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NEC Versa Series manual Solving System Problems

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Solving System Problems

!Problem Checklist

!Start-Up Problems

!If You Need Assistance

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NEC Versa Series manual Solving System Problems, Problem Checklist Start-Up Problems If You Need Assistance

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 GuideText Setup viii Using This GuideRelated Documents 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 LEDsKeyboard Panel Keyboard1-6 Introducing Your NEC Versa Introducing Your NEC Versa Fn-F11 - decreases the system speaker volumeFront Features Features on the front of the system1-8 Introducing Your NEC Versa Introducing Your NEC Versa Left-side featuresAround the Back of the System Around the Left Side of the SystemRight-side features Around the Right Side of the System1-10 Introducing Your NEC Versa Introducing Your NEC Versa Power ButtonBottom features Around the Bottom of the System1-12 Introducing Your NEC Versa System Batteries System Care NEC VersaGlide Touchpad Power Sources for Your NEC Versa notebookAC Adapter Primary Battery Pack Secondary Battery Pack Getting StartedNEC VersaGlide Touchpad VersaGlide2-2 Getting Started VersaGlide Tips Power Sources for Your NEC Versa NotebookMaking VersaGlide Adjustments AC AdapterConnecting the AC Adapter AC adapter2-4 Getting Started Getting Started Connecting the AC adapterSecondary Lithium-Ion battery Primary Battery PackSecondary Battery Pack Powering On Your SystemDetermining Battery Status Low Battery StatusGetting Started Replacing the Battery Returning the Battery to its Normal StateExtending Battery Life Battery HandlingGetting Started Locating the battery bay release latchRemoving the battery Inserting the battery2-10 Getting Started Charging the Battery Battery PrecautionsGetting Started System Batteries Precautions for Recharging the BatteryCMOS Battery Optional BatteryPrecautions 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 Using the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Main MenuHow to Use Setup Main Setup Menu3-4 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Setup Key FunctionsMain Menu Main Menu ItemsUsing the BIOS Setup Utility 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 bold3-8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced MenuInternal HDD Submenu Items Disabled suppresses the logo screen during Advanced MenuUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Settings default is bold3-10 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Security MenuSecurity Menu Items Exit Menu Items Boot MenuBoot Menu Settings Exit MenuExit Menu Items Managing System PowerWindows 2000 Power Options Properties 3-12 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 2000 Power Schemes Power SchemesUsing the BIOS Setup Utility 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 screwIdentifying 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 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 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 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 BaysExternal 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 Removing the screw and bay cover Installing a Memory Module5-10 Using the System Drives and Bays Locating the memory module bayMemory module features Installing a memory moduleUsing the System Drives and Bays 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 ModemInternet 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 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 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 Audio Video Multimedia Applications Using Multimedia9-2 Using Multimedia AudioRecording Playing Back Using MultimediaMicrophone MixingUsing Digital Video Files Using HeadphonesUsing the Built-In Speaker Using External Stereo SpeakersUsing Animation Files Multimedia ApplicationsUsing Multimedia Problem Checklist Start-Up Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System ProblemsProblem Checklist Troubleshooting10-2 Solving System Problems Start-Up Problems Solving System ProblemsTroubleshooting Post Error Messages Post Error Messages10-4 Solving System Problems Message Post Error MessagesSolving System Problems ResolutionPost Error Messages 10-6 Solving System ProblemsBeep Codes Beep CodesIf 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 11-2 Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact InformationGetting Service and Support Web SiteFTP Site Support Services Email/Fax to Support Services11-4 Getting Service and Support 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 MonitorSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 Vary Your WorkdayPre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors 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 SpecificationsFrequently Asked Questions External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive BootingPower Management Miscellaneous 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 MiscellaneousC-8 Frequently Asked Questions How do I find help in a Windows application?How do I save a file? 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