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NEC manual About Your NEC Versa VX Notebook, NEC Versa VX notebook computer

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About Your NEC Versa VX Notebook

The NEC Versa VX notebook computer offers you a portable system filled with exciting resources for home, business or travel. Standard features include a powerful Intel® Celeron™, Pentium ® II or Pentium III microprocessor that works together with the latest Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) architecture.

In addition, your system provides a high-performance hard disk drive, diskette drive, and PC card support. Most models are equipped with a 24X CD-ROM drive, or a DVD-ROM drive. and a V.90-compliant 56 kilobits per second (Kbps) modem. As a multimedia system, your NEC Versa VX provides the tools needed to create and present impressive images using video clips and sound.

NEC Versa VX notebook computer

To get comfortable with your notebook, read the following sections and take a tour around your system!

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Contents

V E R S A V U S E R ’ SG U I D E NEC Versa VX Notebook ComputerProprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Using This GuideContents 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 Using External Devices Using Multimediavi Contents Traveling TipsSolving System Problems 11 Getting Service and SupportA Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment SpecificationsUsing This Guide Using This Guidex Using This Guide Text ConventionsRelated Documents Introducing the NEC Versa Before You Begin About Your NEC Versa VX NotebookAround the Front of the System Around the Back of the System 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 Power and Battery Charging LEDs Around the Front of the SystemLCD Panel 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 Keyboard Panel and Base Unit Keyboard panelBase unit 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 Power Sources Making VersaGlide AdjustmentsVersaGlide Tips Getting StartedUsing the AC Adapter AC adapter2-4 Getting Started Powering the System On and Off Using the BatteryConnecting the AC adapter Getting StartedReplacing the Battery 2-6 Getting StartedRemoving the battery Getting StartedLow Battery Power Returning the Battery to its Normal StateInstalling the battery 2-8 Getting StartedHandling the Battery Extending Battery LifeGetting Started Charging the Battery Battery Precautions2-10 Getting Started Precautions for Recharging the Battery Disposing of the BatteryCMOS 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 StartedUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS SetupChecking/Setting System Parameters Managing System Power 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 Checking/Setting System Parameters Using KeysBIOS Setup Key Functions Using the BIOS Setup UtilityResetting System Parameters Standard CMOS SetupStandard 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 Password Protection Establishing PasswordsHard Disk Drive Passwords Using the BIOS Setup UtilityEstablishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Changing 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 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 Managing System Power Other BIOS Setup OptionsWindows 98 Power Management Properties 3-16 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 98 Power Schemes Power SchemesUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98 Alarms Windows 98 Power MeterAlarms 3-18 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 98 Advanced Windows 98 HibernateAdvanced Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 98 Power Management States Recognizing the Windows 98 Power Management StatesWindows 98 Power Management Behavior 3-20 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 95 Power Management States Recognizing the Windows 95 Power Management StatesWindows 95 Power Management Behavior 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 Using the Operating System and Utilities Application and Driver CD Personal Code Setting Utility DVD PlayerNEC Info Center Partition Magic Product Recovery CD Windows Introduction NEC Customize Utility HDPREPEZ Utility4-2 Using the Operating System and Utilities Windows IntroductionWindows 98 Second Edition 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 Using the NEC Customize Utility Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 98 or4-6 Using the Operating System and Utilities HDPREPEZ UtilityApplication and Driver CD Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98/95Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows NT Using the Operating System and UtilitiesPersonal Code Setting Utility Installing the A&D Software4-8 Using the Operating System and Utilities Application and Driver CD Dialog BoxInstalling the Personal Code Setting Utility Setting a Personal CodeUsing the Operating System and Utilities Installing the NEC Info Center 4-10 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesDVD Player 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 Changing the Auto Play Setting Using the System Drives and BaysCD Loading CD Care5-4 Using the System Drives and Bays DVD-ROM DriveHard Disk Drive Opening the panelRemoving the screw Using the System Drives and Bays5-6 Using the System Drives and Bays Memory ModulesRemoving the disk drive Memory bay cover and screw Using the System Drives and Bays2. Turn the system over and locate the screw on the memory bay 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 Installing the Online Modem/LAN Guides Mini-PCI LANMini-PCI Modem/LAN PC CardsType II Cards Type II Extended CardsType III Cards Communication CardsStorage Cards Interface CardsOther Cards PC Card SlotsInserting a PC Card Inserting a PC card6-6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Internet Connections Removing a CardInternet Connection Wizard in Windows Communicating with Your NEC VersaAccessing the Internet Sending and Receiving Email6-8 Communicating with Your NEC Versa 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 8-8 Using External Devices Audio OptionsPort Replicator Audio portsLocating the docking lever Removing the expansion port coverUsing External Devices A - Docking LeverConnecting the NEC Port Replicator 8-10 Using External DevicesUsing Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications9-2 Using Multimedia AudioRecording Using Multimedia Line-InCD-ROM Input MicrophoneUsing Headphones Using the Built-In SpeakersUsing External Stereo Speakers 9-4 Using MultimediaUsing Digital Video Files Using Animation FilesVideo 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 POST Error Messages POST Error Messages10-4 Solving System Problems 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 Support Services Getting Service and SupportNECC Web Site NECC FTP SiteEmail/Fax to Support Services 11-4 Getting Service and SupportSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or MonitorMaking Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment 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 MapRandom Access Memory RAM B-2 SpecificationsSystem Components System ProcessorMain Battery Specifications B-3Card Slots LCD DisplayB-4 Specifications KeyboardDiskette Drive Hard Disk DrivesSpecifications B-5 Mini-PCI ModemMini-PCI LAN Mini-PCI Modem/LANDimensions WeightB-6 Specifications Recommended EnvironmentSpecifications B-7 Interrupt ControllersInterrupts IRQ#B-8 Specifications Memory MapSystem Memory Map Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive BootingPower Management Miscellaneous What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode? C-2 Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse DisplayFrequently Asked Questions C-3 In which slots do my PC cards go?Can I run two of the same type cards simultaneously? PC CardsWhy 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 DriveFrequently 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 ManagementWhat 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? WindowsWhat is the function of Suspend-to-File? Hibernation in Windows Frequently Asked Questions C-7What is a time-out? C-8 Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I disable my systems power management features? Frequently Asked Questions C-9Miscellaneous 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 Index-4 USB port, 8-7 User password, 3-8 Using the battery the TV out portWeight specifications, B-6 Windows 98, 4-2 introduction power management, 3-16 Windows 95 taskbar icons, 4-4 WindowsRegulatory Statements FCC Statement for United States OnlyCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory StatementsBattery Replacement Battery DisposalEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration NumbersDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY NEC VersaNEC Computers Inc We, the Responsible Party