NEC Versa Series manual

Contents

Main Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Page Page Page Using This Guide Text Setup Note Related Documents Introducing Your NEC Versa Before You Begin About Your NEC Versa Notebook NEC Versa notebook computer Around the Front of the System LCD Panel Base Unit LCD panel and base unit Operating status LEDs Keyboard Panel Keyboard Page Front Features Features on the front of the system Note Around the Back of the System Around the Left Side of the System Left-side features Around the Right Side of the System Right-side features Power Button Around the Bottom of the System Bottom features Getting Started NEC VersaGlide Touchpad VersaGlide Making VersaGlide Adjustments VersaGlide Tips Power Sources for Your NEC Versa Notebook AC Adapter AC adapter Connecting the AC Adapter Note Connecting the AC adapter Powering On Your System Note Primary Battery Pack Secondary Battery Pack Secondary Lithium-Ion battery Determining Battery Status Low Battery Status Returning the Battery to its Normal State Extending Battery Life Battery Handling Replacing the Battery Page Removing the battery Inserting the battery Charging the Battery Battery Precautions Precautions for Recharging the Battery System Batteries CMOS Battery Optional Battery System Care Precautions for System Use Storage Requirements Routine Cleaning Using the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Main Menu Main Setup Menu How to Use Setup Setup Key Functions Main Menu Main Menu Items 3-6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu Items Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3-7 Internal HDD Submenu Items Advanced Menu Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3-9 Advanced Menu Security Menu Security Menu Items Boot Menu Boot Menu Settings Exit Menu Exit Menu Items Managing System Power Windows 2000 Power Options Properties Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3-13 Windows 2000 Power Schemes Power Schemes Windows 2000 Alarms Alarms Windows 2000 Power Meter Windows 2000 Advanced Advanced Windows 2000 Hibernate Windows 2000 Power Management States Recognizing the Windows 2000 Power Management States Windows 2000 Power Management Behavior Updating the BIOS Note Obtaining the BIOS Update Note Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette Performing the BIOS Update Configuring the Switch Settings Accessing the DIP Switch Memory module bay cover and screw Identifying the Switch Settings Default switch settings Note Page Microsoft Windows Introduction Windows 2000 Desktop Icons Note Taskbar Icons Transmeta LongRun Utility LongRun utility status bar Setting LongRun Properties Product Recovery CD Note Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CD Options Note Full Disk Drive Restore Partition Only Restore Page Page Using the System Drives and Bays External Floppy Diskette Drive External floppy diskette drive and cable Connecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive Connecting the external floppy diskette drive Disconnecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive External Variable-Speed CD-ROM Drive Note External CD-ROM drive, left and front External CD-ROM drive, right and rear CD-ROM drive cable Using the CD-ROM Drive with your NEC Versa Notebook Connecting the CD-ROM drive Page Note Disconnecting the CD-ROM Drive CD Care Hard Disk Drive Memory Modules Installing a Memory Module Memory module features Installing a memory module Page Communicating with Your NEC Versa PC Cards Type II Cards Type II Extended Cards Communication Cards Note Storage Cards Other Cards PC Card Slots Note Inserting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Mini PCI LAN Connecting the Mini PCI LAN Connecting the Mini PCI LAN Internal Modem Note Connecting the Internal Modem Connecting the RJ-11 telephone cable Internet Connections IR Port Enabling/Disabling the IR Port in Windows 2000 Using the IR Port Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Note Packing for Travel Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Connecting to the Internet Connecting Using a Modem Connecting Using a LAN Page Page External Monitor Connecting a monitor External Audio Options Audio ports Note USB Devices Connecting USB devices Page Audio Recording Note Microphone Mixing Playing Back Using Headphones Using the Built-In Speaker Video Using Digital Video Files Using Animation Files Multimedia Applications Page Problem Checklist Troubleshooting Start-Up Problems Note Post Error Messages Solving System Problems 10-5 Beep Codes Beep Codes Solving System Problems 10-7 If You Need Assistance Note Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information Note Web Site FTP Site Support Services Email/Fax to Support Services A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Note Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday Note Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Page Page System Components Note Page Page Page Page Memory Map System Memory Map Interrupt Controllers C Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Page Booting Power Management Page Miscellaneous Page Page Glossary A B C D E F H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Page Index A B C D F H I K L N O P R S T U V W Regulatory Statements FCC Statement for United States Only Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Avis de conformit aux normes du ministere des communications du Canada European Community Directive Conformance Statement Battery Replacement Battery and LCD Panel Disposal Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers NEC Computers Inc. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY NEC Versa DayLite /UltraLite