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