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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Install
FAQ
Error codes
Battery Replacement
Dimension
Connecting the AC adapter
Solving System Problems
Resetting System Parameters
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Contents
V E R S A V
U S E R ’ S
G U I D E
NEC Versa VX Notebook Computer
Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
Contents
Using This Guide
Contents
1 Introducing the NEC Versa
iv Contents
3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
4 Using the Operating System and Utilities
Contents
5 Using the System Drives and Bays
6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Using External Devices
Using Multimedia
vi Contents
Traveling Tips
Solving System Problems
11 Getting Service and Support
A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Specifications
Using This Guide
Using This Guide
Related Documents
x Using This Guide
Text Conventions
Introducing the NEC Versa
Before You Begin About Your NEC Versa VX Notebook
Around the Front of the System Around the Back of the System
Around the Left Side of the System
Before You Begin
1-2 Introducing the NEC Versa
Introducing the NEC Versa
About Your NEC Versa VX Notebook
NEC Versa VX notebook computer
Power and Battery Charging LEDs
Around the Front of the System
LCD Panel
1-4 Introducing the NEC Versa
Introducing the NEC Versa
Control Panel
Control Panel
Power Button
1-6 Introducing the NEC Versa
Introducing the NEC Versa
Status Icons
Status LED icons
Keyboard Panel and Base Unit
Keyboard panel
Base unit
1-8 Introducing the NEC Versa
Keyboard
Introducing the NEC Versa
1-10 Introducing the NEC Versa
Windows keys - Use the following two keys to facilitate your work
Introducing the NEC Versa
1-12 Introducing the NEC Versa
Back system features
Around the Back of the System
Introducing the NEC Versa
Left side features
Around the Left Side of the System
1-14 Introducing the NEC Versa
Right side features
Around the Right Side of the System
Introducing the NEC Versa
Around the Bottom of the System
Bottom of the system
1-16 Introducing the NEC Versa
About the Port Replicator
Port Replicator
NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System Care
Getting Started
2-2 Getting Started
VersaGlide features
NEC VersaGlide
Power Sources
Making VersaGlide Adjustments
VersaGlide Tips
Getting Started
2-4 Getting Started
Using the AC Adapter
AC adapter
Powering the System On and Off
Using the Battery
Connecting the AC adapter
Getting Started
Replacing the Battery
2-6 Getting Started
Removing the battery
Getting Started
Low Battery Power
Returning the Battery to its Normal State
Installing the battery
2-8 Getting Started
Getting Started
Handling the Battery
Extending Battery Life
2-10 Getting Started
Charging the Battery
Battery Precautions
Precautions for Recharging the Battery
Disposing of the Battery
CMOS Battery
Internal Batteries
2-12 Getting Started
Precautions
System Care
Do not use the system in humid or dusty environments
Getting Started
Storage Requirements
2-14 Getting Started
Routine Cleaning
Getting Started
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup
Checking/Setting System Parameters Managing System Power
Updating the BIOS Identifying the Switch Settings
3-2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Introducing BIOS Setup
Entering BIOS Setup
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
BIOS Setup Main Menu
BIOS Setup Main Menu
Looking at Screens
Advanced CMOS Setup
3-4 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Checking/Setting System Parameters
Using Keys
BIOS Setup Key Functions
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Resetting System Parameters
Standard CMOS Setup
Standard CMOS Setup
3-6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Advanced CMOS Setup
Advanced CMOS Setup
3-8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
System Security Setup
System Security Setup
Password Protection
Establishing Passwords
Hard Disk Drive Passwords
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
3-10 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup
Moving the Hard Disk Drive
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
1 Available when power savings is set to Custom
3-12 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Power Management Setup
Custom Timeout Options
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
3-14 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Boot Device Setup
Boot Device Setup
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Peripheral Setup
Peripheral Setup
Managing System Power
Other BIOS Setup Options
Windows 98 Power Management Properties
3-16 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 98 Power Schemes
Power Schemes
Windows 98 Alarms
Windows 98 Power Meter
Alarms
3-18 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 98 Advanced
Windows 98 Hibernate
Advanced
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 98 Power Management States
Recognizing the Windows 98 Power Management States
Windows 98 Power Management Behavior
3-20 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 95 Power Management States
Recognizing the Windows 95 Power Management States
Windows 95 Power Management Behavior
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
3-22 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Updating the BIOS
Obtaining the BIOS Update
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette
Performing the BIOS Update
3-24 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Identifying the Switch Settings
Default switch settings
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Application and Driver CD Personal Code Setting Utility DVD Player
NEC Info Center Partition Magic Product Recovery CD
Windows Introduction NEC Customize Utility HDPREPEZ Utility
4-2 Using the Operating System and Utilities
Windows Introduction
Windows 98 Second Edition
Desktop Icons
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Taskbar Icons
4-4 Using the Operating System and Utilities
Windows
Using the Operating System and Utilities
NEC Customize Utility
Windows NT
Using the NEC Customize Utility
Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 98 or
4-6 Using the Operating System and Utilities
HDPREPEZ Utility
Application and Driver CD
Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98/95
Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows NT
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Personal Code Setting Utility
Installing the A&D Software
4-8 Using the Operating System and Utilities
Application and Driver CD Dialog Box
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Installing the Personal Code Setting Utility
Setting a Personal Code
Installing the NEC Info Center
4-10 Using the Operating System and Utilities
DVD Player
NEC Info Center
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Uninstalling the NEC Info Center
Partition Magic
4-12 Using the Operating System and Utilities
Product Recovery CD
Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Product Recovery CD Options
Full Disk Drive Restore
4-14 Using the Operating System and Utilities
Partition Only Restore
Using the Operating System and Utilities
System Diagnostics
4-16 Using the Operating System and Utilities
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Using the System Drives and Bays
24X CD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive Hard Disk Drive Memory Modules
24X CD-ROM drive
5-2 Using the System Drives and Bays
24X CD-ROM Drive
Changing the Auto Play Setting
Using the System Drives and Bays
CD Loading
CD Care
5-4 Using the System Drives and Bays
DVD-ROM Drive
Hard Disk Drive
Opening the panel
Removing the screw
Using the System Drives and Bays
Removing the disk drive
5-6 Using the System Drives and Bays
Memory Modules
Memory bay cover and screw
Using the System Drives and Bays
2. Turn the system over and locate the screw on the memory bay
3. Remove the screw and lift off the memory bay cover
5-8 Using the System Drives and Bays
Memory module slot
Using the System Drives and Bays
Installing the memory module
Removing the memory module
Replace the memory bay cover Replace the screw Turn the system over
5-10 Using the System Drives and Bays
8. Reassemble the NEC Versa VX components as follows
Internet Connections IR Port
Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Mini-PCI Modem Mini-PCI LAN Mini-PCI Modem/LAN PC Cards
6-2 Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Connecting the Modem
Mini-PCI Modem
Installing the Online Modem/LAN Guides
Mini-PCI LAN
Mini-PCI Modem/LAN
PC Cards
Type II Cards
Type II Extended Cards
Type III Cards
Communication Cards
Storage Cards
Interface Cards
Other Cards
PC Card Slots
6-6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Inserting a PC Card
Inserting a PC card
Internet Connections
Removing a Card
Internet Connection Wizard in Windows
Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Accessing the Internet
Sending and Receiving Email
6-8 Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Internet Connection Wizard in Windows
Communicating with Your NEC Versa
IR Port
Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys
6-10 Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Using the IR Port
Enabling the IR Port
Traveling Tips
Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power Connections
Getting Through Customs Using Your Modem
7-2 Traveling Tips
Preparing for Travel
Packing for Travel
Traveling Tips
Using Power Connections
Getting Through Customs
Using Your Modem
7-4 Traveling Tips
Television Connection USB Device Audio Options Port Replicator
Using External Devices
Monitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices Keyboard/Mouse
Monitor
Connecting a monitor
8-2 Using External Devices
Parallel Devices
Connecting a parallel printer
Using External Devices
Serial Devices
Connecting a serial device
8-4 Using External Devices
Using External Devices
Connecting an external keyboard/mouse
Keyboard/Mouse
Television Connection
Connecting an external display device
8-6 Using External Devices
Using External Devices
Connecting a USB device
USB Device
8-8 Using External Devices
Audio Options
Port Replicator
Audio ports
Locating the docking lever
Removing the expansion port cover
Using External Devices
A - Docking Lever
Connecting the NEC Port Replicator
8-10 Using External Devices
Using Multimedia
Audio Video Multimedia Applications
Recording
9-2 Using Multimedia
Audio
Using Multimedia
Line-In
CD-ROM Input
Microphone
Using Headphones
Using the Built-In Speakers
Using External Stereo Speakers
9-4 Using Multimedia
Using Digital Video Files
Using Animation Files
Video
Using Multimedia
9-6 Using Multimedia
Multimedia Applications
Solving System Problems
Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance
10-2 Solving System Problems
Problem Checklist
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Startup Problems
Solving System Problems
POST Error Messages
POST Error Messages
10-4 Solving System Problems
Error Message
Solving System Problems
If You Need Assistance
POST Error Messages
NECC Support Services Email/Fax to Support Services
Getting Service and Support
Service and Support Contact Information NECC Web Site NECC FTP Site
Service and Support Contact Information
11-2 Getting Service and Support
NECC Support Services
Getting Service and Support
NECC Web Site
NECC FTP Site
Email/Fax to Support Services
11-4 Getting Service and Support
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment
Vary Your Workday Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
A-2 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Making Your Computer Work for You
Arrange Your Equipment
Adjust Your Chair
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3
A-4 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Adjust Your Input Devices
Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5
Vary Your Workday
A-6 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Specifications
System Components Interrupt Controllers Memory Map
Random Access Memory RAM
B-2 Specifications
System Components
System Processor
Main Battery
Specifications B-3
Card Slots
LCD Display
B-4 Specifications
Keyboard
Diskette Drive
Hard Disk Drives
Specifications B-5
Mini-PCI Modem
Mini-PCI LAN
Mini-PCI Modem/LAN
Dimensions
Weight
B-6 Specifications
Recommended Environment
Specifications B-7
Interrupt Controllers
Interrupts
IRQ#
System Memory Map
B-8 Specifications
Memory Map
Power Management Miscellaneous
Frequently Asked Questions
External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting
What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode?
C-2 Frequently Asked Questions
External Mouse
Display
Frequently Asked Questions C-3
In which slots do my PC cards go?
Can I run two of the same type cards simultaneously?
PC Cards
Why do certain PC cards cause my battery life to drop noticeably?
Why cant I boot from the diskette drive?
C-4 Frequently Asked Questions
Diskette Drive
Frequently Asked Questions C-5
What happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive?
How do I format a diskette?
What type of diskette do I use in my diskette drive?
Booting
Power Management
What 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-RAM? Standby in Windows
What is the function of Suspend-to-File? Windows
What is the function of Suspend-to-File? Hibernation in Windows
Frequently Asked Questions C-7
What is a time-out?
C-8 Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable my systems power management features?
Frequently Asked Questions C-9
Miscellaneous
How do I set the time and date?
How do I find help in a Windows application?
C-10 Frequently Asked Questions
How do I speed up my application?
How do I save a file?
Im having a problem using the IR port. What can I do?
Frequently Asked Questions C-11
Glossary
Glossary
2 Glossary
Glossary
4 Glossary
Glossary
6 Glossary
Glossary
8 Glossary
Glossary
10 Glossary
Glossary
Index
Index-1
Index-2
Index-3
Index-4
USB port, 8-7 User password, 3-8 Using the battery the TV out port
Weight specifications, B-6 Windows 98, 4-2 introduction
power management, 3-16 Windows 95 taskbar icons, 4-4 Windows
Regulatory Statements
FCC Statement for United States Only
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
Regulatory Statements
Battery Replacement
Battery Disposal
European Community Directive Conformance Statement
Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
NEC Versa
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