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NEC L320 manual Using the System Drives and Bays

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Using the System Drives and Bays

NEC Modular Bay Slot

NEC VersaBay IV Slot

Phoenix BaySwap Utility

Variable-Speed CD-ROM Drive

Variable-Speed CD-RW Drive

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NEC L320 manual Using the System Drives and Bays

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 Control panel Power ButtonSecurity and Personal Code Buttons Control panel LEDs Shortcut ButtonsStatus 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 Getting Started VersaGlide featuresNEC VersaGlide Touchpad VersaGlide Tips Power Sources for Your NEC VersaVersaGlide Adjustments AC adapter Connecting the AC AdapterAC Adapter Connecting the AC adapter Powering On Your SystemSystem Batteries Primary BatterySecondary Battery Cmos BatteryPrimary battery Using the Primary BatteryDetermining Battery Status Extending Battery Life Low Battery StatusReturning the Battery to its Normal State Replacing the Battery Battery HandlingRemoving the battery Locating the battery bay release latchInserting the battery Charging the BatteryPrecautions for Recharging the Battery Battery PrecautionsReplacing the Secondary Battery Using a Secondary BatterySecondary Battery Precautions System Care Precautions for System UseStorage Requirements Routine CleaningUsing the Bios Setup Utility Using the Bios Setup Utility Introducing Bios SetupEntering Bios Setup Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main MenuLooking at Screens Advanced Bios SetupBios Setup Key Functions Checking/Setting System ParametersUsing Keys Main Menu Resetting System ParametersMain 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 AlarmsAdvanced Windows Windows 98 SE AdvancedWindows 98 SE Hibernate Windows 98 SE and Intel SpeedStep Technology Windows Power Management StatesWindows Power Management Behavior Recognizing the Windows Power Management StatesLocating the Mini PCI/MDC bay cover Checking Switch SettingsAccessing Switches 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 UtilityRunning the Phdisk Utility Phdisk Utility for Windows 98 SEPreparing Your System for the Phdisk Utility Create Partition Create File Reboot Exit SoftDVD Player CD Applet for Intel SpeedStep2 TechnologyLaunching 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 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 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 Removing a Device from the NEC Modular Bay Slot Locating NEC Modular Bay featuresLocating the NEC VersaBay IV release latch Installing a Device in the NEC Modular Bay SlotRemoving a Device from the NEC VersaBay IV Slot 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 Care CD-ROM drive featuresCD Loading 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 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Connecting the ModemMDC Modem Type II Extended Cards Mini PCI LANPC Cards Type II CardsInterface Cards Communication CardsStorage Cards Inserting a PC Card Other CardsPC Card Slots Inserting a PC Card Removing a 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 Infrared Communications Enabling the IR PortUsing the IR Port Checking Your Wireless Connection Mini PCI Wireless LANEnabling Wireless LAN in Bios Setup Client Manager Status Viewing/Changing Configuration SettingsCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Traveling Tips Traveling Tips Preparing for TravelPacking for Travel Getting Through Customs Using Power ConnectionsConnecting Using a LAN Connecting to the InternetConnecting Using a Modem Traveling Tips Using External Devices Keyboard/Mouse Connecting an external keyboard/mouseUsing External Devices USB Device Connecting a USB deviceSerial Devices Connecting a serial deviceNEC Cable PortBar Connecting the PortBarDisconnecting the 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 MultimediaRecording Using MultimediaAudio Playing Back CD-ROM/DVD-ROM InputMicrophone Video Using HeadphonesUsing the Built-In Speakers Using External Stereo SpeakersMultimedia Applications Using Digital Video FilesUsing Animation Files Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System ProblemsSolving System Problems Problem ChecklistTroubleshooting 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 EnvironmentArrange Your Equipment Adjust Your ChairSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Adjust Your Input DevicesPre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Vary Your Workday 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 ControllersSystem Memory Map Specifications B-11Memory Map Frequently Asked Questions Display Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse 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