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NEC VX manual What is a time-out?, C-8 Frequently Asked Questions

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Your system must be configured for STF/Hibernation. In Windows Power Management Properties, check the box labeled “enable hibernate support,” under the Hibernate tab. In the BIOS Power Management Setup, enable the “Auto save-to-file” parameter and set the “Suspend Option” to STF.

C-8 Frequently Asked Questions How do I bring my system out of Standby mode (Windows 95) or LCD timeout (Windows 98)?

Manual background Moving your VersaGlide pointer or using your keyboard brings the system out of Standby mode or LCD timeout.

Manual background How do I bring my system out of Suspend mode (Windows 95) or Standby mode (Windows 98)?

Manual background Press the Power button to bring the system out of Suspend mode (Windows 95) or Standby mode (Windows 98).

What is a time-out?

Manual background A time-out is the amount of time your system or a particular component is inactive.

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NEC VX manual What is a time-out?, C-8 Frequently Asked Questions

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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 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 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 GuideRelated Documents x Using This GuideText Conventions 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 VersaIntroducing the NEC Versa About Your NEC Versa VX NotebookNEC Versa VX notebook computer Power and Battery Charging LEDs Around the Front of the SystemLCD Panel 1-4 Introducing the NEC VersaIntroducing the NEC Versa Control PanelControl Panel Power Button 1-6 Introducing the NEC VersaIntroducing the NEC Versa Status IconsStatus LED icons 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 Versa1-12 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 NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System Care Getting Started2-2 Getting Started VersaGlide featuresNEC VersaGlide Power Sources Making VersaGlide AdjustmentsVersaGlide Tips Getting Started2-4 Getting Started Using the AC AdapterAC adapter 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 StartedGetting Started Handling the BatteryExtending Battery Life 2-10 Getting Started Charging the BatteryBattery Precautions Precautions for Recharging the Battery Disposing of the BatteryCMOS Battery Internal Batteries2-12 Getting Started PrecautionsSystem Care 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 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 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 UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced CMOS SetupAdvanced CMOS Setup 3-8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility System Security SetupSystem Security Setup 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 Utility1 Available when power savings is set to Custom 3-12 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPower Management Setup Custom Timeout Options Using the BIOS Setup Utility3-14 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Boot Device SetupBoot Device Setup Using the BIOS Setup Utility Peripheral SetupPeripheral Setup Managing System Power Other BIOS Setup OptionsWindows 98 Power Management Properties 3-16 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98 Power SchemesPower Schemes 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 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 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 WindowsUsing the Operating System and Utilities NEC Customize UtilityWindows NT 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 BoxUsing the Operating System and Utilities Installing the Personal Code Setting UtilitySetting a Personal Code Installing the NEC Info Center 4-10 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesDVD 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 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 Modules24X CD-ROM drive 5-2 Using the System Drives and Bays24X 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 BaysRemoving the disk drive 5-6 Using the System Drives and BaysMemory Modules 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 slotUsing 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 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 Slots6-6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Inserting a PC CardInserting a PC card 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 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 Using Your Modem 7-4 Traveling TipsTelevision 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 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 ApplicationsRecording 9-2 Using MultimediaAudio 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 Assistance10-2 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 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 YouArrange 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 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#System Memory Map B-8 SpecificationsMemory Map Power Management Miscellaneous Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting 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?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 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