NEC Versa LX, Product Manual

Page 1: ...VERSA LX VERSA SX NEC Versa LX SX Series of Noteboook Computers P R O D U C T G U I D E...

Page 2: ...sion if applicable and may not include all program functionality or user manuals Availability dates are approximate and based on information available at time of publication NEC and PowerMate are regi...

Page 3: ...s Solutions Versa Dock 7 Versa PortBar 7 External Diskette Kit 8 PC Card Modem 8 DC Airplane and Auto Adapter 8 Carrying Cases 8 List of Accessories and Part Numbers 9 Features Benefits 10 Questions A...

Page 4: ...and uncompromised functionality of theVersa Dock for the office Versa LX performance models are ideal for any employee who uses a computer because they eliminate the need for two systems notebook and...

Page 5: ...maintenance functions System setup and software distribution Support for wake on LAN remote boot and remote control capabilities via theVersa Dock and 10 100Versa Dock PCI Card N E W N E C D I S P L A...

Page 6: ...ons the NECVersa LX andVersa SX come with 32MB of memory and a 2 1GB SMART Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology hard disk drive HDD The drive is SMART because it warns users of possible hard drive...

Page 7: ...s much data as a CD ROM making it ideal for archiving massive files In addition the drive is backward compatible with users existing CD ROMs 3 The SuperDisk LS 120 drive can read and write to conventi...

Page 8: ...tember 30 1998 Windows 98 available after July 15 1998 Windows NT Workstation 4 0 Agat T oman is pre installed on all NECVersa LX andVersa SX models to enable swapping ofVersaBay III devices without s...

Page 9: ...accelerator chip and main memory Repair within three business days and return prepaid freight In addition by completing and submitting theVersa LX orVersa SX product registration users receive one fre...

Page 10: ...tem This docking solution like the notebooks includes PCI architecture for faster data throughput and provides Two easy access PCI slots one full length one half length Two external half height bays t...

Page 11: ...M O D E M A 56Kbps capable PC Card modem is available so that users can send and receive faxes and e mail messages at the fastest speed currently available D C A I R P L A N E A N D A U T O A D A P T...

Page 12: ...69001 6 0GB Hard Disk Drive with Cradle Pak OP 810 69002 available August 1998 VersaBay III Adapter Kit OP 560 69002 1 PC Cards NEC U S Robotics x2 Technology 56Kbps Modem with XJACK Connector OP 710...

Page 13: ...bined with 1024 x 768 resolution to give users a viewing experience comparable to a desktop monitor More windows can be opened simulta neously to manage more information Huge spreadsheets graphic pres...

Page 14: ...o 120MB diskettes that store up to 80 times more data TheVersa LX comes with a 1 44MB diskette drive or SuperDisk LS 120 drive pre installed internally An optional SuperDisk drive can be ordered for t...

Page 15: ...user s notebook investment and promotes optimum system performance The NEC Versa LX andVersa SX come with a three year return to factory limited warranty UltraCare Essential on all parts and labor Ult...

Page 16: ...t sacrificing performance Coupled with the LANDesk Client Manager 3 2 software that comes with the notebooks and compliance with the Desktop Management Interface 2 0 DMI WfM enables the systems to be...

Page 17: ...D and 32MB of memory However users can have their notebooks built to their own specifications and as their needs change easily expand the systems themselves viaVersaBay III see page 16 and the slide i...

Page 18: ...ersa LX orVersa SX they purchase today will be able to take full advantage of features built into upcoming Microsoft operating systems i e Windows 98 and Windows NT Workstation 5 0 V E R S A B A Y I I...

Page 19: ...an extra power source for long trips Can VersaBay III Paks be hot or warm swapped The Paks can be warm swapped on theVersa LX hot swapped on theVersa SX What if the user doesn t have a device install...

Page 20: ...e on LAN remote boot and remote control capabilities Integrated monitor stand that supports up to 55 pounds Are there other desktop expansion solutions for the NEC Versa LX and Versa SX The Versa Port...

Page 21: ...eatures plus three years of No Fault Screen Assurance This entitles users to two screen replacements per year if needed and subsequent replacements at a 50 percent discount Where can users get more in...

Page 22: ...eliver new multimedia applications with MPEG 2 decoding 3 D graphics TV quality video and Dolby digital sound when coupled with the DVD Drive Accelerator PC Card Graphics accelerators ATI 3D RAGE LT P...

Page 23: ...MIDI files for background music and use WAV files for sound effects B A T T E R Y P O W E R What type of batteries power the NEC Versa LX and Versa SX and how long do they last Each is powered by a li...

Page 24: ...cated to the left of center on the sculpted palmrest below the keyboard TheVersaGlide touchpad has programmable mouse buttons IntelliMouse emulation and a drag lock function Its double tap capabilitie...

Page 25: ...thout shutting down the system Models with the Windows NT operating system have this software pre installed SystemSoft CardWizard for PC Card plug and play capability and SystemSoft PowerProfiler for...

Page 26: ...SODIMM on Pentium II models 192MB SDRAM SODIMM on Pentium MMX model 256KB flash SMART Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology hard disk drives HDD that alert user to possible drive failure 6 0GB ava...

Page 27: ...eek average minimum maximum 70ms 20ms 120ms Access average 112ms Transfer media to buffer 375KB s to 680KB s Transfer buffer to system 33 3MB s maximum Physical with 1 44MB diskette Type Magneto optic...

Page 28: ...ed Integrated front loading bay accommodates these warm swappable Paks 24X Maximum CD ROM Drive Pak standard or DVD Drive Pak 120MB SuperDisk LS 120 Drive Pak 100MB Zip Built In Drive Pak available Se...

Page 29: ...ational speed 4660 RPM 1 0X 2 0X Performance with DVD Seek average maximum 210ms 410ms Transfer media to buffer 11Mbits s to 22Mbits s Transfer buffer to system 16 7MB s maximum Physical with CD ROM T...

Page 30: ...mouse Expansion 1 port 240 pin forVersa Dock orVersa PortBar MIDI game throughVersa Dock orVersa PortBar interface Infrared 1 left mounted FIR fast infrared port IrDA compliant USB Universal Serial Bu...

Page 31: ...e speed CD ROM drive DVD drive ZoomedVideo support ATI 3D RAGE LT PRO graphics accelerator Sound Blaster Pro audio compatibility with 3 D spatializer technology Maestro 2E PCI audio accelerator 2 inte...

Page 32: ...keypad embedded Fn key function key for ROM based key functions Stroke 3 0mm Show status of system functions and components suspend battery in use battery power status power management level caps and...

Page 33: ...r limited warranty UltraCare Essential service 1 year of free global UltraCare Preferred service with product registration Extended UltraCare service and screen assurance programs available call 1 800...

Page 34: ...rive failure 4 0GB available July 1998 3 2GB or 2 1GB HDD pre installed 10 0GB maximum with 4 0GB primary HDD available July 1998 and optional 6 0GB HDD available August 1998 in VersaBay III slot Inte...

Page 35: ...tes these hot swappable Paks 1 44MB diskette drive standard or 120MB SuperDisk LS 120 Drive Pak 24X Maximum CD ROM Drive Pak standard or DVD Drive Pak 100MB Zip Built In Drive Pak available September...

Page 36: ...MB Disks 1 Heads 2 Rotational speed 720 RPM Performance with 1 44MB diskette Seek average minimum maximum 70ms 25ms 170ms Transfer media to buffer 150KB s Transfer buffer to system 8 3MB s maximum Sta...

Page 37: ...m 16 7MB s maximum Physical with CD ROM Type Optical Capacity formatted 600MB Buffer 512KB Disks 1 Heads 2 Rotational speed 4660 RPM 8 6X 20X Performance with CD ROM Seek average maximum 130ms 250ms A...

Page 38: ...otebooks software Transmit distance 3 25 maximum Speed 115 2Kbps to 4Mbps depending on operating system and software support Connector for optionalVersa Dock orVersa PortBar VersaBay III slot 2 slide...

Page 39: ...onitoring Kensington lock slot Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Operating humidity 20 to 80 noncondensing Storage humidity 10 to 80 nonconde...

Page 40: ...hours with power on or off Output voltage 10 8 volts DC Capacity 3600 mAh Dimensions weight 5 6 W x 3 5 D x 0 7 H 0 8 lb Optional 6 cell LiION lithium ion used inVersaBay III slot Life depending on co...

Page 41: ...ersaBay III slot SMART technology alerts user to possible drive failure SMART technology alerts user to possible drive failure Nonremovable 1 44MB standard or 120MB SuperDisk LS 120 drive Not applicab...

Page 42: ...PS 2 style keyboard mouse Infrared transmitter receiver Infrared transmitter receiver USB Universal Serial Bus USB Universal Serial Bus Connector for optional Versa Dock or Versa PortBar Connector for...

Page 43: ...capabilities IntelliMouse emulation tap disable capabilities IntelliMouse emulation Full size 83 key low profile keyboard 12 function keys Full size 83 key low profile keyboard 12 function keys Window...

Page 44: ...hree year parts and labor limited warranty Three year parts and labor limited warranty UltraCare Essential service UltraCare Essential service One year of free UltraCare Preferred service with One yea...

Page 45: ...ce DMI 2 0 Desktop Management Interface PC98 PC97 PC98 PC97 WfM 1 1A Wired for Management WfM 1 1A Wired for Management Year 2000 Year 2000 Multimedia 24X maximum variable speed CD ROM drive 24X maxim...

Page 46: ...NEC Computer Systems Division Packard Bell NEC Inc 1414 Massachusetts Avenue Boxborough MA 01719 2298...