NEC VERSA P8510 Bedienungsanleitung

1 NEC VERSA P8510SeriesElectronic User’s Guide

10 The Back View of the Notebook Item Description A HDMI Port Use this port to attach an external HD or digital monitor to your notebook. B V

11 The Left Side View of the Notebook Item Description A Security Cable Slot This slot is for fitting a security cable device for extra protect

12 Item Description B Memory Card Reader This port allows you to read data from different types of memory cards: MMC, MS, SD and xD. C IEEE 1394

13 Keyboard The keyboard is equipped with many features. However the outlook of the keyboard may be slightly different from your actual unit. The

14 LED Behaviour Item Description HDD Access LED Indicator Blue Indicates that the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive. Num Lock LED Indic

15 Multimedia Sensors with LED Indicator The multimedia sensors allow you to quickly execute commands or launch applications. To use them, simply t

16 2. Right click on the icon, and select “User-Defined Key”. 3. Click “Browse” to search for program/application. 4. Select your favorite prog

17 Function Keys Function keys are available on the notebook keyboard. These keys work together with Fn key to activate special functions. Function

18 Power Button Use the Power button in the following ways: • Press the Power button to power on. • Press the Power button to move from Standby m

19 Using the Touchpad The touchpad is an easy way to control the cursor with your finger. Lightly glide your finger across the touchpad and the c

2 Table of Contents Page Notebook Care 5 Introducing Your NEC VERSA 7 Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vista® 26 Windows Vista® O

20 Power Sources The notebook can be powered using two different sources, making it a truly portable system. Operate your notebook just about anywh

21 Connecting the AC Adaptor Connect the AC adaptor as follows: 1. Connect the AC adaptor cable into the power port on the notebook. 2. Plug one AC

22 Charging the Battery Charge time depends on whether or not you are using the notebook. For maximum battery performance, fully discharge the ba

23 Battery Precautions To prevent accidental battery ignition, rupture, or explosion, adhere to the following precautions. WARNING There is a dan

24 Removing the Battery in your Notebook CAUTION Be sure to save your data before replacing the battery pack or connecting the AC adaptor. Failur

25 Handling the Battery Review the following before handling the notebook battery. CAUTION Only use the type of battery specifically designed for

26 Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vista® A hardware program called BIOS Setup allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also all

27 Windows Vista® Operating System Introduction The operating system is the most important program that runs on a computer. Every computer must h

28 Dual Boot (2 languages – English and Traditional Chinese) *For Hong Kong dual boot models only There are 2 language versions of the Windows Vist

29 Windows Vista® Operating System Windows Vista® operating system features include a Desktop with room to manoeuvre, a taskbar for quick access to

3 About Your Electronic User’s Guide The illustrations, colours and pictures shown are for descriptive purposes. They may vary slightly from count

30 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 notic

31 Managing System Power (Windows Vista® Operating System) In the Windows Vista® operating system environment, your notebook manages its power resourc

32 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

33 Prompt for password when notebook resumes from standby Checked Unchecked Determines whether or not the notebook prompts for your Windows® passwo

34 Notebook Components For details of notebook components, please refer to the System Configuration label. System Configuration Label

35 Applications Adobe® Reader® Adobe® Reader® allows you to view, navigate, and print Portable Document Format (PDF) files from your local hard dr

36 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Bluetooth® wireless technology eliminates the need for connecting cables between your computer and your local are

37 Blu-ray Blu-ray (BR) discs are an advanced type of optical disc that has a very high storage capacity (a dual-layer BR disc can store 50 GB of d

38 3. Change the region settings to the movie region accordingly on the region code tab and click on “OK” to apply settings. 4. You are now r

39 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

4 Basic Care and Handling Tips Protect the notebook from extremely low or high temperatures. Let the notebook warm (or cool) to room temperature

40 CyberLink SoftDMA 1.5 The CyberLink Media Server application allows you to share your media files with your family members within your home net

41 McAfee® Internet Security Suite with Site AdvisorTM Features 10-in-1 always updating security that proactively guards your computer and what yo

42 Safe Search and Surf McAfee® Internet Security Suite with SiteAdvisor™ adds safety ratings to websites and search engine results based on compre

43 Improves Computer Health McAfee® SecurityCenter’s dashboard-like display helps you at a glance review your PC's security status and modify

44 Roxio Creator LJ • Burn Data, Audio, Photo and Video CDs & DVDs. • Backup fast and copy with ease • Rips CDs Music to Local HDD • Disc’

45 More Features • Integrated disc labeling for professional results. • Intelligent drag and drop takes the hassle out of burning. • Easy-to-use

46 SRS Premium Sound SRS Premium Sound from SRS Labs is an audio enhancement technology to enable your computer with higher quality audio. In orde

47 Using your NEC VERSA Removable Disk Drives Optical Drive An optical drive is a type of drive that uses laser light to read from and store data

48 Disc Care When handling optical discs, keep the following guidelines in mind. • Hold optical discs by the outer edge and the inner hub to avoi

49 Bays Hard Disk Drive A hard disk drive (HDD) is a non-volatile storage device which stores digitally encoded data on rapidly rotating platters w

5 Notebook Care Follow these guidelines to maintain the condition and performance of your notebook. CAUTION Immediately turn off and unplug the

50 Taking Care of Your Notebook Notebook Care Observe the following measures to prevent problems and promote the successful operation and long lif

51 • Disconnect your notebook from telephone, LAN and power lines when an electrical storm threatens. If you have a fax/modem, lightning can trave

52 Security • Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) - refer to the relevant BIOS chapter for more information on how to set Supervisor and User passwor

53 Operating Environment Caring for your notebook also requires taking into account the effect of temperature, humidity, and moisture on notebook c

54 Preventive Maintenance The following information will help you to set up a preventive maintenance plan in order to prevent notebook problems. De

55 Shipping Your Notebook Use these steps to prepare your notebook for shipping: 1. Back up the files on the hard disk drive to diskettes, Zip dis

56 Modem The modem allows you to communicate with others via e-mail, or connect to an online service or bulletin board. (The modem port is only ava

57 Preparing for Travel With the right travel preparations, you can use the notebook anywhere you go, to prepare your business documents, confirm y

58 Travellers are often asked, when returning to their home country, whether or not they purchased the notebook while outside the country. Sometime

59 Connecting / Using a Wireless LAN Many places now have a wireless network which you can connect to. Ask the provider for instructions or follow

6 Storage Requirements Store the notebook and AC adaptor in an environment that meets the following conditions: Should the temperature of the noteb

60 Using Peripheral Devices USB Devices USB ports allow you to connect USB-equipped peripheral devices such as a digital camera, scanner, printer,

61 Audio Entertainment-level sound quality is provided through internal stereo speakers. Audio Controls on your Notebook • Microphone In Jack (

62 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment • Arrange Your Equipment o Your Chair o Your Desk o Your Input Devices o Your Screen or Monitor • R

63 Arrange Your Equipment You will find below explanations on how to set up your notebook to fit your physical needs. This information is based on

64 Your Desk There is no specific height recommended for your desk. This can vary between 60 and 70 cm, depending upon your size. The standard work

65 • Use a document holder placed close to the screen. • Position whatever you are looking at most of the time (the screen or reference material)

66 Potential Medical Conditions Computers are used everywhere. More and more people sit in front of computers for longer periods of time. Some nerv

67 Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Pre-existing conditions that may cause or make some people more susceptible to musculoskeletal

68 Problem Checklist First check the items in the following list. If these items don't help, see the table that follows the list. • Power to

69 Start-Up Problems A built-in checking program will automatically test its components when you turn the notebook power on. This diagnostic test i

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

70 Recovery Information for Windows Vista® NEC Recovery Program (from backup partition) There is a backup partition on the hard disk drive which

71 The NEC Recovery Program Allows Two Types of Recovery • Full Recovery Removes all your personal data and restores your notebook to its origina

72 8. Select your preferred keyboard layout. Then click “Next”. 9. Set your “Username” & “Password” (if available). Then click “OK”.

73 12. Select either “Partial Recovery” or “Full Recovery”. Then click “Next” to continue. 13. Click “OK” to continue. 14. Click “Start” to st

74 If You Wish to Perform a Full Recovery: CAUTION Full Recovery will remove all your personal data and restore your computer to its original fa

75 Frequently Asked Questions • Technical Support o Where can I find the call centre phone number? • Boot Problems o The message "Operatin

76 Technical Support If you are not able to resolve your problem you can contact NEC Customer Support. Please check the terms of your warranty, and

77 What is a computer virus? Computer viruses are man-made and share some of the behaviours of biological viruses. A computer virus passes from com

78 Some additional tips: - Always be cautious when opening email attachments, even those coming from friends, co-workers or family members. Never

79 How do search engines work? Searching the Web actually means searching intermediate databases since it is not possible to directly search the Wo

8 The Front View of the Notebook Item Description A Built-in Web Camera (LED Indicator) For recording video or taking pictures. The CyberLink Yo

80 When information such as a name, hobbies and educational background is voluntarily provided to a Web site, the information is packaged into a co

81 Digital Video What is the Digital Video (DV) format? Digital Video is the preferred file format for high quality video, usually captured via a d

82 Safety Notices • Modem • Modifications to the Product • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Connections and Remote Earth • Power Suppl

83 Modem Only use a modem that has been approved by the national authority of the country in which the product is sold. Technically and in most cas

84 Connections and Remote Earth Protected Extra Low Voltage (PELV) To ensure the extra-low voltage integrity of the equipment, only connect equipm

85 Power Supply and Cables Depending on the model you purchased, some models may come with more than one type of power cord. Please note the fol

86 Power Cables This equipment requires a 3-wire, grounded power cord. The cord length must not exceed 2.5 metres. To prevent electrical hazards, d

87 Laser Compliance Statement The optical devices are tested and certified to be compliant with the International Electro-technical Commission IEC8

88 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD Protection WARNING Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, cards, memory modules and other

89 Glossary Term Definition AACS Advanced Access Content System AC Alternating Current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ALS

9 Item Description G Power Button with LED Indicator Pressing this button switches on/off the notebook. H Speakers Provides sound for your multi

90 This original copy of the agreement is your proof of license. Please treat it as valuable property. NEC Computers Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. Licens

91 LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY The Software is distributed and licensed “AS IS”, with no warranties whatsoever, express or implied permissib

92 Copyright Copyright Notebook Electronic User’s Guide, NEC VERSA P8510 Series 1.0 version, 10/2008. Copyright © 2008, NEC Computers Asia Pacific

93 Trademarks NEC VERSA is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation, used under license. Celeron, Celeron Inside, Centrino, Centrino Inside, Cent

94 Official Name of the Software Used (Notation) Windows, Windows Vista Internet Explore