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NEC Versa Series Using Peripheral Devices, External Monitor External Audio Options USB Devices

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NEC Versa Series manual Using Peripheral Devices, External Monitor External Audio Options USB Devices

Contents

Page Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents ContentsUsing This Guide 1 Introducing Your NEC Versa5 Using the System Drives and Bays 3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility4 Using the Operating System and Utilities iv Contents6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa 8 Using Peripheral Devices9 Using Multimedia 7 Traveling TipsA Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment 10 Solving System Problems11 Getting Service and Support B SpecificationsUsing This Guide Using This GuideText Setup viii Using This GuideRelated Documents Around the Front of the System Around the Back of the System Introducing Your NEC VersaBefore You Begin About Your NEC Versa Notebook Around the Left Side of the SystemBefore You Begin 1-2 Introducing Your NEC VersaNEC Versa notebook computer About Your NEC Versa NotebookAround the Front of the System Introducing Your NEC VersaLCD panel and base unit LCD PanelBase Unit 1-4 Introducing Your NEC VersaOperating status LEDs Introducing Your NEC VersaKeyboard Panel Keyboard1-6 Introducing Your NEC Versa Fn-F11 - decreases the system speaker volume Introducing Your NEC VersaFront Features Features on the front of the system1-8 Introducing Your NEC Versa Around the Left Side of the System Left-side featuresAround the Back of the System Introducing Your NEC VersaRight-side features Around the Right Side of the System1-10 Introducing Your NEC Versa Power Button Introducing Your NEC VersaBottom features Around the Bottom of the System1-12 Introducing Your NEC Versa Getting Started NEC VersaGlide Touchpad Power Sources for Your NEC Versa notebookAC Adapter Primary Battery Pack Secondary Battery Pack System Batteries System CareNEC VersaGlide Touchpad VersaGlide2-2 Getting Started AC Adapter Power Sources for Your NEC Versa NotebookMaking VersaGlide Adjustments VersaGlide TipsConnecting the AC Adapter AC adapter2-4 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Getting StartedPowering On Your System Primary Battery PackSecondary Battery Pack Secondary Lithium-Ion batteryDetermining Battery Status Low Battery StatusGetting Started Battery Handling Returning the Battery to its Normal StateExtending Battery Life Replacing the BatteryLocating the battery bay release latch Getting StartedRemoving the battery Inserting the battery2-10 Getting Started Charging the Battery Battery PrecautionsGetting Started Optional Battery Precautions for Recharging the BatteryCMOS Battery System BatteriesPrecautions for System Use System CareGetting Started Routine Cleaning Storage Requirements2-14 Getting Started Using the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Managing System PowerUpdating the BIOS Configuring the Switch Settings Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup3-2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Main Setup Menu BIOS Setup Main MenuHow to Use Setup Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySetup Key Functions 3-4 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityMain Menu Main Menu ItemsUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu Items 3-6 Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySettings default is bold Menu ItemSettings default is bold Internal HDD Submenu ItemsUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Menu Item3-8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced MenuInternal HDD Submenu Items Settings default is bold Advanced MenuUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Disabled suppresses the logo screen during3-10 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Security MenuSecurity Menu Items Exit Menu Boot MenuBoot Menu Settings Exit Menu Items3-12 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Managing System PowerWindows 2000 Power Options Properties Exit Menu ItemsWindows 2000 Power Schemes Power SchemesUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Alarms Windows 2000 AlarmsWindows 2000 Power Meter 3-14 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityAdvanced Windows 2000 AdvancedWindows 2000 Hibernate Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 2000 Power Management Behavior Windows 2000 Power Management StatesRecognizing the Windows 2000 Power Management States 3-16 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPreparing the BIOS Update Diskette Updating the BIOSObtaining the BIOS Update Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPerforming the BIOS Update 3-18 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityMemory module bay cover and screw Configuring the Switch SettingsAccessing the DIP Switch Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIdentifying the Switch Settings Default switch settings3-20 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Using the BIOS Setup Utility 1. Replace the memory module bay cover and screw2. Turn over the system Using the Operating System and Utilities Product Recovery CDMicrosoft Windows Introduction Transmeta LongRun Utility Windows 4-2 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesMicrosoft Windows Introduction Desktop IconsUsing the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar IconsTransmeta LongRun Utility Setting LongRun Properties4-4 Using the Operating System and Utilities LongRun utility status barProduct Recovery CD Options Product Recovery CDGuidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD 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 Using the System Drives and Bays External Floppy Diskette Drive External Variable-Speed CD-ROM DriveHard Disk Drive Memory Modules 5-2 Using the System Drives and Bays External Floppy Diskette DriveExternal floppy diskette drive and cable Connecting the external floppy diskette drive Connecting the External Floppy Diskette DriveDisconnecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive Using the System Drives and Bays5-4 Using the System Drives and Bays External CD-ROM drive, left and frontExternal CD-ROM drive, right and rear CD-ROM drive cableUsing the System Drives and Bays Using the CD-ROM Drive with your NEC Versa Notebook Connecting the CD-ROM drive5-6 Using the System Drives and Bays Opening the CD-ROM drive cover Inserting a CDUsing the System Drives and Bays Disconnecting the CD-ROM Drive 5-8 Using the System Drives and BaysCD Care Hard Disk Drive Memory ModulesUsing the System Drives and Bays Locating the memory module bay Installing a Memory Module5-10 Using the System Drives and Bays Removing the screw and bay coverMemory module features Installing a memory moduleUsing the System Drives and Bays 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 PortType II Extended Cards PC CardsType II Cards Communication CardsPC Card Slots Storage CardsOther Cards Communicating with Your NEC VersaInserting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardRemoving a PC Card 6-4 Communicating with Your NEC VersaMini PCI LAN Connecting the Mini PCI LANConnecting the Mini PCI LAN Communicating with Your NEC VersaInternal Modem Connecting the Internal ModemConnecting the RJ-11 telephone cable 6-6 Communicating with Your NEC VersaInternet Connections IR PortCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Using the IR Port Enabling/Disabling the IR Port in Windows6-8 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Connecting to the InternetTraveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel7-2 Traveling Tips Using Power Connections Getting Through CustomsTraveling Tips Connecting Using a LAN Connecting to the InternetConnecting Using a Modem 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 DevicesConnecting a monitor 8-2 Using External DevicesExternal Monitor Using External Devices External Audio OptionsAudio ports Connecting USB devices 8-4 Using External DevicesUSB Devices Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications9-2 Using Multimedia AudioRecording Mixing Using MultimediaMicrophone Playing BackUsing External Stereo Speakers Using HeadphonesUsing the Built-In Speaker Using Digital Video FilesUsing Animation Files Multimedia ApplicationsUsing Multimedia Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Start-Up Problems If You Need AssistanceProblem Checklist Troubleshooting10-2 Solving System Problems Start-Up Problems Solving System ProblemsTroubleshooting Post Error Messages Post Error Messages10-4 Solving System Problems Resolution Post Error MessagesSolving System Problems MessageBeep Codes 10-6 Solving System ProblemsBeep Codes Post Error MessagesIf You Need Assistance Solving System ProblemsBeep Codes Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information Web Site FTP SiteSupport Services Email/Fax to Support Services Service and Support Contact Information 11-2 Getting Service and SupportGetting Service and Support Web SiteFTP Site Support Services Email/Fax to Support Services11-4 Getting Service and Support Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentAdjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input Devices Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your EquipmentA-2 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for YouSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your ChairAdjust Your Input Devices Arrange Your EquipmentAdjust Your Screen or Monitor A-4 Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 Vary Your WorkdayPre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A-6 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications System Components Memory Map Interrupt ControllersSystem Components Random Access MemoryB-2 Specifications System ProcessorSpeakers Specifications B-3Input/Output I/O Facilities PC Card SlotsExternal Floppy Diskette Drive B-4 SpecificationsKeyboard Hard Disk Drive24X-Maximum/10x Minimum Variable Speed CD-ROM Drive PowerSpecifications B-5 Mini PCI LAN/Xircom Modem ComboWeight Battery PackDimensions B-6 SpecificationsSystem Memory Map Specifications B-7Memory Map Memory SpaceB-8 Specifications Interrupt ControllersFrequently Asked Questions External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive BootingPower Management Miscellaneous External Mouse What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode?C-2 Frequently Asked Questions DisplayFrequently Asked Questions C-3 Why do certain PC Cards cause my battery life to drop noticeably?Why cant I boot from the external USB diskette drive? Diskette DriveHow do I format a diskette? C-4 Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive? What type of diskette do I use in my diskette drive?What is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot? BootingPower Management Does my system come with power management features enabled?C-6 Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of Suspend to RAM Standby?What is the function of Suspend-to-File Hibernation? How do I bring my system out of Standby mode?Miscellaneous What is a time-out?Frequently Asked Questions C-7 How do I set the time and date?C-8 Frequently Asked Questions How do I find help in a Windows application?How do I save a file? 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 Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory StatementsFCC Statement for United States Only Regulatory StatementsEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Battery ReplacementBattery and LCD Panel Disposal Mini-PCI FCC Registration NumbersNEC Versa DayLite/UltraLite DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYNEC Computers Inc We, the Responsible Party