NEC 2000 Series

Solving System Problems

Solutions to Common Problems

How to Clean the Mouse

Contents

Main POWERMATE2000 SERIES Page Contents iii Contents iv Contents Contents v vi Contents Using This Guide vii Using This Guide viii Using This Guide Text Conventions Using This Guide ix Related Documents Reviewing System Features 1-2 Reviewing System Features Front Features PowerMate 2000 System Page 1-4 Reviewing System Features System Controls and Lamps Reviewing System Features 1-5 LCD Panel Diskette Drive 1-6 Reviewing System Features Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive Left Side Features Reviewing System Features 1-7 Left side features Audio Connectors 1-8 Reviewing System Features Volume Control PC Card Slots Fan Rear Features Reviewing System Features 1-9 Rear features Universal Serial Bus Ports DC Power Connector Page Reviewing System Features 1-11 LAN Connector Bottom Features Bottom features 1-12 Reviewing System Features Memory Sockets Password Clear Jumper Microdesktop Chassis Reviewing System Features 1-13 System Overview Hardware 1-14 Reviewing System Features Software Preloaded Microsoft Operating System NEC OS Restore CD NEC Application and Driver CD Reviewing System Features 1-15 Security 1-16 Reviewing System Features Setting Up the System 2-2 Setting Up the System Cable Connections Startup Setting Up the System 2-3 Shutdown 2-4 Setting Up the System Power-Saving Operation Setting Up the System 2-5 System Care Protecting Your System From Damage 2-6 Setting Up the System Keeping Your System in Good Condition Setting Up the System 2-7 Moving or Shipping Your System 2-8 Setting Up the System More Information Quick Reference to Information About Your System Configuring the System 3-2 Configuring the System Configuration Tools and Utilities Configuration Tools and Utilities Configuring the Sys te m 3-3 Configuration Tools and Utilities 3-4 Configuring the System BIOS Setup Utility How to Start Setup Configuring the Sys te m 3-5 Setup Main Menu How to Use Setup 3-6 Configuring the System Setup Key Functions Configuring the Sys te m 3-7 Main Menu 3-8 Configuring the System Configuring the Sys te m 3-9 3-10 Configuring the System Configuring the System 3-11 3-12 Configuring the System Advanced Menu Configuring the System 3-13 3-14 Configuring the System Configuring the System 3-15 3-16 Configuring the System Configuring the System 3-17 Security Menu 3-18 Configuring the System Configuring the System 3-19 3-20 Configuring the System Power Menu Configuring the System 3-21 Power Menu Settings 3-22 Configuring the System Boot Menu Boot Menu Settings Configuring the System 3-23 Boot Menu Settings 3-24 Configuring the System Exit Menu Exit Menu Items Hard Drive Security Configuring the System 3-25 Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords 3-26 Configuring the System Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection Configuring the System 3-27 Moving the Hard Drive FLASH Utility 3-28 Configuring the System NEC Application and Driver CD Configuring the System 3-29 NEC INFO Center 3-30 Configuring the System NEC INFO Center opening screen Configuring the System 3-31 NEC OS Restore CD 3-32 Configuring the System Configuring the System 3-33 System Board Jumper Settings Locating the password clear jumper 3-34 Configuring the System Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility Configuring the System 3-35 System Requirements Installation Processor Serial Number Frequently Asked Questions 3-36 Configuring the System Configuring the System 3-37 Technical Support Adding Expansion Devices 4-2 Adding Expansion Devices Safety Precautions Adding Expansion Devices 4-3 USB Devices 4-4 Adding Expansion Devices PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Adding Expansion Devices 4-5 Inserting a PC card 4-6 Adding Expansion Devices Removing a PC Card Memory Modules Adding Expansion Devices 4-7 4-8 Adding Expansion Devices Checking System Memory Installing a SO-DIMM Module Page 4-10 Adding Expansion Devices Installing the SO-DIMM module Adding Expansion Devices 4-11 Removing a SO-DIMM Module 4-12 Adding Expansion Devices Parallel Printer External Monitor Serial Devices Page 5-2 Solving System Problems Solutions to Common Problems System Problems Solving System Problems 5-3 5-4 Solving System Problems Diskette Drive Problems Solving System Problems 5-5 LCD Panel Problems Keyboard/Mouse Problems 5-6 Solving System Problems CD-ROM Drive Problems Solving System Problems 5-7 Speaker Problems How to Clean the Mouse 5-8 Solving System Problems Typical mouse ball cover Getting Services and Support 6-2 Getting Services and Support NECC Website Getting Services and Support 6-3 NECC FTP Site Email/Fax Technical Support Service 6-4 Getting Services and Support NECC Technical Support Services A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-2 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Arrange Your Equipment A-4 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Chair Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 A-6 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Input Devices Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-7 A-8 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Monitor Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-9 A-10 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Vary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-11 Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up? Checking Your Chair A-12 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Checking Your Keyboard Checking Your Mouse Checking Your Monitor Checking You Page B System Specifications B-2 System Specifications System Board System Processor Random Access Memory (RAM) Cache Memory Read Only Memory (ROM) Input/Output (I/O) Features Video Memory B-4 System Specifications Sound Controller Network Board Graphics Controller System Specifications B-5 System Peripherals LCD Panel B-6 System Specifications External Monitor Keyboard Mouse System Specifications B-7 Diskette Drive Hard Drive B-8 System Specifications CD-ROM Drive PC Card Slots Speakers System Specifications B-9 Dimensions System Keyboard Power Operating Environment Compliance Index Index-1 A B C E F H I J M N O P Index-4 R S Index-5 T U Index-6 V W Regulatory Statements 1 Regulatory Statements Note FCC Statement for United States Only Page Page NEC Computers Inc. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY NEC PowerMate 2000