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Solving System Problems

! Solutions to Common Problems

! How to Clean the Mouse

Contents

Main Page Contents Page Page Page Page Using This Guide Text Conventions Note Related Documents Reviewing System Features Front Features PowerMate 2000 system Page System Controls and Lamps LCD Panel Note Diskette Drive CD-ROM Drive Optional DVD-ROM Drive Speakers Right Side Features PowerMate 2000 right side features Volume Control Audio Connectors Universal Serial Bus Ports Hard Drive Anti-theft Bracket Left Side Features PowerMate 2000 left side features PC Card Slots System Unit Fans Rear Features PowerMate 2000 rear features Page Optional Modem Connector VGA Connector DC Power Connector Bottom Features PowerMate 2000 bottom features Memory Sockets Password Clear Jumper Microdesktop Chassis System Overview Hardware Software Preloaded Software NEC Product Recovery CD PowerMate Application and Driver CD Security Page Setting Up the System Cable Connections Startup Note Shutdown Power-Saving Operation System Care Protecting Your System From Damage Keeping Your System in Good Condition Moving or Shipping Your System Note More Information Quick Reference to Information About Your System Configuring the System Configuration Tools and Utilities Configuration Tools and Utilities Configuring the System 3-3 BIOS Setup Utility How to Start Setup How to Use Setup Setup Key Functions Main Menu Note Configuring the System 3-7 3-8 Configuring the System Configuring the System 3-9 3-10 Configuring the System Configuring the System 3-11 Advanced Menu Configuring the System 3-13 3-14 Configuring the System Configuring the System 3-15 3-16 Configuring the System Security Menu 3-18 Configuring the System Configuring the System 3-19 3-20 Configuring the System Power Menu Note Power Menu Settings Boot Menu Configuring the System 3-23 Boot Menu Settings Exit Menu Exit Menu Items Hard Drive Security Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection Moving the Hard Drive FLASH Utility NEC INFO Center NEC INFO Center opening screen NEC Product Recovery CD Starting the Recovery Program Using the Product Recovery CD Standard System Restore Advanced Options Tools Using the Smart Restore Program How to Load Smart Restore Software Restore or Removal Hardware Settings Restoration Process PowerMate Application and Driver CD System Board Jumper Settings Locating the password clear jumper Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility System Requirements Installation Processor Serial Number Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support Adding Expansion Devices Safety Precautions USB Devices PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Inserting a PC card Removing a PC Card Memory Modules Checking System Memory Installing a SO-DIMM Module Page Installing the SO-DIMM module Removing a SO-DIMM Module Hard Drive Removing a Hard Drive Releasing the hard drive access panel Installing a Hard Drive Parallel Printer External Monitor Serial Devices Page Solutions to Common Problems System Problems Page Diskette Drive Problems LCD Panel Problems Keyboard/Mouse Problems CD-ROM Drive Problems Speaker Problems How to Clean the Mouse Typical mouse ball cover Getting Services and Support NECC Website NECC FTP Site Email/Fax Technical Support Service NECC Technical Support Services A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair Page Adjust Your Input Devices Page Adjust Your Monitor Page Vary Your Workday Note Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up? Checking Your Chair Checking Your Keyboard Checking Your Mouse Checking Your Monitor Checking You Page B System Specifications System Board System Processor Random Access Memory (RAM) Cache Memory Read Only Memory (ROM) Calendar Clock Input/Output (I/O) Features Video Memory Sound Controller Network Board Graphics Controller System Peripherals LCD Panel External Monitor Keyboard Mouse Diskette Drive Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive PC Card Slots Speakers Dimensions System Keyboard Power Operating Environment Compliance Index A B C D E F H I J L M N O P Q R S Page T U V W Regulatory Statements FCC Statement for United States Only Page Page Page NEC Computers Inc. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY NEC PowerMate 2000