NEC VXi Accessing the Internet, Sending and Receiving Email, 6-8Communicating with Your NEC Versa

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Accessing the Internet

!Manually configure an internet account or connect through a local area network (LAN).

Launch the connection wizard and follow the on-screen prompts to configure your system for internet access.

Accessing the Internet

Your NEC Versa VXi system is equipped with an Internet shortcut key, located just above the keyboard. The first time that you press the Internet shortcut key, the Internet Connection Wizard launches, allowing you to configure your system for internet access. Once your internet connection is configured, pressing the Internet shortcut key launches your associated dial-up network connection, allowing you to enter your logon name and password. In addition, Microsoft Internet Explorer launches, providing quick access to your favorite internet sites.

Sending and Receiving Email

Your NEC Versa VXi system is equipped with an Email shortcut key, located just above the keyboard. The first time that you press the Email shortcut key, the Internet Connection Wizard launches, allowing you to configure your system for email access. Once your internet connection is configured, pressing the Email shortcut key launches your associated dial-up network connection, allowing you to enter your logon name and password. In addition, Outlook Express launches, providing quick access to your email functions.

Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys

The Internet and Email shortcut keys are configured (default setting) to launch your Internet browser and email applications, respectively. To modify the default application settings, you must edit the NECMFK.INI file on your hard drive.

Follow these instructions to modify the NECMFK.INI file.

1.Use Windows Explorer to locate the file, C:\Windows\NECMFK.INI.

2.Double click the NECMFK.INI file to open it.

3.Use the scroll bar to locate the sections at the end of the file designated as Btn6 and Btn7.

4.To modify the application to launch when pressing the Email shortcut key, change the variable Btn6_AP1=msimn.exe to the *.exe of your choice. Be sure to use the full path name, for example, C:\Program Files\Netscape\Netscape.exe.

In addition, modify the variable Btn6_Name=Mail to an appropriate and corresponding identifier.

6-8 Communicating with Your NEC Versa

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NEC VXi manual Accessing the Internet, Sending and Receiving Email, Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys