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