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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Install
FAQ
Error codes
Battery Replacement
Dimension
Connecting the AC adapter
Solving System Problems
Resetting System Parameters
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Contents
G U I D E
V E R S A V X
U S E R ’ S
NEC Versa VXi Notebook Computer
Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
Contents
Contents
Using This Guide
1 Introducing the NEC Versa
3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
iv Contents
4 Using the Operating System and Utilities
Contents
6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa
5 Using the System Drives and Bays
vi Contents
7 Traveling Tips
10 Solving System Problems
8 Using External Devices
9 Using Multimedia
11 Getting Service and Support
viii Contents
B Specifications
C Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary Index
Using This Guide
Using This Guide
x Using This Guide
Text Conventions
Related Documents
About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook
Introducing the NEC Versa
Before You Begin
Around the Front of the System
Before You Begin
1-2Introducing the NEC Versa
Introducing the NEC Versa
About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook
NEC Versa VXi notebook computer
LCD Panel
Around the Front of the System
Power and Battery Charging LEDs
1-4Introducing the NEC Versa
Introducing the NEC Versa
Control Panel
Control Panel
Power Button
1-6Introducing the NEC Versa
Introducing the NEC Versa
Status Icons
Status LED icons
Base unit
E – Volume Control
Keyboard panel
1-8Introducing the NEC Versa
Keyboard
Introducing the NEC Versa
1-10Introducing the NEC Versa
Audio Ports
Introducing the NEC Versa
1-12Introducing the NEC Versa
Around the Back of the System
Back system features
Introducing the NEC Versa
Around the Left Side of the System
Left side features
1-14Introducing the NEC Versa
Around the Right Side of the System
Right side features
Introducing the NEC Versa
Around the Bottom of the System
Bottom of the system
1-16Introducing the NEC Versa
About the Port Replicator
Port Replicator
NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System Care
Getting Started
2-2Getting Started
NEC VersaGlide
VersaGlide features
VersaGlide Tips
Power Sources
Making VersaGlide Adjustments
Getting Started
Using the AC Adapter
2-4Getting Started
Connecting the AC adapter
Powering On with Windows
Powering the System On and Off
Getting Started
2-6Getting Started
Using the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Locate the battery release latch
Removing the battery
3.Remove the battery as follows
Getting Started
Installing the battery
Low Battery Power
Returning the Battery to its Normal State
2-8Getting Started
Getting Started
Handling the Battery
Extending Battery Life
2-10Getting Started
Conserving Battery Power
Charging the Battery
Getting Started
Battery Precautions
Precautions for Recharging the Battery
Internal Batteries
CMOS Battery
Disposing of the Battery
2-12Getting Started
Getting Started
System Care
Precautions
2-14Getting Started
Getting Started
Routine Cleaning
Storage Requirements
Checking/Setting System Parameters
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup
Managing System Power Updating the BIOS
3-2Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Introducing BIOS Setup
Entering BIOS Setup
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
BIOS Setup Main Menu
BIOS Setup Main Menu
Looking at Screens
Advanced CMOS Setup
3-4Using the BIOS Setup Utility
BIOS Setup Key Functions
Checking/Setting System Parameters
Using Keys
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Setup
Resetting System Parameters
Standard CMOS Setup
3-6Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Advanced CMOS Setup
Advanced CMOS Setup
3-8Using the BIOS Setup Utility
System Security Setup
System Security Setup
Hard Disk Drive Passwords
Password Protection
Establishing Passwords
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
3-10Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Moving the Hard Disk Drive
Power Management Setup
Default
Power Management Setup
3-12Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Alternate Settings
System Switch — Sets the Power button as a power switch or a sleep button
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Custom Timeout Options
3-14Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Boot Device Setup
Boot Device Setup
3-16Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Peripheral Setup
Peripheral Setup
Windows 98 Power Management Properties
Managing System Power
Other BIOS Setup Options
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
3-18Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 98 Power Schemes
Power Schemes
Alarms
Windows 98 Alarms
Windows 98 Power Meter
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 98 Hibernate
3-20Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 98 Advanced
Advanced
Power Schemes
Windows 2000 Power Options Properties
Windows 2000 Power Schemes
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Alarms
Windows 2000 Alarms
Power Schemes
3-22Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 2000 Advanced
Windows 2000 Power Meter
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Windows 2000 Hibernate
Windows 98/2000 Power Management States
3-24Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows NT Power Management States
Windows 98/2000 Power Management Behavior
Default
Windows NT Power Management Behavior
3-26Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Setting
Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette
Updating the BIOS
Obtaining the BIOS Update
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Performing the BIOS Update
3-28Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Identifying the Switch Settings
Default switch settings
Partition Magic Product Recovery CD
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Personal Code Setting Utility NEC Info Center
Windows Introduction NEC Utilities
4-2Using the Operating System and Utilities
Windows Introduction
Desktop Icons
Windows
Windows 98 Second Edition
Taskbar Icons
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Desktop Icons
4-4Using the Operating System and Utilities
With 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
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Taskbar Icons
Windows NT
NEC Utilities
4-6Using the Operating System and Utilities
NEC Customize Utility
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Using the NEC Customize Utility
Using HDPREPEZ in Windows
HDPREPEZ Utility
SoftDVD Player
Using HDPREPEZ with Windows NT
SpeedStep Applet
4-8Using the Operating System and Utilities
Using the Operating System and Utilities
NEC CD-RWCD
Installing the DOS Mode CD-ROMDriver Windows
4-10Using the Operating System and Utilities
Installing Easy CD Creator
Installing DirectCD
Application and Driver CD
4-12Using the Operating System and Utilities
Personal Code Setting Utility
Installing the Application and Driver CD Software
Application and Driver CD Dialog Box
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Installing the Personal Code Setting Utility
Setting a Personal Code
Installing the NEC Info Center
NEC Info Center
Partition Magic
Uninstalling the NEC Info Center
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Product Recovery CD
Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD
4-16Using the Operating System and Utilities
Product Recovery CD Options
Full Disk Drive Restore
Using the Operating System and Utilities
5.Read the Warning screen
Partition Only Restore
4-18Using the Operating System and Utilities
Using the Operating System and Utilities
5.Read the Warning screen
Memory Modules
Using the System Drives and Bays
24X CD-ROMDrive DVD-ROMDrive CD Read/Write Drive
24X CD-ROMdrive
24X CD-ROMDrive
5-2Using the System Drives and Bays
CD Loading
Changing the Auto Play Setting
Using the System Drives and Bays
CD Care
Memory Modules
DVD-ROMDrive
CD Read/Write Drive
5-4Using the System Drives and Bays
Using the System Drives and Bays
Memory bay cover and screw
5-6Using the System Drives and Bays
Memory module slot
Removing the memory module
Installing the memory module
Using the System Drives and Bays
Turn the system over
5-8Using the System Drives and Bays
Replace the memory bay cover Replace the screw
PC Cards Internet Connections IR Port
Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Mini-PCIModem Mini-PCILAN Mini-PCIModem/LAN
6-2Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Mini-PCIModem
Connecting the Modem
PC Cards
Mini-PCILAN
Mini-PCIModem/LAN
Installing the Online Modem/LAN Guides
Type III Cards
Type II Cards
Type II Extended Cards
Communication Cards
Other Cards
Storage Cards
Interface Cards
PC Card Slots
6-6Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Inserting a PC Card
Inserting a PC card
Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000
Internet Connections
Removing a Card
Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys
Accessing the Internet
Sending and Receiving Email
6-8Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Communicating with Your NEC Versa
IR Port
Enabling the IR Port
Using the IR Port
6-10Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Traveling Tips
Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs
Using Your Modem
Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel
7-2Traveling Tips
Preparing for Travel
Packing for Travel
Traveling Tips
Using Power Connections
Getting Through Customs
Using Your Modem
7-4Traveling Tips
Keyboard/Mouse Television Connection USB Device
Using External Devices
Monitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices
Audio Options Port Replicator
8-2Using External Devices
Monitor
Connecting a monitor
Using External Devices
Parallel Devices
Connecting a parallel printer
8-4Using External Devices
Serial Devices
Connecting a serial device
Using External Devices
Keyboard/Mouse
Connecting an external keyboard/mouse
8-6Using External Devices
Television Connection
Connecting an external display device
Using External Devices
USB Device
Connecting a USB device
8-8Using External Devices
Audio Options
Port Replicator
Audio ports
Removing the expansion port cover
Using External Devices
Locating the docking lever
A – Docking Lever
Connecting the NEC Port Replicator
8-10Using External Devices
Using Multimedia
Audio Video Multimedia Applications
Recording
Audio
9-2Using Multimedia
CD-ROMInput
Using Multimedia
Line-In
Microphone
Using External Stereo Speakers
Using Headphones
Using the Built-InSpeakers
9-4Using Multimedia
Using Animation Files
Video
Using Digital Video Files
Using Multimedia
Multimedia Applications
9-6Using Multimedia
If You Need Assistance
Solving System Problems
Problem Checklist Startup Problems
10-2Solving System Problems
Problem Checklist
Troubleshooting
Solving System Problems
Startup Problems
Troubleshooting
Error Message
POST Error Messages
10-4Solving System Problems
Explanation
Solving System Problems
If You Need Assistance
POST Error Messages
NECC Web Site NECC FTP Site NECC Support Services
Getting Service and Support
Service and Support Contact Information
Email/Fax to Support Services
Service and Support Contact Information
11-2Getting Service and Support
NECC FTP Site
NECC Support Services
NECC Web Site
Getting Service and Support
Email/Fax to Support Services
11-4Getting Service and Support
Adjust Your Input Devices
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair
Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday
A-2Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3
Adjust Your Chair
Arrange Your Equipment
A-4Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Adjust Your Input Devices
Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5
Vary Your Workday
Pre-existingConditions and Psychosocial Factors
A-6Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Memory Map
Specifications
System Components Interrupt Controllers
B-2Specifications
System Components
Random Access Memory RAM
System Processor
Card Slots
Main Battery
Specifications B-3
LCD Display
Diskette Drive
B-4Specifications
Keyboard
Hard Disk Drives
CD Read/Write Drive
Specifications B-5
8X DVD-ROMDrive
Mini-PCILAN
B-6Specifications
Mini-PCIModem
Mini-PCIModem/LAN
Specifications B-7
Dimensions
Weight
AC Adapter
Interrupts
Interrupt Controllers
B-8Specifications
IRQ#
System Memory Map
Memory Map
Specifications B-9
External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Booting Power Management Miscellaneous
C-2Frequently Asked Questions
External Mouse
Display
Frequently Asked Questions C-3
PC Cards
Diskette Drive
C-4Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions C-5
C-6Frequently Asked Questions
Booting
Power Management
Frequently Asked Questions C-7
C-8Frequently Asked Questions
Miscellaneous
Frequently Asked Questions C-9
How do I save a file?
C-10Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find help in a Windows application?
Frequently Asked Questions C-11
Glossary
Glossary
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Glossary
4 Glossary
Glossary
6 Glossary
Glossary
8 Glossary
Glossary
10 Glossary
VersaGlide
warm boot
Glossary
volatile memory
12 Glossary
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Index
Index-1
Index-2
Index-3
Index-4
Regulatory Statements
Mini-PCIFCC Registration Numbers
Battery Replacement
Battery Disposal
2 Regulatory Statements
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