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NEC VX manual Using External Devices, Monitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices Keyboard/Mouse

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NEC VX manual Using External Devices, Monitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices Keyboard/Mouse

Contents

G U I D E V E R S A VU S E R ’ S NEC Versa VX Notebook ComputerProprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents ContentsUsing This Guide 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 vi Contents Using External DevicesUsing Multimedia Traveling TipsA Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Solving System Problems11 Getting Service and Support SpecificationsUsing This Guide Using This GuideText Conventions x Using This GuideRelated Documents Around the Front of the System Around the Back of the System Introducing the NEC VersaBefore You Begin About Your NEC Versa VX Notebook Around the Left Side of the SystemBefore You Begin 1-2 Introducing the NEC VersaNEC Versa VX notebook computer About Your NEC Versa VX NotebookIntroducing the NEC Versa LCD Panel Power and Battery Charging LEDsAround the Front of the System 1-4 Introducing the NEC VersaControl Panel Control PanelIntroducing the NEC Versa Power Button 1-6 Introducing the NEC VersaStatus LED icons Status IconsIntroducing the NEC Versa Base unit Keyboard Panel and Base UnitKeyboard panel 1-8 Introducing the NEC VersaKeyboard Introducing the NEC Versa1-10 Introducing the NEC Versa Windows keys - Use the following two keys to facilitate your work Introducing the NEC VersaAround 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 NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System Care Getting StartedNEC VersaGlide VersaGlide features2-2 Getting Started VersaGlide Tips Power SourcesMaking VersaGlide Adjustments Getting StartedAC adapter Using the AC Adapter2-4 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Powering the System On and OffUsing the Battery Getting StartedReplacing the Battery 2-6 Getting StartedRemoving the battery Getting StartedInstalling the battery Low Battery PowerReturning the Battery to its Normal State 2-8 Getting StartedExtending Battery Life Handling the BatteryGetting Started Battery Precautions Charging the Battery2-10 Getting Started CMOS Battery Precautions for Recharging the BatteryDisposing of the Battery Internal BatteriesSystem Care Precautions2-12 Getting Started Do not use the system in humid or dusty environments Getting StartedStorage Requirements 2-14 Getting StartedRoutine Cleaning Getting StartedChecking/Setting System Parameters Managing System Power Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIntroducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup 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 BIOS Setup Key Functions Checking/Setting System ParametersUsing Keys 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 Hard Disk Drive Passwords Password ProtectionEstablishing Passwords Using the BIOS Setup UtilityUsing Hard Disk Drive Password Protection Establishing Hard Disk Drive PasswordsChanging Hard Disk Drive Passwords 3-10 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityMoving the Hard Disk Drive Power Management SetupPower Management Setup Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPower Management Setup 3-12 Using the BIOS Setup Utility1 Available when power savings is set to Custom Custom Timeout Options Using the BIOS Setup UtilityBoot Device Setup Boot Device Setup3-14 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Peripheral Setup Peripheral SetupUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98 Power Management Properties Managing System PowerOther BIOS Setup Options 3-16 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPower Schemes Windows 98 Power SchemesUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Alarms Windows 98 AlarmsWindows 98 Power Meter 3-18 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityAdvanced Windows 98 AdvancedWindows 98 Hibernate Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 98 Power Management Behavior Windows 98 Power Management StatesRecognizing the Windows 98 Power Management States 3-20 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 95 Power Management Behavior Windows 95 Power Management StatesRecognizing the Windows 95 Power Management States 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 NEC Info Center Partition Magic Product Recovery CD Using the Operating System and UtilitiesApplication and Driver CD Personal Code Setting Utility DVD Player Windows Introduction NEC Customize Utility HDPREPEZ UtilityWindows 98 Second Edition 4-2 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows Introduction Desktop IconsUsing the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar Icons4-4 Using the Operating System and Utilities WindowsWindows NT NEC Customize UtilityUsing the Operating System and Utilities 4-6 Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the NEC Customize UtilityUsing HDPREPEZ in Windows 98 or HDPREPEZ UtilityLaunching the Application and Driver CD with Windows NT Application and Driver CDLaunching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98/95 Using the Operating System and Utilities4-8 Using the Operating System and Utilities Personal Code Setting UtilityInstalling the A&D Software Application and Driver CD Dialog BoxSetting a Personal Code Installing the Personal Code Setting UtilityUsing the Operating System and Utilities DVD Player Installing the NEC Info Center4-10 Using the Operating System and Utilities 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 Partition Only Restore Using the Operating System and UtilitiesSystem Diagnostics 4-16 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesUsing the Operating System and Utilities Using the System Drives and Bays 24X CD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive Hard Disk Drive Memory Modules24X CD-ROM Drive 5-2 Using the System Drives and Bays24X CD-ROM drive CD Loading Changing the Auto Play SettingUsing the System Drives and Bays CD Care5-4 Using the System Drives and Bays DVD-ROM DriveRemoving the screw Hard Disk DriveOpening the panel Using the System Drives and BaysMemory Modules 5-6 Using the System Drives and BaysRemoving the disk drive 2. Turn the system over and locate the screw on the memory bay Memory bay cover and screwUsing the System Drives and Bays 3. Remove the screw and lift off the memory bay cover5-8 Using the System Drives and Bays Memory module slotRemoving 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 Modem/LAN Installing the Online Modem/LAN GuidesMini-PCI LAN PC CardsType III Cards Type II CardsType II Extended Cards Communication CardsOther Cards Storage CardsInterface Cards PC Card SlotsInserting a PC card Inserting a PC Card6-6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Internet Connection Wizard in Windows Internet ConnectionsRemoving a Card Communicating with Your NEC Versa6-8 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Accessing the InternetSending and Receiving Email 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 Using Your Modem 7-4 Traveling TipsMonitor 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 Port Replicator 8-8 Using External DevicesAudio Options Audio portsUsing External Devices Locating the docking leverRemoving the expansion port cover A - Docking LeverConnecting the NEC Port Replicator 8-10 Using External DevicesUsing Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia ApplicationsAudio 9-2 Using MultimediaRecording CD-ROM Input Using MultimediaLine-In MicrophoneUsing External Stereo Speakers Using HeadphonesUsing the Built-In Speakers 9-4 Using MultimediaVideo Using Digital Video FilesUsing Animation Files Using Multimedia9-6 Using Multimedia Multimedia ApplicationsSolving System Problems Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need AssistanceTroubleshooting Problem Checklist10-2 Solving System Problems Solving System Problems Startup ProblemsTroubleshooting 10-4 Solving System Problems POST Error MessagesPOST Error Messages 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 Service and Support Contact Information 11-2 Getting Service and SupportNECC Web Site NECC Support ServicesGetting Service and Support NECC FTP SiteEmail/Fax to Support Services 11-4 Getting Service and SupportMaking Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentAdjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial FactorsA-2 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for YouSetting 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 Specifications System Components Interrupt Controllers Memory MapSystem Components Random Access Memory RAMB-2 Specifications System ProcessorCard Slots Main BatterySpecifications B-3 LCD DisplayDiskette Drive B-4 SpecificationsKeyboard Hard Disk DrivesMini-PCI LAN Specifications B-5Mini-PCI Modem Mini-PCI Modem/LANB-6 Specifications DimensionsWeight Recommended EnvironmentInterrupts Specifications B-7Interrupt Controllers IRQ#Memory Map B-8 SpecificationsSystem Memory Map External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting Frequently Asked QuestionsPower Management Miscellaneous External Mouse What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode?C-2 Frequently Asked Questions DisplayCan I run two of the same type cards simultaneously? Frequently Asked Questions C-3In which slots do my PC cards go? PC CardsC-4 Frequently Asked Questions Why do certain PC cards cause my battery life to drop noticeably?Why cant I boot from the diskette drive? Diskette DriveHow do I format a diskette? Frequently Asked Questions C-5What 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?What is the function of Suspend-to-File? Hibernation in Windows What is the function of Suspend-to-RAM? Standby in WindowsWhat is the function of Suspend-to-File? Windows Frequently Asked Questions C-7What is a time-out? C-8 Frequently Asked QuestionsMiscellaneous Can I disable my systems power management features?Frequently Asked Questions C-9 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 Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Weight specifications, B-6 Windows 98, 4-2 introduction Index-4USB port, 8-7 User password, 3-8 Using the battery the TV out port power management, 3-16 Windows 95 taskbar icons, 4-4 WindowsCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory StatementsFCC Statement for United States Only Regulatory StatementsEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Battery ReplacementBattery Disposal Mini-PCI FCC Registration NumbersNEC Computers Inc DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYNEC Versa We, the Responsible Party