NEC VERSA VXi, User Manual

Page 1: ...NEC Versa VXi Notebook Computer U S E R S G U I D E V E R S A V X i ...

Page 2: ... product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NECC To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject to change at an...

Page 3: ...e Bottom of the System 1 15 About the Port Replicator 1 16 2 Getting Started NEC VersaGlide 2 2 Making VersaGlide Adjustments 2 3 VersaGlide Tips 2 3 Power Sources 2 3 Using the AC Adapter 2 4 Powering the System On and Off 2 5 Powering On with Windows 2000 2 5 Using the Battery 2 6 Replacing the Battery 2 6 Low Battery Power 2 8 Returning the Battery to its Normal State 2 8 Handling the Battery 2...

Page 4: ... Disk Drive Password Protection 3 10 Moving the Hard Disk Drive 3 11 Power Management Setup 3 11 Boot Device Setup 3 15 Peripheral Setup 3 16 Other BIOS Setup Options 3 17 Managing System Power 3 17 Windows 98 Power Management Properties 3 17 Windows 98 Power Schemes 3 18 Windows 98 Alarms 3 19 Windows 98 Power Meter 3 19 Windows 98 Advanced 3 20 Windows 98 Hibernate 3 20 Windows 2000 Power Option...

Page 5: ... 4 8 NEC CD RW CD 4 9 Installing the DOS Mode CD ROM Driver Windows 98 4 9 Installing Easy CD Creator 4 10 Installing DirectCD 4 10 Application and Driver CD 4 11 Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98 4 11 Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 2000 NT 4 11 Application and Driver CD Dialog Box 4 12 Installing the Application and Driver CD Software 4 12 Personal Code...

Page 6: ...ds 6 4 Type II Extended Cards 6 4 Type III Cards 6 4 Communication Cards 6 4 Storage Cards 6 5 Interface Cards 6 5 Other Cards 6 5 PC Card Slots 6 5 Inserting a PC Card 6 6 Removing a Card 6 7 Internet Connections 6 7 Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 98 2000 6 7 Accessing the Internet 6 8 Sending and Receiving Email 6 8 Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys 6 8 IR Port 6 9 Enabling t...

Page 7: ...tal Video Files 9 5 Using Animation Files 9 5 Multimedia Applications 9 6 10 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist 10 2 Startup Problems 10 3 POST Error Messages 10 4 If You Need Assistance 10 5 11 Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information 11 2 NECC Web Site 11 3 NECC FTP Site 11 3 NECC Support Services 11 3 Email Fax to Support Services 11 4 A Setting Up a Healthy Wo...

Page 8: ...tions System Components B 2 Interrupt Controllers B 8 Memory Map B 9 C Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse C 2 Display C 2 PC Cards C 3 Diskette Drive C 4 Booting C 6 Power Management C 6 Miscellaneous C 9 Glossary Index ...

Page 9: ...k drive and installing a memory module Chapter 6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa for essential information about using PC cards the mini PCI modem mini PCI LAN or mini PCI modem LAN and other communication features of the system Chapter 7 Traveling Tips for a variety of checklists to help you to prepare the notebook computer for travel getting through customs and using your modem when you are on...

Page 10: ... 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 additional information on your NEC Versa notebook computer The NEC Versa VXi Quick Setup sheet helps get your system up and running The NEC Versa VXi Quick Reference card provides an easy to carry reference to LED meanings c...

Page 11: ...e You Begin About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook 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 About the Port Replicator ...

Page 12: ...After completing the steps in the quick setup sheet that comes with your computer your NEC Versa VXi system is ready to go To get started do 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 disord...

Page 13: ...rd disk drive diskette drive PC card support and a 24X CD ROM drive a DVD ROM drive or a CD read write drive The NEC Versa VXi comes with Windows 98SE Windows NT or Windows 2000 preinstalled To optimize your connectivity options some models ship with an internal mini PCI modem internal mini PCI LAN or combination internal mini PCI LAN modem As a multimedia system your NEC Versa VXi provides the to...

Page 14: ...s with a color LCD panel that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position The LCD panel can be a 12 1 inch Super Video Graphics Array SVGA color display or a 13 3 14 1 inch Extended Graphics Array XGA Power and Battery Charging Status LEDs identified by icons are located just under the front of the LCD panel The status LEDs are duplicated on the back of the LCD panel to allow viewing when th...

Page 15: ...hts amber when in Windows 98 2000 Standby mode or Windows NT Suspend mode and very low 3 or less battery power Battery Charging LED lights to indicate battery charging status Lights amber to indicate the battery is charging Blinks amber to indicate an error Lights off to indicate the battery is fully charged Control Panel The NEC Versa VXi Control Panel provides the features shown in the following...

Page 16: ...end Windows NT mode if the BIOS parameter System Switch is set to Sleep If in Suspend or Standby mode you cannot power off until you press the Power button to resume operation Put the unit in Standby or Suspend mode when you need to be away from your system for a short period of time and want to return to where you left off Standby mode in Windows 98 2000 and Suspend mode in Windows NT shuts down ...

Page 17: ... Access D Scroll Lock B Diskette Drive Access E Num Lock C Caps Lock Hard Drive Access lights when the NEC Versa VXi accesses the hard disk drive CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive Diskette Drive Access lights when the NEC Versa VXi writes data to or retrieves data from the diskette drive Caps Lock lights when caps lock is in effect Scroll Lock lights when scroll lock is in effect Num Lock lights when ...

Page 18: ...NEC Versa VXi keyboard panel and base unit contain the following features The keyboard panel and base unit features are described after the figure Keyboard panel A Keyboard B NEC VersaGlide Base unit A Speakers D Audio Ports B IR Port E Volume Control C Microphone ...

Page 19: ...rd A Function Keys D Control Keys B Numeric Keypad E Cursor Control Keys C Typewriter Keys Function Keys Twelve function keys F1 through F12 are available on the NEC Versa VXi keyboard These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Eight keys printed in blue are preprogrammed with dual functions Function keys are application driven See the specific application s user guide ...

Page 20: ...gement levels in Windows NT Beeps indicate the level chosen as follows 1 beep Off 2 beeps Custom 3 beeps Highest Performance 4 beeps Longest Life No function when Windows 98 2000 configured for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Fn F8 Increases the LCD s brightness eight settings Applies to XGA LCD panels only Fn F9 Reduces the LCD s brightness eight settings Applies to XGA LCD panels...

Page 21: ...or indicates where the next text typed is inserted NEC VersaGlide works like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingertip over the VersaGlide to control the position of the cursor Use the selection buttons below the VersaGlide to select menu items See Using the NEC VersaGlide in Chapter 2 for information about customizing VersaGlide settings Speakers provides stereo sound for your multimed...

Page 22: ...Lets you attach the NEC Versa VXi to the AC power source using the AC adapter that comes with your system Keep the system connected to AC power whenever possible to keep the battery pack and internal CMOS battery charged Parallel Port Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device The parallel port default supports the Enhanced Capabilities Port ECP standard The port also sup...

Page 23: ...k Latch C Diskette Drive B CD ROM Drive D Hard Disk Drive Kensington Lock Latch This latch allows you to attach a Kensington security lock or other compatible lock to secure the notebook from theft CD ROM Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc CD and play audio CDs Some systems ship with a DVD ROM drive or a CD read write drive installed Diskette Drive A 3 5 inch 1 44 MB d...

Page 24: ...ding upon the model the battery bay contains a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH or Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack Fan Allows your system to cool properly and maintain a safe operating environment Do not block the fan while the NEC Versa VXi is in use PC Card Slots Two PC card slots allow you to insert two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card in the bottom slot Card BUS cards are support...

Page 25: ...Bay Equipped with a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH or depending on the model Lithium Ion Li Ion battery Battery Release Latch Slide the latch to the other end and hold it While holding the latch slide the battery bay outwards to remove the battery Memory Module Bay Cover Remove the screw to find two SO DIMM slots One is inserted with SDRAM memory board configured by the factory The other i...

Page 26: ...r are as follows Parallel Port Connects to a printer You can change the LPT Mode in the Setup program AC Power Port Connects to an AC adapter PS 2 Mouse Port Connects to a PS 2 mouse PS 2 Keyboard Port Connects to a 6 pin standard PS 2 style keyboard USB Port Connects up to 127 peripheral devices to your notebook computer VGA Port Connects to an external VGA SVGA monitor LAN Port Connects via an R...

Page 27: ...2 Getting Started NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System Care ...

Page 28: ...uchpad equivalent to a double click of the primary mouse button Click and hold then drag your finger across the VersaGlide touchpad equivalent to a click and drag of the primary mouse button Slide your finger along the right side of the touchpad to scroll your document or screen VersaGlide features A Left Button C NEC VersaGlide B Right Button Try both ways and decide which you prefer If you find ...

Page 29: ... your forearms parallel to the floor Your wrists should 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 Power Sourc...

Page 30: ...o user replaceable or serviceable parts inside Dangerous voltage in the AC adapter can cause serious personal injury or death The AC adapter is intended for use with a computer Both must meet EN60950 standards Note The AC outlet voltage should be in the range of 100 240 Volts AC Verify that the cord and plug are appropriate for your AC source Connect the AC adapter as follows Use only the AC adapt...

Page 31: ...y shuts down when Shut Down is selected from the Start menu That is you do not need to press the Power button to switch off the computer Depending on the operating system the smart switch may be enabled to allow you to power down using the Power button instead of the Windows Start menu Powering On with Windows 2000 If you installed a generic Windows 2000 operating system or disabled hibernate supp...

Page 32: ...is activated the power LED lights yellow When battery power reaches 8 the power LED lights amber and the system beeps a warning and the system goes into Suspend or Save to File mode To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion adhere to the following Keep the battery away from extreme heat Keep metal objects away from the battery terminals to prevent a short circuit Make sure the battery is...

Page 33: ...llows Locate the battery release latch Slide the battery release latch towards the back of the system and hold firmly Continue to hold the battery release latch as you slide the battery out of the system Removing the battery A Battery Release Latch ...

Page 34: ...lace Installing the battery 5 Turn over the system Low Battery Power When battery power gets low connect your system to the AC adapter If an AC adapter is not available change the battery using the battery replacement procedure See the section Replacing the Battery Returning the Battery to its Normal State To return the battery to its normal state try the following remove and then reinstall the ba...

Page 35: ...e battery in a cool dry area The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end Discard batteries that display these symptoms shorter work times discoloration warping hot to the touch strange odor Extending Battery Life The NEC Versa VXi NiMH or Li Ion battery life is effected by the following conditions When it is new and fully charged When no peripherals are connected to your NE...

Page 36: ...for a critical low battery state to Hibernate to prevent data loss during battery powered system operation Follow these steps to modify the default setting for a critical low battery state 1 From the Windows Start menu select Settings and Control Panel 2 Double click Power Options and select the Alarm tab 3 Click the Alarm Action button in the Critical Battery Alarm section 4 Use the dropdown box ...

Page 37: ...attery away from heat sources including direct sunlight open fires microwave ovens and high voltage containers Temperatures over 60ºC 140ºF 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 odo...

Page 38: ...data loss in the system s complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS RAM This memory area contains information on the system s configuration for example date time drives and memory This equipment uses an ungrounded power cable Replace the cord if it becomes damaged U S and Canadian replacement cords must be UL approved CSA certified in Canada type SPT 2 18 AWG 2 conductor cord with a permanently...

Page 39: ... and cause overheating Use the NEC Versa VXi on a level surface and avoid moving the NEC Versa VXi during system operation especially while the hard disk diskette drive CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive is being accessed When using the AC adapter make sure the power source falls within the system s compatible range of 100 240 volts AC Never use the AC adapter if the voltage falls outside of this range...

Page 40: ...not use the IR port directly under fluorescent lighting or near flashing incandescent light If one of the following situations arises have the notebook checked by service personnel The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the notebook The notebook has been exposed to moisture The notebook has not worked well or you can not get it to work according to the user s guide The notebo...

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

Page 42: ...3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Checking Setting System Parameters Managing System Power Updating the BIOS Identifying the Switch Settings ...

Page 43: ...s with power conservation Entering BIOS Setup Access the BIOS utility at power on Just press F2 when the following prompt appears Press F2 to Enter BIOS Setup When you press F2 to enter BIOS Setup the system interrupts the Power On Self Test POST and displays the current CMOS RAM settings If the system detects an error during POST it prompts you with a double beep and a message Press F1 to resume ...

Page 44: ...n Menu After you press F2 the system displays the BIOS Setup Main Menu screen similar to the following BIOS Setup Main Menu Use the up and down arrow keys located on the lower right corner of the keyboard to toggle through the BIOS Setup menu items ...

Page 45: ... area lists parameters and their current settings Available Options and Help The right side of the screen This area lists alternate settings and Help text for each parameter 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 ...

Page 46: ...and returns to the Main Menu screen From the Main Menu screen displays the prompt Quit without saving F3 F4 Changes the screen color F10 Saves and exits the BIOS Setup utility Checking Setting System Parameters The BIOS Setup utility consists of a number of screens each representing a specific area of the BIOS The following tables list the BIOS parameters their factory default settings alternate s...

Page 47: ...D DVD Not installed Internal Slave Auto User Defined CD DVD Not installed Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Enabled Date Sets your NEC Versa s calendar month day and year The calendar clock is year 2000 compliant These settings remain in memory even after you turn off system power To set the date use the Tab or arrow keys to move from field to field Use the PgUp or PgDn key to change the numbe...

Page 48: ...efault Setting Alternate Setting s Video Out Type NTSC PAL LCD Panel View Expansion On Off PS 2 Port Warm Swap Enabled Disabled Internal Mouse Enabled Disabled Auto Video Out Type Specifies the signal type used by the video device connected to the TV Out Port LCD Panel View Expansion Specifies whether the panel view is reduced off or expanded on PS 2 Port Warm Swap Specifies whether or not you can...

Page 49: ...upervisor Password Establishes password protection for entering the BIOS Setup utility booting the system and resuming from suspend Assign User Password Establishes a user password once a supervisor password is set The user password allows the system to boot and resume from Suspend and Save to File Boot Password Required Indicates whether or not a password is required to boot the system Resume Pas...

Page 50: ...t Backspace or Suspend Save to File the system The Caps lock and Scroll lock LEDs alternately flash indicating that you must enter a password to resume operation In Windows 98 the supervisor and user passwords are only valid when resuming from Save to File To establish password protection for resuming from Standby or Hibernation modes you must do the following Set a Windows password in Control Pan...

Page 51: ...e password again to verify 6 Enter the user password and press Enter 7 Highlight and select Internal HDD Password and use the PgUp PgDn keys to enable the selection This enables password protection for the internal HDD Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords To change hard disk drive passwords enter the System Security Setup highlight Assign HDD Password and enter the current password that you wish to ...

Page 52: ...from its original system and installed in another system error messages appear indicating that the drive is locked Next the Security Setup screen appears requiring the user to enter the master password to unlock the drive Highlight the HDD password line and enter the master password when prompted To take advantage of HDD password protection in another system the system must be equipped with the sa...

Page 53: ... min Off Peripheral Timeout 1 On Off Audio Device Timeout 1 On Off Standby Timeout 1 4 minutes Off 1 2 6 8 10 15 min Auto Suspend Timeout 1 10 minutes Off 5 15 20 25 30 min LCD Suspend Disabled Enabled Suspend Option Suspend STF Auto Save to File Enabled Disabled Panel Brightness Auto User Defined Suspend Warning Tone Enabled Disabled Remote Power On Disabled Enabled Wake Up Alarm Disabled Enabled...

Page 54: ...evel Specifies one of four levels of power management High Performance provides good battery life and best performance with only minimal power conservation Use while on the road or traveling short distances Longest Life provides best battery life the maximum amount of power savings and good performance Use while traveling long distances Off disables power management and all device timeouts Works w...

Page 55: ...s chapter Automatic STF Enables the system after 30 minutes in Suspend mode to save the current working environment to a special file on the hard disk and to power down the system If Auto Save to File is set to Off and the save to file area is present on your hard drive pressing the Fn Power Sleep key combination puts the system into Save to File mode For details about using this parameter see the...

Page 56: ...DD Disabled Floppy CD DVD Try Other Boot Devices Yes No 1 Bootable device when set to IDE hard drive Only one IDE device is bootable Quick Boot Specifies whether or not the system performs all tests during system boot Silent Boot Specifies whether or not to display the NEC logo during the system boot Boot Display Device Specifies the display device s for system boot messages BootUp NumLock Specifi...

Page 57: ...arallel Port Auto Disabled LPT1 LPT2 PnP OS Setup 1 Parallel Mode Bi Dir Uni Dir ECP EPP IR Serial Port Disabled Auto PnP OS Setup 1 COM2 IRQ3 COM3 IRQ4 COM4 IRQ3 1 Appears only when configured by the Windows 98 device manager Peripheral Setup allows you to define the following functions USB Controller Enables or disables the USB controller Internal Hard Drive Enables or disables the internal hard...

Page 58: ... its power resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI while the system is powered on using AC or battery DC power ACPI enables the operating system to manage the power given to each attached device and to turn off a device when not in use In the Windows NT environment your NEC Versa also uses SystemSoft s PowerProfiler to manage power resources and to balance performance w...

Page 59: ...ower Schemes Portable Laptop Home Office Desk Always On System Standby Plugged In After 20 Minutes 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never System Standby Running on batteries After 5 Minutes 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never Turn off monitor Plugged In After 15 Minutes 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never Turn off monitor Running on batterie...

Page 60: ...ting Alternate Setting s Low battery alarm 10 0 100 Alarm Action Notification Display message Sound alarm Alarm Action Power level none Standby Hibernate Shutdown Critical battery alarm 3 0 100 Alarm Action Notification Display message Sound alarm Alarm Action Power level Standby Hibernate Shutdown none Low battery alarm Allows you to define a low battery alarm percentage notification and system a...

Page 61: ...sed Always show icon on the taskbar Determines whether or not the Power Meter icon displays on the taskbar Prompt for password when computer goes off standby Determines whether or not the system prompts for your Windows password when resuming from Standby When I close the lid of my computer Defines the system action when the LCD panel is closed When I press the Power button on my computer Defines ...

Page 62: ...r system and to set timeouts for standby LCD panel and hard disk Define parameters for your system when running under AC plugged in or DC running on batteries power Power Schemes Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting s Power Schemes Portable Laptop Home Office Desk Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery Turn off monitor Plugged In After 15 Minutes 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 63: ...the system standby timeout period for your system when running under AC or DC power Windows 2000 Alarms Use the Alarms screen to define the point at which the battery alarm activates Define the alarm to either sound display a warning message or invoke Standby Hibernate or Shutdown Alarms Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting s Low battery alarm 10 0 100 Alarm Action Notification Display mess...

Page 64: ...closed and the Power button Advanced Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting s Always show icon on taskbar unchecked checked Prompt for password when computer goes off standby checked unchecked When I close the lid on my computer None 1 Standby Power Off When I press the Power button on my computer Power Off Standby 1 When None is selected LCD panel turns off when closed Always show icon on th...

Page 65: ...d Settings are configurable to occur while on battery power or AC power The Windows 98 2000 ACPI power management states include LCD timeout manages power at the lowest level by shutting down the LCD Standby also known as Save to RAM STR Standby manages power by saving your current working environment to memory and shutting down most system devices Conserves more power than an LCD timeout Hibernat...

Page 66: ...Also when 3 battery power remaining if BIOS set as in number 1 3 Only when set in Advanced Windows Power Management Properties Windows NT Power Management States APM uses different levels or states of power management These power management states occur automatically based on your system s default settings or manually when invoked Settings are configured to occur while on battery power or on AC po...

Page 67: ...utton for less than 4 seconds 2 or Click Start Suspend Fn Power 1 2 System behavior LCD panel is blank Status LED lights green LCD panel is blank Status LED blinks green Progress bar indicates that current working environment saved to memory LCD panel is blank Status LED turns off Progress bar indicates that current working environment saved to hard disk Resume Press any key Press Power button Pro...

Page 68: ...eds an update contact the NECC Support Services at 800 632 4525 Fax 801 981 3133 or access the web site www nec computers com to obtain a copy of the BIOS update Note If you purchased and are using this computer outside the U S or Canada please contact a local NECC or dealer in your country Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette Before using the BIOS update diskette you must make the diskette BIOS fla...

Page 69: ...able before restarting the flash utility 3 Press Enter to continue The utility checks the currently installed BIOS version and the diskette s BIOS version The Main menu appears 4 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Display BIOS Version option on the Main Menu Use this option to check the currently installed BIOS version and the version of the new replacement BIOS Press any key to return to the Mai...

Page 70: ...assword override The default setting is OFF If you forget your password and cannot access the data on your NEC Versa change the setting to ON and your current password is erased Switch 2 Keyboard select Default is ON for U S 85 key keyboard Switch 3 Reserved for factory use Default is ON Switch 4 Keyboard select Default is ON for U S 85 key keyboard Switch 5 Password enable Default is OFF Personal...

Page 71: ...erating System and Utilities Windows Introduction NEC Utilities SpeedStep Applet SoftDVD Player NEC CD RW CD Application and Driver CD Personal Code Setting Utility NEC Info Center Partition Magic Product Recovery CD ...

Page 72: ...ters the control panel network features and scheduled tasks Recycle Bin Gives you a trash container in which to put and discard unwanted files or allows you to restore those same files back to their original location My Network Places When on a network provides access to network printers and other computers on your network Use my network places to browse through the computers in your workgroup and...

Page 73: ...ide of the Windows 2000 taskbar Internet Explorer Allows you to browse the internet or view local HTML files Also access Internet Explorer under Start Programs Internet Explorer Outlook Express Provides your default email program with secure and personalized features for email and newsgroup communication Also access Outlook Express under Start Programs Outlook Express Show Desktop Minimizes all ac...

Page 74: ...rd for network access Online Services Includes setup icons for a variety of online services Your NEC Versa comes with all the software you need to get started on the most popular services available today For a fee online services give you access to the Internet email the world wide web travel information news reports and more Note Before choosing and registering for an online service you must conn...

Page 75: ...askbar Task Scheduler Enables you to schedule tasks such as Disk Defragmenter to run regularly Also access Task Scheduler under Start Programs Accessories System Tools Scheduled Tasks Power Management Properties Displays your current power source and total remaining battery power Access Power Management Properties under Start Settings Control Panel Power Management Infrared Monitor Allows you to e...

Page 76: ...Microsoft mail software and services Internet Explorer Allows you to browse the internet or view local HTML files Also access Internet Explorer under Start Programs Internet Explorer NEC Customize Gives you the option to launch the Application and Driver CD My Briefcase Allows easy transfer of files between the NEC Versa and another system Recycle Bin Gives you a container in which to put unwanted...

Page 77: ...s 2000 NT to initiate the selected option 4 Follow the on screen instructions to process the selected option For some of the selected options you are prompted to reboot your system 5 If necessary click Exit to close the NEC Customize dialog box HDPREPEZ Utility Using the HDPREPEZ utility automatically configures your NEC Versa s system s save to file STF area on the hard disk drive Note For more d...

Page 78: ...i notebook computer include Intel s SpeedStep technology that allows you to customize high performance computing on your NEC Versa to optimize processing speed and to conserve battery life If your processor is equipped with SpeedStep technology an icon appears on your taskbar allowing you to adjust processing properties However the default settings are recommended for optimal performance and batte...

Page 79: ...o applications Easy CD Creator and DirectCD The following sections provide the installation instructions for the driver and applications The driver installation only applies to systems with Windows 98 Installing the DOS Mode CD ROM Driver Windows 98 Use the following procedure to install the DOS mode CD ROM driver 1 Insert the NEC CD RW CD into the CD read write drive The Choose an Option dialog b...

Page 80: ...etup appears Click Next 5 The Software License Agreement appears Click Yes 6 The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears Click Next 7 Easy CD Creator is installed When the installation completes click Finish 8 A dialog box appears asking if you want to install Adobe Acrobat Reader to access the online help provided by Adobe Click No if Acrobat Reader in installed Click Yes to install Acroba...

Page 81: ...ll the software of your choice Some software applications install their own desktop icon allowing quick access to the application You can also access an application through the Start Programs menu Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98 Follow this procedure to launch the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98 1 Insert the Application and Driver CD into the CD ROM drive 2 Double...

Page 82: ...king the Install button installs the selected software Exit Clicking the Exit button closes the Application and Driver CD dialog box Installing the Application and Driver CD Software Once the Application and Driver CD dialog box appears follow these steps to install the desired software 1 Click the selection tab of your choice 2 Click the desired application driver or utility 3 Click the Install b...

Page 83: ...l code The personal code can be up to 5 digits 2 Click on one number from each row for each digit of your personal code Press Enter when done 3 A dialog box appears asking if you want to enter the personal code Click Yes 4 A dialog box appears stating the new personal code has been entered Click OK 5 Click Exit to exit the Personal Code Setting utility To test your personal code fully shutdown the...

Page 84: ...ol Panel and double click Add Remove Programs 2 Use the scroll bar if necessary to display the NEC Info Center item 3 Highlight NEC Info Center and click the Add Remove button 4 Select Automatic as the uninstall method and click Next 5 Click Finish to complete the uninstall 6 When the uninstall is complete click OK and close the Control Panel window Use this method to uninstall the NEC Info Center...

Page 85: ...ve are not properly designated it will appear as though data loss has occurred after using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CD The Product Recovery CD includes the NEC Product Recovery utility If you determine that you need to restore your system to its initial installation state follow the instructions given here Note Only use the Product Recovery utility to restore your system to its ini...

Page 86: ...if your hard disk consists of one partition drive Partition Only Lets you preserve your existing hard disk drive partition structure and format only the primary partition without affecting the extended partition s Partition Only formats drive C of a multiple partitioned drive and restores drive C to its initial installation state Additional partitions e g drives D E etc remain intact For important...

Page 87: ...pt button Left click to accept the agreement You have the option of accepting or declining the agreement If you decline the agreement the recovery utility exits 4 In the NEC Product Recovery utility screen use the VersaGlide touchpad to choose Full Disk Drive to restore your hard disk drive to its original factory installed state 5 Read the Warning screen A warning displays indicating that your ha...

Page 88: ...ition Only restore option deletes all files on drive C and replaces them with the original factory installed files Only use the Partition Only restore option if the preinstalled software on drive C is unusable For important information about partitioning your hard disk drive see the section Partition Magic earlier in this chapter Use the Product Recovery utility to perform a Partition Only restore...

Page 89: ...ration requirements stored on drive C 6 Select Continue to proceed to perform a Partition Only restore If you select Back the recovery utility returns to the prior screen which has an exit option If you select Continue a screen with progress bars displays and lets you know the progress of the recovery Do not turn off or disturb the system during the recovery process 7 When the recovery process is ...

Page 90: ...5 Using the System Drives and Bays 24X CD ROM Drive DVD ROM Drive CD Read Write Drive Memory Modules ...

Page 91: ...ws you to get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video CD ROM drive features are shown in the following figure Descriptions of these features follow 24X CD ROM drive A Status LED C Emergency Eject Hole B Release Button Status LED lights during data read operations Do not eject the CD or turn off the NEC Versa when the indicator is lit Release Button ejects the CD tray Press this bu...

Page 92: ...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 Clean fingerprints or dust from the disc by wiping it with a soft cloth Gently brush the cloth from the center of the disc toward the edge Avoid using benzene paint thinner record cleaner static repellent or any other chemical on the disc Chemicals and cleaners can da...

Page 93: ...technology including superior video and audio playback faster data access and greater storage capacities The drive uses the latest DVD technology which reads from specially designed DVD discs as well as standard audio and video CDs CD Read Write Drive Your system may ship with a CD read write drive Use the CD read write drive to load and start programs from a compact disc CD or to play your audio ...

Page 94: ... and Bays 5 5 2 Turn the system over and locate the screw on the memory bay Memory bay cover and screw A Memory Bay Cover B Screw 3 Remove the screw and lift off the memory bay cover 4 Locate the alignment notch on the module ...

Page 95: ...5 6 Using the System Drives and Bays 5 Locate the memory module slot Memory module slot A Memory Module Slot ...

Page 96: ...the SO DIMM connector with the slot in the system Push the connector into the slot Press down on the edge of the SO DIMM until the locking tabs on the sides snap into place securing the module Installing the memory module 7 To remove a SO DIMM press the locking tabs away from the sides of the module until the module pops up Then remove the SO DIMM Removing the memory module ...

Page 97: ...5 8 Using the System Drives and Bays 8 Reassemble the NEC Versa VXi components as follows Replace the memory bay cover Replace the screw Turn the system over ...

Page 98: ...6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Mini PCI Modem Mini PCI LAN Mini PCI Modem LAN PC Cards Internet Connections IR Port ...

Page 99: ...ax data modem provides one standard phone connector NEC provides one analog cable for your convenience Use only 26AWG phone line when connecting the modem Use the following steps to connect the analog phone cable to your modem Note When using a modem outside the U S and Canada you might need an international telephone adapter available at most electronics supply stores 1 Locate the analog phone ca...

Page 100: ...plicator to the NEC Versa VXi system Simply connect an RJ 45 cable to the LAN port on the rear of the Port Replicator Installing the Online Modem LAN Guides For additional information about LAN features or your modem s AT commands and s registers use the Application and Driver CD to install the online LAN or modem guides for your system To determine the guide that is appropriate for your system go...

Page 101: ...nclude advanced function I O cards with additional features such as wireless modems multimode cards cards with more than one function such as a combined modem and LAN card and small hard drive storage Communication 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 o...

Page 102: ...C PC card SCSI card Other Cards Many other kinds of PC cards are available for notebook computers They include the following cards Global Positioning System GPS enables the tracking of remote units for example 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 PC Card Slots Your NEC Versa ...

Page 103: ...ng Devices later in this chapter 1 Align the card so that the 68 pin connector points towards the slot and the arrow on the PC card faces up 2 Slide the card into either slot A low tone followed by a high tone lets you know that the card is fully inserted and recognized If you turn off the sound no sound is emitted Other two tone sequences such as high then low tones indicate that the card is inse...

Page 104: ...e the Internet Connection Wizard on your desktop to configure your system for email and internet access Sign up for a new account or configure your system to use an existing account Before using the Internet Connection wizard to transfer an existing account for email and internet access you need an internet service provider ISP account and some or all of the following configuration information the...

Page 105: ...n Wizard launches allowing you to configure your system for email access Once your internet connection is configured pressing the Email shortcut key launches your associated dial up network connection allowing you to enter your logon name and password In addition Outlook Express launches providing quick access to your email functions Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys The Internet and ...

Page 106: ...tween your NEC Versa Note and an IR equipped desktop or print to an IR equipped printer without using cables IR transfer speed ranges from 2 4 Kbit sec to 4 0 Mbit sec You can limit the IR transfer speed through the Infrared icon in the Windows control panel Double click the icon and select the options to access the speed parameter Your NEC Versa transfers data at the speed compatible with the rec...

Page 107: ...d communications is SIR Serial Infrared Follow these steps to modify the setting to FIR Fast Infrared 1 From the Windows Start menu select Settings and Control Panel 2 Double click the System icon select the hardware tab and click the Device Manager button 3 Click Infrared devices and double click Built in Infrared Devices 4 Select the Driver tab and click the Update Driver button 5 Click Next whe...

Page 108: ...7 Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Using Your Modem ...

Page 109: ...sembly of the system Back up your NEC Versa s hard disk Insert a fully charged battery to make sure your system is ready to quickly boot up at the airport security check Fully charge all your batteries Tape your business card to your NEC Versa AC adapter and batteries If you run your system with battery power maximize battery life by using power saving features whenever possible Take along any app...

Page 110: ...of customs regulations Plan wisely to get your NEC Versa notebook computer through customs by carrying the appropriate documentation to assure the customs agent that your system is not a recent purchase Travelers are often asked when returning to their home country whether or not they purchased the computer while outside of the country Sometimes the proof of purchase such as a bill of sale insuran...

Page 111: ...expensive than charging the call to your hotel room 2 Prepare your system for phone line access in another country Line access outside of a hotel may require the addition of a 9 preceding the phone number string To circumvent unusual dial tone sounds sometimes encountered in hotels you may have to modify a system configuration setting to ignore the dial tone 3 Always check the phone line to determ...

Page 112: ...8 Using External Devices Monitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices Keyboard Mouse Television Connection USB Device Audio Options Port Replicator ...

Page 113: ...Xi is powered off and the monitor Power switch is turned off Note The NEC Versa VXi must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected 2 Attach the 15 pin cable connector to the monitor port on the system Secure the cable connection with the screws provided Connecting a monitor 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Follow any setup ...

Page 114: ...ollows 1 Check that power to both the NEC Versa and the device is off 2 Align and connect the 25 pin parallel cable connector to the parallel port on the system Secure the cable with the screws provided 3 Align and connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on the device Lock the connector clips Connecting a parallel printer 4 Connect the power cable to the device and a properly groun...

Page 115: ...r to both the NEC Versa and the device is off 2 Align and connect the 9 pin connector with the serial port on the system Secure the connection with the screws provided 3 Align and connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port on the device Secure the connections with the screws provided Connecting a serial device 4 Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall out...

Page 116: ...tup in Chapter 3 The PS 2 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 the optional NEC Y adapter For ordering information contact your NECC dealer Note If you purchased this product outside the U S or Canada contact the local NEC...

Page 117: ...n the video output device is a television 800x600 or 1024x768 when the video output device is an LCD panel or an external monitor CRT To change display settings access Start Settings Control Panel Display and select the Settings tab Follow these steps to connect your television as an external display device 1 Connect one end of the standard composite cable into the TV Out RCA yellow colored port o...

Page 118: ...27 USB equipped peripheral devices to your NEC Versa notebook computer These peripherals may include a digital camera scanner printer CD ROM drive modem mouse keyboard telephone or game 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 configurat...

Page 119: ...he front of the NEC Versa Audio ports A Microphone C Headphones B Line In D Volume Control 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 help Port Replicator Use the fol...

Page 120: ...cator towards the rear of the replicator Locating the docking lever A Docking Lever 3 Open the port cover on the rear of the NEC Versa Remove the expansion port cover by pulling it out of its slot in the port cover Close the port cover Removing the expansion port cover A Expansion Port Cover ...

Page 121: ... Devices 4 Place the NEC Versa system s rear bottom corners on the side guides of the NEC Port Replicator Pull the docking lever of the replicator forward to securely dock the NEC Versa Connecting the NEC Port Replicator ...

Page 122: ...9 Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications ...

Page 123: ...k Note The built in microphone is muted by default Enable the microphone before attempting to use it You can make recordings from two classes of audio input line level and microphone level Line level accepts analog audio signals from electronic sources such as tape cassettes VCRs and CD VCD DVD CD read write drives through the Line In port Note When using the built in microphone make sure the spea...

Page 124: ... are many sources of prerecorded sound effects available on the market or you can record your own sounds Line In accepts analog signals from external devices such as a tape deck a stereo CD player or a stereo tuner The Line In port has a mini type connector You may need an adapter to connect your input device to the NEC Versa VXi through Line In Note Using Line In does not disable the internal spe...

Page 125: ...ng from a device use the Device menu to select your audio source Once your file is open or your source specified press the Play button 3 Press the square Stop button to stop playing the audio Using Headphones The NEC Versa VXi headphone port delivers sound at half a watt Stereo headphones plug in through the headphone jack located on the front of the NEC Versa VXi Use the audio software that comes...

Page 126: ...double click on the appropriate drive to display its contents 3 Open your file and press the Play button To play full screen MPEG video you may need to press the Window maximize button to bring your video to full size 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 i...

Page 127: ...oftware packages include graphics packages animation software and presentation authoring systems as follows Animation software allows you to create 3 D effects and 3 D titles and add interest to an otherwise static presentation Authoring packages let you pull all the elements of your design into an exciting interactive multimedia presentation ...

Page 128: ...10 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance ...

Page 129: ...ly The display s brightness control is adjusted properly If using battery power check that the battery pack is properly inserted and fully charged Troubleshooting Problem What to Do The system does not power on If you are operating the system with battery power check that the battery pack is correctly inserted Attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery If you have the AC adapter attached check ...

Page 130: ...ke sure the component is securely installed or connected Verify that the system parameter for the I O port configuration is set correctly in Setup Startup Problems The system displays an invalid configuration error message at power on when there are the following conditions the current configuration information doesn t match configuration information stored in Setup such as when an internal option...

Page 131: ...in the map indicates a failed bit Fixed Disk 0 1 Disk Controller Failure Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly Run Setup to make sure the fixed disk type is correctly identified Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Type of floppy drive A not correctly identified in Setup Keyboard Controller error The keyboard controller failed test You may...

Page 132: ...lace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system System cache error Cache disabled RAM cache failed the BIOS test BIOS disabled the cache System CMOS checksum bad run SETUP CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS Run Setup and reconfigure the system either using the Default Values and or making your own selections S...

Page 133: ...11 Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information NECC Web Site NECC FTP Site NECC Support Services Email Fax to Support Services ...

Page 134: ...net email address tech support neccsd com Note If you purchased your computer outside of the U S or Canada please contact the local NECC office or their dealers for support and service If you have access to a telephone modem and or fax machine you can use these services to obtain information about your system at any time day or night seven days a week Not only do these services provide information...

Page 135: ...orm for your technical support questions a Reseller s area password accessible To access NECC s Home Page enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator URL in your browser http www nec computers com NECC FTP Site Use the Internet to access the NECC FTP file transfer protocol site to download various files video drivers printer drivers BIOS updates and Setup Disk files The files are essenti...

Page 136: ...g For outside the U S or Canada please contact your local NECC office or dealer for the support and service available in your country Email Fax to Support Services NECC Support Services offers technical support by email if you have internet access The email address is tech support neccsd com You can also fax technical questions to NECC Support Services if you have access to a fax machine or fax mo...

Page 137: ...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 138: ...l disorders it is still unclear whether working at a computer causes such disorders Some doctors believe that using the keyboard and mouse may aggravate existing musculoskeletal disorders Note Contact a doctor if you experience pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs Some peopl...

Page 139: ...ilt the backrest slightly backwards The angle formed by your thighs and back should be 90 or more Your seat depth should allow your lower back to comfortably contact the backrest Make sure that the backs of your lower legs do not press against the front of the chair Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle between your thighs and lower legs is 90 or more Place your feet flat on the floor ...

Page 140: ...Avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges Type with your wrists straight Instead of twisting your wrists sideways to press hard to reach keys move your whole arm Keep from bending your wrists hands or fingers sideways Press the keys gently do not bang them Keep your shoulders arms hands and fingers relaxed Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Correct placement and adjustment of the screen or external moni...

Page 141: ...les and joints that were in one position for an extended period of time Relax muscles and joints that were active Use a timer or reminder software to remind you to take breaks To enhance blood circulation alter your sitting posture periodically and keep your hands and wrists warm Note For more information on workstation setup see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visu...

Page 142: ...ver one s work Contact a doctor if you experience pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr David Rempel of the University of California San Francisco Ergonomics Program and Mr M F Schneider of HUMANTECH Inc Ann Arbor Michigan ...

Page 143: ...B Specifications System Components Interrupt Controllers Memory Map ...

Page 144: ...MB increments Maximum 256 MB total Video RAM 4 0 MB Cache RAM 128 KB L2 cache Celeron or 256 KB L2 cache Pentium III Read Only Memory ROM 512 KB flash ROM with boot block Calendar Clock Year month day hour minute second maintained by internal back up battery Input Output I O Facilities Integrated industry standard interfaces Modem Port 1 port RJ 11 jack or LAN Port on some models TV Out 1 port 2 p...

Page 145: ...charging Time Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Approximately 3 hours when system is not in use approximately 3 5 hours when system is in use Lithium Ion Li Ion Approximately 3 5 hours when system is not in use approximately 4 hours when system is in use Card Slots Two 32 bit card slots for two Type II or one Type III PC card 5 V or 3 3 V interface LCD Display Panel depending on the model 12 1 inch Thin F...

Page 146: ... inverted T layout Numeric keypad embedded Special Windows 95 keyset Fn key function key for ROM based key functions Diskette Drive Standard 1 44 MB Size 3 5 inch Capacity 1 44 MB formatted 2 MB unformatted Hard Disk Drives Internal 2 5 inch IDE Capacity depending on the model 6 0 GB 10 GB 12 GB 18 GB 20 GB or larger hard disk drive CD ROM Drive Thin type CD ROM Pack Access Time 24X Interface IDE ...

Page 147: ...o CD ROM mode 2 form 1 form 2 CD ROM XA mode 2 form 1 form 2 CD I mode 2 form 1 form 2 Ready Bridge CD WO CD RW Photo CD Video CD Enhanced Music CD CD TEXT DVD Compatibility DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD R 3 95G CD Read Write Drive Speed Read max 20X CDRW max 14X Read Transfer Rate 150 KB s normal speed 3000 KB s 20X maximum speed 16 6 MB s Mode 4 PIO 16 6 MB s Multi Mode 2 DMA mode not Ultra DMA Write T...

Page 148: ...nd set Class 1 and 2 Fax protocols Built in speaker with software controllable volume Mini PCI LAN 10Base T and 100Base TX Resume on LAN support Full duplex support Auto sensing Software support for management server Mini PCI Modem LAN Modem K56 Flex compatible V 34 protocol V 90 compliant Class 1 Fax protocol LAN 10 100 Ethernet Full duplex support Wake on LAN support Auto sensing Low power featu...

Page 149: ...mm Depth 9 9 in 252 mm Height 1 6 in 40 mm max 44 mm Weight 6 6 lbs 3 0 kg 12 1 inch LCD 6 8 lbs 3 1 kg 13 3 inch LCD 7 0 lbs 3 2 kg 14 1 inch LCD Recommended Environment Operation Temperature 41ºF to 95ºF 5ºC to 35ºC Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing Storage Temperature 4ºF to 104ºF 20ºC to 40ºC Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing ...

Page 150: ...int Please refer the NEC Versa VXi Release Notes that came with your NEC Versa VXi Interrupts IRQ Device IRQ00 Internal Timer IRQ01 Keyboard IRQ02 Cascade IRQ03 IR IRQ04 Serial Port IRQ05 CardBus Mini PCI Sound IRQ06 Diskette Drive IRQ07 Parallel Port IRQ08 Real time Clock IRQ09 USB IRQ10 Video IRQ11 Available IRQ12 Mouse IRQ13 Coprocessor IRQ14 Hard Disk Controller IRQ15 Available ...

Page 151: ...ite protection The following table shows the system s memory map System Memory Map Memory Space Size Function 00000000h 0009FFFFh 640 KB System Memory 000A0000h 000BFFFFh 128 KB Video Memory 000C0000h 000DFFFFh 128 KB 000E0000h 000FFFFFh 128 KB System and Video BIOS 01000000h 01FFFFFFh 32 MB Extended Memory 02000000h 03FFFFFFh 32 MB Extended Memory 04000000h 0FFFFFFFh Up to 256 MB Extended Memory ...

Page 152: ...C Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting Power Management Miscellaneous ...

Page 153: ...un in simultaneous mode The maximum resolution in simultaneous mode is 1024 x 768 for XGA panels You can obtain higher resolutions if you connect a higher resolution external monitor and switch to CRT only mode How can I change my video drivers In Windows 98 and Windows NT go to Start Settings and Control Panel In the Control Panel double click the Display icon Click the Settings tab Next click Ad...

Page 154: ...upgraded Read the release notes that accompany the upgrade Can I run two of the same type cards simultaneously Yes Windows 98 or Windows 2000 configures each card If they are both modems configure each for a different Com port and different available interrupts under the ports icon in the Windows control panel or from Device Manager in Windows 98 or Windows 2000 CardWizard for NT will assist in co...

Page 155: ...nd yet I am unable to use the freed IRQs or I O address resources with my PC Cards To provide a stable platform free of conflicts NECC excluded some resources from PC card use Diskette Drive Why can t I boot from the diskette drive To boot from the diskette drive be sure that you have a diskette in the drive containing operating system files Be sure to check the Boot Device Setup parameters in the...

Page 156: ... choose the format process that best suits your needs To format high density 1 44 MB diskettes In DOS type format a and press 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 Your system ships 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 ...

Page 157: ...tton to perform a cold boot or go to Start Shut Down Shut down the computer If power is on turn the power off using the system unit power button wait at least five seconds and then turn the power on 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 le...

Page 158: ...hen you are going to be away from your system for a short period of time What is the function of Suspend to File Windows NT In Windows NT Suspend to File provides the greatest power savings by putting the system in a maximum power shutdown When the system goes into STF mode it saves data and system status and then shuts off power to all components STF mode lets you save power without first saving ...

Page 159: ...t Your system must be configured for STF Hibernation In Windows Power Management Properties check the box labeled enable hibernate support under the Hibernate tab In the BIOS Power Management Setup enable the Auto save to file parameter and set the Suspend Option to STF How do I bring my system out of LCD timeout Windows 98 2000 or Standby mode Windows NT Moving your VersaGlide pointer or using yo...

Page 160: ...Double click the time in the lower right corner of the screen Change the date and time as needed How do I speed up my application If the application you are using runs really slow close any other applications you are not using this should speed things up If your application still runs slow you might consider installing additional memory see Memory Modules in Chapter 5 Also refer to your operating ...

Page 161: ...create a boot disk This loads only the drivers necessary to run the game How do I find help in a Windows application If you need help in a Windows application click on a Help button or Help 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 ...

Page 162: ... Enter the BIOS Setup utility and access the Peripheral Setup menu Check that both the sending and receiving system and device are using the same transmission software 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 163: ...usiness or mathematical problems audio The range of acoustic mechanical or electrical 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 computer routines usually burnt into ROM that controls the real time clock keyboard disk drives video dis...

Page 164: ...cordings 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 have been digitized at a high sampling rate CD read write drive The CD read write drive loads and starts programs from a compact disc CD or plays y...

Page 165: ... sounds such as speech and sound effects These are played back by the audio circuit s Digital to Analog Converter DAC digital sound A description of a sound wave that consists of binary numbers digitizing The process of converting an analog signal into a digital representation diskette A thin flexible platter coated with a magnetic material for storing information diskette drive A magnetic drive t...

Page 166: ...g 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 access to stored data hardware The electrical and mechanical parts from which a compute...

Page 167: ...ort on the NEC Versa is Infrared Data Association IrDA compatible 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 plate...

Page 168: ...nate sound of its own mini PCI A communications standard that offers smaller size greater design flexibility and reduced cost for mobile platforms MIR Medium Infrared an infrared technology that sends data at 1 152 Mbit second 1 152 000 bits per second MMX A set of 57 multimedia instructions built into Intel s Pentium microprocessors MMX enabled microprocessors handle many common multimedia operat...

Page 169: ... 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 of message transmission in which a message is sent or recei...

Page 170: ...known as PCMCIA cards currently offered by major vendors include fax modems LAN storage cards and wireless communications devices peripheral Input or output device not under direct computer 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 ...

Page 171: ...y the number of pixels on the screen Resolution is usually specified 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 t...

Page 172: ...s technology that supports up to 256 or more colors and a graphics resolution of 800 by 600 pixels system board The main printed circuit board inside the system unit into which other boards and major chip components such as the system microprocessor are connected s video Short for super video a technology for transmitting video signals over a cable by dividing the video information into two separa...

Page 173: ...oot Process of resetting the computer without turning off the power through keyboard input pressing Ctrl Alt and Del keys simultaneously The system returns to an initial or arbitrarily selected condition warm swap Process of swapping devices in and out of a computer system without turning off the power The system must be in a sleep state before removing or inserting a device waveform A graphic rep...

Page 174: ...thin the computer that provides the high quality path required for smooth video playback or TV tuner transmission Zoomed video technology allows data transfer directly between a PC card and VGA controller allowing notebook computers to connect via PC card to real time multimedia devices such as video cameras ...

Page 175: ...ing 2 10 disposal 2 12 recharging precautions 2 11 refresh 3 17 specifications B 3 when to change 2 9 BIOS language setting 3 17 BIOS setup 3 2 BIOS setup utility other options 3 17 C Calendar clock B 2 CD care 5 3 CD loading 5 3 CD read write drive 5 4 CD ROM drive specifications B 4 CD ROM drive features 5 2 Celeron microprocessor 1 3 Cleaning your NEC Versa 2 15 Closing LCD panel 3 20 3 23 Conn...

Page 176: ... using 6 7 Interrupt controllers B 8 IR port 3 16 6 9 enabling 6 9 K Keyboard 1 9 control keys 1 9 cursor control keys 1 9 function keys 1 9 numeric keypad 1 9 specifications B 4 typewriter keys 1 9 L LCD panel closing 3 20 3 23 specifications B 3 Suspend 3 14 view expansion 3 7 Line In 9 3 Low battery alarm 3 19 3 22 Low battery power 2 6 M Main power source DC power 7 3 Managing system power 3 1...

Page 177: ...1 16 port descriptions 1 16 POST error messages 10 4 Power button 3 13 management under AC 3 13 meter 3 19 3 23 schemes 3 19 3 22 Power button pressing 3 20 3 23 Power connections 7 3 Power management 3 17 setup 3 11 Windows 98 3 17 Power options Windows 2000 3 21 Power schemes 3 18 3 21 Power on self test POST 3 2 Pressing Power button 3 20 3 23 Problem checklist 10 2 Product Recovery CD 4 15 ful...

Page 178: ...iter keys 1 11 U Upgrading memory 5 4 USB controller 3 16 USB port 8 7 User password 3 8 Using the battery 2 6 the TV out port 8 6 V VersaGlide tips 2 3 Video out type 3 7 W Weight specifications B 7 Windows 2000 4 2 2000 power options 3 21 2000 taskbar icons 4 3 98 4 3 98 taskbar icons 4 5 introduction 4 2 power management 3 17 Windows keys 1 10 Windows NT 4 6 taskbar icons 4 6 ...

Page 179: ... interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the rec...

Page 180: ...equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 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 i...

Page 181: ...c DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We the Responsible Party NEC Computers Inc 15 Business Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 declare that the product NEC Versa VXi is in compliance with FCC CFR47 part 15 for Class B digital devices ...