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