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NEC Versa Series manual External Mouse, Display, How can I change my video drivers?

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External Mouse

External Mouse

Display How can a mouse and an external keyboard be connected to the notebook at the same time?

What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode? The NEC Versa DayLite/UltraLite is equipped with two USB ports that allow you to connect any combination of two USB devices, at the same time. If you purchase a USB mouse and a USB keyboard, simply plug each device into any of the USB ports on your system. The USB ports allow you to connect up to 127 USB- equipped peripheral devices per port to your NEC Versa notebook computer.

Display

What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode?

How can I change my video drivers? The maximum resolution in simultaneous mode is 1024 x 768 for XGA TFT or 800 x 600 for SVGA TFT panels, depending on the capabilities of the external monitor. You can obtain higher resolutions if you connect a higher-resolution external monitor and switch to CRT-only mode.

How can I change my video drivers?

C-2 Frequently Asked Questions Go to Start, Settings, and Control Panel. In the control Panel, double click the Display icon. Click the Settings tab. Next, click the Advanced button, select the Adapter tab, click on Properties, select the Driver tab and click on Update Driver. Proceed as prompted to find the video driver you need, and if applicable, insert a diskette or CD into the appropriate drive and click on Have Disk. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the new video driver.

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NEC Versa Series manual External Mouse, Display, What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode?

Contents

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 GuideRelated Documents Text Setupviii Using This Guide 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 LEDs1-6 Introducing Your NEC Versa Keyboard PanelKeyboard Introducing Your NEC Versa Fn-F11 - decreases the system speaker volume1-8 Introducing Your NEC Versa Front FeaturesFeatures on the front of the system Around the Back of the System Left-side featuresAround the Left Side of the System Introducing Your NEC Versa1-10 Introducing Your NEC Versa Right-side featuresAround the Right Side of the System Introducing Your NEC Versa Power Button1-12 Introducing Your NEC Versa Bottom featuresAround the Bottom of the System AC Adapter Primary Battery Pack Secondary Battery Pack NEC VersaGlide Touchpad Power Sources for Your NEC Versa notebookGetting Started System Batteries System Care2-2 Getting Started NEC VersaGlide TouchpadVersaGlide Making VersaGlide Adjustments Power Sources for Your NEC Versa NotebookAC Adapter VersaGlide Tips2-4 Getting Started Connecting the AC AdapterAC adapter Getting Started Connecting the AC adapterSecondary Battery Pack Primary Battery PackPowering On Your System Secondary Lithium-Ion batteryGetting Started Determining Battery StatusLow Battery Status Extending Battery Life Returning the Battery to its Normal StateBattery Handling Replacing the BatteryGetting Started Locating the battery bay release latch2-10 Getting Started Removing the batteryInserting the battery Getting Started Charging the BatteryBattery Precautions CMOS Battery Precautions for Recharging the BatteryOptional Battery System BatteriesGetting Started Precautions for System UseSystem Care 2-14 Getting Started Routine CleaningStorage Requirements Updating the BIOS Configuring the Switch Settings Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIntroducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Managing System Power 3-2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS SetupEntering BIOS Setup How to Use Setup BIOS Setup Main MenuMain Setup Menu Using the BIOS Setup Utility3-4 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Setup Key FunctionsUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Main MenuMain Menu Items 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 ItemInternal HDD Submenu Items 3-8 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityAdvanced Menu Using the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced MenuSettings default is bold Disabled suppresses the logo screen duringSecurity Menu Items 3-10 Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySecurity Menu Boot Menu Settings Boot MenuExit Menu Exit Menu ItemsWindows 2000 Power Options Properties Managing System Power3-12 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Exit Menu ItemsUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 2000 Power SchemesPower Schemes 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 Utility3-20 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Identifying the Switch SettingsDefault switch settings 2. Turn over the system Using the BIOS Setup Utility1. Replace the memory module bay cover and screw Microsoft Windows Introduction Transmeta LongRun Utility Using the Operating System and UtilitiesProduct Recovery CD 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 Hard Disk Drive Memory Modules Using the System Drives and BaysExternal Floppy Diskette Drive External Variable-Speed CD-ROM Drive External floppy diskette drive and cable 5-2 Using the System Drives and BaysExternal Floppy Diskette Drive 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 BaysUsing the System Drives and Bays External CD-ROM drive, right and rearCD-ROM drive cable 5-6 Using the System Drives and Bays Using the CD-ROM Drive with your NEC Versa NotebookConnecting the CD-ROM drive Using the System Drives and Bays Opening the CD-ROM drive coverInserting a CD CD Care Disconnecting the CD-ROM Drive5-8 Using the System Drives and Bays Using the System Drives and Bays Hard Disk DriveMemory Modules 5-10 Using the System Drives and Bays Installing a Memory ModuleLocating the memory module bay Removing the screw and bay coverUsing the System Drives and Bays Memory module featuresInstalling a memory module 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 VersaCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Internet ConnectionsIR Port 6-8 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Using the IR PortEnabling/Disabling the IR Port in Windows Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power ConnectionsGetting Through Customs Connecting to the Internet 7-2 Traveling Tips Preparing for TravelPacking for Travel Traveling Tips Using Power ConnectionsGetting Through Customs 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 DevicesExternal Monitor Connecting a monitor8-2 Using External Devices Audio ports Using External DevicesExternal Audio Options USB Devices Connecting USB devices8-4 Using External Devices Audio Video Multimedia Applications Using MultimediaRecording 9-2 Using MultimediaAudio Microphone Using MultimediaMixing Playing BackUsing the Built-In Speaker Using HeadphonesUsing External Stereo Speakers Using Digital Video FilesUsing Multimedia Using Animation FilesMultimedia Applications Problem Checklist Start-Up Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System Problems10-2 Solving System Problems Problem ChecklistTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Start-Up ProblemsSolving System Problems 10-4 Solving System Problems Post Error MessagesPost Error Messages Solving System Problems Post Error MessagesResolution MessageBeep Codes 10-6 Solving System ProblemsBeep Codes Post Error MessagesBeep Codes If You Need AssistanceSolving System Problems Support Services Email/Fax to Support Services Getting Service and SupportService and Support Contact Information Web Site FTP Site 11-2 Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact InformationFTP Site Getting Service and SupportWeb Site 11-4 Getting Service and Support Support ServicesEmail/Fax to Support Services 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 MonitorPre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Vary Your Workday 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 SpecificationsPower Management Miscellaneous Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting 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 save a file? C-8 Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I find help in a Windows application? 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