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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 Guidex Using This Guide Text ConventionsRelated Documents Introducing the NEC Versa Before You BeginAbout Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook Around the Front of the SystemBefore You Begin 1-2Introducing the NEC VersaIntroducing the NEC Versa About Your NEC Versa VXi NotebookNEC Versa VXi notebook computer Around the Front of the System Power and Battery Charging LEDsLCD Panel 1-4Introducing the NEC VersaIntroducing the NEC Versa Control PanelControl Panel Power Button 1-6Introducing the NEC VersaIntroducing the NEC Versa Status IconsStatus LED icons E – Volume Control Keyboard panelBase unit 1-8Introducing the NEC VersaKeyboard Introducing the NEC Versa1-10Introducing the NEC Versa Audio Ports Introducing the NEC Versa1-12Introducing the NEC Versa Around the Back of the SystemBack system features Introducing the NEC Versa Around the Left Side of the SystemLeft side features 1-14Introducing the NEC Versa Around the Right Side of the SystemRight side features Introducing the NEC Versa Around the Bottom of the SystemBottom of the system 1-16Introducing the NEC Versa About the Port ReplicatorPort Replicator NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System Care Getting Started2-2Getting Started NEC VersaGlideVersaGlide features 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 Started2-6Getting Started Using the BatteryReplacing the Battery 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 StartedGetting Started Handling the BatteryExtending Battery Life 2-10Getting Started Conserving Battery PowerCharging the Battery Getting Started Battery PrecautionsPrecautions for Recharging the Battery CMOS Battery Disposing of the BatteryInternal Batteries 2-12Getting StartedGetting Started System CarePrecautions 2-14Getting Started Getting Started Routine CleaningStorage Requirements Using the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS SetupChecking/Setting System Parameters Managing System Power Updating the BIOS3-2Using the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS SetupEntering BIOS Setup Using the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Main MenuBIOS Setup Main Menu Looking at Screens Advanced CMOS Setup3-4Using the BIOS Setup Utility 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 UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced CMOS SetupAdvanced CMOS Setup 3-8Using the BIOS Setup Utility System Security SetupSystem Security Setup 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 UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Moving the Hard Disk DrivePower Management Setup 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 UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Boot Device SetupBoot Device Setup 3-16Using the BIOS Setup Utility Peripheral SetupPeripheral Setup Managing System Power Other BIOS Setup OptionsWindows 98 Power Management Properties Using the BIOS Setup Utility3-18Using the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98 Power SchemesPower Schemes 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 2000 Hibernate Windows 98/2000 Power Management States3-24Using the BIOS Setup Utility Using the BIOS Setup Utility Windows NT Power Management StatesWindows 98/2000 Power Management Behavior 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 UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Identifying the Switch SettingsDefault switch settings 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 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 UtilitiesTaskbar Icons 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 UtilitiesUsing the Operating System and Utilities NEC CD-RWCDInstalling the DOS Mode CD-ROMDriver Windows 4-10Using the Operating System and Utilities Installing Easy CD CreatorInstalling DirectCD 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 BoxUsing the Operating System and Utilities Installing the Personal Code Setting UtilitySetting a Personal Code NEC Info Center Partition MagicInstalling the NEC Info Center Uninstalling the NEC Info CenterUsing the Operating System and Utilities Product Recovery CDGuidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD 4-16Using the Operating System and Utilities Product Recovery CD OptionsFull Disk Drive Restore 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 screenMemory Modules Using the System Drives and Bays24X CD-ROMDrive DVD-ROMDrive CD Read/Write Drive 24X CD-ROMdrive 24X CD-ROMDrive5-2Using the System Drives and Bays 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 slotRemoving the memory module Installing the memory moduleUsing the System Drives and Bays Turn the system over 5-8Using the System Drives and BaysReplace the memory bay cover Replace the screw PC Cards Internet Connections IR Port Communicating with Your NEC VersaMini-PCIModem Mini-PCILAN Mini-PCIModem/LAN 6-2Communicating with Your NEC Versa Mini-PCIModemConnecting the Modem 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 Slots6-6Communicating with Your NEC Versa Inserting a PC CardInserting a PC card 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 VersaCommunicating with Your NEC Versa IR PortEnabling the IR Port Using the IR Port 6-10Communicating with Your NEC VersaUsing Power Connections Getting Through Customs Using Your ModemTraveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel7-2Traveling Tips Preparing for TravelPacking for Travel Traveling Tips Using Power ConnectionsGetting Through Customs Using Your Modem 7-4Traveling TipsUsing External Devices Monitor Parallel Devices Serial DevicesKeyboard/Mouse Television Connection USB Device Audio Options Port Replicator8-2Using External Devices MonitorConnecting a monitor Using External Devices Parallel DevicesConnecting a parallel printer 8-4Using External Devices Serial DevicesConnecting a serial device Using External Devices Keyboard/MouseConnecting an external keyboard/mouse 8-6Using External Devices Television ConnectionConnecting an external display device Using External Devices USB DeviceConnecting a USB device 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 ApplicationsRecording Audio9-2Using Multimedia 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 MultimediaIf You Need Assistance Solving System ProblemsProblem Checklist Startup Problems 10-2Solving System Problems Problem ChecklistTroubleshooting Solving System Problems Startup ProblemsTroubleshooting POST Error Messages 10-4Solving System ProblemsError Message ExplanationSolving System Problems If You Need AssistancePOST Error Messages 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 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your ChairArrange Your Equipment A-4Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Input DevicesAdjust Your Screen or Monitor Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 Vary Your WorkdayPre-existingConditions and Psychosocial Factors A-6Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Memory Map SpecificationsSystem Components Interrupt Controllers System Components Random Access Memory RAMB-2Specifications System ProcessorMain Battery Specifications B-3Card Slots LCD DisplayB-4Specifications KeyboardDiskette Drive Hard Disk DrivesCD Read/Write Drive Specifications B-58X DVD-ROMDrive B-6Specifications Mini-PCIModemMini-PCILAN Mini-PCIModem/LANDimensions WeightSpecifications B-7 AC AdapterInterrupt Controllers B-8SpecificationsInterrupts IRQ#System Memory Map Memory MapSpecifications B-9 External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Frequently Asked QuestionsBooting Power Management Miscellaneous C-2Frequently Asked Questions External MouseDisplay Frequently Asked Questions C-3 PC CardsDiskette Drive C-4Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions C-5 C-6Frequently Asked Questions BootingPower Management Frequently Asked Questions C-7 C-8Frequently Asked Questions Miscellaneous Frequently Asked Questions C-9How do I save a file? C-10Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I find help in a Windows application? 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