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NEC VERSA LXI - VERSION 10-2000 Manual

NEC VERSA LXI - VERSION 10-2000 Manual (210 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.7 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
    21
- Around the Back of the System
  22
- Around the Left Side of the System
  23
- Around the Right Side of the System
  24
- Around the Bottom of the System
  26
2 Getting Started

28
- NEC Versaglide
  28
  - Making Versaglide Adjustments
    30
  - Versaglide Tips
    30
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  30
- AC Adapter
  31
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    31
  - Powering on Your System
    32
- Main Battery Pack
  33
  - Determining Battery Status
    33
  - Battery Gauge Leds
    34
  - Low Battery Status
    35
  - Returning the Battery to Its Normal State
    35
  - Extending Battery Life
    35
  - Conserving Battery Power
    35
  - Battery Handling
    36
  - Replacing the Battery
    36
  - 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
    53
  - Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    53
    
    Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    53
    
    Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    54
    
    Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
    54
    
    Moving the Hard Disk Drive
    55
  - Power Management Setup
    55
  - Boot Device Setup
    58
  - Peripheral Setup
    60
  - Other BIOS Setup Options
    61
- Managing System Power
  61
- Updating the BIOS
  73
4 Using the Operating System and Utilities

80
- Windows Introduction
  80
  - Windows 2000
    81
    
    Desktop Icons
    81
    
    Taskbar Icons
    82
  - Windows 98 Second Edition
    82
    
    Desktop Icons
    82
    
    Taskbar Icons
    84
  - Windows NT
    85
- NEC Utilities
  85
  - NEC Customize Utility
    85
    
    NEC Customize Utility Screen
    86
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    86
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    86
    
    Using HDPREPEZ with Windows 98
    87
    
    Using HDPREPEZ with Windows NT
    87
- Speedstep Applet
  87
- Application and Driver CD
  87
- NEC Info Center
  89
  - Installing the NEC Info Center
    89
  - Uninstalling the NEC Info Center
    89
- Partition Magic
  90
- Product Recovery CD
  90
5 Using the System Drives and Bays

96
- NEC Versa File Bay
  97
- Superdisk Drive
  97
  - Formatting Diskettes in the Superdisk Drive
    98
- NEC Versabay III
  98
- NEC Versabay III Swap Utility
  99
- 24X CD-ROM Drive
  104
  - CD Loading
    105
  - CD Care
    105
  - Changing the Auto Play Setting
    105
- CD Read/Write Drive
  106
- 8X DVD-ROM Drive
  107
- Hard Disk Drive
  108
- Memory Modules
  113
6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa

117
- PC Cards
  117
  - Type II Cards
    118
  - Type II Extended Cards
    118
  - Type III Cards
    118
  - Communication Cards
    118
  - Storage Cards
    119
  - Other Cards
    119
  - PC Card Slots
    119
  - Using the PC Card Slots
    120
  - Inserting a PC Card
    120
  - Removing a Card
    121
  - PC Card Modems
    122
- Mini-PCI Modem
  122
- Mini-PCI LAN
  123
- Mini-PCI Lan/Modem
  123
  - Installing the Online Lan/Modem Guides
    124
- Internet Connections
  124
- IR Port
  125
7 Traveling Tips

129
- Preparing for Travel
  130
- Packing for Travel
  130
- Using Power Sources
  131
- Getting through Customs
  131
- Using Your Modem
  132
8 Using Peripheral Devices

133
- External Monitor
  133
- Printer
  135
  - Parallel Devices
    135
  - Serial Devices
    136
- External Keyboard/Mouse
  137
- External Television Connections
  138
- External Audio Options
  140
- USB Devices
  141
- NEC Versa Dock
  142
- NEC Versa Portbar
  143
  - Portbar Ports
    143
9 Using Multimedia

144
- Audio
  144
  - Recording
    145
  - Playing Back
    146
  - Optimizing the Sound Quality
    146
  - Line-In
    147
  - CD-ROM Input
    147
  - Microphone
    147
  - Mixing
    148
  - Using Headphones
    148
  - Using External Stereo Speakers
    148
  - Using the Built-In Speakers
    148
  - Digital Audio Output
    148
  - MIDI Files
    149
- Video
  149
  - Using Digital Video Files
    149
  - Using Animation Files
    149
- Multimedia Applications
  150
10 Solving System Problems

151
- Problem Checklist
  151
- Start-Up Problems
  151
  - Post Error Messages
    154
  - Beep Codes
    156
- If You Need Assistance
  157
11 Getting Service and Support

158
- Service and Support Contact Information
  158
- NECC Web Site
  158
- NECC FTP Site
  158
- NECC Support Services
  158
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  158
A Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

162
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  163
- Arrange Your Equipment
  164
- Adjust Your Chair
  164
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  164
- Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
  165
- Vary Your Workday
  166
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  166
- System Components
  169
- Memory Map
  176
- Interrupt Controllers
  177
C Frequently Asked Questions

178
- External Mouse
  179
- Display
  179
- PC Cards
  180
- Diskette Drive
  182
- Booting
  184
- Power Management
  184
- Miscellaneous
  187
Glossary

190
Index

202
Regulatory Statements

208

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