slot is for fitti ng a security cable device for extra prot ection of your notebook from theft, by physically securing it to a s tationary object such as a table or grill. B Modem Port Use this port to connect the notebook to an analogue tel ephone line for access to [...]

12 Item Description B Memory Card Reader This port allows you to read data from different types of memory cards: MMC, MS, S D and xD. C IEEE 1394 Port Use this port to daisy c hain up to 63 IEEE 1394 (a high-speed interface) devices to your system . IEEE 1394 devices support plug- and-play connectivity for transf er rates of up to 400 MB/s. D USB P[...]

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 HDD Access LED Indicator Blue Indicates that the notebook is acc essing the hard disk drive. Num Lock LED Indicator Blue Indicates that Num Lock is acti vated. Caps Lock LED Indicator Blue Indicates that Caps Lock is acti vated. Scroll Lock LED Indicator Blue Indicates that Scroll Lock is activated. Off Indicates t[...]

15 Multimedia Sensors with LED Indicator The multimedia sensors allow you to quickly ex ecute commands or launch applications. To use them, simply tap ligh tly on the icon to ex ecute the command or launch the application associated with it. Function Description Previous Tap this icon once to re turn to the Previous content. Stop Tap this icon once[...]

16 2. Right click on the icon, and select “User- Defined Key”. 3. Click “Browse” to search for program/application. 4. Select your favorite program/applic ation and click Open. For English langua ge operating system For Traditional C hinese operating system 5. Click “OK” to conf irm the changes.[...]

17 Function Keys Function keys are available on the notebook k eyboard. These keys work together with Fn key to activate special function s. Function keys are applicat ion-driven. The following function key combinations are pre-programmed for the n otebook. Ke y s Function Description Fn + F2 Display Device Switches between displa y devices, such a[...]

18 Power Button Use the Power button in the following ways: • Press the Power button to pow er on. • Press the Power button to move from St andby mode and to proceed with normal operations. • Press and hold the Pow er button in place for 4 or more seconds to in itiate power override (powers off the notebook). Only use this opti on if you cann[...]

19 Using the Touchpad The touchpad is an eas y way to control the c ursor with your finger. Lightly glide your finger across the touchpad and t he cursor will replicat e your movement on the screen . To use the touchpad, y ou can: • Single tap the touch pad, or single click on the le ft button, equivalent to a single click of t he primary mouse b[...]

20 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[...]

21 Connecting the AC Adaptor Connect the AC adaptor as fol lows: 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 a[...]

22 Charging the Battery Charge time depends on whether or not you are using the notebook. For maximum battery performance, fully discharge the ba ttery before recharging it. To do so, unplug the AC adap tor, turn off power management feat ures (through BIOS Setup and Windows ® power management), and turn on the notebook. Once the battery is ful ly[...]

23 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[...]

24 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. Note Place your notebook in this posi tion and follow the steps stated to remove the battery. 1 Save your files, exit Win dows ® , and turn off system power. 2 Close [...]

25 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.[...]

26 Introducing BIOS Setup for Wi ndows Vista ® A hardware program called BIOS Setup allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also allows you t o set password features th a t protect your notebook from unauthorised use. Use BIOS Setup to: • Set the current time and date. • Customise your operating system to reflect your notebook[...]

27 Windows Vista ® Operating System Introduction 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 screen, keeping track of files and direc[...]

28 Dual Boot (2 languages – English and Traditional Chinese) *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 rati[...]

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

30 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[...]

31 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[...]

32 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)[...]

33 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 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 Sh[...]

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

35 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[...]

36 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[...]

37 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[...]

38 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 [...]

39 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[...]

40 CyberLink SoftDMA 1.5 The CyberLink Media Server applic ation allows you to share your media f iles with your family members within your home netw ork. CyberLi nk Media Server sh ares all of your media files across the network with any computers th at has CyberLink SoftDMA installed. To enhance your complete digi tal home experi ence, you have 1[...]

41 McAfee ® Internet Security Suite with Site Advisor TM Features 10-in-1 always upda ting security that proactively guards your computer and what you value, blocks offensive content and prevents malicious activity. 10-in1 Protection • Safe Search and Surf • Home License Subscription • Stop Viruses • Halts Hackers • Blocks Spyware • Im[...]

42 Safe Searc h and Surf McAfee ® Internet Security Suite with SiteAdvisor™ adds safety ra tings to websites and search engine results based on comprehensive sp am, adware, and online scam safety te sts. SiteAdvisor™ analyses the results and rates we bsites in detail for unsafe or annoying practi ces such as dangerous downloads, spamming, mi s[...]

43 Improves Computer Health McAfee ® SecurityCenter’s dashboard-like display he lps you at a glance review your PC's security status and modify it with one-click. Yo u can also easily check for updates, fix potential security issues or view se ttings in basic or advanced modes. With built-in McAfee ® QuickClean technology, McAfee ® Intern[...]

44 Roxio Creator LJ • Burn Data, Audio, Phot o and Video CDs & DVDs. • Backup fast and copy with ease • Rips CDs Music to Local HDD • Disc’s Image Creation & Burning Get the most out of your di gital videos, music and photos . Roxio Creator LJ lets you create, manage and enjoy them the way you want them - where you want them. Musi[...]

45 More Features • Integrated disc labeling fo r 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 u pda te of Roxio’s new pr oducts, techni ques and tips[...]

46 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, [...]

47 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[...]

48 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 [...]

49 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[...]

50 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[...]

51 • 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[...]

52 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 ® in this Electronic [...]

53 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[...]

54 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[...]

55 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[...]

56 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[...]

57 Preparing for Travel With the right travel preparati ons, you can us e the notebook anyw here you go, to prepare your business documents, confirm yo ur travel plans, surf the Inte r net, 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 char [...]

58 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 [...]

59 Connecting / Using a Wireless LAN Many places now have a wireless network whic h you can c onnect to. Ask the provider for instructions or follow t he guidelines below. 1. Tap your Wireless LAN mult imedia sensor once to tu rn it On. 2. The notebook will automatically det ect and attempt to connect to a wireless network. If there are more than o[...]

60 Using Peripheral Devices USB Devices USB ports allow you to connect USB-equipped pe ripheral devices such as a digital camera, scanner, printer, CD-ROM drive, modem, mouse, keyboard, telephone, or game devi ce to your notebook. USB devices called USB hubs can serve as connect ion ports for other USB peripherals. Only one device needs to be plugg[...]

61 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[...]

62 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[...]

63 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[...]

64 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[...]

65 • 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 [...]

66 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[...]

67 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[...]

68 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. ?[...]

69 Start-Up Problems A built-in checking prog ram will automatically test i ts components when you turn the noteboo k power on. This diagnostic test is called t he Power-On Self-Test (P OST). 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 condition[...]

70 Recovery Information for Windows Vista ® NEC Recovery Program (from backup partition ) There is a backup partition on the hard disk drive which con tains all the data you may need in order to restore your conf iguration as it was when leaving the factory. This part ition occupies about 10 GB of your hard disk dri ve. Note This backup partition [...]

71 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[...]

72 8. Select your preferred keyboard layout. The n click “ Next ”. 9. Set your “ Username ” & “ Password ” (if available) . Then click “ OK ”. 10. At System Recovery Options, choose “ NEC Recovery Tools ”. 11. Click “ Next ” to continue.[...]

73 12. Select either “ Partial Recovery ” or “ Full Recovery ”. Then click “ Next ” to continue. 13. Click “ OK ” to continue. 14. Click “ Start ” to start the recovery process. Please wait for the recovery process to be completed. 15. The NEC Recovery tools applicat io n will close automaticall y afte r the recovery is complete[...]

74 If You Wish to Perform a Full Recovery: CAUTION Full Recovery will remov e all your personal data and restore y our 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 clic[...]

75 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[...]

76 Technical Support If you are not able to resolve yo ur problem you can conta ct 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 dow n any error message causing the problem, and h ave the notebook in front of you, swi tched on if possible. Boot Proble[...]

77 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 thin g and has to reproduce itself by infect ing cell[...]

78 Some additional tips: - Always be cautiou s when opening email at tach ments, even those coming from friends, co- workers or family members. Never open email a ttachment s from strangers, delete them right away. You should also be caref ul when downloadin g files from websites. Only use websites that are trustworthy. - Check all removable storag[...]

79 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 Web, which co ntains an estimated 1 bi llion documents. The Web is the totality of web pages found in computers (called "servers") worldwi de. Search engines use software or robot pro[...]

80 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[...]

81 Digital Video What is the Digital Vi deo (DV) format? Digital Video is the pref erred file format for hi gh quality video, usu ally captured via a digital video camera. It is a super hi gh-resol ution format that exc eeds the quality of S-VHS. The images are crisp, bright and have excellent depth and contrast. The in formation is stored on the v[...]

82 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[...]

83 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. Kindly[...]

84 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, exc[...]

85 Power Supply and Cables Depending on the model you purc hased, some mo dels may come wi th more than one type of 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, Bangla[...]

86 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, 10[...]

87 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 the[...]

88 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 an[...]

89 Glossary Term Definition AACS Advanced Access Conte nt System AC Alternating Current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ALS Automatic Light Sensor BIOS Basic Input/Output System CD Compact Disc CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DSL Digital Subscriber Line DV Digital Video DVD Digital Versatile Disc ECO Economy Mode E-SAT[...]

90 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 icens[...]

91 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 da[...]

92 Copyright Copyright Notebook Electronic User’s Guide, NEC VE RSA P8510 Series 1.0 version, 10/200 8. 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 [...]

93 Trademarks NEC VERSA is a registered trademark 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, Penti um Inside, Viiv Inside, vPro Inside, Xeon, a[...]

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