Nec POWERMATE 2000 series user Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

POWERMATE

2000 SERIES

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Using This Guide

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1 Reviewing System Features

Front Features..............................................................................................1-2

System Controls and Lamps...............................................................1-4

LCD Panel ..........................................................................................1-5

Diskette Drive.....................................................................................1-5

Hard Drive..........................................................................................1-5

CD-ROM Drive ..................................................................................1-6

Speakers..............................................................................................1-6

Left Side Features........................................................................................1-6

Audio Connectors...............................................................................1-7

Volume Control..................................................................................1-8

PC Card Slots......................................................................................1-8

Fan ......................................................................................................1-8

Rear Features...............................................................................................1-8

Universal Serial Bus Ports..................................................................1-9

DC Power Connector..........................................................................1-9

PS/2 Mouse Port...............................................................................1-10

PS/2 Keyboard Port ..........................................................................1-10

VGA Monitor Connector..................................................................1-10

Printer Port........................................................................................1-10

Serial Port .........................................................................................1-10

LAN Connector.................................................................................1-11

Bottom Features ........................................................................................1-11

Memory Sockets...............................................................................1-11

Password Clear Jumper.....................................................................1-12

Microdesktop Chassis................................................................................1-12

System Overview.......................................................................................1-12

Hardware...........................................................................................1-12

Software............................................................................................1-13

Security.............................................................................................1-16

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2 Setting Up the System

Cable Connections.......................................................................................2-2

Startup..........................................................................................................2-2

Shutdown.....................................................................................................2-3

Power-Saving Operation..............................................................................2-4

System Care................................................................................................. 2-5

Protecting Your System From Damage...............................................2-5

Keeping Your System in Good Condition ..........................................2-6

Moving or Shipping Your System.......................................................2-7

More Information.........................................................................................2-8

3 Configuring the System

Configuration Tools and Utilities................................................................3-2

BIOS Setup Utility.......................................................................................3-4

How to Start Setup..............................................................................3-4

How to Use Setup................................................................................3-5

Main Menu..........................................................................................3-7

Advanced Menu................................................................................3-12

Security Menu...................................................................................3-18

Power Menu......................................................................................3-20

Boot Menu.........................................................................................3-22

Exit Menu..........................................................................................3-24

FLASH Utility...........................................................................................3-24

NEC Application and Driver CD...............................................................3-25

Launching the Application and Driver CD.......................................3-25

Installing Software............................................................................3-26

NEC INFO Center .....................................................................................3-27

Installing the NEC INFO Center.......................................................3-28

Uninstalling the NEC INFO Center..................................................3-29

NEC OS Restore CD .................................................................................3-29

Introducing OS Restore Options.......................................................3-29

Choosing a Restore Program.............................................................3-30

Launching the NEC OS Restore CD.................................................3-30

Auto Rebuild and Restore.................................................................3-32

Custom Rebuild and Restore.............................................................3-33

Fixing the Operating System.............................................................3-36

System Board Jumper Settings..................................................................3-37

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4 Managing System Resources

System Management Tools.........................................................................4-2

LANDesk Client Manager...........................................................................4-4

PC Health Indicator ............................................................................4-5

Managing Workstations .............................................................4-5

Selecting the PC Health Meter...................................................4-6

Monitoring PC Health................................................................4-6

Inventory.............................................................................................4-7

DMI ....................................................................................................4-7

Monitoring Capabilities......................................................................4-8

Using the Chassis Intrusion Notification Feature.......................4-8

LDCM Admin Function...................................................................... 4-9

Cheyenne Backup......................................................................................4-10

NEC ToolTelligent Suite...........................................................................4-10

NEC ToolTelligent Utilities..............................................................4-10

ToolTelligent Utilities Installation....................................................4-11

NEC WebTelligent....................................................................................4-12

NEC WebTelligent Features.............................................................4-13

NEC WebTelligent Requirements ....................................................4-14

NEC WebTelligent Installation.........................................................4-15

NEC SNMP Agent ....................................................................................4-19

Installing the NEC SNMP Agent......................................................4-19

Configuring SNMP Agent for Windows 98 or Windows 2000........4-20

Configuring the NEC SNMP Agent for Windows NT .....................4-21

NEC Configuration Change Notification..................................................4-22

NEC Auto Backup Utility..........................................................................4-23

5 Adding Expansion Devices

Safety Precautions.......................................................................................5-2

USB Devices ...............................................................................................5-3

PC Cards......................................................................................................5-4

Inserting a PC Card.............................................................................5-4

Removing a PC Card ..........................................................................5-6

Memory Modules........................................................................................5-6

Checking System Memory.................................................................. 5-7

Installing a SO-DIMM Module...........................................................5-8

Removing a SO-DIMM Module.......................................................5-10

Parallel Printer...........................................................................................5-12

External Monitor .......................................................................................5-12

Serial Devices............................................................................................5-12

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6 Solving System Problems

Solutions to Common Problems..................................................................6-2

System Problems.................................................................................6-2

Diskette Drive Problems.....................................................................6-4

LCD Panel Problems...........................................................................6-5

Keyboard/Mouse Problems.................................................................6-5

CD-ROM Drive Problems...................................................................6-6

Speaker Problems................................................................................6-6

How to Clean the Mouse .............................................................................6-7

How to Get Help..........................................................................................6-8

Help From Your Company..................................................................6-8

Help From Your NEC CSD Dealer.....................................................6-9

Help From NEC CSD Technical Support Center................................6-9

NEC CSD Warranty/Non-Warranty Repair Service...........................6-9

7 Getting Services and Support

NEC CSD Website ......................................................................................7-2

NEC CSD FTP Site .....................................................................................7-3

Email/Fax Technical Support Service .........................................................7-3

NEC CSD Bulletin Board System...............................................................7-4

NEC CSD Technical Support Services........................................................7-6

A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment

Making Your Computer Work for You......................................................A-2

Arrange Your Equipment............................................................................A-3

Adjust Your Chair.......................................................................................A-4

Adjust Your Input Devices.........................................................................A-6

Adjust Your Monitor ..................................................................................A-8

Vary Your Workday.................................................................................A-10

Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors ...................................A-11

Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up? .............................A-11

Checking Your Chair.......................................................................A-11

Checking Your Keyboard ................................................................A-12

Checking Your Mouse .....................................................................A-12

Checking Your Monitor...................................................................A-12

Checking You ..................................................................................A-12

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B System Specifications

System Board ............................................................................................. B-2

System Processor............................................................................... B-2

Random Access Memory (RAM)...................................................... B-2

Cache Memory................................................................................... B-2

Read Only Memory (ROM)............................................................... B-2

Calendar Clock .................................................................................. B-3

Input/Output (I/O) Features ............................................................... B-3

Video Memory ................................................................................... B-4

Sound Controller................................................................................ B-4

Network Board...................................................................................B-4

Graphics Controller............................................................................B-4

System Peripherals..................................................................................... B-5

LCD Panel .........................................................................................B-5

Keyboard............................................................................................B-6

Mouse ................................................................................................B-6

Diskette Drive.................................................................................... B-6

Hard Drive......................................................................................... B-7

CD-ROM Drive ................................................................................. B-7

PC Card Slots..................................................................................... B-7

Speakers.............................................................................................B-8

Dimensions................................................................................................. B-8

System................................................................................................B-8

Keyboard............................................................................................B-8

Power.......................................................................................................... B-8

Operating Environment..............................................................................B-8

Compliance.................................................................................................B-9

Index

Regulatory Statements

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Using This Guide

The PowerMate® 2000 Series User’s Guide provides a comprehensive reference to information about your system.

The guide contains the following information:

! Chapter 1, Reviewing System Features, provides a look at the front,

side, rear, and bottom features of the system. It also gives a summary of the system’s hardware, software, and security features.

! Chapter 2, Setting Up the System, briefly describes how to set up, start

up, and shut down the system. The chapter also provides information on installing applications, and tips on caring for the system.

! Chapter 3, Configuring the System, describes how to use the software

utilities shipped with your system, includin g the BIOS Setup Utility, the flash utility, the NEC Application and Driver CD, the NEC INFO Center, and the NEC OS Restore CD. The chapter also includes information for setting system jumpers.

! Chapter 4, Managing System Resources, describes the utilities that

allow you to identify and control system and networked resources. See this chapter for information about LANDesk WebTelligent utility.

™

, the NEC SNMP Agent, and the Cheyenne Backup

™

Client Mana ger, NEC

! Chapter 5, Adding Expansion Devices, provides installation

procedures for adding expansion devices such as memory upgrade modules, external monitor, printer, serial device, and more.

! Chapter 6, Solving System Problems, contains troubleshooting tips for

solving simple problems and describes how to find help when you cannot solve a problem yourself.

! Chapter 7, Getting Services and Support, describes the services

available to you for information and help, and describes how to access the services.

! Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment, contains

guidelines t o help you use your comp uter productively and safely. This appendix also instructs you on how to set up and u se your computer to reduce your risk of developing nerve, muscle, or tendon disorders.

Using This Guide ix

workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of injury, set up and use your computer in the manner described in Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment.

! Appendix B, System Specifications, provides technical specifications

of your system and its components.

Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions.

! Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:

in serious personal injury or loss of life.

hardware or software.

Prolonged or improper use of a computer

Warnings alert you to situations that could result

Cautions indicate situations that can damage the

Note

described.

! Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard,

Notes give important information about the material being

for example,

! Text or keystrokes that you enter appear in boldface type. For

example, type

! File names are printed in uppercase letters. For example,

AUTOEXEC.BAT.

x Using This Guide

Ctrl, Alt

abc123

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and press

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Reviewing System Features

Front Features

Left Side Features

Rear Features

Bottom Features

System Overview

workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of injury, set up and use the computer in the manner described in Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment.

This chapter highlights system hardware and software features, and describes system security features.

Front Features

The following figures show the features on the front of the system unit and the front of the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel. Brief descr iptions of the features follow the figures.

Prolonged or improper use of a computer

PowerMate 2000 System

– LCD Panel

– Power/Sleep Button

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– System Unit

System unit front features

– CD-ROM Drive

– CD-ROM Eject Button

– CD-ROM Drive Lamp

– CD-ROM Emerg Eject

– Diskette Drive Lamp

– Diskette Drive

– Diskette Eject Button

– Hard Drive Lamp

– Power Lamp

– Sleep Lamp

LCD panel features

– LCD Panel

– Decrease Brightness Level Button

– Increase Brightness Level Button

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System Controls and Lamps

System unit controls include a power/sleep button, power/sleep lamp, and hard drive activity lamp.

Power/Sleep button To turn system and LCD panel power on, press the power/sleep button. To turn off power, press the button and hold in place for four or more seconds before releasing.

To suspend system and LCD panel operation, press the power/sleep button and release within three seconds or less. This places the system unit and LCD panel in a power savings mode. Use this feature if you plan to be away from your system for more than 15 minutes.

Do not hold the button in any longer than three

seconds or you will turn off the system and possibly lose data.

Press any key or move your mouse to resume system operation at the point where you stopped it.

Power/Sleep lamp The power lamp indicates whether system power is on or off. It also lets you know if the system is opera ting in a po wer-saving mode.

A steady green lamp indicates that the power is on to all system components. An amber lamp indicates that the system is in Sleep mode with full-power reduction.

Hard drive activity lamp A flashing green lamp indicates that the hard drive is active and is reading or writing data.

Do not turn off the system unless absolutely necessary while the hard drive lamp is flashing. To do so can damage your hard drive or data.

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LCD Panel

Your system comes with an LCD panel tha t you can adjust up or down and side-to-side for a comfortable viewing position. The panel uses a 15-inch, twisted nematic Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Super Video Graphics Array (SVGA) color screen. The screen has a brightness of 200 candlepower and a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.

The LCD panel screen automatically turns on when you press the system power button. An eight-level increase brightness button and an eight-level decrease brightness button on the panel allows you to increase or decrease the brightness of the display. The default for each button is mid-level.

Diskette Drive

Use the diskette drive to copy data files to and from a diskette. You can also use it as a bootable drive for loading and starting programs from a diskette.

A flashing green activity lamp on the front of the drive indicates that the drive is reading or writing data.

Press the eject button to eject a diskette.

data, do not turn off the system or remove a diskette while the diskette drive busy lamp is flashing.

To prevent damage to your diskette drive and

Hard Drive

Your system comes with a 6.4-GB IDE hard drive. The drive features ultra direct memory access (DMA) 33 technology for fast data transfer.

The drive is located behind the panel on the right side of the system unit. The drive is not user accessible.

Hard disk activity is indicated by a flashing green lamp on the front of the system unit.

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CD-ROM Drive

All systems come with a 24X Max variable speed CD-ROM drive. Use the CD-ROM drive to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD). You can also use the CD-ROM drive to play your audio CDs.

The CD-ROM drive operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music. This allows you to get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video.

A flashing green activity lamp on the front of the drive indicates that the drive is reading data. Press the tray button to open or clo se the CD-ROM tray for loading or unloading a CD. An emergency eject feature allows you to open the tray in case of a power or software malfunction.

Speakers

The system has two 1-watt stereo speakers mounted inside the base of the LCD panel. Speaker volume is controlled by the volume control on the left side of the system unit. Volume can also be controlled through the Windows sound software.

Left Side Features

The following figure shows the features on the left side of the system unit. Brief descriptions of the features follow the figure.

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Left side features

– PC Card Slot 1

– Slot 1 Card Eject Button

– Slot 2 Card Eject Button

– PC Card Slot 2

– Fan

Audio Connectors

Your system unit has the following audio connectors:

Microphone in jack Use this jack to connect a microphone for recording audio information in your data files.

Line in jack Use this jack to connect a stereo audio device such as a stereo amplifier or a cassette for playback or recording.

Headphone jack Use this jack to connect an optional headphone set. Plugging in the headphone set disables the built-in system speakers.

– Microphone In Jack

– Line In Jack

– Headphone Jack

– Volume Control

– System Unit

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Volume Control

Use the volume control to adjust the volume of the system’s built-in speakers or optional headphone set. The speakers are located in the base of the LCD panel.

You can also use the Windows sound software. To bring up the Wi ndows volume control, double click the speaker icon on the taskbar (next to the system clock). Use the software to balance the sound between the left and right speakers.

PC Card Slots

Your system PC card slots support 32-bit CardBus technology that provides up to 132 MB/second of bandwidth. The CardBus technology provides higher levels of performance than the 16-bit PC card technology.

The system unit has two PC card slots that support 32-bit or 16-bit PC Type II PC cards for extending the system’s capabilities. Each type of PC card has a di fferent function. Using your PC card slots, you can add a number of functions to your system with a variety of cards (for example, modem, memory, Small Computer System Interface).

A PC card is inserted into a PC card slot similar to inserting a diskette in a diskette drive. Press the eject button to eject a PC card.

Removable slot covers keep foreign matter out of the slots when PC cards are not used.

Fan

The fan cools system unit components and prevents them from overheating. Keep the area near the fan clear for proper ventilation.

A feature of the fan is its quietness. The fan operates at less than 30 db.

Rear Features

On the rear of your system unit, you can find the universal serial bus (USB) ports, DC power connector, mouse and keyboard ports, and other external device connectors. The following figure shows the ports and connectors. Descriptions of each follow the figure.

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Rear features

– PS/2 Mouse Port

– Kensington Lock Slot

– PS/2 Keyboard Port

– Printer Port

– Serial Port

Universal Serial Bus Ports

Your system unit comes with two USB ports on the rear of the system unit. The ports allow you to easily and conveniently add plug and play USB devices without opening up the system. You simply plug the USB device into a port. You can connect up to 127 USB devices including a keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, scanner, or speakers.

DC Power Connector

Your system operates with DC power supplied from the AC power adapter. The adapter plugs into an AC power source and the DC power connector on the rear of the system unit. The AC power adapter uses a standard 115 Vac or 230 Vac grounded power source.

– VGA Connector

– LAN Connector

– USB Connectors

– DC Power Connector

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PS/2 Mouse Port

The system unit comes with a mouse port that supports a standard PS/2®compatible (personal system/2-compatible) mouse with a 6-pin mini DIN connector.

Use this port to connect the standard PS/2 mouse shipped with your system.

PS/2 Keyboard Port

Your system unit comes with a keyboard port that supports a standard PS/2 101-key or 104-key keyboard with a 6-pin mini DIN connector.

Use this port to connect the standard PS/2 keyboard shipped with your system.

VGA Monitor Connector

The system unit comes with a video graphics array (VGA) connector on the rear of the system unit.

Use this connector to connect an NEC MultiSync VistaScan™ monitor, or other VGA-compatible monitor with a 15-pin connector. You can also attach a projector with a 15-pin connector to this connector.

monitor, NEC

If you use an external monitor or projector, the system automatically switches off the LCD panel on power up.

Printer Port

Use this port to connect a parallel printer with a 25-pin connector to the system unit. The port is an enhanced capabilities port (ECP). It also supports enhanced parallel port (EPP) bi-directional and uni-directional protocols.

Serial Port

Attach a serial device with a 9-pin connector to this serial port. Serial devices include a pointing device, serial printer, or a modem.

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LAN Connector

All systems come with a local area network (LAN) connector for connecting a network cable to the internal Intel network board.

Use the RJ-45 compatible connector on the rear of the system for connecting the system to an Ethernet LAN.

Bottom Features

A panel on the bottom of the system unit covers the memory expansion sockets and the password clear jumper.

Bottom features

100Base-TX/10Base-T

– SO-DIMM Socket 0

– Password Clear Jumper

Memory Sockets

Your system unit comes with at least one 64-MB small outline dual-inli ne memory module (SO-DIMM) mounted in one of two memory sockets.

You can increase total system memory to a maximum of 256 MB by using one 256-MB SO-DIMM module or two 128-MB modules (see “Adding Memory Modules” in Chapter 5).

– SO-DIMM Socket 1

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The modules use synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) with Universal Memory Architecture (UMA). With UMA, total system memory is shared between system memory and video display memory. For example, with 64 MB of total system memory, 56 MB is for system memory and 8 MB is for video memory. With 256 MB of total system memory, 248 MB is for system memory and 8 MB is for video memory.

Password Clear Jumper

Use the password clear jumper (7F4) to clear your password if you forgot it. To clear and reset the password, see “Jumper Settings” and “Security Menu” in Chapter 3.

Microdesktop Chassis

The NEC Microdesktop chassis conforms to NEC’s Very-Small Form Factor and Flat Panel Display Specification. The microdesktop features the following:

small size chassis that is 85 percent smaller and correspondingly

lighter than traditional desktops 15-inch LCD panel with 1024 x 768 maximum resolution, eight levels

of display brightness, 40 degree swivel range, and 160 degree rotation range

90-watt power supply (built into the AC power adapter).

System Overview

Your system hardware and software deliver the performance and technologies needed for all your challenging tasks today and into the future.

Hardware

The PowerMate 2000 Series includes the following hardware features:

PC98 Compliance

All the hardware in the system is certified by Microsoft compliant.

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to be PC98

Processor

The system comes with the Intel

Celeron® 433-MHz processor. The processor is a fast, powerful processor that lends itself to computational, graphical, and networking tasks.

Audio

The system board comes with an integrated audio subsystem. The audio chipset gives you a surround sound system for threedimensional sound effects. It also provides wavetable synthesis.

Flashable ROM BIOS

The system’s ROM BIOS features system setup configuration, Plug and Play support, and flash support for economical BIOS upgrad es.

System and Video Memory

Your system comes with at least 64 MB of non-ECC SDRAM and supports up to 256 MB of total system memory. The memory uses UMA technology which allows video memory to be shared with system memory. With 64 MB of total system memory, 56 MB is used for system memory and 8 MB is used for video memory.

AGP Graphics

The system comes with an accelerated graphics port (AGP) integrated on the system board. AGP enhances graphics performance, particularly for 3-D applications.

Power Management Options

Power management options extend the life of your LCD panel, conserve energy, and reduce power costs.

Software

NEC CSD provides a variety of applications and hardware utilities with your system to let you take advantage of your hardware capabilities. The software includes:

! Preloaded Operating System

The Microsoft Windows NT

Windows 98®, Windows 2000® (when available), or

4.0 operating system comes loaded on your system.

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NEC OS Restore CD The NEC OS Restore CD contains the Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT operating system and device drivers for the hardware that was factory installed on your system. Should a problem occur that causes data loss or corruption, use this CD to restore your system to its working state.

NEC Application and Driver CD Use the NEC Application and Driver CD to install an y or all of t he software that comes with your system, includin g:

— Microsoft

Internet Explorer Internet Explorer provides a top-notch browser with preloaded links for easy access to the world wide web. Also use Internet Explorer to access one of the many new browser-based utilities.

— Netscape

Browser Netscape provides a top-notch browser with preloaded links for easy access to the world wide web. Also use Netscape to access one of the many new browser-based utilities.

— Network™ Associates, Inc. VirusScan

Software

Protect the system from viruses by running VirusScan.

— PartitionMagic™

Repartition your hard drive while leaving your data intact with PartitionMagic. Includes BootMagic™ software for easily managing multiple operating systems.

— Adobe

Acrobat® Reader Use the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print PDF (portable document format) files found on the Internet and PDF documents included with various software applications.

— Intel LANDesk

Client Manager Use LANDesk software to track system information such as serial number, BIOS version, memory capacity, disk capacity, expansion board settings, and applications. Use LANDesk software for remote starts from a server computer using Wake-On LAN and remote reboot.

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— NEC ToolTelligent™ Suite

Manage computers in the network with the NEC ToolTelligent Suite. ToolTelligent features the following software.

NEC WebTelligent

™

Software Manage computers in the ne twork from a server system running NEC WebTelligent using an Internet browser of your choice.

NEC WebTelligent

™

Auto Discovery Agent Install NEC WebTelligent Auto Discovery Agent on client systems so they can be managed with the NEC W ebTelligent software.

NEC Desktop SNMP Agent Use the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Agent to monitor the features, configurations, and locations of computers in your network.

NEC Configuration Change Notifica tion (CCN) Use NEC CCN to detect and announce changes in the processor, main memory, or hard drive when the operating system starts.

NEC Auto Backup Utility Use NEC Auto Backup to back up the hard drive when hard drive failure is imminent.

The NEC INFO Center online documentation is also provided on the NEC Application and Driver CD. The NEC INFO Center includes an online version of this user’s guide, and Tour, Questions, Solutions, and Services modules. Select the Tour to look at the documentation, tools, and services that come with your system. The Questions module includes answers to frequently asked questions. Use the solutions module to find possible solutions to system problems. The Services module contains service information such as where to go on the Internet for help, who to call for service, and more.

The NEC Application and Driver CD also contains a wide selection of drivers for hardware that is compatible with your system. The drivers are provided with the original manufacturer’s installation wizards to ensure correct installation.

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Security

The system has hardware, software, and mechanical security features that offer protection against unauthorized access to your system and data. The following security features are available with the system.

Password security The BIOS Setup utility includes a feature that lets you set a user or supervisor password, or both.

The user password controls booting of the system and controls access to the Setup utility and the keyboard. (User access to the BIOS Setup utility is limited to a subset of all BIOS Setup parameters when a supervisor pa ssword has been set.)

The supervisor password allows full access to the system and the BIOS.

Security Lock Slot The security lock slot on the rear of the system accepts a Kensington Security Standard connector or other locking device. Secure the locking device to the security lock slot and to an immovable object to protect your system from theft.

Windows networ k se cur it y fea tur e s To learn more about the network security features available through the Windows operating system, refer to your Windows documentation or consult your system administrator.

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Setting Up the System

Cable Connections

Startup

Shutdown

Power-Saving Operation

System Care

More Information

This chapter provides basic information for setting up and using your system (refer to your Quick Setup poster for details). Included here are cable connections, system startup procedures, system shutdown procedures, and system care. The chapter also includes a table showing where to find additional information about your system.

Cable Connections

After unpacking the system (save the carton) and positioning the system in your work area, connect the system components using your Quick Setup poster and the following tips.

Use the icons on the rear and side of the system unit to identify the USB, keyboard, mouse, LAN, printer, monitor, power, and audio connectors.

For connecting your LAN, see your net work administ rator for guidelines on configuring the system for network access.

Connect the system AC adapter power cord to a surge protector (recommended) or a properly grounded wall outlet and to the DC power connector at the rear of the system unit.

adapter power cord to a surge protector to protect your system.

NEC CSD recommends connecting the AC

Startup

Press the power button to start up your system u nit and LCD panel. The power lamp lights green to indicate that the system is on. The system performs its Power-On Self-Test (POST) and several messages appear indicating that your system is checking its subsystems. To see the messages, press

At the bottom of the NEC startup screen, the following message appears:

If you want to enter the BIOS Setup utility, immediately press F2 while the startup screen displays.

One beep indicates that the system has successfully completed the poweron test. After a short delay, Windows starts up.

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Tab

during POST.

Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup

If a problem occurs, a series of beeps may sound. If this happens repeatedly after powering on, power off the system and turn to Chapter 6, “Solving System Problems.” The chapter provides helpful hints for solving system prob le ms.

Note

have changed, run the BIOS Setup utility (see Chapter 3, “Configuring the System”).

On systems loaded with the Windows NT® 4.0 operating system, press

Ctrl Alt Del

for entering a password.

Shutdown

Follow these steps to power off your system.

a system in sleep mode, save and close any open applications, exit Windows, power down the system, and unplug the AC adapter power cord from the power source.

If your system is in sleep mode, move the mouse or press a key to take it out of sleep mode (see “Power Saving Operation” in the next section).

Save and exit all your open applications.

Make sure that the hard drive, diskette drive, and any other drives are not in use. A lit device lamp indicates that the device is in use.

If the system displays a message indicating that system settings

when prompted on-screen to do so. The log-on box appears

To prevent damage to system components, wake

Wait until a program is finished running before

powering off the system. Unless absolutely necessary, never power off the system when the system

power lamp is amber or when either the hard drive lamp, diskette drive, or other device lamp is flashing. Information on the device might be lost or damaged.

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Start

Click

Down

on the taskbar and click

gives you several choices in the pop-up submenu. Select

Shut down the computer

Shut Down

, then click

Yes

or press

. Selecting

Enter

down.

If your system is configured with Windows 98 or Windows 2000, the system shuts down automatically after a short interval.

Shut

for shut

Note

and holding it in for four seconds or more before releasing. The system powers off after a short delay.

You can also power off the system by pressing the power button

If your system is configur ed with Windows NT, shut down the system by pr essing and hol ding in the power button for four seconds or longer before rel easing.

Power-Saving Operation

If the system is running Windows 98 or Windows 2000, you can put it in sleep mode (a power-saving state) by pressing and immediately releasing the power button on the front of the system unit. The sleep mode is a convenient way of conserving ener gy when you are going to be away from your system for more than 15 minutes.

Take care to press and immediately release the power button to enter the sleep mode. Avoid pressing and holding in the power button longer than three seconds or you may turn off power and possibly lose data from any open applications.

The system also goes into sleep mode when it has been inactive, if the power management has been enabled in BIOS, and an inactivity timeout has been enabled. (See Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System,” for informatio n on setting power management func tions.)

When the system goes into sleep mode, it automatically saves data and system status and then shuts off power to all possible components. Sleep mode lets you save power without first saving your work.

An amber power lamp indicates that the system is in sleep mode. Press a key or move the mouse to resume system operation where you left off.

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