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NEC VX manual Specifications, System Components Interrupt Controllers Memory Map

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U S E R ’ S V E R S A VG U I D E NEC Versa VX Notebook ComputerProprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Using This Guide ContentsContents 1 Introducing the NEC Versaiv Contents 3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility4 Using the Operating System and Utilities Contents 5 Using the System Drives and Bays6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Using Multimedia Using External Devicesvi Contents Traveling Tips11 Getting Service and Support Solving System ProblemsA Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment SpecificationsUsing This Guide Using This GuideRelated Documents x Using This GuideText Conventions Before You Begin About Your NEC Versa VX Notebook Introducing the NEC VersaAround the Front of the System Around the Back of the System Around the Left Side of the System1-2 Introducing the NEC Versa Before You BeginIntroducing the NEC Versa About Your NEC Versa VX NotebookNEC Versa VX notebook computer Around the Front of the System Power and Battery Charging LEDsLCD Panel 1-4 Introducing the NEC VersaIntroducing the NEC Versa Control PanelControl Panel 1-6 Introducing the NEC Versa Power ButtonIntroducing the NEC Versa Status IconsStatus LED icons Keyboard panel Keyboard Panel and Base UnitBase unit 1-8 Introducing the NEC VersaIntroducing the NEC Versa Keyboard1-10 Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Windows keys - Use the following two keys to facilitate your work1-12 Introducing the NEC Versa Back system featuresAround the Back of the System Introducing the NEC Versa Left side featuresAround the Left Side of the System 1-14 Introducing the NEC Versa Right side featuresAround the Right Side of the System Introducing the NEC Versa Around the Bottom of the SystemBottom of the system 1-16 Introducing the NEC Versa About the Port ReplicatorPort Replicator Getting Started NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System Care2-2 Getting Started VersaGlide featuresNEC VersaGlide Making VersaGlide Adjustments Power SourcesVersaGlide Tips Getting Started2-4 Getting Started Using the AC AdapterAC adapter Using the Battery Powering the System On and OffConnecting the AC adapter Getting Started2-6 Getting Started Replacing the BatteryGetting Started Removing the batteryReturning the Battery to its Normal State Low Battery PowerInstalling the battery 2-8 Getting StartedGetting Started Handling the BatteryExtending Battery Life 2-10 Getting Started Charging the BatteryBattery Precautions Disposing of the Battery Precautions for Recharging the BatteryCMOS Battery Internal Batteries2-12 Getting Started PrecautionsSystem Care Getting Started Do not use the system in humid or dusty environments2-14 Getting Started Storage RequirementsGetting Started Routine CleaningIntroducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Using the BIOS Setup UtilityChecking/Setting System Parameters Managing System Power Updating the BIOS Identifying the Switch Settings3-2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS SetupEntering BIOS Setup Using the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Main MenuBIOS Setup Main Menu Looking at Screens Advanced CMOS Setup3-4 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Using Keys Checking/Setting System ParametersBIOS Setup Key Functions Using the BIOS Setup UtilityStandard CMOS Setup Resetting System ParametersStandard CMOS Setup 3-6 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced CMOS SetupAdvanced CMOS Setup 3-8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility System Security SetupSystem Security Setup Establishing Passwords Password ProtectionHard Disk Drive Passwords Using the BIOS Setup UtilityChanging Hard Disk Drive Passwords Establishing 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 Utility1 Available when power savings is set to Custom 3-12 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPower Management Setup Using the BIOS Setup Utility Custom Timeout Options3-14 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Boot Device SetupBoot Device Setup Using the BIOS Setup Utility Peripheral SetupPeripheral Setup Other BIOS Setup Options Managing System PowerWindows 98 Power Management Properties 3-16 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98 Power SchemesPower Schemes Windows 98 Power Meter Windows 98 AlarmsAlarms 3-18 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 98 Hibernate Windows 98 AdvancedAdvanced Using the BIOS Setup UtilityRecognizing the Windows 98 Power Management States Windows 98 Power Management StatesWindows 98 Power Management Behavior 3-20 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityRecognizing the Windows 95 Power Management States Windows 95 Power Management StatesWindows 95 Power Management Behavior Using the BIOS Setup Utility3-22 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Updating the BIOSObtaining the BIOS Update Using the BIOS Setup Utility Preparing the BIOS Update DiskettePerforming the BIOS Update 3-24 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Identifying the Switch SettingsDefault switch settings Application and Driver CD Personal Code Setting Utility DVD Player Using the Operating System and UtilitiesNEC Info Center Partition Magic Product Recovery CD Windows Introduction NEC Customize Utility HDPREPEZ UtilityWindows Introduction 4-2 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows 98 Second Edition Desktop IconsTaskbar Icons Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows 4-4 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesUsing the Operating System and Utilities NEC Customize UtilityWindows NT Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 98 or Using the NEC Customize Utility4-6 Using the Operating System and Utilities HDPREPEZ UtilityLaunching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98/95 Application and Driver CDLaunching the Application and Driver CD with Windows NT Using the Operating System and UtilitiesInstalling the A&D Software Personal Code Setting Utility4-8 Using the Operating System and Utilities Application and Driver CD Dialog BoxUsing the Operating System and Utilities Installing the Personal Code Setting UtilitySetting a Personal Code 4-10 Using the Operating System and Utilities Installing the NEC Info CenterDVD Player NEC Info CenterUsing the Operating System and Utilities Uninstalling the NEC Info CenterPartition Magic 4-12 Using the Operating System and Utilities Product Recovery CDGuidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Using the Operating System and Utilities Product Recovery CD OptionsFull Disk Drive Restore 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 Using the System Drives and Bays Changing the Auto Play SettingCD Loading CD CareDVD-ROM Drive 5-4 Using the System Drives and BaysOpening the panel Hard Disk DriveRemoving the screw Using the System Drives and BaysRemoving the disk drive 5-6 Using the System Drives and BaysMemory Modules Using the System Drives and Bays Memory bay cover and screw2. Turn the system over and locate the screw on the memory bay 3. Remove the screw and lift off the memory bay coverMemory module slot 5-8 Using the System Drives and BaysUsing the System Drives and Bays Installing the memory moduleRemoving the memory module Replace the memory bay cover Replace the screw Turn the system over 5-10 Using the System Drives and Bays8. Reassemble the NEC Versa VX components as follows Internet Connections IR Port Communicating with Your NEC VersaMini-PCI Modem Mini-PCI LAN Mini-PCI Modem/LAN PC Cards 6-2 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Connecting the ModemMini-PCI Modem Mini-PCI LAN Installing the Online Modem/LAN GuidesMini-PCI Modem/LAN PC CardsType II Extended Cards Type II CardsType III Cards Communication CardsInterface Cards Storage CardsOther Cards PC Card Slots6-6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Inserting a PC CardInserting a PC card Removing a Card Internet ConnectionsInternet Connection Wizard in Windows Communicating with Your NEC VersaSending and Receiving Email Accessing the Internet6-8 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Internet Connection Wizard in WindowsCommunicating with Your NEC Versa IR PortModifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys 6-10 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Using the IR PortEnabling the IR Port Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power ConnectionsGetting Through Customs Using Your Modem 7-2 Traveling Tips Preparing for TravelPacking for Travel Traveling Tips Using Power ConnectionsGetting Through Customs 7-4 Traveling Tips Using Your ModemTelevision Connection USB Device Audio Options Port Replicator Using External DevicesMonitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices Keyboard/Mouse Monitor Connecting a monitor8-2 Using External Devices Parallel Devices Connecting a parallel printerUsing External Devices Serial Devices Connecting a serial device8-4 Using External Devices Using External Devices Connecting an external keyboard/mouseKeyboard/Mouse Television Connection Connecting an external display device8-6 Using External Devices Using External Devices Connecting a USB deviceUSB Device Audio Options 8-8 Using External DevicesPort Replicator Audio portsRemoving the expansion port cover Locating the docking leverUsing External Devices A - Docking Lever8-10 Using External Devices Connecting the NEC Port ReplicatorAudio Video Multimedia Applications Using MultimediaRecording 9-2 Using MultimediaAudio Line-In Using MultimediaCD-ROM Input MicrophoneUsing the Built-In Speakers Using HeadphonesUsing External Stereo Speakers 9-4 Using MultimediaUsing Animation Files Using Digital Video FilesVideo Using MultimediaMultimedia Applications 9-6 Using MultimediaProblem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System Problems10-2 Solving System Problems Problem ChecklistTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Startup ProblemsSolving System Problems POST Error Messages POST Error Messages10-4 Solving System Problems Error MessageSolving System Problems If You Need AssistancePOST Error Messages NECC Support Services Email/Fax to Support Services Getting Service and SupportService and Support Contact Information NECC Web Site NECC FTP Site 11-2 Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact InformationGetting Service and Support NECC Support ServicesNECC Web Site NECC FTP Site11-4 Getting Service and Support Email/Fax to Support ServicesAdjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentMaking Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Vary Your Workday Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial FactorsMaking Your Computer Work for You A-2 Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentArrange Your Equipment Adjust Your ChairSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 A-4 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Input DevicesAdjust Your Screen or Monitor Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Vary Your Workday A-6 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment System Components Interrupt Controllers Memory Map SpecificationsB-2 Specifications Random Access Memory RAMSystem Components System ProcessorSpecifications B-3 Main BatteryCard Slots LCD DisplayKeyboard B-4 SpecificationsDiskette Drive Hard Disk DrivesMini-PCI Modem Specifications B-5Mini-PCI LAN Mini-PCI Modem/LANWeight DimensionsB-6 Specifications Recommended EnvironmentInterrupt Controllers Specifications B-7Interrupts IRQ#System Memory Map B-8 SpecificationsMemory Map Power Management Miscellaneous Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting C-2 Frequently Asked Questions What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode?External Mouse DisplayIn which slots do my PC cards go? Frequently Asked Questions C-3Can I run two of the same type cards simultaneously? PC CardsWhy cant I boot from the diskette drive? Why do certain PC cards cause my battery life to drop noticeably?C-4 Frequently Asked Questions Diskette DriveWhat happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive? Frequently Asked Questions C-5How do I format a diskette? What type of diskette do I use in my diskette drive?Power Management BootingWhat 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-File? Windows What is the function of Suspend-to-RAM? Standby in WindowsWhat is the function of Suspend-to-File? Hibernation in Windows Frequently Asked Questions C-7C-8 Frequently Asked Questions What is a time-out?Frequently Asked Questions C-9 Can I disable my systems power management features?Miscellaneous How do I set the time and date?How do I find help in a Windows application? C-10 Frequently Asked QuestionsHow 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 Glossary2 Glossary Glossary 4 Glossary Glossary 6 Glossary Glossary 8 Glossary Glossary 10 Glossary Glossary Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 USB port, 8-7 User password, 3-8 Using the battery the TV out port Index-4Weight specifications, B-6 Windows 98, 4-2 introduction power management, 3-16 Windows 95 taskbar icons, 4-4 WindowsFCC Statement for United States Only Regulatory StatementsCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory StatementsBattery Disposal Battery ReplacementEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration NumbersNEC Versa DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYNEC Computers Inc We, the Responsible Party