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NEC Versa Series manual Using the Operating System and Utilities, Product Recovery CD

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Using the Operating System and Utilities

!Microsoft Windows Introduction

!Transmeta LongRun Utility

!Product Recovery CD

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NEC Versa Series manual Using the Operating System and Utilities, Microsoft Windows Introduction Transmeta LongRun Utility

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 GuideRelated Documents Text Setupviii Using This Guide 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 Versa1-6 Introducing Your NEC Versa Keyboard PanelKeyboard Fn-F11 - decreases the system speaker volume Introducing Your NEC Versa1-8 Introducing Your NEC Versa Front FeaturesFeatures on the front of the system Left-side features Around the Back of the SystemAround the Left Side of the System Introducing Your NEC Versa1-10 Introducing Your NEC Versa Right-side featuresAround the Right Side of the System Power Button Introducing Your NEC Versa1-12 Introducing Your NEC Versa Bottom featuresAround the Bottom of the System NEC VersaGlide Touchpad Power Sources for Your NEC Versa notebook AC Adapter Primary Battery Pack Secondary Battery PackGetting Started System Batteries System Care2-2 Getting Started NEC VersaGlide TouchpadVersaGlide Power Sources for Your NEC Versa Notebook Making VersaGlide AdjustmentsAC Adapter VersaGlide Tips2-4 Getting Started Connecting the AC AdapterAC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Getting StartedPrimary Battery Pack Secondary Battery PackPowering On Your System Secondary Lithium-Ion batteryGetting Started Determining Battery StatusLow Battery Status Returning the Battery to its Normal State Extending Battery LifeBattery Handling Replacing the BatteryLocating the battery bay release latch Getting Started2-10 Getting Started Removing the batteryInserting the battery Getting Started Charging the BatteryBattery Precautions Precautions for Recharging the Battery CMOS 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 BIOS Setup Main Menu How to Use SetupMain Setup Menu Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySetup Key Functions 3-4 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Main MenuMain Menu Items 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 ItemInternal HDD Submenu Items 3-8 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityAdvanced Menu Advanced Menu Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySettings default is bold Disabled suppresses the logo screen duringSecurity Menu Items 3-10 Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySecurity Menu Boot Menu Boot Menu SettingsExit Menu Exit Menu ItemsManaging System Power Windows 2000 Power Options Properties3-12 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Exit Menu ItemsUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 2000 Power SchemesPower Schemes 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 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 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 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 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 frontUsing 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 Installing a Memory Module 5-10 Using the System Drives and BaysLocating the memory module bay Removing the screw and bay coverUsing the System Drives and Bays Memory module featuresInstalling a memory module 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 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 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 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 Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia ApplicationsRecording 9-2 Using MultimediaAudio Using Multimedia MicrophoneMixing Playing BackUsing Headphones Using the Built-In SpeakerUsing External Stereo Speakers Using Digital Video FilesUsing Multimedia Using Animation FilesMultimedia Applications Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Start-Up Problems If You Need Assistance10-2 Solving System Problems Problem ChecklistTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Start-Up ProblemsSolving System Problems 10-4 Solving System Problems Post Error MessagesPost Error Messages Post Error Messages Solving System ProblemsResolution Message10-6 Solving System Problems Beep CodesBeep 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 Service and Support Contact Information 11-2 Getting Service and SupportFTP Site Getting Service and SupportWeb Site 11-4 Getting Service and Support Support ServicesEmail/Fax to Support Services 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 EnvironmentPre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Vary Your Workday 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 ControllersPower Management Miscellaneous Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting 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?How do I save a file? C-8 Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I find help in a Windows application? 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