Nec SHIELDPRO Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Ruggedised Notebook Computer

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No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form

Document: 0318-00003 Version: 2.0 31/03/2008

NEC ShieldPRO FC-N21S Ruggedised Notebook Computer

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Introduction

Dear Customer Congratulations on the purchase of your new NEC notebook Computer.

We are sure it will be a useful assistant in the implementation of your professional tasks.

Before using your new ShieldPRO for the first time, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery (this may take up to 3 hours).

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

When using in Tablet Mode, DO NOT turn it counterclockwise or turn the LCD display panel clockwise by more than 180º.

Although ShieldPRO notebooks are 'ruggedised' and can take treatment that would permanently damage normal notebook computers, they are not indestructible.

Please be aware that ShieldPRO is shock rated to a drop of 900mm onto a hard flat surface while power is off as a MAXIMUM.

ShieldPRO is NOT rated for submersion in liquid. ShieldPRO meets the dust and splash requirements of IP54.

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Unpacking Check List

Once you have unpacked your NEC ShieldPRO computer, check to make sure that all of the parts have been included.

1. ShieldPRO Computer

2. Windows Instruction Booklet

3. Windows XP CD

4. Recovery CD’s (2)

5. ShieldPRO Drivers CD

6. ShieldPRO Documentation CD

7. Warranty Form

8. Quick Start Guide

9. Touch Panel pen (stylus)

10. AC Adaptor

11. AC power cable

12. Battery

Note that the ShieldPRO User Manual is provided on the ShieldPRO Drivers CD.

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Before Turning ON the Unit

Installing the Battery:

Your newly purchased ShieldPRO unit may come with the battery packaged separately (ex. factory) or pre-installed (by a value added reseller).

If the battery for your model is packaged separately, you will need to install the battery into the unit before beginning operation.

To install the battery:

1. Remove the ShieldPRO unit and the battery from their wrapping.

2. Use a Phillips head screwdriver or a small coin to remove the back panel from the ShieldPRO unit marked “Li-ion”. This is the battery compartment.

3. Place the battery within the compartment so that the battery terminals correctly align between the battery and the main unit.

4. Close the battery compartment using a Phillips head screwdriver or a small coin.

Charging the Battery:

Ensure that you fully charge your new ShieldPRO unit before powering it on for the first time. This will help to ensure the longevity of the battery.

To charge the battery, remove the power supply and power cable from their wrapping and connect the ShieldPRO unit into the power supply. Then connect the power supply to your AC power outlet.

Wait for the battery charging indicator (located at the front left of the unit) to change from ‘orange’ (charging) to ‘unlit’ before powering on the ShieldPRO unit for the first time (this may take up to 3 hours).

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First Usage Notes

Windows Initialisation:

After powering on the unit for the first time, if a system integrator or IT administrator has not pre-configured Windows, you will be presented with the Windows XP initialisation wizard. If this wizard appears, go through the steps to set up Windows XP with your basic preferences.

During this setup procedure you will need to enter the Windows XP Product Key. The key is displayed on the Windows Authentication label on the bottom of your ShieldPRO computer.

Dialogue Boxes at Windows Start-up:

Entering Windows for the first time, if a system integrator or IT administrator has not pre-configured Windows, you will be presented with:

o A dialogue box: ‘Special Notice about using this product’.

Display of this dialogue box is normal. Ticking the check box and clicking OK will ensure this box does not appear again.

o A Found New Hardware wizard

1. Choose ‘Not this time’, when asked if you want to connect to Windows Update and click ‘Next’

2. Select ‘Install the software automatically’ and click ‘Next’

3. Click ‘Finish’ to complete the wizard

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