User manual NEC S3500

[. . . ] NEC VERSA S3500 Series Electronic User's Guide 1 Table of Contents Notebook Care Introducing Your NEC VERSA Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vista® Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows® XP Windows Vista® Operating System Introduction (Only applicable to Windows Vista®) Windows® XP Operating System Introduction (Only applicable to Windows® XP) Notebook Components Applications Using Your NEC VERSA Preparing for Travel Using Peripheral Devices Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Problem Checklist Recovery Information for Windows Vista® only Recovery Information for Windows® XP only Frequently Asked Questions Safety Notices Glossary License Agreement Copyright Trademarks Official Name of the Software Used Page 5 7 23 24 25 32 45 46 59 69 71 75 81 83 88 91 98 105 106 108 109 110 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. 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 document as easy to use as possible, additional texts will appear throughout. [. . . ] Thoroughly clean the discs whenever necessary. · 60 Bays Hard Disk Drive A hard disk drive (HDD) is a non-volatile storage device which stores digitally encoded data on rapidly rotating platters with magnetic surfaces. On most systems, it is a sealed unit (except for a filtered vent hole to equalize air pressure) with fixed media. The HDD is your notebook's primary storage device, storing all of your system files and installed programs. Therefore, it is also usually your notebook's largest storage device (in today's systems, it is quite common for a single consumer HDD to have capacities of over 100 GB, and desktops tend to have larger capacities than notebooks). Depending on your system configuration, the HDD may be upgraded to a larger capacity drive. Note Please contact your authorised service representative if you wish to replace your hard disk drive. This procedure should only be performed by a qualified technician. 61 Taking Care of Your Notebook Notebook Care Observe the following measures to prevent problems and promote the successful operation and long life-span of your notebook. Protecting Your Notebook From Power Outages Fortunately, there are tools that can help when power supply is interrupted. Basically there are two types of protection against power problems, a passive form such as those provided by surge suppressors and a multi-featured back-up power source like the UPS. · 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. [. . . ] This limited warranty is void if product failure has resulted from accident, abuse, misuse or misapplication. 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. [. . . ]