Introducing Your NEC Versa | NEC Versa Series guide

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Introducing Your NEC Versa

!Before You Begin

!About Your NEC Versa Notebook

!Around the Front of the System

!Around the Back of the System

!Around the Left Side of the System

!Around the Right Side of the System

!Around the Bottom of the System

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NEC Versa Series manual Introducing Your NEC Versa

Contents

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 About Your NEC Versa Notebook Around the Front of the SystemNEC Versa notebook computer Base Unit LCD PanelLCD panel and base unit Operating Status LEDs Operating status LEDs Hard Disk DriveCaps Lock Num Lock 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 Left-side features Around the Back of the SystemAround the Left Side 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 Introducing Bios Setup Entering Bios SetupUsing the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Main Menu How to Use SetupMain Setup Menu Key Function Setup Key Functions Menu Item Settings default is bold Main MenuMain Menu Items Main Menu Items Internal HDD Submenu Items PIO4/DMA2 Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Security Menu Items Security Menu Boot Menu Settings Exit MenuExit Menu Items Windows 2000 Power Options Properties Managing System Power Windows 2000 Power Schemes Power SchemesParameter Default Setting Alternate Settings Windows 2000 Alarms Windows 2000 Power MeterAlarms Windows 2000 Advanced Windows 2000 HibernateAdvanced Windows 2000 Power Management States Recognizing the Windows 2000 Power Management StatesWindows 2000 Power Management Behavior Obtaining the Bios Update Preparing the Bios Update Diskette Updating the Bios Performing the Bios Update Configuring the Switch Settings Accessing the DIP SwitchMemory module bay cover and screw Default switch settings Identifying the Switch Settings Using the Bios Setup Utility Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the Operating System and Utilities Microsoft Windows IntroductionWindows Taskbar Icons Transmeta LongRun Utility Setting LongRun PropertiesLongRun utility status bar Current Speed Product Recovery CD Guidelines for Using the 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 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 Memory module features Installing a memory moduleConnectors Removing an installed memory module Communicating with Your NEC Versa Type II Cards PC CardsType II Extended Cards Communication Cards Storage Cards Other CardsPC Card Slots Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC CardInserting a PC Card Connecting the Mini PCI LAN Connecting the Mini PCI LANMini PCI LAN Connecting the Internal Modem Connecting the RJ-11 telephone cableInternal Modem IR Port Internet Connections Enabling/Disabling the IR Port in Windows Using the IR Port Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for TravelTraveling Tips Getting Through Customs Using Power Connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting Using a ModemConnecting Using a LAN Traveling Tips Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a monitor Using External DevicesExternal Monitor Audio ports External Audio Options Connecting USB devices USB Connector USB PortUSB Devices Using Multimedia Using Multimedia AudioRecording Microphone MixingPlaying Back Video Multimedia Applications Using Animation Files Solving System Problems Troubleshooting Problem ChecklistSolving System Problems ProblemResolution Problem Resolution Start-Up Problems Post Error Messages Post Error MessagesMessage Resolution Post Error Messages Number Beeps Error Description Beep CodesBeep Codes If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information Getting Service and SupportService Contact Information Web Site FTP SiteHttp//support.neccomp.com Support Services Email/Fax to Support ServicesTech-support@nec-computers.com 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 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 Vary Your WorkdayPre-Existing Conditions Psychosocial Factors 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 Frequently Asked Questions External MouseDisplay Diskette Drive Frequently Asked Questions C-3 What happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive? Booting Power ManagementFrequently Asked Questions C-5 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