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NEC VERSA M380 Series Electronic User’s Guide.
2 Table of Contents Page Notebook Care 5 Introducing Your NEC VERSA 7 Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows Vist a ® 25 Introducing BIOS Setup for Windows ® XP 26 Windows Vista ® Operating System Intr.
3 About Your Electronic User’s Guide The illustrations, colou rs and pictures shown are for descript ive purposes. They may vary slightly from country to country and t he unit you purchas e. Please refer to the fini shed product for final configurat ions.
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 awa y from magnetised areas (some airline tray tables are magnetic; do not set your notebook on top of them).
5 Notebook Care Follow these gu idelines to main tain the condition and performance of your not ebook. CAUTION Immediately turn off and unpl ug the notebook under t he following condi tions: • The power cord has b een damaged or frayed. • Liquid has spilled on or in to the notebook.
6 Storage Requirements Store the notebook and AC adapt or in an environment th at meets the following conditions: Should the temperature of the no tebook sudd enly rise or fall (for exampl e, when you move the notebook from a cold place to a warm place) , vapour may condense inside the notebook.
7 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”.
8 The Front View of the Notebook Item Description A Built-In Web Camera (For specific models only) For video conferencing or taking pi ctures. The CyberLink YouCam webcam applicat ion can be launched by double-clickin g its icon from the Windows ® de sktop.
9 Item Description G LEDs A panel of several LEDs which indicate various system condit ions. For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC VERSA → LED Behaviour . Page 14 H Email Button Press the button to launch t he Microsoft ® Outlook Express application.
10 The Back View of the Notebook Item Description A AC Power Port Lets you attach the notebook to the AC Power source using t he AC adaptor that comes with your notebook. Keep the notebook connected to AC Power whenever possible. B LAN Port This port can be used to conne c t your notebook to a LAN .
11 The Right Side View of the Notebook Item Description A ExpressCard™ Slot Allows you to insert an ExpressC ard™. This card is a hardware interface that replaces PC cards, all owing you to accept m any types of external hardware such as external disk drives, TV tuner cards and a dditional memory.
12 The Bottom View of the Notebook Item Description A Battery Security Lock Secures the battery insi de the battery bay. For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC VERSA → Repl acing the Battery. Page 22 B Battery Bay Equipped with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery.
13 Keyboard The keyboard is equipped with ma ny features. However the outlook of the keyboard may be slightly differen t from your actual un it. These includ e: • Function Keys (A) - function keys are available on the notebook keyboard. The se keys work together with the Fn key to activate special function s.
14 LED Behaviour Item Description Num Lock LED Indicator Green Indicates that Num Lock is acti vated. Caps Lock LED Indicator Green Indicates that Caps Lock i s activated. Scroll Lock LED Indicator Green Indicates that Scroll Lock is activated. HDD Access LED Indicator Blinks Green Indicates that the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive.
15 Item Description Wireless LAN LED Indicator Green Indicates that Wireless LAN is enabled and notebook is connected to a net work. Blue The Bluetooth ® wireless technology is enabled.
16 Function Keys Function keys are available on the notebook k eyboard. These keys wo rk together with Fn key to activate special func tions. Function keys are application- driven. The following fun ction key combinations are pre-programmed f or the notebook.
17 Using the Touchpad The touchpad is an easy way to control the cursor with your finger. Lightly gli de your finger across the touchpad and the cursor wi ll 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.
18 Touchpad Icon If you find the doubl e tap difficul t to use, go to the next se ction for general directions about adjusting the touchpad properties. Note If you install anot her mouse driver over the shipping default, the double-tap capability may be lost.
19 Power Sources The notebook can be powered using two different sources, making it a truly portable system. Operate your notebook just about anywhere using one of the following power sources: • The AC adaptor connected to a n AC power outlet (usual ly on a wall ).
20 Connecting the AC Adaptor Connect the AC adaptor as follows: 1. Connect the A C adaptor cable into the po wer port on the notebook. 2. Plug one AC adaptor cable into the adaptor. 3. Connect the AC adaptor cable to grounded 100- or 240-volt, 50- o r 60-Hz AC power outlet.
21 WARNING To prevent accidental battery i gnition or explosion, adher e to the following: • Keep the battery away from extreme heat. • Keep metal objects away from the battery ter minals to prevent a sho rt circuit. • Make sure the batt ery is properly installed in th e battery bay.
22 Battery Precautions To prevent accidental battery igniti on, rupture, or expl osion, adhere to the fol lowing precautions. WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the batte ry is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equival ent type recomme nded by the manufa cturer.
23 Removing the Battery in your Notebook CAUTION Be sure to save your data before replaci ng the battery pac k or connecting the AC adaptor. Failure to do so can result in data loss. 1 Save your files, exit Windows ® , and turn off system power. 2 Close the LCD panel and tur n the system over.
24 Handling the Battery Review the followi ng before handling the notebook battery. CAUTION Only use the type of bat tery specifically design ed for the notebook. Using other NEC VERSA batteries, other manufac turer's batteries, or usi ng a combination of very o ld and new batteries can cause battery and equipment performance to deteriorate.
25 Introducing BIOS Setup for Wi ndows Vista ® Your notebook comes with a hard ware program called BIOS Setup that allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also all ows you to set passw ord features that protect your notebook from unauthorised use.
26 Introducing BIOS Setup for Wi ndows ® XP Your notebook comes with a hard ware program called BIOS Setup that allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also all ows you to set passw ord features that protect your notebook from unauthorised use.
27 Updating the BIOS Please note that these s ettings are rarely chan ged by the common user as factor y settings are usually up dated, and should only be acce ssed or changed by a n experienced user. The BIOS is the code transmitted o nto your notebook's Flash RO M.
28 Windows Vista ® Operating System Introduction (Only applicable to Windows Vista ® ) The operating system is the most important program that runs on a computer.
29 Dual Boot (2 languages) *For Hong Kong dual boot models onl y There are 2 language versio ns of the Windows Vista ® operating system available on this notebook, that is, in English and Traditional C h inese.
30 Windows Vista ® Operating System Windows Vista ® operating system features include a Desktop with room to manoe uvre, a taskbar for quick access to a variety of system functi ons, state-of-the -art plug and pl ay support, powerful system u tilities, enh anced entertain ment features and a fully int egrated Internet experience.
31 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 not ice that Windows Vista ® places your frequently used programs in the white area of th e Start menu.
32 Managing System Power (Windows Vista ® Operating System) In the Windows Vista ® operating system environment, your notebook manages it s power resources using the Advan ced Configuration and Pow er Interface (ACPI) while t he notebook is powered on using AC or battery (DC) power.
System Sleep (running on batteries) ½/3/5/10//20/25/30/45 minutes ½/3/4/5 hours Never Selects the system sleep timeout period for your notebook when running unde r DC power. System Hibernates (plugged in) Never Selects the system hibernation timeout period for your notebook when running under AC power.
34 When I close th e lid on my notebook Standby Do nothing Hibernate Defines the system action when the LCD panel is closed. When I press the Power button on my noteboo k Shut down Standby Hibernate Do nothing Ask me what to do Defines the system action when the Power button is used.
35 Windows ® XP Operating System Introduction (Only applicable to Windows ® XP) The operating system is the most important program that runs on a computer.
36 Windows ® XP Operating System Setup For Windows® XP Operating s ystem setup When you switch on the notebook, the message “ © Microsoft Corporation” will be displayed. Please wait a while f or the First page of set up Windows ® screen to be displayed.
37 Dual Boot (2 languages) *For Hong Kong dual boot models onl y There are 2 language versions of the Windows ® XP operating system available on this notebook, that is, in English and Traditional C h inese.
38 Introduction Windows ® XP Operating System The Windows ® XP operating system features include a Desktop with ro om to manoeuvre, a taskbar for quick access to a variety of system functi ons, state-of-the -art plug and pl ay support, powerful system u tilities, enh anced entertain ment features and a fully int egrated Internet experience.
39 Desktop Icons With Windows ® XP operating system, the follo wing icons* are in stalled on your Desktop: • Recycle Bin - Gives you a container i n which to put an d discard unwanted fi les or allows you to restore these same files ba ck to their original location.
40 Technical Support Information Technical support information is available in Win dows ® XP operating system. 1. Select Start , right-click on My Computer and select Properties .
Turn off hard di sks (running on batteries) 3 /5/10/15/20/25/30/45 minutes 1/2/3/4/5 hours Never Selects the time delay before your hard disk(s) po wer down. System Standby (plugged in) 1/2/3/5/10/15/ 20 /25/3 0/45 minutes 1/2/3/4/5 hours Never Selects the system standby timeout period for your notebook when running un der AC power.
42 Power Meter The Power Meter tab displays the remaining battery power and c harging status for the primary and secondary batteries (if applicable). Choose to display either a percentage progress bar or a battery icon with percentage indi cator for your battery status information.
43 Windows ® XP Operating System Power Management States The Advanced Configur ation and Power Interface (ACPI) uses different le vels or states of power management. These power management states oc cur automatically, based on the notebook’s default settings, or manually, when invok ed.
44 Tips for Using Windows ® XP This section provides various tips that should help you get the most of your Windows ® XP operating system. Note If you are familiar wit h previous versions of Microsof t ® Windows ® , we advise you to check out the new features specific to Windo ws ® XP operating system.
45 • 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 mu ltiple- boot system, ch oose the installation th at you need to access using the arrow keys, and then press Enter .
46 Establishing Passwords To set passwords, you must first set user ac co unts. Each user can be assigned a different password, or no password at all. 1. Click on Start , Control Panel , an d User Accounts . 2. Pick the Create a new accoun t task. 3. Type a name for the ac count, and click Next .
47 Customising the Taskbar The taskbar is lo cked by default, to make an y ch anges to its size or content, you first need to unlock it. 1. Right-click on the tas kbar. 2. Remove the check mark in fro n t of the Lock the Taskbar opti on. You may now resize and cus tomise the taskbar according to your wishes.
48 Notebook Components For details of notebook componen ts, please refer to the Syst em Configuration label. System Configuration Label.
49 Applications Adobe ® Reader ® Adobe ® Reader ® allows you to view, navigate, and prin t Portabl e Document Format (PDF) files from your local hard drive, y our local network, or the Internet. Plug-Ins Several plug-ins may have been in stalled on your notebook to enha nce your internet experience.
50 Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Bluetooth ® wireless technology eliminates the n eed for co nnecting cables between your computer and your local area net work, facilit ating mobility , minimising downt ime and improving your productivity . Please refer to the following steps to launch the Bluetooth ® wireless technology software.
51 Blu-ray Blu-ray (BR) discs are an advance d type of optica l disc that has a very hi gh storage capacity (a dual-layer BR disc can store 50 GB of data), and is typically used to store high definiti on (HD) conten t such as HD movies. The CyberLink PowerDVD software has been preinstalled and can be used to play Blu-ray Disc titles (BR-DVD).
52 3. Change the region setti ngs to the movie region accordingly on the region code tab a nd click on “OK” to appl y settings. 4. You are now ready to play back the BR-DVD movie. Note The Blu-ray Disc titles can only be play back us ing the PowerDVD program.
53 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.
54 Easy Media Creator 9 • Burn music CDs & DVDs, bac k up fast, and copy with ease • Take your media with you - easily transfer files t o iPod, PSP or oth er device • Music, memories, movies and mor e - any way you want them! Get the most out of your digital videos, musi c and photos.
55 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 la test update of Ro xio’s new products, techniques and tips.
56 Intel ® Turbo Memory The Intel ® Turbo Memory technology supports both Windows ® ReadyBoost ™ and Windows ® ReadyDrive ™ . Please take note that these feature s need to be enabled to function. Please refer to the followi ng steps: 1. Click Start , go to All Progr ams.
57 McAfee ® Personal Firewall Proven security that help s prevent hacker attacks • Blocks unwanted inbound a nd outbound Internet traffic • Reduces uncertainty a bout your notebook's a ctivi.
58 McAfee ® SecurityCenter The McAfee ® SecurityCenter combines a free set of mu st-have security serv ices with simplified access to McAfee's world-class ma naged security products.
59 McAfee ® VirusScan ® Proven security that protects against viruses and spyware • Protects irreplaceable files, such a s family photos and personal financi al documents • Identifies spyware a .
60 Norton Internet Security TM 2007 Norton Internet Securit y is always running in the background to detect and block spyware, viruses, worms, crimeware, an d other risks. And no matter where you connect o nline, your security settings are optimised to give you maxi mum protection.
61 SRS Premium Sound SRS Premium Sound from SRS Labs is an a u di o enhancement technology to enable your computer with higher quality audio. In order t o activate SRS Premium Sound, pl ease double click on its icon on the Windows ® de sktop. Once activated, it wi ll be automatically loaded every time you start your computer.
62 Using your NEC VERSA Removable Disk Drives Optical Drive An optical drive is a type of driv e that uses laser light to read f rom and store data on optical discs. Optical discs are commonly us ed to read, store, transfer or shar e data, especially for media-rich content.
63 Disc Care When handling optical discs, k eep 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.
64 Bays Hard Disk Drive A hard disk drive (HDD) is a non-volatile storag e device which stores di gitally encoded data on rapidly rotating platters wi th magnetic surfaces. On most systems, it is a sealed unit (except for a filtered v ent hole to equalize air pressure ) with fixed media.
65 Taking Care of Your Notebook Notebook Care Observe the following measures to prevent pr o blems and promote the successful operation and long life-span of your notebook. Protecting Your Notebook From Power Outages Fortunately, there are tools that ca n help when power supply is interrupted.
66 • Disconnect your notebook from tel ephone, LA N and power lines when an electrical storm threatens. If you have a fax/modem, lightning can travel i n on the phone line and can damage both the fax/modem and the system uni t. Lightning can also travel in on power lines and damage your monitor and system unit.
67 Security • Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) - refer to the relevant BIOS chapter for more information on how to set Supervis or and User passwords.
68 Operating Environment Caring for your noteboo k also requires taking in to account the effect of temperature, humidi ty, and moisture on notebook compone nts. Like any other electronic products, notebooks are vulnerable to drastic changes in temperatur e, and especially moisture on notebook components.
69 Preventiv e Maintenance The following information will help y ou to set up a preventive main tenance plan in order to prevent notebook problems. Depending on what yo ur notebook is being used for, adapt them to your own needs. These suggestions are classified acco rding to the recommended frequency.
70 Shipping Your Notebook Use these steps to prepare your notebook for shipping: 1. Back up the files on the hard disk driv e 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 ar e not exposed to magnetic fields or electrical impulses.
71 Modem The modem allows you to communica te with others via e-mail, or connect to an onl ine service or bulletin board. (The modem port is only available on some models.) The speed of data transmission is dependent on the qualit y of telephon e lines.
72 Preparing for Travel The notebook makes a natural travell ing companion. With a little preparation you can use the notebook anywhere you go, to pre pare your bu siness documents, confirm your trave.
73 Travellers are often asked, wh en returning to their home country, whether or not they purchased the notebook whil e outside the country. Sometimes, the proof of purchase such as a bill of sale, insura nce policy, or purchase receipt is sufficient.
74 Using Peripheral Devices USB Devices Your notebook is equipped with one or several USB ports, allowing you to connect USB- equipped peripheral devices such as a digita l camera, scanner, printer, CD-ROM drive, modem, mouse, keyboard, telephone, or ga me device to your notebook.
75 Audio Entertainment- level sound quality is provided throu gh internal stereo speakers. Audio Controls on your Notebook • Microphone In Jack (A) - allows you to connect an external microphone. • Headphones (B) - le ts you plug in stereo he adphones or powered s peakers.
76 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment • Arrange Your Equipment o Your Chair o Your Desk o Your Input Devices o Your Screen or M o nitor • Reducing the Risk of Injuries o Vary Your Workday o Pra.
77 Arrange Your Equipment You will find below explanation s on how to set up your notebook t o fit your phys ical needs. This information is based on ergonomics - the sci ence of making the work place fit the needs of the worker. WARNING Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury.
78 Your Desk There is no specific height recommended for yo ur desk. This can vary between 60 and 70 cm, depending upon your s ize. The standard workaround is that it should be at approximately your elbow height. The desktop should be clean an d organised in such a way that frequently used objects are close enough without e xcessive reaching.
79 • Use a document holder pl aced close to the screen. • Position whatever you are look ing at most of t h e time (the screen or reference material ) directly in front of yo u to minimise turni n g your head whil e you are typing. • Get regular eye check-ups.
80 Potential Medical Conditions Computers are used everywhere. More and more people sit in front of computers for longer periods of time. Some nerve, te ndo n and muscle disorders (muscu loskeletal disorders) may be associated with repetitive acti vities, improp er work environments, and incorrect working habits.
81 Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Pre-existing condit ions that may cause or make some people more suscept ible to musculoskeletal disorders include the followi ng: hereditary factor.
82 Problem Checklist First check the items in th e following list. If t h ese items don't help, see the table that follows the list. • Power to the notebook is on. • The AC power outlet to which your AC adaptor is connected is working. Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device.
83 Start-Up Problems The notebook has a buil t -in checking program th a t automatically tests its components when you turn the system pow er on. This diagnostic t est is called the Power-On Self-Test (P OST).
84 Recovery Information for Windows Vista ® only NEC Recovery Program (from backup partition) Your notebook is su pplied with a backu p partitio n on the hard disk drive which co ntains all the data you may need in order to rest ore your configu ration as it was when leaving the factory.
85 The NEC Recovery Program Allows Two Types of Recovery • Full Recovery Removes all your personal data and restores your notebook to its original factory state. By using this option , all your data will be lost (personal document s and settings, and driver updates).
86 3. Select your preferred keyboard layout. Then click “ Next ”. 4. Set your “ Username ” & “ Password ” (if available). Then click “ OK ”. 5. At System Recovery Options, choose “ NEC Recovery Tools ”. 6. Click “ Next ” to continue.
87 7. Select either “ Partial Recovery ” or “ Full Recovery ”. Then click “ Next ” to continue. 8. Click “ OK ” to continue. 9. Click “ Start ” to start the recovery process. Please wait for the recovery process to be completed. 10.
88 If You Wish to Perform a Full Recovery: CAUTION Full Recovery w ill remove all you r personal data an d restore your comput er to its original factory state. Select Full Recovery and click on Next . Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery.
89 Recovery Information for Windows ® XP only NEC Recovery Program (from backup partition) Your notebook is su pplied with a backu p partitio n on the hard disk drive which co ntains all the data you may need in order to rest ore your configu ration as it was when leaving the factory.
90 The NEC Recovery Program Allows Two Types of Recovery • Full Recovery Removes all your personal data and restores your notebook to its original factory state. By using this option , all your data will be lost (personal document s and settings, and driver updates).
91 If you wish to perform a C omplete 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.
92 Frequently Asked Questions • Technical Support o Where can I find the call centr e phone number? • Boot Problems o The message "Oper a ting System Not Fou nd", or "Non-System disk or disk error" appears durin g boot-up.
93 Technical Support If you are not able to resolve your problem you can con tact NEC Cust omer 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 ca using the problem, and have the no tebook in front of you, swi tched on if possible.
94 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.
95 Some additional tips: - Always be cautious when opening email attach ments, even those coming from friends, co- workers or family members. Never open email a tta chments from strangers, delete them right away. You should also be care f ul when downloading files f rom websites.
96 How do search engines work? Searching the Web actually means searching intermediate database s since it is not possible to directly search the World Wide W eb, which co ntains an estimated 1 bil lion documents. The Web is the totality of web pages found in computers (called "servers") worldwide.
97 When information such as a name, hobbies an d ed ucational background is voluntarily provided to a Web site, the info rmation is packaged in to a cook ie befor e it is sen t and stored in the Web browser for late r use.
98 Digital Video What is the Digital Video (DV) format? Digital Video is the preferred file format for hi gh quality video, usually captured via a digital video camera. It is a super high-resolution fo rmat that exceeds the quality of S-VHS. The images are crisp, bright and have excell ent depth and contrast.
99 Safety Notices • Modem • Modifications to the Product • Radio Frequency Interference Statement • Connections and Remote Earth • Power Supply and Cables • Batteries • Laser Compliance .
100 Modem Only use a modem that ha s been approved by the national authorit y of the country in which the product is sold. Tech nically and in most cases, the same modem should wo rk in all countries. Nevertheless, be advise d that some countries might have str ict laws which forbid the modem from being used before it is t echnically approved.
101 Connections and Remote Earth Protected Extra Low Voltage (PELV) To ensure th e extra-low voltage int egrity of the equipment, only co nnect equipment with mains-protected, electrically-compatibl e circuits to the external ports.
102 Power Supply and Cables Your notebook may come with mo re than one type of power cord. Please note the followi ng identifications to ensu re that you are using the right power cord in order to avoid electrical shock hazards. This power cord plug is suitable for u se in Malay sia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and Maldi ves.
103 Power Cables This equipment requires a 3-wire , grounded power cord. The cord length m ust 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.
104 Laser Compliance Statement The optical devices a re tested and ce rtified to be compliant with the Inte rnational Ele ctro-technical Commission IEC825- 1 and the European Norm E N60825-1 and the EN6 0825-2 regula tions for Class 1 laser prod ucts.
105 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD Protection WARNING Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, ca rds, memory modules and other parts.
106 Glossary Term Definition AACS Advanced Access Conte nt System AC Alternating Current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface BIOS Basic Input/Output System BR Blu-ray BR-DVD Blu-ray Disc t.
107 This original copy of the agreement is your proof of licens e. Please tr eat it as v aluable prop erty. NEC Computers Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. License Agreem ent IMPORTANT-READ CAREF ULLY BEFORE USING SOFTWARE OR OPENING SOFTWARE PACKET(S).
108 LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY The Software is distributed a nd licensed “AS IS”, with no warranties whatsoever, express or implied perm issible under the law.
109 Copyright Copyright Notebook Quick Reference, NEC VERSA M380 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 copyrigh ted with all rights reserved.
110 Trademarks NEC VERSA is a registered trademark, VersaGli de ™ , and PortBar ™ are trademarks of NEC Corporation, used under license. Celeron, Celeron Inside, Centrino, Centrino Inside, Ce ntri.
111 Official Name of the Software Used (Notation) Windows, Windows Vista Windows XP, Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP, Windows XP Professional Internet Explorer Windows Media Center (Official Name) .
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