NEC Versa 2730M, User Manual

Page 1: ...Versa User s Guide Versa User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...is e mail address for questions or remarks regarding your computer If you have a question or remark related to the technical aspects of your computer e g Internet e mail access registration problems software and hardware problems please refer to the NEC UltraCare Warranty Terms Conditions Guide where you will find a full list of contact addresses and numbers Web Site www nec online com If you woul...

Page 3: ... print and then click Print in the menu bar The print dialogue box appears allowing you to define your print options To print a pop up page right click inside the pop up window and then click Print Topic Using Hyperlinks The user s guide contains hyperlinks which allow you to quickly locate information related to the topic you are viewing Hyperlinked information usually appears in the form of blue...

Page 4: ...l injury or loss of life Names of keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard For example Ctrl Alt or Enter Text that you must type is printed in bold type For example type dir Window titles field names pane names application names list box names are printed in italic type For example the Power Options Properties window Buttons check box names tabs icons menus menu choices key names are printe...

Page 5: ...tack heavy objects on the computer the AC adapter or the battery packs Protect the computer from extremely low or high temperatures Let the computer warm or cool to room temperature before using it Keep the computer away from magnetic forces some airline tray tables are magnetic do not set your notebook on top of them Doing so can destroy the data on your hard drive Keep the computer dry Do not wa...

Page 6: ...ial including rough fabric Do not use a cleaning solution this may damage the notebook s plastic If the AC adapter becomes extremely hot unplug the adapter and let it cool Be sure to follow these power cord safety tips Unplug by the plug only do not pull on the cable Place the power cord so that it cannot be tripped or stepped on and do not place items directly on the power cord Use an electrical ...

Page 7: ... the plastic surface to crack or discolour 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 we recommend you carefully wipe the case with a slightly damp almost dry cloth Care and Handling ...

Page 8: ...nterference Radio Frequency Interference Statement Connections and Remote Earths PELV Protected Extra Low Voltage SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage Remote Earths Building Supply BABT s Apparatus Approval Batteries Replacing Batteries Battery Disposal Laser Compliance Statement Thunderstorm Warning Additional Notices Electrostatic Discharge ESD Safety Notices ...

Page 9: ...at feature the FCC mark This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interferences that may cause undesired operation Modem The equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal...

Page 10: ...n This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications There is no guarantee however that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turnin...

Page 11: ... with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Battery Disposal Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations Do not place used batteries in your regular waste the incineration land filling or mixing of batteries with the municipal solid waste stream is prohib...

Page 12: ... are classified as Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV Electrostatic Discharge ESD and ESD Protection WARNING ESD can damage disk drives cards memory modules and other parts We recommend that you do all procedures in this guide only at an ESD workstation If one is not available provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to any unpainted metal surface when handling parts If...

Page 13: ...chnical requirements EN 301 489 17 V1 1 1 09 2000 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 17 Specific conditions for Wideband data and HIPERLAN equipment Note channel 14 may not be used in European countries In some countries using the product may be subject to specific and additional restrictions...

Page 14: ...Note this device is qualified for use within the following countries Germany France Italy Spain The Netherlands and the United Kingdom Wireless LAN 802 11b Regulations ...

Page 15: ...Copyright Copyright ...

Page 16: ...rranted by NEC C I To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice Reproduction of this document or portions thereof without prior written approval of NEC C I is prohibited Trademark Acknowledgements Versa is a registered trademark VersaGlide and PortBar are trademarks of NEC Corporation used under license Intel Pe...

Page 17: ...Introducing Your Versa Getting to Know your Versa ...

Page 18: ... online documentation to familiarise yourself with the Versa Versa Notebook The Versa notebook computer offers you a portable system filled with exciting resources for home business or travel Standard features include either a powerful Intel Pentium 4 Processor M or Mobile Intel Celeron processor that works together with the latest Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI architecture a hard disk dri...

Page 19: ...Around the Front of the System Around the Front of the System ...

Page 20: ...for more information Line Out C lets you plug in stereo headphones or external speakers Microphone In D allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic recording or amplification through the unit Volume Control E allows you to control the speaker volume through the thumb wheel Activity LEDs F allow you to monitor the drives and wireless feature activity From left to right Hard Disk Opt...

Page 21: ...below for details Keyboard E standard QWERTY key layout Refer to the Keyboard section below for details Touchpad F works like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingertip over the touchpad to control the position of the cursor Use the left and right selection buttons below the touchpad to select menu items See Using the Touchpad for information about customising touchpad settings Power and...

Page 22: ...h and CD Control buttons Wireless On Off Button A slide the button to enable or disable the Wireless LAN feature Note this button exists only on notebooks that feature Wireless LAN capabilities Audio CD Controls Stop B press this button to stop playback Reverse Rewind C press this button to skip back hold it down to fast reverse Play Pause D press this button to begin playback Press again to pause...

Page 23: ...tates Keyboard he keyboard is equipped with many features These include Function Keys A twelve function keys F1 through F12 are available on the Versa keyboard These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Some of these keys printed in yellow are pre programmed with dual functions Function keys are application driven See the specific application s user guide for informatio...

Page 24: ...ntly when combined with control keys or the Fn key Control keys D Ctrl Alt Fn Alt Gr and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold the control key while pressing another key For example Press Ctrl c means to hold down the Ctrl key and press the c key Key combinations are specific to the application you are running Cursor Con...

Page 25: ...Around the Back of the System Around the Back of the System ...

Page 26: ...ial Port D use this port to connect a serial printer or other serial device VGA Port E use this 15 pin port to attach an external monitor to your Versa Parallel Port F use this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device The parallel port default supports the Enhanced Capabilities Port ECP standard The port also supports bi directional and output only protocols Modem Port G a 56K f...

Page 27: ...Around the Left Side of the System Around the Left Side of the System ...

Page 28: ...arning do not block the fan vents while the Versa is in use PC Card Slots B two PC card slots allow you to insert two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card in the bottom slot Refer to the PC Cards section of this guide for more information Floppy Disk Drive C A 3 5 inch 1 44 MB floppy disk drive is installed in your system Around the Left Side of the System ...

Page 29: ...Around the Right Side of the System Around the Right Side of the System ...

Page 30: ...rechargeable battery Optical Disc Drive B allows you to load and start programs from an optical disc and play audio CDs Depending on your configuration your system is equipped with a CD ROM drive a DVD ROM drive or a DVD ROM CD R CD RW combination drive Around the Right Side of the System ...

Page 31: ...Around the Bottom of the System Around the Bottom of the System ...

Page 32: ... it while you slide the battery out of the system Battery Bay C equipped with a rechargeable battery Memory Mini PCI Bay D remove the screw to find the SO DIMM and Mini PCI expansion slots Refer to the Memory Modules section of this guide for more information on adding memory and to the Mini PCI Slot section for more information on adding a Mini PCI card Around the Bottom of the System ...

Page 33: ...onal Accessories Auto Adapter AC Adapter Batteries Port Replicator Memory Upgrades DiskOnKey Carrying Case Remote Control USB Mouse USB Keyboard USB Numeric Keypad 802 11b Access Point Optional Accessories ...

Page 34: ...mputer from the vehicle s battery AC Adapter Connects your computer to an AC power socket to provide power when using the computer or charging the battery We recommend you to leave an AC Adapter at the office connected to your Port Replicator and to keep a spare at home or in your carrying case Batteries Either for peace of mind when working long hours on an important document or just extra indepe...

Page 35: ...n 8 16 32 64 and 128 MB capacities The device is automatically detected as a removable disk and is assigned a drive letter No bigger than a pen you only need to remove the cap and insert the DiskOnKey into the USB port to access the device Carrying Case Take your Versa anywhere in a specially designed carrying case several models may be available Remote Control Use this remote control to browse fo...

Page 36: ...r mechanisms of a traditional mouse with a light source and motion sensor That way you can use the mouse on most surfaces without worrying about the mouse pad dirt accumulation or cleaning issues associated with a mechanical mouse USB Keyboard While working at your desk plug the keyboard into one of your Versa s USB port to increase your efficiency and create an ergonomic workplace USB Numeric Key...

Page 37: ... mode the wireless network consists of at least one access point connected to the wired network infrastructure and a set of wireless end stations Since most corporate WLANs require access to the wired LAN for services they will operate in infrastructure mode In Ad hoc mode also called peer to peer mode or an Independent Basic Service Set a set of 802 11 wireless stations communicate directly with ...

Page 38: ...tions about adjusting the touchpad properties Note if you install another mouse driver over the shipping default the double tap capability may be lost Making Touchpad Adjustments The touchpad offers a number of options that let you customise how it functions To access these options locate the Control Panel and double click the Mouse icon In Windows XP the Mouse icon is classified in the Printers a...

Page 39: ...s and arms as relaxed as possible Take regular breaks from the computer to rest your eyes Perform stretching exercises to relax your fingers hands wrists forearms and shoulders See Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment for more information Using the Touchpad ...

Page 40: ...et is nearby Keep the adapter connected whenever possible The AC adapter charges the battery when it is connected whether the Versa is powered on or off 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 adapter is intended for use with a comput...

Page 41: ...st 250VAC at 10 amps and must indicate international safety agency approval The plug must be a type appropriate for the country where it is used Check with your local dealer for HAR type 18 AWG 2 conductor cord or better Obtain replacement cords at an authorised service centre The replacement must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord lets the adapter cool properly during use...

Page 42: ...C adapter is connected charge time is 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 BIOS Setup and Windows power management and turn on the system Once the battery is fully discharged plug in the AC adapter and recharge the battery The warning beep that sounds when bat...

Page 43: ... STF saves the system s current working environment to the system s hard drive then powers down the system to conserve battery power You can configure your power management settings to enter hibernation when your system reaches a critical low battery state Click here for more information on the power management settings relevant to your operating system Battery Precautions To prevent accidental ba...

Page 44: ...ith clean water Battery fluid can cause a skin rash and damage fabric If battery fluid gets into eyes DO NOT rub rinse with clear water immediately and consult a doctor Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire There is a danger of ignition or explosion Using the Battery ...

Page 45: ... can result in data loss 1 Save your files exit Windows and turn off system power 2 Close the LCD panel and turn the system over 3 Remove the battery as follows z Slide the battery release latch upwards and hold it firmly in place A z Slide the battery pack out of its compartment B and set it aside 4 Insert the new battery as follows z Slide the battery pack in its compartment until it locks into ...

Page 46: ...n end Discard batteries that display these symptoms shorter work times discolouration warping hot to the touch strange odour Disposing of the Battery Before disposing of the battery put adhesive tape on the connectors Contact your local waste management officials for information regarding environmentally sound collection recycling and disposal of batteries Replacing the Battery ...

Page 47: ...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 Please contact your service representative or your Technical Support Centre if this CMOS battery needs to be replaced CMOS Battery ...

Page 48: ...ou will see this message if your CMOS battery becomes fully discharged BIOS Setup Menus After you press F2 the system displays the BIOS Setup Main Menu screen Use the left and right arrow keys located on the lower right corner of the keyboard to toggle through the BIOS Setup menu items The Setup utility features five menus which are listed on the menu bar at the top of the screen Main use this men...

Page 49: ...note the exact path where you save them Note for your convenience these files may have been stored in a single zip archive In this case download the archive and extract the files in the directory of your choice under Windows XP Performing the BIOS Update Follow these steps to perform the BIOS update 1 Open the directory where you saved the files downloaded on the internet and double click on the W...

Page 50: ...ools through an easy to use graphical interface Introduction Select your operating system from the list and click the Next button Managing System Power Select your operating system from the list and click the Next button Tips Select your operating system from the list and click the Next button Utilities For more information select the utility and click the Next button Applications For more informa...

Page 51: ...twork share when disconnected from the server Encrypting File System protects sensitive data in files that are stored on disk using the NTFS file system Access Control restricts access to selected files applications and other resources Multi processoring Microsoft Windows Servers and management solutions Desktop Icons With Windows XP the following icons are installed on your Desktop Recycle Bin Gi...

Page 52: ... place now You will also notice that Windows XP places your frequently used programs in the white area of the Start menu It is safe to remove an item from this list by right clicking the icon and selecting Remove from this list as the software program itself will not be deleted You can access your installed software and other Windows programs by selecting All Programs Recently installed programs a...

Page 53: ...es tab options to define the appropriate power scheme for your system and to set timeouts for standby monitor and hard disk Parameter Options Description Power Schemes Portable laptop Home office desk Always On Defines the most appropriate power scheme for your computer Turn off monitor plugged in 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never Selects the time delay before your LCD panel ...

Page 54: ...ibernation timeout period for your system when running under DC power Parameter Options Description Low battery alarm 10 0 100 Allows you to define a low battery alarm percentage notification and system action Notification Display message Sound alarm Allows you to define whether the alarm is visual or auditive Alarm Action Standby Hibernate Shut down No action Allows you to define which action is ...

Page 55: ...F Hibernation manages power by saving the current working environment to an area on your hard disk before turning off your computer When you restart the computer any programs and documents that were open when you turned the computer off are restored on the Desktop Recognising the Power Management States It is important to recognise your system s behaviour when in each of these power management sta...

Page 56: ... Shut Down and Hibernate Go to Start Turn off computer and hold the Shift key as you select Standby System Behaviour LCD panel is blank Power LED AC or battery lights green LCD panel is blank Power LED AC or battery blinks green LCD panel is blank Power LED AC or battery turns off Progress bar indicates that current working environment saved to hard disk Resume Press any key Press or slide the pow...

Page 57: ...related tips Booting Booting in Safe Mode Creating a Startup Disk Using Changing the Autoplay Setting The Internet Connection Wizard Changing the Display Resolution Establishing Passwords Customising the Taskbar Customising the Desktop Shutting down Tips for Using Microsoft Windows XP ...

Page 58: ...on Start Turn Off Computer and then click on Restart 2 When you see the message Please select the operating system to start press F8 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the appropriate safe mode option and then press Enter z Safe Mode starts using only the basic files and drivers see above Use this mode to run the system tools such as the Disk Defragmenter z Safe Mode with Networking starts using on...

Page 59: ...that will allow you to boot into MS DOS mode 1 Insert a blank high density floppy disk in your floppy disk drive 2 Click on Start My Computer 3 Right click on the 3 Floppy Disk Drive icon and select Format in the pop up menu 4 Put a check mark in front of the Create an MS DOS startup disk and click on Start 5 Click on OK when prompted and on Close when the floppy disk is created Tips for Using Mic...

Page 60: ... optional Kensington Lock as follows 1 Select the object in the room to which you will secure your computer Choose an immovable piece of furniture or fixture a table or desk leg with a cross bar 2 Take the looped end of the steel cable optional and wrap around an immovable object Choose an object that prevents an intruder from slipping the cable out from under the object 3 Feed the locking device ...

Page 61: ...dge and insert the diskette label side facing up 2 Insert the floppy disk all the way into the drive until you hear a click Note if your floppy disk did not come formatted you must format it before storing information on it See your operating system documentation for information about formatting a diskette To remove a diskette from the diskette drive press the release button on the 3 5 inch disket...

Page 62: ...n and video LEDs and Controls The front bezel of the CD ROM drive may feature the following LEDs and controls Status LED A lights during data read operations Do not eject the CD or turn off the Versa when the indicator is lit Emergency Eject Hole B allows you to manually remove a disc from the CD ROM drive if the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs To remove a disc ins...

Page 63: ...e Features The DVD ROM drive offers many improvements over the standard CD ROM technology including superior video and audio playback faster data access and greater storage capacities The drive uses the latest DVD technology which reads from specially designed DVD discs as well as standard audio and video CDs If your computer is equipped with a DVD drive you can watch feature length films wherever...

Page 64: ...correspond to the region code of your DVD drive For European countries this code is 2 If you purchase a DVD disc from any other region it will not function on your system Discs coded for other regions are found in the import section of some shops that sell DVD discs or abroad The region code should be shown on the back of the DVD case It is represented by a small map of the world with a number sup...

Page 65: ... Read Write drive Use the drive to load and start programs from a compact disc CD or to play your audio CDs write information to a CD or play digital videodiscs DVDs For information on these features see the sections entitled CD RW Drive and DVD ROM Drive Combination DVD ROM and CD Read Write Drive ...

Page 66: ...y drive Refer to the Specifications chapter for more information on your hard disk drive Note please contact your authorised service representative if you wish to replace your hard disk drive This procedure should only be performed by a qualified technician Hard Disk Drive ...

Page 67: ...blade outwards to the left until the tab is released Repeat this operation sliding the blade to the right to release the second tab 4 Locate the available memory bay here shown as B in the picture 5 Align the notch with the notch in the bay connector and install the module as follows Hold the SO DIMM module at a 60 degree angle and align the SO DIMM connector with the slot in the system Push the c...

Page 68: ...xpansion card with the notch in the slot connector and install the card as follows Hold the card at a 60 degree angle and align its connector with the slot in the system Push the connector firmly into the slot Press down on the edge of the card opposite to the connector until the locking tabs on the sides snap into place securing the card 5 Replace the Memory Mini PCI Bay cover making sure the thr...

Page 69: ...ides of the Mini PCI card until the card pops up Carefully remove the card from the system 6 Replace the Memory Mini PCI Bay cover making sure the three tabs on the back edge are lined up in their respective slots and press on the two tabs located on each side of the screw hole in order to secure the cover 7 Secure the screw that was removed during step 2 Mini PCI Slot ...

Page 70: ...ower cord to plug your system to the line power When using an extension cord make sure it is a reliable cord Look into the energy absorption features Surge suppressors are rated by the amount of energy they can absorb which is measured in joules The higher the surge ratings the better the unit Experts say around 200 joules is basic protection 400 joules provide good protection and 600 joules or mo...

Page 71: ... and any external devices before cleaning them Clean the outside of the computer with a soft clean cloth You can remove stubborn stains with a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent Never use a strong cleaner or solvent on any part of the system Keep food and liquids away from your computer Periodically clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner brush attachment Do not use any liquid cleaners...

Page 72: ...ly places like the kitchen the bathroom on the garden table or by the swimming pool where the chance of it getting wet is high Placing a notebook near an open window is also not advisable since it can easily collect and expose some parts to moisture Be wary of liquid spilling into the power supply since it may trigger an electric short circuit Keep your system cool the key components in your syste...

Page 73: ...r better security we recommend you use the automatic scanning option and perform on demand scanning Refer to the software documentation for more information Caution update the virus definition files at least every month and as soon as you hear about a new virus Back up your data on a regular basis you can use the Microsoft Backup tool to save your files from your computer to media such as a floppy...

Page 74: ... on the underside however can often be repaired using special polishing kits Most of the time the laser which focuses on a layer within the clear base is able to see past small scratches in much the same way the human eye can focus on objects outside when looking through a window Keep the disc away from direct sunlight high temperatures and humidity z Keep optical discs away from high temperatures...

Page 75: ...the eject button or the emergency eject hole refer to the relevant optical disc drive for more information on these features If that fails ask for professional help Avoid excessive dirt and dust build up on optical discs Optical discs can tolerate accumulated dirt and dust much better than floppy disks since CDs are not read by direct contact with the read lens Excessive dirt however will eventual...

Page 76: ...re not exposed to magnetic fields or electrical impulses 2 Remove any media from its respective drive 3 Turn off the system unit and any external options connected to it 4 Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet or Back UPS unit then from the notebook itself 5 Pack the system components in the original shipping materials and cartons If these are not available be sure to use adequate packing mat...

Page 77: ...ors Type III Cards Type III cards are thicker 10 5 mm than Type II cards Type III card uses include advanced function I O cards with additional features such as wireless modems multimode cards cards with more than one function such as a combined LAN modem card and small hard drive storage PC Card Slots Your Versa notebook integrates two PC or CardBus slots for inserting two Type II PC cards or one...

Page 78: ...area of the taskbar 2 In the Safely Remove Hardware window select the PC card you wish to remove and click on the Stop button 3 When prompted click OK to confirm 4 Press the button on the side of the PC card slot and eject the card 5 Click on Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window PC Cards ...

Page 79: ...rol Panel double click on Phone and Modem Options and click on Edit to change the dialling settings for the specified location 3 In other Windows operating systems select Start Settings Control Panel and double click on Modems Click on the Dialing Properties button to specify the relevant location information Connecting the Modem The fax data modem provides one standard phone connector We provide ...

Page 80: ...ernal LAN feature allows a 10 100 Ethernet LAN connection and supports Wake on LAN and network boot functions Follow these steps to take advantage of the internal LAN feature 1 Locate the LAN port on the Versa 2 Plug one end of your LAN cable into the LAN port jack 3 Plug the other end of the LAN cable to a local area network Internal LAN ...

Page 81: ...or disable the 802 11b Wireless LAN feature A LED located on the right side of your Versa near the volume control knob lights up green when the Wireless LAN feature is available Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Make sure that the Wireless on off button is set to ON 2 Locate in the notification area of the taskbar the Wireless Connection icon identical to the Local Area Network icon and right cli...

Page 82: ... need before you leave on a trip What To Take The following are what you should take with you when you travel with your Versa Extra fully charged batteries Single outlet surge protector Appropriate AC plug adapter for international voltage requirements AC extension cord Extra phone cord to reach wall jacks Copy of proof of purchase for your computer and other equipment or customs registration form...

Page 83: ...utside of a hotel may require an additional digit preceding the phone number string Be sure to modify your dial up connection as required To avoid unusual dialling tone sounds sometimes encountered in hotels you may have to modify a modem configuration setting to ignore the dialling tone 3 Always check the phone line to determine whether or not it is digital or analogue The internal modem in your ...

Page 84: ...ow to open this window refer to the Tips section of this guide relevant to your operating system 2 Click on the Advanced button and select the Displays tab 3 In the Display Devices area select the Monitor click on Apply and then on Yes Using the Extended Mode Using two display devices connected at the same time such as a CRT monitor and your notebook LCD you can extend your Windows XP desktop on b...

Page 85: ...of the monitor 2 screen 7 Drag the window back on the monitor 1 and on the Settings tab drag the monitor 2 icon to the left of the monitor 1 Click on Apply Now if you drag any item from the monitor 1 desktop fully to the left you should see it appear on the right of the monitor 2 screen Note to change the display resolution of a monitor select the monitor via the Display drop down box and drag the...

Page 86: ... system and either lock the connector clips or secure the thumb screws 3 Align and connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on the device Either lock the connector clips or secure the thumb screws 4 Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall outlet 5 Follow any specific set up instructions in the device s user s guide 6 Turn on power to the system and the dev...

Page 87: ... and connect the 9 pin connector with the serial port on the system Secure the connection with the screws provided 3 Align and connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port on the device Secure the connections with the screws provided 4 Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall outlet 5 Follow any specific set up instructions in the device s user s guide 6 Tur...

Page 88: ... LCD panel or an external monitor CRT Note the Versa does not support the SECAM signals used in some countries Follow these steps to connect your television as an external display device 1 Connect one end of the standard composite cable into the S Video Out port on your Versa and the other end of the cable into the standard S Video connector on your television or VCR 2 Switch on your television an...

Page 89: ...d to another in a series Up to 127 devices can be connected together in this way Note some USB devices draw their power from the notebook power system thereby reducing battery life Always connect your system to an AC power source before connecting these devices Connect an external USB device to your system as follows 1 Locate any of the USB ports on your system 2 Follow any specific set up instruc...

Page 90: ...rs to the audio ports as follows 1 Locate the audio port that you want to use 2 Plug the jack into the appropriate port on the Versa Note if you are using external speakers or an external microphone and experience sound distortion or feedback lower the volume Some feedback is caused by having the microphone and speakers too close to each other so moving the external audio option away from the unit...

Page 91: ...and IEEE 1394 compliant device Both devices must not necessarily be equipped with the same type of plug Connect a IEEE 1394 device to your system as follows 1 Install the drivers for your device in Windows 2 Locate the mini IEEE 1394 port on your system Note some IEEE 1394 devices draw their power from the notebook power system thereby reducing battery life Always connect your system to an AC powe...

Page 92: ...adphones or powered speakers Recording The following procedure describes how to use the Microsoft Sound Recorder to record sound into a file on the Versa For details see the online help that is available when you open the Sound Recorder 1 Locate the Sound Recorder by sliding the cursor over Start Programs All Programs Accessories Entertainment and select the Sound Recorder line 2 Use the touchpad ...

Page 93: ...he internal Versa stereo speakers or external stereo speakers You can play several types of audio files as well as audio CDs Play audio from files or audio devices as follows 1 Go to Start Programs All programs Accessories Entertainment and select the Windows Media Player 2 Click File Open and select the file of your choice Click on Open The selected file will automatically start playing Press the...

Page 94: ...For full stereo sound impact you can plug a pair of stereo speakers into the headphones jack Note using external speakers disables the internal speakers Audio ...

Page 95: ...ncluding VCRs televisions camcorders and laser disc players into your Versa and record motion graphics to your hard drive For more information on these features please refer to the corresponding Frequently Asked Questions section Using Animation Files You can create a dynamic presentation using an animation application Animation can illustrate a concept drive home an important point or command att...

Page 96: ...de 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 presentation Authoring packages let you pull all the elements of your design into an exciting interactive multimedia presentation Multimedia Applications ...

Page 97: ...ange Your Equipment Your Chair Your Desk Your Input Devices Your Screen or Monitor Reducing the Risk of Injuries Vary Your Workday Practice Some Stretching Exercises Potential Medical Conditions Repetitive Strain Injury Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment ...

Page 98: ...le Vary your posture throughout the day Check the following Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright position The backrest of your chair should support the inward curve of your back Use the entire seat and backrest to support your body Tilt the backrest slightly 90 to 105 The angle formed by your thighs and back should be 90 or more Your seat depth should allow your lower back to comfortably contac...

Page 99: ...your shoulders arms hands and fingers relaxed 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 you position the screen or external monitor Adjust the height of your screen or external monitor so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Your eyes should look slightly downwa...

Page 100: ...put I O Facilities PC Card Slots LCD Panel Keyboard Internal Hard Disk Drive 24x CD ROM Drive depending on the model 8x 24x DVD ROM Drive depending on the model 8x 10x 16x 24x DVD ROM CD RW Combination Drive depending on the model LAN Feature MDC Modem Mini PCI 802 11b Wireless LAN card depending on the model Power Dimensions Weight Recommended Environment System Components ...

Page 101: ...ble for expansion Minimum of 128 MB installed un buffered PC2100 compatible DDR SO DIMM bus speed fixed at 133 MHz Expandable in 128 MB 256 MB or 512 MB increments Maximum 1024 MB total Video RAM 32 MB shared with system memory Cache Memory either 256 KB Celeron or 512 KB Pentium 4 Processor M L2 cache Read Only Memory ROM 4 Mb Flash ROM Calendar Clock Year month day hour minute second maintained ...

Page 102: ...Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card 5 V or 3 3 V interface LCD Panel Panel 14 or 15 inch Thin Film Transistor TFT Extended Graphics Array XGA colour Supported resolutions Keyboard Membrane keys with standard QWERTY key layout depending on the model Function keys 12 keys Cursor Control keys 4 keys arrow keys arranged in inverted T layout Numeric keypad embedded Special Windows key set Fn key f...

Page 103: ...hoto CD CD I CD Plus CD R and CD RW discs 8x 24x DVD ROM Drive depending on the model Burst Transfer Rate Ultra DMA 33 33 3 MB s Transfer Rate CD 3600 KB sec max DVD ROM single layer 10800 KB sec max DVD dual layer 10800 KB sec max Average Access Time DVD ROM single layer 90 ms Random DVD ROM dual layer 130 ms Random CD 85 ms Random Data Buffer 512 KB Interface IDE ATAPI CD Compatibility CD Audio ...

Page 104: ...and 100BASE TX compatible Remote Power On Wake on LAN LAN Boot support and WFM 2 0 compliant MDC Modem depending on the model Internet connection rates up to 56 kbits s Data modem supports ITU T V 92 V 90 56 kbits s V 34 33 6 kbits s Backward compatibility with previous standards Fax modem supports ITU T V 17 14 4 kbits s V 29 Backward compatibility with previous standards Data compression V 42bis...

Page 105: ...y band 2400 to 2497 MHz 2 4 GHz band Channel support US Canada 11 1 to 11 Major European countries 13 1 to 13 France 4 10 to 13 Spain 2 10 to 11 Japan 14 1 to 14 Current consumption Transmitting 380 mA max Receiving 215 mA max Standby 90 mA max Radio power 14 dBm 2 dBm Operating range Indoor 37 meters at 11Mb s Outdoor 122 meters at 11Mb s Mini PCI V1 0 compliant Power AC Adapter Input Voltage 110...

Page 106: ...t 36 5 mm Weight 2 77 kg Recommended Environment Operation Temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Non condensing Storage Temperature 20 C to 40 C 4 F to 104 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Non condensing System Components ...

Page 107: ...otection If you need to check the memory allocations follow the procedure described below 1 Click on Start and right click on My Computer Click on Properties 2 In the System Properties window click on the Hardware tab Click on the Device Manager button 3 In the Device Manager window click on the View menu and click on Resources by type 4 Click on the sign in front of Memory Memory Map ...

Page 108: ...bed below 1 Click on Start and right click on My Computer Click on Properties 2 In the System Properties window click on the Hardware tab Click on the Device Manager button 3 In the Device Manager window click on the View menu and click on Resources by type 4 Click on the sign in front of Interrupt request IRQ to display a list of IRQs and their assignments Interrupt Controllers ...

Page 109: ... selected Press Fn F3 once or twice to select the LCD video mode Screen brightness needs adjustment Use the Fn F8 and Fn F9 functions keys The system entered Standby mode due to low battery power Plug in the AC adapter before resuming operation Battery power does not last long Use power saving modes Refer to the Managing System Power chapter relevant to your operating system Fully charge and disch...

Page 110: ...nd out if the fixed disk type is correctly identified Stuck Key A key is stuck on the keyboard Keyboard error The keyboard is not working Try replacing it Keyboard Controller failed The keyboard controller failed test You may have to replace the keyboard controller Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn System RAM Failed at offset n...

Page 111: ...ned with the proper diskette type in Setup Incorrect Drive A type run Setup Type of floppy drive A not correctly identified in Setup System cache error cache disabled The RAM cache failed and the BIOS disabled the cache Contact your authorised service representative Failing Bits nnnn The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address in System Extended or Shadow memory which failed the me...

Page 112: ...r is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15...

Page 113: ...e Frequently Asked Questions section Note reference the NEC UltraCare Warranty Terms and Conditions guide and its included UltraCare Pocket Memo or UltraCare Standard Warranty Sheet to find out how to contact the local office in your country For technical support such as BIOS upgrades consult our Web site at the following address www nec online com If You Need Assistance ...

Page 114: ...e shortcuts below to jump to the corresponding FAQs Technical Support Boot Problems PC Cards Floppy Disk Drive Computer Viruses Internet Miscellaneous Wireless Communication Protocols Digital Video and IEEE 1394 Devices Frequently Asked Questions ...

Page 115: ...tion of mobile phones such as GPRS and UMTS BluetoothTM What is Bluetooth Bluetooth is a high speed wireless maximum 723 Kb s link system that is designed to work with portable equipment such as laptops PDAs cell phones or wired telephone access points How does it work Bluetooth operates in the unlicensed Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM band at 2 45GHz which is globally available for product...

Page 116: ...here a technical support web site Yes Connect to the following web site for any technical information on your computer system The web site features a Frequently Asked Questions FAQ database a new drivers and utilities download section as well as a documentation library While connected to the internet go to www nec online com select your country and click on the Support icon on top of the page Can ...