Multimedia Applications | NEC VX instruction

Multimedia Applications

A growing number of multimedia applications are available for PC/notebook users. These multimedia software packages include graphics packages, animation software, and presentation authoring systems as follows:

!Animation software allows you to create 3-D effects and 3-D titles and add interest to an otherwise static presentation.

!Authoring packages let you pull all the elements of your design into an exciting, interactive multimedia presentation.

9-6 Using Multimedia

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NEC VX manual Multimedia Applications

Contents

R S a V Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Using the System Drives and Bays Vi Contents Specifications Using This Guide Using This Guide Related Documents Text Conventions Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Before You Begin NEC Versa VX notebook computer About Your NEC Versa VX Notebook Around the Front of the System Power and Battery Charging LEDsLCD Panel Control Panel Control Panel Power Button Status LED icons Status Icons Keyboard panel Keyboard Panel and Base UnitBase unit Keyboard Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Around the Back of the System Back system features Around the Left Side of the System Left side features Around the Right Side of the System Right side features Bottom of the system Around the Bottom of the System Port Replicator About the Port Replicator Getting Started NEC VersaGlide VersaGlide featuresGetting Started Making VersaGlide Adjustments Power SourcesVersaGlide Tips AC adapter Using the AC Adapter Using the Battery Powering the System On and OffConnecting the AC adapter Install the battery in your system as follows Replacing the Battery Removing the battery Returning the Battery to its Normal State Low Battery PowerInstalling the battery Extending Battery Life Handling the Battery Battery Precautions Charging the Battery Disposing of the Battery Precautions for Recharging the BatteryInternal Batteries System Care Precautions Getting Started Storage Requirements Clean or dust your system as follows Routine Cleaning Using the Bios Setup Utility Entering Bios Setup Introducing Bios SetupUsing the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main Menu Looking at Screens Advanced Cmos Setup Using Keys Checking/Setting System ParametersBios Setup Key Functions Standard Cmos Setup Resetting System ParametersStandard Cmos Setup Advanced Cmos Setup Advanced Cmos Setup System Security Setup System Security Setup Establishing Passwords Password ProtectionHard Disk Drive Passwords Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Power Management Setup Power Management Setup STF Option Definition Custom Timeout Options Boot Device Setup Boot Device Setup Peripheral Setup Peripheral Setup Other Bios Setup Options Managing System PowerWindows 98 Power Management Properties Power Schemes Windows 98 Power Schemes Windows 98 Power Meter Windows 98 AlarmsAlarms Windows 98 Hibernate Windows 98 AdvancedAdvanced Recognizing the Windows 98 Power Management States Windows 98 Power Management StatesWindows 98 Power Management Behavior Recognizing the Windows 95 Power Management States Windows 95 Power Management StatesWindows 95 Power Management Behavior Obtaining the Bios Update Updating the Bios Performing the Bios Update Preparing the Bios Update Diskette Default switch settings Identifying the Switch Settings Using the Operating System and Utilities Windows Introduction Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows 98 Second Edition Taskbar Icons Windows Windows NT NEC Customize Utility Hdprepez Utility Using Hdprepez in Windows 98 or Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98/95 Application and Driver CDLaunching the Application and Driver CD with Windows NT Installing the A&D Software Personal Code Setting UtilityApplication and Driver CD Dialog Box Setting a Personal Code Installing the Personal Code Setting Utility DVD Player Installing the NEC Info CenterNEC Info Center Partition Magic Uninstalling the NEC Info Center Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CD Full Disk Drive Restore Product Recovery CD Options Using the Operating System and Utilities Partition Only Restore System Diagnostics Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the System Drives and Bays 24X CD-ROM Drive Using the System Drives and Bays24X CD-ROM drive CD Loading Changing the Auto Play SettingCD Care DVD-ROM Drive Opening the panel Hard Disk DriveRemoving the screw Removing the disk drive Memory Modules Memory bay cover and screw Memory module slot Removing the memory module Installing the memory module Using the System Drives and Bays Communicating with Your NEC Versa Mini-PCI Modem Connecting the ModemCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Mini-PCI LAN Installing the Online Modem/LAN GuidesMini-PCI Modem/LAN PC Cards Type II Extended Cards Type II CardsType III Cards Communication Cards Interface Cards Storage CardsOther Cards PC Card Slots Inserting a PC card Inserting a PC Card Removing a Card Internet ConnectionsInternet Connection Wizard in Windows Sending and Receiving Email Accessing the Internet Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys IR Port Enabling the IR Port Using the IR Port Traveling Tips Packing for Travel Preparing for TravelTraveling Tips Getting Through Customs Using Power Connections Using Your Modem Using External Devices Using External Devices Connecting a monitorMonitor Parallel Devices Connecting a parallel printer Serial Devices Connecting a serial device Keyboard/Mouse Connecting an external keyboard/mouse Television Connection Connecting an external display device USB Device Connecting a USB device Port Replicator Audio OptionsAudio ports Removing the expansion port cover Locating the docking lever Connecting the NEC Port Replicator Audio Video Multimedia Applications Using Multimedia Audio Using MultimediaRecording CD-ROM Input Line-InMicrophone Using the Built-In Speakers Using HeadphonesUsing External Stereo Speakers Playing Back Using Animation Files Using Digital Video FilesVideo Multimedia Applications Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System Problems Troubleshooting Problem ChecklistSolving System Problems Startup Problems Post Error Messages Post Error Messages If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information Necc Web Site Necc Support ServicesNecc FTP Site Email/Fax to Support Services Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your ChairArrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Adjust Your Input Devices Vary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications System Components Specifications Specifications B-3 Main Battery Diskette Drive Mini-PCI Modem Specifications B-5 Dimensions Interrupt Controllers Specifications B-7Interrupts System Memory Map Memory Map Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Frequently Asked QuestionsDisplay Which slots do my PC cards go? Frequently Asked Questions C-3 Diskette Drive Why cant I boot from the diskette drive? What happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive? Frequently Asked Questions C-5 Power Management Booting Frequently Asked Questions C-7 What is the function of Suspend-to-RAM? Standby in Windows What is a time-out? Miscellaneous Frequently Asked Questions C-9 How do I speed up my application? How do I save a file? Frequently Asked Questions C-11 Glossary Glossary To start up a computer. See cold boot and warm boot Description of a sound wave that consists of binary numbers Hz a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second Connection that enables two devices to communicate MB 1,048,576 bytes Interface that communicates multiple data bits at a time Picture elements. Tiny dots that make up a screen image An interface that communicates information one bit at a time Svga To record or store information to a storage device Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 FCC Statement for United States Only Regulatory StatementsCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory Statements Battery Disposal Battery ReplacementEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers NEC Versa Declaration of Conformity