User manual NEC POWERMATE

[. . . ] POWERMATE Electronic User's Guide Table of Contents Starting Up Your Computer for the First Time Setting Up Your Operating System Getting to Know Your Computer Communicating With Your Computer Applications Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vista® Recovery Information for Windows Vista® only Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Safety Notices 6 14 18 40 44 71 73 78 90 96 Glossary License Agreement Copyright Trademarks Official Name of the Software Used 106 107 109 110 111 - 2- 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. Specifications and model names are subject to change without notice. Text Setup To make this document as easy to use as possible, additional texts will appear throughout. The following details the layout and meaning of these additional texts. [. . . ] Back Up · Easy Archive back up to CDs, DVDs, external or network drives. · Create and burn images of CDs and DVDs. - 67 - More Features · Integrated disc labeling for professional results. · Roxio Media Center leads you to the latest update of Roxio's new products, techniques and tips. Advanced Options · Normalisation and Noise reduction for audio CDs. · Control write format including ISO, ISO level 2, Joilet and UDF. · Record types ­ Disc-at-once, Track-at-once, open or closed. · Switch between mini mode and full mode interface. The software varies according to the model and is subject to change without notice (for specific models only). - 68 - SRS Premium Sound SRS Premium Sound from SRS Labs is an audio enhancement technology to enable your computer with higher quality audio. In order to activate SRS Premium Sound, please double click on its icon on the Windows® desktop. Once activated, it will be automatically loaded every time you start your computer. For further information, please refer to its on-screen help. The software varies according to the model and is subject to change without notice (for specific models only). - 69 - Windows® Aero Theme Please take note that availability of certain features in Windows® depends on system performance. As such, we recommend that you refresh the Windows® Experience Index so that the system performance is updated. Please refer to the following steps: , type "performance information and tools" in the Start Search box, and 1. Click Start then click "Performance Information and Tools" in the Programs list. If this appears, click Refresh Now to update the Windows® Experience Index. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or click Continue. After it has refreshed, you will see this: "Your computer has a Windows® Experience Index base score of. . . ". Generally, a higher score means that your computer will perform better and faster. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click Continue. Windows® Experience Index assesses the performance of components in the computer. Should it determine that system performance is sufficient, it will enable Windows® Aero accordingly. Typically, a minimum base score of 3. 0 will automatically enable Windows® Aero on the computer. The software varies according to the model and is subject to change without notice (for specific models only). - 70 - Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vista® BIOS Setup allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also allows you to set password features that protect your system from unauthorised use. Use BIOS Setup to: · · · · set the current time and date; customise your operating system to reflect your computer hardware; secure your system with a password; and balance your performance needs with power conservation. Entering BIOS Setup The BIOS Setup can be accessed during the startup or booting of your system. "Press <F2> to run CMOS Setup or <F12> to Boot on Network" When you press <F2> to enter BIOS Setup, the system interrupts the Power-On Self-Test (POST) and displays the current complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) RAM settings. [. . . ] Due to the complex nature of computer software, NECCAP and its suppliers do not warrant that the Software is completely error free, will operate without interruption, or is compatible with all equipment and software configurations. This limited warranty is solely for your own benefit and shall not be transferred or assigned in any manner whatsoever. NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover technical assistance for software training and usage whatsoever. CUSTOMER REMEDIES During the warranty period NECCAP and its suppliers' entire liability and your customer rights shall be, at NECCAP's discretion, repair or replacement of the Software that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to NECCAP with a dated proof of purchase and authorisation number to NECCAP at your own cost, risk and expense. [. . . ]