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NEC manual V E R S A V, U S E R ’ S, G U I D E, NEC Versa VX Notebook Computer

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U S E R ’ S V E R S A VG U I D E NEC Versa VX Notebook ComputerProprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Using This Guide ContentsContents 1 Introducing the NEC Versa4 Using the Operating System and Utilities 3 Using the BIOS Setup Utilityiv Contents 6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa 5 Using the System Drives and BaysContents Using Multimedia Using External Devicesvi Contents Traveling Tips11 Getting Service and Support Solving System ProblemsA Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment SpecificationsUsing This Guide Using This GuideText Conventions x Using This GuideRelated Documents Before You Begin About Your NEC Versa VX Notebook Introducing the NEC VersaAround the Front of the System Around the Back of the System Around the Left Side of the System1-2 Introducing the NEC Versa Before You BeginNEC Versa VX notebook computer About Your NEC Versa VX NotebookIntroducing the NEC Versa Around the Front of the System Power and Battery Charging LEDsLCD Panel 1-4 Introducing the NEC VersaControl Panel Control PanelIntroducing the NEC Versa 1-6 Introducing the NEC Versa Power ButtonStatus LED icons Status IconsIntroducing the NEC Versa Keyboard panel Keyboard Panel and Base UnitBase unit 1-8 Introducing the NEC VersaIntroducing the NEC Versa Keyboard1-10 Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Windows keys - Use the following two keys to facilitate your workAround the Back of the System Back system features1-12 Introducing the NEC Versa Around the Left Side of the System Left side featuresIntroducing the NEC Versa Around the Right Side of the System Right side features1-14 Introducing the NEC Versa Bottom of the system Around the Bottom of the SystemIntroducing the NEC Versa Port Replicator About the Port Replicator1-16 Introducing the NEC Versa Getting Started NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System CareNEC VersaGlide VersaGlide features2-2 Getting Started Making VersaGlide Adjustments Power SourcesVersaGlide Tips Getting StartedAC adapter Using the AC Adapter2-4 Getting Started Using the Battery Powering the System On and OffConnecting the AC adapter Getting Started2-6 Getting Started Replacing the BatteryGetting Started Removing the batteryReturning the Battery to its Normal State Low Battery PowerInstalling the battery 2-8 Getting StartedExtending Battery Life Handling the BatteryGetting Started Battery Precautions Charging the Battery2-10 Getting Started Disposing of the Battery Precautions for Recharging the BatteryCMOS Battery Internal BatteriesSystem Care Precautions2-12 Getting Started Getting Started Do not use the system in humid or dusty environments2-14 Getting Started Storage RequirementsGetting Started Routine CleaningIntroducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Using the BIOS Setup UtilityChecking/Setting System Parameters Managing System Power Updating the BIOS Identifying the Switch SettingsEntering BIOS Setup Introducing BIOS Setup3-2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Main Menu BIOS Setup Main MenuUsing the BIOS Setup Utility 3-4 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced CMOS SetupLooking at Screens Using Keys Checking/Setting System ParametersBIOS Setup Key Functions Using the BIOS Setup UtilityStandard CMOS Setup Resetting System ParametersStandard CMOS Setup 3-6 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityAdvanced CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS SetupUsing the BIOS Setup Utility System Security Setup System Security Setup3-8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Establishing Passwords Password ProtectionHard Disk Drive Passwords Using the BIOS Setup UtilityChanging Hard Disk Drive Passwords Establishing Hard Disk Drive PasswordsUsing Hard Disk Drive Password Protection 3-10 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPower Management Setup Power Management SetupMoving the Hard Disk Drive Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPower Management Setup 3-12 Using the BIOS Setup Utility1 Available when power savings is set to Custom Using the BIOS Setup Utility Custom Timeout OptionsBoot Device Setup Boot Device Setup3-14 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Peripheral Setup Peripheral SetupUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Other BIOS Setup Options Managing System PowerWindows 98 Power Management Properties 3-16 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPower Schemes Windows 98 Power SchemesUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98 Power Meter Windows 98 AlarmsAlarms 3-18 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 98 Hibernate Windows 98 AdvancedAdvanced Using the BIOS Setup UtilityRecognizing the Windows 98 Power Management States Windows 98 Power Management StatesWindows 98 Power Management Behavior 3-20 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityRecognizing the Windows 95 Power Management States Windows 95 Power Management StatesWindows 95 Power Management Behavior Using the BIOS Setup UtilityObtaining the BIOS Update Updating the BIOS3-22 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Performing the BIOS Update Preparing the BIOS Update DisketteUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Default switch settings Identifying the Switch Settings3-24 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Application and Driver CD Personal Code Setting Utility DVD Player Using the Operating System and UtilitiesNEC Info Center Partition Magic Product Recovery CD Windows Introduction NEC Customize Utility HDPREPEZ UtilityWindows Introduction 4-2 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows 98 Second Edition Desktop IconsTaskbar Icons Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows 4-4 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows NT NEC Customize UtilityUsing the Operating System and Utilities Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 98 or Using the NEC Customize Utility4-6 Using the Operating System and Utilities HDPREPEZ UtilityLaunching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98/95 Application and Driver CDLaunching the Application and Driver CD with Windows NT Using the Operating System and UtilitiesInstalling the A&D Software Personal Code Setting Utility4-8 Using the Operating System and Utilities Application and Driver CD Dialog BoxSetting a Personal Code Installing the Personal Code Setting UtilityUsing the Operating System and Utilities 4-10 Using the Operating System and Utilities Installing the NEC Info CenterDVD Player NEC Info CenterPartition Magic Uninstalling the NEC Info CenterUsing the Operating System and Utilities Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CD4-12 Using the Operating System and Utilities Full Disk Drive Restore Product Recovery CD OptionsUsing the Operating System and Utilities 4-14 Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the Operating System and Utilities Partition Only Restore4-16 Using the Operating System and Utilities System DiagnosticsUsing the Operating System and Utilities 24X CD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive Hard Disk Drive Memory Modules Using the System Drives and Bays24X CD-ROM Drive 5-2 Using the System Drives and Bays24X CD-ROM drive Using the System Drives and Bays Changing the Auto Play SettingCD Loading CD CareDVD-ROM Drive 5-4 Using the System Drives and BaysOpening the panel Hard Disk DriveRemoving the screw Using the System Drives and BaysMemory Modules 5-6 Using the System Drives and BaysRemoving the disk drive Using the System Drives and Bays Memory bay cover and screw2. Turn the system over and locate the screw on the memory bay 3. Remove the screw and lift off the memory bay coverMemory module slot 5-8 Using the System Drives and BaysRemoving the memory module Installing the memory moduleUsing the System Drives and Bays 8. Reassemble the NEC Versa VX components as follows 5-10 Using the System Drives and BaysReplace the memory bay cover Replace the screw Turn the system over Mini-PCI Modem Mini-PCI LAN Mini-PCI Modem/LAN PC Cards Communicating with Your NEC VersaInternet Connections IR Port Mini-PCI Modem Connecting the Modem6-2 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Mini-PCI LAN Installing the Online Modem/LAN GuidesMini-PCI Modem/LAN PC CardsType II Extended Cards Type II CardsType III Cards Communication CardsInterface Cards Storage CardsOther Cards PC Card SlotsInserting a PC card Inserting a PC Card6-6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Removing a Card Internet ConnectionsInternet Connection Wizard in Windows Communicating with Your NEC VersaSending and Receiving Email Accessing the Internet6-8 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Internet Connection Wizard in WindowsModifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys IR PortCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Enabling the IR Port Using the IR Port6-10 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Getting Through Customs Using Your Modem Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power ConnectionsTraveling Tips Packing for Travel Preparing for Travel7-2 Traveling Tips Getting Through Customs Using Power ConnectionsTraveling Tips 7-4 Traveling Tips Using Your ModemMonitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices Keyboard/Mouse Using External DevicesTelevision Connection USB Device Audio Options Port Replicator 8-2 Using External Devices Connecting a monitorMonitor Using External Devices Connecting a parallel printerParallel Devices 8-4 Using External Devices Connecting a serial deviceSerial Devices Keyboard/Mouse Connecting an external keyboard/mouseUsing External Devices 8-6 Using External Devices Connecting an external display deviceTelevision Connection USB Device Connecting a USB deviceUsing External Devices Audio Options 8-8 Using External DevicesPort Replicator Audio portsRemoving the expansion port cover Locating the docking leverUsing External Devices A - Docking Lever8-10 Using External Devices Connecting the NEC Port ReplicatorAudio Video Multimedia Applications Using MultimediaAudio 9-2 Using MultimediaRecording Line-In Using MultimediaCD-ROM Input MicrophoneUsing the Built-In Speakers Using HeadphonesUsing External Stereo Speakers 9-4 Using MultimediaUsing Animation Files Using Digital Video FilesVideo Using MultimediaMultimedia Applications 9-6 Using MultimediaProblem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System ProblemsTroubleshooting Problem Checklist10-2 Solving System Problems Solving System Problems Startup ProblemsTroubleshooting POST Error Messages POST Error Messages10-4 Solving System Problems Error MessagePOST Error Messages If You Need AssistanceSolving System Problems Service and Support Contact Information NECC Web Site NECC FTP Site Getting Service and SupportNECC Support Services Email/Fax to Support Services 11-2 Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact InformationGetting Service and Support NECC Support ServicesNECC Web Site NECC FTP Site11-4 Getting Service and Support Email/Fax to Support ServicesAdjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentMaking Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Vary Your Workday Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial FactorsMaking Your Computer Work for You A-2 Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your ChairArrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Adjust Your Input DevicesA-4 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Vary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A-6 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment System Components Interrupt Controllers Memory Map SpecificationsB-2 Specifications Random Access Memory RAMSystem Components System ProcessorSpecifications B-3 Main BatteryCard Slots LCD DisplayKeyboard B-4 SpecificationsDiskette Drive Hard Disk DrivesMini-PCI Modem Specifications B-5Mini-PCI LAN Mini-PCI Modem/LANWeight DimensionsB-6 Specifications Recommended EnvironmentInterrupt Controllers Specifications B-7Interrupts IRQ#Memory Map B-8 SpecificationsSystem Memory Map External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting Frequently Asked QuestionsPower Management Miscellaneous C-2 Frequently Asked Questions What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode?External Mouse DisplayIn which slots do my PC cards go? Frequently Asked Questions C-3Can I run two of the same type cards simultaneously? PC CardsWhy cant I boot from the diskette drive? Why do certain PC cards cause my battery life to drop noticeably?C-4 Frequently Asked Questions Diskette DriveWhat happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive? Frequently Asked Questions C-5How do I format a diskette? What type of diskette do I use in my diskette drive?Power Management BootingWhat is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot? Does my system come with power management features enabled?What is the function of Suspend-to-File? Windows What is the function of Suspend-to-RAM? Standby in WindowsWhat is the function of Suspend-to-File? Hibernation in Windows Frequently Asked Questions C-7C-8 Frequently Asked Questions What is a time-out?Frequently Asked Questions C-9 Can I disable my systems power management features?Miscellaneous How do I set the time and date?How do I speed up my application? C-10 Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I find help in a Windows application? Frequently Asked Questions C-11 Im having a problem using the IR port. What can I do?How do I save a file? Glossary Glossary2 Glossary Glossary 4 Glossary Glossary 6 Glossary Glossary 8 Glossary Glossary 10 Glossary Glossary Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 USB port, 8-7 User password, 3-8 Using the battery the TV out port Index-4Weight specifications, B-6 Windows 98, 4-2 introduction power management, 3-16 Windows 95 taskbar icons, 4-4 WindowsFCC Statement for United States Only Regulatory StatementsCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory StatementsBattery Disposal Battery ReplacementEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration NumbersNEC Versa DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYNEC Computers Inc We, the Responsible Party