NEC 2600, User Manual

Page 1: ...Warranty Statement accompanying each product However actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NECCSD To allow for design and ...

Page 2: ...Massachusetts Avenue Boxborough MA 01719 508 264 8000 declare that the product NEC V2600 Series is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ...

Page 3: ...creating vivid multimedia presentations to simply enjoying an audio CD Chapter 3 Using Setup and Power Management to customize your notebook s system parameters and power management settings Chapter 4 Using Your NEC Versa for an understand ing of NEC Versa features and functionality You ll also master procedures for connecting external options like headphones microphone or speakers Chapter 5 Using...

Page 4: ...dix C Using DOS Programs explains how to use power management in DOS mode and how to set up DOS mode games in Windows 95 TEXT SETUP To make this guide as easy to use as possible text is set up in the following ways Warnings cautions and notes have the following format WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions indicate sit...

Page 5: ...tebook computer The NEC Versa 2600 Series Quick Setup sheet helps you get your system up and running The NEC Versa 2600 Series Quick Reference card pro vides an easy to carry reference to LED meanings con trols function key combinations and NEC help numbers Depending on the operating system installed Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows for Workgroups MS DOS operating system online documentat...

Page 6: ...ophone and Speakers 1 7 Battery Pack Bay 1 7 Drive Bays 1 7 Around the Back of the System 1 8 Around the Sides of the System 1 9 The Left Side 1 10 The Right Side 1 10 Around the Bottom of the System 1 11 NEC Versa Power Sources 1 13 Using the AC Adapter 1 13 Powering On 1 15 Using the Main Battery Pack 1 15 Installing the Battery Pack 1 16 How to Recharge the Battery Pack 1 16 Battery Handling 1 ...

Page 7: ...nline Help 2 5 Guide to the NEC Setup Utility 2 6 Other Software 2 6 CardWizard 2 6 LapLink 2 7 How to Use LapLink 2 8 McAfee AntiVirus Software 2 9 VideoSaver 2 10 MediaMatics Arcade MPEG Player 2 11 XingMPEG Player 2 11 Microsoft Works 2 11 Microsoft Money 2 12 Microsoft Sampler 2 12 Microsoft Return of Arcade 2 12 PointCast Network 2 12 Online Services 2 12 America Online 2 14 AT T WorldNet 2 1...

Page 8: ...NEC VersaGuide 4 5 Making VersaGlide Adjustments 4 6 Windows 95 VersaGlide Adjustments 4 7 Windows for Workgroups VersaGlide Adjustments 4 7 VersaGlide Tips 4 8 10X CD ROM Reader 4 9 CD Loading 4 10 Using Audio CDs in Windows for Workgroups 4 11 Adding the CD Audio Option 4 11 Playing Audio CDs 4 11 Using Audio CDs under Windows 95 4 12 Playing Entertainment CDs using Windows 95 4 12 CD Care 4 13 ...

Page 9: ...ling Memory Modules 4 24 Reviewing the Memory Map 4 27 Installing Options 4 28 External Monitor 4 28 Printer 4 29 Parallel Devices 4 30 Serial Devices 4 31 External Keyboard or Mouse 4 33 Left Side 4 35 NEC Port Replicator 2600 4 36 Attaching the Port Replicator 2600 4 36 Port Replicator Ports 4 36 Detaching the Port Replicator 4 37 5 Using Multimedia Audio 5 1 Recording 5 1 Line In 5 3 Microphone...

Page 10: ...p Problems 7 3 POST Error Messages 7 3 If You Need Assistance 7 5 Getting Help 7 6 Updating the System BIOS 7 7 Warranty Non Warranty Repair Service 7 7 A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You A 1 Arrange Your Equipment A 3 Adjust Your Chair A 3 Adjust Your Input Devices A 4 Adjust Your Screen of Monitor A 5 Vary Your Workday A 6 Pre Existing Conditions and Psycho...

Page 11: ...viii Setting Up Your Computer ...

Page 12: ...fter completing the steps in the quick setup sheet that comes with your computer your NEC Versa 2600 Series system is ready to go To get started Read Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Envi ronment for guidelines that help you use your computer productively and safely Information includes how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk of devel oping nerve muscle or tendon disorders Read...

Page 13: ...cess Memory RAM for exceptional performance In addition your system gives you a high performance hard disk drive a 10X CD ROM reader a diskette drive built in VersaGlide like a mouse and PC Card slots Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA As a multimedia system your NEC Versa 2600 also provides the tools needed to create and present impres sive images using video clips and...

Page 14: ...system comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing posi tion The LCD is a 12 1 inch cold cathode fluorescent tube CCFT backlit Super Video Graphics Array SVGA color display of either the Dualscan Super Twisted Nematic DSTN or the Thin Film Transistor TFT type TFT displays come only with models NEC Versa 2650CDT and 2655CDT models CD ROM Reader Diskette Drive Battery Bay Po...

Page 15: ...sa systems offer the following features on the hinge just under the LCD panel Power Button The Power button turns NEC Versa 2600 power on and off Press the button to turn power on press it again to turn power off When power is on the Power LED lights See Setup Parameters in Chapter 3 to use this button as a Suspend Resume buttom NOTE After turning off the system wait 5 seconds before turning it ba...

Page 16: ... 10 flashes yellow when battery power is below 5 CAUTION Be sure to save your data immediately when the Power LED turns to yellow flashes yellow or the system beeps Failure to do so can result in data loss Hard Disk Drive Lights when the NEC Versa 2600 writes data to or retrieves data from the hard disk drive CD ROM Reader Lights when data is read from a compact disc in the CD ROM drive A Power Ha...

Page 17: ...sa 2600 Series system comes with an 86 key keyboard featuring an embedded numeric keypad and in verted T cursor keys See Chapter 4 Using Your NEC Versa for details about control keys function keys and keyboard features NEC VersaGlide The NEC VersaGlide works like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingertip over the VersaGlide to control the position of the cursor Use the selection buttons...

Page 18: ...ise to decrease sound volume Battery Pack Bay The NEC Versa depending on the model comes with either a Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH or a Lithium Ion Li Ion rechargeable battery pack located at the left front of the Versa 2600 Drive Bays The NEC Versa 2600 comes with the following drives pre installed as standard features CD ROM Reader A 10X CD ROM lets you load and start programs from compact discs o...

Page 19: ...necting your NEC Versa 2600 to op tional devices like a printer or external monitor are located on the back of the system For an understanding of each feature see the descriptions that follow the figure Back system features Infrared IR Port Use this port to transfer files be tween your NEC Versa and an IR equipped desktop or notebook computer You can also print to an IR equipped printer without us...

Page 20: ... this 25 pin port to connect a paral lel printer or other parallel device This port provides both ECP and EPP mode support The ECP standard provides you with a greater transfer speed than the con ventional parallel port It also supports bi directional and uni directional protocols Serial Port Use this 9 pin port to connect an external modem or other serial device AC Power Port This 4 pin AC power ...

Page 21: ...rophone Connects to an external microphone for monophonic recording or amplification through the unit Plugging in an external microphone disables the built in microphone Headphones Lets you plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers Volume Control Dial Turn the volume control dial clockwise to increase speaker volume or counter clockwise to decrease speaker volume The Right Side The right side ...

Page 22: ...and their use Kensington Lock Port Use this port or slot for added security by attaching a Kensington Lock AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE SYSTEM The bottom of the NEC Versa 2600 is the location of the system s memory module sockets reset switch battery pack release latch and support legs as described next Bottom of the system PC Card Slots Kensington Lock Port Legs Reset Switch Battery Release Latch Exp...

Page 23: ...th different capacity that are installed to gether will not work properly Battery Bay Location of removable battery pack Reset Switch This recessed switch lets you restart your system Use a pointed object like a straightened paper clip to push in the Reset button Use this button only if your system hangs up fails to respond to key strokes or fails to respond to the Power button Legs Drop down the ...

Page 24: ... and power cable that came with your NEC Versa 2600 to run your computer on alternating cur rent AC power or to recharge the battery pack Use the AC adapter whenever a wall outlet is nearby WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or serviceable parts inside Dangerous voltage in the AC adapter can cause serious personal injury or death The AC adap...

Page 25: ...our NEC Versa 2600 Series system Although other AC adapters may look similar using them can damage the system Connect the AC adapter as follows 1 Connect the AC adapter cable to the power port on the back of your NEC Versa 2600 Series system 2 Plug one end of the AC power cable into the AC adapter and the other end into a 120 or 240 volt wall outlet Connecting the AC adapter AC Adapter AC Power Ca...

Page 26: ... Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack models 2650CDT and 2655CDT only NOTE Although the battery is fully charged at the factory transit and shelf time may reduce the initial battery charge We recommend that the first time you use your system you connect it to AC power using the AC adapter This will also recharge your battery Your NEC Versa 2600 Series system provides two tools to help you keep track of...

Page 27: ...s on save your data close any applica tions running and power off the system 2 Align the battery pack with the Battery Pack bay Make sure the battery contacts are aligned properly with the connector inside the bay Install the battery pack only in this bay 3 Push the battery pack into the bay until the locking latch on the bottom of the system clicks into place How to Recharge the Battery Pack When...

Page 28: ... Read the precautions printed on the battery Battery Handling Review the following before handling either an NiMH or an Li Ion battery Use batteries only in the computer for which they are designed Mixing other manufacturer s batteries can de teriorate battery and equipment performance Turn off power to the system after use Keeping system power on can degrade battery performance and shorten batter...

Page 29: ...n your NEC Versa 2600 system as follows 1 Save your files exit Windows and turn off system power 2 Close the LCD and turn the system over 3 Press the battery release latch and slide the battery out of the system as shown next 4 Insert the new battery into the bay pressing it firmly until the release latch clicks see next Battery Pack Battery Release Latch ...

Page 30: ...s For NiMH batteries 2 4 hours with power management enabled 2 hours without power management for Li Ion batteries 2 3 hours with power management enabled 1 hour and 40 minutes without power management These estimates are made under the following conditions When the battery is new and fully charged When no peripherals are connected to the NEC Versa Battery Pack ...

Page 31: ...t the same no matter if the system is powered on or powered off as follows for NiMH batteries approximately 4 hours for Li Ion batteries approximately 3 hours For maximum battery performance fully discharge the battery before recharging it To do so unplug the AC adapter turn off power management features through Setup and Windows and turn on the system Do not leave any applications running Once th...

Page 32: ... not disassemble the battery Do not solder the battery Do not puncture the battery Do not use a battery that appears damaged or deformed has any rust on its casing is discol ored overheats or emits a foul odor Keep the battery dry and away from water Keep metal objects away from battery terminals Metal objects in contact with the terminals can cause a short circuit and damage If the battery leaks ...

Page 33: ...e CMOS battery and bridge battery provide power for system backup CMOS Battery This battery provides battery backup and prevents data loss in the system s complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS RAM This memory area contains information on the system s configuration for example date time drives and memory The CMOS battery lasts approximately two years Only an authorized NEC service technician...

Page 34: ...lug the NEC Versa 2600 under the following conditions The power cord is damaged or frayed Liquid spills on or into the NEC Versa Someone drops the system or damages the cabinet Precautions Follow these precautions when using your NEC Versa 2600 and AC adapter Always plug the AC adapter cord into an easily acces sible outlet It is important to be able to easily discon nect power to the computer by ...

Page 35: ...nlight Do not use the system in humid or dusty environments Keep liquids and food away from the system Turn computer power off before cleaning the computer Avoid exposing the NEC Versa 2600 or AC adapter to extreme changes in temperature or humidity Allow your NEC Versa to adjust to room temperature before use if it has been exposed to temperature or humidity extremes When cleaning the system use ...

Page 36: ...e rated for at least 250VAC at 10 amps and must indicate international safety agency approval The plug must be a type appro priate for the country where it is used Obtain replacement cords at an authorized service center The replacement must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord Disconnect all supply lines before the expansion memory slot cover is removed Replace the expan si...

Page 37: ...his condition can damage the internal system components Before turning on the system wait until the system s internal temperature equalizes with the new envi ronment and any internal moisture can evaporate Keep the storage area free from vibration and magnetic fields Keep the system and its components away from organic solvents or corrosive gases Avoid leaving the system and its components in dire...

Page 38: ... cleaners are usually high in alkalinity which is measured in pH Using these cleaners can cause the plastic surface to crack or discolor LCD screen Carefully wipe the LCD screen with a soft cloth or a screen wipe designed for that purpose Special screen wipes are available through your local computer dealer System case NEC recommends that you carefully wipe the case with a slightly damp almost dry...

Page 39: ...ows for Workgroups operating system with MS DOS Online Help Setup Utility Other Software CardWizard standard on Windows for Work groups LapLink McAfee VirusScan McAfee WebScan VideoSaver MediaMatics Arcade standard on Windows 95 XingMPEG Player standard on Windows for Workgroups PointCast Network Microsoft Works standard on Windows 95 only models Microsoft Money standard on Windows 95 only models ...

Page 40: ...e you the option of loading either Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups to use on your system Other models come standard with Windows 95 already loaded When you select one operat ing system the other is automatically deleted Both Micro soft operating systems provide a means of running applications navigating through your file structure and using your notebook computer Each operating system of fers...

Page 41: ...files Network Neighborhood shows you the computers connected to your workgroup and those on the entire network if your system is connected to a network My Briefcase allows easy file transfer between the NEC Versa and another system Start displays a pop up menu with which to start programs and applications opens documents accesses system settings accesses online help and shut down your system NEC V...

Page 42: ...ine topics specific to the NEC Versa 2600 Series NEC Customer Support and the operating system Windows 95 or Win dows of Workgroups installed in your NEC Versa 2600 NEC Versa 2600 Utilities Includes small programs written by NEC to help you manage your NEC Versa 2600 DOS INTRODUCTION MS DOS is the Microsoft disk operating system that runs the computer in Windows for Workgroups systems In Windows 9...

Page 43: ...for you If you purchased your system outside of the United States please contact your local NEC dealer for customer support information NEC UltraCare Guide The NEC UltraCare Guide describes NEC s extended warranty program to help you protect your investment in an NEC Versa Series system If you purchased your system outside of the United States please contact your local NEC dealer for extended warr...

Page 44: ...rompt appears Press Fn Esc to enter System Configuration Utility See Chapter 3 Using Setup and Power Management for a discussion of the Setup utility In addition online help is available to assists you in changing settings OTHER SOFTWARE Your NEC Versa 2600 comes with other programs that let you take full advantage of your system resources The rest of this chapter discusses each program including ...

Page 45: ...h another user on a remote system LapLink even bridges the communication gap between Windows 3 11 and Windows 95 systems LapLink offers the following features File Transfer lets you move or copy files between computers To speed file transfer LapLink compares files being updated and transfers only the changed in formation Remote Control gives you access and control over a remote computer Activity y...

Page 46: ...or tap the VersaGlide pad once If you do not have a port enabled LapLink prompts you to enable one Press Yes to do so and follow the on screen instructions to configure the port Other wise press No 2 Once your ports are configured select your communica tion method by pressing the appropriate button The buttons give you the following connection options Connect over cable Connect over wireless Conne...

Page 47: ...rus infections WebScan and VirusScan are two scanning software tools included on the NEC Versa 2600 Series system In Windows for Work groups a Vshield icon is shipped minimized as an icon on the desktop to easily determine whether virus protection software is running or not as well as provide a virus alert chime message when a virus is resident WebScan software protects your system against virus i...

Page 48: ...ll your local telephone company It is strongly recommended that you install the mo dem card in your NEC Versa prior to running the WebScan Setup program As part of the Setup pro gram it recognizes the modem information If you run the Setup program without an installed modem you will have to manually enter the modem infor mation the first time you use the online service VideoSaver The VideoSaver so...

Page 49: ...ee Chapter 5 Using Multimedia for instructions on using this application XingMPEG Player Provides MPEG Playback software for Windows for Workgroups See Chapter 5 Using Multimedia for in structions on using this application Microsoft Works Microsoft Works gives you all that you need to create forms format letters start a data base and pull it all to gether to create reports Works includes a word pr...

Page 50: ...twork The PointCast Network is a free internet news services that delivers up to the minute information to your Versa 2600 notebook computer 24 hours a day You select the types of information you wish to receive and schedule the times for your NEC Versa 2600 to get the latest news ONLINE SERVICES Your NEC Versa comes with the most popular online services available today including America Online AT...

Page 51: ...information the first time you use the online service Here are the things you must do in order to use an online service purchase and install a modem card into your NEC Versa Make sure the PC card is connected to a working phone line The line must be an analog line If you are unsure what type of line you have call your local tele phone company You can also use an external modem connected to the ser...

Page 52: ... your NEC Versa For both Windows for Workgroups and Windows 95 a program group is created for your selected online serv ice 4 To use the selected online service follow the on screen instructions to log onto the service NOTE If you are using this computer outside North America there may not be any local access points for this online service It may require a long distance or international call Ameri...

Page 53: ...he NEC menu double click on one of the follow ing topics then follow the prompts About NEC Terms and Conditions News Product Information Questions and Answers NEC Web Site Message Board Software Library 6 Exit anytime by double clicking on the rectangle in the upper left corner of the screen AT T WorldNet One of the world s largest telephone service providers now offers internet access Click on AT...

Page 54: ...lletin Board NOTE You cannot download information from the NEC Bulletin Board from CompuServe You must call the NEC Bulletin Board directly to download information If you are using this computer outside North Amer ica there may not be any local access points for online services It may require a long distance or international call Use the following steps to access CompuServe and NEC s online inform...

Page 55: ...ating system software In Windows 95 systems plug in your PC modem card then start your NEC Versa 2600 system Follow this Path with your cursor clicking on each item to advance to the next Start Programs Internet Explorer and then click on Internet Explorer Follow the instruction and you will be ready to go In Windows for Workgroups systems from Program Man ager click on Microsoft Internet Explorer...

Page 56: ...king services within Windows for Workgroups When you complete the required in formation the system restarts Windows for Work groups Continue the installation by running the Account Setup Wizard Windows 95 systems use the Netscape Navigator Install program in the Windows 95 Programs menu The Install program includes a Read me document Online Books Account Setup Wizard and Netscape Navigator Install...

Page 57: ...es OAG is an invaluable service for anyone who travels on a regular basis All you have to do is enter your departure city destination city and date If you have a preferred air line you can also enter its name The service then lists all the flights available from the departure city the times and the flight numbers You can also check on seat availability and prices 1 Access OAG as follows Purchase a...

Page 58: ... In the Trip Plan screen fill in the fields with the trip in formation requested Press Enter after making selections from the available drop down lists 4 To retrieve seat availability and price information press the appropriate button 5 Follow the on screen instructions to register for a free trial of the OAG travel service ...

Page 59: ...s these NEC Versa 2600 features SETUP UTILITY The NEC Versa 2600 Setup program lets you view and set system parameters Setup also includes security features that protect your system from unauthorized use Use Setup to set the current time and date customize your operating system to reflect your com puter hardware secure your system with a password balance your performance needs with power conservat...

Page 60: ...rs displaying current system pa rameter settings When you press Fn Esc and enter Setup the system automatically displays current system parameter settings How to Use Setup The following sections describe how to use Setup including these topics The Setup Screen Using keys Checking and setting system parameters The Setup Screen The Setup screen looks similar to the one shown next and has five separa...

Page 61: ...tom right part of the screen These lines display the base and extended memory total RAM and the Cache size all in KB Startup SystemSoft SCU Nov 18 1996 12 25 23 pm Components Security Key Power Miscellaneous Exit Press Alt key to activate menus and cursor keys to navigate Spacebar or Enter keys accept menu item Esc key cancel current action Hard Drive 1031 MB Current Display LCD LCD type TFT 800x6...

Page 62: ... setting Use the Spacebar or Enter for OK or Cancel Home End Moves to the first last parameter of the currently open drop down screen Moves the cursor up or down among the parameters on a drop down menu Tab For some parameter settings moves the cursor between the subfields For example for Startup Date and Time Tab moves the cursor from day to month to year to hour to minute to second and to the OK...

Page 63: ... ON OFF Hard Disk C CRT LCD and CRT Suspend Resume Components Serial IR Ports Serial Ports IR Ports COM1 3F8h IRQ4 COM2 2F8h IRQ3 COM2 2F8h IRQ3 COM3 3E8h IRQ4 COM4 2E8h IRQ3 DISABLED COM1 3F8h IRQ4 COM3 3E8h IRQ4 COM4 2E8h IRQ3 DISABLED Parallel Port LPT1 378h LPT2 278h LPT3 3BCh DISABLED Parallel IRQ IRQ7 IRQ5 Parallel DMAC LPT DMA DMA0 DMA1 Parallel Port Type LPT Port Type Bidirectional PS 2 St...

Page 64: ...nabled checked User Setting Battery Video Timeout Disk Timeout CPU Throttle Standby Timeout Suspend Timeout Brightness Lid Close Enabled 2 Min 15 Seconds Good Performance 2 Min 12 Minutes Medium Suspend 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 Min Always On 15 30 45 Sec 1 2 3 4 Min Always ON Maximum Power Savings Good Power Savings Maximum Performance Always On 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 Min 2 4 6 8 12 16 20 Min Low High Standby Backl...

Page 65: ...ngs Version Info To save the current setup parameters with changes and exit setup Displays information about Setup and BIOS To save the current setup parameters then reboot the computer To exit Setup without saving any parameter setting changes To restore the default Setup settings then Exit As a new user it will be important for you to check and perhaps change the following parameter settings Sta...

Page 66: ...inge beneath the LCD display functions after the NEC Versa 2600 is powered on Suspend Resume lets you use the Power Switch to save battery power This selection is appropriate for Windows 95 systems which automatically power off when you shut down the Windows 95 software ON OFF the default turns the system on or off and should be used by Windows for Workgroups systems Components This drop down scre...

Page 67: ...an set or change system parameters Setting an Initial System Password Set an initial password as follows 1 Select Security from the menu bar 2 Open the Password screen by pressing Enter 3 Tab to the Enter Password field and enter a password up to eight characters long Press Enter on the key board 4 Reenter your password as prompted for verification Press Enter and write your password down and keep...

Page 68: ... Sets the time delay between the moment a key is pressed and the time the character appears on screen The de fault is 500 milliseconds ms Typematic Rate Sets the number of characters that appear on screen if a key remains pressed for a second The default is 10 characters per second cps Power The Power drop down menu lets you balance system per formance and energy conservation for both battery and ...

Page 69: ... clock speed to one half of its maximum speed any time the CPU is not engaged for eight seconds Maximum Performance Sets system performance to a maximum and power sav ings to a minimum by running the CPU at full speed all the time User Setting Battery the default setting Lets you input your choice of performance and power saving parameters See Using Power Management later in this chapter for detai...

Page 70: ...day at the same time L2 Cache Level 2 Cache speeds up your system s data processing time and is enabled checked by default Exit Lets you save or not save parameter changes when you exit Setup as follows Save and Exit Saves changes but does not reboot The changes are effective only after the next system startup Save and Reboot Saves changes and immediately shuts down and restarts the system so para...

Page 71: ... and active NOTE Even in Active Mode you can specify time outs for the LCD panel hard disk drive and CPU See Power Management Settings Standby Mode Eliminates unnecessary battery or AC power consumption The LCD panel Hard Disk Drive and CD ROM reader all shut down and the Keyboard Controller and CPU slow down providing both privacy and power savings To end Standby mode press any key and return to ...

Page 72: ...rs The following table lists the default settings for User Setting Battery operation Automatic Power Saving Features DEVICE DEFAULT TIMEOUT COMMENT Video Timeout 2 minutes Shuts off video screen after the timeout specified elapses Hard Disk Timeout 15 Seconds Stops the hard disk motor when the hard disk is not accessed for the specified timeout CPU Throttle Good Performance CPU clocks down to slow...

Page 73: ... in Setup Make the Windows 95 power saving settings match those in Setup for the best results Using Fn F3 Press the Fn F3 key combination to shut off the LCD panel when you need to be away from your system for a short pe riod of time and want to return to where you left off Press the same key combination again to turn the LCD panel back on ...

Page 74: ...these and other important tasks including how to use the LCD panel the keyboard the NEC VersaGlide drive bays the 10X CD ROM reader PC card slots the Infrared IR port In addition this chapter focuses on installing options ex panding hard disk space and memory LCD The LCD panel on your NEC Versa 2600 Series system is fully adjustable to provide a comfortable viewing angle To adjust the viewing angl...

Page 75: ... panels Fn F1 decreases LCD brightness Fn F2 increases LCD brightness Use the slide control on the right side of the LCD to adjust contrast KEYBOARD The NEC Versa keyboard is equipped with many features These include Function keys Cursor control keys Typewriter keys Numeric keypad Control keys Feature keys are located as shown in the following figure Key operations are described after the figure ...

Page 76: ...ication you are using The following function key combinations are pre programmed for the NEC Versa Fn Esc Setup during boot up opens the system s Setup program where you can set view or change sys tem parameters Fn F1 darkens the LCD brightness setting in models with a DSTN type LCD screen Fn F2 brightens the LCD brightness setting in mod els with DSTN type LCD screen Function Keys Control Keys Em...

Page 77: ... keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want On the screen the cursor is a blinking underline block or vertical bar depending on the application The cursor indicates where the next typed character will be inserted Typewriter keys The typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text Keys with blue printing on them behave differently when com...

Page 78: ...nctions To use control keys press and hold the con trol key while pressing another key For example press Ctrl c means to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter c How the key combination works depends on the applications you are running NEC VERSAGLIDE The NEC VersaGlide is an easy way to control the cursor with your finger Lightly glide your finger across the NEC VersaGlide and the cursor follo...

Page 79: ...the shipping default the tap capability may be lost Making VersaGlide Adjustments The NEC VersaGlide lets you customize how it functions with the cursor You can control the size and color of the cursor cursor speed double click speed and selection but ton orientation Use the online help button for details about configuring your VersaGlide See the appropriate section that follows for your operating...

Page 80: ... the Primary or Secondary button Also lets you modify the speed required when double clicking selection buttons Pointers lets you change the pointer scheme and define which symbols you want to use for various Windows tasks Motion lets you adjust the pointer speed and spec ify a short or long pointer trail General lets you change or update mouse drivers 4 Click OK or Cancel to accept or cancel the ...

Page 81: ...aGlide button Shortcuts assigns autojumps and hotspots to reduce the keystrokes or button clicks needed You can also customize keyboard functions or VersaGlide buttons Tapping sets tapping sensitivity 4 Click OK or Cancel to accept or cancel the adjustments you make VersaGlide Tips Follow these basic ergonomic tips while working Use a light touch on the VersaGlide surface Set up the NEC Versa with...

Page 82: ...to play your audio CDs see Playing Audio CDs in this chapter The 10X CD ROM reader is compatible with Ko dak Multi session Photo CDs and industry data and audio CDs The CD ROM reader operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music This allows you to get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video CD ROM reader features include the followin...

Page 83: ...M reader follow these steps NOTE The CD ROM reader ships with a shipping restraint installed Remove the restraint by lifting on the plastic edge near the center hole Do not insert a CD with the restraint installed 1 Press the release button and pull the CD tray out of the reader bay 2 Put your CD printed side up into the circular impres sion in the tray 3 Push the CD tray in until it clicks shut N...

Page 84: ...the CD ROM reader tray 2 From the Program Manager open the Main program group and double click the Control Panel icon 3 Double click the Drivers icon and select Add 4 Scroll through the list of drivers and highlight MCI CD Audio and click OK A message similar to the following appears One CDROM drive was detected Installation is complete If you see a prompt stating that the mcicda drv is al ready o...

Page 85: ...sh the CD tray in until it clicks shut If configured in the Windows 95 Device Manager the software auto matically detects the audio CD and begins playing Playing Entertainment CDs using Windows 95 Use the following steps to run a game or educational CD 1 Press the Stop Eject button to open the CD tray Insert a CD into the tray Push the CD tray in until it clicks shut 2 Follow the installation inst...

Page 86: ...s or dust from the CD by wiping it with a soft cloth Gently brush the cloth from the center of the CD toward the edge CAUTION Avoid using benzene paint thinner record cleaner static repellent or any other chemical on the CD Chemicals and cleaners can damage the CD PC CARDS PC cards are all approximately the same size and vary only in thickness All have a standard 68 pin connector There are three t...

Page 87: ...nal card size The extension can be as large as 40 mm deep by 9 65 mm high This extension pro vides room for additional electronics as well as a location for external connectors Type III Cards Type III cards are thicker 10 5 mm than Type II cards and allow no extensions Type III card uses include advanced function I O cards with additional features such as wireless modems multimode cards cards with...

Page 88: ... mail or connect to an online service or bulletin board Follow these steps to connect your system to a phone line 1 Connect the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end of the telephone cable to the wall outlet you might have to unplug the telephone if it is plugged into the outlet Storage Cards When you insert a memory or storage card in an NEC note book computer it appears as a ...

Page 89: ...SI devices using the optional NEC PCMCIA SCSI card This PC card is also known as the New Media Card Other Cards Many other kinds of PC cards are available to notebook computer users They include the following cards Global Positioning System GPS to enable the track ing of remote units for example delivery trucks Paging for receiving remote paging messages Serial for adding an extra serial communica...

Page 90: ...a conflict Hot swap may not work with some Enablers An Enabler may only work in Windows Standard Mode Enablers have minimal memory requirements For ex ample they require as little as 4 KB for a modem 16 KB for Ethernet and 24 KB for Token Ring Know your system resources see the CONFIG SYS file command line arguments cannot use resources being used by other devices Disabling Preloaded PCMCIA Driver...

Page 91: ...le 6 Reboot the system for the changes to take effect By default MTSRAM exe and MTDRAM are remarked out PC Card Slots Your NEC Versa has two PC card slots for inserting PC cards One or two Type I or Type II PC cards formerly called PCMCIA cards or one Type III PC card and one Type I or Type II PC card may be inserted NOTE This 32 bit structure is backward compatible but also accepts new cards Usin...

Page 92: ...ts to wards the slot Inserting a PC card 2 Slide the card into either slot If you plan to use two cards at the same time one being a Type III slide that card into the top slot and the second into the bottom slot These two slots will support either two Type I two Type II or one each Type I and Type II or one each Type III and one of either Type I or Type II at the same time A low tone followed by a...

Page 93: ...as follows Go to step 3 for Windows 95 systems 1 To remove the card press the PC Card Release button on the side of the slot A double tone sounds Removing a PC Card 2 Pull the card firmly out of the slot NOTE PC cards draw power even when not in use To save energy press the button to disconnect the card when it is not in use You can leave the card in the slot while it is disconnected for easy stor...

Page 94: ...your system lets your NEC Versa communicate with other devices that also use infrared technology The IR port is Infrared Data Association IrDA compatible You can easily transfer files between your NEC Versa and an IR equipped desktop or print to an IR equipped printer without using cables When your NEC Versa ships the IR port is enabled For the infrared technology to work follow these guidelines p...

Page 95: ... the system s storage capacity by replacing the standard hard disk drive with a drive with greater stor age capacity Removing the Hard Drive Make sure your NEC Versa is powered off all external op tions are disconnected and the LCD panel is closed Then perform the following steps NOTE The NEC Versa must be powered off while the hard drive is being removed and installed 1 Pull down the hard drive l...

Page 96: ...as shown next Remove hard drive Step 2 3 Continue pulling on the latch until you have removed the hard drive from its bay Remove hard drive Step 3 Inserting the New Hard Drive 1 Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive bay Pull Out Hard Drive Latch Hard Drive ...

Page 97: ...you may need to go into Setup to specify your new drive type Installing Memory Modules Your NEC Versa comes standard with 16 megabytes MB of Extended Data Out EDO memory This new technology gives your system higher performance You can increase system memory to a maximum of 80 MB by installing two double inline 32 MB memory modules DIMM in the sys tem The following module capacities are available 8...

Page 98: ...ill not operate properly Install DIMMs as follows 1 Make sure the system is powered off and that no periph eral devices are attached 2 Turn the system upside down 3 Locate and open the DIMM memory socket cover as shown next Open DIMM memory socket cover 4 Locate the DIMM sockets 5 Look at the DIMM card Locate the notched corner on the DIMM DIMM Memory Socket Cover ...

Page 99: ... the DIMM at a 60 degree angle and align the DIMM connector with the socket in the sys tem Push the connector into the socket Press down on the DIMM until the locking tabs on the sides snap into place securing the mod ule Repeat these two steps for the second DIMM card Inserting DIMMs Memory Sockets 2 Double Inline Memory Module Card DIMM ...

Page 100: ...s BIOS as a cacheable area with write protection The following table shows the system s memory map Memory Map MEMORY SPACE SIZE FUNCTION 00000000h 0009FFFFh 640 KB DOS Applications Optional Memory Space Gap 000A0000h 000A7FFFh 96 KB Video VGA Graphics Memory 000B0000h 000BFFFFh 32 KB Text Mode Memory SMM Space 000C0000h 000CC7FFh 40 KB Video VGA BIOS 000CA000h 000CFFFFh 24 KB PnP BIOS PCI BIOS 000...

Page 101: ...h was developed to work specifically with your NEC Versa See the following sections for steps on using the options External Monitor You can add a standard external monitor to your NEC Versa You need a display signal cable usually provided with the monitor One end of the cable must have a 15 pin connector for the system Follow these steps to connect an external monitor to your NEC Versa 1 Check tha...

Page 102: ...ect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 5 Follow any setup instructions in the monitor s user s guide 6 Turn on power to the monitor 7 Power on the NEC Versa Printer You can attach a printer with either a parallel or a serial connector A parallel printer connector has 25 pins a serial connector has 9 pins Some printers come with both types of connectors Monitor...

Page 103: ...e printer driver through the Windows Control Panel Connect a parallel device to your NEC Versa as follows 1 Check that both the NEC Versa and parallel device power are off 2 Open the port cover on the back of the system and locate the parallel port 3 Align and connect the 25 pin parallel cable connector to the parallel port on the system Secure the cable with the screws provided 4 Align and connec...

Page 104: ...the device is online before you try to use it See the instructions that came with the device for more information Serial Devices To install a serial device such as a printer or an external modem you need a cable with a female 9 pin connector If installing a serial mouse see the information under Serial Mouse Use following the device connection instructions Parallel Port Parallel Device Cable ...

Page 105: ... to connect a serial device to your NEC Versa 1 Check that both the NEC Versa and the device power are off 2 Open the port cover on the back of the system and locate the serial port 3 Align and connect the 9 pin connector with the serial port on the system Secure the connection with the screws provided Connecting a serial device Serial Port Serial Device Cable ...

Page 106: ...guide for instructions External Keyboard or Mouse You can add a full size PS 2 style keyboard or PS 2 style mouse to your NEC Versa When you connect an external keyboard you can use both the built in keyboard and external keyboard simul taneously The embedded numeric keypad on the NEC Versa does not work in this case Use the keypad on the external keyboard When you use an external mouse the VersaG...

Page 107: ...d off whenever you add or remove the keyboard or external mouse Doing so while in Operating mode can damage the keyboard controller chip 2 Connect the keyboard or mouse cable connector to the keyboard or mouse port on the system Connecting an external keyboard or mouse 3 Power on the NEC Versa to resume operation The system immediately recognizes the keyboard or mouse ...

Page 108: ...port that you want to use 2 Plug the jack into the port on the left of the system 3 Rotate the thumbwheel for volume control Audio ports NOTE If you use external speakers and experience sound distortion or feedback lower the volume Some feedback is caused by having the micro phone and speakers too close to each other so moving the external audio option away from the unit may also help Line In Micr...

Page 109: ... your Versa 2600 1 Turn off the power and fold down the legs or stands on the bottom of the Versa 2600 2 Slide open the expansion port cover 3 Gently but firmly plug the port replicator into the ex pansion connector on the back of the computer Port Replicator ports Port Replicator Ports The ports on the Port Replicator are described next External Keyboard Port Connects to a 6 pin standard PS 2 101...

Page 110: ...ook computer MIDI Joystick Port Connects a joystick or MIDI de vice to your notebook computer Serial Port Connects a serial device to your notebook computer such as an external modem or mouse AC Adapter Port Connects to the AC Adapter for AC power operation and battery recharging Detaching the Port Replicator Detach the Port Replicator by 1 Pushing the Release Latches outward and forward 2 Separat...

Page 111: ...ntertainment quality sound through stereo speakers It handles MIDI files digital audio files and analog audio sources This means the NEC Versa 2600 recognizes WAV MID and AVI files The system is Sound Blaster Pro compatible Recording All information on a computer must be stored in digital form Analog audio signals from sources such as tape cas settes or music CDs must be digitized before being rec...

Page 112: ...1 Locate the Sound Recorder In Windows for Workgroups open the Accessories group and double click on the Sound Recorder icon In Windows 95 slide the cursor over Programs Ac cessories Multimedia and the Sound Recorder line Release your finger from the VersaGlide to open the recorder You may have to press the left selector button on the VersaGlide 2 Use the VersaGlide to press the record button on t...

Page 113: ...known as an ADC analog to digital converter The resulting digital sound bytes can be stored edited processed and trans ferred You can record ambient sound effects specific sound effects or music to enhance a presentation Ambient sound effects create a sense of place or environ ment and include sounds such as rain heavy traffic chirping birds Specific sound effects accent or illustrate an action Ex...

Page 114: ...and MIDI files as well as CD audio Adjust the volume through the thumbwheel on the left side of the NEC Versa 2600 or the software A volume control feature can be found in Accessories Multimedia Volume Control Play audio from files or audio devices as follows This ex ample shows how to use the Media player option in Acces sories You can also play audio by opening a file through the Sound Recorder ...

Page 115: ...usted to the mid point with the software Then use the volume control wheel or the controls on the ex ternal speakers to adjust the volume Using Headphones The NEC Versa headphone port delivers sound at half a watt Stereo headphones plug in through the headphone jack located on the left side of the NEC Versa Use the audio software that comes on your system or the volume control wheel to adjust the ...

Page 116: ...e instru ments You can also purchase a wide range of public do main and commercial recordings in MIDI format MIDI files require only a fraction of the storage space of digital audio files VIDEO The NEC Versa 2600 features a DSTN or TFT depending on your system backlit SVGA color display for sharp ef fective visuals right on the system or projected onto an ex ternal CRT monitor The NEC Versa 2600 c...

Page 117: ...multimedia applications are available for PC users These multimedia software packages include graphics packages animation software and presentation authoring systems as follows Animation software allows you to create 3 D effects and 3 D titles and add interest to an otherwise static presen tation Authoring packages let you pull all the elements of your design into an exciting interactive multimedi...

Page 118: ...screen saver runs as follows In Windows for Workgroups follow these steps 1 Double click the Control Panel icon in the Main program group 2 Double click the Desktop icon in the Control Panel 3 Go to the Screen Saver tab and select VideoSaver 4 Press the Test button to see the current video clip se lected To modify the video settings press the Setup button The settings screen shows the available vi...

Page 119: ...s button The settings screen shows the available video clips and gives you options to Rearrange the order in which the clips appear Mute the sound Preview the videos available Get information to upgrade to the VideoSaver Pro video package 6 To adjust the wait time before the VideoSaver is initi ated use the up or down arrow to change the time 7 Click OK to accept your settings The VideoSaver is no...

Page 120: ... chapter If you run your system with battery power maximize battery life by using power saving features whenever possible Take the AC adapter in case you have an electrical outlet handy This saves battery power for when you really need it Take along any application or data files on diskette that you might need POWER CONNECTIONS With the right accessories you can run your NEC Versa 2600 Series syst...

Page 121: ...wing checklists can help you prepare for your trip with your NEC Versa Look them over and use what fits your situation What to Take The following are what you should take with you when you travel with your NEC Versa Extra fully charged batteries Single outlet surge protector Appropriate AC plug adapter Copy of proof of purchase for computer and other equipment for customs check Customer support ph...

Page 122: ...lly sufficient If your system is fully charged the inspection only takes a minute or so Otherwise be prepared to at tach the AC adapter and power cable And if you don t have these the inspection might include a disassembly of the system Back up your NEC Versa s hard disk Put your system into Suspend or Standby mode so you can quickly boot up at the airport security check Fully charge all your batt...

Page 123: ...M CHECKLIST First check the items in the following list If these items don t help see the table that follows the list Power is on to the computer The electrical outlet to which your AC adapter is connected is working Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device All cables are tightly connected The display setting is configured correctly The display s brightness control is adjus...

Page 124: ...en brightness needs adjustment Adjust the control The system entered Suspend mode due to preset timeout Press the Power button and resume operation The system entered Suspend mode due to low battery power Plug in the AC press the Power button and resume operation Battery power does not last long Use power saving modes Information on the LCD screen is difficult to see Adjust the brightness using ei...

Page 125: ...parameters If an error message appears before the operating system starts look up the error message in the following table Follow the instructions If you see other error messages the hardware might need repair NOTE When the NEC Versa detects an error related to display devices it cannot display on either the LCD or a CRT The system warns you by beeping POST Error Messages The NEC Versa 2600 has a ...

Page 126: ...ld be Auto Correct the setting Invalid configuration information run SCU Start the SCU check the system parameters set and correct them Exit and save the parameters set Connect the AC adapter to charge the internal backup battery Restart the SCU and set the correct parameters Real time clock failure Set the time and date using the SCU Exit and save to update the parameters Connect the AC adapter t...

Page 127: ...ed repair Keyboard controller failure The keyboard might need repair Keyboard stuck key failure A key is jammed Remove any obstructions If the error message remains the keyboard might need professional cleaning or repair IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE If you have a problem with your computer first review the checklist and troubleshooting table in the previous section If you still have a problem call the N...

Page 128: ...echnical Support Center 800 632 4525 Call the Support Center for help in resolving problems that arise while using your NEC Versa system NEC Customer Service 800 632 4525 Fax 508 635 4666 Call Customer Service for spare parts ordering warranty claims repair services and service authorizations NEC FastFacts Service U S and Canada 800 366 0476 International 708 860 9500 x2621 This automated fax serv...

Page 129: ... of TSANet Technical Support Alliance Network Updating the System BIOS If you receive a BIOS Update diskette from NEC simply insert the diskette in the drive and reboot your system Fol low the on screen instructions NEC WARRANTY NON WARRANTY REPAIR SERVICE Before you call for repair service see the previous sections in this chapter to determine if you can solve the problem yourself within your com...

Page 130: ...el number serial number and purchase date Also have ready as much information as possible about the problem you are having including any message errors that occurred NOTE Free technical specifications troubleshooting tips and other helpful information for out of warranty products are available through NEC FastFacts Service at 1 800 366 0476 by requesting catalog number seven If you purchased your ...

Page 131: ...or if you experience pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs MAKING YOUR COMPUTER WORK FOR YOU Computers are everywhere More and more people sit at computers for longer periods of time This appendix explains how to set up your computer to fit your physical needs This informatio...

Page 132: ...tal disorders it is still unclear whether working at a computer causes such disorders Some doctors believe that using the keyboard and mouse may aggravate existing musculoskeletal disorders Some people are more susceptible to developing these disorders due to pre existing conditions or psychosocial factors see Pre existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors later in the appendix To reduce your ri...

Page 133: ...hin easy reach Adjust your workstation setup to the proper height as described in this appendix by lowering the table or stand that holds your computer equipment or raising the seat height of your chair Position your notebook computer directly in front of you for increased safety and comfort ADJUST YOUR CHAIR Your chair should be adjustable and stable Vary your posture throughout the day Check the...

Page 134: ...ports to support your forearms If adjustable the armrests or forearm supports should initially be lowered while all the other adjustments discussed in this appendix are made Once all these adjustments are completed raise the armrests or adjust the forearm supports until they touch the forearms and allow the shoulder muscles to relax ADJUST YOUR INPUT DEVICES Note the following points when position...

Page 135: ...t Instead of twisting your wrists sideways to press hard to reach keys move your whole arm Keep from bending your wrists hands or fingers sideways Press the keys gently do not bang them Keep your shoulders arms hands and fingers relaxed ADJUST YOUR SCREEN OR MONITOR Correct placement and adjustment of the screen or external monitor can reduce eye shoulder and neck fatigue Check the following when ...

Page 136: ...non abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner to minimize dust Adjust the screen or external monitor s brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability Use a document holder placed close to the screen or external monitor Position whatever you are looking at most of the time the screen or reference material directly in front of you to minimize turning your head while you are typing Get reg...

Page 137: ...skeletal disorders include the following hereditary factors vascular disorders obesity nutritional deficiencies e g Vitamin B deficiency endocrine disorders e g diabetes hormonal imbalances connective tissue disorders e g arthritis prior trauma to the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back or legs prior musculoskeletal disorders aging fluid retention due to pregnancy poor physical conditioning and ...

Page 138: ...p a Healthy Work Environment This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr David Rempel of the University of California San Francisco Ergonomics Program and Mr M F Schneider of HUMANTECH Inc Ann Arbor Michigan ...

Page 139: ...a 2650CD NEC Versa 2655CD NEC Versa 2650CDT NEC Versa 2655CDT P55CL 150MMx Intel Pentium 150 Architecture 32 bit Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI Random Access Memory RAM Standard Main Memory 16MB EDO On PCB Board Optional Expansion 2 DIMM slots Expandable in 8 MB 16 MB or 32 MB increments Maximum 80 MB total NOTE RAM may be added only by inserting 2 DIMM cards of equal MB value B ...

Page 140: ...y hour minute second maintained by internal back up battery Input Output I O Facilities Integrated industry standard interfaces Parallel 1 port 25 pin D sub supports both ECP and EPP modes Serial 1 port 9 pin D sub 16550A compatible UART Infrared 1 port IrDA 1 compatible VGA 1 port 15 pin external analog External Keyboard or External Mouse 1 port PS 2 6 pin MiniDin input facility will not support ...

Page 141: ...tery Life Approximately 1 40 to 3 hours Approximately 2 to 4 hours Recharging Time Approximately 3 hours Approximately 3 hours Actual battery life on a single charge depends on the intensity of system use and your choice of Power Management settings Speakers 2 stereo speakers 28mm 16 bit located beneath left and right palm rests Card Slots Two 32 bit card slots for one or two Type I or Type II PC ...

Page 142: ...ls or Thin Film Transistor TFT in NEC Versa 2650CDT and NEC Versa 2655CDT models Resolution 800 x 600 pixels both types Colors 64Κ TFT type or 64K DSTN type Keyboard Membrane type 86 keys Cursor Control keys 4 keys arrow keys arranged in inverted T layout Numeric keypad embedded Function keys 12 keys Fn key used with function keys in Setup and Keyboard locking functions Stroke 3 mm Diskette Drive ...

Page 143: ... and 18V 1A Dimensions System Width 303 mm 11 7 in Depth 229 5 mm 9 04 in Height 52 mm 2 05 in Weight NEC Versa 2600 Series from 3 1 to 3 3 kg 6 8 lb to 7 3 lb depending on LCD screen and battery types Recommended Environment Operation Temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Relative Humidity 10 to 80 Noncondensing...

Page 144: ...1 Keyboard IRQ02 Second Interrupt Controller IRQ03 IR Port IRQ04 COM1 internal serial port IRQ05 Sound Chip MIDI default IRQ06 Floppy Disk Drive Controller IRQ07 LPT1 Default internal printer port IRQ08 Real Time Clock IRQ09 Not Used IRQ10 Not Used IRQ11 Not Used IRQ12 Internal Glide Pointer or External PS 2 Mouse IRQ13 Co Processor IRQ14 Hard Disk Drive IRQ15 CD ROM ...

Page 145: ...ions B 7 DMA Settings CHANNEL DEVICE DMA00 Assigned Device DMA01 Sound Chip default DMA02 Floppy Disk Drive Controller DMA03 Not Used DMA04 Cascade from DMA Controller DMA05 Not Used DMA06 Not Used DMA07 Not Used ...

Page 146: ...ette start up files when running programs from diskette follow the instructions given here for your operating system NOTE To activate power management when running MS DOS programs follow these instructions for each boot diskette you use Windows for Workgroups Modify the diskette start up files for Windows for Workgroups systems as follows 1 With your system already turned on insert the boot disket...

Page 147: ...t an application power management features are enabled Windows 95 For Windows 95 systems change the diskette start up files as follows 1 Left click on the Windows 95 Start Menu and select Accessories Left click Notepad 2 Insert the boot disk into drive A 3 Select File from the menu at the top of the screen Left click Open 4 Left click on the Look in directory window and select 3 Floppy A Make sure...

Page 148: ...OS games to run on Windows 95 systems 1 From the Windows 95 start menu choose Shut Down and Restart in MS DOS mode 2 Install the game on your system following the instructions that came with the game 3 Reboot your system Place the game icon on your desktop as follows 1 In Windows 95 right click on an empty spot on the desktop 2 Select New from the menu that appears 3 Select Shortcut and then left ...

Page 149: ...ss the Configuration button If a warning message appears and indicates that currently entered data will replace existing data simply press the Yes button to continue 6 Press the OK button to select the default MS DOS configuration options The correct default options appear automatically 7 Press the OK button again to accept the Advanced settings Press OK again to complete the process Check your ga...

Page 150: ...ructions ATTENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d un type recommandé par le constructeur Mettre au rébut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant BATTERY DISPOSAL The main battery and CMOS clock battery are made of Lithium Ion Li Ion Your bridge battery not the main battery is ...

Page 151: ...nsional 3 D space and making events happen over time applications programs Software designed to perform specific functions like solving business or mathematical problems audio The range of frequencies that humans hear B base RAM Area of system memory between 0 and 640 kilobytes available to the user for the operating system and application programs BIOS Basic Input Output System A collection of pr...

Page 152: ...oot and warm boot bus An electronic circuit within a computer used for transmit ting data or electrical power from one device to another byte Group of eight contiguous bits C CD audio Also called digital audio uses the same format as conven tional music CDs CD audio sounds have been digitized at a high sampling rate CD ROM reader A computer controlled device that reads high capacity optical discs ...

Page 153: ... cold boot reinitializes all devices crt Cathode Ray Tube A type of display screen used in desk top monitors It forms the screen image using tiny dots called pixels See also LCD cursor A movable image on the display screen that indicates where the next entered data appears D default A value option or setting that the computer automatically selects until you direct it otherwise digital audio Record...

Page 154: ...ome NEC Versa LCD screen displays E enhanced VGA A video interface that offers more colors or higher resolu tion than VGA extended RAM The area of RAM above the first megabyte of memory in the system available for enhancing system performance F FM synthesis A technique for synthesizing sound that uses a combination of modulated sine waves to produce different waveforms function key The set of keys...

Page 155: ...e ously for a particular function I input output I O The process of transferring data between the computer and external devices IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics A hard disk drive type that has controller electronics built into the drive and delivers high throughput interface A connection that enables two devices to communicate interrupt A special control signal from an I O device that diverts the...

Page 156: ...rea in a computer that retains information and programs A computer has two types of memory read only memory ROM and random access memory RAM menu A video display of programs or options microprocessor A semiconductor central processing unit that is the principal component of a microcomputer Usually contained on a single chip that includes an arithmetic logic unit control logic and control memory un...

Page 157: ...ntegrates different forms of media such as sound text graphics and video N nonvolatile memory Storage media that retains its data when system power is turned off Nonvolatile memory in the Versa is a complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS chip which is backed up by an internal battery The backup battery preserves the clock calendar data and system configuration parameters stored in CMOS See v...

Page 158: ... of a device or system password A string of characters that the user must enter before the system allows access or system privileges PC Cards A credit card sized peripheral interface standard for port able devices Types of PC cards also known as PCMCIA cards currently offered by major vendors include fax modems LAN storage cards and wireless communi cations devices peripheral Input or output devic...

Page 159: ...n action R RAM Random Access Memory A storage device into which data is entered and from which data is retrieved in a nonsequential manner read To extract data from a storage device such as a diskette ROM Read Only Memory Memory in which stored data cannot be modified by the user except under special conditions reset The process of returning a device to zero or to an initial or arbitrarily selecte...

Page 160: ...ter with a serial interface software Programs that run on a computer such as operating systems word processors and spreadsheets SVGA Super Video Graphics Array Graphics technology that supports up to 256 colors and a graphics resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels system board The main printed circuit board inside the system unit into which other boards and major chip components such as the system micro...

Page 161: ...d to the Versa are volatile memory See nonvolatile memory W warm boot Process of resetting the computer without turning off the power through keyboard input pressing Ctrl Alt and Del keys simultaneously The system returns to an initial or arbitrarily selected condition waveform A graphic representation of a sound wave as displayed on an oscilloscope which converts sound waves into electronic signa...

Page 162: ...dge battery 1 22 C Calendar clock B 2 CardWizard 2 6 CD ROM reader CD care 4 13 features 4 9 playing entertainment CDs 4 12 using audio CDs 4 11 4 12 CD ROM reader 10x specifications B 5 Cleaning your NEC Versa 1 27 CMOS battery 1 22 CompuServe 2 14 2 16 Connecting the AC adapter 1 14 Control keys 4 5 Cursor Control keys 4 4 D DIMM installation 4 25 Diskette drive specifications B 4 DOS programs C...

Page 163: ...4 L LapLink software 4 21 how to use 2 8 LCD Panel SVGA 1 3 TFT 1 3 LCD specifications B 4 Line In 5 3 Line Out 1 10 Local standby mode 6 3 Low battery power 1 15 M Main battery specifications B 3 Main power source DC power 6 2 McAfee anti virus 2 9 Memory RAM maximum 1 12 Memory Map 4 27 Memory module installing 4 25 Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 17 Microsoft Money 2 12 Microsoft Sampler 2 12 Mic...

Page 164: ...ns 4 36 Port Replicator 2600 4 36 Ports 1 8 POST error messages 7 3 Power good battery life 3 12 good system performance 3 12 maximum battery life 3 12 maximum system performance 3 12 PCMCIA 3 12 user setting AC 3 12 user setting battery 3 12 Power button 1 4 Power connections 6 1 Power LED 1 5 Power Management Active mode 3 14 default settings 3 15 how to use 3 14 power saving modes 3 14 Standby ...

Page 165: ...tem dimensions B 5 System features back 1 8 bottom 1 11 front 1 3 left side 1 10 right side 1 10 System parameters 3 5 System precautions 1 23 System RAM B 1 System software 2 1 System weight B 5 T Traveling checklist 6 2 Traveling with your system 6 1 Typewriter keys 4 4 U Using the LCD panel 4 1 Using the NEC VersaGlide 4 5 Using Windows 95 2 5 V VersaGlide 1 7 VideoSaver 2 10 5 8 Volume control...