Getting Started | NEC VXi specification

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Getting Started

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NEC VXi manual Getting Started

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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 Text Conventions Related DocumentsEnter Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Before You Begin NEC Versa VXi notebook computer About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook LCD Panel Power and Battery Charging LEDsPower LED Battery Charging LED Around the Front of the System Control Panel Control Panel Power Button Status LED icons Status Icons Keyboard Panel and Base Unit Keyboard panelBase unit Keyboard Function Keys Control Keys Numeric KeypadTypewriter 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 Fan TV Out Right side featuresBattery Bay Around the Right Side of the System Bottom of the system Around the Bottom of the System Port Replicator About the Port Replicator Getting Started Left Button VersaGlide featuresNEC VersaGlide Getting Started Power Sources Making VersaGlide AdjustmentsVersaGlide 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 Low Battery Power Returning the Battery to its Normal StateInstalling 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 Introducing Bios Setup Entering Bios SetupUsing the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main Menu Looking at Screens Advanced Cmos Setup Key Function Checking/Setting System ParametersUsing Keys Bios Setup Key Functions Parameter Default Setting Alternate Settings Resetting System ParametersStandard Cmos Setup Standard Cmos Setup Advanced Cmos Setup Advanced Cmos Setup System Security Setup System Security Setup Password Protection Establishing PasswordsHard 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 Managing System Power Other Bios Setup OptionsWindows 98 Power Management Properties Power Schemes Windows 98 Power Schemes Windows 98 Alarms Windows 98 Power MeterAlarms Windows 98 Advanced Windows 98 HibernateAdvanced Windows 2000 Power Schemes Windows 2000 Power Options Properties Windows 2000 Alarms Windows 2000 Advanced Windows 2000 Power Meter Windows 98/2000 Power Management States Recognizing the Windows 98/2000 Power Management StatesWindows 2000 Hibernate Windows 98/2000 Power Management Behavior Windows NT Power Management States Recognizing the Windows NT Power Management States Windows NT Power Management BehaviorFn-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 Using the Operating System and Utilities Windows IntroductionWindows Windows 98 Second Edition Taskbar Icons Using the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar Icons NEC Utilities Windows NTNEC 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 Personal Code Setting Utility Installing the Application and Driver CD SoftwareApplication 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 Status LED Using the System Drives and Bays24X CD-ROM Drive 24X CD-ROM drive Changing the Auto Play Setting CD LoadingCD Care DVD-ROM Drive CD Read/Write 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 Connecting the Modem Mini-PCI ModemCommunicating with Your NEC Versa PC Cards Installing the Online Modem/LAN GuidesMini-PCI LAN Mini-PCI Modem/LAN Communication Cards Type II CardsType II Extended Cards Type III Cards PC Card Slots Storage CardsInterface Cards Other Cards Inserting a PC card Inserting a PC Card Internet Connections Removing a CardInternet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000 Accessing the Internet Sending and Receiving EmailModifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys Enabling the IR Port IR Port Using the IR Port Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for TravelTraveling Tips Getting Through Customs Using Power Connections Using Your Modem Using External Devices Connecting a monitor Using External DevicesMonitor 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 ports Microphone Headphones LineAudio Options Port Replicator Removing the expansion port cover Locating the docking lever Connecting the NEC Port Replicator Audio Video Multimedia Applications Using Multimedia Using Multimedia AudioRecording Line-In CD-ROM InputMicrophone Playing Back Using HeadphonesUsing the Built-In Speakers Using External Stereo Speakers Using Digital Video Files Using Animation FilesVideo Multimedia Applications Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System Problems Problem What to Do Problem ChecklistTroubleshooting Solving System Problems Startup Problems Post Error Messages Post Error MessagesError Message Explanation If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information Getting Service and SupportService Contact Information Ftp.neccsdeast.com Necc Support ServicesNecc Web Site Necc FTP Site Tech-support@neccsd.com Email/Fax to Support Services Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Chair Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Adjust Your Input Devices Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 Vary Your WorkdayPre-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 Interrupt Controllers InterruptsDevice Memory Space Size Function Specifications B-9Memory Map System Memory Map Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions External MouseDisplay 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 CardBus BootBus Byte Digital audio Cold bootCrt Cursor Function key Enhanced VGAExtended RAM FM synthesis Interrupt Input/outputInfrared communication Interface Microprocessor MegabyteMemory Menu Operating system Mpeg 1, 2Multimedia Nonvolatile memory Peripheral PasswordPartition PC Cards RS-232C ResetResolution Read System board Standby Windows 98/2000 or Suspend Windows NT modeSoftware SpeedStep technology Warm swap Warm bootVersaGlide Volatile memory Zoomed video Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Regulatory Statements Regulatory StatementsFCC Statement for United States Only Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers Battery ReplacementBattery Disposal European Community Directive Conformance Statement NEC Versa Declaration of Conformity