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First Printing — March 1995

Copyright 1995

Copyright 1995

NEC Technologies, Inc.

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Summary of Contents for VERSA MEDIADOCK - SERVICE

Page 1: ...ct s discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product However actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be ...

Page 2: ...scription of operating controls setting parameters and accessing the NEC bulletin board system BBS Section 3 Options provides the user with installation procedures for MediaDock op tions Section 4 Troubleshooting and Repair includes maintenance troubleshooting disas sembly and reassembly and illustrated parts breakdown information NEC service and spare parts ordering information is also provided I...

Page 3: ...er DACK DMA acknowledge DC direct current DIP dual in line package DLAB Divisor Latch Address bit DMA direct memory access DMAC DMA controller DOS disk operating system DRAM dynamic RAM D S docking station EPROM erasable and programmable ROM F Fahrenheit FAX facsimile transmission FCC Federal Communications Commission FG frame ground FM frequency modulation Fn Function FRU field replaceable unit G...

Page 4: ... PIO parallel input output pixel picture element p p peak to peak PPI programmable peripheral interface PQFP plastic quad flat package PROM programmable ROM QFP quad flat pack RAM random access memory RAMDAC RAM digital to analog RAS row address strobe RGB red green blue R read RTC real time clock R W read write S slave SIMM single inline memory module SOF silver package SOP silver package SW swit...

Page 5: ...terrupt Level Assignments 1 10 Specifications 1 12 Section 2 Setup and Operation Unpacking the System 2 1 Environment 2 1 Hardware Setup 2 1 Connecting the Versa 2 2 Powering On 2 5 Disconnecting the Versa 2 6 Powering Off 2 6 Software Setup 2 9 Running the ACU 2 10 Running the ACU for the Versa M 2 10 Running the ACU for the Versa V 2 11 Running the ACU for the UltraLite Versa Versa E and Versa P...

Page 6: ...laying Audio CDs 2 27 CD Care 2 27 Emergency Eject 2 28 Section 3 Options Headphones or External Speakers 3 1 Connecting Headphones 3 2 Connecting External Speakers 3 2 External Microphone 3 2 Section 4 Troubleshooting and Repair Service 4 1 Technical Support 4 2 Product Information 4 2 Ordering Information from FastFacts 4 3 Maintenance 4 4 Cleaning the System s Exterior 4 4 Cleaning the System s...

Page 7: ...em Files CONFIG SYS B 1 AUTOEXEC BAT B 2 List of Figures 1 1 MediaDock Shown Connected to Versa P 1 1 1 2 MediaDock Front and Side View 1 2 1 3 MediaDock Rear and Side View 1 3 1 4 Locating Sound Board Connectors 1 4 1 5 Audio Subsystem 1 5 1 6 Locating Power Amplifier Board Connectors 1 6 2 1 Connecting the AC Adapter 2 2 2 2 Opening the Versa Expansion Port Cover 2 3 2 3 Stowing the Expansion Po...

Page 8: ... Cover Screws 4 9 4 2 Removing Bottom Screws 4 10 4 3 Removing Docking Cable Screw 4 11 4 4 Locating Sound Board Connectors 4 12 4 5 Removing the Sound Board Screws 4 13 4 6 Unplugging the Red Black Speaker Cable 4 14 4 7 Removing the Power Amplifier Board Screws 4 15 4 8 Removing Assembly Handle Screws 4 16 4 9 Locating the Left Latch and Torsion Spring 4 17 4 10 Removing CD ROM Cables 4 18 4 11 ...

Page 9: ...ecifications 1 9 1 4 I O Address Map 1 9 1 5 Interrupt Level Assignments 1 10 1 6 MediaDock Specifications 1 12 2 1 I O Connector Descriptions 2 22 4 1 NEC Service and Information Telephone Numbers 4 1 4 2 Problems and Solutions 4 6 4 3 MediaDock Disassembly Sequence 4 8 4 4 Versa Series MediaDock Field Replaceable Parts 4 24 ...

Page 10: ...p models providing an excellent way to integrate sound with video n NEC UltraLite Versa Series computer n NEC Versa E Series computer n NEC Versa V Series computer n NEC Versa M Series computer n NEC Versa P Series computer NOTE If a model that does not appear on the above list is connected to the MediaDock the laptop displays a configuration error Figure Section 1 1 MediaDock Shown Connected to V...

Page 11: ...connects to Versa notebook computers via a 198 pin docking connector The MediaDock s design in cludes a protective hood to cover the connector Additional front and side features include NEC s double speed CD ROM reader CDR 250 system locking latches and release but tons and four Altec Lansing stereo speakers Figure Section 1 2 shows these features Figure Section 1 2 MediaDock Front and Side View ...

Page 12: ...lude the Volume Control lever and Tone Control lever For information on using these controls see Section 2 Setup and Operation Standard I O connectors also shown here include the head phone port microphone port line in and line out ports and the power port Figure Section 1 3 MediaDock Rear and Side View ...

Page 13: ...s installed in the rear section of the MediaDock chassis Sound board connectors include the docking cable connector J4 IDE cable connector J5 line out cable connector J7 and the power amplifier cable connector J9 Figure Section 1 4 Locating Sound Board Connectors ...

Page 14: ... and music synthesis The sound board includes a Yamaha OPL3 musical instrument digital interface synthesizer MIDI and offers up to 44 Khz sampling frequency It provides Creative Labs Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster PRO compatibility It also supports Windows Sound System Version 2 0 The sound subsystem is outlined in Figure Section 1 5 Figure Section 1 5 Audio Subsystem ...

Page 15: ...ports Board connectors include two red speaker connectors see Figure Section 1 6 These pro vide a solid connection to all four Altec Lansing speakers Figure Section 1 6 Locating Power Amplifier Board Connectors Speakers The MediaDock uses four Altec Lansing stereo speakers Two of the speakers output high range sound and two speakers output mid range and bass sounds The high range speakers are embe...

Page 16: ...e include the IDE cable power cable line out cable and speaker cable The IDE cable provides an interface for the CD ROM reader The CD ROM power cable carries electrical power from the sound board to the CD ROM The CD ROM line out cable routes audio from the CD ROM through the MediaDock The dual speaker cable is attached via connectors to the power amplifier board providing exceptional sound qualit...

Page 17: ...7284 SGS Thomson Mic in Amp 14 pin DIP SO DIGITAL INTERFACE Refer to Table Section 1 2 for a list of digital interface specifications Table Section 1 2 Digital I F Specifications Item Media Dock Address 2x0H 2xFH Programmable 220H 22FH Default 230H 23FH 240H 24FH 250H 25FH 388H 38BH MIDI IRQ 1ch Programmable IRQ 5 Default IRQ 7 IRQ 9 IRQ 10 DMA 1ch Programmable DMA 0 DMA 1 Default DMA 3 ...

Page 18: ...ternal Mic In Input Level Frequency Response Input Impedance Input Bias Auto Level Control 25 m Vrms 200 Hz to 12 Khz 5 0 Kohms 2 2 V thru 10 Kohms 20 dB to 100 dB Line In External Input Level Rated Load Impedance Frequency Response 2 Vrms 10 Kohms 2 Hz to 20 KHz Line In from CD ROM Input Level Rated Load Impedance Frequency Response 2 Vrms 7 5 Kohms 2 Hz to 20 KHz I O ADDRESS MAP Refer to Table S...

Page 19: ...t Control Register 0C19H Serial EPROM Control 1C10H Sound Power Control Register 1C18 1C19H Reserved INTERRUPT LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS Refer to Table Section 1 5 for the MediaDock I O address map Table Section 1 5 Interrupt Level Assignments Interrupt Assignment IRQ0 Not Used IRQ1 Not Used IRQ2 Not Used IRQ3 Not Used IRQ4 Not Used IRQ5 Sound Controller IRQ6 Not Used IRQ7 Sound Controller IRQ8 Not Used I...

Page 20: ...Technical Information 1 11 Table Section 1 5 Interrupt Level Assignments Interrupt Assignment IRQ14 IDE IRQ15 IDE ...

Page 21: ...rnal power amp controlled by external control panel Wave Audio compatible A D D A converter Up to 44 Khz sampling frequency 16 bit CD quality Power 100 to 240 Vac at 50 or 60 Hz Output Voltage 13 0 V 0 A 1 7 A 2 8 A 13 0 V 4 1 A 2 4 A 0 A Panel Controls Latch Release Button Volume Control Tone Control Docking Lever Connector Support Expansion Port connects to Versa expansion connector Microphone i...

Page 22: ...te PIO mode 2 Access Time 380 milliseconds ms Memory Buffer 286 KB Standard Software MediaDock Setup utility Windows 3 1 drivers Versa M Audio Switcher utility Wave recording and playback utility Mixer utilities MIDI playback utility Software Dynamics Media Maestro multimedia software Recommended Environment Temperature 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 No condensation Administrative...

Page 23: ...ck in a location that meets the following environmental conditions n Temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C n Humidity 20 to 80 noncondensing Store the MediaDock in a location that meets the following conditions n Temperature 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C n Humidity 10 to 85 noncondensing HARDWARE SETUP The AC adapter and power cable that came with the unit provide power to the MediaDock and the Versa C...

Page 24: ...se the procedure that follows to connect the Versa to the MediaDock Connecting the Versa Attach the Versa to the MediaDock with the following steps CAUTION Versa power must be off when con necting and disconnecting it to the MediaDock Also make sure all Versa port covers are se curely closed before connecting the computer to the MediaDock Open and stow the expansion port cover as instructed in the...

Page 25: ...MediaDock and AC power 3 On the back of the Versa open the expansion port cover and slide it underneath the expansion port Figure Section 2 2 Opening the Versa Expansion Port Cover Figure Section 2 3 Stowing the Expansion Port Cover 4 Push the MediaDock docking lever all the way to the back of the unit ...

Page 26: ...own on the Versa until the locking latches click to secure the Versa in position Figure Section 2 4 Aligning the Versa and the MediaDock 6 Pull the docking lever to the front of the MediaDock Check that the lever is as far to the front as it can go Figure Section 2 5 Securing the Docking Lever ...

Page 27: ...must be connected The adapter powers both the MediaDock and the Versa connected to it The MediaDock cannot run on the Versa batteries n The first time you connect the Versa and MediaDock you need to set up the Versa software to recognize the MediaDock and CD ROM Refer to Software Setup later in this section for information Powering On The Versa power button turns power on and off to both the Media...

Page 28: ...ce and Reference Manual Figure Section 2 6 Turning Power On Disconnecting the Versa Disconnect the Versa and MediaDock as follows Powering Off The Versa power button turns power off to both the Versa and MediaDock CAUTION Be sure that active applications are closed and data is saved before powering off the Versa Failure to do so can result in data loss ...

Page 29: ...s the front of the unit hold it briefly and release it Figure Section 2 7 Turning Power Off Remove the Versa from the MediaDock as follows CAUTION Turn off Versa power before dis connecting the Versa and MediaDock Keeping power on can damage the Versa the Medi aDock or both 3 Turn off Versa power and close the Versa LCD ...

Page 30: ...o the back of the MediaDock Figure Section 2 8 Releasing the Docking Lever 5 Press both release buttons to unlock the locking latches on the front of the unit Once the latches are released the Versa pops up a little Figure Section 2 9 Pressing the Release Buttons ...

Page 31: ...ing the following steps creates a configuration called Medi aDock When the Versa is not docked you can specify the original Versa configuration called Mobile Complete the following before setting up dual configurations n Check that the MS DOS level 6 0 is installed in the Versa If the system is running an earlier version of MS DOS upgrade to Version 6 0 or higher n Run the ACU to enable the MediaD...

Page 32: ...ion with this type of configuration changes the Versa ACU settings Therefore you must follow this ACU setup each time you use the MediaDock after using a dock ing station configured with an optional IDE hard disk or diskette drive n If the user plans to operate the Versa M with a docking station that has other op tions but no IDE drive or diskette drive start with step 2 n If the user does not pla...

Page 33: ...es menu 6 From the Disk Drive Settings screen press the down arrow or i to move the cur sor to the selection arrow next to IDE Hard Disk Interface 7 Press Alt Four options appear 8 Use the cursor down arrow to select Internal Docking Station and press Enter 9 Press Enter again to exit the Drive menu and return to the main ACU screen Press X 10 Select Exit and Save Changes and press Enter Press Ent...

Page 34: ...ter Press Enter at the prompt to update your system To continue go to Start Up Diskette Creation later in this section Running the ACU for the UltraLite Versa Versa E and Versa P Follow these steps to run the ACU for the UltraLite Versa Versa E and Versa P 1 Connect the MediaDock to the AC adapter and an outlet and dock the Versa 2 Power on and boot up the Versa 3 When the cursor changes to a blin...

Page 35: ...ype N when prompted to format another diskette and press Enter 6 While the diskette is still in the drive type the following and press Enter to copy the CONFIG SYS file to the diskette copy c config sys a 7 Type the following and press Enter to copy the AUTOEXEC BAT file to disk ette copy c autoexec bat a 8 Remove the diskette from the drive label it and store it in a safe place 9 Continue as foll...

Page 36: ... Manager access the File pull down menu and select Run 5 Type a winstall and press Enter 6 Respond to the utility prompts as follows n Click OK to continue after reading the ACU reminder screen n Click OK or press Enter to continue with the setup after reading the Medi aDock Setup Utility introduction screen n Specify the disk drive on which to install the software Press Enter or click OK to accep...

Page 37: ...n to create the directory Choose Complete Installation for the type of installation to follow At the prompt insert Audio Applications diskette 2 into the drive and press Enter 9 At the prompt click Restart Windows to reboot Windows this activates the MediaDock audio 10 Exit Windows and press the Power button to reboot the system and activate the CD ROM drivers 11 See the following sections for ope...

Page 38: ...onfiguration you want to use as follows n MediaDock Use this configuration when you dock the Versa on the Medi aDock n Mobile Use this configuration to use the Versa by itself n Docked Pick this configuration to use the Versa docked on an NEC Docking Station or NEC Docking Station II This option may not appear depending on your system configuration Using the Audio Switcher Utility Follow these ste...

Page 39: ...From the screen click the button for the appropriate audio system n The Versa M button selects the computer s audio n The MediaDock button selects the MediaDock audio Versa M Audio Switcher Versa M Audio Quit Help Welcome to the Versa M Audio Switcher This application will re configure your Versa M Windows setup to use either the internal sound chip or the sound chip in the MediaDock MediaDock Aud...

Page 40: ... appear They let you know the ESS hardware is not present n Save Configuration Click this button to change the audio sound system to be used the next time Windows restarts This button saves the new configura tion but does not engage it until Windows restarts n Cancel Click this button to return to the Welcome screen without making or saving any changes The sound system that was active when you ope...

Page 41: ...ings if you try to run a DOS based application and you get no sound or poor sound from the MediaDock Changing the Volume Change speaker volume settings as follows 1 From the DOS prompt type the following and press Enter to change to the MEDIADOK directory cd mediadok 2 Display the current sound settings by typing the following and pressing Enter essvol The screen displays the current volume settin...

Page 42: ...umentation indicates that the application requires special set tings proceed as follows 1 From the DOS prompt type cd mediadok and press Enter to change to the MEDIADOK directory 2 To display the current IRQ and DMA settings type esscfg and press Enter The screen displays the current settings and the following four options from which to choose 1 Set new IRQ channel 2 Set new DMA channel 3 Display ...

Page 43: ... one per side These latches secure the Versa to the MediaDock The release buttons unlock the Versa for separate use n Handle The sturdy MediaDock handle lets the user carry the MediaDock with the Versa connected It also acts as a wrist rest when using the Versa keyboard n Docking Lever The docking lever controls the connection between the Medi aDock and the Versa Pulling the lever to the front of ...

Page 44: ... ROM or stereo amplifier Connect this port to a Line in port on another audio system to play or record Line in Connects to a 3 pin mini jack CD ROM or stereo amplifier Use a cable to connect to the Line out port on the other audio system to record or play Docking This 198 pin connector provides an interface for the optional NEC Versa Series Docking Station II or optional port replicator Power This...

Page 45: ... ROM USE The MediaDock ships with the CDR 250 NEC s dual Speed CD ROM reader The CD ROM reader is assigned the next available drive letter NOTE The CD ROM reader only works when the MediaDock is connected to AC power the Versa is docked and the Versa is powered on Use the CD ROM reader to load and start programs or from a compact disc CD Also use the CD ROM reader to play audio CDs see Playing Aud...

Page 46: ...er Controls and Indicators n 2X speed lamp shows that the reader is reading data at double speed n CD busy lamp lights during data read operations Do not eject the CD or turn off the MediaDock when the indicator is lit n Stop eject button ejects or retracts the CD tray Press this button when power is on to insert a CD into or remove a CD from the reader ...

Page 47: ...eed reader follow these steps 1 Press the stop eject button A CD tray emerges from the reader door Figure Section 2 16 Pressing the Stop Eject Button 2 Put the CD printed side up into the circular impression in the tray Figure Section 2 17 Loading a CD into the Reader ...

Page 48: ...n Add the CD Audio option to the Media Player s Device list as follows 1 Press the Stop Eject button and insert an audio CD into the tray Press the button again so the tray retracts into the reader 2 From the Program Manager select the Main program group Double click the Control Panel icon 3 Double click the Drivers icon and select Add 4 Scroll through the list of drivers and highlight MCI CD Audi...

Page 49: ...edia player control panel that appears click on the play button CD Care When handling CDs keep the following guidelines in mind n 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 n Do not write on or apply labels to either side of the disc n Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or high temperatures n Clean fingerprints or d...

Page 50: ... power failure occurs 1 Turn off Versa power and unplug the MediaDock 2 Manually open the dust door Figure Section 2 19 Opening the Dust Door 3 Locate the Emergency Eject hole Insert a steel pin a stiff straightened paper clip can be used into the eject hole Press the pin firmly until the disc tray emerges Figure Section 2 20 Emergency Eject Hole Behind the Dust Door ...

Page 51: ...Setup and Operation 2 29 ...

Page 52: ...e MediaDock when connecting these options MediaDock ports are easy to access Headphones or External Speakers Follow these steps to connect headphones or external speakers to the MediaDock NOTE When you use the headphone port speakers in the MediaDock are disabled The fig ure in the following section shows headphones being connected External speakers are con nected to the same port ...

Page 53: ...as follows 1 Check the instructions that came with the speakers to set up the speaker cables 2 Locate the headphone port on the MediaDock and plug in the speaker cable 3 Follow the directions that came with the speakers to connect them to AC or bat tery power The MediaDock does not provide operating power to external speakers External Microphone Follow these steps to connect an external microphone...

Page 54: ...e microphone jack into the port 3 Turn on Versa power if it is not already on NOTE You can record only mono sound when using a microphone for recording with the Medi aDock If you experience audio feedback during use move the microphone away from the Medi aDock ...

Page 55: ...omputer systems 1 508 635 4706 see BIOS Update Utility in Section 2 NEC Service In the U S call 1 800 632 4525 Listen to the automated attendant and select the appropriate menu to reach one of the following departments Information Center literature dealer locations sales leads response to ads NASC National Authorized Service Centers Administration new dealer service authorization warranty claims N...

Page 56: ...one business day Product Information NEC FastFacts is a automated electronic information service used to obtain up to date product application notes installation procedures troubleshooting tips data sheets techni cal information bulletins price lists and other information Information can obtained from the FastFacts service 24 hours a day 7 days a week Using a touch tone telephone call the FastFact...

Page 57: ... the automated instructions for ordering a document or catalog Press 2 for an introduction to FastFacts followed by the automated instructions for ordering a document or catalog 5 When asked by the automated attendant enter your fax number and telephone number For international use first enter the international long distance access number 011 your country code your area code or city code then your...

Page 58: ... abrasive cleaners on any part of the system Cleaning the System s Interior When servicing the inside of the system remove dust and other foreign particles from the inside of the system unit as follows 1 Remove the top cover using the disassembly and reassembly procedures later in this section 2 Dust or vacuum with a rubber tipped nozzle the inside of the system unit Use care to avoid damaging or ...

Page 59: ...ge n Keep the MediaDock away from machinery that generates strong electric or mag netic fields n Do not place any heavy objects on the MediaDock It is designed to support the Versa nothing heavier n Make sure the Versa is securely connected to the MediaDock before attempting to pick up the MediaDock Be sure the locking latches and docking lever are ap propriately locked and positioned ...

Page 60: ... to dock the Versa 1 Remove the Versa from the MediaDock and check that the Versa expansion port cover is opened and stored properly No sound from MediaDock Speakers 1 Check the volume control and adjust accordingly 2 Make sure the headphones are not plugged in MediaDock speakers will not output sound to the speakers when headphones are in use 3 If the system is the Versa M the sound system is dis...

Page 61: ...rt A modem must be installed in the system and connected to a telephone line 1 With the system power off insert the NEC Hardware Utilities diskette into the diskette drive 2 Turn on system power A menu appears 3 Type 2 to select Remote Support Session The screen displays Wait Dial In Set and a message indicating that the system is waiting for the remote dial in NOTE Do not touch the keyboard while...

Page 62: ... ta ble in reverse order Table Section 4 3 MediaDock Disassembly Sequence Sequence Part See Page 1 Top Cover Assembly includes plungers 2 docking cable 4 9 2 Sound Board G8SEA 4 12 3 Power Amplifier Board 4 14 4 Assembly Handle 4 16 5 Left Side Latch Right Side Latch 4 16 6 CD ROM Reader 4 18 7 High Range Speakers 4 20 8 Mid Range Speakers 4 23 When disassembling the system unit follow these gener...

Page 63: ...bly includes two plungers and the docking cable Remove the top cover assembly as follows 1 Orient the MediaDock in the working position with the top cover assembly fac ing you 2 Remove the four screws on the top cover assembly Figure Section 4 1 Removing Top Cover Screws ...

Page 64: ...o access the bottom of the unit Remove the five screws securing the top cover to the bottom of the chassis Figure Section 4 2 Removing Bottom Screws 4 Lift up the top cover assembly Note that the docking cable attaches the top cover assembly to the sound board ...

Page 65: ...oubleshooting and Repair 4 11 5 Remove the screw securing the docking cable to the sound board G8SEA Figure Section 4 3 Removing Docking Cable Screw 6 Lift off and remove the MediaDock top cover assembly ...

Page 66: ...p cover assembly as previously described 2 Disconnect the following cables from the sound board n IDE cable from connector J5 on the sound board n Line out cable from connector J7 on the sound board n power cable from connector J9 on the sound board Figure Section 4 4 Locating Sound Board Connectors ...

Page 67: ...Troubleshooting and Repair 4 13 3 Remove the seven screws that secure the sound board to the chassis Lift out the sound board and remove it Figure Section 4 5 Removing the Sound Board Screws ...

Page 68: ...ve the power amplifier board as follows 1 Remove the following as previously described n top cover assembly n sound board 2 Unplug the speaker cable from the red connectors on the power amplifier board Figure Section 4 6 Unplugging the Red Black Speaker Cable ...

Page 69: ...roubleshooting and Repair 4 15 3 Remove the three screws that secure the power amplifier board to the chassis Lift out the board and remove it Figure Section 4 7 Removing the Power Amplifier Board Screws ...

Page 70: ...sembly as previously described 2 Remove the two screws that secure the assembly handle to the chassis Lift the handle up and remove it Figure Section 4 8 Removing Assembly Handle Screws Remove the right and left latches situated near the assembly handle as follows NOTE When removing the latches handle the torsion springs very carefully ...

Page 71: ...Repair 4 17 3 Locate the left latch Lift the left latch and torsion spring out of the plastic insert Repeat the procedure for the right latch and torsion spring Figure Section 4 9 Locating the Left Latch and Torsion Spring ...

Page 72: ...ver assembly as previously described 2 Disconnect the following cables from the CD ROM and the sound board n IDE cable from connector J5 on the sound board n Line out cable from connector J7 on the sound board n power cable from connector J9 on the sound board Figure Section 4 10 Removing CD ROM Cables ...

Page 73: ...Troubleshooting and Repair 4 19 3 Remove the four screws that secure the CD ROM reader to the chassis Lift up and remove the CD ROM reader Figure Section 4 11 Removing the CD ROM Screws ...

Page 74: ...e speakers as follows 1 Remove the following as previously described n top cover assembly n assembly handle n CD ROM reader 2 Disconnect the red and black speaker cables from the red connectors on the power amplifier board Figure Section 4 12 Disconnecting the Speaker Cable ...

Page 75: ...t attaches the red and black speaker cable to the mid range speakers Figure Section 4 13 Removing the Yellow Clasp Connectors 4 Remove the two screws that secure the MediaDock handle to the base assembly Lift off the handle Figure Section 4 14 Removing the MediaDock Handle ...

Page 76: ...eshooting and Repair 5 Remove the two screws that secure each high range speaker to the MediaDock handle Lift each high range speaker out of the handle insert Figure Section 4 15 Removing Mid Range Speaker Screws ...

Page 77: ...bly handle n CD ROM Reader 2 Remove the yellow clasp connectors that attach the red and black speaker cables to each mid range speaker Figure Section 4 16 Removing Speaker Cables from Mid Range Speakers 3 Remove the two screws securing each mid range speaker to the base assembly Lift out each mid range speaker Figure Section 4 17 Removing the Mid Range Speaker Screws ...

Page 78: ... 89M74701 03992188 5 IDE Cable 158 050836 000 6 Audio Cable Assembly 158 050782 000 7 Power Cable Assembly 158 050781 000 8 Sound Board G8SEA 158 026185 000A 9 Docking Cable Assembly 158 050826 000 10 Plungers 2 158 030674 000 11 Knob Arm 158 030673 000 12 Top Cover Assembly 158 050779 000 13 Plunger Springs 2 158 095130 279 14 Power Amplifier Board 158 050778 002 15 Slide Switch Covers Tone and V...

Page 79: ...ir 4 25 Table Section 4 4 Versa Series MediaDock Field Replaceable Parts Item Description Part Number 22 MediaDock Logo Plate 158 030660 001 23 Assembly Handle 158 050778 003 24 Base Assembly 158 050778 000 Recommended Spares ...

Page 80: ...d Repair Figure Section 4 18 Versa Series MediaDock Parts Breakdown ____________ This data was prepared March 1995 For an up to date listing of spare parts please call FastFacts 800 366 0476 and order document number 42181142 ...

Page 81: ...d configuration for use with the MediaDock The utility locates labels in the CONFIG SYS file and loads information below the label Modify the CONFIG SYS file to insure that the correct labels are in place The procedure that follows creates four labels that are essential to MediaDock setup Sim ply follow the instructions in the order presented If a label already exists in your file you do not need ...

Page 82: ... under the heading is common to all configura tions including Mobile and MediaDock The file begins with DOS and memory information device definitions and software execution commands See the fol lowing example COMMON DOS HIGH UMB FILE 30 BUFFERS 10 STACKS 9 256 DEVICE C DOS HIMEM SYS DEVICE C EMM386 EXE NOEMS X D000 FCFF I B000 B7FF DEVICE C DOS SETVER EXE SHELL C DOS COMMAND COM C DOS P 3 Create a...

Page 83: ...DIADOCK MediaDock Configuration MENUDEFAULT MOBILE 15 4 Create a MediaDock and Mobile section by typing the following and pressing En ter after each MEDIADOCK MOBILE 5 Press Alt f to access the file menu then x and y At the prompt press Enter to save now Appendix B contains a sample CONFIG SYS file Modifying the AUTOEXEC BAT File The MediaDock Setup utility also locates labels in the AUTOEXEC BAT ...

Page 84: ...e file and position your cursor after the last line If you lo cate the line END position your cursor at the front of the line right before the colon 3 Type the following and press Enter after each line goto CONFIG MOBILE MEDIADOCK 4 Press Alt f to access the file menu then x and y At the prompt press Enter to save now Appendix B contains a sample AUTOEXEC BAT file 5 To continue software setup go t...

Page 85: ... EXE NOEMS X D000 FCFF I B000 B7FF DEVICE C DOS SETVER EXE SHELL C DOS COMMAND COM C DOS P rem CardSoft TM 3 1 PCMCIA Drivers rem If PCMCIA Cards are not used in your system these drivers rem can be remarked to save system memory area rem DEVICEHIGH C CARDSOFT SSCIRRUS EXE DEVICEHIGH C CARDSOFT CS EXE DEVICEHIGH C CARDSOFT CSALLOC EXE rem The next line is only needed for PCMCIA Hard drives DEVICEH...

Page 86: ...MENUCOLOR 1 3 MOBILE rem rem Add any drivers etc to this section which are unique to the Mobile rem Configuration rem DEVICEHIGH C DOS POWER EXE MEDIADOCK rem rem Add any drivers etc to this section which are unique to the MediaDock rem Configuration rem device c cdrom nec_ide sys d mscd001 V lastdrive z COMMON rem rem Add any drivers etc to this section which are common to both rem configurations...

Page 87: ...diaDock configurations rem goto CONFIG MOBILE rem rem Add any drivers etc to this section which are unique to the Mobile rem Configuration rem MEDIADOCK rem rem Add any drivers etc to this section which are unique to the MediaDock rem Configuration rem c necutils ess com c cdrom mscdex d MSCD001 m 10 set blaster A220 I5 D1 T4 necutils BACKLITE FULL echo goto END END rem WIN ...

Page 88: ...crophone 3 2 Connecting the AC adapter 2 1 Connecting the Mediadock 2 3 Connecting the Versa 2 2 Connector descriptions 2 22 Controls 2 21 Creating a start up diskette 2 13 Creative labs sound blaster 1 5 D Diagnosing and solving problems 4 6 Digital interface specifications 1 8 Disassembly guidelines 4 8 Disconnecting the Versa 2 6 2 7 Docked configuration 2 16 Docking lever 2 4 2 21 DOS based pr...

Page 89: ...the Versa M 2 10 for the Versa V 2 10 S Setup and operation 2 1 Setup utility 2 14 Software setup 2 9 Sound board G8SEA description 1 4 Sound board connectors 1 4 Sound board connectors 1 4 Sound control utilities 2 19 Speakers 1 6 Start up configuration choices 2 16 Start up diskette 2 13 Storage environment 2 1 Storage precautions 4 4 T Technical information 1 1 Technical support 4 2 e mail 4 2 ...

Page 90: ...Index 3 Versa P disassembly sequence 4 8 Versa V ACU 2 11 Volume control 2 21 W Wrist rest 2 21 ...

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