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NEC Versa LXi Release Notes   1

NEC Versa

®

 LXi

Release Notes

Congratulations on purchasing an NEC Versa LXi notebook computer! Before using your system read
the important information detailed in this document. The topics described in this document apply to
NEC Versa LXi systems running the Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 2000, Windows 98 Second Edition,

Windows 95, or Windows NT operating systems. Topics specific to a particular operating system are
noted.

Contents

Notes for All Users ......................................................................................................................................... 2

Introducing New System Features ............................................................................................................... 2
Optimizing the LCD Panel Display.............................................................................................................. 3
Toggling Between Video Modes ................................................................................................................. 3
Restoring the Hard Disk Drive .................................................................................................................... 4
Disabling Power Management..................................................................................................................... 4
Using a TV as an External Display Device................................................................................................... 4
Hot Docking Your System .......................................................................................................................... 4
Upgrading to a New Versa Dock Monitor Stand .......................................................................................... 4

Notes for Using Windows 2000....................................................................................................................... 5

Conserving Battery Power........................................................................................................................... 5
Resuming From Save-to-Ram/Save-to-File.................................................................................................. 5
Upgrading to Windows 2000....................................................................................................................... 5

Notes for Using Windows 98 Second Edition .................................................................................................. 6

Installing the NEC VersaGlide Mouse Driver .............................................................................................. 6
Docking Your System ................................................................................................................................. 6
Increasing the System’s Memory Capacity .................................................................................................. 7
Using the Fn-F3 Function Keys ................................................................................................................... 7
Updating DuoVue Mode ............................................................................................................................. 7
Updating the IR (infrared) Driver ................................................................................................................ 7
Disabling Save-to-Disk ............................................................................................................................... 8
Using PC Cards .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Resuming from Save-to File........................................................................................................................ 8
Using the Internal Microphone .................................................................................................................... 8
Using Novell Software ................................................................................................................................ 8

Notes for Using Windows 95 .......................................................................................................................... 9

Warm Swapping Devices ............................................................................................................................ 9
Using Screen Savers.................................................................................................................................... 9

Notes for Using Windows NT ......................................................................................................................... 9

Using the Save-to-File Function .................................................................................................................. 9
Using the HDPREPEZ Utility ..................................................................................................................... 9
Optimizing Sound Quality......................................................................................................................... 10
Using PC Cards ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Running the Internet Connection Wizard ................................................................................................... 10

Summary of Contents for VERSA LXI#RELEASE NOTES

Page 1: ...xternal Display Device 4 Hot Docking Your System 4 Upgrading to a New Versa Dock Monitor Stand 4 Notes for Using Windows 2000 5 Conserving Battery Power 5 Resuming From Save to Ram Save to File 5 Upgr...

Page 2: ...unning on Batteries Battery Optimized Performance Recommended only Plugged In Maximum Performance Recommended or Battery Optimized Performance If you want to introduce the Maximum Performance option a...

Page 3: ...heet that ships with your system Contact your local NECC support representative for details 256 MB Memory Module The 256 MB memory module is an optional accessory that increases the memory expansion c...

Page 4: ...when in TV out only mode right click on the Windows desktop click Properties select the S3 DuoVue tab and enable the LCD In Windows 98 you cannot use Fn F3 to toggle the display from LCD to TV while...

Page 5: ...ernate 5 Click OK to exit Alarm Actions 6 Click OK to exit Power Options 7 Close the Control Panel Resuming From Save to Ram Save to File Standby or Save to RAM STR manages power by saving your curren...

Page 6: ...pplication and Driver CD into the CD ROM drive The CD automatically runs and the Application and Driver dialog box appears 2 Click the Drivers tab 3 Double click on NEC VersaGlide Mouse Drivers 4 High...

Page 7: ...F3 Function Keys After changing video resolution or resuming from Suspend restart the system before using the Fn F3 function keys to toggle between video modes Updating DuoVue Mode The DuoVue mode sup...

Page 8: ...ads the card and functions correctly When using PC storage cards with your NEC Versa LXi do not change the default settings for Power Button and Lid Close functions in Windows When using the Adaptec S...

Page 9: ...ting system on your NEC Versa LXi If the Auto Save to File parameter is enabled severe video corruption may occur when resuming from an auto Save to File state Video corruption will not occur when res...

Page 10: ...een the recording and playback quality is noticeably improved Using PC Cards Your NEC Versa LXi running the Windows NT operating system supports hot swapping and warm swapping PC cards using the same...

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