User manual NEC E6510

[. . . ] NEC VERSA E6500/E6510 Series Electronic User's Guide 06/2008 About Your Electronic User's Guide The illustrations, colours and pictures shown are for descriptive purposes. They may vary slightly from country to country and the unit you purchase. Note You may find that your notebook is not supplied with devices/accessories that can be used with your available slots/connections/ports. This is because the notebook you have purchased has been fitted with a wide range of slots/connections/ports, to allow you greater flexibility and options should you decide later on to use external or optional devices/accessories. Text Setup To make this guide as easy to use as possible, the text is laid out as follows. [. . . ] · Surge Suppressors - although computers are equipped with some surge protection, it is wise to acquire a separate surge suppressor for added protection. A surge suppressor protects power supplies and communication lines from electrical surges but does not offer a back-up power source. While some suppressors have a manual on-off switch, other types combine switched and unswitched circuits. A mix of switched and unswitched circuits can be a useful feature since you can keep, for instance, a battery charging while shutting off the power for other equipment. Back-UPS units - equipped with a battery to maintain power during outages, the UPS allows users to save data and properly shut down the notebook. There are two basic UPS types, the standby power supply (the least expensive choice) and the multi-featured on-line UPS systems. · Below are tips on power protection and some hardware features to consider before buying these devices: · · · Be sure to unplug your notebook, including the line to the modem, during lightning storms. Always use a proper power cord to plug your notebook to the line power. Surge suppressors are rated by the amount of energy they can absorb, which is measured in joules. Experts say around 200 joules is basic protection, 400 joules provide good protection and 600 joules or more is far better. Many suppressors are equipped with either a circuit breaker or fuse that will blow or trip in case of a short circuit and severe surges. Compared to fuses, circuit breakers are preferred because fuses have to be replaced when damaged by a short circuit. · Protecting Your Notebook From Damage There are several ways in which you can protect your notebook from possible damage. We strongly recommend the following protective measures: · Connect a Back-UPS unit (see "Protecting Your Notebook From Power Outages" above) between your notebook and the grounded AC power outlet. A Back-UPS unit protects your notebook from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power. Be sure to connect all peripherals, such as your monitor and printer, to the Back-UPS unit that should be the only device that you plug into the AC power outlet. These subject the notebook components to temperature variations and stress. · · 64 · Disconnect your notebook from telephone, LAN and power lines when an electrical storm threatens. If you have a fax/modem, lightning can travel in on the phone line and can damage both the fax/modem and the system unit. Lightning can also travel in on power lines and damage your monitor and system unit. Note Please note that the product warranty does not apply if damage to your notebook is the result of a lightning strike. · Be sure that notebook power is off before you connect or disconnect a cable (except USB and IEEE 1394 devices, that can be hot-swapped and hot-plugged). · · Use appropriate virus detection software regularly to protect your notebook from computer viruses. Place your notebook away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Operate and store your notebook within the recommended temperatures and humidity levels (refer to the "Notebook Components" section for more information). After turning off power, wait about five seconds for the hard disk to spin down before you power on again. [. . . ] NO OTHER WARRANTIES NECCAP and its suppliers' disclaim all other warranties, either express or implied including, but not limited to expressed or implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regards to the Software and the accompanying written materials. You may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In no event shall NECCAP or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use or an inability to use this product, even if NECCAP or its suppliers has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states/countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. 111 Copyright Copyright Copyright © 2008, NEC Computers Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd (418989-A) ("NECCAP"). [. . . ]