Electronic User’s Guide
NEC VERSA P8510 Series
Using Peripheral Devices
Table of Contents
Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vista
Using Your NEC VERSA
For specific models only
Text Setup
About Your Electronic User’s Guide
Electronic User’s Guide
Basic Care and Handling Tips
Notebook Care
Precautions for Notebook Use
Take these precautions when using your notebook and AC adaptor
Be sure to follow these power cord safety tips
Environment Guidelines in this Electronic User’s Guide
Routine Cleaning
Storage Requirements
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Introducing Your NEC VERSA
described in the section on “Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment”
For more information, please refer to Setting Up a Healthy Work
For more information, please refer to Setting Up a Healthy Work
The Front View of the Notebook
A Built-in Web Camera LED Indicator B Keyboard C Touchpad
D Multimedia Sensors with LED Indicator E LED Panels
NEC VERSA →Multimedia Sensors with LED Indicator
Description
G Power Button with LED Indicator H Speakers I LCD Panel
Pressing this button switches on/off the notebook
HDMI Port
AC Power Port
Battery Bay
The Back View of the Notebook
Security Cable
Headphones
The Left Side View of the Notebook
The Right Side View of the Notebook
Equipped with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion Li-Ion battery
Battery
Secures the battery inside the battery bay
Your NEC VERSA → Replacing the Battery in this
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Keyboard
Battery Charge
HDD Access LED
Indicates that the notebook is accessing the
Indicator
Tap this icon once to turn On/Off “ECO” settings. This is a
Multimedia Sensors with LED Indicator
Tap this icon once to return to the Previous content
Tap this icon once to go to the Next content
For English language operating system
2. Right click on the icon, and select “User-Defined Key”
3. Click “Browse” to search for program/application
4. Select your favorite program/application and click Open
Fn + F3
Function Keys
Keys
Fn + F2
For more information, please refer to Windows Vista Operating System
Power Button
Optional Accessories
Introduction → Managing System Power in this Electronic User’s Guide
Description
Using the Touchpad
Touchpad Tips
A Touchpad B Left Click Button C Right Click Button
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Power Sources
the Battery in this Electronic User’s Guide
AC Adaptor
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Connecting the AC Adaptor
Using the Battery
the Battery in this Electronic User’s Guide
Power Management Features
Charging the Battery
Low Battery Power
Conserving Battery Power
Battery Precautions
Replacing the Battery
Installing the Battery in your Notebook
Removing the Battery in your Notebook
Disposing of the Battery
Handling the Battery
Use BIOS Setup to
Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vista
Entering BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup Menus
6 Time and date settings screen
Windows Vista Operating System Setup
For Windows Vista Operating system setup
1 Initial Windows setup screen
Windows Language Selection
Dual Boot 2 languages - English and Traditional Chinese
For Hong Kong dual boot models only
User’s Guide
For more information, please refer to Windows Vista Operating System
Windows Vista Operating System
Desktop Icons
Taskbar Icons
Technical Support Information
Start Menu
Parameter
Managing System Power Windows Vista Operating System
Windows Vista Operating System Power Options Properties
Power Plan
Hibernate
Alarms
Default settings are shown in red
Advanced
Default settings are shown in red
Tips for Using Windows Vista
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Windows Vista
Notebook Components
System Configuration Label
Adobe Reader Plug-In
What is a plug-in ?
Applications Adobe Reader
Plug-Ins
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Blu-ray
4. You are now ready to play back the BR-DVD movie
Create DVDs from your Favourite Videos and Photos
MakeDisc enhances Windows Media Center with these features
CyberLink MakeDisc
Easy DVD Burning for the Digital Home
CyberLink SoftDMA
10-in1 Protection
McAfee Internet Security Suite with Site AdvisorTM
Halts Hackers
Home License Subscription Service
Safe Search and Surf
Stops Viruses
Prevents Spam and Email Scam
Backs Up and Restores Files
Improves Computer Health
Secures Your Identity
Back Up
Roxio Creator LJ
Music
Data
Advanced Options
More Features
SRS Premium Sound
Disc Loading
Using your NEC VERSA Removable Disk Drives
General Information about Optical Discs
Optical Drive
Optical Disc Drive Care
When handling optical discs, keep the following guidelines in mind
Disc Care
Hard Disk Drive
Bays
Protecting Your Notebook From Damage
Protecting Your Notebook From Power Outages
Taking Care of Your Notebook
Notebook Care
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Keeping Your Notebook in Good Condition
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Security
For more information, please refer to Windows Vista Operating System
Operating Environment
Weekly
Preventive Maintenance
First Time Use
Daily
Use these steps to prepare your notebook for shipping
Shipping Your Notebook
Modem
Bluetooth Wireless Technology / Wireless LAN
Connecting using a Modem
Follow these steps to take advantage of the internal LAN feature
Getting Through Customs
Power Connections
Preparing for Travel
What To Take
Connecting / Using a LAN
Connecting / Using Your Modem
Connecting / Using a Wireless LAN
Using Peripheral Devices USB Devices
Video
Using Digital Video Files
Using Animation Files
Audio
Potential Medical Conditions
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Arrange Your Equipment
Reducing the Risk of Injuries
Environment → Reducing the Risk of Injuries and
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment → Potential Medical
Arrange Your Equipment
Your Chair
Your Screen
Your Desk
Your Input Devices
→ Potential Medical Conditions in this Electronic User’s Guide
Reducing the Risk of Injuries
Vary Your Workday
Practise Some Stretching Exercises
Environment → Reducing the Risk of Injuries in this Electronic User’s
For more information, please refer to Setting Up a Healthy Work
Potential Medical Conditions
Repetitive Strain Injury
Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
Epilepsy Warning
Use power-saving modes
Problem Checklist
Problem
Resolution
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Start-Up Problems
Frequently Asked Questions in this Electronic User’s Guide
If You Need Assistance
NEC Recovery Program from backup partition
Recovery Information for Windows Vista
Partial Recovery
The NEC Recovery Program Allows Two Types of Recovery
Starting the NEC Recovery Program
Full Recovery
11. Click “Next” to continue
9. Set your “Username” & “Password” if available. Then click “OK”
10. At System Recovery Options, choose “NEC Recovery Tools”
8. Select your preferred keyboard layout. Then click “Next”
13. Click “OK” to continue
14. Click “Start” to start the recovery process
Please wait for the recovery process to be completed
Other files
If You Wish to Perform a Full Recovery
If You Wish to Perform a Partial Recovery
Your Documents and Settings C\user\Previous User Name\ Applications
o What is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot?
Boot Problems
o Where can I find the call centre phone number?
o Why cant I boot from the floppy disk drive?
When did a virus appear for the first time?
Boot Problems
Why cant I boot from the floppy disk drive?
What is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot?
What are the different types of viruses?
What is a computer virus?
What can I do to keep my notebook virus-free?
Is my notebook virus-free?
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Internet
How do I connect to the internet?
For more information, please refer to Windows Vista Operating System
What are the cookies?
How do search engines work?
How can I narrow down a search on the Internet?
Can a virus attach itself to cookies?
IEEE 1394 Devices and Digital Video
IEEE 1394 Devices
Are cookies a threat to privacy?
What are the benefits of Digital Video?
What is the Digital Video DV format?
Digital Video
Radio Frequency Interference Statement Connections and Remote Earth
Safety Notices
Power Supply and Cables Batteries Laser Compliance Statement
Modem Modifications to the Product
Radio Frequency Interference
Safety Warning
Modifications to the Product
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Remote Earth
Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV
Connections and Remote Earth
Protected Extra Low Voltage PELV
Philippines
Power Supply and Cables
Power Supply
Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and Maldives
Cables
Power Cables
Battery Disposal
Batteries
Additional Notices
Laser Compliance Statement
Thunderstorm Warning
Radio-communication Regulation if applicable
Operation
Electrostatic Discharge ESD and ESD Protection
Product Storage Environment Guidelines
Recommended Environment
Definition
BIOS
Glossary
Term
NECCAP SOFTWARE LICENSE
BEFORE USING SOFTWARE OR OPENING SOFTWARE PACKETS
NEC Computers Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. License Agreement
IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY
CUSTOMER REMEDIES
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
NOT COVERED
Disclaimer
Copyright
Copyright
Trademarks
Windows, Windows Vista Internet Explorer Windows Media Center
Official Name of the Software Used