NEC PowerMate eco User's Manual
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1. NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide Contents NA A TON 3 NA Seaa seca aeee ETATE E EAT EES PEE EEEE TEE ET ETER TA EATE aS 4 Release Notessa ap anea aE ean A aTe E E T E TEE E Ae STESSE 7 Playing DVD Movies in Windows 2000 7 Installing the USB Driver in Windows AP 7 Support Service acoso aiii EE REESEN 8 Memory Upgrades donacion rita 8 Installinge a Memory Mod le at enaa T aT E a aai 8 Removing a Memory Module 12 How to Set Up a Healthy Work Environment oooooonocccnonccnonnconnnnnnnnononnononccnonancnnanonanncnonacinne 13 Making Your Computer Work for You oooononccconcccnooncnonncnonccnonaccnnanononccnnnncnonccnonaninnos 13 Arrange Your Equipment eis scssetssscceestacieecancdesccaacees ctanctesccdasessctaasdanctdavsaucdeaevancdueevanees 14 Adjust Your Chalamera 14 Adjust Your Input Devices ooonoconocccnnoncnonncionacconenonnnnononccnonocconancona nena no nannnnonccinaninness 15 Adjust Your Monitor ege cons E E E E 17 Vary Your e EE 18 Pre existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors 0 s cessccssseesseessseecsneeesseeesseeeesaee 19 Checking Your Comfort How Do You Measure Up 19 Checking Your Chait coins 19 Checking Y our Keyboard zve ardoa e iain bine ini aie i Eia 19 Checking Your Mouse iis avidin dais 19 Checking Your Monte 19 Checking Yourish eit eke eh ee ene os 19 NEC PowerMate Desktop Computer 3 Year Limited Warrant 21 End User Software License Agreement 23 Regulatory Statement si2. 28 inches from your eyes m Do you use a document holder placed close to the screen Checking You m Is your work area set up to promote a natural and relaxing working position with frequently used work items within close reach Do you take frequent short breaks m Do you stretch and walk during your breaks NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 19 m Do you vary your tasks during the day m Do you have regular eye checkups m Do you contact your doctor if you feel any sustained discomfort For more information on workstation setup see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations ANSI HFS Standard No 100 1988 The Human Factors Society Inc P O Box 1369 Santa Monica California 90406 This information was prepared in consultation with Dr David Rempel of the University of California San Francisco Ergonomics Program and Mr M F Schneider of HUMANTECH Inc Ann Arbor Michigan 20 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide NEC PowerMate Desktop Computer 3 Year Limited Warranty NEC Solutions America Inc NECSAM warrants this hardware product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of three 3 years from the date of original purchase as established by the date of purchase on your sales receipt from NECSAM or an authorized NECSAM dealer WHO IS COVERED This warranty may be enforced by the end user
3. You may not copy the user documentation accompanying the SOFTWARE 3 SOFTWARE MEDIA You may receive the SOFTWARE in disk media or on a CD ROM or installed on the hard disk drive or ROM of your computer or in multiple forms of media Regardless of the number or type s of media you receive you may use only the media appropriate for your single computer You may not use the other media on another computer or load rent lease or transfer them to another user except as part of the permanent transfer as provided below of all SOFTWARE and user documentation 4 OTHER RESTRICTIONS You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE but you may transfer the SOFTWARE on a permanent basis provided you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement If the SOFTWARE is an update or has been updated any transfer must include the most recent update and all prior versions To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law you may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE 5 U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The SOFTWARE is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 or subparagraphs c 1 and 2 of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52 227 19 as applicable Manufacturer is NEC Solutio
4. for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection recycling and disposal of the batteries LCD Panel Disposal The LCD lamp in your computers LCD panel contains mercury Do not place a used LCD panel in your regular trash The panel must be collected recycled or disposed of in an environmentally approved manner Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection recycling and disposal of the LCD panel 26 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide NEC Solutions America Inc DECLARATON OF CONFORMITY We the Responsible Party NEC Solutions America Inc 15 Business Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 declare that the product NEC PowerMate eco isin conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause hamful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 27 819 200903 000 Empowered by Innovation N E 06 2002 C i
5. internal components discharge static electricity from yourself by touching a nearby unpainted metal surface 1 Press the locking tabs away from the sides of the module until the module pops up at an angle 2 Pull the memory module out of the slot along the angle and store it in a static free bag Removing the memory module eye Se A Locking tab 1 of 2 12 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide How to Set Up a Healthy Work Environment 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 computer in the manner described in this section Contact a doctor if you experience pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs Making Your Computer Work for You Computers are everywhere More and more people sit at computers for longer periods of time The following information explains how to set up your computer to fit your physical needs This information is based on ergonomics the science of making the workplace fit the needs of the worker Some nerve tendon and muscle disorders musculoskeletal disorders may be associated with repetitive activities improper work environments and incorrect work habits Examples of musculoskeletal disorders that may be associated with certain fo
6. purchaser This warranty is non transferable WHAT IS COVERED The warranty includes three year coverage for all defects in material and workmanship in the NEC PowerMate desktop computer WHAT IS NOT COVERED 1 Any hardware product that is not distributed in the U S A or Canada by NECSAM or which is not purchased in the U S A or Canada from NECSAM or from an authorized NECSAM dealer Authorized NECSAM dealers can be identified by an NEC window decal Any dealer who does not display this decal may be an unauthorized dealer If you are not certain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact NECSAM at 1 800 632 4525 2 Any hardware product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from but not limited to a Accident such as spilled liquids or dropping misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature unauthorized product modification or usage not in accordance with the NECSAM hardware product instructions b Repair or attempted repair by someone other than NECSAM or an NECSAM authorized service provider 4 Carrying cases pens external cabinets magnetic media or any accessories used in connection with the hardware product Note A separate limited warranty for accessories options are provided with the accessories options 5 Use of parts and components not supplied by NECSAM 6 Software products please refer to the ap
7. FORESEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY CONTRACT OR NEGLIGENCE EVEN IF NECSAM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states or jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction 22 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide End User Software License Agreement IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPENING SOFTWARE PACKET S AND OR USING THE SOFTWARE BY OPENING THE SEALED PACKET S CONTAINING THE SOFTWARE AND OR USING THE SOFTWARE YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND ANY OTHER ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION This software license agreement including any additional provisions set forth in any other associated documentation is a legal agreement between you either an individual or an entity and NEC Solutions America Inc NECSAM By opening the sealed software packet s and or using the software you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement promptly return the unopened software packet s and the accompanying items including any hardware written materials and binders or other container
8. H ALL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE CONFIGURATIONS YOU EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL RISK FOR USE OF THE PROGRAM CUSTOMER REMEDIES NECSAM s and its licensors entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be at NECSAM s option either a return of the actual price paid by you for the SOFTWARE or b repair or replacement of the media that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to NECSAM with a copy of your receipt This Limited Warranty is void if failure has resulted from accident abuse misuse or misapplication Any replacement media will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer 9 NO OTHER WARRANTIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW NECSAM AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY ON THE SOFTWARE ARE LIMITED TO THIRTY 30 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHERS WHICH VARY FROM STATE JURISDICTION TO STATE JURISDICTION 10 NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL NECSAM OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL RELIANCE INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS
9. PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY OTHER LOSS WHETHER FOR CONTRACT TORT STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF NECSAM OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN ANY CASE NECSAM S AND ITS LICENSORS ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE BECAUSE SOME STATES JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 11 GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY This Software License Agreement and Limited Warranty are governed by the laws of the State of California U S A In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement or the application of any such provisions to the parties hereto with respect to their obligations hereunder shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful or unenforceable the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected impaired or invalidated in any manner 24 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide Regulatory Statements The following regulatory statements include the Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement compliance statement for Canada information about batte
10. adjust the volume when you play a DVD movie To adjust the sound use the software DVD player installed from the NEC PowerMate eco SoftDVD Software CD as follows ki On the CyberLink PowerDVD Configuration menu choose the tool menu hammer and nail icon Choose the Audio tab Click Advanced Select the Miscellaneous tab gs PF YS In the Dynamic Range Compression section select Noisy Environment to increase the volume The default setting is Normal Environment Installing the USB Driver in Windows XP The system comes with a USB driver already installed If you load your own operating system software or need to reload the USB driver install 1t from the NEC PowerMate eco Application and Driver CD If you are installing the USB driver on a PowerMate eco system running Windows XP you might need to reboot the system to complete the installation The installation process requires a restart of the system If the installation process disables your USB keyboard and USB mouse reboot the system by pressing and holding the power button for about four seconds Press the power button to restart the system NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 7 Support Services See the following table for available support services from NEC Solutions America Inc Support services Service Contact Information NEC Solutions America Inc Web site www necsolutions am com Support services Web site support
11. armrests or adjust the forearm supports until they touch the forearms and allow the shoulder muscles to relax Adjust Your Input Devices Follow these points in positioning your keyboard and mouse Position your keyboard directly in front of you Avoid reaching when using your keyboard or mouse If you use a mouse position it at the same height as the keyboard and next to the keyboard Keep your wrists straight and use your entire arm when moving a mouse Do not grasp the mouse tightly Grasp the mouse lightly and loosely Adjust the keyboard height so that your elbows are near your body and your forearms are parallel to the floor with your forearms resting on either armrests or forearm supports in the manner described previously If you do not have armrests or forearm supports your upper arms should hang comfortably at your sides Adjust your keyboard slope so that your wrists are straight while you are typing NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 15 OOOOOOOOoOdddodo L HIH H HHH HWH LUH IHN HIH IVY H HK H m Type with your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard Use a wrist pad only to rest your wrists between typing Avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges m Type with your wrists straight Instead of twisting your wrists sideways to press hard to reach keys move your whole arm Keep from bending your wrists hands or fingers sideways m Press the keys gently do not bang them Keep your should
12. ds your computer equipment or raising the seat height of your chair To create more desk space you can put your computer base on the floor Adjust your keyboard and mouse Adjust your mc Adjust your chair Adjust Your Chair Your chair should be adjustable and stable Vary your posture throughout the day 14 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide Check the following Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright position The backrest of your chair should support the inward curve of your back Use the entire seat and backrest to support your body Tilt the backrest slightly backwards The angle formed by your thighs and back should be 90 or more Your seat depth should allow your lower back to comfortably contact the backrest Make sure that the backs of your lower legs do not press against the front of the chair Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle between your thighs and lower legs is 90 or more Place your feet flat on the floor Only use a footrest when attempts to adjust your chair and workstation fail to keep your feet flat Be sure that you have adequate clearance between the top of your thighs and the underside of your workstation Use armrests or forearm supports to support your forearms If adjustable the armrests or forearm supports should initially be lowered while all the other adjustments discussed in this document are made Once all these adjustments are completed raise the
13. e eco Getting Started Guide 17 Vary Your Workday If you use your computer for prolonged periods follow these instructions m Vary your tasks throughout the day m Take frequent short breaks that involve walking standing and stretching During these breaks stretch muscles and joints that were in one position for an extended period of time Relax muscles and joints that were active m Use a timer or reminder software to remind you to take breaks m To enhance blood circulation alter your sitting posture periodically and keep your hands and wrists warm Note For more information on workstation setup see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations ANSI HFS Standard No 100 1988 The Human Factors Society Inc P O Box 1369 Santa Monica California 90406 18 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 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 e g Vitamin B deficiency endocrine disorders e g diabetes hormonal imbalances connective tissue disorders e g 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 and dietary
14. e the property of NECSAM 5 It is your responsibility prior to returning the hardware product to back up any confidential proprietary personal information or data programs personal configuration settings or other information stored on the product user information and remove any asset tags confidential proprietary and personal information NECSAM will not be responsible for any damage to or loss of any user information stored on the product or its components in any media LIMITATION OF LIABILITY NECSAM MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THIS HARDWARE PRODUCT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD NECSAM S SOLE LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE HARDWARE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT AT OUR SOLE OPTION UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NECSAM BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY TO THE END USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE HARDWARE PRODUCT OR ITS SALE PURCHASE OR USE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF USE OF THE HARDWARE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED PERIPHERALS DOWN TIME CHARGES FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER OR NOT
15. ers arms hands and fingers relaxed 16 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide Adjust Your Monitor Correct placement and adjustment of the monitor can reduce eye shoulder and neck fatigue Check the following when you position the monitor m Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen m Position your monitor no closer than 12 inches and no farther away than 28 inches from your eyes The optimal distance is between 14 and 18 inches m Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away Blink often m Position the monitor at a 90 angle to windows and other light sources to minimize glare and reflections Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen m If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen use an anti glare filter m Clean your monitor regularly Use a lint free non abrasive cloth and a non alcohol neutral non abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner to minimize dust m Adjust the monitor s brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability m Use a document holder placed close to the screen m Position whatever you are looking at most of the time the screen or reference material directly in front of you to minimize turning your head while you are typing m Get regular eye check ups NEC PowerMat
16. habits and other conditions Psychosocial factors associated with these disorders include workplace stress poor job satisfaction lack of support by management and or lack of control over one s work Contact a doctor if you experience pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs Checking Your Comfort How Do You Measure Up Use this checklist to see 1f you are setting up your work environment to fit your physical needs Checking Your Chair Do you sit in an upright position with the backrest supporting your lower back m When sitting are your feet flat on the floor m Do you periodically adjust your chair and your posture Checking Your Keyboard m Is your keyboard angled so your wrists are straight when you type m Is your keyboard directly in front of you m Do you avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges m Do you press the keys gently and not bang on them Checking Your Mouse m Is your mouse at the same height as the keyboard and next to the keyboard m Are your wrists straight and your touch light when moving the mouse Checking Your Monitor m Did you adjust your monitor so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level m Do you periodically rest your eyes by blinking often or looking away from the screen m s your monitor no closer than 12 inches and no farther away than
17. ions America Inc NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation and or one or more of its subsidiaries All are used under license ENERGY STAR is a U S registered trademark of the U S government Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Transmeta and Crusoe are trademarks of Transmeta Corporation All other product brand or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners Copyright June 2002 NEC Solutions America Inc 15 Business Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 All Rights Reserved System Setup Use the following procedure to quickly set up the PowerMate eco microdesktop system Note See the figures in the next section System Features to locate connectors and controls 1 Check that you have the following system components PowerMate eco microdesktop computer m USB keyboard USB mouse AC adapter and power cord 2 Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the USB mouse to one of the two USB ports on the bottom of your USB keyboard Connect the keyboard to a USB port on the left side or back of the PowerMate eco system 3 Connect the power cables Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the back of the PowerMate eco system Connect the power cable to the AC adapter and to a surge protector recommended or a properly grounded wall outlet A CAUTION Do not cover o
18. neccomp com Phone to support services 1 800 632 4525 E mail to support services tech support nec computers com Memory Upgrade System memory in the NEC PowerMate eco is upgradeable to 640 MB of synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM The PowerMate eco has one 144 pin memory slot for a PC 133 Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module SO DIMM The slot supports a 128 MB 256 MB or 512 MB when available SO DIMM The memory slot is located behind the back cover at the rear of the LCD unit See the following procedures to install and if necessary remove a memory module Installing a Memory Module Follow these steps to upgrade the system memory 1 Save your work and exit Windows Power off the system disconnect the AC power adapter and disconnect any peripheral devices A WARNING To prevent electric shock turn off system power and unplug the system AC power adapter before removing the back cover Power is removed only when the AC power adapter is unplugged from its power source 2 Carefully position the system on a clean flat soft surface with the LCD panel facing down A CAUTION To prevent damage to your LCD panel screen be sure your work surface is clean flat smooth and free of any objects before positioning the system face down 3 Remove the back cover as follows If installed remove the cover lock Release the back cover by pressing in on the bottom edges of the cover see the following fig
19. ns America Inc 15 Business Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 or its suppliers 6 TRADEMARK The trademarks contained in the SOFTWARE are owned by their respective owners No right license or interest to such trademark is granted hereunder and you agree that no such right license or interest shall be asserted by you with respect to such trademarks NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 23 7 SUPPORT For product support please refer to NECSAM s support number provided in the documentation for the SOFTWARE or for your computer Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement or if you desire to contact NECSAM for any other reason please refer to the address provided in the documentation for your computer 8 LIMITED WARRANTY THE SOFTWARE IS DISTRIBUTED AND LICENSED AS IS WITH NO WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED NECSAM WARRANTS THAT THE MEDIA CONTAINING THE SOFTWARE IS FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY 60 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT BY YOU ANY HARDWARE ACCOMPANYING THE SOFTWARE SHALL BE WARRANTED PURSUANT TO NECSAM s THEN CURRENT HARDWARE LIMITED WARRANTY SOME STATES JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU DUE TO THE COMPLEX NATURE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE NECSAM AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE IS COMPLETELY ERROR FREE WILL OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION OR IS COMPATIBLE WIT
20. plicable end user license agreement 7 Damage to or loss of any programs data or removable storage HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE 1 In the United States and Canada please call NECSAM Technical Support at 1 800 632 4525 Please have the following required information ready when making your call Model number serial number and date of purchase Please be prepared to provide information to assist in diagnosing your problem over the phone 2 If the NECSAM technician determines that you have a hardware defect and if the problem cannot be resolved over the phone the technician will assign a call notification number If service is needed on your hardware product NECSAM will arrange for packaging delivery and pick up of the hardware product Note If you choose your own courier you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipping You must return the hardware product in a secure package as provided by NECSAM or the original NECSAM packaging If you need packaging please ask the NECSAM technician 3 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated sales slip or a copy may be required as proof of warranty coverage NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 21 4 NECSAM may repair or replace the defective part s or unit with a new part s or unit or at NECSAM s sole option with a refurbished part or unit that is not new but has been functionally tested Any exchanged part or unit replaced under this warranty will becom
21. r place objects on the AC adapter Keeping the adapter clear of objects lets the adapter cool properly during use Only use the AC adapter that comes with your NEC PowerMate eco system Although other adapters look similar using them can damage your system 4 Power on and start m Press the power button on the front of the PowerMate eco system Adjust the LCD brightness controls 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the Microsoft Windows setup A CAUTION During the Microsoft Windows setup procedure you must choose your operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Once you choose the operating system you cannot change it The NEC PowerMate eco Product Recovery CD that ships with your system only restores the operating system you choose during the initial Microsoft Windows setup Note The NEC PowerMate eco Application and Driver CD provides PowerMate eco drivers and utilities for users who load their own operating system NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 3 A 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 computer in the manner described in the section How to Set Up a Healthy Work Environment in this document System Features See the following figures to identify PowerMate eco system features PowerMate eco system front featu
22. res A LCD Panel D Optical Drive B Left Speaker E Right Speaker C LCD Display Audio Controls F Control Panel System controls and LEDs A Optical Hard Drive LED D Decrease LCD Brightness Button B Power Button E Increase LCD Brightness Button C Power LED F Volume Control 4 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide Typical optical drive features A Drive Status LED C Emergency Eject Hole B Disc Eject Button PowerMate eco system back features A Optical Drive Release Button F DC Power Port B Kensington Lock Slot G Rear Cover Lock C LAN Port H I O Connector Cover D USB Ports Vents E USB Cable Lock Lg CAUTION Do not block vents while the NEC PowerMate eco system is in use NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 5 LO connectors A Serial Port C PS 2 Mouse Port B PS 2 Keyboard Port D Printer Port Right side features m A D El A Line Out Jack C Microphone Jack B Line In Jack 6 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide Left side features A PC Card Eject Buttons 2 C USB Ports 2 B PC Card Slots 2 Release Notes Please see the following information for issues regarding system operation Playing DVD Movies in Windows 2000 If you are using a combination DVD ROM and CD RW drive on a system with Windows 2000 you might need to
23. rms of repetitive activities include carpal tunnel syndrome tendinitis tenosynovitis de Quervain s tenosynovitis and trigger finger as well as other nerve tendon and muscle disorders Although some studies have shown an association between increasing hours of keyboard use and the development of some musculoskeletal disorders it is still unclear whether working at a computer causes such disorders Some doctors believe that using the keyboard and mouse may aggravate existing musculoskeletal disorders Some people are more susceptible to developing these disorders due to preexisting conditions or psychosocial factors see Preexisting Conditions and Psychosocial Factors later in the document To reduce your risk of developing these disorders follow the instructions in this document If you experience discomfort while working at your computer or afterwards even at night contact a doctor as soon as possible Signs of discomfort might include pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 13 Arrange Your Equipment Arrange your equipment so that you can work in a natural and relaxed position Place items that you use frequently within easy reach Adjust your workstation setup to the proper height as described in this by lowering the table or stand that hol
24. ry disposal and replacement LCD panel disposal and the Declaration of Conformity FCC Statement for United States Only A WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus mee
25. s to the place you obtained them for a full refund 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This License Agreement permits you to use one copy of the software program s included in this package the SOFTWARE on a single computer The SOFTWARE is in use on a computer when it is loaded into temporary memory i e RAM or installed into permanent memory e g hard disk CD ROM or other storage device of that computer However installation on a network server for the sole purpose of internal distribution shall not constitute use for which a separate license is required provided you have a separate license for each computer to which the SOFTWARE is distributed If the SOFTWARE is not accompanied by a new computer system you may not use or copy the SOFTWARE 2 COPYRIGHT The SOFTWARE including any images applets photographs animations video audio music and text incorporated into the SOFTWARE is owned by NECSAM or it licensors and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions and all other applicable national laws All rights are reserved Therefore you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted material e g a book or musical recording except that if the SOFTWARE is not copy protected you may either a make one copy of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archival purposes or b transfer the SOFTWARE to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes
26. socket Firmly push the module into the socket m Press down on the edge of the memory module until the locking tabs on the sides of the socket snap into place securing the module Installing the memory module A Locking Tab C Memory Module B Module Alignment Notch 10 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 6 Inserting the tabbed end first replace the memory slot cover Secure it with the retaining screw Replacing the memory slot cover exa eee EA eS SS us Wd ii A Tabbed End of Memory Slot Cover B Screw 7 Replace the rear cover as follows m Press the cover lock in for the cover replacement Insert the top cover tabs into the top cover slots on the LCD unit see the following figure m Press the side and bottom cover tabs into the side and bottom slots on the LCD unit Locating the cover slots and cover lock A Top Cover Slots D Cover Lock B Right Side Cover Slots E Left Side Cover Slots C Bottom Cover Slots NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 11 m Secure the cover by pressing in on all of the side and bottom tabbed areas as shown in the following figure until they click in place Securing the rear cover 8 Position the system on its base Reconnect peripheral devices and the AC adapter Removing a Memory Module If you are replacing a memory module remove the installed memory module as follows A CAUTION Before handling any
27. tes soi eege cai esc 25 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 1 Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer The information disclosed in this document including all designs and related materials is the valuable property of NEC Solutions America Inc hereinafter NECSAM and or its licensors NECSAM and or its licensors as appropriate reserve all patent copyright and other proprietary rights to this document including all design manufacturing reproduction use and sales rights thereto except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others The NECSAM product s discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product However actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NECSAM To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice Reproduction of this document or portions thereof without prior written approval of NECSAM is prohibited As an ENERGY STAR partner NECSAM has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency PowerMate eco is a trademark of NEC Solut
28. ts all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations pursuant to ICES 003 Issue 2 Revision 1 Avis de conformit aux normes du ministere des communications du Canada Cet equipment ne depasse pas les limites de Classe B d mission de bruits radioelectriques pour les appareill numerique lelles que prescribes per le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique elebil por le minisieredes Communications du Canada Battery Replacement A lithium battery maintains system configuration information In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information NEC Solutions America Inc recommends the replacement of the battery For battery replacement information call your authorized NEC dealer or NEC Solutions America Inc Support Services A WARNING there isa 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 A AVERTISSEMENT 1 y a danger d explosion s il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m me type ou d un type recommand par le constructeur Mettre au r but les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 25 Battery Disposal The CMOS battery is made of lithium Contact your local waste management officials
29. ure Carefully lift and remove the cover 8 NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide Releasing the rear cover A Cover Lock Location A WARNING To prevent personal injury follow these precautions before you proceed m To avoid a burn wait at least 30 minutes after powering off the system before you touch the system board shield and memory slot cover During system operation the system board shield and memory slot cover become hot m To prevent injury by electric shock make sure the AC power adapter is unplugged from its power source Power is removed only when the AC power adapter is unplugged from its power source 4 Remove the screw securing the memory slot cover and remove the cover Locating the memory slot cover and screw de nn tanas CSC el oe ee A System Board Shield C Memory Slot Cover B Screw NEC PowerMate eco Getting Started Guide 9 5 Install the memory module as follows Note To remove an already installed memory module see Removing a Memory Module following this procedure A CAUTION Before handling any internal components discharge static electricity from yourself by touching a nearby unpainted metal surface Locate the alignment notch on the memory module see the following figure Align the notch with the key in the slot connector Holding the memory module at a 45 degree angle insert the module connector into the
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