Frequently Asked Questions | NEC Versa Series guide

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NEC Versa Series manual Frequently Asked Questions

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Page Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Using Peripheral Devices Solving System Problems Vi Contents Using This Guide Using This Guide Text Setup Viii Using This GuideRelated Documents Enter Introducing Your NEC Versa Before You Begin Introducing Your NEC Versa Around the Front of the System About Your NEC Versa NotebookNEC Versa notebook computer LCD Panel Base UnitLCD panel and base unit Operating Status LEDs Hard Disk Drive Operating status LEDsCaps Lock Num Lock Keyboard Panel KeyboardFunction Keys Numeric Keys Control Keys Windows keys Fn-Pause break Front Features Features on the front of the systemBattery Charging LED IR Port Around the Back of the System Left-side featuresAround the Left Side of the System Right-side features Around the Right Side of the System Power Button Bottom features Around the Bottom of the System Getting Started NEC VersaGlide Touchpad VersaGlideGetting Started Touchpad Right Button Left Primary Button Power Sources for Your NEC Versa Notebook Making VersaGlide AdjustmentsAC Adapter VersaGlide Tips Connecting the AC Adapter AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Primary Battery Pack Secondary Battery PackPowering On Your System Secondary Lithium-Ion battery Determining Battery Status Low Battery Status Returning the Battery to its Normal State Extending Battery LifeBattery Handling Replacing the Battery Locating the battery bay release latch Removing the battery Inserting the battery Charging the Battery Battery Precautions Precautions for Recharging the Battery Cmos BatteryOptional Battery System Batteries Precautions for System Use System Care Routine Cleaning Storage Requirements Using the Bios Setup Utility Entering Bios Setup Introducing Bios SetupUsing the Bios Setup Utility How to Use Setup Bios Setup Main MenuMain Setup Menu Setup Key Functions Key Function Main Menu Menu Item Settings default is boldMain Menu Items Main Menu Items Internal HDD Submenu Items Advanced Menu PIO4/DMA2 Advanced Menu Security Menu Security Menu Items Exit Menu Boot Menu SettingsExit Menu Items Managing System Power Windows 2000 Power Options Properties Power Schemes Windows 2000 Power SchemesParameter Default Setting Alternate Settings Windows 2000 Power Meter Windows 2000 AlarmsAlarms Windows 2000 Hibernate Windows 2000 AdvancedAdvanced Recognizing the Windows 2000 Power Management States Windows 2000 Power Management StatesWindows 2000 Power Management Behavior Updating the Bios Obtaining the Bios Update Preparing the Bios Update Diskette Performing the Bios Update Accessing the DIP Switch Configuring the Switch SettingsMemory module bay cover and screw Identifying the Switch Settings Default switch settings Using the Bios Setup Utility Using the Operating System and Utilities Microsoft Windows Introduction Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows Taskbar Icons Setting LongRun Properties Transmeta LongRun UtilityLongRun utility status bar Current Speed Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CDProduct Recovery CD Options Full Disk Drive Restore Partition Only Restore Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the System Drives and Bays Using the System Drives and Bays Eject Button USB Port ConnectorExternal Floppy Diskette Drive External floppy diskette drive and cable Connecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive Disconnecting the External Floppy Diskette DriveConnecting the external floppy diskette drive External Variable-Speed CD-ROM Drive External CD-ROM drive, left and front External CD-ROM drive, right and rear CD-ROM drive cable Using the CD-ROM Drive with your NEC Versa Notebook Connecting the CD-ROM drive Opening the CD-ROM drive cover Inserting a CD Disconnecting the CD-ROM Drive CD Care Hard Disk Drive Memory Modules Installing a Memory Module Locating the memory module bayRemoving the screw and bay cover Memory Module Bay Cover Screw Installing a memory module Memory module featuresConnectors Removing an installed memory module Communicating with Your NEC Versa PC Cards Type II CardsType II Extended Cards Communication Cards Other Cards Storage CardsPC Card Slots Removing a PC Card Inserting a PC CardInserting a PC Card Connecting the Mini PCI LAN Connecting the Mini PCI LANMini PCI LAN Connecting the RJ-11 telephone cable Connecting the Internal ModemInternal Modem Internet Connections IR Port Using the IR Port Enabling/Disabling the IR Port in Windows Traveling Tips Packing for Travel Preparing for TravelTraveling Tips Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Connecting Using a Modem Connecting to the InternetConnecting Using a LAN Traveling Tips Using Peripheral Devices Using External Devices Connecting a monitorExternal Monitor External Audio Options Audio ports USB Connector USB Port Connecting USB devicesUSB Devices Using Multimedia Audio Using MultimediaRecording Mixing MicrophonePlaying Back Video Using Animation Files Multimedia Applications Solving System Problems Problem Checklist TroubleshootingSolving System Problems ProblemResolution Start-Up Problems Problem Resolution Post Error Messages Post Error MessagesMessage Resolution Post Error Messages Beep Codes Number Beeps Error DescriptionBeep Codes If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact InformationService Contact Information FTP Site Web SiteHttp//support.neccomp.com Email/Fax to Support Services Support ServicesTech-support@nec-computers.com Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Adjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input DevicesSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Pre-Existing Conditions Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications Specifications System Components Specifications B-3 Input/Output I/O Facilities Keyboard Specifications B-5 24X-Maximum/10x Minimum Variable Speed CD-ROM Drive Dimensions Specifications B-7 Memory MapSystem Memory Map Memory Space Size Function Interrupt Controllers Priority Name Device Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Frequently Asked QuestionsDisplay Frequently Asked Questions C-3 Diskette Drive What happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive? Power Management BootingFrequently Asked Questions C-5 How do I bring my system out of Standby mode? Frequently Asked Questions C-7 Miscellaneous How do I find help in a Windows application? Im having a problem using the IR port. What can I do? Frequently Asked Questions C-9 Glossary Glossary Boot Bits per secondBoard Bus Cold boot CursorDigital audio Digital sound Extended RAM FM synthesisFunction key Hard disk Infrared InterfaceInterrupt Kilobyte Microprocessor ModeModem Multimedia Password Parallel interfaceParallel printer Parameter Reset PromptRead RS-232C Standby mode Serial printerSoftware System board Warm boot VersaGlideVolatile memory Warm swap Zoomed Video Index Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 USB Index-4 Regulatory Statements FCC Statement for United States OnlyCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory Statements Battery Replacement Battery and LCD Panel DisposalEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers Declaration of Conformity