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PC Cards

In which slots do my PC cards go?

Manual background Your PC cards can go into either slot if they are NEC-approved cards. Other software may not support the use of both slots. Type III cards only fit in the bottom slot (slot 0).

Manual background Is there any instance when a modem or network card is only supported in one slot?

Manual background This could be true in cases where the PC card firmware is being upgraded. Read the release notes that accompany the upgrade.

Can I run two of the same type cards simultaneously?

Manual background Yes, Windows 98 or Windows 2000 configures each card. If they are both modems, configure each for a different Com port and different available interrupts under the ports icon in the Windows control panel or from Device Manager in Windows 98 or Windows 2000.

CardWizard for NT will assist in configuring PC cards in the Windows NT environment. Configure each modem for a different Com port and different available interrupts using the Modem icon (Install Modem Wizard) in the Control Panel.

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Contents

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 GuideRelated Documents Text Conventionsx 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 VersaNEC Versa VXi notebook computer About Your NEC Versa VXi NotebookIntroducing 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 LED icons Status 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 VersaBack system features Around the Back of the System1-12Introducing the NEC Versa Left side features Around the Left Side of the SystemIntroducing the NEC Versa Right side features Around the Right Side of the System1-14Introducing the NEC Versa Bottom of the system Around the Bottom of the SystemIntroducing the NEC Versa Port Replicator About the Port Replicator1-16Introducing the NEC Versa NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System Care Getting StartedVersaGlide features NEC VersaGlide2-2Getting 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 StartedReplacing the Battery Using 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 StartedExtending Battery Life Handling the BatteryGetting Started Charging the Battery Conserving Battery Power2-10Getting Started Precautions for Recharging the Battery Battery PrecautionsGetting Started Internal Batteries CMOS BatteryDisposing of the Battery 2-12Getting StartedPrecautions System CareGetting Started 2-14Getting Started Storage Requirements Routine CleaningGetting Started Checking/Setting System Parameters Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIntroducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Managing System Power Updating the BIOSEntering BIOS Setup Introducing BIOS Setup3-2Using the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Main Menu BIOS Setup Main MenuUsing the BIOS Setup Utility 3-4Using the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced CMOS SetupLooking 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 UtilityPower Management Setup Moving the Hard Disk DriveUsing 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 UtilityPower Schemes Windows 98 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 Advanced3-24Using the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98/2000 Power Management StatesWindows 2000 Hibernate Windows 98/2000 Power Management Behavior Windows NT Power Management StatesUsing 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 UtilityDefault switch settings Identifying the 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 Taskbar Icons Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWith 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 UtilitiesInstalling the DOS Mode CD-ROMDriver Windows NEC CD-RWCDUsing the Operating System and Utilities Installing DirectCD Installing Easy CD Creator4-10Using 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 BoxSetting a Personal Code Installing the Personal Code Setting UtilityUsing the Operating System and Utilities Installing the NEC Info Center NEC Info CenterPartition Magic Uninstalling the NEC Info CenterGuidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CDUsing the Operating System and Utilities Full Disk Drive Restore Product Recovery CD Options4-16Using 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 screen24X CD-ROMDrive DVD-ROMDrive CD Read/Write Drive Using the System Drives and BaysMemory Modules 5-2Using the System Drives and Bays 24X CD-ROMDrive24X 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 slotUsing the System Drives and Bays Installing the memory moduleRemoving the memory module Replace the memory bay cover Replace the screw 5-8Using the System Drives and BaysTurn the system over Mini-PCIModem Mini-PCILAN Mini-PCIModem/LAN Communicating with Your NEC VersaPC Cards Internet Connections IR Port Connecting the Modem Mini-PCIModem6-2Communicating 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 VersaEnabling the IR Port 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 TravelPacking for Travel Preparing for Travel7-2Traveling Tips Getting Through Customs Using Power ConnectionsTraveling Tips Using Your Modem 7-4Traveling TipsKeyboard/Mouse Television Connection USB Device Using External DevicesMonitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices Audio Options Port ReplicatorConnecting a monitor Monitor8-2Using External Devices Connecting a parallel printer Parallel DevicesUsing External Devices Connecting a serial device Serial Devices8-4Using External Devices Connecting an external keyboard/mouse Keyboard/MouseUsing External Devices Connecting an external display device Television Connection8-6Using External Devices Connecting a USB device 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 Applications9-2Using Multimedia AudioRecording 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 MultimediaProblem Checklist Startup Problems Solving System ProblemsIf You Need Assistance Troubleshooting Problem Checklist10-2Solving System Problems Troubleshooting Startup ProblemsSolving System Problems Error Message POST Error Messages10-4Solving System Problems ExplanationPOST Error Messages If You Need AssistanceSolving 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 Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your ChairSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Adjust Your Input DevicesA-4Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Pre-existingConditions and Psychosocial Factors Vary Your WorkdaySetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 A-6Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment System Components Interrupt Controllers SpecificationsMemory Map B-2Specifications System ComponentsRandom Access Memory RAM System ProcessorCard Slots Main BatterySpecifications B-3 LCD DisplayDiskette Drive B-4SpecificationsKeyboard Hard Disk Drives8X DVD-ROMDrive Specifications B-5CD Read/Write Drive Mini-PCILAN B-6SpecificationsMini-PCIModem Mini-PCIModem/LANSpecifications B-7 DimensionsWeight AC AdapterInterrupts Interrupt ControllersB-8Specifications IRQ#Specifications B-9 Memory MapSystem Memory Map Booting Power Management Miscellaneous Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Display External MouseC-2Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions C-3 PC CardsDiskette Drive C-4Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions C-5 Power Management BootingC-6Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions C-7 C-8Frequently Asked Questions Miscellaneous Frequently Asked Questions C-9How do I find help in a Windows application? C-10Frequently Asked QuestionsHow 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