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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
FAQ
Error messages
Windows 98 Alarms
Password
Default switch settings
Connecting the AC adapter
Dimension
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External Mouse
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Display
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PC Cards
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Diskette Drive
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Booting
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Power Management
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Miscellaneous
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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 LEDs
LCD Panel
Control Panel
Control Panel
Power Button
Status LED icons
Status Icons
Keyboard panel
Keyboard Panel and Base Unit
Base 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 features
Getting Started
Making VersaGlide Adjustments
Power Sources
VersaGlide Tips
AC adapter
Using the AC Adapter
Using the Battery
Powering the System On and Off
Connecting 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 Power
Installing the battery
Extending Battery Life
Handling the Battery
Battery Precautions
Charging the Battery
Disposing of the Battery
Precautions for Recharging the Battery
Internal 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 Setup
Using the Bios Setup Utility
Bios Setup Main Menu
Bios Setup Main Menu
Looking at Screens
Advanced Cmos Setup
Using Keys
Checking/Setting System Parameters
Bios Setup Key Functions
Standard Cmos Setup
Resetting System Parameters
Standard Cmos Setup
Advanced Cmos Setup
Advanced Cmos Setup
System Security Setup
System Security Setup
Establishing Passwords
Password Protection
Hard 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 Power
Windows 98 Power Management Properties
Power Schemes
Windows 98 Power Schemes
Windows 98 Power Meter
Windows 98 Alarms
Alarms
Windows 98 Hibernate
Windows 98 Advanced
Advanced
Recognizing the Windows 98 Power Management States
Windows 98 Power Management States
Windows 98 Power Management Behavior
Recognizing the Windows 95 Power Management States
Windows 95 Power Management States
Windows 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 Utilities
Windows 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 CD
Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows NT
Installing the A&D Software
Personal Code Setting Utility
Application and Driver CD Dialog Box
Setting a Personal Code
Installing the Personal Code Setting Utility
DVD Player
Installing the NEC Info Center
NEC 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 Bays
24X CD-ROM drive
CD Loading
Changing the Auto Play Setting
CD Care
DVD-ROM Drive
Opening the panel
Hard Disk Drive
Removing 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 Modem
Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Mini-PCI LAN
Installing the Online Modem/LAN Guides
Mini-PCI Modem/LAN
PC Cards
Type II Extended Cards
Type II Cards
Type III Cards
Communication Cards
Interface Cards
Storage Cards
Other Cards
PC Card Slots
Inserting a PC card
Inserting a PC Card
Removing a Card
Internet Connections
Internet 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 Travel
Traveling Tips
Getting Through Customs
Using Power Connections
Using Your Modem
Using External Devices
Using External Devices
Connecting a monitor
Monitor
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 Options
Audio ports
Removing the expansion port cover
Locating the docking lever
Connecting the NEC Port Replicator
Audio Video Multimedia Applications
Using Multimedia
Audio
Using Multimedia
Recording
CD-ROM Input
Line-In
Microphone
Using the Built-In Speakers
Using Headphones
Using External Stereo Speakers
Playing Back
Using Animation Files
Using Digital Video Files
Video
Multimedia Applications
Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance
Solving System Problems
Troubleshooting
Problem Checklist
Solving 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 Services
Necc 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 Chair
Arrange Your Equipment
Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
Adjust Your Input Devices
Vary Your Workday
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5
Pre-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-7
Interrupts
System Memory Map
Memory Map
Frequently Asked Questions
External Mouse
Frequently Asked Questions
Display
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 Statements
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
Regulatory Statements
Battery Disposal
Battery Replacement
European Community Directive Conformance Statement
Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers
NEC Versa
Declaration of Conformity
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