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NEC L320 manual Using the Bios Setup Utility

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Using the BIOS Setup Utility

Introducing BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Checking/Setting System Parameters

Managing System Power

TChecking Switch Settings Updating the BIOS

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NEC L320 manual Using the Bios Setup Utility

Contents

Versa L320 Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Using the Operating System and Utilities Vi Contents Traveling Tips Solving System Problems Viii ContentsUsing This Guide Using This GuideText Conventions Related DocumentsIntroducing the NEC Versa Before You Begin Introducing the NEC VersaAbout Your NEC Versa L320 Notebook NEC Versa L320 notebook computerAround the Front of the System Opening Your SystemBase Unit LCD panel and base unitControl Panel Control panel Power ButtonSecurity and Personal Code Buttons Control panel LEDs Shortcut ButtonsStatus LEDs Power Status LEDs Operating Status LEDsKeyboard Panel KeyboardIntroducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Front Features Front featuresBack features Around the Back of the SystemLeft-side features Around the Left Side of the SystemRight side features Around the Right Side of the SystemBottom features Around the Bottom of the SystemAbout the NEC Cable PortBar NEC Cable PortBarAbout NEC Wireless LAN NEC Cable PortBar power connectorsGetting Started Getting Started VersaGlide featuresNEC VersaGlide Touchpad VersaGlide Tips Power Sources for Your NEC VersaVersaGlide Adjustments AC adapter Connecting the AC AdapterAC Adapter Powering On Your System Connecting the AC adapterPrimary Battery Secondary BatteryCmos Battery System BatteriesPrimary battery Using the Primary BatteryDetermining Battery Status Extending Battery Life Low Battery StatusReturning the Battery to its Normal State Battery Handling Replacing the BatteryLocating the battery bay release latch Removing the batteryCharging the Battery Inserting the batteryBattery Precautions Precautions for Recharging the BatteryReplacing the Secondary Battery Using a Secondary BatterySecondary Battery Precautions Precautions for System Use System CareRoutine Cleaning Storage RequirementsUsing the Bios Setup Utility Using the Bios Setup Utility Introducing Bios SetupEntering Bios Setup Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main MenuAdvanced Bios Setup Looking at ScreensBios Setup Key Functions Checking/Setting System ParametersUsing Keys Main Menu Resetting System ParametersMain Menu Advanced Menu Advanced MenuSystem Security Setup Security MenuPassword Protection Establishing PasswordsHard Disk Drive Passwords FingerPrint ProtectionEstablishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Changing Hard Disk Drive PasswordsUsing Hard Disk Drive Password Protection Moving the Hard Disk DrivePower Menu Power MenuUsing the Bios Setup Utility Boot Menu Exit MenuManaging System Power Windows 2000 Power Options PropertiesWindows 2000 Power Schemes Power SchemesWindows 2000 Alarms AlarmsWindows 2000 Power Meter Windows 2000 AdvancedWindows 2000 Hibernate AdvancedWindows 98 SE Power Management Properties Windows 2000 and Intel SpeedStep TechnologyWindows 98 SE Power Schemes Windows 98 SE Alarms Windows 98 SE Power MeterAdvanced Windows Windows 98 SE AdvancedWindows 98 SE Hibernate Windows Power Management States Windows 98 SE and Intel SpeedStep TechnologyRecognizing the Windows Power Management States Windows Power Management BehaviorLocating the Mini PCI/MDC bay cover Checking Switch SettingsAccessing Switches Looking at Switch Settings Default switch settingsUpdating the Bios Obtaining the Bios UpdatePreparing the Bios Update Diskette Performing the Bios UpdateUsing the Bios Setup Utility Using the Operating System and Utilities NEC CD-RW CDUsing the Operating System and Utilities Windows IntroductionWindows Desktop IconsTaskbar Icons Windows 98 Second EditionUsing the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar Icons Using the NEC Customize Utility NEC UtilitiesNEC Customize Utility NEC Customize Utility ScreenRunning the Phdisk Utility Phdisk Utility for Windows 98 SEPreparing Your System for the Phdisk Utility Create Partition Create File Reboot Exit Applet for Intel SpeedStep2 Technology SoftDVD Player CDLaunching the A&D CD with Windows 98 SE Application and Driver CDLaunching the A&D CD with Windows Application and Driver CD Dialog Box Personal Code Setting UtilityInstalling the A&D CD Software Establishing Personal Codes Identifying Personal Code Setting ButtonsLocating Personal Code Setting buttons Clearing a Personal Code Using the Personal Code to Access the System Bringing the System Out of a Power-Saving ModeInstalling the NEC Info Center NEC Info CenterUninstalling the NEC Info Center PartitionMagic Special EditionProduct Recovery CD Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CDProduct Recovery CD Options Full Disk Drive RestoreUsing 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 NEC VersaBay IV Slot Using the System Drives and BaysNEC Modular Bay Slot Phoenix BaySwap Utility Installing the Phoenix BaySwap UtilityUsing the Phoenix BaySwap Utility Locating NEC Modular Bay features Removing a Device from the NEC Modular Bay SlotLocating the NEC VersaBay IV release latch Installing a Device in the NEC Modular Bay SlotRemoving a Device from the NEC VersaBay IV Slot Installing a Device in the NEC VersaBay IV Slot Removing a device from the VersaBay IV slotVariable-Speed CD-ROM Drive Inserting a device into the NEC VersaBay IV slotCD Care CD-ROM drive featuresCD Loading Changing the Auto Play Setting Variable-Speed CD-RW Drive Variable-Speed DVD-ROM DriveDVD-ROM drive features Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM DriveCombination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive features Memory ModulesMemory bay cover and screw Removing the memory module Installing the memory module Communicating with Your NEC Versa Communicating with Your NEC Versa Connecting the ModemMDC Modem Mini PCI LAN PC CardsType II Cards Type II Extended CardsInterface Cards Communication CardsStorage Cards Inserting a PC Card Other CardsPC Card Slots Removing a Card Inserting a PC CardInternet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000 Accessing the InternetInternet Connections Modifying the Internet and E-mail Shortcut Buttons IR PortSending and Receiving E-mail Enabling the IR Port Enabling Infrared CommunicationsUsing the IR Port Checking Your Wireless Connection Mini PCI Wireless LANEnabling Wireless LAN in Bios Setup Viewing/Changing Configuration Settings Client Manager StatusCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Traveling Tips Traveling Tips Preparing for TravelPacking for Travel Using Power Connections Getting Through CustomsConnecting Using a LAN Connecting to the InternetConnecting Using a Modem Traveling Tips Using External Devices Keyboard/Mouse Connecting an external keyboard/mouseUsing External Devices Connecting a USB device USB DeviceConnecting a serial device Serial DevicesNEC Cable PortBar Connecting the PortBarDisconnecting the PortBar Connecting a monitor MonitorConnecting an S-Video supported device Video Supported DeviceConnecting an Ieee 1394 device Ieee 1394 DevicesConnecting a parallel printer Parallel DevicesAudio Options Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia ApplicationsRecording Using MultimediaAudio Playing Back CD-ROM/DVD-ROM InputMicrophone Using Headphones Using the Built-In SpeakersUsing External Stereo Speakers VideoMultimedia Applications Using Digital Video FilesUsing Animation Files Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need AssistanceSolving System Problems Problem ChecklistTroubleshooting Startup Problems Post Error Messages Post Error MessagesIf You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information Getting Service and SupportWeb Site Support Services Mail to Support ServicesSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for YouArrange Your Equipment Adjust Your ChairSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or MonitorPre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Vary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications Specifications System ComponentsSpecifications B-3 LCD Specifications B-5 Diskette DriveCD-RW Drive Specifications B-7 DVD-ROM and CD-RW Combination DriveMDC Modem built-in Dimensions Specifications B-9Interrupt Controllers InterruptsSystem Memory Map Specifications B-11Memory Map Frequently Asked Questions Display Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse Frequently Asked Questions C-3 Diskette DriveBooting How do I format a diskette?Power Management Frequently Asked Questions C-5How do I bring my system out of Standby mode? Frequently Asked Questions C-7 MiscellaneousHow 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 FCC Statement for United States OnlyCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory StatementsBattery Replacement Battery DisposalEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement LCD Panel DisposalDeclaration of Conformity