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NEC Versa Series manual

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Page Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Using This Guide ContentsContents 1 Introducing Your NEC Versa4 Using the Operating System and Utilities 3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility5 Using the System Drives and Bays iv Contents9 Using Multimedia 8 Using Peripheral Devices6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa 7 Traveling Tips11 Getting Service and Support 10 Solving System ProblemsA Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment B SpecificationsUsing This Guide Using This Guideviii Using This Guide Text SetupRelated Documents Before You Begin About Your NEC Versa Notebook Introducing Your NEC VersaAround the Front of the System Around the Back of the System Around the Left Side of the System1-2 Introducing Your NEC Versa Before You BeginAround the Front of the System About Your NEC Versa NotebookNEC Versa notebook computer Introducing Your NEC VersaBase Unit LCD PanelLCD panel and base unit 1-4 Introducing Your NEC VersaIntroducing Your NEC Versa Operating status LEDsKeyboard Keyboard Panel1-6 Introducing Your NEC Versa Introducing Your NEC Versa Fn-F11 - decreases the system speaker volumeFeatures on the front of the system Front Features1-8 Introducing Your NEC Versa Around the Back of the System Left-side featuresAround the Left Side of the System Introducing Your NEC VersaAround the Right Side of the System Right-side features1-10 Introducing Your NEC Versa Introducing Your NEC Versa Power ButtonAround the Bottom of the System Bottom features1-12 Introducing Your NEC Versa AC Adapter Primary Battery Pack Secondary Battery Pack NEC VersaGlide Touchpad Power Sources for Your NEC Versa notebookGetting Started System Batteries System CareVersaGlide NEC VersaGlide Touchpad2-2 Getting Started Making VersaGlide Adjustments Power Sources for Your NEC Versa NotebookAC Adapter VersaGlide TipsAC adapter Connecting the AC Adapter2-4 Getting Started Getting Started Connecting the AC adapterSecondary Battery Pack Primary Battery PackPowering On Your System Secondary Lithium-Ion batteryLow Battery Status Determining Battery StatusGetting Started Extending Battery Life Returning the Battery to its Normal StateBattery Handling Replacing the BatteryGetting Started Locating the battery bay release latchInserting the battery Removing the battery2-10 Getting Started Battery Precautions Charging the BatteryGetting Started CMOS Battery Precautions for Recharging the BatteryOptional Battery System BatteriesSystem Care Precautions for System UseGetting Started Storage Requirements Routine Cleaning2-14 Getting Started Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Managing System Power Using the BIOS Setup UtilityUpdating the BIOS Configuring the Switch Settings Entering BIOS Setup Introducing BIOS Setup3-2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility How to Use Setup BIOS Setup Main MenuMain Setup Menu Using the BIOS Setup Utility3-4 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Setup Key FunctionsMain Menu Items Main MenuUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Settings default is bold 3-6 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityMain Menu Items Menu ItemUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Internal HDD Submenu ItemsSettings default is bold Menu ItemAdvanced Menu 3-8 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityInternal HDD Submenu Items Using the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced MenuSettings default is bold Disabled suppresses the logo screen duringSecurity Menu 3-10 Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySecurity Menu Items Boot Menu Settings Boot MenuExit Menu Exit Menu ItemsWindows 2000 Power Options Properties Managing System Power3-12 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Exit Menu ItemsPower Schemes Windows 2000 Power SchemesUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 2000 Power Meter Windows 2000 AlarmsAlarms 3-14 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 2000 Hibernate Windows 2000 AdvancedAdvanced Using the BIOS Setup UtilityRecognizing the Windows 2000 Power Management States Windows 2000 Power Management StatesWindows 2000 Power Management Behavior 3-16 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityObtaining the BIOS Update Updating the BIOSPreparing the BIOS Update Diskette Using the BIOS Setup Utility3-18 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Performing the BIOS UpdateAccessing the DIP Switch Configuring the Switch SettingsMemory module bay cover and screw Using the BIOS Setup UtilityDefault switch settings Identifying the Switch Settings3-20 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 1. Replace the memory module bay cover and screw Using the BIOS Setup Utility2. Turn over the system Product Recovery CD Using the Operating System and UtilitiesMicrosoft Windows Introduction Transmeta LongRun Utility Microsoft Windows Introduction 4-2 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows Desktop IconsTaskbar Icons Using the Operating System and Utilities4-4 Using the Operating System and Utilities Setting LongRun PropertiesTransmeta LongRun Utility LongRun utility status barGuidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CDProduct Recovery CD Options Using the Operating System and Utilities4-6 Using the Operating System and Utilities Full Disk Drive RestoreUsing the Operating System and Utilities Partition Only Restore4-8 Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the Operating System and Utilities External Floppy Diskette Drive External Variable-Speed CD-ROM Drive Using the System Drives and BaysHard Disk Drive Memory Modules External Floppy Diskette Drive 5-2 Using the System Drives and BaysExternal floppy diskette drive and cable Disconnecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive Connecting the External Floppy Diskette DriveConnecting the external floppy diskette drive Using the System Drives and BaysExternal CD-ROM drive, left and front 5-4 Using the System Drives and BaysCD-ROM drive cable External CD-ROM drive, right and rearUsing the System Drives and Bays Connecting the CD-ROM drive Using the CD-ROM Drive with your NEC Versa Notebook5-6 Using the System Drives and Bays Inserting a CD Opening the CD-ROM drive coverUsing the System Drives and Bays 5-8 Using the System Drives and Bays Disconnecting the CD-ROM DriveCD Care Memory Modules Hard Disk DriveUsing the System Drives and Bays 5-10 Using the System Drives and Bays Installing a Memory ModuleLocating the memory module bay Removing the screw and bay coverInstalling a memory module Memory module featuresUsing the System Drives and Bays 5-12 Using the System Drives and Bays Removing an installed memory modulePC Cards Mini PCI LAN Internal Modem Internet Connections IR Port Communicating with Your NEC VersaType II Cards PC CardsType II Extended Cards Communication CardsOther Cards Storage CardsPC Card Slots Communicating with Your NEC VersaRemoving a PC Card Inserting a PC CardInserting a PC Card 6-4 Communicating with Your NEC VersaConnecting the Mini PCI LAN Connecting the Mini PCI LANMini PCI LAN Communicating with Your NEC VersaConnecting the RJ-11 telephone cable Connecting the Internal ModemInternal Modem 6-6 Communicating with Your NEC VersaIR Port Internet ConnectionsCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Enabling/Disabling the IR Port in Windows Using the IR Port6-8 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Getting Through Customs Connecting to the Internet Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power ConnectionsTraveling Tips Packing for Travel Preparing for Travel7-2 Traveling Tips Getting Through Customs Using Power ConnectionsTraveling Tips Connecting Using a Modem Connecting to the InternetConnecting Using a LAN 7-4 Traveling TipsTraveling Tips Plug the LAN cable into your system and the LAN connector in the room or hall where you want to access the InternetExternal Monitor External Audio Options USB Devices Using Peripheral Devices8-2 Using External Devices Connecting a monitorExternal Monitor External Audio Options Using External DevicesAudio ports 8-4 Using External Devices Connecting USB devicesUSB Devices Audio Video Multimedia Applications Using MultimediaAudio 9-2 Using MultimediaRecording Microphone Using MultimediaMixing Playing BackUsing the Built-In Speaker Using HeadphonesUsing External Stereo Speakers Using Digital Video FilesMultimedia Applications Using Animation FilesUsing Multimedia Problem Checklist Start-Up Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System ProblemsTroubleshooting Problem Checklist10-2 Solving System Problems Solving System Problems Start-Up ProblemsTroubleshooting Post Error Messages Post Error Messages10-4 Solving System Problems Solving System Problems Post Error MessagesResolution MessageBeep Codes 10-6 Solving System ProblemsBeep Codes Post Error MessagesSolving System Problems If You Need AssistanceBeep Codes Service and Support Contact Information Web Site FTP Site Getting Service and SupportSupport Services Email/Fax to Support Services 11-2 Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact InformationWeb Site Getting Service and SupportFTP Site Email/Fax to Support Services Support Services11-4 Getting Service and Support Adjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input Devices Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentAdjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your EquipmentMaking Your Computer Work for You A-2 Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentAdjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your ChairSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Arrange Your EquipmentA-4 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Screen or MonitorVary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A-6 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment System Components Memory Map Interrupt Controllers SpecificationsB-2 Specifications Random Access MemorySystem Components System ProcessorInput/Output I/O Facilities Specifications B-3Speakers PC Card SlotsKeyboard B-4 SpecificationsExternal Floppy Diskette Drive Hard Disk DriveSpecifications B-5 Power24X-Maximum/10x Minimum Variable Speed CD-ROM Drive Mini PCI LAN/Xircom Modem ComboDimensions Battery PackWeight B-6 SpecificationsMemory Map Specifications B-7System Memory Map Memory SpaceInterrupt Controllers B-8 SpecificationsExternal Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting Frequently Asked QuestionsPower Management Miscellaneous C-2 Frequently Asked Questions What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode?External Mouse DisplayWhy cant I boot from the external USB diskette drive? Why do certain PC Cards cause my battery life to drop noticeably?Frequently Asked Questions C-3 Diskette DriveWhat happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive? C-4 Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I format a diskette? What type of diskette do I use in my diskette drive?Power Management BootingWhat is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot? Does my system come with power management features enabled?What is the function of Suspend-to-File Hibernation? What is the purpose of Suspend to RAM Standby?C-6 Frequently Asked Questions How do I bring my system out of Standby mode?Frequently Asked Questions C-7 What is a time-out?Miscellaneous How do I set the time and date?How do I find help in a Windows application? C-8 Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I save a file? Frequently Asked Questions C-9 Im having a problem using the IR port. What can I do?Glossary Glossary2 Glossary Glossary 4 Glossary Glossary 6 Glossary Glossary 8 Glossary Glossary 10 Glossary Zoomed Video GlossaryIndex-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 FCC Statement for United States Only Regulatory StatementsCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory StatementsBattery and LCD Panel Disposal Battery ReplacementEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration NumbersNEC Computers Inc DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYNEC Versa DayLite/UltraLite We, the Responsible Party