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NEC VXi manual Traveling Tips, Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel, Using Your Modem

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NEC VXi manual Traveling Tips, Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel, Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs

Contents

V E R S A V X U S E R ’ SG U I D E NEC Versa VXi Notebook ComputerProprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Using This GuideContents 1 Introducing the NEC Versa3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility iv Contents4 Using the Operating System and Utilities Contents5 Using the System Drives and Bays vi Contents6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa 7 Traveling Tips8 Using External Devices 9 Using Multimedia10 Solving System Problems 11 Getting Service and SupportB Specifications C Frequently Asked Questionsviii Contents Glossary IndexUsing This Guide Using This GuideText Conventions Related Documentsx Using This Guide Introducing the NEC Versa Before You BeginAbout Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook Around the Front of the SystemBefore You Begin 1-2Introducing the NEC VersaAbout Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook NEC Versa VXi notebook computerIntroducing the NEC Versa Around the Front of the System Power and Battery Charging LEDsLCD Panel 1-4Introducing the NEC VersaControl Panel Control PanelIntroducing the NEC Versa Power Button 1-6Introducing the NEC VersaStatus Icons Status LED iconsIntroducing the NEC Versa E – Volume Control Keyboard panelBase unit 1-8Introducing the NEC VersaKeyboard Introducing the NEC Versa1-10Introducing the NEC Versa Audio Ports Introducing the NEC VersaAround the Back of the System Back system features1-12Introducing the NEC Versa Around the Left Side of the System Left side featuresIntroducing the NEC Versa Around the Right Side of the System Right side features1-14Introducing the NEC Versa Around the Bottom of the System Bottom of the systemIntroducing the NEC Versa About the Port Replicator Port Replicator1-16Introducing the NEC Versa NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System Care Getting StartedNEC VersaGlide VersaGlide features2-2Getting Started Power Sources Making VersaGlide AdjustmentsVersaGlide Tips Getting StartedUsing the AC Adapter 2-4Getting StartedPowering On with Windows Powering the System On and OffConnecting the AC adapter Getting StartedUsing the Battery Replacing the Battery2-6Getting Started Removing the battery 3.Remove the battery as followsLocate the battery release latch Getting StartedLow Battery Power Returning the Battery to its Normal StateInstalling the battery 2-8Getting StartedHandling the Battery Extending Battery LifeGetting Started Conserving Battery Power Charging the Battery2-10Getting Started Battery Precautions Precautions for Recharging the BatteryGetting Started CMOS Battery Disposing of the BatteryInternal Batteries 2-12Getting StartedSystem Care PrecautionsGetting Started 2-14Getting Started Routine Cleaning Storage RequirementsGetting Started Using the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS SetupChecking/Setting System Parameters Managing System Power Updating the BIOSIntroducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup3-2Using the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Main Menu BIOS Setup Main MenuUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced CMOS Setup 3-4Using the BIOS Setup UtilityLooking at Screens Checking/Setting System Parameters Using KeysBIOS Setup Key Functions Using the BIOS Setup UtilityResetting System Parameters Standard CMOS SetupStandard CMOS Setup 3-6Using the BIOS Setup UtilityAdvanced CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS SetupUsing the BIOS Setup Utility System Security Setup System Security Setup3-8Using the BIOS Setup Utility Password Protection Establishing PasswordsHard Disk Drive Passwords Using the BIOS Setup UtilityEstablishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Changing Hard Disk Drive PasswordsUsing Hard Disk Drive Password Protection 3-10Using the BIOS Setup UtilityMoving the Hard Disk Drive Power Management SetupUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup 3-12Using the BIOS Setup UtilityDefault Alternate SettingsSystem Switch — Sets the Power button as a power switch or a sleep button Using the BIOS Setup UtilityCustom Timeout Options 3-14Using the BIOS Setup UtilityBoot Device Setup Boot Device SetupUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Peripheral Setup Peripheral Setup3-16Using the BIOS Setup Utility Managing System Power Other BIOS Setup OptionsWindows 98 Power Management Properties Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 98 Power Schemes Power Schemes3-18Using the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98 Alarms Windows 98 Power MeterAlarms Using the BIOS Setup Utility3-20Using the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98 AdvancedWindows 98 Hibernate AdvancedWindows 2000 Power Options Properties Windows 2000 Power SchemesPower Schemes Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 2000 Alarms Power SchemesAlarms 3-22Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 2000 Power Meter Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 2000 Advanced AdvancedWindows 98/2000 Power Management States 3-24Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 2000 Hibernate Windows NT Power Management States Windows 98/2000 Power Management BehaviorUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Windows NT Power Management Behavior 3-26Using the BIOS Setup UtilityDefault SettingUpdating the BIOS Obtaining the BIOS UpdatePreparing the BIOS Update Diskette Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPerforming the BIOS Update 3-28Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIdentifying the Switch Settings Default switch settingsUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Using the Operating System and Utilities Personal Code Setting Utility NEC Info CenterPartition Magic Product Recovery CD Windows Introduction NEC UtilitiesWindows Introduction Desktop Icons4-2Using the Operating System and Utilities WindowsTaskbar Icons Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows 98 Second Edition Desktop Icons4-4Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar IconsWith Windows 98, a number of icons appear on the taskbar. Use the cursor to hover over the icon and display its function, right click the icon to display its menu options, or double click the icon to launch it NEC Utilities 4-6Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows NT NEC Customize UtilityUsing the NEC Customize Utility Using HDPREPEZ in WindowsUsing the Operating System and Utilities HDPREPEZ UtilityUsing HDPREPEZ with Windows NT SpeedStep AppletSoftDVD Player 4-8Using the Operating System and UtilitiesNEC CD-RWCD Installing the DOS Mode CD-ROMDriver WindowsUsing the Operating System and Utilities Installing Easy CD Creator Installing DirectCD4-10Using the Operating System and Utilities Application and Driver CD Personal Code Setting Utility Installing the Application and Driver CD Software4-12Using the Operating System and Utilities Application and Driver CD Dialog BoxInstalling the Personal Code Setting Utility Setting a Personal CodeUsing the Operating System and Utilities NEC Info Center Partition MagicInstalling the NEC Info Center Uninstalling the NEC Info CenterProduct Recovery CD Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CDUsing the Operating System and Utilities Product Recovery CD Options Full Disk Drive Restore4-16Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the Operating System and Utilities 5.Read the Warning screenPartition Only Restore 4-18Using the Operating System and UtilitiesUsing the Operating System and Utilities 5.Read the Warning screenUsing the System Drives and Bays 24X CD-ROMDrive DVD-ROMDrive CD Read/Write DriveMemory Modules 24X CD-ROMDrive 5-2Using the System Drives and Bays24X CD-ROMdrive Changing the Auto Play Setting Using the System Drives and BaysCD Loading CD CareDVD-ROMDrive CD Read/Write DriveMemory Modules 5-4Using the System Drives and BaysUsing the System Drives and Bays Memory bay cover and screw5-6Using the System Drives and Bays Memory module slotInstalling the memory module Using the System Drives and BaysRemoving the memory module 5-8Using the System Drives and Bays Replace the memory bay cover Replace the screwTurn the system over Communicating with Your NEC Versa Mini-PCIModem Mini-PCILAN Mini-PCIModem/LANPC Cards Internet Connections IR Port Mini-PCIModem Connecting the Modem6-2Communicating with Your NEC Versa Mini-PCILAN Mini-PCIModem/LANPC Cards Installing the Online Modem/LAN GuidesType II Cards Type II Extended CardsType III Cards Communication CardsStorage Cards Interface CardsOther Cards PC Card SlotsInserting a PC Card Inserting a PC card6-6Communicating with Your NEC Versa Internet Connections Removing a CardInternet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000 Communicating with Your NEC VersaAccessing the Internet Sending and Receiving EmailModifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys 6-8Communicating with Your NEC VersaIR Port Enabling the IR PortCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Using the IR Port 6-10Communicating with Your NEC VersaUsing Power Connections Getting Through Customs Using Your ModemTraveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for TravelPreparing for Travel Packing for Travel7-2Traveling Tips Using Power Connections Getting Through CustomsTraveling Tips Using Your Modem 7-4Traveling TipsUsing External Devices Monitor Parallel Devices Serial DevicesKeyboard/Mouse Television Connection USB Device Audio Options Port ReplicatorMonitor Connecting a monitor8-2Using External Devices Parallel Devices Connecting a parallel printerUsing External Devices Serial Devices Connecting a serial device8-4Using External Devices Keyboard/Mouse Connecting an external keyboard/mouseUsing External Devices Television Connection Connecting an external display device8-6Using External Devices USB Device Connecting a USB deviceUsing External Devices Audio Options Port Replicator8-8Using External Devices Audio portsUsing External Devices Locating the docking leverRemoving the expansion port cover A – Docking LeverConnecting the NEC Port Replicator 8-10Using External DevicesUsing Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia ApplicationsAudio 9-2Using MultimediaRecording Using Multimedia Line-InCD-ROMInput MicrophoneUsing Headphones Using the Built-InSpeakersUsing External Stereo Speakers 9-4Using MultimediaVideo Using Digital Video FilesUsing Animation Files Using MultimediaMultimedia Applications 9-6Using MultimediaSolving System Problems Problem Checklist Startup ProblemsIf You Need Assistance Problem Checklist Troubleshooting10-2Solving System Problems Startup Problems TroubleshootingSolving System Problems POST Error Messages 10-4Solving System ProblemsError Message ExplanationIf You Need Assistance POST Error MessagesSolving System Problems Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact InformationNECC Web Site NECC FTP Site NECC Support Services Email/Fax to Support ServicesService and Support Contact Information 11-2Getting Service and SupportNECC Support Services NECC Web SiteNECC FTP Site Getting Service and SupportEmail/Fax to Support Services 11-4Getting Service and SupportSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your ChairAdjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your WorkdayA-2Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Chair Arrange Your EquipmentSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or MonitorA-4Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Vary Your Workday Pre-existingConditions and Psychosocial FactorsSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 A-6Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications System Components Interrupt ControllersMemory Map System Components Random Access Memory RAMB-2Specifications System ProcessorMain Battery Specifications B-3Card Slots LCD DisplayB-4Specifications KeyboardDiskette Drive Hard Disk DrivesSpecifications B-5 8X DVD-ROMDriveCD Read/Write Drive B-6Specifications Mini-PCIModemMini-PCILAN Mini-PCIModem/LANDimensions WeightSpecifications B-7 AC AdapterInterrupt Controllers B-8SpecificationsInterrupts IRQ#Memory Map Specifications B-9System Memory Map Frequently Asked Questions Booting Power Management MiscellaneousExternal Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive External Mouse DisplayC-2Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions C-3 PC CardsDiskette Drive C-4Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions C-5 Booting Power ManagementC-6Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions C-7 C-8Frequently Asked Questions Miscellaneous Frequently Asked Questions C-9C-10Frequently Asked Questions How do I find help in a Windows application?How do I save a file? Frequently Asked Questions C-11 Glossary Glossary2 Glossary Glossary 4 Glossary Glossary 6 Glossary Glossary 8 Glossary Glossary 10 Glossary warm boot GlossaryVersaGlide volatile memory12 Glossary zoomed videoIndex Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Regulatory Statements Battery Replacement Battery DisposalMini-PCIFCC Registration Numbers 2 Regulatory StatementsDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY NEC Computers IncWe, the Responsible Party NEC Computers Inc 15 Business Park Way