NEC VERSA SX HARD DISK DRIVE, User Manual

Page 1: ...ackard Bell Way Sacramento CA 95828 0903 1 800 632 4525 declare that the product NEC Versa SX 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 2: ...tem 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 NEC CSD To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice Reproduction of this ...

Page 3: ...m from customizing your notebook s parameters and power management settings to creating vivid presentations Chapter 4 Using the Hardware for an understanding of NEC Versa features and functionality You ll learn how to swap VersaBay III devices install PC cards and upgrade your system memory Chapter 5 Using External Devices to master procedures for connecting external devices like an external monit...

Page 4: ... this guide as easy to use as possible text is set up as follows 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 situations that can damage the system hardware or software Note Notes give particularly important information about whatever is being described Names of ...

Page 5: ...e card provides an easy to carry reference to LED meanings controls function key combinations and NEC CSD help numbers The quick reference card does not ship with some systems purchased outside of the United States The NEC Help Center is a fully navigational HTML based document containing multimedia elements a full search capability and all of the information about your NEC Versa that you find in ...

Page 6: ...of the System 1 15 2 Getting Started Power Sources for Your NEC Versa 2 2 Using the AC Adapter 2 2 Powering On 2 4 Using the Main Battery Pack 2 5 Determining Battery Status 2 6 When to Change the Battery 2 8 Battery Handling 2 8 Replacing the Battery 2 9 Battery Precautions 2 11 Recharging Battery Precautions 2 12 Extending Battery Life 2 12 NEC VersaBay III and Adapter Kit 2 12 Internal Batterie...

Page 7: ... STF Feature 3 17 Updating the BIOS 3 18 Performing the BIOS Update 3 19 Windows Introduction 3 20 Windows 95 3 20 Windows NT 3 21 NEC CSD Utilities 3 22 NEC Customize Utility 3 22 HDPREPEZ Utility 3 23 Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 95 3 23 Using HDPREPEZ in Windows NT 3 24 NEC Help Center 3 24 Software Applications and Drivers 3 25 Using the Applications and Drivers CD 3 26 Launching the Applications...

Page 8: ...Changing the Auto Play Setting 4 14 DVD ROM Reader 4 14 PC Cards 4 15 PC Card Slots 4 15 Inserting a PC Card 4 15 Removing a Card 4 16 CardWizard Services 4 17 Communication Cards 4 17 Storage Cards 4 18 Other Cards 4 18 IR Port 4 18 Increasing System Storage and Memory 4 19 Hard Disk 4 20 Memory Module Installation 4 20 Switch Settings 4 23 Changing Switch Settings 4 24 5 Using External Devices E...

Page 9: ...media Applications 6 5 7 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist 7 2 Start Up Problems 7 4 Post Error Messages 7 4 Using the Product Recovery CD 7 8 Full Express Restore 7 9 Partition Restore 7 12 If You Need Assistance 7 14 8 Getting Services and Support Quick Reference Chart 8 2 NEC NOW 8 3 NEC CSD Web Site 8 3 NEC CSD FTP Site 8 4 NEC CSD FaxFlash Service 8 4 E mail fax To Support Services 8 ...

Page 10: ...evices A 4 Adjust Your Screen or Monitor A 5 Vary Your Workday A 6 Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A 7 B Specifications System Components B 2 Memory Map B 9 Interrupt Controllers B 10 C Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse C 2 Display C 3 PC Cards C 4 Diskette Drive C 9 Booting C 11 Power Management C 13 Miscellaneous C 16 Glossary Index ...

Page 11: ... NEC Versa Getting to Know Your NEC Versa NEC Versa SX Around the Front of the System Around the Back of the System Around the Left Side of the System Around the Right Side of the System Around the Bottom of the System ...

Page 12: ...hat comes with your computer your NEC Versa SX notebook computer is ready to go To get started look at the following Read Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment 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 developing nerve muscle or tendon disorders Take the Online System Tour to get...

Page 13: ...he latest Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI architecture In addition your system provides a high performance hard disk drive diskette drive or SuperDisk and PC card support Most models are equipped with a 24X CD ROM reader or an optional DVD module As a multimedia system your NEC Versa also provides the tools needed to create and present impressive images using video clips To get comfortable w...

Page 14: ... Panel Your NEC Versa SX comes with a color LCD panel that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position Depending on the model your system is equipped with a 13 3 inch color Thin Film Transistor TFT Extended Graphics Array XGA panel a 14 1 inch color Thin Film Transistor TFT Extended Graphics Array XGA panel To adjust the LCD panel brightness Press the Fn F8 and Fn F9 functions keys to adjust...

Page 15: ...e features are described after the figure Control panel A LCD Panel B Power Sleep Button C LED Control Panel D Speaker E Microphone F Power Status LEDs G VersaGlide H Keyboard Operating Status LEDs keeps you informed of your NEC Versa s current operating status See the following figure and list for each icon s meaning ...

Page 16: ...rd Drive lights when the NEC Versa writes or reads data from the hard drive VersaBay III lights when the NEC Versa writes data to or retrieves data from a device in the VersaBay III Caps Lock lights when Caps Lock is in effect Scroll Lock lights when Scroll Lock is in effect Num Lock lights when Num Lock mode is active ...

Page 17: ...r Sleep button to power on power off and to put the computer into Suspend mode Your NEC Versa ships with the power on and power off function to use the Sleep functionality refer to BIOS Setup in Chapter 3 for setting up the Power Sleep functions Press the Power Sleep button to power on Hold the Power Sleep button in place for 5 or more seconds to power off Hold the Power Sleep button in place for ...

Page 18: ...system status Use the Fn Power Sleep key combination to initiate a manual save to file Hold the Smart power Switch Power Sleep button in place to resume from a save to file You can find more detailed information on using Suspend mode in Chapter 3 Using the Software Keyboard 85 keys with the standard QWERTY key layout See Chapter 4 for complete details Models purchased outside of the U S and Canada...

Page 19: ... Note When both the primary and a secondary battery are installed the power status LED indicates the total primary plus secondary battery status Battery Charging LED lights green for secondary battery or amber to indicate primary battery charging activity Microphone A strategically positioned built in microphone allows you to record monophonic sound directly into your notebook computer See Chapter...

Page 20: ...rt C Parallel Port D External Monitor E Expansion Port F DC Power Port G Tilt Feet H Docking Notches PS 2 Port Use the standard PS 2 port to connect an external PS 2 style mouse or a PS 2 style keyboard to the system With an optional Y cable adapter you can connect both a mouse and a keyboard at the same time Serial Port Use this port to connect an external modem or other serial device Parallel Po...

Page 21: ...SX options including the NEC Versa Dock and the NEC PortBar CAUTION Only dock the NEC Versa SX or NEC Versa LX systems on the NEC Versa Dock The cover of the docking station is specially designed to allow for proper system cooling DC Power Port Use the power jack to attach the NEC Versa to a DC power source such as the AC adapter or the optional DC car adapter Tilt Feet Use to elevate the back of ...

Page 22: ... connect an external microphone for monophonic recording or amplification through the unit Plugging in an external microphone disables the built in microphone Line In 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 Headphones Speakers Lets you connect external headphones or speakers to y...

Page 23: ...tional USB hub to your NEC Versa Fan Vents Allow your system to cool properly and maintain a safe operating temperature CAUTION Always keep the fan vents clear to allow proper system cooling Kensington Lock slot Lets you provide added security by installing an optional Kensington Lock PC card slots Provides two slots for inserting two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card ...

Page 24: ...e figure Right side features A VersaBay III NEC VersaBay III A diskette drive 24X CD ROM reader an SuperDisk drive or a DVD module comes installed in the NEC VersaBay III on the right side of your system The VersaBay III lets you add options including an optional second Li Ion battery or an additional hard disk drive See Customizing Your System with the VersaBay III in Chapter 4 ...

Page 25: ...attery E VersaBay III Device F VersaBay Release Latches Memory Expansion Bay Cover Opens with a coin screw to access two RAM expansion sockets for small outline double inline memory modules Battery Contains the system s main battery and is part of the exterior of the notebook It is a nine cell Lithium Ion Li Ion battery with built in battery gauge NEC VersaBay III Release Latches Allows you to rem...

Page 26: ...2 Getting Started Power Sources for Your NEC Versa System Care Introducing the Software Traveling with your NEC Versa ...

Page 27: ...he system Using the AC Adapter Use the AC adapter and power cable that came with your NEC Versa to run your computer on alternating current AC power or to recharge the battery packs Use the AC adapter whenever a wall outlet is nearby Keep the adapter connected whenever possible The AC adapter charges the battery whether or not you are using the NEC Versa or have the system powered on WARNING Do no...

Page 28: ...C source Connect the AC adapter as follows 1 Connect the AC adapter cable to the power port on the back of your NEC Versa 2 Plug one end of the AC power cable into the AC adapter and the other end into a properly grounded 100 or 240 volt wall outlet Note The AC power cable type that your system uses depends on the country where you are using it Contact the local dealer to purchase the correct powe...

Page 29: ...dapter cool properly during use Powering On Power on the system as follows 1 Locate the latch on the front of the LCD panel slide it to the right and raise the panel 2 Locate the Power Sleep button and press it to turn on system power For additional information about the Power Sleep button and power LED s refer to Chapter 1 Introducing the NEC Versa ...

Page 30: ...to help you keep track of the main or an optional battery s power level These include the power status LED described in Chapter 1 and SystemSoft s Powerprofiler for Windows NT systems only described later in this chapter Both provide important battery status information When battery power is very low the power LED flashes amber When battery power gets low do either of the following Press the Power...

Page 31: ...e heat Keep metal objects away from the battery terminals to prevent a short circuit Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay Read the precautions printed on the battery and in the Online System Information Determining Battery Status You can determine battery status via the power status LED on the Battery or via the Battery Meter provided within the Windows 95 operating syste...

Page 32: ...em access the Battery Meter via Start from the desktop select Settings select Control Panel and then the Power icon This will show you the total power remaining click the show battery meter on taskbar to have easy access to this information from the taskbar In the Windows NT operating system access the battery status via Start slide to the Programs group then slide to PowerProfiler for Windows NT ...

Page 33: ...oms indicate that battery life is nearing an end Replace batteries that display these symptoms Shorter work times Discoloration warping Hot to the touch Strange odor Battery Handling Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery Use only the battery designed for your system in the NEC Versa SX Mixing other manufacturer s batteries or using a combination of very old and new batter...

Page 34: ...ther manufacturer s battery or using a combination of very old and new batteries can deteriorate battery and equipment performance 1 Save your files exit Windows and press the Fn and Power button to suspend or turn off system power 2 Close the LCD and turn the system over 3 Slide and hold the battery latch and lift the edge of the battery out of the notebook as shown below Removing battery A Batte...

Page 35: ...inside the battery bay at the end opposite the terminals Fit the battery alignment tabs into the grooves inside the bay Lower the battery into the battery compartment while at the same time slide the battery lock lever out of the way and press gently to secure the terminal connections Release the lock latch and your NEC Versa battery is installed Reinstalling battery ...

Page 36: ...rs Temperatures over 140º F 60ºC may cause damage Do not drop or impact the battery Do 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 discolored overheats or emits a foul odor Keep the battery dry and away from water Keep metal objects away from battery terminals Metal objects in ...

Page 37: ...s main battery One way is to keep the LCD brightness at a low setting You can adjust the setting by pressing the function keys Fn F8 or Fn F9 Windows 95 systems only NEC VersaBay III and Adapter Kit The NEC VersaBay III Battery and Adapter Kit provides a second Lithium Ion Li Ion battery and adapter to use in your NEC Versa SX Series computer Inserting a second fully charged battery increases batt...

Page 38: ... technician can replace the CMOS battery for you Bridge Battery The bridge battery saves your system status in Suspend mode for up to five minutes This gives you time to install a fully charged battery or plug in AC power when your battery charge becomes low Only an authorized NEC CSD service technician can change a bridge battery CAUTION Connect your NEC Versa system to AC power for a full 24 hou...

Page 39: ...g the AC adapter cord into an easily accessible outlet It is important to be able to easily shut off power to the computer by unplugging the AC adapter Avoid dropping or bumping the computer or the AC adapter Do not stack heavy objects on the computer the AC adapter or the battery packs Avoid moving the NEC Versa during system operation especially while the hard disk or diskette drive is being acc...

Page 40: ...ore cleaning it Avoid exposing the NEC Versa or AC adapter to extreme changes in temperature or humidity If it is unavoidable allow your NEC Versa to adjust to room temperature before use When cleaning the system use a soft clean dry cloth Avoid wiping the display surface with abrasive material including rough fabric Do not use a cleaning solution this may damage the notebook s plastic If the AC a...

Page 41: ...magnetic fields Keep the system and its components away from organic solvents or corrosive gases Avoid leaving the system and its components in direct sunlight or near heat sources Routine Cleaning Clean or dust your system as follows CAUTION Never use harsh solutions household cleaners or spray cleaners that contain caustic materials on the NEC Versa computer These cleaners are usually high in al...

Page 42: ... NEC Versa The NEC Versa SX computer makes a natural traveling companion Using a battery you can use the computer anywhere you go Here is some information you might find helpful when taking the NEC Versa on the road Carry an extra charged battery pack and its VersaBay III adapter for additional battery power Check that you have everything you need before you leave on a trip Be sure you have all th...

Page 43: ... Brazil India Madeira and South Africa To use your system overseas you need an adapter plug There are five different plugs available worldwide You can buy these at an electronics supply store Checklists The following 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...

Page 44: ...rged system Inspectors want to see the screen display a message The boot message is usually sufficient If your system is fully charged the inspection only takes a minute or so Otherwise be prepared to attach 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 Insert a fully charged battery to make su...

Page 45: ...3 Using the Software BIOS Setup Windows Introduction NEC CSD Utilities NEC Help Center Software Applications ...

Page 46: ...mance needs with power conservation How to Enter the BIOS Setup Access the BIOS utility at power on Just press F2 when the following prompt appears Press ESC for Boot Messages F2 for Setup When you press F2 to enter BIOS Setup the system interrupts the Power On Self Test POST and displays the current CMOS RAM available settings If the system detects an error during POST it prompts you with a doubl...

Page 47: ...ined How to Use BIOS Setup The following sections describe how to use BIOS Setup including these topics Looking at screens Using keys Checking and setting system parameters ESC Exit F3 F4 Color F10 Save Exit Sel Advanced CMOS setup for configuring system options AMIBIOS HIFLEX SETUP UTILITY VERSION X XX C 1996 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved NEC Versa SX BIOS Version Standard CMOS Setu...

Page 48: ...ea lists alternate settings Key Legend The bottom right corner of the screen These lines display the keys that move the cursor and select parameters Options that are grayed out are not available for the current selection AMIBIOS SETUP ADVANCED CMOS SETUP C 1996 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved LCD Panel View Expansion OFF PS 2 Port Hot Swap Enabled Internal Mouse Enabled ESC Exit PgUp P...

Page 49: ...r example for System Time Tab moves the cursor from hour to minute to second Esc Exits the current screen and returns to the Main Menu screen From the Main Menu screen displays the prompt Quit without saving F3 F4 Changes the screen color Checking Setting System Parameters See the following table for a list of parameters their factory default settings and alternate settings A description of each s...

Page 50: ...MB 5 25 1 44 MB 3 5 Diskette Drive B 1 Not installed 1 2 MB 5 25 1 44 MB 3 5 Not installed Internal Auto Not installed User defined Auto CD ROM LS 120 VersaBay 1 Auto Not installed User defined Auto CD ROM LS 120 DS VersaBay 1 Auto Not installed User defined Auto CD ROM LS 120 DS Internal 1 Auto Not installed User defined CD ROM LS 120 Advanced CMOS Setup LCD Panel View Expansion Off On Off PS 2 P...

Page 51: ...Under AC Off On Off Power Savings Level Longest Life Off Custom High Perform Longest Life Hard Disk Time out 1 2 min Off 5 seconds 30 seconds 45 seconds 1 minutes 2 minuets 4 minutes 6 minutes 8 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes Video Time out 4 2 min Off 30 seconds 45 seconds 1 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 8 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes Peripheral Time out 4 On Off On Audio Device Time out ...

Page 52: ... minutes LCD Suspend Resume Off On Off Suspend Option Suspend STF Suspend Auto Save To File Enabled Disabled Enabled Panel Brightness Auto User Defined Auto Suspend Warning Tone Enabled Disabled Enabled Modem Ring Resume Enabled Enabled Disabled Wake Up Alarm Disabled Enabled Disabled Resume Alarm Time 5 8 00 AM 12 00 AM to 11 55 PM 5 min increments Power Savings Power Management Timeout Off Longe...

Page 53: ...r Password 3 Boot Password Required 4 Yes No Resume Password Required 4 Yes No Power Management Timeout Off High Performance Boot Device Setup Setup Question Default Options Quick Boot Enabled Disabled Enabled Docking Station Video Dock Stn Portable Dock Stn BootUp Num Lock Auto Off On Auto 1 st Boot Device 6 LS 120 CD ROM SCSI Network Disabled IDE HD Floppy 2 nd Boot Device 6 CD ROM Disabled IDE ...

Page 54: ... DS VersaBay Internal 3 rd IDE Hard Drive DS Internal DS VersaBay Internal VersaBay 4 rd IDE Hard Drive DS VersaBay DS VersaBay Internal VersaBay Peripheral Setup Setup Question Default Options Internal Hard Drive Enabled Disabled Enabled USB Controller Disabled Enabled Disabled Serial Port Auto Disabled COM1 IRQ4 COM2 IRQ3 COM3 IRQ4 COM4 IRQ3 Auto PnP OS Setup Parallel Port Auto Disabled LPT1 LPT...

Page 55: ...Drive Only one IDE device is allowed to be bootable Appears only when configured by Windows 95 device manager BIOS Setup Menus Read the following descriptions for explanations of items that appear in the BIOS Setup menus as listed in the preceding table See the item specific help that appears on the Setup screen for more details Standard CMOS Setup When you select the Standard CMOS Setup screen yo...

Page 56: ...Advanced CMOS settings let you define the following functions LCD Panel View Expansion Specifies whether the panel view is reduced off or expanded on PS 2 Port Hot Swap Specifies whether or not you can swap a PS 2 device during system operation Internal Mouse Specifies whether or not you can use both the internal and the external mouse System Security Setup Change Supervisor Password Allows you to...

Page 57: ...o lock the power switch setting when the LCD panel is closed Power Management Under AC Specifies whether to enable power management features when AC power is in use When AC power is connected to your NEC Versa system power management is usually disabled If you enable this parameter the system automatically activates the power management profile you set even when AC power is used Power Savings Leve...

Page 58: ...r management mode In Suspend after a specified amount of inactivity your NEC Versa shuts down all devices as you specified in Power Management Setup or applies default timeouts All your data is automatically recovered from where you left off when you Resume Automatic STF After 30 minutes in Suspend mode the current file is automatically saved to a special file on the hard disk and the system shuts...

Page 59: ...mLock is On or Off at system startup Boot Devices Specifies the sequence of boot devices and whether or not the system attempts to boot from a device other than those specified Other Boot Devices Allows you to specify IDE devices as bootable devices Peripherals Setup The Peripherals Setup menu displays the connection locations between the system and the Input Output I O ports This menu also lets y...

Page 60: ...on with Defaults Loads default settings Save Settings and Exit Accepts changes made to current settings saves to CMOS and exits BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving Reverts to previously selected settings and exits Setup Password Protection Your NEC Versa supports a password for system security on several levels Once you set a password you must enter it before you can enter BIOS Setup access the system ...

Page 61: ... present environment Off Works well in an office environment while powering your NEC Versa SX with AC power Using the Save to File STF Feature STF protects the integrity of your working files For example if you are called away from your NEC Versa and Suspend mode is selected with auto Save to File active your system automatically goes into Suspend mode after 10 minutes After 30 minutes if you don ...

Page 62: ...the system the NEC Versa automatically performs a Save to File Updating the BIOS Use the BIOS Update Diskette BUDLite to update your NEC Versa system BIOS Specifically the BIOS is the code transmitted onto the ROM Read Only Memory on your system Note You only need to update the BIOS if NEC CSD makes significant improvements or fixes to the current system BIOS Your authorized NEC CSD dealer or NEC ...

Page 63: ... similar to the following appears The NEC BIOS Update Utility should not be used to modify the BIOS in a Versa system which is docked If your Versa is docked please exit the BIOS Update Utility power down and undock your Versa before running the utility Plug in your AC cable before restarting the flash utility 3 Press Enter to continue The utility checks the currently installed BIOS version and th...

Page 64: ...fers its own look and tools through an easy to use graphical interface Windows 95 Windows 95 gives you the newest features offered by Microsoft including a Desktop with room to maneuver a Taskbar for quick navigation between open windows plug and play features online networking functions and more When you install Windows 95 the following icons are loaded on your desktop My Computer Provides access...

Page 65: ...tailed instructions on using Windows 95 Windows NT Windows NT allows you to run applications created specially for Windows NT and Windows 95 You can also run applications created for other versions of Windows MS DOS and character based MS OS 2 1 x as well as POSIX compliant applications Windows NT gives you the newest features offered by Microsoft including a desktop to maneuver a taskbar for quic...

Page 66: ...ently The NEC CSD utilities include NEC Customization Utility HDPREPEZ Utility for MS DOS and Windows NT NEC Customize Utility In Windows 95 systems and Windows NT systems the NEC Customize utility gives you the option to install NEC CSD custom wallpaper launch the Applications and Drivers CD install the drives to use the full functionality of Hot and Warm Swap Note For detailed installation proce...

Page 67: ...appropriate for your system Note For more details about the HDPREPEZ utility see the HDPREPEZ TXT file in the NECUTILS HDPREP directory Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 95 In Windows 95 run the HDPREPEZ utility if you increase the memory capacity in your NEC Versa beyond the factory installed base memory Follow these steps to run the HDPREPEZ utility 1 Power off and restart your NEC Versa 2 At the statem...

Page 68: ...ng message indicates that the system will reboot NEC Help Center The NEC Help Center is a fully navigational HTML based online document The Help Center includes multimedia elements a full search capability index and a glossary function The NEC Help Center includes the following sections The System Tour provides a multimedia version of system features and functions as described in Chapter 1 of the ...

Page 69: ...ions and Drivers A variety of software applications and drivers are provided on the Applications and Drivers CD for the NEC Versa LX SX that ships with your system These applications and drivers let you take full advantage of your system resources The rest of this chapter discusses each application and how to use the Applications and Drivers CD to install the software Once you have installed an ap...

Page 70: ... Drivers CD into the CD ROM reader 2 Double click the NEC Customize icon 3 Select Launch Applications and Drivers CD 4 Click Install to launch the CD The Applications and Drivers CD dialog box appears Installing the Software The Applications and Drivers CD dialog box consists of the following components Selection Tabs Located just below the title bar each tab represents a software category The sel...

Page 71: ... the Install button 4 Click the Install button to install your selection Follow the on screen instructions to install your selection 5 Click Exit to close the Applications and Drivers CD dialog box 6 Remove the CD from the CD ROM reader when the installation is complete Partition Magic Dividing a hard disk drive into several partitions lets you efficiently organize operating systems programs and d...

Page 72: ...he Partial Restore Choice on the Product Recovery CD Intel LANDesk Client Manager Intel LANDesk Client Manager provides the capability for managing a variety of components within a PC system These components include network interface cards memory modules printers and software applications LANDesk Client Manager uses the Desktop Management Interface DMI standard established by the Desktop Managemen...

Page 73: ...the online help that is available when you open Client Manager Note During the setup and installation of LANDesk Client Manager you may be prompted to install Microsoft s Internet Explorer Be sure to install Internet Explorer before installing LANDesk Client Manager After Internet Explorer is installed you must run the LANDesk Client Manager setup program again SystemSoft PowerProfiler SystemSoft ...

Page 74: ...rful PC to PC synchronization solution that enhances your productivity by letting you synchronize all your key data With Intellisync 97 for Windows you can Synchronize files drives and directories on two computers or in different partitions on a single computer Synchronize data between two Personal Information Managers PIMs Copy and move files on a remote system using an infrared device or a paral...

Page 75: ...you the content you want when you want it A integrated set of tools provides services ranging from basic email to exciting conferencing broadcasting and web authoring capabilities Netscape Navigator Netscape Navigator is one of the most popular software applications for browsing information on intranets or the Internet Information tools simplify access to favorite sites and provide one click acces...

Page 76: ...4 Using the Hardware LCD Panel Keyboard NEC VersaGlide NEC VersaBay III 24X CD ROM Reader DVD ROM Reader PC Card Slots IR Port Increasing System Storage and Memory Switch Settings ...

Page 77: ...and Fn F9 to decrease brightness There are a total of 8 settings for brightness Use a low brightness setting to conserve energy Keyboard The NEC Versa keyboard is equipped with many features These include Function keys Windows 95 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 figu...

Page 78: ...blue on the key For more information about each function key see the NEC Versa SX Quick Reference Card Function keys are application driven See the specific application s user guide for information about how each function key works within the application you are using The following function key combinations are preprogrammed for the NEC Versa SX computer Fn F3 toggles between three video modes LCD...

Page 79: ...oll lock off and on Fn Power Sleep button initiates a save to file on demand Saves your working environment to a reserved area on the hard drive An additional preprogrammed function key Fn Left Cntl simulates pressing the right control key for support of IBM 327x connections Numeric keypad Pressing NumLock on the keyboard activates the numeric keypad numbers and functions printed in blue on the ke...

Page 80: ...r example press Ctrl c means to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter c How the key combination works depends on the application you are running Typewriter keys The typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters Keys with blue printing on them behave differently when combined with control keys or the Fn key NEC VersaGlide The NEC VersaGlide is an easy way ...

Page 81: ...Button C Right Button Try all of the features and decide which you prefer If you find the double tap or any of the other features difficult to use go to the next section for general directions about adjusting the touchpad properties Note If you install another mouse driver over the shipping default some of the VersaGlide features such as double tap may be lost Making VersaGlide Adjustments The NEC...

Page 82: ...uld be relaxed and straight While using the keyboard and VersaGlide keep your shoulders 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 Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment for more information NEC VersaBay III The NEC VersaBay III is the drive bay on the r...

Page 83: ...attery pack a second hard disk drive a DVD drive the LS 120 SuperDisk drive a Weight Saver or a Zip drive Removing a Device from the VersaBay III Use the following steps to remove the standard diskette drive SuperDisk LS 120 drive or other device from the VersaBay III 1 Make sure the NEC Versa is powered off all options are disconnected and the LCD panel is closed ...

Page 84: ...te the VersaBay III release latches on the bottom of the unit VersaBay III release latches 4 Slide the locking latch towards the left of the system and hold it 5 Slide the release latch towards the rear of the system until the drive pops part way out of the unit 6 Continue to hold the release latch and pull the device the rest of the way out of the system ...

Page 85: ... show how to install the 24X CD ROM reader that ships standard with the system Use these steps to install other devices as well Note A CD ROM reader installed in the VersaBay III is specified as a master Your system must be powered off before removing or inserting devices in the VersaBay III 1 Make sure the NEC Versa is powered off all options are disconnected and the LCD panel is closed 2 Turn th...

Page 86: ... drive in the VersaBay III it is set as master Add another hard disk drive or second Li Ion battery pack as follows 1 Remove the standard diskette drive LS 120 drive or CD ROM reader from the VersaBay III as described in Removing a Device from the VersaBay III 2 Prepare your option for installation as follows To install a battery pack first connect it to the VersaBay adapter that came with the bat...

Page 87: ...he 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 are shown in the following figure Descriptions of these features follow 24X CD ROM reader A Release button B Status LED C Emergency Eject Hole Release Button ejects the CD tray Press this button when power is on to insert a CD into or remove a CD from th...

Page 88: ...Ds vibrate when playing This does not effect the CD ROM reader CD Care When handling CDs keep the following guidelines in mind Always pick up the 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 temperat...

Page 89: ...1702B line 6 Press the properties button at the bottom of the window and select the Settings tab 7 Proceed as follows To enable Auto Play click to add a check mark next to the line Auto insert notification To disable Auto Play click to remove the check mark next to the line Auto insert notification 8 Select OK twice to accept the settings in the Settings tab and exit the Properties window 9 To act...

Page 90: ...a These devices include peripheral devices such as modems LAN cards and storage cards Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC card follow these steps 1 Align the card so that the 68 pin connector points towards the slot and the arrow shows on the top face of the card 2 Slide the card into either slot by pushing open the bi fold slot covers A low tone followed by a high tone lets you know that the card ...

Page 91: ... for the CardWizard SystemSoft icon on the desktop Removing a Card Follow these steps to remove a PC card in Windows 95 and Windows NT 1 From the screen select My Computer and Control Panel Or you can also select the Taskbar PC card icon 2 Select the PC card icon 3 Select the PC card to remove and select Stop Windows 95 alerts you if any applications are still using the card If all applications us...

Page 92: ...tion Cards You can use both fax modem and network PC cards with your NEC Versa Here are some suggestions to help you get the best system performance Note If you are using this unit outside of the United States or Canada contact a local NEC CSD dealer for availability information Network Cards You can use a network card with your system to gain access to a local area network LAN You can insert a ne...

Page 93: ...delivery trucks Serial adds an extra serial communications port Multimedia combines animation and sound Audio enables the use of sound for example in voice mail IR Port The IR port on the front of your system lets your NEC Versa SX Series computer communicate with other devices that also use infrared technology The IR port is Infrared Data Association IrDA compatible You can easily transfer files ...

Page 94: ...et way from the IR peripheral device you are using Make sure there is no greater than a 30 angle between the computer and the device Using the IR port A IR Window Increasing System Storage and Memory As your needs grow and change you may need to add an optional hard disk drive with a greater capacity or additional memory Read the following sections to learn how to install an optional hard disk dri...

Page 95: ...depending on model The RAM combinations possible are 32 64 96 and 128 MB depending on which two of the listed small outline dual inline memory modules SO DIMM are used CAUTION Only install NEC CSD supplied approved memory module options Memory modules not supplied approved by NEC CSD may not function properly in the NEC Versa SX notebook computer 32 MB memory module 64 MB memory module 128 MB memo...

Page 96: ...e Memory module bay cover 5 Locate the lock notches and alignment key on the SO DIMM SO DIMM memory module A Contacts B Lock Notch 6 Locate the SO DIMM expansion port and proceed as follows Hold the SO DIMM at a 45 degree angle and align the SO DIMM contacts with the socket in the system Push the connector into the socket Press down on the edge of the SO DIMM opposite the contacts until the lock t...

Page 97: ...ed to remove one that is already installed do so as follows Press the locking tabs away from the sides of the SO DIMM and hold while gently lifting on the edge of the SO DIMM When the edge of the SO DIMM pops up and is at approximately a 60 degree angle pull the SO DIMM from the socket ...

Page 98: ...yboard Instructions for accessing the switches follow the section that explains updating the BIOS The following lists identifies each switch setting and its function Switch 1 Password Override Switch The default setting is OFF For example if you forget your password and cannot access the data on your NEC Versa change the setting to ON and your current password dissolves Switch 2 Keyboard type defa...

Page 99: ...tings 1 Make sure the system is powered off and that no peripheral devices are attached 2 Locate and remove the rubber cap and the Phillips head screw on the upper left hand corner of the keyboard cover of the NEC Versa Locating the rubber cap 3 Press down using slight pressure on the right hand side of the keyboard retainer and slide to the left ...

Page 100: ...LCD and slide the keyboard toward the LCD screen to release the tabs that secure it 5 Carefully tilt the keyboard and place it against the LCD panel Be careful not to twist or disconnect the keyboard cable WARNING Be careful not to disconnect the keyboard or keyboard cable entirely from the system ...

Page 101: ...he dip switch block Using a fine tipped object change the appropriate switch to the required setting See Switch Settings for dip switch functions and settings CAUTION Never use a pencil to change switch settings Residue from the pencil can damage the system ...

Page 102: ...Reassemble the system as follows Reposition the keyboard and align the tabs with the grooves in the system Reseat the keyboard in its original position Replace the keyboard retainer on the system Replace the screw and insert the rubber cap ...

Page 103: ...5 Using External Devices External Monitor Printer External Keyboard Mouse External Bar Code Scanner External Audio Options USB Devices NEC Versa Dock NEC Versa PortBar ...

Page 104: ...to your NEC Versa 1 Check that the NEC Versa is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off 2 Open the left most port cover on the back of the system 3 Attach the 15 pin cable connector to the monitor port on the system Secure the cable connection with the screws provided Connecting a monitor 4 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 5 Follow any...

Page 105: ...ith a male 25 pin connector for the system and for most parallel printers a Centronics compatible 36 pin connector Note When you connect a printer be sure to install the appropriate printer driver through the Windows control panel Connect a parallel device to your NEC Versa as follows 1 Check that power to both the NEC Versa and the device is off 2 Open the port cover on the back of the system and...

Page 106: ...ce Note Check that 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 Note When you connect a printer be sure to install the appropriate printer driver through the Windows Control Panel ...

Page 107: ...tor with the serial port on the system Secure the connection with the screws provided 4 Align and connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port on the device Secure the connections with the screws provided Connecting a serial device 5 Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall outlet 6 Turn on power to the system and the device Note Make sure your printer is on...

Page 108: ... Chapter 3 The Internal Mouse parameter in the Advanced CMOS Setup section of the BIOS Setup parameters allows you to enable or disable the VersaGlide touchpad To attach both an external keyboard and an external mouse at the same time use one of the following options NEC Y adapter NEC Versa Dock or NEC Versa PortBar Note If you purchased this product outside the U S or Canada contact the local NEC...

Page 109: ...th your option External Bar Code Scanner You can use an external bar code scanner using a PS 2 style connector with your NEC Versa s Plug and Play feature You can still use the system keyboard while a scanner is connected To connect a bar code scanner follow the instructions under External Keyboard Mouse External Audio Options The NEC Versa comes equipped with built in audio ports that let you rec...

Page 110: ... on the side of the NEC Versa Audio ports A Microphone B Line In C Headphones Speaker D Volume Knob E USB Port F Fan Vent 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 may also h...

Page 111: ...e digital cameras scanners printers CD ROM drives modems keyboards and game devices USB device USB devices called USB hubs can serve as connection ports for other USB peripherals Only one device needs to be plugged into your NEC Versa Additional peripherals can be connected in a daisy chain configuration where one device is connected to another in a series Up to 127 devices can be connected togeth...

Page 112: ...See the NEC Versa Dock User s Guide for instructions on connecting and using the docking station CAUTION Only dock the NEC Versa SX computer on an NEC Versa Dock The cover is specially designed to allow for proper cooling during system operation NEC Versa PortBar The NEC Versa PortBar duplicates the ports found on the back of your NEC Versa SX system providing the following and an additional USB p...

Page 113: ...es 5 11 DC In Port Keep the PortBar in your office connected to peripherals while you take your NEC Versa on the road See the instruction sheet that comes with the PortBar for details about connecting and using the PortBar ...

Page 114: ...6 Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications ...

Page 115: ...as tape cassettes VCRs and CD players through the Line In port Microphone level inputs come through the microphone port Note When using the built in microphone make sure the speaker volume is turned down before enabling the microphone or feedback may occur To record access Microsoft Sound Recorder located in Accessories under the Multimedia group and select Sound Recorder This program provides the...

Page 116: ...disk The audio signal from the CD ROM reader connects directly to your NEC Versa Simply follow the instructions in Recording to record sound from your CD player Microphone You can capture and record sounds through the internal microphone on the NEC Versa or through an external microphone that connects to the system through the microphone port You can record voice overs for narration reminders or s...

Page 117: ... left side of the NEC Versa Adjust the volume with the audio software on the NEC Versa to the maximum and then you will have the full range of adjustment using the volume knob Using the Built In Speakers The NEC Versa has built in stereo speakers that are always available Adjust the volume through the software or with the volume control knob located on the left side of the NEC Versa Note The inter...

Page 118: ...rnal CRT monitor The NEC Versa XGA TFT display has high resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels Using Digital Video Files With commercial video capture hardware and application software you can plug any video device including VCRs televisions camcorders and laser disc players into your NEC Versa and record motion graphics to your hard drive Using Animation Files You can create a dynamic presentation using...

Page 119: ...on 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 ...

Page 120: ...7 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Start Up Problems Using the Product Recovery CD If You Need Assistance ...

Page 121: ... 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 brightness control is adjusted properly If using battery power check that the battery pack is properly inserted and fully charged ...

Page 122: ...en press the Suspend button to resume operation Battery power does not last long Use power saving modes Fully charge and discharge the battery several times to recondition it Replace the battery Information on the LCD is difficult to see Adjust the brightness control An optional component does not work Make sure the component is securely installed or connected Verify that the system parameter for ...

Page 123: ... 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 SX Series computer has a built in checking progra...

Page 124: ...ve to replace the CMOS battery CMOS Checksum Failure After CMOS RAM values are saved a checksum value is generated for error checking The previous value is different from the current value Run Setup to reset the value CMOS System Options Not Set The values stored in CMOS RAM are either corrupt or nonexistent Run Setup to reset the value CMOS Display Type Mismatch The amount of memory on the system...

Page 125: ...ed The computer must be unlocked to continue Keyboard Error There is a timing problem with the keyboard Set the Keyboard option in Setup to Not Installed to skip the keyboard POST routines KB interface Error There is an error in the keyboard connector Contact your NEC CSD representative for service Off Board Parity Error Parity error installed in an expansion slot Contact your NEC CSD service repr...

Page 126: ... Failure Memory failure in the first 64 KB 4 Timer Not Operational Memory failure in the first 64 KB of memory or Timer 1 on the motherboard is not functioning 5 Processor Failure The CPU on the motherboard generated an error 6 Gate A20 Failure The keyboard controller may be bad The BIOS cannot switch to protected mode 7 Processor Exception Interrupt Error The CPU generated an exception interrupt ...

Page 127: ...ns that either remove or replace existing files This may result in data loss The Product Recovery CD gives you the following choices Full Completely rebuilds your hard disk drive destroying all existing data in the process Once you choose this option you are prompted to confirm your choice When your choice is confirmed the recovery proceeds without requiring any intervention or responses on your p...

Page 128: ...e Windows 95 Setup Files into the Windows Options Cabs directory If for any reason your Windows 95 system prompts you to rerun the Windows 95 setup program use the Product Recovery CD to install the setup files Exit Exits the restore program Full Express Restore If your preinstalled software becomes unusable and you cannot boot from the hard disk use the Recovery CD to restore your system to its i...

Page 129: ...ng the agreement If you decline the agreement the recovery program exits 4 In the Restore Choices screen use the cursor arrows or VersaGlide touchpad to select the type of restore procedure to use CAUTION Choose your restore option carefully to prevent losing data and applications installed on your system 5 Choose Full or Express to restore your hard disk drive to its original factory installed st...

Page 130: ... progress bars displays and lets you know the progress of the recovery CAUTION Do not turn off or disturb the system during the recovery process 8 When the recovery process is complete you are prompted to remove the CD from the CD ROM reader and reboot your system 9 Press Enter click Reboot or press Alt Del to reboot your system A series of hardware detection screens display the system reboots and...

Page 131: ...ces them with the original factory installed files Only use a Partition Restore if the preinstalled software on drive C is unusable Use the Recovery CD to perform a partition restore as follows 1 Check the Recovery CD title and make sure that it is the correct CD for your NEC Versa computer and operating system 2 Put the CD into the CD ROM reader tray close the reader door and reboot your computer...

Page 132: ...e C the primary drive partition is about to be erased and formatted It may be necessary to reinstall software to the other drives partitions to reestablish Start Menu links and other configuration requirements stored on drive C 7 Select Continue to proceed if you wish to perform a Partition Restore If you select Exit the restore program exits If you select Continue a screen with progress bars disp...

Page 133: ...irst review the checklist and troubleshooting table in the previous section If you still have a problem see Chapter 8 Getting Services and Support for details about contacting NEC CSD Note If you purchased and are using this product outside the U S or Canada please contact the local NEC CSD office or their dealers for the support and service available in your country Reference the booklet Getting ...

Page 134: ... Quick Reference Chart NEC NOW NEC CSD Web NEC CSD FTP Sites NEC CSD FaxFlash Service Email fax To Support Services NEC CSD Bulletin Board NEC CSD Support Services NEC CSD Customer Assistance Center Versa Laptop Fulfillment Hotline ...

Page 135: ...EC CSD Support Services 978 635 4100 NEC CSD Bulletin Board System 978 635 4706 NEC CSD Support Services U S and Canada customers only 800 632 4525 NEC CSD Customer Assistance Center 888 632 9128 Versa Laptop Fulfillment Hotline 800 842 6446 Note If you purchased your computer outside of the U S or Canada please contact the local NEC office or their dealers for support and service See the booklet ...

Page 136: ...o access the NEC NOW web site and purchase through the Online Store enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator URL in your browser http www nec now com To contact a System Consultant 8 00 a m to 8 00 p m EST to obtain additional information about your purchase simply dial 1 888 8NECNOW 1 888 863 2669 or 1 888 306 4636 NEC CSD Web Site If you have a modem or a network board you can acces...

Page 137: ...file transfer protocol site to download various files video drivers printer drivers BIOS updates and Setup Disk files The files are essentially the same files as on the NEC CSD Web site and the NEC CSD Bulletin Board System To access the NEC CSD FTP site enter the following Internet ftp address through your service ftp neccsdeast com Once in the file menu follow the prompts to choose and download ...

Page 138: ...dy Consumer Desktop Systems Catalog 7 NEC PowerMate Commercial Desktop Systems Catalog 8 NEC Portable Systems including Versa Notebook and MobilePro Handheld computers Catalogs 5 6 7 and 8 contain technical support information including Technical Information Bulletins Illustrated Parts lists Frequently Asked Questions FAQs lists and other product support documents Order information from FaxFlash a...

Page 139: ...completed the order may be canceled After three tries FaxFlash assumes that your line is busy and terminates any further processing of the order E mail fax To Support Services The NEC CSD Support Services offers technical support by E mail over the Internet network if you have a modem The Internet address is tech support neccsd com You can also fax technical questions to the NEC CSD Support Servic...

Page 140: ... for system enhancements and upgrades CAUTION NEC CSD recommends that you download files from a Bulletin Board System to a diskette and not to your hard disk drive The BBS can also be accessed through the CompuServe online service Log onto the BBS as follows 1 From the Windows desktop click the Start button 2 Point to Programs Point to Accessories and then click HyperTerminal 3 Double click the Hy...

Page 141: ... password Press Enter after each 8 Follow the screen prompts until the Main Menu is displayed 9 At the Main Menu select J to join a conference Select Conference 2 for the laptop and portable PC conference 10 From the Main Menu press F and Enter for the File menu 11 At the File menu select F for a list of downloadable files Follow the prompts to select a file for downloading CAUTION Executable file...

Page 142: ...EC CSD Support Services toll free at 1 800 632 4525 U S and Canada only for the following support System hardware toll free phone support is limited to the length of the standard warranty For hardware support after the standard warranty get system hardware support for a fee Preinstalled software toll free phone support for 90 days from the time of your first call to the NEC CSD Support Services Af...

Page 143: ...rough Friday from 8 30a m to 8 00p m Call the NEC CSD Customer Assistance Center toll free at 1 888 632 9128 U S and Canada only Versa Laptop Fulfillment Hotline 800 842 6446 NEC CSD provides driver files and BIOS updates free of charge through our Bulletin Board System BBS Also diskettes containing these updates can be mailed at a rate of 15 per disk for duplication shipping and handling Call the...

Page 144: ...lthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors ...

Page 145: ...drome tendinitis tenosynovitis de Quervain s tenosynovitis and trigger finger as well as other nerve tendon and muscle disorders WARNING Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury To reduce your risk of injury set up and use your computer in the manner described in this appendix Although some studies have shown an association between increasing hours of k...

Page 146: ...ote To increase your comfort and safety when using your notebook computer as your primary computer system at your home or office note the following recommendations use a separate external keyboard attached to your notebook computer use a separate external monitor attached to your notebook computer Arrange Your Equipment Arrange your equipment so that you can work in a natural and relaxed position ...

Page 147: ...Be sure that you have adequate clearance between the top of your thighs and the underside of your workstation Use armrests or forearm supports 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 support...

Page 148: ...o 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 you position the screen or external monitor ...

Page 149: ...st 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 regular eye check ups Vary Your Workday If you use your computer for prolonged periods follow these instructions Vary your tasks ...

Page 150: ...l 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 dietary habits and other conditions Psychosocial factors associated with these disorders include workplace stress poor job satisfaction lack of support by management and or lack...

Page 151: ...B Specifications System Components Memory Map Interrupt Controllers ...

Page 152: ...onent Interconnect PCI Random Access Memory Standard Main Memory 32 or 64 MB SO DIMM Optional Expansion 1 slot Expandable in 32 MB 64 MB or 128 MB increments Maximum 192 MB total for Intel Pentium and 256 MB total for Pentium II Video Ram 2 MB SGRAM internal Cache RAM Level 1 32 KB Level 2 512 KB Read Only Memory 256 KB x 8 bit Flash ROM Calendar Clock Year month day hour minute second maintained ...

Page 153: ...xpansion 1 port for optional NEC Versa Dock optional Versa PortBar or optional external FDD Connector Kit Microphone 1 port 3 pin Mini Pin Jack Stereo Headphones 1 port 3 pin Mini Pin Jack 5 watts per channel Stereo Line In 1 port 3 pin Mini Pin Jack DC In 1 port for AC adapter cable USB port 1 port 4 pin Main Battery Type Lithium Ion Li Ion nine cell Output Voltage 10 8 V Capacity 3 600 mAh Batte...

Page 154: ...ne Type III PC card 5 V or 3 3 V interface 32 bit Card Bus support LCD Panel Panel 13 3 inch high resolution active matrix Thin Film Transistor TFT Extended Graphics Array XGA color display Resolution 1024 x 768 Dot Pitch 0 264 mm x 0 264 mm Colors 64K Panel 14 1 inch high resolution active matrix Thin Film Transistor TFT Extended Graphics Array XGA color display Resolution 1024 x 768 Dot Pitch 0 ...

Page 155: ...n key function key for ROM based key functions Stroke 2 8 mm Diskette Drive Size 3 5 inch Capacity 1 44 MB formatted 2 MB unformatted Access Time average 94 ms Transfer Rate 250 to 500 K bps Interleave 1 1 Controller NS PC87338VJG VersaBay III SuperDisk LS 120 Drive External 3 5 inch Pack Data Transfer Rate 4 MB sec Track to track seek rate 3 ms Formatted Capacity Optical diskette 120 MB High Dens...

Page 156: ...Between Fails MTBF 300 000 hours 24X speed CD ROM Reader Type 5 inch CD ROM Pack Average Data Transfer Rates 1500 KB second mode 1 1710 KB second mode2 Read Rate 1650 KB sec max 1500 KB sec avg Burst Transfer Rate 11 1 MB sec PIO mode 2 13 3 MB sec DMA mode PIO Mode 3 compatible with IORDY Average Access Time 150 milliseconds ms Memory Buffer 128 KB Interface IDE ATAPI Photo CD Compatibility Multi...

Page 157: ...l Lithium Ion Li Ion Output Voltage 10 V Capacity 3 600 mAH Battery Life Approximately 2 4 hours under typical operating conditions Recharging Time Approximately 2 hours when the system is on or off Bridge Battery When fully charged backs up memory contents and system status for up to 30 minutes under Suspend mode battery charge time is under 5 minutes Dimensions System Width 12 in 304 8 mm Depth ...

Page 158: ...eight 0 78 in 19 8mm Weight NEC Versa 4 74 lb 2 15 kg Battery Pack 85 lb 38 kg Recommended Environment Operation Temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing Storage Temperature 4 F to 104 F 20 C to 40 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing ...

Page 159: ...vers TSRs and all DOS applications 0A0000 0AFFFFh 64 KB Video Buffer EGA and VGA 0B0000 0B7FFFh 32 KB Video Buffer monochrome CGA color VGA monochrome 0B8000 0BFFFFh 32 KB Video Buffer CGA EGA color and VGA color 0C0000 0CBFFFh 48 KB Video ROM EGA and VGA 0CC000 0CFFFFh 16 KB Unused Reserved for Adapter ROMs and other devices requiring ROMs 0D0000 0DFFFFh 64 KB Used by Adapter ROMs i e network con...

Page 160: ...priority System Interrupt Controllers Controller Master Slave Priority Name Device Master 0 IRQ00 SystemTimer 1 Master 1 IRQ01 Keyboard Master 2 IRQ02 Programmable Controller Slave 3 IRQ08 Real time Clock Slave 4 IRQ09 Infrared Port Slave 5 IRQ10 USB Port Slave 6 IRQ11 PC Card Bus Controller Slave 7 IRQ12 PS 2 Mouse Slave 8 IRQ13 Math Coprocessor built into CPU Slave 9 IRQ14 Hard Disk Controller 1...

Page 161: ...C Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting Power Management Miscellaneous ...

Page 162: ... either a mouse or a keyboard You can get around this by purchasing an optional Y adapter NEC Versa Dock or NEC Versa PortBar These options provide two PS 2 style ports Why won t a serial mouse work when connected to the PS 2 port with the appropriate adapter The NEC Versa SX computer is designed to find a mouse connected to the PS 2 port only The system does not recognize a serial mouse with an a...

Page 163: ...if you connect a higher resolution external monitor and switch to CRT only mode How can I change my video drivers In Windows 95 and Windows NT press Start Settings and Control Panel In the Control Panel double click the Display icon Click the Settings tab Next click Advanced Properties and press Change Click show all devices from the Select Device screen Find the video driver you need or insert a ...

Page 164: ... NEC approved cards Other software may not support the use of both slots Type III cards only fit in the bottom one slot Is there any instance when a modem or network card is only supported in one slot This could be true in cases where the PC card firmware is being upgraded Read the release notes that accompany the upgrade ...

Page 165: ...network or modem cards will work with NEC PC card drivers If the PC card was not supplied by NEC check for the following If it is a modem card the NEC Versa beeps twice when you insert the card letting you know that it is recognized If it s a network card LAN Ethernet an NEC PC card is the only one that works directly The CECFG EXE file enables the beep tones This file is on the diskette that come...

Page 166: ...tebook computers are preloaded with SystemSoft s CardWizard software Refer to the manual that came with any non NEC PC card for information on the drivers it provides Can I run two of the same type cards simultaneously Yes Windows 95 configures each card If they are both modems configure each for a different port and use different available interrupts under the port icon in the Windows control pan...

Page 167: ...ot using any PC card pop it part of the way out of the slot to save power If my NEC Versa SX Series system is docked in the NEC Versa Dock and I m using a LAN card the card does not work You probably have an address conflict between your PC LAN card and your Docking Station Check the manual that came with your PC card for alternate addresses and use CardWizard or Windows 95 Device Manager to reset...

Page 168: ...RQs or I O address resources with my PC Cards One of the following may be the cause of the problem The PC card controller is configured in a manner that makes IRQ lines 4 and 10 unavailable for PC card use Choose another IRQ for use with the PC Card To provide a stable platform free of conflicts NEC CSD excluded some resources from PC card use ...

Page 169: ...meters in the BIOS Setup Utility to determine the designated sequence of boot devices See Chapter 3 Using BIOS Setup See your operating system documentation for information about creating system diskettes What happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive Shutting down your system with a diskette drive in the diskette drive can damage the data on your diskette and your diskette drive You shou...

Page 170: ...ss Enter If you want a bootable diskette type format a s and press Enter What type of diskette do I use in my diskette drive Some systems ship with a 1 44 megabyte MB diskette drive that uses 3 5 inch high density HD diskettes These diskettes are also called double sided high density DSHD diskettes You can store 1 44 MB of information on these diskettes Your diskette drive can also use 3 5 inch do...

Page 171: ...es on my screen when I start up my computer At power on the system displays configuration messages as it performs diagnostic tests The tests check major hardware components such as memory and interface circuits The system compares the hardware it finds with parameters last saved by the Setup program This process is the Power On Self Test POST Note You can bypass the POST memory test by pressing th...

Page 172: ...boot devices See Chapter 3 Using BIOS Setup See your operating system documentation for information about creating system diskettes What is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot A warm boot restarts the system while system power is on A warm boot is also a software reset A warm boot clears volatile system memory and reloads the operating system To use a warm boot press and hold Ctrl A...

Page 173: ...r on Note When possible use a warm boot to restart your notebook computer Power Management Does my system come with power management features enabled Yes your system comes with power management features enabled If you do not use the keyboard mouse or drives for the preset length of inactive time your screen goes blank and your system goes into a power saving mode of operation This is known as Stan...

Page 174: ...maximum power shutdown When the system goes into Suspend mode it saves data and system status and then shuts off power to all possible components Suspend mode lets you save power without first saving your work How do I bring my system out of Standby mode Moving your VersaGlide pointer or using your keyboard brings the system out of Standby mode ...

Page 175: ...ons C 15 How do I bring my system out of Suspend mode Pressing the Power Sleep button brings the system out of Suspend mode What is a time out A time out is the amount of time your system or a particular component is inactive ...

Page 176: ...tart Settings Control Panel In Control Panel double click on the Power icon In the Power Properties screen uncheck Allow Windows to manage power use on this computer Miscellaneous How do I set the time and date You can change the time and date in Windows 95 and Windows NT as follows Double click the time in the lower right corner of the screen Change the date and time as needed ...

Page 177: ...consider installing additional memory see Memory Module Installation in Chapter 4 Also refer to your operating system s documentation for tips on optimizing system performance Why do I get a message Insufficient memory when I run some games I have 32 MB of memory The Insufficient memory refers to the 640 kilobytes of base memory Since there are drivers being loaded at power on the amount of memory...

Page 178: ...lp menu item Most applications provide online help If the application doesn t provide these try pressing F1 How do I save a file You save a file by selecting File then Save from the drop down menu If the file was not previously named you will be prompted for a file name In Windows 95 and Windows NT you can use up to 255 characters to name a file ...

Page 179: ...t can I do Check that both the sending and receiving system device are using the same transmission application and version If you are transmitting underneath a fluorescent light try repositioning the system and device so that they are not directly under the fluorescent light ...

Page 180: ... setup utility advanced CMOS setup 3 12 checking system parameters 3 5 looking at screens 3 4 main menu 3 3 other options 3 16 save to file 3 18 standard CMOS setup 3 11 using keys 3 5 Bridge battery 2 13 Brightness control 1 4 C CD ROM reader 6 3 CD ROM reader features 4 12 Cleaning your NEC Versa 2 16 CMOS battery 2 13 Control panel 1 5 Custom settings power management 3 13 D Dimensions battery ...

Page 181: ...ithium Ion battery 2 12 Low battery power 2 5 M Main battery 2 12 Main power source DC power 2 18 Memory Map B 9 Memory module installation 4 20 Microphone 1 12 MIDI files 6 5 Modem ring resume 3 15 Monitor port 1 11 Mouse port 1 10 Multimedia digital files 6 5 microphone 6 3 playing back 6 3 recording 6 2 using animation files 6 5 using external speakers 6 4 using headphones 6 4 using internal sp...

Page 182: ...ry CD how to use 7 8 PS 2 Hot Swap 3 12 R Recharging the battery 2 6 Recommended operating environment B 8 Replacing the battery pack 2 9 S Save to file feature 3 18 Serial port 1 10 Setting system parameters 3 5 peripherals 3 15 power savings 3 13 Setting up a healthy work environment A 2 Smart switch 1 8 Software applications 3 26 Specifications calendar clock B 2 CD ROM reader B 6 diskette driv...

Page 183: ...er 2 2 Using the battery pack 2 5 Using the NEC VersaGlide 4 5 V Versa Laptop Fulfillment Hotline 8 10 VersaBay 4 7 customizing your system 4 11 installing devices 4 10 VersaBay III release latches 1 15 VersaGlide adjustments 4 6 features 4 5 tips 4 6 Volume control 1 12 W Wake up suspend alarm 3 15 Weight battery pack B 8 system B 8 Windows 95 3 20 Windows 95 keys 4 5 Windows NT 3 21 Y Y cable ad...

Page 184: ...ng 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 primitive computer routines ...

Page 185: ...l platter capable of storing digital information The most prevalent types of compact disks or those used by the music industry to store digital recordings and CDs used to store computer data Both types are read only which means that once the data is recorded onto them they can only be read or played CD audio Also called digital audio uses the same format as conventional music CDs CD audio sounds h...

Page 186: ...d in desktop 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 Recorded sounds such as speech and sound effects These are played back by the audio circuit s...

Page 187: ...em 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 on the keyboard usually F1 through F12 that let you get help and error message information or quickly select frequently used commands H hard disk A rigid magnetic storage device that provides fast...

Page 188: ...roughput interface A connection that enables two devices to communicate interrupt A special control signal from an I O device that diverts the attention of the microprocessor from the program to a special address K kilobyte KB 1024 bytes L LAN Local Area Network LCD Liquid Crystal Display An LCD consists of a thin sandwich of two glass plates with sealed edges containing nematic liquid crystal mat...

Page 189: ...ital Interface A standard serial bus digital interface designed to connect electronic musical devices MIDI has no innate sound of its own MMX A set of 57 multimedia instructions built into Intel s newest microprocessors MMX enabled microprocessors can handle many common multimedia operations such as digital signal processing DSP that are normally handled by a separate sound or video card However o...

Page 190: ...tor 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 volatile memory O operating system Set of programs that manage the overall operation of the computer overwrite Storing information at a location where information is already stored thus destroying the original information P page A type ...

Page 191: ...puter control A printer is a peripheral device pixels Picture elements Tiny dots that make up a screen image port Provides the means for an interface between the microprocessor and external devices A cable connector is usually plugged into the port to attach the device to the computer processor In a computer a functional unit that interprets and executes instructions prompt A special symbol indica...

Page 192: ...ified in pixels by scan lines for example 640 by 480 See pixels RS 232C Standard interface for serial devices This port is sometimes referred to as the serial port S scanner An optical device that reads printed material and converts it to a computer screen image serial interface An interface that communicates information one bit at a time serial printer A printer with a serial interface SO DIMM Sm...

Page 193: ...pports the connection of up to 127 peripheral devices such as mice modems and keyboards USB supports plug and play installation on some systems V VGA Video Graphics Array Graphics technology that supports up to 256 colors and a graphics resolution of 640 by 480 pixels volatile memory Storage media that loses its data when system power is turned off Standard memory and memory that you add to the Ve...

Page 194: ...ice X XGA Extended Graphics Array This high resolution graphics standard supports 640 x 480 1024 x 768 pixel and 65 thousand simultaneous colors XGA also supports non interlaced monitors Z zoomed video Zoomed video technology allows data transfer directly between a PC card and VGA controller This allows notebook computers to connect via PC card to real time multimedia devices such as video cameras...

Page 195: ...rer s instructions 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 is made of Lithium Ion Li Ion and the CMOS clock battery is made of Lithium Your bridge ...

Page 196: ...g antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver is connected To meet FCC standards shielded cables and power cords are required to connect this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This equipment does...