Using the Operating System and Utilities | NEC VX manual

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Using the Operating System and Utilities

!Windows Introduction

!NEC Customize Utility

!HDPREPEZ Utility

!Application and Driver CD

!Personal Code Setting Utility

!DVD Player

!NEC Info Center

!Partition Magic

!Product Recovery CD

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NEC VX manual Using the Operating System and Utilities

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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 LCD Panel Power and Battery Charging LEDsAround the Front of the System Control Panel Control Panel Power Button Status LED icons Status Icons Base unit Keyboard Panel and Base UnitKeyboard panel 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 Getting Started VersaGlide featuresNEC VersaGlide VersaGlide Tips Power SourcesMaking VersaGlide Adjustments AC adapter Using the AC Adapter Connecting the AC adapter Powering the System On and OffUsing the Battery Install the battery in your system as follows Replacing the Battery Removing the battery Installing the battery Low Battery PowerReturning the Battery to its Normal State Extending Battery Life Handling the Battery Battery Precautions Charging the Battery Internal Batteries Precautions for Recharging the BatteryDisposing of the Battery System Care Precautions Getting Started Storage Requirements Clean or dust your system as follows Routine Cleaning Using the Bios Setup Utility Using the Bios Setup Utility Introducing Bios SetupEntering Bios Setup Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main Menu Looking at Screens Advanced Cmos Setup Bios Setup Key Functions Checking/Setting System ParametersUsing Keys Standard Cmos Setup Resetting System ParametersStandard Cmos Setup Advanced Cmos Setup Advanced Cmos Setup System Security Setup System Security Setup Hard Disk Drive Passwords Password ProtectionEstablishing 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 Windows 98 Power Management Properties Managing System PowerOther Bios Setup Options Power Schemes Windows 98 Power Schemes Alarms Windows 98 AlarmsWindows 98 Power Meter Advanced Windows 98 AdvancedWindows 98 Hibernate Windows 98 Power Management Behavior Windows 98 Power Management StatesRecognizing the Windows 98 Power Management States Windows 95 Power Management Behavior Windows 95 Power Management StatesRecognizing the Windows 95 Power Management States 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 98 Second Edition Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows Introduction Taskbar Icons Windows Windows NT NEC Customize Utility Hdprepez Utility Using Hdprepez in Windows 98 or Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows NT Application and Driver CDLaunching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98/95 Application and Driver CD Dialog Box Personal Code Setting UtilityInstalling the A&D Software Setting a Personal Code Installing the Personal Code Setting Utility NEC Info Center Installing the NEC Info CenterDVD Player 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 Care Changing the Auto Play SettingCD Loading DVD-ROM Drive Removing the screw Hard Disk DriveOpening the panel 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 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Connecting the ModemMini-PCI Modem 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 Internet Connection Wizard in Windows Internet ConnectionsRemoving a Card 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 Traveling Tips Preparing for TravelPacking for Travel Getting Through Customs Using Power Connections Using Your Modem Using External Devices Monitor Connecting a monitorUsing External Devices 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 Audio ports Audio OptionsPort Replicator Removing the expansion port cover Locating the docking lever Connecting the NEC Port Replicator Audio Video Multimedia Applications Using Multimedia Recording Using MultimediaAudio Microphone Line-InCD-ROM Input Using the Built-In Speakers Using HeadphonesUsing External Stereo Speakers Playing Back Video Using Digital Video FilesUsing Animation Files Multimedia Applications Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System Problems Solving System Problems Problem ChecklistTroubleshooting 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 FTP Site Necc Support ServicesNecc Web Site Email/Fax to Support Services Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your ChairSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Adjust Your Input Devices Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Vary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications System Components Specifications Specifications B-3 Main Battery Diskette Drive Mini-PCI Modem Specifications B-5 Dimensions Interrupts Specifications B-7Interrupt Controllers System Memory Map Memory Map Frequently Asked Questions Display Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse 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