Inserting a PC Card, Inserting a PC card | NEC VXi specs

Inserting a PC Card

Follow these steps to insert a PC card in your system.

Some PC cards require additional system resources. Before inserting a PC card you may have to disable either the IR port, USB port, or the 56K internal modem. Check the Windows device manager to ensure that one of these devices is disabled before inserting a PC card.

For information about enabling and disabling devices on your NEC Versa VXi, see “Enabling and Disabling Devices,” later in this chapter.

1.Align the card so that the 68-pin connector points towards the slot and the arrow on the PC card faces up.

2.Slide the card into either slot. A low tone followed by a high tone lets you know that the card is fully inserted and recognized. (If you turn off the sound, no sound is emitted.)

Other two-tone sequences such as high, then low tones indicate that the card is inserted, but the card type is unknown.

Inserting a PC card

3.You can use the PC card software preinstalled on your system to check PC card slot availability. For example, look for the PC Card icon in the Windows Control panel. It shows which slot contains a PC card and which is empty.

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R S a V X Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Using the Operating System and Utilities Vi Contents Using External Devices Viii Contents Using This Guide Using This Guide Related Documents Text ConventionsEnter Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Before You Begin NEC Versa VXi notebook computer About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook LCD Panel Power and Battery Charging LEDsPower LED Battery Charging LED Around the Front of the System Control Panel Control Panel Power Button Status LED icons Status Icons Keyboard panel Keyboard Panel and Base UnitBase unit Function Keys Control Keys Numeric Keypad KeyboardTypewriter Keys 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 Fan TV Out Right side featuresBattery Bay Around the Right Side of the System Bottom of the system Around the Bottom of the System Port Replicator About the Port Replicator Getting Started Left Button VersaGlide featuresNEC VersaGlide Getting Started Making VersaGlide Adjustments Power SourcesVersaGlide Tips Connect the AC adapter as follows Using the AC Adapter Connecting the AC adapter Powering the System On and Off Replacing the Battery Using the Battery Removing the battery Returning the Battery to its Normal State Low Battery PowerInstalling the battery Extending Battery Life Handling the Battery Charging the Battery Conserving Battery Power Precautions for Recharging the Battery Battery Precautions Internal Batteries Disposing of the Battery System Care Precautions Getting Started Storage Requirements Routine Cleaning Using the Bios Setup Utility Entering Bios Setup Introducing Bios SetupUsing the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main Menu Looking at Screens Advanced Cmos Setup Key Function Checking/Setting System ParametersUsing Keys Bios Setup Key Functions Parameter Default Setting Alternate Settings Resetting System ParametersStandard Cmos Setup Standard 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 Moving the Hard Disk Drive Power Management Setup Parameter Default Alternate Settings Power Management Setup Using the Bios Setup Utility Option Definition Custom Timeout Options Boot Device Setup Boot Device Setup Peripheral Setup Peripheral Setup Other Bios Setup Options Managing System PowerWindows 98 Power Management Properties Power Schemes Windows 98 Power Schemes Windows 98 Power Meter Windows 98 AlarmsAlarms Windows 98 Hibernate Windows 98 AdvancedAdvanced Windows 2000 Power Schemes Windows 2000 Power Options Properties Windows 2000 Alarms Windows 2000 Advanced Windows 2000 Power Meter Recognizing the Windows 98/2000 Power Management States Windows 98/2000 Power Management StatesWindows 2000 Hibernate Windows 98/2000 Power Management Behavior Windows NT Power Management States Windows NT Power Management Behavior Recognizing the Windows NT Power Management StatesFn-Power1,2 Obtaining the Bios Update Preparing the Bios Update Diskette Updating the Bios Performing the Bios Update Default switch settings Identifying the Switch Settings NEC CD-RW CD Using the Operating System and Utilities Windows Introduction Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows Windows 98 Second Edition Taskbar Icons Using the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar Icons Windows NT NEC UtilitiesNEC Customize Utility Hdprepez Utility Using the NEC Customize Utility SoftDVD Player SpeedStep Applet NEC CD-RW CD Installing the DOS Mode CD-ROM Driver Windows Installing DirectCD Installing Easy CD Creator Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows Application and Driver CD Installing the Application and Driver CD Software Personal Code Setting UtilityApplication and Driver CD Dialog Box Setting a Personal Code Installing the Personal Code Setting Utility Partition Magic 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 Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the System Drives and Bays Status LED Using the System Drives and Bays24X CD-ROM Drive 24X CD-ROM drive CD Loading Changing the Auto Play SettingCD Care CD Read/Write Drive DVD-ROM DriveMemory Modules Memory Bay Cover Screw 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 ModemCommunicating with Your NEC Versa PC Cards Installing the Online Modem/LAN GuidesMini-PCI LAN Mini-PCI Modem/LAN Communication Cards Type II CardsType II Extended Cards Type III Cards PC Card Slots Storage CardsInterface Cards Other Cards Inserting a PC card Inserting a PC Card Removing a Card Internet ConnectionsInternet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000 Sending and Receiving Email Accessing the InternetModifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys Enabling the IR Port IR Port Using the IR Port Traveling Tips Packing for Travel Preparing for TravelTraveling Tips Getting Through Customs Using Power Connections Using Your Modem Using External Devices Using External Devices Connecting a monitorMonitor 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 Microphone Headphones LineAudio Options Port Replicator Removing the expansion port cover Locating the docking lever Connecting the NEC Port Replicator Audio Video Multimedia Applications Using Multimedia Audio Using MultimediaRecording CD-ROM Input Line-InMicrophone Playing Back Using HeadphonesUsing the Built-In Speakers Using External Stereo Speakers Using Animation Files Using Digital Video FilesVideo Multimedia Applications Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System Problems Problem What to Do Problem ChecklistTroubleshooting Solving System Problems Startup Problems Post Error Messages Post Error MessagesError Message Explanation If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact InformationService Contact Information Ftp.neccsdeast.com Necc Support ServicesNecc Web Site Necc FTP Site Tech-support@neccsd.com Email/Fax to Support Services Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your ChairArrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Adjust Your Input Devices Vary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications System Components Specifications Specifications B-3 Main Battery Diskette Drive 8X DVD-ROM Drive Specifications B-5 Mini-PCI Modem Recommended Environment Specifications B-7 Interrupts Interrupt ControllersDevice Memory Space Size Function Specifications B-9Memory Map System Memory Map Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Frequently Asked QuestionsDisplay 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-File? Windows NT Frequently Asked Questions Miscellaneous Frequently Asked Questions C-9 How do I find help in a Windows application? Frequently Asked Questions C-11 Im having a problem using the IR port. What can I do? Glossary Glossary CardBus BootBus Byte Digital audio Cold bootCrt Cursor Function key Enhanced VGAExtended RAM FM synthesis Interrupt Input/outputInfrared communication Interface Microprocessor MegabyteMemory Menu Operating system Mpeg 1, 2Multimedia Nonvolatile memory Peripheral PasswordPartition PC Cards RS-232C ResetResolution Read System board Standby Windows 98/2000 or Suspend Windows NT modeSoftware SpeedStep technology Warm swap Warm bootVersaGlide Volatile memory Zoomed video Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Regulatory Statements Regulatory StatementsFCC Statement for United States Only Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers Battery ReplacementBattery Disposal European Community Directive Conformance Statement NEC Versa Declaration of Conformity