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NEC L320 manual Traveling Tips

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NEC L320 manual Traveling Tips

Contents

Versa L320 Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Using the Operating System and Utilities Vi Contents Traveling Tips Viii Contents Solving System ProblemsUsing This Guide Using This GuideRelated Documents Text ConventionsIntroducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Before You BeginNEC Versa L320 notebook computer About Your NEC Versa L320 NotebookLCD panel and base unit Around the Front of the SystemOpening Your System Base UnitControl Panel Power Button Security and Personal Code ButtonsControl panel Shortcut Buttons Status LEDsControl panel LEDs Operating Status LEDs Power Status LEDsKeyboard Keyboard PanelIntroducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Front features Front FeaturesAround the Back of the System Back featuresAround the Left Side of the System Left-side featuresAround the Right Side of the System Right side featuresAround the Bottom of the System Bottom featuresNEC Cable PortBar About the NEC Cable PortBarNEC Cable PortBar power connectors About NEC Wireless LANGetting Started VersaGlide features NEC VersaGlide TouchpadGetting Started Power Sources for Your NEC Versa VersaGlide AdjustmentsVersaGlide Tips Connecting the AC Adapter AC AdapterAC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Powering On Your SystemSystem Batteries Primary BatterySecondary Battery Cmos BatteryUsing the Primary Battery Determining Battery StatusPrimary battery Low Battery Status Returning the Battery to its Normal StateExtending Battery Life Replacing the Battery Battery HandlingRemoving the battery Locating the battery bay release latchInserting the battery Charging the BatteryPrecautions for Recharging the Battery Battery PrecautionsUsing a Secondary Battery Secondary Battery PrecautionsReplacing the Secondary Battery System Care Precautions for System UseStorage Requirements Routine CleaningUsing the Bios Setup Utility Introducing Bios Setup Entering Bios SetupUsing the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main MenuLooking at Screens Advanced Bios SetupChecking/Setting System Parameters Using KeysBios Setup Key Functions Resetting System Parameters Main MenuMain Menu Advanced Menu Advanced MenuSecurity Menu System Security SetupEstablishing Passwords Password ProtectionFingerPrint Protection Hard Disk Drive PasswordsChanging Hard Disk Drive Passwords Establishing Hard Disk Drive PasswordsMoving the Hard Disk Drive Using Hard Disk Drive Password ProtectionPower Menu Power MenuUsing the Bios Setup Utility Exit Menu Boot MenuWindows 2000 Power Options Properties Managing System PowerPower Schemes Windows 2000 Power SchemesAlarms Windows 2000 AlarmsAdvanced Windows 2000 Power MeterWindows 2000 Advanced Windows 2000 HibernateWindows 2000 and Intel SpeedStep Technology Windows 98 SE Power Management PropertiesWindows 98 SE Power Schemes Windows 98 SE Power Meter Windows 98 SE AlarmsWindows 98 SE Advanced Windows 98 SE HibernateAdvanced Windows Windows 98 SE and Intel SpeedStep Technology Windows Power Management StatesWindows Power Management Behavior Recognizing the Windows Power Management StatesChecking Switch Settings Accessing SwitchesLocating the Mini PCI/MDC bay cover Default switch settings Looking at Switch SettingsObtaining the Bios Update Updating the BiosPerforming the Bios Update Preparing the Bios Update DisketteUsing the Bios Setup Utility NEC CD-RW CD Using the Operating System and UtilitiesDesktop Icons Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows Introduction WindowsWindows 98 Second Edition Taskbar IconsUsing the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar Icons NEC Customize Utility Screen Using the NEC Customize UtilityNEC Utilities NEC Customize UtilityPhdisk Utility for Windows 98 SE Preparing Your System for the Phdisk UtilityRunning the Phdisk Utility Create Partition Create File Reboot Exit SoftDVD Player CD Applet for Intel SpeedStep2 TechnologyApplication and Driver CD Launching the A&D CD with WindowsLaunching the A&D CD with Windows 98 SE Personal Code Setting Utility Installing the A&D CD SoftwareApplication and Driver CD Dialog Box Identifying Personal Code Setting Buttons Locating Personal Code Setting buttonsEstablishing Personal Codes Clearing a Personal Code NEC Info Center Using the Personal Code to Access the SystemBringing the System Out of a Power-Saving Mode Installing the NEC Info CenterPartitionMagic Special Edition Uninstalling the NEC Info CenterGuidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CDFull Disk Drive Restore Product Recovery CD OptionsUsing the Operating System and Utilities Partition Only Restore One-Touch Start Button Settings Utility Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the System Drives and Bays Using the System Drives and Bays NEC Modular Bay SlotNEC VersaBay IV Slot Installing the Phoenix BaySwap Utility Using the Phoenix BaySwap UtilityPhoenix BaySwap Utility Removing a Device from the NEC Modular Bay Slot Locating NEC Modular Bay featuresInstalling a Device in the NEC Modular Bay Slot Removing a Device from the NEC VersaBay IV SlotLocating the NEC VersaBay IV release latch Removing a device from the VersaBay IV slot Installing a Device in the NEC VersaBay IV SlotInserting a device into the NEC VersaBay IV slot Variable-Speed CD-ROM DriveCD-ROM drive features CD LoadingCD Care Changing the Auto Play Setting Variable-Speed DVD-ROM Drive Variable-Speed CD-RW DriveCombination CD-RW and DVD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM drive featuresMemory Modules Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive featuresMemory bay cover and screw Removing the memory module Installing the memory module Communicating with Your NEC Versa Connecting the Modem MDC ModemCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Type II Extended Cards Mini PCI LANPC Cards Type II CardsCommunication Cards Storage CardsInterface Cards Other Cards PC Card SlotsInserting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Removing a CardAccessing the Internet Internet ConnectionsInternet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000 IR Port Sending and Receiving E-mailModifying the Internet and E-mail Shortcut Buttons Enabling Infrared Communications Enabling the IR PortUsing the IR Port Mini PCI Wireless LAN Enabling Wireless LAN in Bios SetupChecking Your Wireless Connection Client Manager Status Viewing/Changing Configuration SettingsCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for TravelTraveling Tips Getting Through Customs Using Power ConnectionsConnecting to the Internet Connecting Using a ModemConnecting Using a LAN Traveling Tips Using External Devices Connecting an external keyboard/mouse Using External DevicesKeyboard/Mouse USB Device Connecting a USB deviceSerial Devices Connecting a serial deviceConnecting the PortBar Disconnecting the PortBarNEC Cable PortBar Monitor Connecting a monitorVideo Supported Device Connecting an S-Video supported deviceIeee 1394 Devices Connecting an Ieee 1394 deviceParallel Devices Connecting a parallel printerAudio Options Audio Video Multimedia Applications Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia AudioRecording CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Input MicrophonePlaying Back Video Using HeadphonesUsing the Built-In Speakers Using External Stereo SpeakersUsing Digital Video Files Using Animation FilesMultimedia Applications Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System ProblemsProblem Checklist TroubleshootingSolving System Problems Startup Problems Post Error Messages Post Error MessagesIf You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact InformationWeb Site Mail to Support Services Support ServicesSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentAdjust Your Chair Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Adjust Your Input DevicesSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 Vary Your WorkdayPre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications System Components SpecificationsSpecifications B-3 LCD Diskette Drive Specifications B-5CD-RW Drive DVD-ROM and CD-RW Combination Drive Specifications B-7MDC Modem built-in Specifications B-9 DimensionsInterrupts Interrupt ControllersSpecifications B-11 Memory MapSystem Memory Map Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions External MouseDisplay Diskette Drive Frequently Asked Questions C-3How do I format a diskette? BootingFrequently Asked Questions C-5 Power ManagementHow do I bring my system out of Standby mode? Miscellaneous Frequently Asked Questions C-7How do I save a file? Glossary GlossaryBps a unit of transmission. Also called baud rate Electronic timer used to synchronize computer operations Hz a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second Connection that enables two devices to communicate MB 1,048,576 bytes Interface that communicates multiple data bits at a time Picture elements. Tiny dots that make up a screen image An interface that communicates information one bit at a time Pdif To record or store information to a storage device Index IndexIndex Index Index Index Index Index Index Regulatory Statements Regulatory StatementsFCC Statement for United States Only Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementLCD Panel Disposal Battery ReplacementBattery Disposal European Community Directive Conformance StatementDeclaration of Conformity