Using the System Drives and Bays | NEC Versa Series manual

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Using the System Drives and Bays

!External Floppy Diskette Drive

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NEC Versa Series manual Using the System Drives and Bays

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Page Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Using Peripheral Devices Vi Contents Solving System Problems Using This Guide Using This Guide Viii Using This Guide Text SetupRelated Documents Enter Introducing Your NEC Versa Introducing Your NEC Versa Before You Begin NEC Versa notebook computer About Your NEC Versa NotebookAround the Front of the System Base Unit LCD PanelLCD panel and base unit Operating Status LEDs Caps Lock Num Lock Operating status LEDsHard Disk Drive Keyboard Keyboard PanelFunction Keys Numeric Keys Control Keys Windows keys Fn-Pause break Features on the front of the system Front FeaturesBattery Charging LED IR Port Around the Left Side of the System Left-side featuresAround the Back of the System Around the Right Side of the System Right-side features Power Button Around the Bottom of the System Bottom features Getting Started VersaGlide NEC VersaGlide TouchpadGetting Started Touchpad Right Button Left Primary Button Making VersaGlide Adjustments Power Sources for Your NEC Versa NotebookAC Adapter VersaGlide Tips AC adapter Connecting the AC Adapter Connecting the AC adapter Secondary Battery Pack Primary Battery PackPowering On Your System Secondary Lithium-Ion battery Low Battery Status Determining Battery Status Extending Battery Life Returning the Battery to its Normal StateBattery Handling Replacing the Battery Locating the battery bay release latch Inserting the battery Removing the battery Battery Precautions Charging the Battery Cmos Battery Precautions for Recharging the BatteryOptional Battery System Batteries System Care Precautions for System Use Storage Requirements Routine Cleaning Using the Bios Setup Utility Using the Bios Setup Utility Introducing Bios SetupEntering Bios Setup Main Setup Menu Bios Setup Main MenuHow to Use Setup Key Function Setup Key Functions Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings default is boldMain Menu Main Menu Items Internal HDD Submenu Items PIO4/DMA2 Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Security Menu Items Security Menu Exit Menu Items Boot Menu SettingsExit Menu Windows 2000 Power Options Properties Managing System Power Parameter Default Setting Alternate Settings Windows 2000 Power SchemesPower Schemes Alarms Windows 2000 AlarmsWindows 2000 Power Meter Advanced Windows 2000 AdvancedWindows 2000 Hibernate Windows 2000 Power Management Behavior Windows 2000 Power Management StatesRecognizing the Windows 2000 Power Management States Obtaining the Bios Update Preparing the Bios Update Diskette Updating the Bios Performing the Bios Update Memory module bay cover and screw Configuring the Switch SettingsAccessing the DIP Switch Default switch settings Identifying the Switch Settings Using the Bios Setup Utility Using the Operating System and Utilities Windows Using the Operating System and UtilitiesMicrosoft Windows Introduction Taskbar Icons Transmeta LongRun Utility Setting LongRun PropertiesLongRun utility status bar Current Speed Product Recovery CD Options Product Recovery CDGuidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD 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 Eject Button USB Port Connector Using the System Drives and BaysExternal Floppy Diskette Drive External floppy diskette drive and cable Disconnecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive Connecting the External Floppy Diskette DriveConnecting the external floppy diskette drive External Variable-Speed CD-ROM Drive External CD-ROM drive, left and front CD-ROM drive cable External CD-ROM drive, right and rear Connecting the CD-ROM drive Using the CD-ROM Drive with your NEC Versa Notebook Inserting a CD Opening the CD-ROM drive cover CD Care Disconnecting the CD-ROM Drive Memory Modules Hard Disk Drive Locating the memory module bay Installing a Memory ModuleRemoving the screw and bay cover Memory Module Bay Cover Screw Connectors Memory module featuresInstalling a memory module Removing an installed memory module Communicating with Your NEC Versa Type II Cards PC CardsType II Extended Cards Communication Cards PC Card Slots Storage CardsOther Cards Inserting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Mini PCI LAN Connecting the Mini PCI LANConnecting the Mini PCI LAN Internal Modem Connecting the Internal ModemConnecting the RJ-11 telephone cable IR Port Internet Connections Enabling/Disabling the IR Port in Windows Using the IR Port Traveling Tips Traveling Tips Preparing for TravelPacking for Travel Getting Through Customs Using Power Connections Connecting Using a LAN Connecting to the InternetConnecting Using a Modem Traveling Tips Using Peripheral Devices External Monitor Connecting a monitorUsing External Devices Audio ports External Audio Options USB Devices Connecting USB devicesUSB Connector USB Port Using Multimedia Recording Using MultimediaAudio Playing Back MicrophoneMixing Video Multimedia Applications Using Animation Files Solving System Problems Troubleshooting Problem ChecklistSolving System Problems ProblemResolution Problem Resolution Start-Up Problems Message Resolution Post Error MessagesPost Error Messages Post Error Messages Beep Codes Number Beeps Error DescriptionBeep Codes If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Service Contact Information Service and Support Contact InformationGetting Service and Support Http//support.neccomp.com Web SiteFTP Site Tech-support@nec-computers.com Support ServicesEmail/Fax to Support Services Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your ChairSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Pre-Existing Conditions Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Vary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications System Components Specifications Input/Output I/O Facilities Specifications B-3 Keyboard 24X-Maximum/10x Minimum Variable Speed CD-ROM Drive Specifications B-5 Dimensions Memory Map Specifications B-7System Memory Map Memory Space Size Function Priority Name Device Interrupt Controllers Frequently Asked Questions Display Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse Diskette Drive Frequently Asked Questions C-3 What happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive? Frequently Asked Questions C-5 BootingPower Management How do I bring my system out of Standby mode? Miscellaneous Frequently Asked Questions C-7 How 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 Glossary Bits per second BootBoard Bus Cursor Cold bootDigital audio Digital sound FM synthesis Extended RAMFunction key Hard disk Interface InfraredInterrupt Kilobyte Mode MicroprocessorModem Multimedia Parallel interface PasswordParallel printer Parameter Prompt ResetRead RS-232C Serial printer Standby modeSoftware System board VersaGlide Warm bootVolatile memory Warm swap Zoomed Video Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 USB FCC Statement for United States Only Regulatory StatementsCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory Statements Battery and LCD Panel Disposal Battery ReplacementEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers Declaration of Conformity