Using This Guide - NEC PowerMate V486 Series Manual

Using This Guide

The PowerMate V486 Series User's Guide is a
comprehensive source of information about your computer.
Before using this guide, read and follow the instructions in
the PowerMate® V486 Series Quick Setup sheet that comes
with your system.
This guide contains information for desktop and minitower
PowerMate V486 Series systems.
Chapters and appendices in this guide contain the following
information:
Chapter 1, Using Your Computer, to familiarize yourself
with system components and system operation.
Chapter 2, Setting System Parameters, to change your
system configuration and to customize the system with
security features.
Chapter 3, Maintaining Your Computer, to extend the
life and optimize the condition of your computer. This
chapter provides protective measures, tips for routine
care, and guidelines for moving your computer.
Chapter 4, Removing the System Unit Cover, contains
procedures for removing and replacing the system unit
cover.
Chapter 5, Adding Options, provides comprehensive
procedures for adding expansion options to the system.
The chapter includes important device preparation and
cabling information.
The chapter also includes procedures for connecting
external peripheral devices such as a printer, serial
device, telephone line, speakers, and a microphone.
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