NEC VERSA MEDIADOCK 2000, User Manual

Page 1: ... document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the 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 cust...

Page 2: ...ions for taking care of your MediaDock 2000 Chapter 3 to set up and use the software needed for your NEC Versa 2000 computer to recognize and let you use the MediaDock 2000 and its CD ROM reader Chapter 4 to learn more about using the MediaDock 2000 and the built in CD ROM reader Chapter 4 also describes how to take care of your CDs Chapter 5 to master procedures for connecting external options li...

Page 3: ...r is being described Names of keys are printed as they appear on the key board for example Ctrl Alt or Enter Text that you must type or keys that you must press are presented in bold type For example type dir and press Enter RELATED DOCUMENTS See the following documents for information related to Me diaDock 2000 and NEC Versa 2000 system operation Your NEC Versa 2000 User s Guide The Microsoft Win...

Page 4: ...Conditions 2 2 Hardware Setup 2 3 Connecting the Power Cable 2 4 Docking Your Versa 2000 Computer 2 5 Powering On 2 9 Detaching Your NEC Versa 2000 and MediaDock 2000 2 10 Powering Off 2 10 Disconnecting Your NEC Versa 2000 2 12 MediaDock 2000 Care 2 13 Precautions 2 13 Routine Care 2 14 3 Setting Up and Using the Software Setting Up MediaDock 2000 Software 3 1 Running the Setup Utility Windows fo...

Page 5: ...Workgroups 4 7 Adding the CD Audio Option 4 7 Playing an Audio CD from Windows for Workgroups 4 8 Using Audio CDs under Windows 95 4 8 Using Entertainment CDs 4 9 Playing Entertainment CDs using Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95 4 9 Playing Entertainment CDs in MS DOS Mode 4 10 CD Care 4 12 Emergency Eject 4 13 5 Connecting Options Headphones or External Speakers 5 2 Line In Device 5 3 External...

Page 6: ...Contents v A Specifications B Solving Problems Problem Checklist B 1 Troubleshooting B 2 If You Need Help B 3 Index ...

Page 7: ...ifaceted multimedia desktop system In addition to its multimedia capabilities the MediaDock 2000 provides I O ports including a parallel port serial device port PS 2 style keyboard mouse port and external CRT port This chapter describes the features and capabilities that make the MediaDock 2000 an exceptional multimedia sys tem NEC Versa MediaDock 2000 1 ...

Page 8: ...s of the MediaDock 2000 shipping carton MediaDock 2000 accessories are packed in the bottom of the shipping carton Make sure you have the hardware components shown in the following figure and that they are in good condition If anything is damaged or missing contact your dealer Carton contents ...

Page 9: ...in place Multimedia ports for plugging in external speakers a microphone headphones or a musical instrument device interface MIDI device joystick Peripheral ports for attaching a PS 2 type keyboard mouse a printer port with Enhanced Parallel Port EPP support a serial port for serial RS232 C devices and a CRT port for an external monitor Locking latches that secure your NEC Versa 2000 computer to t...

Page 10: ...der A built in quad speed CD ROM reader lets you access data and recorded audio You can output sound to the MediaDock 2000 speakers external speakers or external headphones CD ROM use and controls are described in Chapter 4 under CD ROM Use Volume Control This control lets you control the sound volume produced by the MediaDock 2000 Move the control towards the front of the MediaDock 2000 to decrea...

Page 11: ...rsa 2000 computer into place Lift and pull the lever back to release the computer Docking Connector The docking connector lets you dock your NEC Versa 2000 computer and access the MediaDock 2000 s CD ROM and sound capabilities Locking latches These latches secure your Versa 2000 to the MediaDock 2000 ...

Page 12: ...e In This port lets you use another audio system like a home stereo as an input source Use a cable to connect to the Line Out port on the other audio system to record or play Microphone Port This port lets you plug in a micro phone Line Out This port lets the MediaDock act as an in put source for another audio system Connect this port to a Line In port on another audio system to play or record Hea...

Page 13: ...ort to install any serial RS232 C devices Parallel Port Use this port to install a parallel printer or other parallel devices such as tape backup systems External CRT Port Use this port to install an external monitor Air Vents MediaDock 2000 air vents allow air to cir culate inside the unit This keeps the internal compo nents cool and protects from overheating Power Cable Port The power cable port...

Page 14: ...1 8 Introducing the MediaDock 2000 Rear Panel Icons The following lists provides a description of rear panel icons Headphones External Speakers Line In Microphone Line Out Keyboard Mouse Joystick MIDI ...

Page 15: ...Introducing the MediaDock 2000 1 9 Serial Parallel CRT Now that you have familiarized yourself with MediaDock 2000 features go to Section 2 Getting Started for setup and docking instructions ...

Page 16: ...es the procedures you need to get started They include Finding a good location for the MediaDock 2000 Connecting your NEC Versa 2000 computer and Medi aDock 2000 Powering on and off This chapter also provides the procedures to use when you are finished using the MediaDock 2000 and NEC Versa 2000 together 2 ...

Page 17: ...oose an area away from extremely warm or cold sur roundings direct sunlight excessive dust vibration shock or moisture ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Use your MediaDock 2000 in a location that meets the fol lowing environmental conditions Temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Humidity 20 to 80 noncondensing Store your MediaDock 2000 in a location that meets the following conditions Temperature 4 F to 122...

Page 18: ...nnecting the power cable to your MediaDock 2000 and an electrical outlet Docking your NEC Versa 2000 computer on your Me diaDock 2000 Powering on using your NEC Versa 2000 computer power switch Follow the instructions given next in the order presented to get your NEC Versa 2000 computer and MediaDock 2000 up and running ...

Page 19: ...osition your MediaDock 2000 on a flat surface 2 Attach one end of the power cable to the MediaDock 2000 power port 3 Attach the other end to a wall outlet Connecting the power cable CAUTION Disconnecting the power cable while the MediaDock 2000 and NEC Versa 2000 are run ning results in a system crash Follow the procedure given next to connect your NEC Versa 2000 computer to your MediaDock 2000 Po...

Page 20: ...or the expansion port cover are securely closed before connecting your computer to your MediaDock 2000 Open and stow the ex pansion port cover as instructed in the following procedure Your NEC Versa 2000 computer is the only model that can be used with your MediaDock 2000 option Do not attempt to attach any other model notebook computer to your MediaDock 2000 1 Turn off power to your NEC Versa 200...

Page 21: ...tarted Opening the NEC Versa 2000 expansion port cover Stowing the expansion port cover 4 Turn your NEC Versa 2000 computer around and align its expansion connector with the docking connector on your MediaDock 2000 ...

Page 22: ...our NEC Versa 2000 computer Place the indents underneath MediaDock 2000 tabs Locating NEC Versa 2000 indents 6 While holding your computer in place push the Medi aDock 2000 docking lever all the way to the back of the unit securing it into place in the locking notch Docking Connector MediaDock 2000 Tabs Indents ...

Page 23: ... connected to it Your MediaDock 2000 cannot run on the NEC Versa 2000 batteries And since the MediaDock 2000 runs on AC power only your NEC Versa 2000 power management features are unavailable while it s docked The first time you connect your NEC Versa 2000 com puter and MediaDock 2000 you need to set up your Versa 2000 software to recognize the MediaDock 2000 and audio software This information i...

Page 24: ...stall audio drivers and the online version of this user s guide Powering On Your NEC Versa 2000 power button controls the power to your MediaDock 2000 Turn your MediaDock 2000 power on as follows 1 Connect the power cable to the MediaDock 2000 and dock your NEC Versa 2000 computer as described in the preceding sections 2 Open your NEC Versa 2000 computer to the working position and locate the powe...

Page 25: ...you finish using your MediaDock 2000 and NEC Versa 2000 computer together power down and disconnect the two as described next Powering Off The NEC Versa 2000 computer power button turns power off to both the computer and MediaDock 2000 CAUTION Be sure to close active applications and save any data on which you are working before powering off your NEC Versa 2000 computer Fail ure to do so can resul...

Page 26: ...ower off as follows 1 Locate the power button on your NEC Versa 2000 com puter Turning power off 1 Slide the power button towards the right hold it briefly and release it Close your NEC Versa 2000 computer LCD panel Power Button ...

Page 27: ...sa 2000 computer power before disconnecting it from your MediaDock 2000 Keeping power on can damage your com puter MediaDock 2000 or both 1 Lift and pull the docking lever all the way to the front of your MediaDock 2000 to release the NEC Versa 2000 computer 2 Lift the computer off of the MediaDock 2000 Releasing the docking lever Docking Lever ...

Page 28: ...un light or near radiant heat sources for an excessive length of time Heat from these sources can raise the internal temperature of the unit and damage its parts Avoid dusty environments Do not cover the air vents or put anything near enough to them to block air circulation Do not use or store your MediaDock 2000 near chemi cals Avoid excessive vibration and shock Dropping your MediaDock 2000 or k...

Page 29: ...tains with a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent Never use a strong cleaner or sol vent on any part of the unit Check your MediaDock 2000 regularly for any loose material such as paper books magazines that blocks air circulation Keep food and liquids away from your MediaDock 2000 and your NEC Versa 2000 computer Now that you have setup your MediaDock 2000 with your NEC Versa 2000 compute...

Page 30: ...u need to get it up and running SETTING UP MEDIADOCK 2000 SOFTWARE There are two different software setup procedures depend ing on whether you are running Windows for Workgroups WFWG or Windows 95 on your NEC Versa 2000 com puter Refer to the appropriate steps in the following sections to install MediaDock 2000 software 3 ...

Page 31: ...he shipping carton Run the MediaDock 2000 Setup utility as follows NOTE When running Windows for Workgroups your NEC Versa 2000 computer lets you choose a mobile or docked configuration See Choosing a Configuration later in this section 1 Follow the instructions in Chapter 2 and dock your NEC Versa 2000 computer on your MediaDock 2000 Power on your computer 2 Boot into Windows if Windows is not al...

Page 32: ...ile the utility copies the required software into the specified subdirectory Read the screen that lets you know about changes made to the AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS files Click OK 8 Proceed as follows to load the audio drivers At the prompt remove the setup utility diskette Insert the MediaDock 2000 Audio Applications diskette 1 into the diskette drive and press En ter The first audio screen tell...

Page 33: ...io software at the next prompt Software installation Press Enter or click OK to accept the default directory PCAUDIO for loading the audio soft ware Press Enter again to create the directory Choose Complete Installation for the type of installation to follow At the prompt insert the MediaDock 2000 Audio Applications diskette 2 into the diskette drive and press Enter The audio software installs in ...

Page 34: ...p procedure as follows 1 Power on your NEC Versa 2000 computer as you would normally A menu similar to the following is displayed 1 MediaDock 2000 Configuration 2 Mobile Configuration 2 Enter the appropriate number for the configuration you want to use as follows MediaDock 2000 Configuration Use this configu ration when you dock your NEC Versa 2000 com puter on your MediaDock 2000 Mobile Configura...

Page 35: ...e Setup in Chapter 2 for instructions on docking your MediaDock 2000 2 When you first power on your NEC Versa 2000 com puter Windows 95 automatically recognizes the new hardware and automatically configures itself for use with the MediaDock 2000 For example Windows 95 displays messages indicating that your new hardware and audio drivers are installed However you will need to use the NEC MediaDock ...

Page 36: ... subdirectory in which to install the software Press Enter or click OK to accept the default subdirectory MD2000 Wait while the utility copies the required software into the specified subdirectory 8 When setup is complete remove the NEC MediaDock 2000 Setup Utility from the diskette drive Installation is complete 9 To access the online version of the NEC Versa Series MediaDock 2000 User s Guide th...

Page 37: ...se or decrease the volume of the sound coming from your MediaDock 2000 ESSCFG EXE allows you to change DMA and IRQ settings if your application requires that you do so Only change these settings if you try to run a DOS based application and you get no sound or poor sound from the MediaDock 2000 Changing the Volume Change speaker volume settings as follows 1 From the DOS prompt type the following a...

Page 38: ...number between 0 and 15 as the new setting The following example decreases the master volume to 3 and increases the wave volume to 14 ESSVOL V 3 W 14 When you finish using your DOS based application you do not need to reset the volume settings for Windows At boot up Windows specifies its own settings Changing IRQ and DMA Settings Before changing these settings check the documentation that came wit...

Page 39: ...s and call the appli cation manufacturer MediaDock 2000 default settings are as follows Board type SoundBlaster Pro Compatible IRQ 5 DMA 1 If your application indicates that it requires special settings proceed as follows 1 From the DOS prompt type the following and press Enter to change to the MD2000 directory cd MD2000 2 Display the current IRQ and DMA settings by typing the following and pressi...

Page 40: ...t appears in front of the option and press Enter Specify a new setting from the options displayed 4 When done select 4 to quit and use your DOS based application Go to Section 4 Using the MediaDock 2000 for informa tion on controlling MediaDock sound and CD ROM reader functionality ...

Page 41: ...ock 2000 volume via hardware or software See the following sections for complete in structions Using the Hardware to Adjust the Volume The MediaDock 2000 comes with a standard volume con trol The volume control lets you adjust the sound output by the MediaDock 2000 Move the control towards the front of the unit to decrease volume move the control towards the back to increase volume MediaDock 2000 ...

Page 42: ...me display 2 A volume control appears Use the VersaGlide on your Versa 2000 computer to move the volume control up to increase the volume down to decrease the volume Or select Mute to turn off sound completely 3 Click in the area outside the volume control to exit the volume control Using Windows for Workgroups Set the volume while running Windows for Workgroups as follows 1 Click on the Audio App...

Page 43: ...is docked and your computer is powered on Use the CD ROM reader to load and start programs from a compact disc CD You can also use the CD ROM reader to play your audio CDs see Audio CDs in this chapter The quad speed CD ROM reader is fully compatible with Kodak Multisession Photo CDs and standard audio CDs The CD ROM reader operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using con...

Page 44: ...M reader volume control This control adjusts the sound for headphones plugged into the CD ROM reader headphone jack only Pull the control towards the front of the MediaDock 2000 to decrease sound back to increase sound CD busy lamp lights during data read operations Do not eject the CD or turn off the MediaDock 2000 when the indicator is lit Stop eject button ejects or retracts the CD tray Press t...

Page 45: ... started These include American Heritage Talking Dictionary from Sofkey Smithsonian s America from Creative Media To insert a CD into the CD ROM reader follow these steps 1 Press the stop eject button A CD tray emerges from the reader door Pressing the stop eject button Stop Eject Button ...

Page 46: ...res sion in the tray Loading a CD into the reader 3 Press the stop eject button again The reader automati cally pulls in the tray To remove a CD simply press the stop eject button and re move the CD when the tray slides out Press the stop eject button again to close the reader door ...

Page 47: ...ress the Stop Eject button and insert an audio CD into the tray Press the button again so the tray retracts into the reader 2 From the Program Manager select the Main program group 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 Click OK If you see the prompt that the mcicda drv is already on the sys...

Page 48: ...on 4 From the Device drop down menu select CD Audio 5 From the media player control panel that appears click on the play button Use the slide bar displayed to specify a particular track on the CD Using Audio CDs under Windows 95 Follow these instructions to play audio CDs while running Windows 95 For more details see your Microsoft Win dows 95 User s Guide 1 Insert the audio CD into the CD ROM rea...

Page 49: ...CD 1 Press the Stop Eject button to open the CD tray Insert a CD into the tray Press the Stop Eject button to close the CD tray 2 Follow the installation instructions that come with your CD ROM title For example you will have to enter the drive letter assigned to the CD ROM reader NOTE The drive letter assigned to the CD ROM drive is usually d if running Windows 95 f if run ning Windows for Workgr...

Page 50: ...k on the Windows 95 Taskbar and select Proper ties 3 When the Taskbar Properties menu opens left click on the Start Menu Programs tab 4 Click Add 5 Click on Browse and select the command you used to install the game Click Open Or you can refer to the instructions that came with the game and type it in 6 Select Next 7 Scroll to the folder that you want the icon to appear in on your Start Menu 8 Cre...

Page 51: ...indows appear 16 Add the following to the bottom line of your config sys file device c md2000 mtmcda1 sys d mtmide01 17 Add the following to the bottom line of your auto exec bat file c md2000 mscdex exe dmtmide01 A 1 18 Select OK Select OK again 19 Close the Explore window 20 Select OK on the Taskbar properties window 21 From the Start Menu select the folder where you placed the game You will see...

Page 52: ...ys pick up the disc by its edges Handle a disc by its edges Avoid scratching or soiling the side of the disc that has no printing or writing on it This is the data side of the disc Do not write on or apply labels to either side of the disc Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or high temperatures ...

Page 53: ...er re cord cleaner static repellent or any other chemical on the disc Chemicals and cleaners can damage the disc Emergency Eject Use the following procedure to manually remove a disc from the CD ROM reader if the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs 1 Turn off computer power and unplug the MediaDock 2000 2 Locate the emergency eject hole Opening the dust door Emergency ...

Page 54: ...4 14 Using the MediaDock 2000 3 Insert a tiny screwdriver jeweler type screwdriver into the eject hole Turn the screwdriver clockwise until the disc tray emerges ...

Page 55: ...e connection of a number of external options including the following Headphones external speakers Line In Microphone Line Out External keyboard mouse Joystick Serial device Parallel printer External monitor This chapter describes how to connect these options to your MediaDock 2000 5 ...

Page 56: ...k 2000 NOTE The following procedure describes installing headphones Use the same procedure for installing external speakers External speakers connect to the same port Connect headphones as follows 1 Locate the headphone port on the MediaDock 2000 base 2 Insert the headphone jack into the port Headphone port on the MediaDock 2000 base ...

Page 57: ...3 LINE IN DEVICE Follow these steps to connect a line in device to the Medi aDock 2000 1 Locate the line in port on the rear of the MediaDock 2000 2 Insert the line in cable into the port Line In port on the MediaDock 2000 ...

Page 58: ... record only mono sound when us ing a microphone for recording with the MediaDock 2000 If you experience audio feedback during use move the microphone away from the MediaDock 2000 1 Locate the microphone port on the MediaDock 2000 base 2 Insert the microphone jack into the port Microphone port on the MediaDock 2000 Microphone Port ...

Page 59: ...T DEVICE Follow these steps to connect a line out device to the Medi aDock 2000 1 Locate the line out port on the rear of the MediaDock 2000 2 Insert the line out cable into the port Line Out port on the MediaDock 2000 Line Out Port ...

Page 60: ...RD Follow these steps to connect an external PS 2 keyboard to the MediaDock 2000 1 Locate the PS 2 keyboard port on the rear of the Medi aDock 2000 2 Insert the keyboard cable into the connector Keyboard port on the MediaDock 2000 Keyboard Port ...

Page 61: ...SE Follow these steps to connect an external PS 2 mouse to the MediaDock 2000 1 Locate the PS 2 mouse port on the rear of the Medi aDock 2000 2 Insert the keyboard cable into the connector PS 2 mouse port on the MediaDock 2000 PS 2 Mouse Port ...

Page 62: ...VICE Follow these steps to connect a joystick MIDI device to the MediaDock 2000 1 Locate the joystick port on the rear of the MediaDock 2000 2 Insert the joystick cable into the joystick port Joystick port on the MediaDock 2000 Joystick Port ...

Page 63: ...E Follow these steps to connect a serial device to the Medi aDock 2000 1 Locate the serial device port on the rear of the Medi aDock 2000 2 Insert the serial device cable into the serial port Serial port on the MediaDock 2000 Serial Port ...

Page 64: ...e steps to connect a parallel device like a par allel printer to the MediaDock 2000 1 Locate the parallel port on the rear of the MediaDock 2000 2 Insert the parallel device cable into the parallel port Parallel port on the MediaDock 2000 Parallel Port ...

Page 65: ...ps to connect an external monitor to the MediaDock 2000 1 Locate the external monitor port on the rear of the Me diaDock 2000 2 Insert the external monitor cable into the external moni tor port External monitor port on the MediaDock 2000 External Monitor Port ...

Page 66: ...akers Two channels software volume control Wave Audio compatible A D D A converter Up to 44 1 KHz sampling frequency 16 bit CD quality Quad Speed CD ROM Reader Data capacity 540 megabytes MB disc maximum Data transfer rate 600 kilobytes KB second mode 1 or 700 kilobytes KB second mode 2 Burst transfer rate PIO mode 3 Access time 250 msec Memory buffer 128 KB Interface IDE Photo CD Compatibility Mu...

Page 67: ...put source for another audio system Connect this port to a Line In port on another audio system to play or record PS 2 type Keyboard Port Lets you add an external keyboard PS 2 type Mouse Port Lets you add an external mouse Joystick MIDI port If you are using a joystick or MIDI device install the device in this port Serial Port Use this port to install any serial RS232 C devices Parallel Port Use ...

Page 68: ...Power Consumption 70W maximum Frequency 50 60 Hz Output Voltage 12 0 V 3 5 A 19 0 V 2 2 A Dimensions Height 4 8 in 122 mm Width 18 2 in 458 mm Depth 14 1 in 359 mm Weight 9 14 lb 4 15 kg Environmental Requirements Operating Requirements Temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Humidity 20 to 80 noncondensing Storage Requirements Temperature 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C Humidity 10 to 85 noncondensing ...

Page 69: ...A 4 Specifications Provided Software MediaDock 2000 Setup Utility Audio drivers American Heritage Talking Dictionary from Sofkey Smithsonian s America from Creative Media ...

Page 70: ... this appendix PROBLEM CHECKLIST Check the items in the following list if you cannot get your MediaDock 2000 to work properly If these do not help continue to the Troubleshooting section of this appendix Check that your NEC Versa 2000 computer is connected properly to your MediaDock 2000 Check that your NEC Versa 2000 computer power is turned on Verify that the electrical outlet to which the Media...

Page 71: ...in another electri cal device such as a lamp Check that the docking lever is pulled all the way back Try removing the AC power cable from the AC outlet reattaching it and powering on again No sound can be heard from the MediaDock 2000 speakers Check the volume control Push the volume control lever towards the back of the MediaDock 2000 to increase the volume The MediaDock 2000 volume control does ...

Page 72: ...r system Select the MEDIADOCK 2000 configuration at boot up using Windows for Work groups only If you do not see a menu that lets you choose the MediaDock 2000 configuration see Chapter 3 for information about setting up your software You cannot play the Audio CDs Follow the instructions for playing audio CDs given in Chapter 4 under Audio CDs IF YOU NEED HELP If you have a problem with your Media...

Page 73: ...ject 4 13 4 14 inserting 4 4 4 5 removing 4 6 Changing IRQ and DMA settings 3 9 Changing the volume using hardware 4 1 using software 4 2 Choosing a configuration Windows for Workgroups 3 5 Cleaning the MediaDock 2000 2 14 Connecting NEC Versa 2000 2 5 options 5 1 Connecting options external monitor 5 11 external PS 2 keyboard 5 6 external PS 2 mouse 5 7 headphones 5 2 joystick 5 8 line in device ...

Page 74: ...vers for Windows for Workgroups 4 7 Locking latches 1 3 1 5 M MediaDock 2000 care 2 13 front features 1 4 rear features 1 6 side features 1 4 software setup 3 1 specifications A 1 MediaDock 2000 connection locking notch 2 7 Microphone connection 5 4 Microphone port 1 6 A 2 MIDI A 2 Mid range speakers 1 3 Mouse port 1 7 A 2 MS DOS mode 4 10 Multimedia ports 1 3 Musical instrument device interface M...

Page 75: ...tting up 2 1 Setup utility Windows for Workgroups 3 2 Windows 95 3 6 Software setup MediaDock 2000 3 1 Solving problems B 1 Sound system specifications A 1 Speaker sound mute 4 2 Speakers 1 3 Specifications A 1 Storage environment 2 2 A 3 Storage precautions 2 13 T Taking care of the MediaDock 2000 2 13 Troubleshooting B 2 Turning off power 2 10 Turning on power 2 9 U Undocking the NEC Versa 2000 ...