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NEC VX DVD Player, Installing the NEC Info Center, Using the Operating System and Utilities

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DVD Player

DVD Player

DVD Player allows you to play DVD movies in your DVD-ROM drive. Use the following procedure to install DVD Player.

Note Disable power management when using DVD Player.

1.Insert the ATI Soft DVD CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not load automatically, do the following:

!From the Windows taskbar, select Start and Run.

!Click Browse to access the files on the CD. Select setup.exe on the CD and click Run.

2.Click Next at the Welcome screen.

3.Click Yes to accept the license agreement.

4.Click Next to accept the default destination directory.

5.Highlight your geographical region and click Next.

6.The installation completes. Click Finish to restart the system.

To run DVD Player, select Start, Programs, Multimedia, and DVD Player.

NEC Info Center

The Application and Driver CD contains the NEC Info Center, a fully navigational online document that provides information for the traveling professional and an online version of this printed user’s guide.

Installing the NEC Info Center

To install the NEC Info Center simply follow the instructions, presented earlier in this chapter, for launching the A&D CD and installing the software. For the most current version of the NEC Versa VX User’s Guide, periodically check our web site at http://www.nec-computers.com/.

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NEC VX manual DVD Player, Installing the NEC Info Center, Using the Operating System and Utilities

Contents

G U I D E V E R S A VU S E R ’ S NEC Versa VX Notebook ComputerProprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents ContentsUsing This Guide 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 vi Contents Using External DevicesUsing Multimedia Traveling TipsA Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Solving System Problems11 Getting Service and Support SpecificationsUsing This Guide Using This GuideRelated Documents x Using This GuideText Conventions Around the Front of the System Around the Back of the System Introducing the NEC VersaBefore You Begin About Your NEC Versa VX Notebook 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 LCD Panel Power and Battery Charging LEDsAround the Front of the System 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 Base unit Keyboard Panel and Base UnitKeyboard panel 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 VersaGlide Tips Power SourcesMaking VersaGlide Adjustments Getting Started2-4 Getting Started Using the AC AdapterAC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Powering the System On and OffUsing the Battery Getting StartedReplacing the Battery 2-6 Getting StartedRemoving the battery Getting StartedInstalling the battery Low Battery PowerReturning the Battery to its Normal State 2-8 Getting StartedGetting Started Handling the BatteryExtending Battery Life 2-10 Getting Started Charging the BatteryBattery Precautions CMOS Battery Precautions for Recharging the BatteryDisposing of the 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 StartedChecking/Setting System Parameters Managing System Power Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIntroducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup 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 BIOS Setup Key Functions Checking/Setting System ParametersUsing Keys 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 Hard Disk Drive Passwords Password ProtectionEstablishing Passwords Using the BIOS Setup UtilityUsing Hard Disk Drive Password Protection Establishing Hard Disk Drive PasswordsChanging Hard Disk Drive Passwords 3-10 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityMoving the Hard Disk Drive Power Management SetupPower Management Setup 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 Windows 98 Power Management Properties Managing System PowerOther BIOS Setup Options 3-16 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98 Power SchemesPower Schemes Alarms Windows 98 AlarmsWindows 98 Power Meter 3-18 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityAdvanced Windows 98 AdvancedWindows 98 Hibernate Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 98 Power Management Behavior Windows 98 Power Management StatesRecognizing the Windows 98 Power Management States 3-20 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 95 Power Management Behavior Windows 95 Power Management StatesRecognizing the Windows 95 Power Management States 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 NEC Info Center Partition Magic Product Recovery CD Using the Operating System and UtilitiesApplication and Driver CD Personal Code Setting Utility DVD Player Windows Introduction NEC Customize Utility HDPREPEZ UtilityWindows 98 Second Edition 4-2 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows Introduction 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 4-6 Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the NEC Customize UtilityUsing HDPREPEZ in Windows 98 or HDPREPEZ UtilityLaunching the Application and Driver CD with Windows NT Application and Driver CDLaunching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98/95 Using the Operating System and Utilities4-8 Using the Operating System and Utilities Personal Code Setting UtilityInstalling the A&D Software Application and Driver CD Dialog BoxUsing the Operating System and Utilities Installing the Personal Code Setting UtilitySetting a Personal Code DVD Player Installing the NEC Info Center4-10 Using the Operating System and Utilities 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 CD Loading Changing the Auto Play SettingUsing the System Drives and Bays CD Care5-4 Using the System Drives and Bays DVD-ROM DriveRemoving the screw Hard Disk DriveOpening the panel Using the System Drives and BaysRemoving the disk drive 5-6 Using the System Drives and BaysMemory Modules 2. Turn the system over and locate the screw on the memory bay Memory bay cover and screwUsing the System Drives and Bays 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 Mini-PCI Modem/LAN Installing the Online Modem/LAN GuidesMini-PCI LAN PC CardsType III Cards Type II CardsType II Extended Cards Communication CardsOther Cards Storage CardsInterface Cards PC Card Slots6-6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Inserting a PC CardInserting a PC card Internet Connection Wizard in Windows Internet ConnectionsRemoving a Card Communicating with Your NEC Versa6-8 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Accessing the InternetSending and Receiving Email 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 Port Replicator 8-8 Using External DevicesAudio Options Audio portsUsing External Devices Locating the docking leverRemoving the expansion port cover A - Docking LeverConnecting the NEC Port Replicator 8-10 Using External DevicesUsing Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia ApplicationsRecording 9-2 Using MultimediaAudio CD-ROM Input Using MultimediaLine-In MicrophoneUsing External Stereo Speakers Using HeadphonesUsing the Built-In Speakers 9-4 Using MultimediaVideo Using Digital Video FilesUsing Animation Files 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 10-4 Solving System Problems POST Error MessagesPOST Error Messages 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 Web Site NECC Support ServicesGetting Service and Support NECC FTP SiteEmail/Fax to Support Services 11-4 Getting Service and SupportMaking Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentAdjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor 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 MapSystem Components Random Access Memory RAMB-2 Specifications System ProcessorCard Slots Main BatterySpecifications B-3 LCD DisplayDiskette Drive B-4 SpecificationsKeyboard Hard Disk DrivesMini-PCI LAN Specifications B-5Mini-PCI Modem Mini-PCI Modem/LANB-6 Specifications DimensionsWeight Recommended EnvironmentInterrupts Specifications B-7Interrupt Controllers IRQ#System Memory Map B-8 SpecificationsMemory Map Power Management Miscellaneous Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting External Mouse What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode?C-2 Frequently Asked Questions DisplayCan I run two of the same type cards simultaneously? Frequently Asked Questions C-3In which slots do my PC cards go? PC CardsC-4 Frequently Asked Questions Why do certain PC cards cause my battery life to drop noticeably?Why cant I boot from the diskette drive? Diskette DriveHow do I format a diskette? Frequently Asked Questions C-5What happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive? What type of diskette do I use in my diskette drive?What is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot? BootingPower Management Does my system come with power management features enabled?What is the function of Suspend-to-File? Hibernation in Windows What is the function of Suspend-to-RAM? Standby in WindowsWhat is the function of Suspend-to-File? Windows Frequently Asked Questions C-7What is a time-out? C-8 Frequently Asked QuestionsMiscellaneous Can I disable my systems power management features?Frequently Asked Questions C-9 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 Weight specifications, B-6 Windows 98, 4-2 introduction Index-4USB port, 8-7 User password, 3-8 Using the battery the TV out port power management, 3-16 Windows 95 taskbar icons, 4-4 WindowsCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory StatementsFCC Statement for United States Only Regulatory StatementsEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Battery ReplacementBattery Disposal Mini-PCI FCC Registration NumbersNEC Computers Inc DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYNEC Versa We, the Responsible Party