NEC 2000 - Manual

NEC 2000

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
  • Page 3 – Contents iii; Contents; Using This Guide
  • Page 4 – iv Contents; Setting Up the System
  • Page 5 – Contents v; Adding Expansion Devices
  • Page 6 – vi Contents; Getting Services and Support
  • Page 7 – Contents vii; Index
  • Page 8 – PowerMate
  • Page 9 – x Using This Guide; Text Conventions; This guide uses the following text conventions.; Note; Ctrl
  • Page 10 – Related Documents; NEC PowerMate 2000 Series Quick Setup/Quick Reference
  • Page 11 – Reviewing System Features
  • Page 12 – -2 Reviewing System Features; Front Features
  • Page 13 – Reviewing System Features 1-3; PowerMate 2000 system unit front features
  • Page 14 – -4 Reviewing System Features; System Controls and Lamps
  • Page 15 – Reviewing System Features 1-5; LCD Panel; Diskette Drive; Press the eject button to eject a diskette.
  • Page 16 – -6 Reviewing System Features; Optional DVD-ROM Drive
  • Page 17 – Reviewing System Features 1-7; Right Side Features; PowerMate 2000 right side features; Volume Control
  • Page 18 – -8 Reviewing System Features; Audio Connectors; Your system unit has the following audio connectors:; Universal Serial Bus Ports
  • Page 19 – Reviewing System Features 1-9; Left Side Features; PowerMate 2000 left side features; PC Card Slots
  • Page 20 – -10 Reviewing System Features; System Unit Fans; Rear Features; PowerMate 2000 rear features
  • Page 21 – Kensington Lock Slot; The lock slot on the rear of the system accepts a Kensington; Printer Port
  • Page 22 – -12 Reviewing System Features; Optional Modem Connector; Use this connector to connect an optional NEC MultiSync; DC Power Connector
  • Page 23 – Reviewing System Features 1-13; Bottom Features; PowerMate 2000 bottom features; Memory Sockets
  • Page 24 – -14 Reviewing System Features; Password Clear Jumper; Microdesktop Chassis; 0-watt power supply built into the AC power adapter
  • Page 25 – Reviewing System Features 1-15; System Overview; Hardware; Pentium
  • Page 26 – -16 Reviewing System Features; Software
  • Page 27 – NEC Product Recovery CD
  • Page 28 – -18 Reviewing System Features
  • Page 29 – Setting Up the System
  • Page 30 – Cable Connections; Startup; Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup
  • Page 31 – Shutdown; Follow these steps to power off the system.; Save your work and exit all open applications.
  • Page 32 – Power-Saving Operation
  • Page 33 – Setting Up the System 2-5; System Care; Protecting Your System From Damage
  • Page 34 – Keeping Your System in Good Condition; Keep food and liquids away from the system.
  • Page 35 – Setting Up the System 2-7; Moving or Shipping Your System; Use these steps to prepare the system for moving or shipping.; To set up the system, follow the steps on the
  • Page 36 – More Information; See “Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment” in Appendix A.; Quick Reference to Information About Your System; Information
  • Page 37 – Configuring the System
  • Page 38 – Configuration Tools and Utilities; Configuration
  • Page 39 – Configuring the System 3-3
  • Page 40 – BIOS Setup Utility; How to Start Setup
  • Page 41 – Setup Key Functions; Key
  • Page 42 – Main Menu; Enter
  • Page 43 – Configuring the System 3-7; Main Menu Items
  • Page 44 – Menu Item
  • Page 45 – Configuring the System 3-9
  • Page 46 – Enabled
  • Page 47 – Configuring the System 3-11
  • Page 48 – Advanced Menu
  • Page 49 – Configuring the System 3-13
  • Page 50 – Write Back
  • Page 51 – Configuring the System 3-15
  • Page 53 – Configuring the System 3-17; Security Menu; to select a submenu. Items with grayed-out text are not available.
  • Page 54 – Security Menu Items
  • Page 55 – Configuring the System 3-19
  • Page 57 – Configuring the System 3-21; Power Menu; Use the arrow keys to select one of the Power Menu options and press; Power Menu Settings; Customized; Off; Disabled
  • Page 58 – Sleep Button; Boot Menu; Use the arrow keys to select one of the Boot Menu options and press
  • Page 59 – Configuring the System 3-23; Boot Menu Settings
  • Page 60 – Exit Menu; Use the arrow keys to select one of the Exit Menu options and press; Exit Menu Items
  • Page 61 – Configuring the System 3-25; Hard Drive Security; only; Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords; If this PowerMate system does not support hard disk drive
  • Page 62 – Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
  • Page 63 – Configuring the System 3-27; Moving the Hard Drive
  • Page 64 – FLASH Utility; Update Flash Memory Area from
  • Page 65 – Configuring the System 3-29; NEC INFO Center
  • Page 66 – NEC INFO Center opening screen; To uninstall the NEC INFO Center, use these steps.
  • Page 67 – Configuring the System 3-31; Starting the Recovery Program
  • Page 68 – Using the Product Recovery CD; Tools – choose this option to access the MS-DOS; Standard System Restore
  • Page 69 – Advanced Options; Advanced Options are as follows:
  • Page 70 – Tools; Tools include the following options:; Using the Smart Restore Program
  • Page 71 – Configuring the System 3-35; How to Load Smart Restore; To load Smart Restore, click the Windows; Software Restore or Removal; Hardware Settings; Click on the
  • Page 72 – Restoration Process; OK; PowerMate Application and Driver CD; If you need to clear your password, set the jumper as follows.
  • Page 73 – Configuring the System 3-37; Locating the password clear jumper; Remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2 to clear your password.
  • Page 74 – System Requirements
  • Page 75 – Configuring the System 3-39; Processor Serial Number; A software application can read the processor serial number.; Frequently Asked Questions; What are the benefits of the processor serial number?
  • Page 76 – Can a website read my serial number without my knowledge?; Technical Support; In the United States, call
  • Page 77 – Adding Expansion Devices
  • Page 78 – Safety Precautions
  • Page 79 – Adding Expansion Devices 4-3; USB Devices; You can add multiple USB devices in several ways:
  • Page 80 – PC Cards; Inserting a PC Card
  • Page 81 – Adding Expansion Devices 4-5; Inserting a PC card
  • Page 82 – Removing a PC Card; At the Windows desktop, point to
  • Page 83 – Adding Expansion Devices 4-7; Memory Modules; Use the following guidelines in selecting SO-DIMM types:
  • Page 84 – Checking System Memory; My Computer; My; Computer; Installing a SO-DIMM Module
  • Page 85 – Adding Expansion Devices 4-9; Positioning the LCD panel; Positioning the system for memory upgrade
  • Page 86 – Align the notch in the module with the key in the empty slot.; Installing the SO-DIMM module; Install the SO-DIMM module panel and retaining screw.
  • Page 87 – Adding Expansion Devices 4-11; Removing a SO-DIMM Module
  • Page 88 – Hard Drive; Removing a Hard Drive; Use the following steps to remove the installed hard drive.; Save and exit all your open applications and shut down Windows.
  • Page 89 – Adding Expansion Devices 4-13; Releasing the hard drive access panel; Grasp each end of the interface cable connector (
  • Page 90 – Installing a Hard Drive; Install a hard drive as follows.; sides; Push the hard drive plastic tab inside the system unit cover.
  • Page 91 – Adding Expansion Devices 4-15; Parallel Printer; on the other end for connecting to the printer.; External Monitor; monitor, NEC AccuSyncTM monitor, or other; Serial Devices
  • Page 92 – Solving System Problems; Solutions to Common Problems
  • Page 93 – System Problems; No power and power lamp not lit.; Check that system power is on.
  • Page 94 – Solving System Problems 5-3; System does not boot and error message displayed on screen.
  • Page 95 – System shuts off instead of going into sleep mode.; Diskette Drive Problems; Check that a diskette is not in the drive.; Non-System Disk or Disk Error message displayed.
  • Page 96 – Solving System Problems 5-5; LCD Panel Problems; Screen is dark or the display is hard to read.; Check that all connections have been made.; Keyboard/Mouse Problems; Mouse or keyboard does not respond.
  • Page 97 – CD-ROM Drive Problems; The system does not see the drive.; The drive is not reading a disc.; Check that the disc is a data disc, not a music disc.; The disc does not eject due to a power failure or software error.
  • Page 98 – Solving System Problems 5-7; Speaker Problems; Speaker volume is too low.; If using a headset, check that it is plugged in.; Sound is only coming from one speaker.; How to Clean the Mouse; Use these steps to clean your mouse.
  • Page 99 – Typical mouse ball cover; Rotate the ball cover counterclockwise and remove the cover.
  • Page 100 – Getting Services and Support; NECC Website
  • Page 102 – Getting Services and Support 6-3; NECC FTP Site; Desktop
  • Page 103 – NECC Technical Support Services
  • Page 105 – Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment; Making Your Computer Work for You
  • Page 106 – Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3; Arrange Your Equipment
  • Page 107 – Adjust Your Chair
  • Page 108 – Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5
  • Page 109 – Adjust Your Input Devices; Follow these points in positioning your keyboard and mouse.
  • Page 110 – Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-7
  • Page 111 – Adjust Your Monitor
  • Page 113 – Vary Your Workday; Vary your tasks throughout the day.
  • Page 114 – Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-11; Checking Your Chair; When sitting, are your feet flat on the floor?
  • Page 115 – Checking Your Keyboard
  • Page 116 – Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-13
  • Page 117 – System Specifications
  • Page 118 – System Board; System Processor; Primary cache — 32 KB integrated on processor; Cache Memory; pipelined 32-bit addressing
  • Page 119 – System Specifications B-3; Calendar Clock
  • Page 120 – Sound Controller
  • Page 121 – System Specifications B-5; System Peripherals
  • Page 122 – Function keys; Mouse
  • Page 123 – System Specifications B-7; Total capacity (formatted) — 10 GB or 20 GB
  • Page 124 – Systems come with two CardBus card slots that support:; Speakers; Sound Blaster compatible.
  • Page 125 – System Specifications B-9; Dimensions; System; Weight — approximately 12 lb.; Keyboard; Power; Power management — full-power reduction; Operating Environment
  • Page 126 – Compliance; DMI
  • Page 133 – Regulatory Statements 1; Regulatory Statements; FCC Statement for United States Only; Changes or modifications to this unit not
  • Page 134 – European Community Directive Conformance Statement; There is a danger of explosion if the battery is
  • Page 135 – Regulatory Statements 3; Battery Disposal
  • Page 137 – DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; We, the Responsible Party
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Page 2 - Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer

First Printing — January 2001 Copyright 2001 NEC Computers Inc. 15 Business Park Way Sacramento, CA 95828 All Rights Reserved Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and relatedmaterials, is the valuable property of NEC Computers ...

Page 3 - Contents iii; Contents; Using This Guide

Contents iii Contents Using This Guide Text Conventions ............................................................................................xRelated Documents ....................................................................................... xi 1 Reviewing System Features Front Features...

Page 4 - iv Contents; Setting Up the System

iv Contents Software ............................................................................................ 1-16 Preloaded Software .................................................................. 1-16NEC Product Recovery CD...................................................... 1-17PowerMate...

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