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NEC VXi manual Parallel Devices, Connecting a parallel printer, Using External Devices

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Parallel Devices

To install a parallel device such as a printer, you need a cable with a male 25-pin connector for the system and, for most parallel printers, a Centronics® -compatible 36- pin connector.

Note When you connect a printer, be sure to install the appropriate printer driver through the Windows control panel.

Connect a parallel device to your NEC Versa as follows.

1.Check that power to both the NEC Versa and the device is off.

2.Align and connect the 25-pin parallel cable connector to the parallel port on the system. Secure the cable with the screws provided.

3.Align and connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on the device. Lock the connector clips.

Connecting a parallel printer

4.Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall outlet.

5.Turn on power to the system and the device.

Note Check that the device is online before you try to use it. See the instructions that came with the device for more information.

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NEC VXi manual Parallel Devices, Connecting a parallel printer, Using External Devices

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G U I D E V E R S A V XU S E R ’ S NEC Versa VXi Notebook ComputerProprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents ContentsUsing This Guide 1 Introducing the NEC Versa3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility iv Contents4 Using the Operating System and Utilities Contents6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa 5 Using the System Drives and Baysvi Contents 7 Traveling Tips10 Solving System Problems 8 Using External Devices9 Using Multimedia 11 Getting Service and Supportviii Contents B SpecificationsC Frequently Asked Questions Glossary IndexUsing This Guide Using This GuideText Conventions Related Documentsx Using This Guide About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook Introducing the NEC VersaBefore You Begin 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 LCD Panel Around the Front of the SystemPower and Battery Charging LEDs 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 Base unit E – Volume ControlKeyboard panel 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 VersaGlide Tips Power SourcesMaking VersaGlide Adjustments Getting StartedUsing the AC Adapter 2-4Getting StartedConnecting the AC adapter Powering On with WindowsPowering the System On and Off Getting StartedUsing the Battery Replacing the Battery2-6Getting Started Locate the battery release latch Removing the battery3.Remove the battery as follows Getting StartedInstalling the battery Low Battery PowerReturning the Battery to its Normal State 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 Internal Batteries CMOS BatteryDisposing of the Battery 2-12Getting StartedSystem Care PrecautionsGetting Started 2-14Getting Started Routine Cleaning Storage RequirementsGetting Started Checking/Setting System Parameters Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIntroducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup 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 BIOS Setup Key Functions Checking/Setting System ParametersUsing Keys Using the BIOS Setup UtilityStandard CMOS Setup Resetting System ParametersStandard 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 Hard Disk Drive Passwords Password ProtectionEstablishing Passwords Using the BIOS Setup UtilityUsing Hard Disk Drive Password Protection Establishing Hard Disk Drive PasswordsChanging Hard Disk Drive Passwords 3-10Using the BIOS Setup UtilityMoving the Hard Disk Drive Power Management SetupUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Default Power Management Setup3-12Using the BIOS Setup Utility 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 Windows 98 Power Management Properties Managing System PowerOther BIOS Setup Options Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 98 Power Schemes Power Schemes3-18Using the BIOS Setup Utility Alarms Windows 98 AlarmsWindows 98 Power Meter Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 98 Hibernate 3-20Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 98 Advanced AdvancedPower Schemes Windows 2000 Power Options PropertiesWindows 2000 Power Schemes Using the BIOS Setup UtilityAlarms Windows 2000 AlarmsPower Schemes 3-22Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWindows 2000 Advanced Windows 2000 Power MeterUsing the BIOS Setup Utility 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 Default Windows NT Power Management Behavior3-26Using the BIOS Setup Utility SettingPreparing the BIOS Update Diskette Updating the BIOSObtaining the BIOS Update Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPerforming the BIOS Update 3-28Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIdentifying the Switch Settings Default switch settingsUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Partition Magic Product Recovery CD Using the Operating System and UtilitiesPersonal Code Setting Utility NEC Info Center Windows Introduction NEC Utilities4-2Using the Operating System and Utilities Windows IntroductionDesktop Icons WindowsWindows 98 Second Edition Taskbar IconsUsing the Operating System and Utilities 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 Windows NT NEC Utilities4-6Using the Operating System and Utilities NEC Customize UtilityUsing the Operating System and Utilities Using the NEC Customize UtilityUsing HDPREPEZ in Windows HDPREPEZ UtilitySoftDVD Player Using HDPREPEZ with Windows NTSpeedStep Applet 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 4-12Using the Operating System and Utilities Personal Code Setting UtilityInstalling the Application and Driver CD Software Application and Driver CD Dialog BoxInstalling the Personal Code Setting Utility Setting a Personal CodeUsing the Operating System and Utilities Installing the NEC Info Center NEC Info CenterPartition Magic 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 CD Loading Changing the Auto Play SettingUsing the System Drives and Bays CD CareMemory Modules DVD-ROMDriveCD Read/Write Drive 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 PC Cards Mini-PCILANMini-PCIModem/LAN Installing the Online Modem/LAN GuidesType III Cards Type II CardsType II Extended Cards Communication CardsOther Cards Storage CardsInterface Cards PC Card SlotsInserting a PC Card Inserting a PC card6-6Communicating with Your NEC Versa Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000 Internet ConnectionsRemoving a Card Communicating with Your NEC VersaModifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys Accessing the InternetSending and Receiving Email 6-8Communicating with Your NEC VersaIR Port Enabling the IR PortCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Using the IR Port 6-10Communicating with Your NEC VersaTraveling Tips Using Power Connections Getting Through CustomsUsing Your Modem 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 TipsKeyboard/Mouse Television Connection USB Device Using External DevicesMonitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices 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 8-8Using External Devices Audio OptionsPort Replicator Audio portsRemoving the expansion port cover Using External DevicesLocating the docking lever A – Docking LeverConnecting the NEC Port Replicator 8-10Using External DevicesUsing Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia ApplicationsAudio 9-2Using MultimediaRecording CD-ROMInput Using MultimediaLine-In MicrophoneUsing External Stereo Speakers Using HeadphonesUsing the Built-InSpeakers 9-4Using MultimediaUsing Animation Files VideoUsing Digital Video 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 Error Message POST Error Messages10-4Solving System Problems ExplanationIf You Need Assistance POST Error MessagesSolving System Problems NECC Web Site NECC FTP Site NECC Support Services Getting Service and SupportService and Support Contact Information Email/Fax to Support ServicesService and Support Contact Information 11-2Getting Service and SupportNECC FTP Site NECC Support ServicesNECC Web Site Getting Service and SupportEmail/Fax to Support Services 11-4Getting Service and SupportAdjust Your Input Devices Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentArrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair 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 B-2Specifications System ComponentsRandom Access Memory RAM System ProcessorCard Slots Main BatterySpecifications B-3 LCD DisplayDiskette Drive B-4SpecificationsKeyboard Hard Disk DrivesSpecifications B-5 8X DVD-ROMDriveCD Read/Write Drive Mini-PCILAN B-6SpecificationsMini-PCIModem Mini-PCIModem/LANSpecifications B-7 DimensionsWeight AC AdapterInterrupts Interrupt ControllersB-8Specifications 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 VersaGlide warm bootGlossary volatile memory12 Glossary zoomed videoIndex Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Regulatory Statements Mini-PCIFCC Registration Numbers Battery ReplacementBattery Disposal 2 Regulatory StatementsWe, the Responsible Party DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYNEC Computers Inc NEC Computers Inc 15 Business Park Way