NEC LXI manual Optimizing the LCD Panel Display, Toggling Between Video Modes

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NECC recommends that you do not modify the SpeedStep applet's default settings. If you follow these instructions to introduce and set the Maximum Performance option for Running on Batteries while using a VersaBay III battery in the VersaBay III, your system may experience adverse effects.

CD Read/Write Drive

The NEC VersaBay III CD Read/Write drive with the CD creating application provides the latest in CD-ROM technology and is fully compatible with Kodak Multisession Photo CDs, standard audio CDs, and CD-i movies. In addition, the CD creating application allows you to write information to a CD and backup the contents of your hard disk drive to a CD.

For detailed information about using the CD Read/Write drive and installing the CD creating application from the NEC Versa CD-RW CD, refer to the accessory sheet that ships with your system.

DVD-ROM Drive

The NEC VersaBay III DVD-ROM drive with the NEC SoftDVD Player provides the latest in DVD- ROM technology and is fully compatible with Kodak Multisession Photo CDs, standard audio CDs, and CD-i movies. In addition, the NEC SoftDVD Player allows you to play movies in DVD format.

For detailed information about using the DVD-ROM drive and installing the NEC SoftDVD Player, refer to the accessory sheet that ships with your system. Contact your local NECC support representative for details.

256-MB Memory Module

The 256-MB memory module is an optional accessory that increases the memory expansion capability of your NEC Versa LXi notebook computer to a maximum of 512-MB. Contact your local NECC support representative for details.

Optimizing the LCD Panel Display

To optimize the LCD panel display, be sure to set your system’s colors setting to High Color, 16 bit. To modify the Colors setting, right click on the Windows desktop and select Properties. Select the Settings tab, then use the drop-down box in the Colors section of the window to change the setting to High Color (16 bit).

Toggling Between Video Modes

Pressing Fn-F3toggles the system between video modes. With a TV and monitor attached, using Fn- F3 to repeatedly toggle between video modes results in CRT and LCD, only, in simultaneous display mode. To reestablish simultaneous mode for the TV, reenable the TV display settings. Follow these steps to enable the TV display settings for Windows 98 and Windows 95.

To enable the TV display settings in Windows 98, right click on the Windows desktop, click Properties, select the Settings tab, and select the Advanced tab. Next, select the S3 DuoVue tab

Tand place a check in the box next to the TV graphic.

To enable the TV display settings in Windows 95, right click on the Windows desktop, click Properties, select the S3 DuoVue tab and place a check in the box next to the TV graphic.

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Contents Release Notes Intel SpeedStep Technology Introducing New System FeaturesToggling Between Video Modes Optimizing the LCD Panel DisplayHot Docking Your System Disabling Power ManagementUsing a TV as an External Display Device Restoring the Hard Disk DriveConserving Battery Power Resuming From Save-to-Ram/Save-to-FileUpgrading to Windows Docking Your System Installing the NEC VersaGlide Mouse DriverUsing the Fn-F3 Function Keys Updating DuoVue Mode Updating the IR infrared DriverIncreasing the System’s Memory Capacity Disabling Save-to-Disk Using PC CardsUsing the Internal Microphone Using Novell SoftwareWarm Swapping Devices Using Screen SaversUsing the Save-to-File Function Using the Hdprepez UtilityRunning the Internet Connection Wizard Optimizing Sound Quality
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