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NEC VERSA LXI - VERSION 02-2000 Manual

NEC VERSA LXI - VERSION 02-2000 Manual (204 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.68 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Using this Guide

9
- Text Setup
  10
- Related Documents
  11
1 Introducing Your NEC Versa

12
- Before You Begin
  12
- About Your NEC Versa Lxi Notebook
  12
- Around the Front of the System
  12
  - LCD Panel
    15
  - Base Unit
    16
  - Operating Status Leds
    17
    
    Power Button
    18
  - Keyboard
    19
  - Front Features
    22
- Around the Back of the System
  23
- Around the Left Side of the System
  24
- Around the Right Side of the System
  25
- Around the Bottom of the System
  27
2 Getting Started

29
- NEC Versaglide
  29
  - Making Versaglide Adjustments
    31
  - Versaglide Tips
    31
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  31
- AC Adapter
  32
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    32
  - Powering on Your System
    33
- Main Battery Pack
  34
  - Determining Battery Status
    34
  - Battery Gauge Leds
    35
  - Low Battery Status
    36
  - Returning the Battery to Its Normal State
    36
  - Extending Battery Life
    36
  - Battery Handling
    36
  - Replacing the Battery
    37
  - Battery Precautions
    40
  - Precautions for Recharging the Battery
    40
- System Batteries
  41
  - Main Battery
    41
  - CMOS Battery
    41
  - Bridge Battery
    41
  - Optional Battery
    41
- System Care
  42
  - Precautions for System Use
    42
  - Storage Requirements
    43
  - Routine Cleaning
    43
3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

44
- Introducing BIOS Setup
  44
- Entering BIOS Setup
  44
  - Pausing the Screen
    45
  - BIOS Setup Main Menu
    46
  - Looking at Screens
    47
  - Using Keys
    48
- Checking/Setting System Parameters
  48
  - Resetting System Parameters
    49
  - Standard CMOS Setup
    49
  - Advanced CMOS Setup
    50
  - System Security Setup
    51
  - Establishing System Passwords
    52
  - Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    52
    
    Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    53
    
    Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    53
    
    Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
    54
    
    Moving the Hard Disk Drive
    54
  - Power Management Setup
    55
  - Boot Device Setup
    58
  - Peripheral Setup
    59
  - Other BIOS Setup Options
    60
- Managing System Power
  61
- Updating the BIOS
  67
4 Using the Operating System and Utilities

74
- Windows Introduction
  74
  - Windows 98 Second Edition
    75
    
    Desktop Icons
    75
    
    Taskbar Icons
    76
  - Windows 95
    77
  - Windows NT
    78
- NEC Utilities
  79
  - NEC Customize Utility
    79
    
    NEC Customize Utility Screen
    79
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    80
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    80
    
    Using HDPREPEZ with Windows 98/95
    80
    
    Using HDPREPEZ with Windows NT
    81
- Speedstep Applet
  81
- Application and Driver CD
  81
- NEC Info Center
  83
  - Installing the NEC Info Center
    83
  - Uninstalling the NEC Info Center
    83
- Partition Magic
  84
- Product Recovery CD
  84
5 Using the System Drives and Bays

89
- NEC Versa File Bay
  89
- Superdisk Drive
  89
  - Formatting Diskettes in the Superdisk Drive
    91
- NEC Versabay III
  91
- NEC Versabay III Swap Utility
  92
- 24X CD-ROM Drive
  97
  - CD Loading
    98
  - CD Care
    98
  - Changing the Auto Play Setting
    98
- CD Read/Write Drive
  99
- 6 X DVD-ROM Drive
  
  100
  - Hard Disk Drive
    101
  - Memory Modules
    106
Communicating with Your NEC Versa

110
- PC Cards
  110
  - Type II Cards
    111
  - Type II Extended Cards
    111
  - Type III Cards
    111
  - Communication Cards
    111
  - Storage Cards
    112
  - Other Cards
    112
  - PC Card Slots
    112
  - Using the PC Card Slots
    113
  - Inserting a PC Card
    113
  - Removing a Card
    114
  - PC Card Modems
    115
- Mini-PCI Modem
  115
- Mini-PCI LAN
  116
- Mini-PCI Lan/Modem
  116
  - Installing the Online Lan/Modem Guides
    117
- Internet Connections
  117
- IR Port
  119
  - Infrared Communications
    119
  - Using the IR Port in Windows 98
    119
  - Using the IR Port in Windows 95
    120
  - Enabling the IR Port in Windows 98
    120
  - Enabling the IR Port in Windows 95
    120
7 Traveling Tips

122
- Preparing for Travel
  122
- Packing for Travel
  122
- Using Power Sources
  122
- Getting through Customs
  122
- Using Your Modem
  122
8 Using Peripheral Devices

126
- External Monitor
  126
- Printer
  126
- External Keyboard/Mouse
  126
- External Television Connections
  126
- External Audio Options
  126
  - Parallel Devices
    128
  - Serial Devices
    129
- USB Devices
  134
- NEC Versa Dock
  135
- NEC Versa Portbar
  136
  - Portbar Ports
    136
9 Using Multimedia

137
- Audio
  137
  - Recording
    138
  - Playing Back
    139
  - Optimizing the Sound Quality
    139
  - Line-In
    140
  - CD-ROM Input
    140
  - Microphone
    140
  - Mixing
    141
  - Using Headphones
    141
  - Using External Stereo Speakers
    141
  - Using the Built-In Speakers
    141
  - Digital Audio Output
    141
  - MIDI Files
    142
- Video
  142
  - Using Digital Video Files
    142
  - Using Animation Files
    142
- Multimedia Applications
  143
10 Solving System Problems

144
- Problem Checklist
  144
- Start-Up Problems
  144
  - Post Error Messages
    147
  - Beep Codes
    149
- If You Need Assistance
  150
11 Getting Service and Support

151
- Service and Support Contact Information
  151
- NECC Web Site
  151
- NECC FTP Site
  151
- NECC Support Services
  151
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  151
A Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

156
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  157
- Arrange Your Equipment
  158
- Adjust Your Chair
  158
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  158
- Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
  159
- Vary Your Workday
  160
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  160
- System Components
  163
- Memory Map
  170
- Interrupt Controllers
  171
C Frequently Asked Questions

172
- External Mouse
  173
- Display
  173
- PC Cards
  174
- Diskette Drive
  176
- Booting
  178
- Power Management
  178
- Miscellaneous
  181
Glossary

184
Index

196
Regulatory Statements

202

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