NEC M380 manual Keeping Your Notebook in Good Condition

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Disconnect your notebook from telephone, LAN and power lines when an electrical storm threatens. If you have a fax/modem, lightning can travel in on the phone line and can damage both the fax/modem and the system unit. Lightning can also travel in on power lines and damage your monitor and system unit.

Note

Please note that the product warranty does not apply if damage to your notebook is the result of a lightning strike.

Be sure that notebook power is off before you connect or disconnect a cable (except USB and IEEE 1394 devices, that can be hot-swapped and hot-plugged). Never make cable changes when the notebook power is on. Doing so could damage your notebook and its peripherals.

Use appropriate virus detection software regularly to protect your notebook from computer viruses.

Place your notebook away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Operate and store your notebook within the recommended temperatures and humidity levels.

For more information, please refer to: Safety Notices Product Storage

Environment Guidelines.

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After turning off power, wait about five seconds for the hard disk to spin down before you power on again.

Be sure that nothing is placed on top of your AC adaptor and notebook power cables.

Prevent dust from entering your notebook by covering it when it is not in use.

Keeping Your Notebook in Good Condition

Maintain the condition of your notebook by periodically using the following general procedures.

WARNING

For safety, power off and unplug your notebook, monitor and any external devices before cleaning them.

Clean the outside of the notebook with a soft clean cloth. You can remove stubborn stains with a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent. Never use a strong cleaner or solvent on any part of the notebook.

Keep food and liquids away from your notebook.

Periodically clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner brush attachment. Do not use any liquid cleaners on the keyboard as they can damage it.

Clean the monitor screen with a monitor glass cleaner and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.

If you connect an external mouse to your notebook, periodically clean the mouse as explained below (this procedure does not apply to optical mice):

-Power off your notebook and any peripherals attached to it.

-Invert the mouse. Locate the mouse ball cover

-Rotate the ball cover counter-clockwise and remove the cover.

-Turn the mouse over so that the cover and ball fall into your palm.

-Clean the mouse as follows; first use tap water, or tap water and a mild detergent, to clean the mouse ball. Use a clean, lint-free cloth to dry the ball, and blow into the mouse socket to remove remaining dust or lint.

-Gently put the ball back into the mouse.

-Fit the ball cover back into the mouse and turn the cover clockwise until it locks in place.

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Contents NEC Versa M380 Series Table of Contents Electronic User’s Guide Text SetupAbout Your Electronic User’s Guide For specific models onlyBasic Care and Handling Tips Precautions for Notebook Use Be sure to follow these power cord safety tipsRoutine Cleaning Storage RequirementsIntroducing Your NEC Versa Getting to Know Your NotebookFront View of the Notebook Description LEDs Indicator WirelessPower Email ButtonBack View of the Notebook Left Side View of the NotebookRight Side View of the Notebook Battery Security Lock Battery Bay Battery Release Latch Bottom View of the NotebookKeyboard LED Behaviour Only This indicates that ECO mode is enabled Indicates that Wireless LAN is enabledWireless technology board Green IndicatorPower Button Optional AccessoriesFunction Keys Using the Touchpad Touchpad Tips Power Sources AC AdaptorUsing the Battery Powering The Notebook On and OffConnecting the AC Adaptor Connect the AC adaptor as followsConserving Battery Power Charging the BatteryLow Battery Power Power Management FeaturesReplacing the Battery Battery PrecautionsRemoving the Battery in your Notebook Installing the Battery in your NotebookHandling the Battery Disposing of the BatteryBios Setup Menus Introducing Bios Setup for Windows VistaEntering Bios Setup Use Bios Setup toIntroducing Bios Setup for Windows XP Press F2 to Enter Bios Setup F8 to Display Boot OrderUpdating the Bios Windows Vista Operating System Introduction Windows Vista Operating System SetupFor Windows Vista Operating system setup Windows Vista Operating SystemsDual Boot 2 languages For Hong Kong dual boot models onlyWindows Language Selection Windows Vista Operating System Desktop IconsTaskbar Icons Start Menu Technical Support InformationManaging System Power Windows Vista Operating System Windows Vista Operating System Power Options PropertiesPower Plan Alarms AdvancedTips for Using Windows Vista Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Windows VistaWindows XP Operating System Introduction Windows XP Operating SystemsOnly applicable to Windows XP Windows XP Operating System Setup For Windows XP Operating system setupIntroduction → Windows XP Operating System Setup Windows XP Operating System Among the new features areIntroduction Professional versus Home EditionDesktop Icons Taskbar IconsStart Menu Power schemes Windows XP Operating System Power Options PropertiesManaging System Power Windows XP Operating System Technical Support InformationNone Power Meter HibernateChecked Windows XP Operating System Power Management States Recognising the Power Management StatesGo to Start, Turn off computer, Standby Close the LCD panel Tips for Using Windows XP Booting in Safe ModeRestarting in Safe Mode Debugging Mode Changing the AutoPlay SettingChanging the Display Resolution Internet Connection WizardEstablishing Passwords Click on Start, Control Panel, and Appearance and ThemesCustomising the Taskbar Customising the DesktopSystem Configuration Label Applications Adobe ReaderBluetooth Wireless Technology Blu-ray Page Import All Kinds of File Formats Including Record TV CyberLink MakeDiscEasy DVD Burning for the Digital Home Create Stylish DVD MenusData Easy Media CreatorMusic Back UpMore Features Advanced OptionsIntel Turbo Memory McAfee Personal Firewall Proven security that helps prevent hacker attacksKey Features McAfee SecurityCenterMcAfee VirusScan Proven security that protects against viruses and spywareNorton Internet SecurityTM SRS Premium Sound Optical Drive Using your NEC Versa Removable Disk DrivesGeneral Information about Optical Discs Disc LoadingDisc Care Optical Disc Drive CareBays Hard Disk DriveProtecting Your Notebook From Power Outages Taking Care of Your NotebookProtecting Your Notebook From Damage Keeping Your Notebook in Good Condition Security Operating Environment Daily Preventive MaintenanceFirst Time Use WeeklyShipping Your Notebook Use these steps to prepare your notebook for shippingModem Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyConnecting using a Modem Local Area Network LANWhat To Take Power ConnectionsPreparing for Travel Getting Through CustomsConnecting / Using Your Modem Connecting / Using a LANUsing Peripheral Devices USB Devices Audio VideoSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment Vary Your Workday Practise Some Stretching ExercisesArrange Your Equipment Your ChairCheck the following Your Desk Your Input DevicesYour Screen Reducing the Risk of Injuries Vary Your WorkdayPractise Some Stretching Exercises Potential Medical Conditions Repetitive Strain InjuryThree Stages of Repetitive Strain Injury Epilepsy Warning Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial FactorsProblem Checklist Problem ResolutionStart-Up Problems If You Need AssistanceRecovery Information for Windows Vista only NEC Recovery Program from backup partitionBackup your personal files Full RecoveryPartial Recovery Return your notebook to its original configurationPage Page If You Wish to Perform a Full Recovery Other filesRecovery Information for Windows XP only Starting the Recovery Program If you wish to perform a Complete Recovery Select Partial Recovery and click on NextFrequently Asked Questions Where can I find the call centre phone number?Boot Problems Computer VirusesTechnical Support Is my notebook virus-free? What is a computer virus?What can I do to keep my notebook virus-free? What are the different types of viruses?Internet How do I connect to the internet?How do search engines work? How can I narrow down a search on the Internet?Are cookies a threat to privacy? Digital Video and Ieee 1394 DevicesIeee 1394 Devices Can a virus attach itself to cookies?What is the Digital Video DV format? Digital VideoWhat are the benefits of Digital Video? Safety Notices Radio Frequency Interference Statement Safety WarningModifications to the Product Radio Frequency InterferenceProtected Extra Low Voltage Pelv Safety Extra Low Voltage SelvConnections and Remote Earth Remote EarthSingapore, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and Maldives Power Supply and CablesPower Supply PhilippinesBatteries Radio-communication Regulation if applicable Laser Compliance StatementThunderstorm Warning Additional NoticesRecommended Environment Electrostatic Discharge ESD and ESD ProtectionProduct Storage Environment Guidelines OperationTerm Definition LAN Wireless LANGlossary Ieee107 108 Copyright CopyrightDisclaimer Trademarks Official Name of the Software Used