NEC VERSA 2000 WINDOWS 98 - UPGRADE INFORMATION, User Manual

Page 1: ...em 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...

Page 2: ...the NEC Versa 2000 Common problems and their solutions are also in cluded Chapter 6 provides a list of numbers for NEC customer support services Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment conta...

Page 3: ...ld type For example type DIR and press Enter RELATED DOCUMENTS In addition to this guide a number of other documents ship with your Versa system including The NEC Versa 2000 Series Quick Setup shows y...

Page 4: ...1 4 NEC VersaGlide 1 5 Rear 1 6 Left Side 1 7 Right Side 1 8 Underside 1 8 System Care 1 9 Precautions 1 9 Storage Requirements 1 10 Routine Cleaning 1 10 2 Learning to Use the Hardware Powering Your...

Page 5: ...Introduction 3 1 Windows 95 3 1 Windows for Workgroups 3 2 DOS Introduction 3 3 Guide to Online Help 3 3 NEC Versa 2000 InfoCenter 3 3 Additional Topics 3 4 Guide to NEC Utilities 3 5 Distribution Di...

Page 6: ...6 Features 5 7 6 Getting Help A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You A 1 Arrange Your Equipment A 3 Adjust Your Chair A 3 Adjust Your Input Devices A 4 Adjust Your...

Page 7: ...tem AROUND THE SYSTEM The NEC Versa 2000 is light and compact with features all around it Front Take a look at the front of the NEC Versa 2000 Front of System LCD Your NEC Versa 2000 comes with either...

Page 8: ...itches The NEC Versa 2000 has the following switches Power Slide right to turn on slide right again to turn off Power Management Slide the switch to turn Power Management on slide again to turn it off...

Page 9: ...m Power Management Green when on no color when off Blinking green when the system is in Suspend mode Battery AC Power Status There are several light indicators BATTERY STATUS LED AC Powered Green 50 t...

Page 10: ...tion keys Typewriter keys Cursor control keys Numeric keypad Control keys Function keys The Fn Function key activates the functions printed in blue on keys having dual functions Press the Fn key and t...

Page 11: ...s are printed in blue The keypad lets you type numbers and mathemati cal operands as you would on a calculator The keypad is ideal for entering long lists of numbers Control keys Cursor control keys i...

Page 12: ...at it s serial by looking at the cable A serial cable has a 9 pin connector Parallel Port Use to connect a parallel printer A parallel device has a 25 pin cable connector Docking Connector Use this bu...

Page 13: ...l devices like fax modems local area network LAN cards storage cards and pagers A PCMCIA card is about the size and shape of a credit card and in serts into one of the two slots Hard Disk Drive The ha...

Page 14: ...the Lithium Ion Li Ion battery Underside Every inch of the NEC Versa 2000 has a purpose even the underside Turn your system upside down You ll see three compartments The small compartment is for expa...

Page 15: ...e the hard disk or diskette drive is being accessed When using the AC adapter make sure the power source falls within the system s compatible range of 100 120 or 224 240 volts AC Never use the AC adap...

Page 16: ...from vibration and magnetic fields Keep the system and its components away from organic solvents or cor rosive gases Avoid leaving the system and its components in direct sunlight or near heat sources...

Page 17: ...the system Turning on the system under this condition can cause damage to the internal components Wait before turning the system on so that the internal temperature of the system can equalize with the...

Page 18: ...nywhere using any one of a number of power sources includ ing the AC adapter connected to an electrical wall outlet using AC power the battery pack the optional DC adapter connected to a car cigarette...

Page 19: ...the system or with the battery gauge in Windows Both let you know how much battery power you have left When your battery power is getting low you can remove it and replace it with a charged Li Ion ba...

Page 20: ...prevent causing 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 Basics Keyboard The NEC Versa 2000 keyboar...

Page 21: ...athematical operands as you would on a calculator The keypad is ideal for entering long lists of numbers When you press Num Lock again the keys revert to their normal functions as typewriter keys Cont...

Page 22: ...of the pointer controlled by the NEC VersaGlide See the Windows Control Panel NEC Mouse Pointer and Motion Ergonomics Follow these basic ergonomic tips while working Use a light touch on the VersaGlid...

Page 23: ...new drive down to the side Install the drive slid ing it into the compartment Press firmly to make sure the drive is fully seated Swing the drive lever up 4 Close the disk compartment cover 5 Run Auto...

Page 24: ...ory compartment cover from the system by releasing the small latch and lifting the cover off the system Removing cover 4 Install the memory card as follows Align the memory card connector with the con...

Page 25: ...add a standard external monitor to your NEC Versa 2000 You need a display signal cable usually provided with the monitor One end of the cable must have a 15 pin connector for the system See the back o...

Page 26: ...a properly grounded wall outlet 5 Follow any setup instructions in the monitor manual 6 Turn on power to the monitor 7 Press the Suspend button to resume Active mode or power on the NEC Versa 2000 Tog...

Page 27: ...ne Windows QuickStart Guide or Using Windows 95 for instructions on using the Control Panel To connect a parallel printer to your NEC Versa 2000 do the following 1 Check that both the NEC Versa and pr...

Page 28: ...be sure you install the appropri ate printer driver through the Windows Control Panel See the online Windows QuickStart Guide or Using Windows 95 for instructions on using the Control Panel Follow the...

Page 29: ...board and a PS 2 style external mouse at the same time use the optional NEC Y adapter See the online NEC Versa 2000 Options Catalog Follow these steps to connect an external keyboard to your system 1...

Page 30: ...tions on connecting an external keyboard to the docking station see the user s guide that came with your docking sta tion Mouse You can add an external mouse to your NEC Versa 2000 to use in place of...

Page 31: ...stem 2 Connect the mouse cable connector to the keyboard mouse port on the system The keyboard mouse port is the first one Connecting an external mouse 3 Slide the Suspend button again to resume Activ...

Page 32: ...e one as an option Or you can use a PC card modem See the online NEC Versa 2000 Options Catalog for both options Your NEC Versa 2000 comes with fax software and several online service gateways all the...

Page 33: ...MCIA technology To insert a PC card open the slot cover and follow these steps 1 Align the card so the 68 pin connector points toward the slot 2 Slide the card into either slot A low then high tone le...

Page 34: ...cting the docking station NEC Versa MiniDock 2000 The Versa MiniDock 2000 option provides you with the convenience of a dock at your desk without taking up a lot of space With your NEC Versa 2000 secu...

Page 35: ...nd means of operation Both Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups use a graphical interface to make the operating systems easy to use Most popular programs today are designed specifically for Windows u...

Page 36: ...ol printing set up printers plotters and modems customize the desktop and manage files Accessories Includes desktop programs that come with Windows such as a simple word processing program a drawing p...

Page 37: ...use MS DOS refer to the online book MS DOS 6 22 QuickStart in the NEC Information program group GUIDE TO ONLINE HELP The NEC Versa 2000 has plenty of information for you online NEC Versa 2000 InfoCen...

Page 38: ...NEC Customer Service Guide discusses the various levels of support NEC offers you our customer We provide lots of information to help you become self sufficient with your NEC Versa 2000 but if you ne...

Page 39: ...iskettes for the system contents Use the distribution diskettes to make a backup copy of all the programs that came on your NEC Versa 2000 Save the diskettes in case you need reload the system PowerCe...

Page 40: ...ock at boot up press F1 2 When the Auto Setup Summary screen is displayed the enter the high lighted letter in the menu bar to that represents the category you want For example type D to open the Disk...

Page 41: ...About the Software 3 7...

Page 42: ...thing you need before you leave on a trip Be sure you have all the necessary cables and accessories See the checklist at the end of this chapter If you run your system with battery power maximize batt...

Page 43: ...and most of Central and South America use 110 volt alter nating current AC Most other countries of the world use 220 volt AC The NEC Versa 2000 adapts to voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts There a...

Page 44: ...phone extension cord with RJ 11 plugs Appropriate AC plug adapter Copy of proof of purchase for computer and other equipment for customs check Customer support phone numbers for your software NEC Vers...

Page 45: ...e able to solve the problem yourself PROBLEM CHECKLIST First check the items in the following list If these items don t help see the table that follows the list Power is on to the computer The electri...

Page 46: ...Fn F5 or use the suspend button The system entered Suspend mode due to low battery power Plug in the AC adapter or replace the battery pack then press the suspend button to resume operation Battery p...

Page 47: ...tructions If you see other error messages the hardware might need repair NOTE When the NEC Versa 2000 detects an error related to display devices it cannot display on either the LCD or a CRT The syste...

Page 48: ...t setting Exit and save Auto Setup Invalid configuration information run Setup program One or more system configuration parameters are not properly set Start Auto Setup set them correctly and exit and...

Page 49: ...em If it still fails have the keyboard repaired NOTE Repeated keystrokes during boot may produce an error message Keyboard stuck key failure A key is jammed Remove any obstruction you find You may hav...

Page 50: ...e Remote Support Session software is required the technician asks you for your phone number and helps you to prepare your system for remote support Follow these steps to prepare your system for remote...

Page 51: ...reen The technician can access data run and control applications on your system and print reports using the remote keyboard and mouse Or the technician can simply observe your computer s operations Yo...

Page 52: ...ts 800 366 0476 U S and Canada 708 860 9500 x2621 International Automated fax service that offers product brochures instal lation procedures quick reference guides promotional forms troubleshooting in...

Page 53: ...6 2 Getting Help Worldwide Web Address www nec com NEC is a member of TSANet Technical Support Alliance Network...

Page 54: ...YOU Computers are everywhere More and more people sit at computers for longer periods of time This appendix explains how to set up your computer to fit your physical needs This information is based on...

Page 55: ...ater in the appendix To reduce your risk of developing these disorders follow the instructions in this appendix If you experience discomfort while working at your computer or afterwards even at night...

Page 56: ...ing Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright position The backrest of your chair should support the inward curve of your back Use the entire seat and backrest to support your body Tilt the backrest sli...

Page 57: ...and next to the keyboard Keep your wrists straight and use your entire arm when moving a mouse Do not grasp the mouse tightly Grasp the mouse lightly and loosely Adjust the keyboard height so that yo...

Page 58: ...way than 28 inches from your eyes The optimal distance is between 14 and 18 inches Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away Blink often Position the screen or externa...

Page 59: ...alking standing and stretching During these breaks stretch muscles 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...

Page 60: ...musculoskeletal disorders aging fluid retention due to pregnancy poor physical conditioning and dietary habits and other conditions Psychosocial factors associated with these disorders include workpla...

Page 61: ...model Expansion Optional Two slots for DIMM sockets Expandable in 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB increments Maximum 36MB or 40MB total Video RAM 1 MB Cache RAM L2 128 KB DX4 100 only Read only Memory ROM 256 KB x 8...

Page 62: ...CFT backlit color 10 4 inch Double scan Super Twisted Nematic DSTN color Resolution 640 x 480 pixels Dot Pitch 0 3 mm Colors 4 096 64K colors on external CRT with video subsystem Viewing Area 192 mm b...

Page 63: ...Adapter Input Voltage 100 to 240 volts V AC 50 or 60 Hz 1 2 0 6 A Output Voltage 19 V DC 2200mA 40 3W Battery Pack Type Lithium Ion Li Ion Output Voltage 14 4 V Capacity 2 800 mAH Battery Life Approx...

Page 64: ...14 5 mm Height 0 85 in 21 8 mm Weight NEC Versa 2000C TFT System 6 51 lb 2 95 kg NEC Versa 2000D or 75 DSTN System 6 31 lb 2 86 kg Battery Pack 1 16 lb 527 6 kg Recommended Environment Operation Tempe...

Page 65: ...ructions ATTENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m me type ou d un type recommand par le constructeur Mettre au r bu...