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