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NEC VX Locating the docking lever, Removing the expansion port cover, Using External Devices

Models: VX

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Note You can connect your system to the NEC Port Replicator with the system powered off. In Plug-and-Play operating systems such as Windows 95, you can also connect your system to the NEC Port Replicator with the system in Suspend mode.

2.Push the docking lever on the right side of the NEC Port Replicator towards the rear of the replicator.

Locating the docking lever

A – Docking Lever

3.Open the port cover on the rear of the NEC Versa. Remove the expansion port cover by pulling it out of its slot in the port cover. Close the port cover.

Removing the expansion port cover

A – Expansion Port Cover

Using External Devices 8-9

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NEC VX manual Locating the docking lever, Removing the expansion port cover, Using External Devices, A - Docking Lever

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 Versa3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 4 Using the Operating System and Utilitiesiv Contents 5 Using the System Drives and Bays 6 Communicating with Your NEC VersaContents 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 Guidex Using This Guide Text ConventionsRelated 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 VersaAbout Your NEC Versa VX Notebook NEC Versa VX notebook computerIntroducing 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 Icons Status LED 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 VersaBack system features Around the Back of the System1-12 Introducing the NEC Versa Left side features Around the Left Side of the SystemIntroducing the NEC Versa Right side features Around the Right Side of the System1-14 Introducing the NEC Versa Around the Bottom of the System Bottom of the systemIntroducing the NEC Versa About the Port Replicator Port Replicator1-16 Introducing the NEC Versa NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System Care Getting StartedVersaGlide features NEC VersaGlide2-2 Getting Started VersaGlide Tips Power SourcesMaking VersaGlide Adjustments Getting StartedUsing the AC Adapter 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 StartedHandling the Battery Extending Battery LifeGetting Started Charging the Battery Battery Precautions2-10 Getting Started CMOS Battery Precautions for Recharging the BatteryDisposing of the Battery Internal BatteriesPrecautions System Care2-12 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 SettingsIntroducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup3-2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Main Menu BIOS Setup Main MenuUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced CMOS Setup 3-4 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityLooking 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 Utility3-12 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup1 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 UtilityWindows 98 Power Schemes 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 UtilityUpdating the BIOS Obtaining the BIOS Update3-22 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette Performing the BIOS UpdateUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Identifying the Switch Settings Default 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 WindowsNEC Customize Utility Windows NTUsing 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 BoxInstalling the Personal Code Setting Utility Setting a Personal CodeUsing the Operating System and Utilities DVD Player Installing the NEC Info Center4-10 Using the Operating System and Utilities NEC Info CenterUninstalling the NEC Info Center Partition MagicUsing the Operating System and Utilities Product Recovery CD Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD4-12 Using the Operating System and Utilities Product Recovery CD Options Full Disk Drive RestoreUsing 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 Modules5-2 Using the System Drives and Bays 24X CD-ROM Drive24X 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 Bays5-6 Using the System Drives and Bays Memory ModulesRemoving 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 slotInstalling the memory module Removing the memory moduleUsing the System Drives and Bays 5-10 Using the System Drives and Bays 8. Reassemble the NEC Versa VX components as followsReplace the memory bay cover Replace the screw Turn the system over Communicating with Your NEC Versa Mini-PCI Modem Mini-PCI LAN Mini-PCI Modem/LAN PC CardsInternet Connections IR Port Connecting the Modem Mini-PCI 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 WindowsIR Port Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut KeysCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Using the IR Port Enabling the IR Port6-10 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Using Your ModemTraveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel7-2 Traveling Tips Using Power Connections Getting Through CustomsTraveling Tips Using Your Modem 7-4 Traveling TipsUsing External Devices Monitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices Keyboard/MouseTelevision Connection USB Device Audio Options Port Replicator Connecting a monitor 8-2 Using External DevicesMonitor Connecting a parallel printer Using External DevicesParallel Devices Connecting a serial device 8-4 Using External DevicesSerial Devices Connecting an external keyboard/mouse Keyboard/MouseUsing External Devices Connecting an external display device 8-6 Using External DevicesTelevision Connection Connecting a USB device 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 Applications9-2 Using Multimedia AudioRecording 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 AssistanceProblem Checklist Troubleshooting10-2 Solving System Problems Startup Problems Solving System ProblemsTroubleshooting 10-4 Solving System Problems POST Error MessagesPOST Error Messages Error MessageIf You Need Assistance POST Error MessagesSolving System Problems Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information NECC Web Site NECC FTP SiteNECC 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 YouAdjust Your Chair Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or MonitorA-4 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Setting 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 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#B-8 Specifications Memory MapSystem Memory Map Frequently 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 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?C-10 Frequently Asked Questions How do I speed up my application?How do I find help in a Windows application? Im having a problem using the IR port. What can I do? Frequently Asked Questions C-11How 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