Nec POWERMATE user Manual

Electronic User’s Guide

April 2008

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Copyright

Copyright

POWERMATE User’s Guide, Copyright © 2008 NEC Computers Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. (418989-A) (“NECCAP”). All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, whether electronic, chemical, manual or otherwise, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems, for any purpose without prior written permission of NECCAP.

Disclaimer

NECCAP specifically disclaims all warranties, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to this product and documentation to the extent permitted by the law. NECCAP reserves the right to revise or make changes or improvements to this product or documentation at any time without any obligations to notify any persons or users of such revisions or improvements.

In no event shall NECCAP be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, including but not limited to loss of business profits or any other commercial damages, arising out of the use of this product.

Trademarks

POWERMATE is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

Celeron, Celeron Inside, Centrino, Centrino Logo, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Intel Viiv, Intel vPro, Itanium, Itanium Inside, Pentium, Pentium Inside, Xeon and Xeon Inside are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD Turion and combinations thereof, and AMD PowerNow! are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Microsoft, Encarta, MSN, Windows, Outlook, Office logo and Windows logo are either registered trademarks

or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows Vista® is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines, Inc.

Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies NECCAP claims no interest in trademarks other than its own.

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VIRUS WARNING

NECCAP guarantees that this product is 100% virus free. Please take the following precautions to protect your system against new viruses:

•Do not use illegal copies of software protected by copyright.

•Run an antivirus program and update it regularly.

•Check all floppy disks carefully using a virus scanner before you start using them.

•When your computer is connected to a network, please make sure that only authorised persons have access to your system (you can use passwords and share files as Read Only).

•Always use a personal Internet Firewall to help protect your computer from attacks by viruses, Trojans, worms and intruders.

EPILEPSY WARNING

Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or light patterns in everyday life. Such people may have a seizure while watching television images or playing certain games. This may happen even if the person has no medical history of epilepsy or has never had any epileptic seizures.

If you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy (seizures or loss of consciousness) when exposed to flashing lights, consult your doctor prior to playing such games. We advise that parents monitor the use of games by their children. If you or your child experience any of the following symptoms: dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of consciousness, disorientation, any involuntary movement or convulsion while playing a game, IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your doctor.

THUNDERSTORM WARNING

•This warning is only applicable if the product you purchase has a modem and/or TV tuner. Same precautions should be taken if you are connecting a modem or TV tuner to the product.

•Always disconnect telephone cable and/or antenna cable even though the product is in power off or in standy mode.

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Safety And Comfort

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Cables

Please make sure that cables are not strained and that there is no risk of people walking or tripping over them. Also make sure that other devices do not place stress on the cables. Make sure that power cords are connected to a grounded electrical outlet. The power outlet should be easily accessible and as close to the computer as possible. Do not overload any power outlet with too many adapters.

Cleaning your computer

Always unplug your computer from the power outlet before cleaning it.

Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, use a damp cloth instead. Never spray any cleaning product directly on to the screen. If dust has accumulated inside your computer, do not use a vacuum cleaner to remove it.

If you spill liquid on your computer or any device attached to it, switch it off immediately, unplug the power cord and make sure it is completely dry before switching it on again. Wait overnight if necessary.

Computer environment

Make sure your computer's environment is free from dust, dampness or direct sunlight. Place your computer away from sources of heat, such as radiators, or any device producing heat (e.g., amplifiers). Also ensure your computer is away from magnetic fields or any device generating static electricity.

Do not place your computer on a carpet or any other surface that may have an electrical charge. Cellular phones can cause interference with the audio devices of your computer. Make sure you keep mobile phones at least 30 centimeters away from your computer. To keep your computer running smoothly, please remember the following:

•If you are new to computing, we recommend taking a computer-training course before using your computer.

•Always save your work and make regular backup copies of your documents on rewritable media (e.g., CDRW disc). In the event of a major computer failure, you could lose all your personal data unless you have made personal backups.

•To protect your computer from viruses, perform a virus check before opening a file on a floppy, received by e-mail, or downloaded from the Internet. Your anti-virus program can perform these checks automatically. Regularly scan your hard disk drive for viruses and delete them if any are found. Check your anti-virus software website in order to be updated on the latest viruses.

•To save disk space and optimize your computer’s performance, use the system tools included with Windows®, such as Disk cleanup or Defragmenter, on a regular basis.

•Never switch off your computer if one of the drives is still running (check that all drive indicator lights are off).

•Before you connect or disconnect the power cord at the back of the computer, please ensure that the power plug is disconnected from the wall outlet.

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS

Please follow the guidelines below to use your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. If you work or play for hours at a time, then make sure you take regular breaks. Look away from the computer’s screen once in a while. Do not use your computer if you are tired.

If the ‘warmth’ symbol is present on the underside of the computer, this indicates that while using the computer the underside surface can become hot. Avoid continuous body contact and do not place the computer on your lap while operating it.

Some disorders of the hands, wrists, arms, neck, shoulders, legs and back may be associated with or aggravated by certain repetitive actions. To reduce your risk of developing these disorders, type with your wrists straight and your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard. If you experience periods of pain, tingling, numbness or other discomfort, please contact your doctor.

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Packing List

•System

•Signal Cable & Power Cable

•Keyboard & Mouse*

•Wireless Keyboard*

•User Guide*

*For specific models only

If the items are not found in the packaging box, it means that the item is not applicable to the system you purchased, hence it is not included for you in the system.

To synchronize the wireless mouse and keyboard with your POWERMATE P

1. Insert batteries into the keyboard and mouse.

2. Connect the power cord and ensure the power plug is connecting to the wall outlet.

*

* The power cable may vary from country to country.

3. Power on your POWERMATE P.

Step 1:

i. Power on the POWERMATE P.

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4. Synchronize the keyboard with your POWERMATE P.

Step 2:

i.Press the connect button (about 6 seconds) at the back of POWERMATE P.

ii.You can see green light is fast blinking.

iii.Press the connect button at the back of the keyboard (about 6 seconds) until the battery indicator (RED LED) on the keyboard flashes once.

iv.Wait for 1 minute until the connection is done.

5. Synchronize the mouse with your POWERMATE P.

Step 3:

i.Press the connect button (about 6 seconds) at the back of POWERMATE P.

ii.You can see green light is blinking.

iii.Press the connect button at the back of the mouse (about 6 seconds) until the mouse sensor (RED LED) is off then release it.

iv.Wait for 1 minute until the connection is done.

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Dual Boot

IMPORTANT

Windows® Language Selection

*This option is applicable for Hong Kong Dual Boot models only.

Your PC has already been pre-installed with 2 language versions of Windows; Vista® operating system, that is English, and Traditional Chinese. When you start your system for the first time, you are required to choose either one of the operating system language you prefer (Please refer to the picture below). Please select the language you prefer carefully as this can only be done once.

CAUTION: Once you have selected the language you prefer, your operating system will be installed with the selected language permanently. You will not be able to change this selection for the operating system language.

Referring to the guide provided above, please follow the on screen instructions accordingly.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER

WINDOWS VISTA OPERATING SYSTEM SETUP

When you switch on the computer, the message "©Microsoft Corporation” will be displayed. Please wait a while for the “First page of set up Windows®” screen to be displayed.

The procedure described below applies to systems featuring LAN capabilities. Some of these screens may otherwise not appear.

1.First page of set up Windows® screen.

Choose your appropriate Country or Region, Time and Currency, and Keyboard Layout. Then click the Next button in the lower right corner.

2.The End User License Agreement screen.

Carefully read the license agreement, and click in the relevant check box to accept its terms. Click the Next button.

3.Choose a username and picture screen.

Enter user name and password (optional) and also choose a picture at the bottom of the screen for your user account. Click the Next button.

4.Type a computer name and choose a desktop background screen.

Enter a computer name then choose a desktop background out of 6 options provided at bottom of the screen (3 backgrounds are provided by Windows on the left hand side & 3 backgrounds are provided by NEC on the right hand side). Click the Next button.

5.Help protect Windows automatically screen.

There are 3 options provided, read each of the options content and then click your preferred option.

6.Review your time and date setting screen.

Choose and set appropriate Time Zone, Date & Time. Click the Next button.

7.Select your computer’s current location screen.

This page only appears if your system is connected to a network. These have 3 options provided; read each of the options content and then click your preferred option.

8.Thank you! screen.

Click the Start button to complete the Windows Vista operating system installation.

VISTA FAQ

Please visit our “Questions and Answers” website frequently to obtain the latest information and updates regarding your system:

http://www.nec-computers-ap.com/faq/vista.asp

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.

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System

A	Memory Slot
B	IEEE 1394 Port
C	PC Card Slot
D	PC Card Eject Button
E	Microphone In
F	Headphone Out
G	USB Port with Charger *

H	LCD Display
I	Power Button
J	One Touch Multi Button
K	Night Mode LED
L	Hard disk & ODD Access LED
M	Memory Access LED

*This USB Port allows you to charge your USB compatible devices e.g. Mobile Phone, MP3 player without turning on your PC.

A	Vent
B	Optical Drive
C	B-CAS Slot
D	Brightness Controller
E	USB Port
F	DC Connector
G	Hook (to organize cable loops
	and stabilize power connection)
H	Vent

I	Flex Bar
J	Memory Slot
K	Wireless On / Off Switch
L	Connect Button *
M	LAN Port
N	USB Port
O	Wireless LED
P	Stand

* This Connect Button allows you to connect wireless RF Keyboard and Mouse.

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To position the Gadget Pocket

Place your computer in this position and follow the steps stated to install the gadget pocket.

Left gadget pocket

The guide track is located on left side of gadget pocket.

Right gadget pocket

The guide track is located on right side of gadget pocket.

CAUTION: Do not block the vent when place gadget pocket.

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