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NEC Versa Series Opening the CD-ROM drive cover, Inserting a CD, Using the System Drives and Bays

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4.Slide the release latch toward the front of the CD-ROM drive to open the cover.

Opening the CD-ROM drive cover

A – Release Latch

5.Put your CD, printed side up, into the circular impression in the drive.

Inserting a CD

6.Close the drive cover.

Using the System Drives and Bays 5-7

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NEC Versa Series manual Opening the CD-ROM drive cover, Inserting a CD, Using the System Drives and Bays

Contents

Page Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer 1 Introducing Your NEC Versa ContentsUsing This Guide Contentsiv Contents 3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility4 Using the Operating System and Utilities 5 Using the System Drives and Bays7 Traveling Tips 8 Using Peripheral Devices9 Using Multimedia 6 Communicating with Your NEC VersaB Specifications 10 Solving System Problems11 Getting Service and Support A Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentUsing This Guide Using This GuideRelated Documents Text Setupviii Using This Guide Around the Left Side of the System Introducing Your NEC VersaBefore You Begin About Your NEC Versa Notebook Around the Front of the System Around the Back of the System1-2 Introducing Your NEC Versa Before You BeginIntroducing Your NEC Versa About Your NEC Versa NotebookAround the Front of the System NEC Versa notebook computer1-4 Introducing Your NEC Versa LCD PanelBase Unit LCD panel and base unitIntroducing 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 Introducing Your NEC Versa Left-side featuresAround the Back of the System Around the Left Side of the System1-10 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 System Batteries System Care NEC VersaGlide Touchpad Power Sources for Your NEC Versa notebookAC Adapter Primary Battery Pack Secondary Battery Pack Getting Started2-2 Getting Started NEC VersaGlide TouchpadVersaGlide VersaGlide Tips Power Sources for Your NEC Versa NotebookMaking VersaGlide Adjustments AC Adapter2-4 Getting Started Connecting the AC AdapterAC adapter Getting Started Connecting the AC adapterSecondary Lithium-Ion battery Primary Battery PackSecondary Battery Pack Powering On Your SystemGetting Started Determining Battery StatusLow Battery Status Replacing the Battery Returning the Battery to its Normal StateExtending Battery Life Battery HandlingGetting Started Locating the battery bay release latch2-10 Getting Started Removing the batteryInserting the battery Getting Started Charging the BatteryBattery Precautions System Batteries Precautions for Recharging the BatteryCMOS Battery Optional BatteryGetting 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 Using the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Main MenuHow to Use Setup Main Setup Menu3-4 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Setup Key FunctionsUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Main MenuMain Menu Items Menu Item 3-6 Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySettings default is bold Main Menu ItemsMenu Item Internal HDD Submenu ItemsUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Settings default is boldInternal HDD Submenu Items 3-8 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityAdvanced Menu Disabled suppresses the logo screen during Advanced MenuUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Settings default is boldSecurity Menu Items 3-10 Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySecurity Menu Exit Menu Items Boot MenuBoot Menu Settings Exit MenuExit Menu Items Managing System PowerWindows 2000 Power Options Properties 3-12 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 2000 Power SchemesPower Schemes 3-14 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 2000 AlarmsWindows 2000 Power Meter AlarmsUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 2000 AdvancedWindows 2000 Hibernate Advanced3-16 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 2000 Power Management StatesRecognizing the Windows 2000 Power Management States Windows 2000 Power Management BehaviorUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Updating the BIOSObtaining the BIOS Update Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette3-18 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Performing the BIOS UpdateUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Configuring the Switch SettingsAccessing the DIP Switch Memory module bay cover and screw3-20 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 Desktop Icons 4-2 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesMicrosoft Windows Introduction WindowsTaskbar Icons Using the Operating System and UtilitiesLongRun utility status bar Setting LongRun Properties4-4 Using the Operating System and Utilities Transmeta LongRun UtilityUsing the Operating System and Utilities Product Recovery CDGuidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CD Options4-6 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 Using the System Drives and Bays Connecting the External Floppy Diskette DriveDisconnecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive Connecting the external floppy diskette driveExternal 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 Removing the screw and bay cover Installing a Memory Module5-10 Using the System Drives and Bays Locating the memory module bayUsing 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 VersaCommunication Cards PC CardsType II Cards Type II Extended CardsCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Storage CardsOther Cards PC Card Slots6-4 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Inserting a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Inserting a PC CardCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Connecting the Mini PCI LANConnecting the Mini PCI LAN Mini PCI LAN6-6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Connecting the Internal ModemConnecting the RJ-11 telephone cable Internal ModemCommunicating 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 7-4 Traveling Tips Connecting to the InternetConnecting Using a Modem Connecting Using a LANTraveling 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 Playing Back Using MultimediaMicrophone MixingUsing Digital Video Files Using HeadphonesUsing the Built-In Speaker Using External Stereo SpeakersUsing 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 Message Post Error MessagesSolving System Problems ResolutionPost Error Messages 10-6 Solving System ProblemsBeep Codes Beep CodesBeep 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 Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentAdjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your WorkdayMaking Your Computer Work for You A-2 Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentArrange Your Equipment Adjust Your ChairAdjust Your Input Devices Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3A-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 SpecificationsSystem Processor Random Access MemoryB-2 Specifications System ComponentsPC Card Slots Specifications B-3Input/Output I/O Facilities SpeakersHard Disk Drive B-4 SpecificationsKeyboard External Floppy Diskette DriveMini PCI LAN/Xircom Modem Combo PowerSpecifications B-5 24X-Maximum/10x Minimum Variable Speed CD-ROM DriveB-6 Specifications Battery PackDimensions WeightMemory Space Specifications B-7Memory Map System Memory MapInterrupt Controllers B-8 SpecificationsPower Management Miscellaneous Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting Display What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode?C-2 Frequently Asked Questions External MouseDiskette Drive Why 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-3What type of diskette do I use in my diskette drive? C-4 Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive? How do I format a diskette?Does my system come with power management features enabled? BootingPower Management What is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot?How do I bring my system out of Standby mode? What is the purpose of Suspend to RAM Standby?What is the function of Suspend-to-File Hibernation? C-6 Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I set the time and date? What is a time-out?Frequently Asked Questions C-7 MiscellaneousHow 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 Regulatory Statements Regulatory StatementsFCC Statement for United States Only Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementMini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers Battery ReplacementBattery and LCD Panel Disposal European Community Directive Conformance StatementWe, the Responsible Party DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYNEC Computers Inc NEC Versa DayLite/UltraLite