Monitor, Connecting a monitor, Using External Devices | NEC VXi

Monitor

You can add a standard external monitor to your NEC Versa VXi. You need a display signal cable (usually provided with the monitor). One end of the cable must have a 15-pin connector for the system.

Follow these steps to connect an external monitor to your NEC Versa VXi.

1.Check that the NEC Versa VXi is powered off and the monitor Power switch is turned off.

Note The NEC Versa VXi must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected.

2.Attach the 15-pin cable connector to the monitor port on the system. Secure the cable connection with the screws provided.

Connecting a monitor

3.Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet.

4.Follow any setup instructions in the monitor user’s guide.

5.Turn on power to the system and device.

6.Press Fn-F3to toggle through the video modes.

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NEC VXi manual Monitor, Connecting a monitor, Using External Devices

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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 Enter Text ConventionsRelated Documents Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Before You Begin NEC Versa VXi notebook computer About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook Power LED Battery Charging LED Power and Battery Charging LEDsAround the Front of the System LCD Panel Control Panel Control Panel Power Button Status LED icons Status Icons Base unit Keyboard Panel and Base UnitKeyboard panel Typewriter Keys KeyboardFunction Keys Control Keys Numeric Keypad 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 Battery Bay Right side featuresAround the Right Side of the System Fan TV Out Bottom of the system Around the Bottom of the System Port Replicator About the Port Replicator Getting Started NEC VersaGlide VersaGlide featuresGetting Started Left Button VersaGlide Tips Power SourcesMaking VersaGlide Adjustments 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 Installing the battery Low Battery PowerReturning the Battery to its Normal State 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 Using the Bios Setup Utility Introducing Bios SetupEntering Bios Setup Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main Menu Looking at Screens Advanced Cmos Setup Using Keys Checking/Setting System ParametersBios Setup Key Functions Key Function Standard Cmos Setup Resetting System ParametersStandard Cmos Setup Parameter Default Setting Alternate Settings Advanced Cmos Setup Advanced Cmos Setup System Security Setup System Security Setup Hard Disk Drive Passwords Password ProtectionEstablishing 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 Windows 98 Power Management Properties Managing System PowerOther Bios Setup Options Power Schemes Windows 98 Power Schemes Alarms Windows 98 AlarmsWindows 98 Power Meter Advanced Windows 98 AdvancedWindows 98 Hibernate Windows 2000 Power Schemes Windows 2000 Power Options Properties Windows 2000 Alarms Windows 2000 Advanced Windows 2000 Power Meter Windows 2000 Hibernate Windows 98/2000 Power Management StatesRecognizing the Windows 98/2000 Power Management States Windows 98/2000 Power Management Behavior Windows NT Power Management States Fn-Power1,2 Recognizing the Windows NT Power Management StatesWindows NT Power Management Behavior 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 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows Introduction Windows 98 Second Edition Taskbar Icons Using the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar Icons NEC Customize Utility NEC UtilitiesWindows NT 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 Application and Driver CD Dialog Box Personal Code Setting UtilityInstalling the Application and Driver CD Software 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 24X CD-ROM Drive Using the System Drives and Bays24X CD-ROM drive Status LED CD Care Changing the Auto Play SettingCD Loading Memory Modules DVD-ROM DriveCD Read/Write Drive 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 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Connecting the ModemMini-PCI Modem Mini-PCI LAN Installing the Online Modem/LAN GuidesMini-PCI Modem/LAN PC Cards Type II Extended Cards Type II CardsType III Cards Communication Cards Interface Cards Storage CardsOther Cards PC Card Slots Inserting a PC card Inserting a PC Card Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000 Internet ConnectionsRemoving a Card Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys Accessing the InternetSending and Receiving Email Enabling the IR Port IR Port Using the IR Port Traveling Tips Traveling Tips Preparing for TravelPacking for Travel Getting Through Customs Using Power Connections Using Your Modem Using External Devices Monitor Connecting a monitorUsing External Devices 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 Options Microphone Headphones LinePort Replicator Audio ports Removing the expansion port cover Locating the docking lever Connecting the NEC Port Replicator Audio Video Multimedia Applications Using Multimedia Recording Using MultimediaAudio Microphone Line-InCD-ROM Input Using the Built-In Speakers Using HeadphonesUsing External Stereo Speakers Playing Back Video Using Digital Video FilesUsing Animation Files Multimedia Applications Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System Problems Troubleshooting Problem ChecklistSolving System Problems Problem What to Do Startup Problems Error Message Explanation Post Error MessagesPost Error Messages If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Service Contact Information Service and Support Contact InformationGetting Service and Support Necc Web Site Necc Support ServicesNecc FTP Site Ftp.neccsdeast.com Tech-support@neccsd.com Email/Fax to Support Services Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your ChairSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Adjust Your Input Devices Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Vary Your Workday 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 Device Interrupt ControllersInterrupts Memory Map Specifications B-9System Memory Map Memory Space Size Function Frequently Asked Questions Display Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse 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 Bus BootByte CardBus Crt Cold bootCursor Digital audio Extended RAM Enhanced VGAFM synthesis Function key Infrared communication Input/outputInterface Interrupt Memory MegabyteMenu Microprocessor Multimedia Mpeg 1, 2Nonvolatile memory Operating system Partition PasswordPC Cards Peripheral Resolution ResetRead RS-232C Software Standby Windows 98/2000 or Suspend Windows NT modeSpeedStep technology System board VersaGlide Warm bootVolatile memory Warm swap Zoomed video Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 FCC Statement for United States Only Regulatory StatementsCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory Statements Battery Disposal Battery ReplacementEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers NEC Versa Declaration of Conformity