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  • Page 1 NEC VERSA S3500 Series Electronic User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page Notebook Care Introducing Your NEC VERSA ® Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vista ® Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows ® Windows Vista Operating System Introduction (Only applicable to ® Windows Vista ® ® Windows XP Operating System Introduction (Only applicable to Windows...
  • Page 3 ® setting up a healthy work environment, safety notices and Windows Visit our website at www.nec-computers-ap.com regularly to download the most up-to-date Electronic User’s Guide and print it for your reference. Note We recommend that you print this documentation.
  • Page 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 away from magnetised areas (some airline tray tables are magnetic; do not set your notebook on top of them).

  • Page 5: Notebook Care

    Notebook Care Follow these guidelines to maintain the condition and performance of your notebook. CAUTION Immediately turn off and unplug the notebook under the following conditions: • The power cord has been damaged or frayed. • Liquid has spilled on or into the notebook. •...
  • Page 6 Storage Requirements Store the notebook and AC adaptor in an environment that meets the following conditions: Should the temperature of the notebook suddenly rise or fall (for example, when you move the notebook from a cold place to a warm place), vapour may condense inside the notebook. Turning on the notebook under such conditions can damage the internal notebook components.

  • Page 7: Introducing Your Nec Versa

    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”.
  • Page 8 Works like a standard computer mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the touchpad to control the position of the cursor. A panel of several LEDs which indicate various system conditions. LEDs For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your Page NEC VERSA → LED Behaviour.
  • Page 9 Button A panel of several LEDs which indicate various system conditions. LEDs For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your Page NEC VERSA → LED Behaviour. Power Press the button to power on / off the system. Button with Item...
  • Page 10 The Back View of the Notebook Item Description Battery Bay Equipped with a rechargeable battery. The Left Side View of the Notebook Item Description Security Cable Slot Allows you to attach an anti-theft device to your notebook. VGA Port Use this 15-pin port to attach on external monitor to your notebook.
  • Page 11 The Right Side View of the Notebook Item Description Memory Card This port allows you to access five different types of Reader memory card. (For SD, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC) ™ ™ ExpressCard Slot Allows you to insert an ExpressCard USB Port Each Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB-equipped peripheral devices (such as printers, monitors,...
  • Page 12 Releases the battery from the battery bay. Battery Release For more information, please refer to: Introducing Page Latch Your NEC VERSA → Replacing the Battery. Secures the battery inside the battery bay. Battery Security For more information, please refer to: Introducing Page Lock Your NEC VERSA →...
  • Page 13 Keyboard The keyboard is equipped with many features. However the outlook of the keyboard may be slightly different from your actual unit. These include: • Function Keys (A) - function keys are available on the notebook keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions. Function keys are application- driven.
  • Page 14 LED Behaviour Item Description Num Lock Yellow When Num Lock is activated. LED Indicator Caps Lock Yellow When Caps Lock is activated. Indicator Scroll Lock Yellow When Scroll Lock is activated. LED Indicator Power Button Blue When system is Powered On. LED Indicator Blinks Blue When system is in Standby mode.
  • Page 15 Function Keys Function keys are available on the notebook keyboard. These keys work together with Fn key to activate special functions. Function keys are application-driven. The following function key combinations are pre-programmed for the notebook. Function Key Description Fn + F2 Display toggle.
  • Page 16 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 cursor will 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.
  • Page 17 The AC adaptor connected to an AC power outlet (usually on a wall). • The battery pack. • For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC VERSA → Using Page the Battery. Read the following sections for specific information about using the power sources.
  • Page 18 When the battery capacity is low, always respond by immediately saving your data, and connecting your notebook to the AC adaptor. If an AC adaptor is not available, change the battery using the battery replacement procedure. For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC VERSA → Replacing Page the Battery.
  • Page 19 Precautions for Recharging the Battery Adhere to the following precautions when recharging the battery. • Use only the battery charger designed for your notebook battery type. Different NEC • VERSA models require different batteries and battery chargers. Charge the battery for the specified charge time only.
  • Page 20 Battery Precautions To prevent accidental battery ignition, rupture, or explosion, adhere to the following precautions. WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 21 Removing the Battery in your Notebook CAUTION Be sure to save your data before replacing the battery pack or connecting the AC adaptor. Failure to do so can result in data loss. Note Place your notebook in this position and follow the steps stated to remove the battery.
  • Page 22 Review the following before handling the notebook battery. CAUTION Only use the type of battery specifically designed for the notebook. Using other NEC VERSA batteries, other manufacturer's batteries, or using a combination of very old and new batteries can cause battery and equipment performance to deteriorate.
  • Page 23 ® Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vista A hardware program called BIOS Setup allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also allows you to set password features that protect your notebook from unauthorised use. Use BIOS Setup to: Set the current time and date.
  • Page 24 ® Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows A hardware program called BIOS Setup allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also allows you to set password features that protect your notebook from unauthorised use. Use BIOS Setup to: Set the current time and date.
  • Page 25 ® 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 system to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognising input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories on the disk, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.
  • Page 26 Dual Boot (2 languages) *For Hong Kong dual boot models only ® There are 2 language versions of the Windows Vista operating system available on this notebook, that is, in English and Traditional Chinese. When you start your notebook for the first time, you are required to choose either one of the operating system languages you prefer (please refer to the screen illustration below).
  • Page 27 ® Windows Vista Operating System ® Windows Vista operating system features include a Desktop with room to manoeuvre, a taskbar for quick access to a variety of system functions, state-of-the-art plug and play support, powerful system utilities, enhanced entertainment features and a fully integrated Internet experience.
  • Page 28 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 notice that Windows Vista places your frequently used programs in the white area of the Start menu. It is safe to remove an item from this list by right-clicking the icon and selecting Remove from this list, as the software program itself will not be deleted.
  • Page 29 Managing System Power ® (Windows Vista Operating System) ® In the Windows Vista operating system environment, your notebook manages its power resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) while the notebook is powered on using AC or battery (DC) power. ACPI enables the operating system to manage the power given to each attached device and to turn off a device when not in use.
  • Page 30 System Sleep (running ½/3/5/10//20/25/30/45 Selects the system sleep timeout on batteries) minutes period for your notebook when ½/3/4/5 hours running under DC power. Never System Hibernates Never Selects the system hibernation (plugged in) timeout period for your notebook when running under AC power. System Hibernates Never Selects the system hibernation...
  • Page 31 Please visit our “Questions and Answers” website frequently to obtain the latest information and updates regarding your notebook: http://www.nec-computers-ap.com/faq/vista.asp Lastly, when you run MDVD Creator program, a section might be hidden depending on the screen resolution. In this case, please resize the window by dragging the sides.
  • Page 32 ® Windows XP Operating System Introduction ® Only applicable to Windows The operating system is the most important program that runs on a computer. Every computer must have an operating system to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories on the disk, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.
  • Page 33 ® Windows XP Operating System Setup ® For Windows XP Operating system setup © When you switch on the notebook, the message “ Microsoft Corporation” will be displayed. ® Please wait a while for the First page of set up Windows screen to be displayed.
  • Page 34 Dual Boot (2 languages) *For Hong Kong dual boot models only ® There are 2 language versions of the Windows XP operating system available on this notebook, that is, in English and Traditional Chinese. When you start your notebook for the first time, you are required to choose either one of the operating system languages you prefer (please refer to the screen illustration below).
  • Page 35 Introduction ® Windows XP Operating System ® The Windows XP operating system features include a Desktop with room to manoeuvre, a taskbar for quick access to a variety of system functions, state-of-the-art plug and play support, powerful system utilities, enhanced entertainment features and a fully integrated Internet experience.
  • Page 36 Desktop Icons ® With Windows XP operating system, the following icons* are installed on your Desktop: • Recycle Bin - Gives you a container in which to put and discard unwanted files or allows you to restore these same files back to their original location. ®...
  • Page 37 Technical Support Information ® Technical support information is available in Windows 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) ®...
  • Page 38 Turn off hard disks (running 3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45 Selects the time delay before on batteries) minutes your hard disk(s) power down. 1/2/3/4/5 hours Never System Standby (plugged in) 1/2/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/45 Selects the system standby minutes timeout period for your 1/2/3/4/5 hours notebook when running under Never AC power.
  • Page 39 Power Meter The Power Meter tab displays the remaining battery power and charging status for the primary and secondary batteries (if applicable). Choose to display either a percentage progress bar or a battery icon with percentage indicator for your battery status information. Advanced The Advanced tab allows you to select the power-saving settings you want to use.
  • Page 40 ® Windows XP Operating System Power Management States The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) uses different levels or states of power management. These power management states occur automatically, based on the notebook’s default settings, or manually, when invoked. ® The Windows XP operating system ACPI power management states include: •...
  • Page 41 ® Tips for Using Windows ® This section provides various tips that should help you get the most of your Windows operating system. Note ® ® If you are familiar with previous versions of Microsoft Windows , we advise you to ®...
  • Page 42 • 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 multiple-boot system, choose the installation that you need to access using the arrow keys, and then press Enter.
  • Page 43 Establishing Passwords To set passwords, you must first set user accounts. Each user can be assigned a different password, or no password at all. 1. Click on Start, Control Panel, and User Accounts. 2. Pick the Create a new account task. 3.
  • Page 44 Customising the Taskbar The taskbar is locked by default, to make any changes to its size or content, you first need to unlock it. 1. Right-click on the taskbar. 2. Remove the check mark in front of the Lock the Taskbar option. You may now resize and customise the taskbar according to your wishes.
  • Page 45 Notebook Components For details of notebook components, please refer to the System Configuration label. System Configuration Label...

  • Page 46: Applications

    Applications ® ® Adobe Reader ® ® Adobe Reader allows you to view, navigate, and print Portable Document Format (PDF) files from your local hard drive, your local network, or the Internet. Plug-Ins Several plug-ins may have been installed on your notebook to enhance your internet experience.
  • Page 47 ® Bluetooth Wireless Technology ® Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for connecting cables between your computer and your local area network, facilitating mobility, minimising downtime and ® improving your productivity. Please refer to the following steps to launch the Bluetooth wireless technology software.
  • Page 48 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 data), and is typically used to store high definition (HD) content such as HD movies. The CyberLink PowerDVD software has been preinstalled and can be used to play Blu-ray Disc titles (BR-DVD).
  • Page 49 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 ready to play back the BR-DVD movie. Note The Blu-ray Disc titles can only be playback using the PowerDVD program. The region setting allows you to set to a maximum of 5 changes.
  • Page 50 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. •...
  • Page 51 Easy Media Creator 9 • Burn music CDs & DVDs, back up fast, and copy with ease • Take your media with you - easily transfer files to iPod, PSP or other device • Music, memories, movies and more - any way you want them! Get the most out of your digital videos, music and photos.
  • Page 52 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 latest update of Roxio’s new products, techniques and tips.
  • Page 53 ® Intel Turbo Memory ® ® ™ ® The Intel Turbo Memory technology supports both Windows ReadyBoost and Windows ™ ReadyDrive Please take note that these features need to be enabled to function. Please refer to the following steps: 1. Click Start , go to All Programs.
  • Page 54 ® McAfee Personal Firewall Proven security that helps prevent hacker attacks • Blocks unwanted inbound and outbound Internet traffic • Reduces uncertainty about your notebook's activities • Safeguards your most valuable and irreplaceable information ® ® • Integrates seamlessly with McAfee VirusScan virus detection &...
  • Page 55 ® McAfee SecurityCenter ® The McAfee SecurityCenter combines a free set of must-have security services with simplified access to McAfee's world-class managed security products. These services, including a Security Index and real-time external security alert system, assess, inform, and warn you about your notebook's security vulnerability.
  • Page 56 ® ® McAfee VirusScan Proven security that protects against viruses and spyware • Protects irreplaceable files, such as family photos and personal financial documents • Identifies spyware and adware before they can run on your notebook • Cleans viruses and virus-like threats automatically •...
  • Page 57 Norton Internet Security 2007 Norton Internet Security is always running in the background to detect and block spyware, viruses, worms, crimeware, and other risks. And no matter where you connect online, your security settings are optimised to give you maximum protection. Key Features •...
  • Page 58 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.

  • Page 59: Using Your Nec Versa

    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 on optical discs. Optical discs are commonly used to read, store, transfer or share data, especially for media-rich content.
  • Page 60 Disc Care When handling optical discs, keep 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. •...
  • Page 61 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.
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 • Disconnect your notebook from telephone, LAN and power lines when an electrical storm threatens. If you have a fax/modem, lightning can travel in on the phone line and can damage both the fax/modem and the system unit. Lightning can also travel in on power lines and damage your monitor and system unit.
  • Page 64 Security • Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) - refer to the relevant BIOS chapter for more information on how to set Supervisor and User passwords. • Operating System - Set user accounts and passwords. ® For more information, please refer to: Windows Vista Operating System Page ®...
  • Page 65 Operating Environment Caring for your notebook also requires taking into account the effect of temperature, humidity, and moisture on notebook components. Like any other electronic products, notebooks are vulnerable to drastic changes in temperature, and especially moisture on notebook components. Please follow the tips below regarding the recommended operating environment: •...
  • Page 66 Preventive Maintenance The following information will help you to set up a preventive maintenance plan in order to prevent notebook problems. Depending on what your notebook is being used for, adapt them to your own needs. These suggestions are classified according to the recommended frequency. First Time Use Back up your BIOS settings: these parameters saved in the CMOS memory define how your...
  • Page 67 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 disks, CDs or DVDs. Note Be sure to take precautions for storing and transporting Zip disks, floppy disks, CDs or DVDs so that they are not exposed to magnetic fields or electrical impulses.
  • Page 68 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 available on some models.) The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines. Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission.

  • Page 69: Preparing For Travel

    Preparing for Travel With the right travel preparations, you can use the notebook anywhere you go, to prepare your business documents, confirm your travel plans, surf the Internet, or simply stay in touch with those back home! Here is what you should do before you leave home: Note Speed the trip through airport security by carrying a charged notebook.
  • Page 70 Travellers are often asked, when returning to their home country, whether or not they purchased the notebook while outside the country. Sometimes, the proof of purchase such as a bill of sale, insurance policy, or purchase receipt is sufficient. Taking along the purchase receipt for your notebook may sound practical, but may not always suffice, particularly when the purchaser of the notebook is your company and the original receipt is not available to you.

  • Page 71: Using Peripheral Devices

    Using Peripheral Devices USB Devices USB ports allow you to connect USB-equipped peripheral devices such as a digital camera, scanner, printer, CD-ROM drive, modem, mouse, keyboard, telephone, or game device to your notebook. USB devices called USB hubs can serve as connection ports for other USB peripherals. Only one device needs to be plugged into your notebook.
  • Page 72 HDMI* HDMI is the very latest in digital video technology. Picture size in HDTV with HDMI When you plug in HDMI connector to external HDTV, the notebook PC will attempt to fit the picture into the TV. However, depending on TV model and manufacturer, some TV models may not display full screen alignment and the user may experience cropping or blank area around picture.
  • Page 73 Array Mic* The Array Mic is a sensitive device and may, therefore, be susceptible to distortion when receiving loud or strong audio. To minimise the risk of distortion during voice recording or interaction, please maintain a normal tone of voice and a distance of approximately 30 cm when speaking into the Array Mic.
  • Page 74 Audio Entertainment-level sound quality is provided through internal stereo speakers. Audio Controls on your Notebook • Microphone In Jack (A) - allows you to connect an external microphone. • Headphones (B) - lets you plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Note If you are using external speakers or an external microphone and experience sound distortion or feedback, lower the volume.

  • Page 75: Setting Up A Healthy Work Environment

    Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment • Arrange Your Equipment Your Chair Your Desk Your Input Devices Your Screen or Monitor • Reducing the Risk of Injuries Vary Your Workday Practise Some Stretching Exercises • Potential Medical Conditions Repetitive Strain Injury Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Epilepsy Warning...
  • Page 76 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 ergonomics - the science of making the workplace fit the needs of the worker. WARNING Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury.
  • Page 77 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 workaround is that it should be at approximately your elbow height. The desktop should be clean and organised in such a way that frequently used objects are close enough without excessive reaching.
  • Page 78 • Use a document holder placed close to the screen. • Position whatever you are looking at most of the time (the screen or reference material) directly in front of you to minimise turning your head while you are typing. •...
  • Page 79 Potential Medical Conditions Computers are used everywhere. More and more people sit in front of computers for longer periods of time. Some nerve, tendon and muscle disorders (musculoskeletal disorders) may be associated with repetitive activities, improper work environments, and incorrect working habits.
  • Page 80 Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Pre-existing conditions that may cause or make some people more susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders include the following: hereditary factors, vascular disorders, obesity, nutritional deficiencies such as Vitamin B deficiency, endocrine disorders such as diabetes, hormonal imbalances, connective tissue disorders such as arthritis, prior trauma (to the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, back, or legs), prior musculoskeletal disorders, aging, fluid retention due to pregnancy, poor physical conditioning, dietary habits and other conditions.

  • Page 81: Problem Checklist

    System Power. Fully charge and discharge the battery several times to recondition it. Replace the battery. For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC Page VERSA → Using the Battery ; and Introducing Your NEC VERSA → Replacing the Battery.
  • Page 82 Start-Up Problems A built-in checking program will automatically test its components when you turn the notebook power on. This diagnostic test is called the Power-On Self-Test (POST). If the notebook finds a problem during the POST, the notebook displays an error message or emits a series of beep codes when there are the following conditions: •...
  • Page 83 Due to the wide range of reasons for which the NEC Recovery Program may be used, no guarantee can be given that all data will be retained.
  • Page 84 Disconnect any additional devices that you have connected to your notebook (such as scanner and printer). Starting the NEC Recovery Program Before starting the NEC Recovery Program, please make sure your notebook is in AC mode. To launch the NEC Recovery Program: Press the <F8>...
  • Page 85 Select your preferred keyboard layout. Then click “Next”. Set your “Username” & “Password” (if available). Then click “OK”. At System Recovery Options, choose “NEC Recovery Tools”. Click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 86 Click “Start” to start the recovery process. Please wait for the recovery process to be completed. The NEC Recovery tools application will close automatically after the recovery is completed. Finally, you have to restart your notebook by clicking the “Restart” button at System...
  • Page 87 If You Wish to Perform a Full Recovery: CAUTION Full Recovery will remove all your personal data and restore your computer to its original factory state. Select Full Recovery and click on Next. Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery.
  • Page 88 Utility. Do NOT erase the partition with this utility. The NEC Recovery Program can restore your notebook to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval.
  • Page 89 Remove any additional hardware components (such as sound card, video card and network card) that you may have added to your notebook. Reinstall the original NEC hardware components if you have removed them. Make sure that your keyboard, mouse, monitor and speakers are connected properly (if applicable to your notebook).
  • Page 90 If you wish to perform a Complete 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 Partial Recovery: 1.

  • Page 91: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions • Technical Support Where can I find the call centre phone number? • Boot Problems The message "Operating System Not Found", or "Non-System disk or disk error" appears during boot-up. Why can't I boot from the floppy disk drive? What is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot? Why does my notebook automatically boot up when I receive a phone call? •...
  • Page 92 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 have your notebook’s serial number on hand before you call us. Please write down any error message causing the problem, and have the notebook in front of you, switched on if possible.
  • Page 93 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 also exist at a deeper level: a biological virus is not a living thing and has to reproduce itself by infecting cells.
  • Page 94 Some additional tips: - Always be cautious when opening email attachments, even those coming from friends, co- workers or family members. Never open email attachments from strangers, delete them right away. You should also be careful when downloading files from websites. Only use websites that are trustworthy.
  • Page 95 How do search engines work? Searching the Web actually means searching intermediate databases since it is not possible to directly search the World Wide Web, which contains an estimated 1 billion documents. The Web is the totality of web pages found in computers (called "servers") worldwide. Search engines use software or robot programs (called “spiders”) to search the Net for documents and the corresponding addresses (Uniform Resource Locator).
  • Page 96 When information such as a name, hobbies and educational background is voluntarily provided to a Web site, the information is packaged into a cookie before it is sent and stored in the Web browser for later use. The next time you visit the same Web site, the browser sends the cookie to the Web server that uses the information, for example, to present you with customised pages.
  • Page 97 Digital Video What is the Digital Video (DV) format? Digital Video is the preferred file format for high quality video, usually captured via a digital video camera. It is a super high-resolution format that exceeds the quality of S-VHS. The images are crisp, bright and have excellent depth and contrast.

  • Page 98: Safety Notices

    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 •...
  • Page 99 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 cases, the same modem should work in all countries. Nevertheless, be advised that some countries might have strict laws which forbid the modem from being used before it is technically approved.
  • Page 100 Connections and Remote Earth Protected Extra Low Voltage (PELV) To ensure the extra-low voltage integrity of the equipment, only connect equipment with mains-protected, electrically-compatible circuits to the external ports. Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) Each input and output of this product is classified as Safety Extra Low Voltage, except the modem, which is classified as TNV-3.
  • Page 101 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 following identifications to ensure that you are using the right power cord in order to avoid electrical shock hazards. This power cord plug is suitable for use in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and Maldives.
  • Page 102 Power Cables This equipment requires a 3-wire, grounded power cord. The cord length must 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. Contact your dealer for an exact replacement.
  • Page 103 Laser Compliance Statement The optical devices are tested and certified to be compliant with the International Electro-technical Commission IEC825-1 and the European Norm EN60825-1 and the EN60825-2 regulations for Class 1 laser products. Class 1 laser products are not considered hazardous. The optical devices are designed so that there is no risk of human exposure to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation or prescribed maintenance conditions.
  • Page 104 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD Protection WARNING Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, cards, memory modules and other parts. We recommend that you carry out all procedures in this guide only at an ESD-workstation. If one is not available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to any unpainted metal surface when handling parts.
  • Page 105 Glossary Term Definition AACS Advanced Access Content System Alternating Current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface BIOS Basic Input/Output System Blu-ray BR-DVD Blu-ray Disc titles Compact Disc Direct Current Digital Subscriber Line Digital Video Digital Versatile Disc Economy mode Electrostatic Discharge Far Infrared Gigabyte (1,000,000,000 bytes) High Definition...
  • Page 106 This is a legal and binding Agreement made between you (either as an individual or as an entity) and NEC Computers Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. (NECCAP). This Agreement covers all software that is distributed with NECCAP’s product, for which there is no separate license agreement between you and the manufacturer or owner of the software (collectively referred to as “the Software”).
  • Page 107 LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY The Software is distributed and licensed “AS IS”, with no warranties whatsoever, express or implied permissible under the law. NECCAP warrants that the media containing the Software is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of time (please refer to your warranty card/guide) from the date you receive the Software. Any hardware accompanying the Software, shall be limited to NECCAP’s then-current hardware limited warranty.
  • Page 108 Copyright Copyright Notebook Quick Reference, NEC VERSA S3500 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 copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of...
  • Page 109 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by NEC Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. SRS Premium Sound, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
  • Page 110 Official Name of the Software Used (Notation) (Official Name) ® Windows, Windows Vista Home Basic ® Windows Vista Windows Vista Home Premium ® Windows Vista Business ® Windows Vista Ultimate ® ® Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP operating system Service Pack 2 Home Edition ®...

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