Keyboard/Mouse, Connecting an external keyboard/mouse | NEC L320

Keyboard/Mouse

You can add a full-size PS/2-style keyboard or PS/2-style mouse to your NEC Versa using the Plug and Play feature. The PS/2-style keyboard and the PS/2-style mouse are warm insertable, allowing you to connect the devices while the NEC Versa is powered on. You can continue to use the system keyboard and VersaGlide touchpad while an external keyboard or mouse is connected.

Note For information about disabling the VersaGlide while an external mouse is connected, see “Advanced Menu” in Chapter 3. The PS/2 Mouse parameter in the Advanced menu lets you enable or disable the VersaGlide touchpad.

To connect an external keyboard or mouse, simply put the system into a suspended state, connect the device to the keyboard/mouse port, then resume the system when the connection is secure. You are now ready to use your external keyboard or mouse.

Connecting an external keyboard/mouse

8-2 Using External Devices

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NEC L320 manual Keyboard/Mouse, Connecting an external keyboard/mouse, Using External Devices

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 Problems Using This Guide Using This Guide Related Documents Text Conventions Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Before You Begin NEC Versa L320 notebook computer About Your NEC Versa L320 Notebook Opening Your System Around the Front of the SystemBase Unit LCD panel and base unit Control Panel Power Button Security and Personal Code ButtonsControl panel Shortcut Buttons Status LEDsControl panel LEDs Operating Status LEDs Power Status LEDs Keyboard Keyboard Panel Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Front features Front Features Around the Back of the System Back features Around the Left Side of the System Left-side features Around the Right Side of the System Right side features Around the Bottom of the System Bottom features NEC Cable PortBar About the NEC Cable PortBar NEC Cable PortBar power connectors About NEC Wireless LAN Getting 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 System Secondary Battery Primary BatteryCmos Battery System Batteries Using the Primary Battery Determining Battery StatusPrimary battery Low Battery Status Returning the Battery to its Normal StateExtending Battery Life Replacing the Battery Battery Handling Removing the battery Locating the battery bay release latch Inserting the battery Charging the Battery Precautions for Recharging the Battery Battery Precautions Using a Secondary Battery Secondary Battery PrecautionsReplacing the Secondary Battery System Care Precautions for System Use Storage Requirements Routine Cleaning Using the Bios Setup Utility Introducing Bios Setup Entering Bios SetupUsing the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main Menu Looking at Screens Advanced Bios Setup Checking/Setting System Parameters Using KeysBios Setup Key Functions Resetting System Parameters Main MenuMain Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Security Menu System Security Setup Establishing Passwords Password Protection FingerPrint Protection Hard Disk Drive Passwords Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Moving the Hard Disk Drive Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection Power Menu Power Menu Using the Bios Setup Utility Exit Menu Boot Menu Windows 2000 Power Options Properties Managing System Power Power Schemes Windows 2000 Power Schemes Alarms Windows 2000 Alarms Windows 2000 Advanced Windows 2000 Power MeterWindows 2000 Hibernate Advanced Windows 2000 and Intel SpeedStep Technology Windows 98 SE Power Management Properties Windows 98 SE Power Schemes Windows 98 SE Power Meter Windows 98 SE Alarms Windows 98 SE Advanced Windows 98 SE HibernateAdvanced Windows Windows 98 SE and Intel SpeedStep Technology Windows Power Management States Windows Power Management Behavior Recognizing the Windows Power Management States Checking Switch Settings Accessing SwitchesLocating the Mini PCI/MDC bay cover Default switch settings Looking at Switch Settings Obtaining the Bios Update Updating the Bios Performing the Bios Update Preparing the Bios Update Diskette Using the Bios Setup Utility NEC CD-RW CD Using the Operating System and Utilities Windows Introduction Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows Desktop Icons Windows 98 Second Edition Taskbar Icons Using the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar Icons NEC Utilities Using the NEC Customize UtilityNEC Customize Utility NEC Customize Utility Screen Phdisk 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 Technology Application 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 Bringing the System Out of a Power-Saving Mode Using the Personal Code to Access the SystemInstalling the NEC Info Center NEC Info Center PartitionMagic Special Edition Uninstalling the NEC Info Center Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CD Full Disk Drive Restore Product Recovery CD Options Using 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 features Installing 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 Slot Inserting a device into the NEC VersaBay IV slot Variable-Speed CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM drive features CD LoadingCD Care Changing the Auto Play Setting Variable-Speed DVD-ROM Drive Variable-Speed CD-RW Drive Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM drive features Memory Modules Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive features Memory 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 PC Cards Mini PCI LANType II Cards Type II Extended Cards Communication Cards Storage CardsInterface Cards Other Cards PC Card SlotsInserting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Removing a Card Accessing 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 Port Using the IR Port Mini PCI Wireless LAN Enabling Wireless LAN in Bios SetupChecking Your Wireless Connection Client Manager Status Viewing/Changing Configuration Settings Communicating with Your NEC Versa Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for TravelTraveling Tips Getting Through Customs Using Power Connections Connecting 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 device Serial Devices Connecting a serial device Connecting the PortBar Disconnecting the PortBarNEC Cable PortBar Monitor Connecting a monitor Video Supported Device Connecting an S-Video supported device Ieee 1394 Devices Connecting an Ieee 1394 device Parallel Devices Connecting a parallel printer Audio Options Audio Video Multimedia Applications Using Multimedia Using Multimedia AudioRecording CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Input MicrophonePlaying Back Using the Built-In Speakers Using HeadphonesUsing External Stereo Speakers Video Using Digital Video Files Using Animation FilesMultimedia Applications Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System Problems Problem Checklist TroubleshootingSolving System Problems Startup Problems Post Error Messages Post Error Messages If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information Web Site Mail to Support Services Support Services Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Chair Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Adjust Your Input Devices Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 Vary Your WorkdayPre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications System Components Specifications Specifications B-3 LCD Diskette Drive Specifications B-5 CD-RW Drive DVD-ROM and CD-RW Combination Drive Specifications B-7 MDC Modem built-in Specifications B-9 Dimensions Interrupts Interrupt Controllers Specifications B-11 Memory MapSystem Memory Map Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions External MouseDisplay Diskette Drive Frequently Asked Questions C-3 How do I format a diskette? Booting Frequently Asked Questions C-5 Power Management How do I bring my system out of Standby mode? Miscellaneous Frequently Asked Questions C-7 How do I save a file? Glossary Glossary Bps 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 Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index FCC Statement for United States Only Regulatory StatementsCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory Statements Battery Disposal Battery ReplacementEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement LCD Panel Disposal Declaration of Conformity