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Getting Service and Support

!Service and Support Contact Information

!NECC Web Site

!NECC FTP Site

!NECC Support Services

!Email/Fax to Support Services

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NEC VXi manual Getting Service and Support

Contents

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 Related Documents Text ConventionsEnter 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 Keyboard panel Keyboard Panel and Base UnitBase unit Function Keys Control Keys Numeric Keypad KeyboardTypewriter Keys 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 Making VersaGlide Adjustments Power SourcesVersaGlide Tips 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 Returning the Battery to its Normal State Low Battery PowerInstalling the battery 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 Entering Bios Setup Introducing Bios SetupUsing the Bios Setup Utility 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 Establishing Passwords Password ProtectionHard Disk Drive 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 Other Bios Setup Options Managing System PowerWindows 98 Power Management Properties Power Schemes Windows 98 Power Schemes Windows 98 Power Meter Windows 98 AlarmsAlarms Windows 98 Hibernate Windows 98 AdvancedAdvanced Windows 2000 Power Schemes Windows 2000 Power Options Properties Windows 2000 Alarms Windows 2000 Advanced Windows 2000 Power Meter Recognizing the Windows 98/2000 Power Management States Windows 98/2000 Power Management StatesWindows 2000 Hibernate Windows 98/2000 Power Management Behavior Windows NT Power Management States Windows NT Power Management Behavior Recognizing the Windows NT Power Management StatesFn-Power1,2 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 Introduction Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows Windows 98 Second Edition Taskbar Icons Using the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar Icons Windows NT NEC UtilitiesNEC Customize Utility 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 Installing the Application and Driver CD Software Personal Code Setting UtilityApplication and Driver CD Dialog Box 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 Loading Changing the Auto Play SettingCD Care CD Read/Write Drive DVD-ROM DriveMemory Modules 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 Mini-PCI Modem Connecting the ModemCommunicating with Your NEC Versa 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 Removing a Card Internet ConnectionsInternet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000 Sending and Receiving Email Accessing the InternetModifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys Enabling the IR Port IR Port Using the IR Port Traveling Tips Packing for Travel Preparing for TravelTraveling Tips Getting Through Customs Using Power Connections Using Your Modem Using External Devices Using External Devices Connecting a monitorMonitor 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 Audio Using MultimediaRecording CD-ROM Input Line-InMicrophone Using the Built-In Speakers Using HeadphonesUsing External Stereo Speakers Playing Back Using Animation Files Using Digital Video FilesVideo Multimedia Applications Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System Problems Troubleshooting Problem ChecklistSolving System Problems Problem What to Do Startup Problems Post Error Messages Post Error MessagesError Message Explanation If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact InformationService Contact Information 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 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your ChairArrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Adjust Your Input Devices Vary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors 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 Interrupts Interrupt ControllersDevice Memory Map Specifications B-9System Memory Map Memory Space Size Function Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Frequently Asked QuestionsDisplay 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