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Troubleshooting
Specification
Install
FAQ
Error codes
Battery Replacement
Dimension
Connecting the AC adapter
Solving System Problems
Resetting System Parameters
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Contents
NEC Versa VXi Notebook Computer
V E R S A V X
U S E R ’ S
G U I D E
Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
1 Introducing the NEC Versa
Contents
Using This Guide
Contents
iv Contents
3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Contents
4 Using the Operating System and Utilities
7 Traveling Tips
5 Using the System Drives and Bays
vi Contents
6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa
11 Getting Service and Support
8 Using External Devices
9 Using Multimedia
10 Solving System Problems
Glossary Index
B Specifications
C Frequently Asked Questions
viii Contents
Using This Guide
Using This Guide
Text Conventions
Related Documents
x Using This Guide
Around the Front of the System
Introducing the NEC Versa
Before You Begin
About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook
1-2Introducing the NEC Versa
Before You Begin
About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook
NEC Versa VXi notebook computer
Introducing the NEC Versa
1-4Introducing the NEC Versa
Around the Front of the System
Power and Battery Charging LEDs
LCD Panel
Control Panel
Control Panel
Introducing the NEC Versa
1-6Introducing the NEC Versa
Power Button
Status Icons
Status LED icons
Introducing the NEC Versa
1-8Introducing the NEC Versa
E – Volume Control
Keyboard panel
Base unit
Introducing the NEC Versa
Keyboard
1-10Introducing the NEC Versa
Introducing the NEC Versa
Audio Ports
Around the Back of the System
Back system features
1-12Introducing the NEC Versa
Around the Left Side of the System
Left side features
Introducing the NEC Versa
Around the Right Side of the System
Right side features
1-14Introducing the NEC Versa
Around the Bottom of the System
Bottom of the system
Introducing the NEC Versa
About the Port Replicator
Port Replicator
1-16Introducing the NEC Versa
Getting Started
NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System Care
NEC VersaGlide
VersaGlide features
2-2Getting Started
Getting Started
Power Sources
Making VersaGlide Adjustments
VersaGlide Tips
2-4Getting Started
Using the AC Adapter
Getting Started
Powering On with Windows
Powering the System On and Off
Connecting the AC adapter
Using the Battery
Replacing the Battery
2-6Getting Started
Getting Started
Removing the battery
3.Remove the battery as follows
Locate the battery release latch
2-8Getting Started
Low Battery Power
Returning the Battery to its Normal State
Installing the battery
Handling the Battery
Extending Battery Life
Getting Started
Conserving Battery Power
Charging the Battery
2-10Getting Started
Battery Precautions
Precautions for Recharging the Battery
Getting Started
2-12Getting Started
CMOS Battery
Disposing of the Battery
Internal Batteries
System Care
Precautions
Getting Started
2-14Getting Started
Routine Cleaning
Storage Requirements
Getting Started
Managing System Power Updating the BIOS
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup
Checking/Setting System Parameters
Introducing BIOS Setup
Entering BIOS Setup
3-2Using the BIOS Setup Utility
BIOS Setup Main Menu
BIOS Setup Main Menu
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Advanced CMOS Setup
3-4Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Looking at Screens
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Checking/Setting System Parameters
Using Keys
BIOS Setup Key Functions
3-6Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Resetting System Parameters
Standard CMOS Setup
Standard CMOS Setup
Advanced CMOS Setup
Advanced CMOS Setup
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
System Security Setup
System Security Setup
3-8Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Password Protection
Establishing Passwords
Hard Disk Drive Passwords
3-10Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
Moving the Hard Disk Drive
Power Management Setup
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Alternate Settings
Power Management Setup
3-12Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Default
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
System Switch — Sets the Power button as a power switch or a sleep button
3-14Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Custom Timeout Options
Boot Device Setup
Boot Device Setup
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Peripheral Setup
Peripheral Setup
3-16Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Managing System Power
Other BIOS Setup Options
Windows 98 Power Management Properties
Windows 98 Power Schemes
Power Schemes
3-18Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 98 Alarms
Windows 98 Power Meter
Alarms
Advanced
3-20Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 98 Advanced
Windows 98 Hibernate
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 2000 Power Options Properties
Windows 2000 Power Schemes
Power Schemes
3-22Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 2000 Alarms
Power Schemes
Alarms
Advanced
Windows 2000 Power Meter
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 2000 Advanced
Windows 98/2000 Power Management States
3-24Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows 2000 Hibernate
Windows NT Power Management States
Windows 98/2000 Power Management Behavior
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Setting
Windows NT Power Management Behavior
3-26Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Default
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Updating the BIOS
Obtaining the BIOS Update
Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette
3-28Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Performing the BIOS Update
Identifying the Switch Settings
Default switch settings
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Windows Introduction NEC Utilities
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Personal Code Setting Utility NEC Info Center
Partition Magic Product Recovery CD
Windows
Windows Introduction
Desktop Icons
4-2Using the Operating System and Utilities
Desktop Icons
Taskbar Icons
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Windows 98 Second Edition
4-4Using the Operating System and Utilities
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Taskbar Icons
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
NEC Customize Utility
NEC Utilities
4-6Using the Operating System and Utilities
Windows NT
HDPREPEZ Utility
Using the NEC Customize Utility
Using HDPREPEZ in Windows
Using the Operating System and Utilities
4-8Using the Operating System and Utilities
Using HDPREPEZ with Windows NT
SpeedStep Applet
SoftDVD Player
NEC CD-RWCD
Installing the DOS Mode CD-ROMDriver Windows
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Installing Easy CD Creator
Installing DirectCD
4-10Using the Operating System and Utilities
Application and Driver CD
Application and Driver CD Dialog Box
Personal Code Setting Utility
Installing the Application and Driver CD Software
4-12Using the Operating System and Utilities
Installing the Personal Code Setting Utility
Setting a Personal Code
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Uninstalling the NEC Info Center
NEC Info Center
Partition Magic
Installing the NEC Info Center
Product Recovery CD
Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Product Recovery CD Options
Full Disk Drive Restore
4-16Using the Operating System and Utilities
5.Read the Warning screen
Using the Operating System and Utilities
4-18Using the Operating System and Utilities
Partition Only Restore
5.Read the Warning screen
Using the Operating System and Utilities
Using the System Drives and Bays
24X CD-ROMDrive DVD-ROMDrive CD Read/Write Drive
Memory Modules
24X CD-ROMDrive
5-2Using the System Drives and Bays
24X CD-ROMdrive
CD Care
Changing the Auto Play Setting
Using the System Drives and Bays
CD Loading
5-4Using the System Drives and Bays
DVD-ROMDrive
CD Read/Write Drive
Memory Modules
Memory bay cover and screw
Using the System Drives and Bays
Memory module slot
5-6Using the System Drives and Bays
Installing the memory module
Using the System Drives and Bays
Removing the memory module
5-8Using the System Drives and Bays
Replace the memory bay cover Replace the screw
Turn the system over
Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Mini-PCIModem Mini-PCILAN Mini-PCIModem/LAN
PC Cards Internet Connections IR Port
Mini-PCIModem
Connecting the Modem
6-2Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Installing the Online Modem/LAN Guides
Mini-PCILAN
Mini-PCIModem/LAN
PC Cards
Communication Cards
Type II Cards
Type II Extended Cards
Type III Cards
PC Card Slots
Storage Cards
Interface Cards
Other Cards
Inserting a PC Card
Inserting a PC card
6-6Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Internet Connections
Removing a Card
Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000
6-8Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Accessing the Internet
Sending and Receiving Email
Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys
IR Port
Enabling the IR Port
Communicating with Your NEC Versa
6-10Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Using the IR Port
Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel
Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs
Using Your Modem
Traveling Tips
Preparing for Travel
Packing for Travel
7-2Traveling Tips
Using Power Connections
Getting Through Customs
Traveling Tips
7-4Traveling Tips
Using Your Modem
Audio Options Port Replicator
Using External Devices
Monitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices
Keyboard/Mouse Television Connection USB Device
Monitor
Connecting a monitor
8-2Using External Devices
Parallel Devices
Connecting a parallel printer
Using External Devices
Serial Devices
Connecting a serial device
8-4Using External Devices
Keyboard/Mouse
Connecting an external keyboard/mouse
Using External Devices
Television Connection
Connecting an external display device
8-6Using External Devices
USB Device
Connecting a USB device
Using External Devices
Audio ports
Audio Options
Port Replicator
8-8Using External Devices
A – Docking Lever
Using External Devices
Locating the docking lever
Removing the expansion port cover
8-10Using External Devices
Connecting the NEC Port Replicator
Audio Video Multimedia Applications
Using Multimedia
Audio
9-2Using Multimedia
Recording
Microphone
Using Multimedia
Line-In
CD-ROMInput
9-4Using Multimedia
Using Headphones
Using the Built-InSpeakers
Using External Stereo Speakers
Using Multimedia
Video
Using Digital Video Files
Using Animation Files
9-6Using Multimedia
Multimedia Applications
Solving System Problems
Problem Checklist Startup Problems
If You Need Assistance
Problem Checklist
Troubleshooting
10-2Solving System Problems
Startup Problems
Troubleshooting
Solving System Problems
Explanation
POST Error Messages
10-4Solving System Problems
Error Message
If You Need Assistance
POST Error Messages
Solving System Problems
Email/Fax to Support Services
Getting Service and Support
Service and Support Contact Information
NECC Web Site NECC FTP Site NECC Support Services
11-2Getting Service and Support
Service and Support Contact Information
Getting Service and Support
NECC Support Services
NECC Web Site
NECC FTP Site
11-4Getting Service and Support
Email/Fax to Support Services
Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair
Adjust Your Input Devices
A-2Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Adjust Your Chair
Arrange Your Equipment
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3
Adjust Your Input Devices
Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
A-4Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Vary Your Workday
Pre-existingConditions and Psychosocial Factors
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5
A-6Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Specifications
System Components Interrupt Controllers
Memory Map
System Processor
System Components
Random Access Memory RAM
B-2Specifications
LCD Display
Main Battery
Specifications B-3
Card Slots
Hard Disk Drives
B-4Specifications
Keyboard
Diskette Drive
Specifications B-5
8X DVD-ROMDrive
CD Read/Write Drive
Mini-PCIModem/LAN
B-6Specifications
Mini-PCIModem
Mini-PCILAN
AC Adapter
Dimensions
Weight
Specifications B-7
IRQ#
Interrupt Controllers
B-8Specifications
Interrupts
Memory Map
Specifications B-9
System Memory Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Booting Power Management Miscellaneous
External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive
External Mouse
Display
C-2Frequently Asked Questions
PC Cards
Frequently Asked Questions C-3
C-4Frequently Asked Questions
Diskette Drive
Frequently Asked Questions C-5
Booting
Power Management
C-6Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions C-7
C-8Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions C-9
Miscellaneous
C-10Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find help in a Windows application?
How do I save a file?
Frequently Asked Questions C-11
Glossary
Glossary
2 Glossary
Glossary
4 Glossary
Glossary
6 Glossary
Glossary
8 Glossary
Glossary
10 Glossary
volatile memory
warm boot
Glossary
VersaGlide
zoomed video
12 Glossary
Index-1
Index
Index-2
Index-3
Index-4
Regulatory Statements
2 Regulatory Statements
Battery Replacement
Battery Disposal
Mini-PCIFCC Registration Numbers
NEC Computers Inc 15 Business Park Way
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
NEC Computers Inc
We, the Responsible Party
