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NEC VXi manual Communicating with Your NEC Versa, Mini-PCIModem Mini-PCILAN Mini-PCIModem/LAN

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NEC VXi manual Communicating with Your NEC Versa, Mini-PCIModem Mini-PCILAN Mini-PCIModem/LAN

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 Guidex Using This Guide Text ConventionsRelated Documents About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook Introducing the NEC VersaBefore You Begin 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 LCD Panel Around the Front of the SystemPower and Battery Charging LEDs 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 Base unit E – Volume ControlKeyboard panel 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 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 Started2-6Getting Started Using the BatteryReplacing the Battery 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 StartedGetting Started Handling the BatteryExtending Battery Life 2-10Getting Started Conserving Battery PowerCharging the Battery Getting Started Battery PrecautionsPrecautions for Recharging the Battery Internal Batteries CMOS BatteryDisposing of the Battery 2-12Getting StartedGetting Started System CarePrecautions 2-14Getting Started Getting Started Routine CleaningStorage Requirements Checking/Setting System Parameters Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIntroducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup 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 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 UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced CMOS SetupAdvanced CMOS Setup 3-8Using the BIOS Setup Utility System Security SetupSystem Security Setup 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 UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Moving the Hard Disk DrivePower Management Setup 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 UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Boot Device SetupBoot Device Setup 3-16Using the BIOS Setup Utility Peripheral SetupPeripheral Setup Windows 98 Power Management Properties Managing System PowerOther BIOS Setup Options Using the BIOS Setup Utility3-18Using the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 98 Power SchemesPower Schemes 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 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 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 UtilityUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Identifying the Switch SettingsDefault switch settings 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 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 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 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 4-12Using the Operating System and Utilities Personal Code Setting UtilityInstalling the Application and Driver CD Software Application and Driver CD Dialog BoxUsing the Operating System and Utilities Installing the Personal Code Setting UtilitySetting a Personal Code Installing the NEC Info Center NEC Info CenterPartition Magic 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 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 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 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 Slots6-6Communicating with Your NEC Versa Inserting a PC CardInserting a PC card 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 VersaCommunicating with Your NEC Versa IR PortEnabling the IR Port Using the IR Port 6-10Communicating with Your NEC VersaTraveling Tips Using Power Connections Getting Through CustomsUsing Your Modem 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 TipsKeyboard/Mouse Television Connection USB Device Using External DevicesMonitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices 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 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 ApplicationsRecording Audio9-2Using Multimedia 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 MultimediaIf You Need Assistance Solving System ProblemsProblem Checklist Startup Problems 10-2Solving System Problems Problem ChecklistTroubleshooting Solving System Problems Startup ProblemsTroubleshooting Error Message POST Error Messages10-4Solving System Problems ExplanationSolving System Problems If You Need AssistancePOST Error Messages 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 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 B-2Specifications System ComponentsRandom Access Memory RAM System ProcessorCard Slots Main BatterySpecifications B-3 LCD DisplayDiskette Drive B-4SpecificationsKeyboard Hard Disk DrivesCD Read/Write Drive Specifications B-58X DVD-ROMDrive Mini-PCILAN B-6SpecificationsMini-PCIModem Mini-PCIModem/LANSpecifications B-7 DimensionsWeight AC AdapterInterrupts Interrupt ControllersB-8Specifications 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 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