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NEC VERSA 6230 - SERVICE User Manual (199 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.86 MB

Declaration of Conformity
1
Using this Guide

3
- Text Setup
  4
- Related Documents
  5
- Table of Contents
  6
1 Getting Started

12
- Getting to Know Your NEC Versa
  13
  - Around the Front of the System
    14
    
    LCD Panel
    14
    
    Control Panel
    15
    
    Keyboard Panel and Base Unit
    17
    
    Around the Back of the System
    19
    
    Around the Left Side of the System
    20
    
    Around the Right Side of the System
    22
    
    Around the Bottom of the System
    23
  - Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
    24
    
    Using the AC Adapter
    24
    
    Powering on
    26
    
    Using the Main Battery Pack
    27
    
    Determining Battery Status
    28
    
    Battery Handling
    29
    
    Replacing the Battery Pack
    29
    
    When to Change the Battery
    29
    
    Battery Precautions
    33
    
    Extending Battery Life
    34
    
    NEC Versabay II Battery and Adapter Kit
    34
    
    Recharging Battery Precautions
    34
    
    CMOS Battery
    35
    
    Internal Batteries
    35
    
    Using the DC Car Adapter
    35
    
    Bridge Battery
    36
  - System Care
    36
    
    Precautions
    36
    
    Storage Requirements
    37
    
    Routine Cleaning
    38
2 Introducing the Software

39
- Windows Introduction
  40
  - Windows 95
    40
  - Windows NT
    41
  - Windows for Workgroups
    42
- DOS Introduction
  43
- Guide to Online Help
  43
  - NEC Versa Help Center
    43
- Guide to NECCSD Utilities
  45
  - BIOS Setup Utility
    45
  - NEC Customize Utility
    45
  - Power Gauge Utility
    45
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    46
    
    Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 95
    46
    
    Using HDPREPEZ in Windows for Workgroups
    47
- Other Software
  47
  - Laplink File Transfer Software
    47
    
    How to Use Laplink
    48
    
    Mcafee Virusscan
    49
    
    Mcafee Webscan
    49
    
    Mediamatics Arcade MPEG Player
    49
    
    Xingmpeg Player
    49
    
    Computrace
    50
    
    Intel's Landesk Client Manager
    50
    
    Mindpath Presentation FX
    50
    
    Online Services
    51
    
    America Online
    52
    
    Compuserve
    52
    
    AT&T Worldnet
    53
    
    Browsers/Viewers
    53
    
    Prodigy Internet Service Sampler
    53
    
    Official Airline Guide (OAG)
    54
3 Using BIOS Setup

55
- How to Enter BIOS Setup
  55
  - BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu
    56
- How to Use BIOS Setup
  56
  - Looking at Screens
    57
  - Using Keys
    58
    
    Checking/Setting System Parameters
    58
    
    Advanced CMOS Setup
    61
    
    BIOS Setup Menus
    61
    
    Standard CMOS Setup
    61
    
    Power Management Setup
    62
    
    Boot Device Setup
    64
    
    Peripherals Setup
    64
    
    Other BIOS Setup Options
    65
    
    Password Protection
    65
- Using BIOS Setup to Set Power Management
  65
  - Using the Save to File (STF) Feature
    66
    
    STF Benefits
    67
4 Using Your NEC Versa

68
- LCD Panel
  68
- Keyboard
  69
- NEC Versaglide
  71
  - Making Versaglide Adjustments
    72
  - Versaglide Tips
    73
  - NEC Versabay II
    73
    
    Removing a Device from the Versabay II
    74
    
    Installing a Device in the Versabay II
    76
    
    Customizing Your System with the Versabay II
    77
  - 20X CD-Rom Reader
    78
    
    CD Loading
    79
    
    CD Care
    80
    
    Changing the Auto Play Setting
    81
  - Card Bus/Pc Card Slots
    82
    
    Inserting a PC Card
    82
    
    Removing a Card
    83
    
    Windows 95 and Windows NT
    83
    
    PC Card Drivers and Enablers
    84
    
    PC Card Drivers and Utilities
    84
    
    Windows for Workgroups
    84
    
    Enablers
    86
    
    Cardwizard Services
    87
    
    Config.sys
    87
    
    Available PC Cards
    88
    
    Communications Cards
    88
    
    Reinstalling PC Card Software
    88
    
    Storage Cards
    89
    
    Other Cards
    90
- IR Port
  90
  - Installing IR Printer Drivers
    91
  - Configuring an IR-Enabled Printer
    92
- USB Port
  92
- Increasing System Storage and Memory
  93
  - Hard Disk
    93
    
    Hard Disk Drive Bay Covers
    97
    
    Formatting the Hard Disk Drive
    98
    
    Using the Product Recovery CD
    99
    
    Memory Module Installation
    101
- Using External Options
  108
  - External Monitor
    108
  - Printer
    110
    
    Parallel Devices
    110
    
    Serial Devices
    111
    
    External Keyboard/Mouse
    113
    
    External Bar Code Scanner
    114
    
    External Television Connection
    114
    
    External Audio Options
    115
    
    NEC Versa Portbar 6000
    116
    
    NEC Docking Station 6000 Plus
    117
    
    NEC Minidock 6000
    117
- Setting Switches
  118
  - Updating the System BIOS
    119
    
    Changing Switch Settings
    120
    
    Performing the BIOS Update
    124
5 Using Multimedia

126
- Audio
  126
  - Recording
    126
  - Line-In
    128
  - CD-ROM Input
    129
  - Microphone
    129
  - Mixing
    129
  - Playing Back
    130
    
    Using Headphones
    130
    
    Using the Built-In Speakers
    130
    
    Using External Stereo Speakers
    131
  - MIDI Files
    131
- Video
  131
  - Using Digital Video Files
    132
  - Using Animation Files
    132
- Multimedia Applications
  132
6 Traveling with Your NEC Versa

133
- Power Connections
  133
- Checklists
  134
  - What to Take
    134
  - Preparing Your NEC Versa for Travel
    134
7 Solving Problems

136
- Problem Checklist
  136
- Start-Up Problems
  138
  - POST Error Messages
    138
- Using the Product Recovery CD
  142
  - Full Restore
    142
  - Selective Installation
    143
- If You Need Assistance
  144
- Specifications
  145
A Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

153
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  153
- Arrange Your Equipment
  154
- Adjust Your Chair
  154
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  155
- Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
  156
- Vary Your Workday
  157
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  157
- How to Reach Us
  160
  - NECCSD Diskette Fulfillment Center
    160
  - NECCSD Technical Support Center
    160
  - NECCSD Customer Assistance Center
    161
  - NECCSD Faxflash Service
    161
    
    Using Faxflash
    161
    
    Ordering Information
    162
  - NECCSD Bulletin Board System (BBS
    163
    
    Logging on
    163
    
    Logging off
    165
  - NECCSD on Compuserve
    165
    
    Using Compuserve
    165
  - NECCSD on America Online
    166
    
    Using America Online
    166
  - NECCSD on the Internet
    167
    
    NECCSD WWW and FTP Sites
    167
  - NECCSD E-Mail and Fax
    168
- Warranty and Non-Warranty Repair Service
  168
  - Questions and Answers
    170
  - Diskette Drive
    173
  - Power Management
    176
Glossary

180
Index

192
- Federal Communications Commission
  198

NEC VERSA 6230 - SERVICE Service Manual (130 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.16 MB

Preface
2
Abbreviations
3
Table of Contents
6
List of Figures

13
Section 1 Technical Information

13
- NEC Versa 6220/30/60 Series Notebook
  13
List of Tables

14
- Hardware Overview-Front
  14
  - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
    14
- Model Configurations
  14
  - Power Button
    15
- LCD Panel
  15
  - LCD Status Bar and Power Indicator
    16
- LCD Status Bar and Button Locations
  16
  - Status Icons
    17
- System Status Bar
  17
  - Keyboard
    18
  - NEC Versaglide
    18
- Keyboard Layout
  18
  - Diskette Drive and the NEC Versabay II
    19
- Versaglide Location
  19
- NEC Versabay II Location
  19
  - Infrared (IR) Assembly
    20
- Hardware Overview-Right Side
  20
- Right Side Features
  20
- Hardware Overview - Left Side
  22
- Left Side Features
  22
- Hardware Overview - Rear Side
  23
- Rear Features
  23
- Hardware Overview-Internal Components
  24
  - Battery Pack
    24
  - Hard Disk Drive
    24
  - Diskette Drive
    24
  - 20X CD-ROM Reader
    24
  - CPU Board
    24
  - Sound Board
    24
- Sound Board Layout
  25
  - Graph Board
    26
  - I/O Board
    26
  - Graph Board Layout
    26
  - CMOS Battery
    27
  - Bridge Battery
    27
- System Memory
  27
  - Memory Map
    28
- System Video
  28
- Parallel Interface
  29
- Serial Interface
  29
- NEC Versa Chip Set
  30
  - Intel Pentium P55CLM Microprocessor
    30
  - M-Triton System Controllers
    30
- NEC Versa Series Chip Types and Technologies
  30
  - 256K X Flash ROM
    31
    
    Rom Bios
    31
  - VGA Controller
    31
  - Parallel Interface
    32
  - Keyboard Controller
    32
  - PC Cardbus Controller
    32
  - Sound Integrated Circuit
    32
  - Interrupt Controllers
    33
- Power Management Overview
  34
- Automatic Power-Saving Features
  34
  - System Power Management
    35
  - Local Power Management
    35
- Plug and Play
  36
- Maximum Performance Default Settings
  36
- Specifications
  37
Section 2 Setup and Operation

41
- Unpacking the System
  41
- Hardware Setup
  41
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  41
- Powering on the System
  42
  - Cable Connections
    43
- Power and I/O Connector Locations
  43
- I/O Connector Descriptions
  43
- Power Sources
  44
  - Using the AC Adapter
    44
- NEC Versa AC Adapter
  44
  - Using the Main Battery Pack
    45
    
    Checking Battery Power Levels
    45
    
    What to Do When Battery Power Gets Low
    46
    
    Returning the Battery to Full Operation
    46
    
    When to Change the Battery
    46
    
    Battery Handling
    46
    
    Replacing the Battery Pack
    47
- Removing the Cover
  48
- Removing the Battery
  48
- Inserting the Battery Pack
  49
- Replacing the Cover
  49
- Operating Controls
  52
- Keyboard Panel Leds and Controls
  52
  - LCD Status Bar
    53
    
    Status Icons
    53
- Status Bar Location
  53
  - Function Keys (Fn Keys)
    54
  - Smart Power Switch
    54
- Fn Key Operations
  54
  - Setting Switches
    55
- Dip Switch Location
  55
  - Updating the System BIOS
    56
- Removing the Speaker Caps
  56
  - Changing Switch Settings
    57
- Locating the Speaker Cap Screws
  57
- Removing the Speaker Caps
  57
- Lifting the Keyboard
  58
- Positioning the Keyboard
  58
- Dip Switches
  59
  - Performing the BIOS Update
    60
- Reassembling the System
  60
- Power-On Self-Test (POST)
  61
  - POST Errors
    62
- POST Error Messages
  62
- Beep Codes
  64
- Setup Utility
  65
  - Accessing Setup
    65
    
    With an Error at POST
    65
    
    With no Errors at POST
    65
  - Setup Utility Main Menu
    66
    
    How to Use Setup
    66
    
    Setup Main Menu
    66
    
    Looking at Screens
    67
- Advanced CMOS Setup Menu
  67
  - Using Keys
    68
  - Checking/Setting System Parameters
    68
- Setup Key Functions
  68
- Setup Parameters
  69
  - BIOS Setup Menus
    71
    
    Standard CMOS Setup
    71
    
    Advanced CMOS Setup
    72
    
    Power Management Setup
    72
    
    Boot Device Setup
    74
    
    Peripherals Setup
    74
    
    Other BIOS Setup Options
    75
    
    Password Protection
    75
  - Using BIOS Setup to Set Power Management
    75
    
    Using the Save to File (STF) Feature
    76
    
    STF Benefits
    76
Section 3 Troubleshooting

77
- Quick Trouble Shooting
  77
  - Problem Checklist
    77
  - Start-Up Problems
    79
    
    POST Error Messages
    80
- Helpful Questions
  83
Section 4 Field Service Guidelines

84
- Preventive Maintenance
  84
- Required Tools and Equipment
  86
- Disassembly and Reassembly
  87
  - Hard Disk Drive
    88
- Removing the Drive Bay Cover
  88
- Removing the Hard Disk Drive
  89
  - Diskette Drive
    90
- Versabay II Release Latches
  90
- Removing the Standard Diskette Drive
  91
  - Main Battery Pack (Li-Ion Type)
    91
- Removing the Battery Compartment Cover
  92
  - Removing the Keyboard
    93
- Locating the Speaker Cap Screws
  93
- Lifting up the Keyboard
  94
  - Memory Upgrade
    95
  - Positioning the Keyboard
    95
- DIMM Features
  96
- Installing the DIMM
  96
- Removing an Installed DIMM
  97
  - LCD and Top Cover
    98
- Removing the Bottom Base Screws
  98
  - Versaglide
    101
- Removing the Versaglide
  101
  - LCD Status Bar and Power Button
    102
  - Bridge Battery, CMOS Battery, Buzzer
    103
  - Sound Board and Microphone
    104
  - IR Assembly and Graph Board
    104
  - CPU Assembly
    106
  - I/O Board
    107
- Removing the CPU Board from the Graph Board
  107
- Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  108
- Removing the I/O Board
  108
- Service Information
  112
- Technical Support
  113
- Product Information
  113
- Ordering Information from Faxflash
  113
Appendix A Connector Locations and Pin Assignments

115
- Graph Board Layout
  115
- I/O Board Layout
  116
Appendix B Video Modes

121
- Battery Replacement
  130
- Battery Disposal
  130

NEC VERSA 6230 - SERVICE Service And Reference Manual (130 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.34 MB

Preface
2
Abbreviations
3
Table of Contents
6
List of Figures

13
Section 1 Technical Information

13
- NEC Versa 6220/30/60 Series Notebook
  13
List of Tables

14
- Hardware Overview-Front
  14
  - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
    14
  - Model Configurations
    14
  - Power Button
    15
- LCD Panel
  15
  - LCD Status Bar and Power Indicator
    16
- LCD Status Bar and Button Locations
  16
  - Status Icons
    17
- System Status Bar
  17
  - Keyboard
    18
  - NEC Versaglide
    18
- Keyboard Layout
  18
  - Diskette Drive and the NEC Versabay II
    19
    
    NEC Versabay II Location
    19
    
    Versaglide Location
    19
  - Infrared (IR) Assembly
    20
- Hardware Overview-Right Side
  20
- Right Side Features
  20
- Hardware Overview - Left Side
  22
- Left Side Features
  22
- Hardware Overview - Rear Side
  23
- Rear Features
  23
- Hardware Overview-Internal Components
  24
  - Battery Pack
    24
  - Hard Disk Drive
    24
  - Diskette Drive
    24
  - 20X CD-ROM Reader
    24
  - CPU Board
    24
  - Sound Board
    24
  - Sound Board Layout
    25
  - Graph Board
    26
  - I/O Board
    26
  - CMOS Battery
    27
  - Bridge Battery
    27
- System Memory
  27
  - Memory Map
    28
- System Video
  28
- Parallel Interface
  29
- Serial Interface
  29
- NEC Versa Chip Set
  30
  - Intel Pentium P55CLM Microprocessor
    30
  - M-Triton System Controllers
    30
  - NEC Versa Series Chip Types and Technologies
    30
  - 256K X Flash ROM
    31
    
    Rom Bios
    31
  - VGA Controller
    31
  - Parallel Interface
    32
  - Keyboard Controller
    32
  - PC Cardbus Controller
    32
  - Sound Integrated Circuit
    32
  - Interrupt Controllers
    33
- Power Management Overview
  34
- Plug and Play
  36
  - Maximum Performance Default Settings
    36
- Specifications
  37
Section 2 Setup and Operation

41
- Unpacking the System
  41
- Hardware Setup
  41
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    41
  - Powering on the System
    42
  - Cable Connections
    43
  - I/O Connector Descriptions
    43
  - Power and I/O Connector Locations
    43
- Power Sources
  44
  - Using the AC Adapter
    44
  - NEC Versa AC Adapter
    44
  - Using the Main Battery Pack
    45
    
    Checking Battery Power Levels
    45
    
    Battery Handling
    46
    
    Returning the Battery to Full Operation
    46
    
    What to Do When Battery Power Gets Low
    46
    
    When to Change the Battery
    46
    
    Replacing the Battery Pack
    47
    
    Removing the Battery
    48
    
    Removing the Cover
    48
    
    Inserting the Battery Pack
    49
    
    Replacing the Cover
    49
    
    Battery Precautions
    50
    
    Recharging Battery Precautions
    50
  - NEC Versabay II Battery and Adapter Kit
    51
  - Extending Battery Life
    51
  - Using the DC Car Adapter
    51
- Operating Controls
  52
  - Keyboard Panel Leds and Controls
    52
  - LCD Status Bar
    53
    
    Status Bar Location
    53
    
    Status Icons
    53
  - Fn Key Operations
    54
  - Function Keys (Fn Keys)
    54
  - Smart Power Switch
    54
  - Setting Switches
    55
    
    Dip Switch Location
    55
    
    Removing the Speaker Caps
    56
    
    Updating the System BIOS
    56
    
    Changing Switch Settings
    57
    
    Locating the Speaker Cap Screws
    57
    
    Lifting the Keyboard
    58
    
    Positioning the Keyboard
    58
    
    Dip Switches
    59
    
    Performing the BIOS Update
    60
    
    Reassembling the System
    60
- Power-On Self-Test (POST)
  61
  - POST Errors
    62
  - POST Error Messages
    62
  - Beep Codes
    64
- Setup Utility
  65
  - Accessing Setup
    65
    
    With an Error at POST
    65
    
    With no Errors at POST
    65
  - Setup Utility Main Menu
    66
    
    How to Use Setup
    66
    
    Looking at Screens
    66
    
    Advanced CMOS Setup Menu
    67
    
    Checking/Setting System Parameters
    68
    
    Setup Key Functions
    68
    
    Using Keys
    68
    
    Setup Parameters
    69
  - BIOS Setup Menus
    71
    
    Standard CMOS Setup
    71
    
    Advanced CMOS Setup
    72
    
    Power Management Setup
    72
    
    Boot Device Setup
    74
    
    Peripherals Setup
    74
    
    Other BIOS Setup Options
    75
    
    Password Protection
    75
  - Using BIOS Setup to Set Power Management
    75
    
    STF Benefits
    76
    
    Using the Save to File (STF) Feature
    76
Section 3 Troubleshooting

77
- Quick Trouble Shooting
  77
  - Problem Checklist
    77
  - Start-Up Problems
    79
    
    POST Error Messages
    80
- Helpful Questions
  83
Section 4 Field Service Guidelines

84
- Preventive Maintenance
  84
- Required Tools and Equipment
  86
- Disassembly and Reassembly
  87
  - Hard Disk Drive
    88
    
    Removing the Drive Bay Cover
    88
    
    Removing the Hard Disk Drive
    89
  - Diskette Drive
    90
  - Versabay II Release Latches
    90
  - Main Battery Pack (Li-Ion Type)
    91
    
    Removing the Standard Diskette Drive
    91
    
    Removing the Battery Compartment Cover
    92
  - Removing the Keyboard
    93
  - Locating the Speaker Cap Screws
    93
  - Lifting up the Keyboard
    94
  - Memory Upgrade
    95
  - Positioning the Keyboard
    95
  - DIMM Features
    96
  - Installing the DIMM
    96
  - Removing an Installed DIMM
    97
  - LCD and Top Cover
    98
  - Removing the Bottom Base Screws
    98
  - Versaglide
    101
  - Removing the Versaglide
    101
  - LCD Status Bar and Power Button
    102
  - Bridge Battery, CMOS Battery, Buzzer
    103
  - Sound Board and Microphone
    104
  - IR Assembly and Graph Board
    104
  - CPU Assembly
    106
  - I/O Board
    107
  - LCD Status Board
    107
  - Removing the CPU Board from the Graph Board
    107
- Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  108
  - Removing the I/O Board
    108
- Service Information
  112
- Technical Support
  113
- Product Information
  113
- Ordering Information from Faxflash
  113
Appendix A Connector Locations and Pin Assignments

115
- Graph Board Layout
  115
- I/O Board Layout
  116
Appendix B Video Modes

121
- Battery Replacement
  130
- Battery Disposal
  130

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Table of Contents

Using this Guide

1 Getting Started

2 Introducing the Software

3 Using BIOS Setup

4 Using Your NEC Versa

5 Using Multimedia

6 Traveling with Your NEC Versa

7 Solving Problems

A Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

Glossary

Index

NEC VERSA 6230 - SERVICE Service Manual (130 pages)

Table of Contents

List of Figures

Section 1 Technical Information

List of Tables

Section 2 Setup and Operation

Section 3 Troubleshooting

Section 4 Field Service Guidelines

Appendix A Connector Locations and Pin Assignments

Appendix B Video Modes

NEC VERSA 6230 - SERVICE Service And Reference Manual (130 pages)

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List of Figures

Section 1 Technical Information

List of Tables

Section 2 Setup and Operation

Section 3 Troubleshooting

Section 4 Field Service Guidelines

Appendix A Connector Locations and Pin Assignments

Appendix B Video Modes

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