Product Recovery CD | NEC VX instruction

Product Recovery CD

The Product Recovery CD includes the following software and diagnostics.

!The NEC Product Recovery utility

!The Laptop Assurance Test

If you determine that you need to restore your system to its initial installation state, or you want to run system diagnostics to ensure that components are fully operational, follow the instructions given here.

Note Only use the Product Recovery utility to restore your system to its initial installation state as a last resort. Check the problem checklist in Chapter 10 for information about solving problems before using the CD. The Product Recovery utility provides options that either remove or replace existing files, a process that may result in data loss.

Before using the Product Recovery CD, enter the BIOS Setup utility and restore the BIOS default settings. Save the default settings before exiting the BIOS Setup utility.

Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD

Follow these guidelines when using the Product Recovery CD.

!Use AC power.

!Remove all optional hardware such as PC cards, USB devices, printers, and monitors.

4-12 Using the Operating System and Utilities

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NEC VX manual Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD

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 Text Conventions Related Documents Introducing the NEC Versa Before You Begin Introducing the NEC Versa About Your NEC Versa VX Notebook NEC Versa VX notebook computer Around the Front of the System Power and Battery Charging LEDsLCD Panel Control Panel Control Panel Power Button Status Icons Status LED icons Keyboard panel Keyboard Panel and Base UnitBase unit Keyboard Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Back system features Around the Back of the System Left side features Around the Left Side of the System Right side features Around the Right Side of the System Around the Bottom of the System Bottom of the system About the Port Replicator Port Replicator Getting Started NEC VersaGlide VersaGlide featuresGetting Started Making VersaGlide Adjustments Power SourcesVersaGlide Tips Using the AC Adapter AC adapter Using the Battery Powering the System On and OffConnecting the AC adapter Replacing the Battery Install the battery in your system as follows Removing the battery Returning the Battery to its Normal State Low Battery PowerInstalling the battery Handling the Battery Extending Battery Life Charging the Battery Battery Precautions Disposing of the Battery Precautions for Recharging the BatteryInternal Batteries Precautions System Care Getting Started Storage Requirements Routine Cleaning Clean or dust your system as follows Using the Bios Setup Utility Entering Bios Setup Introducing Bios SetupUsing the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main Menu Advanced Cmos Setup Looking at Screens Using Keys Checking/Setting System ParametersBios Setup Key Functions Standard Cmos Setup Resetting System ParametersStandard Cmos Setup Advanced Cmos Setup Advanced Cmos Setup System Security Setup System Security Setup Establishing Passwords Password ProtectionHard Disk Drive Passwords Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Power Management Setup Power Management Setup STF Custom Timeout Options Option Definition Boot Device Setup Boot Device Setup Peripheral Setup Peripheral Setup Other Bios Setup Options Managing System PowerWindows 98 Power Management Properties Windows 98 Power Schemes Power Schemes Windows 98 Power Meter Windows 98 AlarmsAlarms Windows 98 Hibernate Windows 98 AdvancedAdvanced Recognizing the Windows 98 Power Management States Windows 98 Power Management StatesWindows 98 Power Management Behavior Recognizing the Windows 95 Power Management States Windows 95 Power Management StatesWindows 95 Power Management Behavior Updating the Bios Obtaining the Bios Update Preparing the Bios Update Diskette Performing the Bios Update Identifying the Switch Settings Default switch settings Using the Operating System and Utilities Windows Introduction Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows 98 Second Edition Taskbar Icons Windows NEC Customize Utility Windows NT Using Hdprepez in Windows 98 or Hdprepez Utility Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98/95 Application and Driver CDLaunching the Application and Driver CD with Windows NT Installing the A&D Software Personal Code Setting UtilityApplication and Driver CD Dialog Box Installing the Personal Code Setting Utility Setting a Personal Code DVD Player Installing the NEC Info CenterNEC Info Center Uninstalling the NEC Info Center Partition Magic Product Recovery CD Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CD Options Full Disk Drive Restore 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 Loading Changing the Auto Play SettingCD Care DVD-ROM Drive Opening the panel Hard Disk DriveRemoving the screw Memory Modules Removing the disk drive Memory bay cover and screw Memory module slot Installing the memory module Removing the memory module Using the System Drives and Bays Communicating with Your NEC Versa Mini-PCI Modem Connecting the ModemCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Installing the Online Modem/LAN Guides Mini-PCI LANMini-PCI Modem/LAN PC Cards Type II Cards Type II Extended CardsType III Cards Communication Cards Storage Cards Interface CardsOther Cards PC Card Slots Inserting a PC Card Inserting a PC card Removing a Card Internet ConnectionsInternet Connection Wizard in Windows Accessing the Internet Sending and Receiving Email IR Port Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys Using the IR Port Enabling the IR Port Traveling Tips Packing for Travel Preparing for TravelTraveling Tips Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Using Your Modem Using External Devices Using External Devices Connecting a monitorMonitor Connecting a parallel printer Parallel Devices Connecting a serial device Serial Devices Connecting an external keyboard/mouse Keyboard/Mouse Connecting an external display device Television Connection Connecting a USB device USB Device Port Replicator Audio OptionsAudio ports Locating the docking lever Removing the expansion port cover Connecting the NEC Port Replicator Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications Audio Using MultimediaRecording CD-ROM Input Line-InMicrophone Using Headphones Using the Built-In SpeakersUsing External Stereo Speakers Playing Back Using Animation Files Using Digital Video FilesVideo Multimedia Applications Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Troubleshooting Problem ChecklistSolving System Problems Startup Problems Post Error Messages Post Error Messages If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information Getting Service and Support Necc Web Site Necc Support ServicesNecc FTP Site Email/Fax to Support Services Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your ChairArrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications Specifications System Components Main Battery Specifications B-3 Diskette Drive Specifications B-5 Mini-PCI Modem Dimensions Interrupt Controllers Specifications B-7Interrupts Memory Map System Memory Map Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Frequently Asked QuestionsDisplay Frequently Asked Questions C-3 Which slots do my PC cards go? Why cant I boot from the diskette drive? Diskette Drive Frequently Asked Questions C-5 What happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive? Booting Power Management What is the function of Suspend-to-RAM? Standby in Windows Frequently Asked Questions C-7 What is a time-out? Frequently Asked Questions C-9 Miscellaneous How do I speed up my application? Frequently Asked Questions C-11 How do I save a file? 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 Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Regulatory Statements FCC Statement for United States OnlyCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory Statements Battery Replacement Battery DisposalEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers Declaration of Conformity NEC Versa