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NEC Versa Series manual LCD Panel, Base Unit, LCD panel and base unit, Introducing Your NEC Versa

Models: Versa Series

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LCD Panel

Your NEC Versa comes with a 10.4-inch color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position. To adjust the viewing angle, gently tilt the LCD panel into position. The primary battery is located behind the display. The Versa UltraLite has an Extended Graphics Array (XGA) backlit panel. The Versa DayLite has a TFT Super Video Graphics Array (SVGA) reflective panel.

To adjust the LCD panel brightness press the Fn-F8and Fn-F9functions keys. For more details about using the system’s function keys, see the topic later in this chapter, “Keyboard Panel.”

Base Unit

The base unit of your NEC Versa offers the following features, described after the figure.

After extended use, the surface of the base unit, below the keyboard, may become hot to the touch.

LCD panel and base unit

A – Operating Status LEDs	D – NEC VersaGlide touchpad
B – LCD Panel	E – Speaker
C – Microphone	F – Keyboard

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NEC Versa Series manual LCD Panel, Base Unit, LCD panel and base unit, Introducing Your NEC Versa

Contents

Page Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Using This GuideContents 1 Introducing Your NEC Versa3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 4 Using the Operating System and Utilities5 Using the System Drives and Bays iv Contents8 Using Peripheral Devices 9 Using Multimedia6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa 7 Traveling Tips10 Solving System Problems 11 Getting Service and SupportA Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment B SpecificationsUsing This Guide Using This GuideText Setup viii Using This GuideRelated Documents Introducing Your NEC Versa Before You Begin About Your NEC Versa NotebookAround the Front of the System Around the Back of the System Around the Left Side of the SystemBefore You Begin 1-2 Introducing Your NEC VersaAbout Your NEC Versa Notebook Around the Front of the SystemNEC Versa notebook computer Introducing Your NEC VersaLCD Panel Base UnitLCD panel and base unit 1-4 Introducing Your NEC VersaOperating status LEDs Introducing Your NEC VersaKeyboard Panel Keyboard1-6 Introducing Your NEC Versa Fn-F11 - decreases the system speaker volume Introducing Your NEC VersaFront Features Features on the front of the system1-8 Introducing Your NEC Versa Left-side features Around the Back of the SystemAround the Left Side of the System Introducing Your NEC VersaRight-side features Around the Right Side of the System1-10 Introducing Your NEC Versa Power Button Introducing Your NEC VersaBottom features Around the Bottom of the System1-12 Introducing Your NEC Versa NEC VersaGlide Touchpad Power Sources for Your NEC Versa notebook AC Adapter Primary Battery Pack Secondary Battery PackGetting Started System Batteries System CareNEC VersaGlide Touchpad VersaGlide2-2 Getting Started Power Sources for Your NEC Versa Notebook Making VersaGlide AdjustmentsAC Adapter VersaGlide TipsConnecting the AC Adapter AC adapter2-4 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Getting StartedPrimary Battery Pack Secondary Battery PackPowering On Your System Secondary Lithium-Ion batteryDetermining Battery Status Low Battery StatusGetting Started Returning the Battery to its Normal State Extending Battery LifeBattery Handling Replacing the BatteryLocating the battery bay release latch Getting StartedRemoving the battery Inserting the battery2-10 Getting Started Charging the Battery Battery PrecautionsGetting Started Precautions for Recharging the Battery CMOS BatteryOptional Battery System BatteriesPrecautions for System Use System CareGetting Started Routine Cleaning Storage Requirements2-14 Getting Started Using the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Managing System PowerUpdating the BIOS Configuring the Switch Settings Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup3-2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Main Menu How to Use SetupMain Setup Menu Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySetup Key Functions 3-4 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityMain Menu Main Menu ItemsUsing the BIOS Setup Utility 3-6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Settings default is boldMain Menu Items Menu ItemInternal HDD Submenu Items Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySettings default is bold Menu Item3-8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced MenuInternal HDD Submenu Items Advanced Menu Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySettings default is bold Disabled suppresses the logo screen during3-10 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Security MenuSecurity Menu Items Boot Menu Boot Menu SettingsExit Menu Exit Menu ItemsManaging System Power Windows 2000 Power Options Properties3-12 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Exit Menu ItemsWindows 2000 Power Schemes Power SchemesUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 2000 Alarms Windows 2000 Power MeterAlarms 3-14 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 2000 Advanced Windows 2000 HibernateAdvanced Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 2000 Power Management States Recognizing the Windows 2000 Power Management StatesWindows 2000 Power Management Behavior 3-16 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityUpdating the BIOS Obtaining the BIOS UpdatePreparing the BIOS Update Diskette Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPerforming the BIOS Update 3-18 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityConfiguring the Switch Settings Accessing the DIP SwitchMemory module bay cover and screw Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIdentifying the Switch Settings Default switch settings3-20 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Using the BIOS Setup Utility 1. Replace the memory module bay cover and screw2. Turn over the system Using the Operating System and Utilities Product Recovery CDMicrosoft Windows Introduction Transmeta LongRun Utility 4-2 Using the Operating System and Utilities Microsoft Windows IntroductionWindows Desktop IconsUsing the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar IconsSetting LongRun Properties 4-4 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesTransmeta LongRun Utility LongRun utility status barProduct Recovery CD Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CDProduct Recovery CD Options Using the Operating System and UtilitiesFull Disk Drive Restore 4-6 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesPartition Only Restore Using the Operating System and Utilities4-8 Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the System Drives and Bays External Floppy Diskette Drive External Variable-Speed CD-ROM DriveHard Disk Drive Memory Modules 5-2 Using the System Drives and Bays External Floppy Diskette DriveExternal floppy diskette drive and cable Connecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive Disconnecting the External Floppy Diskette DriveConnecting the external floppy diskette drive Using the System Drives and Bays5-4 Using the System Drives and Bays External CD-ROM drive, left and frontExternal CD-ROM drive, right and rear CD-ROM drive cableUsing the System Drives and Bays Using the CD-ROM Drive with your NEC Versa Notebook Connecting the CD-ROM drive5-6 Using the System Drives and Bays Opening the CD-ROM drive cover Inserting a CDUsing the System Drives and Bays Disconnecting the CD-ROM Drive 5-8 Using the System Drives and BaysCD Care Hard Disk Drive Memory ModulesUsing the System Drives and Bays Installing a Memory Module 5-10 Using the System Drives and BaysLocating the memory module bay Removing the screw and bay coverMemory module features Installing a memory moduleUsing the System Drives and Bays Removing an installed memory module 5-12 Using the System Drives and BaysCommunicating with Your NEC Versa PC Cards Mini PCI LAN Internal Modem Internet Connections IR PortPC Cards Type II CardsType II Extended Cards Communication CardsStorage Cards Other CardsPC Card Slots Communicating with Your NEC VersaInserting a PC Card Removing 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 Internal Modem Connecting the RJ-11 telephone cableInternal Modem 6-6 Communicating with Your NEC VersaInternet Connections IR PortCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Using the IR Port Enabling/Disabling the IR Port in Windows6-8 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Connecting to the InternetTraveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel7-2 Traveling Tips Using Power Connections Getting Through CustomsTraveling Tips Connecting to the Internet Connecting Using a ModemConnecting Using a LAN 7-4 Traveling TipsPlug the LAN cable into your system and the LAN connector in the room or hall where you want to access the Internet Traveling TipsUsing Peripheral Devices External Monitor External Audio Options USB DevicesConnecting a monitor 8-2 Using External DevicesExternal Monitor Using External Devices External Audio OptionsAudio ports Connecting USB devices 8-4 Using External DevicesUSB Devices Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications9-2 Using Multimedia AudioRecording Using Multimedia MicrophoneMixing Playing BackUsing Headphones Using the Built-In SpeakerUsing External Stereo Speakers Using Digital Video FilesUsing Animation Files Multimedia ApplicationsUsing Multimedia Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Start-Up Problems If You Need AssistanceProblem Checklist Troubleshooting10-2 Solving System Problems Start-Up Problems Solving System ProblemsTroubleshooting Post Error Messages Post Error Messages10-4 Solving System Problems Post Error Messages Solving System ProblemsResolution Message10-6 Solving System Problems Beep CodesBeep Codes Post Error MessagesIf You Need Assistance Solving System ProblemsBeep Codes Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information Web Site FTP SiteSupport Services Email/Fax to Support Services Service and Support Contact Information 11-2 Getting Service and SupportGetting Service and Support Web SiteFTP Site Support Services Email/Fax to Support Services11-4 Getting Service and Support Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input DevicesAdjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your EquipmentA-2 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for YouAdjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input DevicesSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Arrange Your EquipmentAdjust Your Screen or Monitor A-4 Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 Vary Your WorkdayPre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A-6 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications System Components Memory Map Interrupt ControllersRandom Access Memory B-2 SpecificationsSystem Components System ProcessorSpecifications B-3 Input/Output I/O FacilitiesSpeakers PC Card SlotsB-4 Specifications KeyboardExternal Floppy Diskette Drive Hard Disk DrivePower Specifications B-524X-Maximum/10x Minimum Variable Speed CD-ROM Drive Mini PCI LAN/Xircom Modem ComboBattery Pack DimensionsWeight B-6 SpecificationsSpecifications B-7 Memory MapSystem Memory Map Memory SpaceB-8 Specifications Interrupt ControllersFrequently Asked Questions External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive BootingPower Management Miscellaneous What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode? C-2 Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse DisplayWhy do certain PC Cards cause my battery life to drop noticeably? Why cant I boot from the external USB diskette drive?Frequently Asked Questions C-3 Diskette DriveC-4 Frequently Asked Questions What happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive?How do I format a diskette? What type of diskette do I use in my diskette drive?Booting Power ManagementWhat is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot? Does my system come with power management features enabled?What is the purpose of Suspend to RAM Standby? What is the function of Suspend-to-File Hibernation?C-6 Frequently Asked Questions How do I bring my system out of Standby mode?What is a time-out? Frequently Asked Questions C-7Miscellaneous How do I set the time and date?C-8 Frequently Asked Questions How do I find help in a Windows application?How do I save a file? Im having a problem using the IR port. What can I do? Frequently Asked Questions C-9Glossary Glossary2 Glossary Glossary 4 Glossary Glossary 6 Glossary Glossary 8 Glossary Glossary 10 Glossary Glossary Zoomed VideoIndex Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Regulatory Statements FCC Statement for United States OnlyCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory StatementsBattery Replacement Battery and LCD Panel DisposalEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration NumbersDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY NEC Computers IncNEC Versa DayLite/UltraLite We, the Responsible Party