NEC M380 manual

NEC VERSA M380 Series Electronic User’s Guide[...]

2 Table of Contents Page Notebook Care 5 Introducing Your NEC VERSA 7 Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vist a ® 25 Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows ® XP 26 Windows Vista ® Operating System Introduction (Only applicable to Windows Vista ® ) 28 Windows ® XP Operating System Introducti on (Only applic able to Windows ® XP) 35 Notebook Compon[...]

3 About Your Electronic User’s Guide The illustrations, colou rs and pictures shown are for descript ive purposes. They may vary slightly from country to country and t he unit you purchas e. Please refer to the fini shed product for final configurat ions. Specification s and model names are subject to change without n otice. Note You may find tha[...]

4 Basic Care and Handling Tips Protect the notebook from extremely low or high temperatures. Let the notebook warm (or cool ) to room temperature before using it. Keep the notebook awa y from magnetised areas (some airline tray tables are magnetic; do not set your notebook on top of them). Doing so may damage th e data on your hard drive. Keep the [...]

5 Notebook Care Follow these gu idelines to main tain the condition and performance of your not ebook. CAUTION Immediately turn off and unpl ug the notebook under t he following condi tions: • The power cord has b een damaged or frayed. • Liquid has spilled on or in to the notebook. • The notebook has been dropped o r its casing has been dama[...]

6 Storage Requirements Store the notebook and AC adapt or in an environment th at meets the following conditions: Should the temperature of the no tebook sudd enly rise or fall (for exampl e, when you move the notebook from a cold place to a warm place) , vapour may condense inside the notebook. Turning on the noteb ook under such conditions can da[...]

7 Introducing Your NEC VERSA Getting to Know Your Notebook WARNING Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of injury, set up and use your notebook in the manner described in the section on “Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment”. To get started, do the following: • Read the se[...]

8 The Front View of the Notebook Item Description A Built-In Web Camera (For specific models only) For video conferencing or taking pi ctures. The CyberLink YouCam webcam applicat ion can be launched by double-clickin g its icon from the Windows ® de sktop. B LCD Panel The notebook comes with a high resolution colour LCD display. C Keyboard Standa[...]

9 Item Description G LEDs A panel of several LEDs which indicate various system condit ions. For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC VERSA → LED Behaviour . Page 14 H Email Button Press the button to launch t he Microsoft ® Outlook Express application. I Windows ® Internet Explorer ® Button Press the button to l aunch the W[...]

10 The Back View of the Notebook Item Description A AC Power Port Lets you attach the notebook to the AC Power source using t he AC adaptor that comes with your notebook. Keep the notebook connected to AC Power whenever possible. B LAN Port This port can be used to conne c t your notebook to a LAN . C Port Replicator Connector Connects a port repli[...]

11 The Right Side View of the Notebook Item Description A ExpressCard™ Slot Allows you to insert an ExpressC ard™. This card is a hardware interface that replaces PC cards, all owing you to accept m any types of external hardware such as external disk drives, TV tuner cards and a dditional memory. B Memory Card Reader This port allows you to re[...]

12 The Bottom View of the Notebook Item Description A Battery Security Lock Secures the battery insi de the battery bay. For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC VERSA → Repl acing the Battery. Page 22 B Battery Bay Equipped with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. C Battery Release Latch Releases the battery from the [...]

13 Keyboard The keyboard is equipped with ma ny features. However the outlook of the keyboard may be slightly differen t from your actual un it. These includ e: • Function Keys (A) - function keys are available on the notebook keyboard. The se keys work together with the Fn key to activate special function s. Function keys are application- driven[...]

14 LED Behaviour Item Description Num Lock LED Indicator Green Indicates that Num Lock is acti vated. Caps Lock LED Indicator Green Indicates that Caps Lock i s activated. Scroll Lock LED Indicator Green Indicates that Scroll Lock is activated. HDD Access LED Indicator Blinks Green Indicates that the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive. Green[...]

15 Item Description Wireless LAN LED Indicator Green Indicates that Wireless LAN is enabled and notebook is connected to a net work. Blue The Bluetooth ® wireless technology is enabled. Bluetooth ® wireless technology LED Indicator (For specific models only) Note This LED only ligh ts up if y our notebook is equipped with a Bluetooth ® wireless [...]

16 Function Keys Function keys are available on the notebook k eyboard. These keys wo rk together with Fn key to activate special func tions. Function keys are application- driven. The following fun ction key combinations are pre-programmed f or the notebook. Function Key Description Fn + F2 Toggles display. This s witches your view betw een differ[...]

17 Using the Touchpad The touchpad is an easy way to control the cursor with your finger. Lightly gli de your finger across the touchpad and the cursor wi ll replicate your movement on the screen. To use the touchpad, you can: • Single tap the touchpad, or single click on the left button, equivalent to a single click of the primary mouse button. [...]

18 Touchpad Icon If you find the doubl e tap difficul t to use, go to the next se ction for general directions about adjusting the touchpad properties. Note If you install anot her mouse driver over the shipping default, the double-tap capability may be lost. Touchpad Tips Follow these basic ergonomic tips while working: • Use a light touch o n t[...]

19 Power Sources The notebook can be powered using two different sources, making it a truly portable system. Operate your notebook just about anywhere using one of the following power sources: • The AC adaptor connected to a n AC power outlet (usual ly on a wall ). • The battery pack. For more information, please refer to: Introducing Y our NEC[...]

20 Connecting the AC Adaptor Connect the AC adaptor as follows: 1. Connect the A C adaptor cable into the po wer port on the notebook. 2. Plug one AC adaptor cable into the adaptor. 3. Connect the AC adaptor cable to grounded 100- or 240-volt, 50- o r 60-Hz AC power outlet. CAUTION • Do not cover or place objects on the AC adaptor. Keeping the ad[...]

21 WARNING To prevent accidental battery i gnition or explosion, adher e to the following: • Keep the battery away from extreme heat. • Keep metal objects away from the battery ter minals to prevent a sho rt circuit. • Make sure the batt ery is properly installed in th e battery bay. • Read the precautions printed on t he battery (if any). [...]

22 Battery Precautions To prevent accidental battery igniti on, rupture, or expl osion, adhere to the fol lowing precautions. WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the batte ry is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equival ent type recomme nded by the manufa cturer. Discard use d batteries according to the manufacturer's i[...]

23 Removing the Battery in your Notebook CAUTION Be sure to save your data before replaci ng the battery pac k or connecting the AC adaptor. Failure to do so can result in data loss. 1 Save your files, exit Windows ® , and turn off system power. 2 Close the LCD panel and tur n the system over. CAUTION Be extra careful to avoid damage to your noteb[...]

24 Handling the Battery Review the followi ng before handling the notebook battery. CAUTION Only use the type of bat tery specifically design ed for the notebook. Using other NEC VERSA batteries, other manufac turer's batteries, or usi ng a combination of very o ld and new batteries can cause battery and equipment performance to deteriorate. T[...]

25 Introducing BIOS Setup for Wi ndows Vista ® Your notebook comes with a hard ware program called BIOS Setup that allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also all ows you to set passw ord features that protect your notebook from unauthorised use. Use BIOS Setup to: • Set the current time an d date. • Customise your operating [...]

26 Introducing BIOS Setup for Wi ndows ® XP Your notebook comes with a hard ware program called BIOS Setup that allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also all ows you to set passw ord features that protect your notebook from unauthorised use. Use BIOS Setup to: • Set the current time an d date. • Customise your operating sys[...]

27 Updating the BIOS Please note that these s ettings are rarely chan ged by the common user as factor y settings are usually up dated, and should only be acce ssed or changed by a n experienced user. The BIOS is the code transmitted o nto your notebook's Flash RO M. As indicated i n this chapter, you use the BIOS Set up utility to configure y[...]

28 Windows Vista ® Operating System Introduction (Only applicable to Windows Vista ® ) The operating system is the most important program that runs on a computer. Every computer must have an operating syst em to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognising input from the ke yboard, sending output to the display s[...]

29 Dual Boot (2 languages) *For Hong Kong dual boot models onl y There are 2 language versio ns of the Windows Vista ® operating system available on this notebook, that is, in English and Traditional C h inese. When you s tart your notebook for the first time, you are required to choo se either on e of the operating system language s you prefer (p[...]

30 Windows Vista ® Operating System Windows Vista ® operating system features include a Desktop with room to manoe uvre, a taskbar for quick access to a variety of system functi ons, state-of-the -art plug and pl ay support, powerful system u tilities, enh anced entertain ment features and a fully int egrated Internet experience. Among the new fe[...]

31 Start Menu The Start menu features a whole new look and feel. The Windows ® Internet Explorer icon has a prominent place now . You will also not ice that Windows Vista ® places your frequently used programs in the white area of th e Start menu. It is safe to remo ve an item from this li st by right-clicking t he icon and selectin g Remove from[...]

32 Managing System Power (Windows Vista ® Operating System) In the Windows Vista ® operating system environment, your notebook manages it s power resources using the Advan ced Configuration and Pow er Interface (ACPI) while t he notebook is powered on using AC or battery (DC) power. ACPI e nables the operating system to manage the power given to [...]

System Sleep (running on batteries) ½/3/5/10//20/25/30/45 minutes ½/3/4/5 hours Never Selects the system sleep timeout period for your notebook when running unde r DC power. System Hibernates (plugged in) Never Selects the system hibernation timeout period for your notebook when running under AC power. System Hibernates (running on batteri es) Ne[...]

34 When I close th e lid on my notebook Standby Do nothing Hibernate Defines the system action when the LCD panel is closed. When I press the Power button on my noteboo k Shut down Standby Hibernate Do nothing Ask me what to do Defines the system action when the Power button is used. Default settings are shown in red. Tips for Using Windows Vista ?[...]

35 Windows ® XP Operating System Introduction (Only applicable to Windows ® XP) The operating system is the most important program that runs on a computer. Every computer must have an operating syst em to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the ke yboard, sending output to the display screen, [...]

36 Windows ® XP Operating System Setup For Windows® XP Operating s ystem setup When you switch on the notebook, the message “ © Microsoft Corporation” will be displayed. Please wait a while f or the First page of set up Windows ® screen to be displayed. Note The procedure described below applies to systems featuring either modem and / or LA[...]

37 Dual Boot (2 languages) *For Hong Kong dual boot models onl y There are 2 language versions of the Windows ® XP operating system available on this notebook, that is, in English and Traditional C h inese. When you s tart your notebook for the first time, you are required to choo se either on e of the operating system language s you prefer (pleas[...]

38 Introduction Windows ® XP Operating System The Windows ® XP operating system features include a Desktop with ro om to manoeuvre, a taskbar for quick access to a variety of system functi ons, state-of-the -art plug and pl ay support, powerful system u tilities, enh anced entertain ment features and a fully int egrated Internet experience. Among[...]

39 Desktop Icons With Windows ® XP operating system, the follo wing icons* are in stalled on your Desktop: • Recycle Bin - Gives you a container i n which to put an d discard unwanted fi les or allows you to restore these same files ba ck to their original location. • Windows ® Internet Explorer ® - Provides your defa ult Internet program. T[...]

40 Technical Support Information Technical support information is available in Win dows ® XP operating system. 1. Select Start , right-click on My Computer and select Properties . 2. On the General tab, click on the Support Information button. Managing System Power (Windows ® XP Operating System) In the Windows ® XP operating system environment,[...]

Turn off hard di sks (running on batteries) 3 /5/10/15/20/25/30/45 minutes 1/2/3/4/5 hours Never Selects the time delay before your hard disk(s) po wer down. System Standby (plugged in) 1/2/3/5/10/15/ 20 /25/3 0/45 minutes 1/2/3/4/5 hours Never Selects the system standby timeout period for your notebook when running un der AC power. System Standby [...]

42 Power Meter The Power Meter tab displays the remaining battery power and c harging status for the primary and secondary batteries (if applicable). Choose to display either a percentage progress bar or a battery icon with percentage indi cator for your battery status information. Advanced The Advanced ta b allows you to select the po we r-saving [...]

43 Windows ® XP Operating System Power Management States The Advanced Configur ation and Power Interface (ACPI) uses different le vels or states of power management. These power management states oc cur automatically, based on the notebook’s default settings, or manually, when invok ed. The Windows ® XP operating system ACPI powe r management s[...]

44 Tips for Using Windows ® XP This section provides various tips that should help you get the most of your Windows ® XP operating system. Note If you are familiar wit h previous versions of Microsof t ® Windows ® , we advise you to check out the new features specific to Windo ws ® XP operating system. To do so, click on Start , click on Help [...]

45 • Debugging Mode • Start Windows ® Normally - normal Windows ® start-up. • Reboot - reboots the notebook, and starts Windows ® XP operating system. 4. If you have a dual-boot or mu ltiple- boot system, ch oose the installation th at you need to access using the arrow keys, and then press Enter . This section provides various tips that s[...]

46 Establishing Passwords To set passwords, you must first set user ac co unts. Each user can be assigned a different password, or no password at all. 1. Click on Start , Control Panel , an d User Accounts . 2. Pick the Create a new accoun t task. 3. Type a name for the ac count, and click Next . 4. Choose the account type: • Computer administra [...]

47 Customising the Taskbar The taskbar is lo cked by default, to make an y ch anges to its size or content, you first need to unlock it. 1. Right-click on the tas kbar. 2. Remove the check mark in fro n t of the Lock the Taskbar opti on. You may now resize and cus tomise the taskbar according to your wishes. • Right-click on the task bar and sele[...]

48 Notebook Components For details of notebook componen ts, please refer to the Syst em Configuration label. System Configuration Label[...]

49 Applications Adobe ® Reader ® Adobe ® Reader ® allows you to view, navigate, and prin t Portabl e Document Format (PDF) files from your local hard drive, y our local network, or the Internet. Plug-Ins Several plug-ins may have been in stalled on your notebook to enha nce your internet experience. What is a plug-in ? A plug-in is a component [...]

50 Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Bluetooth ® wireless technology eliminates the n eed for co nnecting cables between your computer and your local area net work, facilit ating mobility , minimising downt ime and improving your productivity . Please refer to the following steps to launch the Bluetooth ® wireless technology software. Click Start [...]

51 Blu-ray Blu-ray (BR) discs are an advance d type of optica l disc that has a very hi gh storage capacity (a dual-layer BR disc can store 50 GB of data), and is typically used to store high definiti on (HD) conten t such as HD movies. The CyberLink PowerDVD software has been preinstalled and can be used to play Blu-ray Disc titles (BR-DVD). Click[...]

52 3. Change the region setti ngs to the movie region accordingly on the region code tab a nd click on “OK” to appl y settings. 4. You are now ready to play back the BR-DVD movie. Note The Blu-ray Disc titles can only be play back us ing the PowerDVD program. The region setting allows y ou to set to a maxi mum of 5 cha nges. All regions BR-DVDs[...]

53 CyberLink MakeDisc 3 Easy DVD Burning for the Digital Home • Burn videos and photo slideshows to CDs, DVDs as well as Blu-Ray discs. • Import recorded TV Shows and burn to CDs, DVDs as well as Blu-Ray discs. • Select a themed menu for easy DVD navigation. • Backup data fil es onto CDs and DVDs. • Create music CDs from MP3 or WMA files.[...]

54 Easy Media Creator 9 • Burn music CDs & DVDs, bac k up fast, and copy with ease • Take your media with you - easily transfer files t o iPod, PSP or oth er device • Music, memories, movies and mor e - any way you want them! Get the most out of your digital videos, musi c and photos. Easy Media Creator 9 lets you create, manage and enjoy[...]

55 More Features • Integrated disc labeling for professional results. • Intelligent drag and drop takes the hassle out of burning. • Easy-to-use task based interface. • Tutorial to help you get started . • Support and product updates. • Roxio Media Center leads you to the la test update of Ro xio’s new products, techniques and tips. A[...]

56 Intel ® Turbo Memory The Intel ® Turbo Memory technology supports both Windows ® ReadyBoost ™ and Windows ® ReadyDrive ™ . Please take note that these feature s need to be enabled to function. Please refer to the followi ng steps: 1. Click Start , go to All Progr ams. 2. Click on Intel ® Turbo Memory , then Intel ® Turbo Memory Console[...]

57 McAfee ® Personal Firewall Proven security that help s prevent hacker attacks • Blocks unwanted inbound a nd outbound Internet traffic • Reduces uncertainty a bout your notebook's a ctivities • Safeguard s y our most valuable and irreplacea ble information • Integrates seamlessly with McAfee ® VirusScan ® virus detection & re[...]

58 McAfee ® SecurityCenter The McAfee ® SecurityCenter combines a free set of mu st-have security serv ices with simplified access to McAfee's world-class ma naged security products. These services, including a Security Index and real-time external se curity alert system, assess, in form, and warn you about your notebook's security vu l[...]

59 McAfee ® VirusScan ® Proven security that protects against viruses and spyware • Protects irreplaceable files, such a s family photos and personal financi al documents • Identifies spyware a nd adware before they can run on your noteboo k • Cleans viruses and virus-like threats automatically • Prevents the spread of viruses to other co[...]

60 Norton Internet Security TM 2007 Norton Internet Securit y is always running in the background to detect and block spyware, viruses, worms, crimeware, an d other risks. And no matter where you connect o nline, your security settings are optimised to give you maxi mum protection. Key Features • Automatically detects and bl ocks viruses, spyware[...]

61 SRS Premium Sound SRS Premium Sound from SRS Labs is an a u di o enhancement technology to enable your computer with higher quality audio. In order t o activate SRS Premium Sound, pl ease double click on its icon on the Windows ® de sktop. Once activated, it wi ll be automatically loaded every time you start your computer. For further informati[...]

62 Using your NEC VERSA Removable Disk Drives Optical Drive An optical drive is a type of driv e that uses laser light to read f rom and store data on optical discs. Optical discs are commonly us ed to read, store, transfer or shar e data, especially for media-rich content. Typi cally, your optical dri v e should be able to acc ess most common opti[...]

63 Disc Care When handling optical discs, k eep the following guidelines in mind. • Hold optical discs by the outer edge and the inner hub to avoid damaging the surface. Avoid direct contact with the disc's surface. • Avoid scratching or soiling both sides of the disc. • Do not write on or apply labels to either side of the disc. Never w[...]

64 Bays Hard Disk Drive A hard disk drive (HDD) is a non-volatile storag e device which stores di gitally encoded data on rapidly rotating platters wi th magnetic surfaces. On most systems, it is a sealed unit (except for a filtered v ent hole to equalize air pressure ) with fixed media. The HDD is your notebook’s primary storage device, storing [...]

65 Taking Care of Your Notebook Notebook Care Observe the following measures to prevent pr o blems and promote the successful operation and long life-span of your notebook. Protecting Your Notebook From Power Outages Fortunately, there are tools that ca n help when power supply is interrupted. Basically there are two types of protection agai nst po[...]

66 • Disconnect your notebook from tel ephone, LA N and power lines when an electrical storm threatens. If you have a fax/modem, lightning can travel i n on the phone line and can damage both the fax/modem and the system uni t. Lightning can also travel in on power lines and damage your monitor and system unit. Note Please note that the product w[...]

67 Security • Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) - refer to the relevant BIOS chapter for more information on how to set Supervis or and User passwords. • Operating System - Set user accounts and passwords. For more information, please refer to: Windows Vista ® Operating System Introduction → Tips for Using Windows Vista ® ; or Page 34 Window[...]

68 Operating Environment Caring for your noteboo k also requires taking in to account the effect of temperature, humidi ty, and moisture on notebook compone nts. Like any other electronic products, notebooks are vulnerable to drastic changes in temperatur e, and especially moisture on notebook components. Please follow the ti ps below regarding the[...]

69 Preventiv e Maintenance The following information will help y ou to set up a preventive main tenance plan in order to prevent notebook problems. Depending on what yo ur notebook is being used for, adapt them to your own needs. These suggestions are classified acco rding to the recommended frequency. First Time Use Back up your BIOS settings: the[...]

70 Shipping Your Notebook Use these steps to prepare your notebook for shipping: 1. Back up the files on the hard disk driv e to diskettes, Zip disks, CDs or DVDs. Note Be sure to take precautions for storing and transporting Zip disks, floppy disks, CDs or DVDs so that they ar e not exposed to magnetic fields or electrical impulses. 2. Remove any [...]

71 Modem The modem allows you to communica te with others via e-mail, or connect to an onl ine service or bulletin board. (The modem port is only available on some models.) The speed of data transmission is dependent on the qualit y of telephon e lines. Digitally terminated lines improve the sp eed of data tra nsmission. Cont act your service provi[...]

72 Preparing for Travel The notebook makes a natural travell ing companion. With a little preparation you can use the notebook anywhere you go, to pre pare your bu siness documents, confirm your travel plans, surf the Internet, or simply stay i n t ouch with those back h ome! Here is what you should do before you leave home: Note Speed the trip thr[...]

73 Travellers are often asked, wh en returning to their home country, whether or not they purchased the notebook whil e outside the country. Sometimes, the proof of purchase such as a bill of sale, insura nce policy, or purchase receipt is sufficient. Taking alon g the purchase receipt for your notebook may sound practical, but ma y not always suff[...]

74 Using Peripheral Devices USB Devices Your notebook is equipped with one or several USB ports, allowing you to connect USB- equipped peripheral devices such as a digita l camera, scanner, printer, CD-ROM drive, modem, mouse, keyboard, telephone, or ga me device to your notebook. USB devices called USB hubs can serve as co nnect ion ports for othe[...]

75 Audio Entertainment- level sound quality is provided throu gh internal stereo speakers. Audio Controls on your Notebook • Microphone In Jack (A) - allows you to connect an external microphone. • Headphones (B) - le ts you plug in stereo he adphones or powered s peakers. Note If you are using external speakers or an exter n al microphone and [...]

76 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment • Arrange Your Equipment o Your Chair o Your Desk o Your Input Devices o Your Screen or M o nitor • Reducing the Risk of Injuries o Vary Your Workday o Practise Some Stretching E xercises • Potential Medical Conditions o Repetitive Strain Injury o Pre-Existing Conditions and Ps ychosocial Factors o Epi[...]

77 Arrange Your Equipment You will find below explanation s on how to set up your notebook t o fit your phys ical needs. This information is based on ergonomics - the sci ence of making the work place fit the needs of the worker. WARNING Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of in[...]

78 Your Desk There is no specific height recommended for yo ur desk. This can vary between 60 and 70 cm, depending upon your s ize. The standard workaround is that it should be at approximately your elbow height. The desktop should be clean an d organised in such a way that frequently used objects are close enough without e xcessive reaching. If yo[...]

79 • Use a document holder pl aced close to the screen. • Position whatever you are look ing at most of t h e time (the screen or reference material ) directly in front of yo u to minimise turni n g your head whil e you are typing. • Get regular eye check-ups. Reducing the Risk of Injuries Prolonged or improper use of a computer workst ation [...]

80 Potential Medical Conditions Computers are used everywhere. More and more people sit in front of computers for longer periods of time. Some nerve, te ndo n and muscle disorders (muscu loskeletal disorders) may be associated with repetitive acti vities, improp er work environments, and incorrect working habits. Examples of musculoskeletal disorde[...]

81 Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Pre-existing condit ions that may cause or make some people more suscept ible to musculoskeletal disorders include the followi ng: hereditary factors, vascular disorders, obesity, nutritional defici en cies such as Vitamin B deficiency, en docrine disorders such as diabetes, hormonal imbalances, c[...]

82 Problem Checklist First check the items in th e following list. If t h ese items don't help, see the table that follows the list. • Power to the notebook is on. • The AC power outlet to which your AC adaptor is connected is working. Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device. • All cables are tightly connected. ?[...]

83 Start-Up Problems The notebook has a buil t -in checking program th a t automatically tests its components when you turn the system pow er on. This diagnostic t est is called the Power-On Self-Test (P OST). If the notebook finds a probl em during the POST, the notebook displays an error message or emits a series of beep codes when there are the [...]

84 Recovery Information for Windows Vista ® only NEC Recovery Program (from backup partition) Your notebook is su pplied with a backu p partitio n on the hard disk drive which co ntains all the data you may need in order to rest ore your configu ration as it was when leaving the factory. This partition occupies about 10 GB of your hard disk drive.[...]

85 The NEC Recovery Program Allows Two Types of Recovery • Full Recovery Removes all your personal data and restores your notebook to its original factory state. By using this option , all your data will be lost (personal document s and settings, and driver updates). • Partial Recovery Restores your original operatin g system and software t o t[...]

86 3. Select your preferred keyboard layout. Then click “ Next ”. 4. Set your “ Username ” & “ Password ” (if available). Then click “ OK ”. 5. At System Recovery Options, choose “ NEC Recovery Tools ”. 6. Click “ Next ” to continue.[...]

87 7. Select either “ Partial Recovery ” or “ Full Recovery ”. Then click “ Next ” to continue. 8. Click “ OK ” to continue. 9. Click “ Start ” to start the recovery process. Please wait for the recovery process to be completed. 10. The NEC Recovery tools applicat io n will close automaticall y afte r the recovery is completed. [...]

88 If You Wish to Perform a Full Recovery: CAUTION Full Recovery w ill remove all you r personal data an d restore your comput er to its original factory state. Select Full Recovery and click on Next . Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery. If You Wish to Perform a Partial Recovery: 1. Select “ Partial Recovery” and cl[...]

89 Recovery Information for Windows ® XP only NEC Recovery Program (from backup partition) Your notebook is su pplied with a backu p partitio n on the hard disk drive which co ntains all the data you may need in order to rest ore your configu ration as it was when leaving the factory. This partition occupies about 8 GB of your har d disk drive. CA[...]

90 The NEC Recovery Program Allows Two Types of Recovery • Full Recovery Removes all your personal data and restores your notebook to its original factory state. By using this option , all your data will be lost (personal document s and settings, and driver updates). • Partial Recovery Restores your original operatin g system and software t o t[...]

91 If you wish to perform a C omplete Recovery: CAUTION Complete Recovery will remove all your personal data and restore your computer to its original factory state. Select Complete Recovery and click on Next . Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery. If you wish to perform a P artial Recovery: 1. Select Partial Recovery and[...]

92 Frequently Asked Questions • Technical Support o Where can I find the call centr e phone number? • Boot Problems o The message "Oper a ting System Not Fou nd", or "Non-System disk or disk error" appears durin g boot-up. o Why can't I boot from the floppy disk drive? o What is the dif ference betwe en a warm boot and [...]

93 Technical Support If you are not able to resolve your problem you can con tact NEC Cust omer Support. Please check the terms of your warranty, and have your notebook’s serial number on hand before you call us. Please write down any error message ca using the problem, and have the no tebook in front of you, swi tched on if possible. Boot Proble[...]

94 What is a computer virus? Computer viruses are man-made and share some of the behaviours of biological viruses. A computer virus passes from computer to computer like a biological virus passes from person to person. Similarities a lso exist at a deeper leve l: a biological v irus is not a liv ing thing and has to reproduce itself by inf ecting c[...]

95 Some additional tips: - Always be cautious when opening email attach ments, even those coming from friends, co- workers or family members. Never open email a tta chments from strangers, delete them right away. You should also be care f ul when downloading files f rom websites. Only use websites that are trustworthy. - Check all removable storage[...]

96 How do search engines work? Searching the Web actually means searching intermediate database s since it is not possible to directly search the World Wide W eb, which co ntains an estimated 1 bil lion documents. The Web is the totality of web pages found in computers (called "servers") worldwide. Search engines use software or robot pro[...]

97 When information such as a name, hobbies an d ed ucational background is voluntarily provided to a Web site, the info rmation is packaged in to a cook ie befor e it is sen t and stored in the Web browser for late r use. The next time you vis it the same Web sit e, the browser sends the cook ie to the Web server that uses the information, for exa[...]

98 Digital Video What is the Digital Video (DV) format? Digital Video is the preferred file format for hi gh quality video, usually captured via a digital video camera. It is a super high-resolution fo rmat that exceeds the quality of S-VHS. The images are crisp, bright and have excell ent depth and contrast. Th e information is stored on the video[...]

99 Safety Notices • Modem • Modifications to the Product • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Connections and Remote Earth • Power Supply and Cables • Batteries • Laser Compliance Statement • Thunderstorm Warning • Radio-communication Regulation (if applicable) • Additional Notices • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD[...]

100 Modem Only use a modem that ha s been approved by the national authorit y of the country in which the product is sold. Tech nically and in most cases, the same modem should wo rk in all countries. Nevertheless, be advise d that some countries might have str ict laws which forbid the modem from being used before it is t echnically approved. Kind[...]

101 Connections and Remote Earth Protected Extra Low Voltage (PELV) To ensure th e extra-low voltage int egrity of the equipment, only co nnect equipment with mains-protected, electrically-compatibl e circuits to the external ports. Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) Each input and output of thi s product is classified as Safety Extra Low Voltage, exc[...]

102 Power Supply and Cables Your notebook may come with mo re than one type of power cord. Please note the followi ng identifications to ensu re that you are using the right power cord in order to avoid electrical shock hazards. This power cord plug is suitable for u se in Malay sia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and Maldi ves. This power cord p[...]

103 Power Cables This equipment requires a 3-wire , grounded power cord. The cord length m ust not exceed 2.5 metres. To prevent electrical hazards, do not remove or disable the ground contact on the power cord. Replace the power cord if it gets damaged. Co ntact your dealer for an exact replacement. In Europe, the pl ug must be rated for 250 VAC, [...]

104 Laser Compliance Statement The optical devices a re tested and ce rtified to be compliant with the Inte rnational Ele ctro-technical Commission IEC825- 1 and the European Norm E N60825-1 and the EN6 0825-2 regula tions for Class 1 laser prod ucts. Class 1 laser products are not co nsidered hazard ous. The optical devices are designed so that th[...]

105 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD Protection WARNING Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, ca rds, memory modules and other parts. We recommend th at you carry out all procedures in th is guide only at an ESD-workstat ion. If one is not available, provide some ESD protec tion by wearing an antistatic wrist strap at tached to[...]

106 Glossary Term Definition AACS Advanced Access Conte nt System AC Alternating Current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface BIOS Basic Input/Output System BR Blu-ray BR-DVD Blu-ray Disc titl es CD Compact Disc DC Direct Current DSL Digital Subscriber Line DV Digital Video DVD Digital Versatile D isc ECO Economy mode ESD Electrostatic D[...]

107 This original copy of the agreement is your proof of licens e. Please tr eat it as v aluable prop erty. NEC Computers Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. License Agreem ent IMPORTANT-READ CAREF ULLY BEFORE USING SOFTWARE OR OPENING SOFTWARE PACKET(S). Unless a separ ate multiling ual licen se booklet is included in yo ur product pack age, the follow ing lic[...]

108 LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY The Software is distributed a nd licensed “AS IS”, with no warranties whatsoever, express or implied perm issible under the law. NECCAP warrants that the media containing the Soft ware is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of time (please refer to your warranty card/gui de) from the [...]

109 Copyright Copyright Notebook Quick Reference, NEC VERSA M380 Series 1.0 version, 8/2008. Copyright © 2008, NEC Computers Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd (418989-A) (“NECCAP”). This guide and all software described in it are copyrigh ted with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduc ed or transmitted, in any form or by any means, wh[...]

110 Trademarks NEC VERSA is a registered trademark, VersaGli de ™ , and PortBar ™ are trademarks of NEC Corporation, used under license. Celeron, Celeron Inside, Centrino, Centrino Inside, Ce ntrino Logo, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Inte l Inside Logo, Intel Viiv, In tel vPro, Itanium , Itanium Inside , Pentium, Pe[...]

111 Official Name of the Software Used (Notation) Windows, Windows Vista Windows XP, Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP, Windows XP Professional Internet Explorer Windows Media Center (Official Name) Windows Vista ® Home Basic Windows Vista ® Home Premium Windows Vista ® Business Windows Vista ® Ultimate Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition [...]