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NEC VX manual Connecting the NEC Port Replicator, Using External Devices

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4.Place the NEC Versa system’s rear bottom corners on the side guides of the NEC Port Replicator. Pull the docking lever of the replicator forward to securely dock the NEC Versa.

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NEC VX manual Connecting the NEC Port Replicator, Using External Devices

Contents

NEC Versa VX Notebook Computer V E R S A VU S E R ’ S G U I D EProprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer 1 Introducing the NEC Versa ContentsUsing This Guide Contents4 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 Traveling Tips Using External DevicesUsing Multimedia vi ContentsSpecifications Solving System Problems11 Getting Service and Support A Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentUsing This Guide Using This GuideText Conventions x Using This GuideRelated Documents Around the Left Side of the System Introducing the NEC VersaBefore You Begin About Your NEC Versa VX Notebook Around the Front of the System Around the Back of the System1-2 Introducing the NEC Versa Before You BeginNEC Versa VX notebook computer About Your NEC Versa VX NotebookIntroducing the NEC Versa 1-4 Introducing the NEC Versa Power and Battery Charging LEDsAround the Front of the System LCD PanelControl Panel Control PanelIntroducing the NEC Versa 1-6 Introducing the NEC Versa Power ButtonStatus LED icons Status IconsIntroducing the NEC Versa 1-8 Introducing the NEC Versa Keyboard Panel and Base UnitKeyboard panel Base unitIntroducing 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 Getting Started Power SourcesMaking VersaGlide Adjustments VersaGlide TipsAC adapter Using the AC Adapter2-4 Getting Started Getting Started Powering the System On and OffUsing the Battery Connecting the AC adapter2-6 Getting Started Replacing the BatteryGetting Started Removing the battery2-8 Getting Started Low Battery PowerReturning the Battery to its Normal State Installing the batteryExtending Battery Life Handling the BatteryGetting Started Battery Precautions Charging the Battery2-10 Getting Started Internal Batteries Precautions for Recharging the BatteryDisposing of the Battery CMOS BatterySystem Care Precautions2-12 Getting Started Getting Started Do not use the system in humid or dusty environments2-14 Getting Started Storage RequirementsGetting Started Routine CleaningUpdating the BIOS Identifying the Switch Settings Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIntroducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Checking/Setting System Parameters Managing System PowerEntering 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 the BIOS Setup Utility Checking/Setting System ParametersUsing Keys BIOS Setup Key Functions3-6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Resetting System ParametersStandard CMOS Setup Standard CMOS SetupAdvanced CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS SetupUsing the BIOS Setup Utility System Security Setup System Security Setup3-8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Using the BIOS Setup Utility Password ProtectionEstablishing Passwords Hard Disk Drive Passwords3-10 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Establishing Hard Disk Drive PasswordsChanging Hard Disk Drive Passwords Using Hard Disk Drive Password ProtectionUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Power Management SetupPower Management Setup Moving the Hard Disk DrivePower 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 3-16 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Managing System PowerOther BIOS Setup Options Windows 98 Power Management PropertiesPower Schemes Windows 98 Power SchemesUsing the BIOS Setup Utility 3-18 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98 AlarmsWindows 98 Power Meter AlarmsUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98 AdvancedWindows 98 Hibernate Advanced3-20 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98 Power Management StatesRecognizing the Windows 98 Power Management States Windows 98 Power Management BehaviorUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 95 Power Management StatesRecognizing the Windows 95 Power Management States Windows 95 Power Management BehaviorObtaining 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 Windows Introduction NEC Customize Utility HDPREPEZ Utility Using the Operating System and UtilitiesApplication and Driver CD Personal Code Setting Utility DVD Player NEC Info Center Partition Magic Product Recovery CDDesktop Icons 4-2 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows Introduction Windows 98 Second EditionTaskbar Icons Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows 4-4 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows NT NEC Customize UtilityUsing the Operating System and Utilities HDPREPEZ Utility Using the NEC Customize UtilityUsing HDPREPEZ in Windows 98 or 4-6 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesUsing the Operating System and Utilities Application and Driver CDLaunching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98/95 Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows NTApplication and Driver CD Dialog Box Personal Code Setting UtilityInstalling the A&D Software 4-8 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesSetting a Personal Code Installing the Personal Code Setting UtilityUsing the Operating System and Utilities NEC Info Center Installing the NEC Info Center4-10 Using the Operating System and Utilities DVD PlayerPartition 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 CD Care Changing the Auto Play SettingUsing the System Drives and Bays CD LoadingDVD-ROM Drive 5-4 Using the System Drives and BaysUsing the System Drives and Bays Hard Disk DriveOpening the panel Removing the screwMemory Modules 5-6 Using the System Drives and BaysRemoving the disk drive 3. Remove the screw and lift off the memory bay cover Memory bay cover and screwUsing the System Drives and Bays 2. Turn the system over and locate the screw on the memory bayMemory 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 PC Cards Installing the Online Modem/LAN GuidesMini-PCI LAN Mini-PCI Modem/LANCommunication Cards Type II CardsType II Extended Cards Type III CardsPC Card Slots Storage CardsInterface Cards Other CardsInserting a PC card Inserting a PC Card6-6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Communicating with Your NEC Versa Internet ConnectionsRemoving a Card Internet Connection Wizard in WindowsInternet Connection Wizard in Windows Accessing the InternetSending and Receiving Email 6-8 Communicating with Your NEC VersaModifying 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 ports 8-8 Using External DevicesAudio Options Port ReplicatorA - Docking Lever Locating the docking leverRemoving the expansion port cover Using External Devices8-10 Using External Devices Connecting the NEC Port ReplicatorAudio Video Multimedia Applications Using MultimediaAudio 9-2 Using MultimediaRecording Microphone Using MultimediaLine-In CD-ROM Input9-4 Using Multimedia Using HeadphonesUsing the Built-In Speakers Using External Stereo SpeakersUsing Multimedia Using Digital Video FilesUsing Animation Files VideoMultimedia 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 Error Message POST Error MessagesPOST Error Messages 10-4 Solving System ProblemsPOST 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 InformationNECC FTP Site NECC Support ServicesGetting Service and Support NECC Web Site11-4 Getting Service and Support Email/Fax to Support ServicesVary Your Workday Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentAdjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your EquipmentMaking 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 SpecificationsSystem Processor Random Access Memory RAMB-2 Specifications System ComponentsLCD Display Main BatterySpecifications B-3 Card SlotsHard Disk Drives B-4 SpecificationsKeyboard Diskette DriveMini-PCI Modem/LAN Specifications B-5Mini-PCI Modem Mini-PCI LANRecommended Environment DimensionsWeight B-6 SpecificationsIRQ# Specifications B-7Interrupt Controllers InterruptsMemory Map B-8 SpecificationsSystem Memory Map External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting Frequently Asked QuestionsPower Management Miscellaneous Display What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode?C-2 Frequently Asked Questions External MousePC Cards Frequently Asked Questions C-3In which slots do my PC cards go? Can I run two of the same type cards simultaneously?Diskette Drive Why do certain PC cards cause my battery life to drop noticeably?Why cant I boot from the diskette drive? C-4 Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat type of diskette do I use in my diskette drive? Frequently Asked Questions C-5What 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?Frequently Asked Questions C-7 What is the function of Suspend-to-RAM? Standby in WindowsWhat is the function of Suspend-to-File? Windows What is the function of Suspend-to-File? Hibernation in WindowsC-8 Frequently Asked Questions What is a time-out?How do I set the time and date? Can I disable my systems power management features?Frequently Asked Questions C-9 MiscellaneousHow 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 power management, 3-16 Windows 95 taskbar icons, 4-4 Windows Index-4USB port, 8-7 User password, 3-8 Using the battery the TV out port Weight specifications, B-6 Windows 98, 4-2 introductionRegulatory Statements Regulatory StatementsFCC Statement for United States Only Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementMini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers Battery ReplacementBattery Disposal European Community Directive Conformance StatementWe, the Responsible Party DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYNEC Versa NEC Computers Inc