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Questions and Answers D-1

Questions and Answers

EXTERNAL MOUSE

How can a PS/2 mouse and an external keyboard be connected to the note

book at the same time?

The NEC Versa 6200 Series computer has only one PS/2 port that accommo-

dates either a mouse or a keyboard. You can get around this by purchasing an optional
Y adapter. The Y-adapter provides two PS/2-style ports.

See the online Versa Tools Catalog for ordering information.

Why won't a serial mouse work when connected to the PS/2 port with the

appropriate adapter?

The NEC Versa 6200 Series computer is designed to find a mouse connected to

the PS/2 port only. The system does not recognize a serial mouse with an adapter.

DISPLAY

What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode?

The maximum resolution in simultaneous mode is 1024 x 768 because this is the

maximum resolution supported by the LCD panel. You can obtain higher resolutions if
you connect a higher-resolution external monitor and switch to CRT-only mode.

Summary of Contents for V6220

Page 1: ...Massachusetts Avenue Boxboro MA 01719 978 264 8000 declare that the product NEC V6220 6230 6260 is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ...

Page 2: ...anying 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 determined by the customer and is not warranted by NECCSD To allow for design and specification improvement...

Page 3: ...nagement settings Chapter 4 Using Your NEC Versa for an understanding of NEC Versa features and functionality You ll also master procedures for con necting external options like an external monitor headphones a printer or speakers Chapter 5 Using Multimedia for steps on integrating video and sound clips into impressive presentations Chapter 6 Traveling with Your NEC Versa for valuable tips for get...

Page 4: ... in serious personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software NOTE Notes give particularly important information about whatever is being described Names of keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard for example Ctrl Alt or Enter Text that you must type or keys that you must press are presented in bold type For example type dir...

Page 5: ... Reference card provides an easy to carry refer ence to LED meanings controls function key combinations and NECCSD help numbers The quick reference card does not ship with some systems purchased outside of the United States The NEC Versa Help Center comes installed on your system The Help Center is an online HTML document containing all of the information about your NEC Versa that you find in this...

Page 6: ...m of the System 1 12 Power Sources for Your NEC Versa 1 13 Using the AC Adapter 1 13 Powering On 1 15 Using the Main Battery Pack 1 16 Determining Battery Status 1 17 When to Change the Battery 1 18 Battery Handling 1 18 Replacing the Battery Pack 1 18 Battery Precautions 1 22 Recharging Battery Precautions 1 23 Extending Battery Life 1 23 NEC VersaBay II Battery and Adapter Kit 1 23 Using the DC ...

Page 7: ...rkgroups 2 9 Other Software 2 9 LapLink file Transfer Software 2 9 How to Use LapLink 2 10 McAfee VirusScan 2 11 McAfee WebScan 2 11 MediaMatics Arcade MPEG Player 2 11 XingMPEG Player 2 11 Intel s LANDesk Client Manager 2 12 MindPath Presentation FX 2 12 CompuTrace 2 12 Online Services 2 13 America Online 2 14 CompuServe 2 14 AT T WorldNet 2 15 Prodigy Internet Service Sampler 2 15 Browsers Viewe...

Page 8: ...rsaGlide Adjustments 4 5 VersaGlide Tips 4 6 NEC VersaBay II 4 6 Removing a Device from the VersaBay II 4 7 Installing a Device in the VersaBay II 4 9 Customizing Your System with the VersaBay II 4 10 20X CD ROM Reader 4 11 CD Loading 4 12 CD Care 4 13 Changing the Auto Play Setting 4 14 Card Bus PC Card Slots 4 15 Inserting a PC Card 4 15 Removing a Card 4 16 Windows 95 and Windows NT 4 16 Window...

Page 9: ... 4 41 Printer 4 43 Parallel Devices 4 43 Serial Devices 4 44 External Keyboard Mouse 4 46 External Bar Code Scanner 4 47 External Television Connection 4 47 External Audio Options 4 48 NEC Versa PortBar 6000 4 49 NEC Docking Station 6000 Plus 4 50 NEC MiniDock 6000 4 50 Setting Switches 4 51 Updating the System BIOS 4 52 Changing Switch Settings 4 53 Performing the BIOS Update 4 57 5 Using Multime...

Page 10: ...store 7 7 Selective Installation 7 8 If You Need Assistance 7 9 A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You A 1 Arrange Your Equipment A 2 Adjust Your Chair A 2 Adjust Your Input Devices A 3 Adjust Your Screen or Monitor A 4 Vary Your Workday A 5 Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A 5 B Specifications Memory Map B 7 Interrupt Controllers B 8 C NECCSD Inf...

Page 11: ...em BBS C 5 Logging On C 5 Logging Off C 7 NECCSD on CompuServe C 7 Using CompuServe C 7 NECCSD on America Online C 8 Using America Online C 8 NECCSD on the Internet C 9 NECCSD WWW and FTP Sites C 9 NECCSD E Mail and Fax C 10 Warranty And Non Warranty Repair Service C 10 Glossary Index ...

Page 12: ...tebook computer is ready to go To get started look at the following Read Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment for guidelines that help you use your computer productively and safely In formation includes how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk of developing nerve muscle or tendon disorders Take the online System Tour to get acquainted with the NEC Versa The System Tour i...

Page 13: ...connect PCI architecture In addition your system provides a high performance hard disk drive diskette drive or SuperDisk LS 120 drive interchangeable 20X CD ROM reader and PC Card support As a multimedia system your NEC Versa also provides the tools needed to create and present impressive images using video clips and sound See the online Versa Tools Accessories and Solutions for more information T...

Page 14: ...re LCD panel features LCD a 13 3 inch color Thin Film Transistor TFT Extended Graphics Array XGA display that you can easily adjust for comfortable viewing Power LED a light that is visible with the LCD panel opened or closed The Power LED indicates the following Lights green when the system is powered on Blinks green when the system is in Suspend mode Slowly blinks amber to indicate that battery ...

Page 15: ...ting status Description of icons appear in the following section Suspend Resume S R Button press the S R button to put the unit in 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 Press the S R button again to bring the NEC Versa out of Suspend mode Suspend mode shuts down all devices in the system while retaining data and s...

Page 16: ... Power button to turn off your system while applications are running the Smart Power Switch alerts the operating system The operating system prompts you to save all data and invokes an orderly shutdown procedure Status Icons The NEC Versa 6200 Series uses LCD icons that communicate system status See the following figure and list for each icon s meaning Reviewing status icons Suspend appears when t...

Page 17: ...ctive Battery Status displays the percentage of battery power available Battery 1 appears when you have one or more batteries installed Battery 2 appears when you have an optional battery installed in the VersaBay II A number between the battery icons indicates the percentage of total battery power remaining Before the battery is charged dashes appear instead of a percentage Keyboard Panel and Bas...

Page 18: ...MB diskette drive or SuperDisk LS 120 drive comes installed in the NEC VersaBay II on the front of your system You can use the diskette or LS 120 drive or remove it from the VersaBay II and replace it with the 20x CD ROM reader that also ships with your system It s your choice The VersaBay II lets you add options including an optional second Li Ion battery or an additional hard disk drive See Cust...

Page 19: ...pter you can connect both a mouse and a keyboard at the same time Parallel Port Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device The port is an Enhanced Capabilities Port ECP The ECP standard provides you with a greater processing speed than the conventional parallel port It also supports Enhanced Parallel Port EPP bi directional and uni directional protocols Expansion Port Thi...

Page 20: ... LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or run either alone Serial Port Use this port to connect an external modem or other serial device Around the Left Side of the System The left side of your NEC Versa offers the following features which are de scribed after the figure Left side features PC card slots provides two slots for inserting two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card Bat...

Page 21: ...a act as an input source for another audio system Connect this port to a Line In port on another audio system to play or record Line In Lets you use another audio system like a home stereo as an input source Use a cable to connect to the Line Out port on the other audio system to record or play Microphone MIC Allows you to connect an external micro phone for monophonic recording or amplification t...

Page 22: ...tional DC car adapter TV Out Port Lets you use your television set as an external monitor This port supports both NTSC and PAL signals NOTE The TV Out port does not support the SECAM signal used in some countries For proper display video mode must be set to 640 x 480 USB Port The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect up to 127 USB equipped peripheral devices printers monitors scanner...

Page 23: ...th either a 3 2 gigabyte GB or a 5 1 gigabyte GB hard disk drive other capacities drives may be installed depending on your initial purchase configuration To access the hard disk drive power off the system turn the system over remove the hard disk drive bay cover screw and lift up the hard disk drive bay cover release latch while pushing the cover away from the system Around the Bottom of the Syst...

Page 24: ...e using one of the following power sources the AC adapter connected to an electrical wall outlet using AC power the battery pack or an optional second battery pack the optional DC adapter connected to a car cigarette lighter the optional PowerXtender Airplane and Auto adapter Read the following sections for specific steps on powering on the system Using the AC Adapter Use the AC adapter and power ...

Page 25: ...serious personal injury or death The AC adapter is intended for use with a computer Both must meet EN609050 standards AC adapter NOTE Check that the AC outlet voltage falls 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 1 Connect the AC adapter cable to the power port on the right side of your NEC Versa ...

Page 26: ...sing it Contact the local dealer to pur chase the correct power cable Connecting the AC adapter CAUTION Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter Keeping the adapter clear of objects lets the adapter cool properly during use Powering On Power on the system as follows 1 Locate the latch on the front of the LCD panel slide it to the right and raise the panel 2 Locate the Power button and slide...

Page 27: ...ity Both let you know how much battery power remains When battery power is very low the power LED flashes green When battery power gets low do either of the following Press the Suspend button to put your system in Suspend mode remove the battery pack and replace it with a fully charged Li Ion battery Leave the battery pack in the system and connect your NEC Versa to the AC adapter and a wall outle...

Page 28: ...e status bar discussed earlier in this chapter If you have one battery pack installed one battery icon appears If you have two battery icons two battery packs appear A blinking battery icon indicates that the battery is charging Two dashes in place of the percentage number appear in the following cases when installing a new battery when battery status is unknown when there is a problem with the ba...

Page 29: ...facturer s batteries or using a combination of very old and new batteries can deteriorate battery and equipment performance Turn off power to the system after use Keeping system power on can degrade battery performance and shorten battery life Clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth when they get dirty Keep the battery out of the reach of children Replacing the Battery Pack Replace the batter...

Page 30: ... over 3 Release the battery cover latch and slide the battery bay cover away from the system Removing the cover 4 Place a finger in the notch on the battery and lift the battery out of the system The notch has an arrow next to it CAUTION Always lift the battery out of the system by the notch Failure to do so can damage the battery terminals ...

Page 31: ...ignment tab inside the battery bay at the end opposite the terminals Fit the battery alignment groove over the tab inside the bay Lower the battery into the battery compartment pressing gently to se cure the terminal connections Inserting the battery pack 6 Replace the battery bay cover as follows Align the tabs on the bay cover with the grooves on the system chassis ...

Page 32: ...Getting Started 1 21 Lower the cover onto the bay and slide it into place Replacing the cover 7 Turn the system over ...

Page 33: ...tures over 140º F 60ºC may cause damage Do not drop or impact the battery Do not disassemble the battery Do not solder the battery Do not puncture the battery Do not use a battery that appears damaged or deformed has any rust on its casing is discolored overheats or emits a foul odor Keep the battery dry and away from water Keep metal objects away from battery terminals Metal objects in contact wi...

Page 34: ...tween these two settings by pressing the function keys Fn F5 Or slide the back light control to a dimmer level You will find an extensive explanation of how best to apply the power management tools that your system offers in Advanced Topics in the online Help Center in some countries the system ships with an online user s guide instead of the Help Center Other important topics to view in the onlin...

Page 35: ...ries The eight cell Lithium Ion Li Ion battery provides the main power source in your NEC Versa 6200 Series computer See Appendix B for a list of Li Ion battery specifications In addition to this battery the CMOS battery and bridge battery also provide system power CMOS Battery This lithium battery provides battery backup and prevents data loss in the system s complementary metal oxide semiconduct...

Page 36: ...a is lost during a battery change SYSTEM CARE The NEC Versa is a durable dependable system built for extensive use and travel Follow these guidelines to maintain the condition and performance of your computer CAUTION Immediately turn off and unplug the NEC Versa under the following conditions The power cord is damaged or frayed Liquid spills on or into the NEC Versa Someone drops the system or dam...

Page 37: ...c tors and slots Avoid using the computer or AC adapter for extended periods in direct sunlight Do not use the system in humid or dusty environments Turn computer power off before cleaning it Avoid exposing the NEC Versa or AC adapter to extreme changes in temperature or humidity If it is unavoidable allow your NEC Versa to adjust to room temperature before use When cleaning the system use a soft ...

Page 38: ...ay from organic solvents or cor rosive gases Avoid leaving the system and its components in direct sunlight or near heat sources Routine Cleaning Clean or dust your system as follows CAUTION Never use harsh solutions household cleaners or spray cleaners that contain caustic materials on the NEC Versa Series computer These cleaners are usually high in alkalinity which is measured in pH Using these ...

Page 39: ...nt The software selections include the Windows 95 Windows NT or Windows for Workgroups operating system Online Help NEC Utilities BIOS Setup Utility NEC Customize Utility Power Gauge Utility HDPREPEZ Utility Other Software LapLink File Transfer Software McAfee VirusScan and WebScan MediaMatics Arcade MPEG Player XingMPEG Player Intel s LANDesk Client Manager MindPath Presentation FX CompuTrace Sec...

Page 40: ...through an easy to use graphical interface Windows 95 Windows 95 gives you the newest features offered by Microsoft including a Desktop with room to maneuver a Taskbar for quick navigation between open windows plug and play features online networking functions and more When you choose to install Windows 95 the following icons are loaded on your desktop My Computer Provides access to drives printer...

Page 41: ...cation NEC Versa Help Center Includes online topics specific to the NEC Versa NEC customer support and Windows In some countries the system ships with an online user s guide instead of the Help Center Start Displays a pop up menu with which to start programs and ap plications open documents access system settings look at online help and shut down your system See the online help for detailed instru...

Page 42: ...ps offers the well established Windows interface Application icons are placed in groups which are represented by group icons To start an application highlight and double click or double tap the application icon The Program Manager contains the following groups Main Includes programs and tools to help you control printing set up printers plotters and modems customize the desktop and manage files Ac...

Page 43: ...INE HELP The NEC Versa has plenty of information for you online The NEC Versa Help Center contains information about your NEC Versa warranty cover age and customer services NEC Versa Help Center The NEC Versa Help Center contains several specific areas of information to help you Animated examples make this an exciting learning experience In some countries the system ships with an online user s gui...

Page 44: ... various levels of support NEC offers you our customer We provide lots of informa tion to help you become self sufficient with your NEC Versa but if you need help we re there for you If you purchased the computer outside the U S please contact a local NEC office or dealer for the warranty program in your area The NEC UltraCare Guide describes NEC s three year warranty program to help you protect y...

Page 45: ...lpaper and the automatic running of McAfee antivirus software each time you boot Power Gauge Utility The Power Gauge utility communicates the percentage of total battery power remaining for one or two batteries In Windows 95 double click the battery icon that appears on the right side of the taskbar to call up the power gauge If you are using AC power the icon appears as a plug If you simply move ...

Page 46: ...l is greater than 96 MB NOTE For more details about the HDPREPEZ utility see the HDPREPEZ TXT file in the NECUTILS HDPREP directory Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 95 In Windows 95 use these steps to run the HDPREPEZ utility 1 Power off and restart your NEC Versa 2 At the statement Starting Windows 95 press F8 3 From the Startup menu select Option 6 Safe Mode Command Prompt Only 4 Enter MS DOS At the c ...

Page 47: ...e office system or get in touch with other systems through infrared port modem network or cable Use LapLink to transfer files gain access to files on a remote system or ex change written information with another user on a remote system LapLink offers the following features File Transfer lets you move or copy files between computers To speed file transfer LapLink compares files being updated and tr...

Page 48: ...select your communication method by pressing the appropriate button The buttons give you the following con nection options Balloon help displays each button s function Connect over cable Connect over wireless Connect over modem Connect over network Connect over dial up network Once communication is established between systems the LapLink win dow is displayed 3 Select the procedure you want to use ...

Page 49: ... the right side of the taskbar and select Properties 2 The configuration manager contains a set of four tabs with various con figuration features The Detection tabs give you control over what is scanned and when scanning occurs McAfee WebScan Scans data and files that you import from Web sites before loading the files onto your system If the data or files contain viruses WebScan warns you and lets...

Page 50: ... after 30 minutes of inactivity If you install Intel s LANDesk Client Manager the NEC Versa auto suspend feature is disabled MindPath Presentation FX MindPath Presentation FX uses a remote control device and infrared technology that allows you to control your presentations from across the room Add special effects and move through any presentation with the push of a button The remote control unit i...

Page 51: ...rial period Before choosing and registering for an online service make sure your mo dem is connected to a working phone The line must be an analog line If you are unsure what type of line you have call your local telephone company Access online services preloaded on your system as follows 1 Connect an optional modem to your system and to a phone line 2 Continue as follows In Windows 95 and Windows...

Page 52: ... America Online and NECCSD s online information services 1 Log onto America Online 2 At the opening screen click on Go To in the Main Menu 3 At the Go To menu click Keyword 4 At the prompt type NEC then either press Enter or click on Go 5 At the NEC menu double click on the topic of your choice and follow the prompts 6 Exit anytime by double clicking on the rectangle in the upper left corner of th...

Page 53: ... anytime by double clicking on the rectangle in the upper left corner of the screen AT T WorldNet One of the world s largest telephone service providers now offers internet access Click on AT T WorldNet Signup in the Online Services group to install this software learn more about it and sign up with this service Prodigy Internet Service Sampler Prodigy Internet provides access to everything that t...

Page 54: ...the departure city the times and the flight numbers You can also check on seat availability and prices Access OAG as follows 1 Connect an optional modem to your system and to a phone line 2 In Windows 95 and Windows NT press Start slide to the Programs group and open the OAG FlightDisk group In the group highlight OAG FlightDisk Worldwide Edition and release the mouse button 3 The first time you o...

Page 55: ...word balance your performance needs with power conservation HOW TO ENTER BIOS SETUP Access BIOS Setup at power on Just press F2 when the following prompt appears Press F2 to enter 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 ...

Page 56: ...OS SETUP The following sections describe how to use BIOS Setup including these topics Looking at screens Using keys Checking and setting system parameters AMIBIOS HIFLEX SETUP UTILITY VERSION 1 11 C 1996 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved ESC Exit F3 F4 Color F10 Save Exit Sel NEC Versa XXXX BIOS Version XXXXXX Standard CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS Setup Power Management Setup Boot Device Set...

Page 57: ...parameters Options that are grayed out are not available for the current selection AMIBIOS SETUP ADVANCED CMOS SETUP C 1996 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Plug and Play Aware O S Auto BootUp USB Configuration Disabled Docking Station Video Dock Stn BootUp Num Lock Auto LCD Panel View Expansion Off Password Check Setup PS 2 Port HotSwap Enabled Internal Mouse Enabled Select the boot co...

Page 58: ... example for System Time Tab moves the cursor from hour to minute to second Esc Exits the current screen and returns to the Main Menu screen From the Main Menu screen displays the prompt Quit without saving F3 F4 Changes the screen color Checking Setting System Parameters See the following table for a list of parameters their factory default settings and alternate settings A description of each se...

Page 59: ... ROM LS 120 Pre defined types Off Disabled Not installed User Defined CD ROM LS 120 Not installed User Defined CD ROM LS 120 automatically detected Advanced CMOS Setup Plug and Play Aware O S Bootup Num Lock LCD Panel View Expansion Password Check PS 2 Port Hot Swap Internal Mouse Auto Off Off Setup Enabled Enabled No Yes On On Always Disabled Disabled Power Management Setup Power Management under...

Page 60: ... 120 CD ROM Disabled IDE 0 Floppy CD ROM LS 120 Disabled No Portable Peripheral Setup Serial Port Parallel Port Parallel Mode IR Serial Port TV Mode Sound Sound IRQ SB compatible DMA Full Duplex Mode DMA Docking Station MIDI MPU 401 Docking Station Joystick Auto Auto ECP Auto PnP OS Setup NTSC Auto N A N A N A Disabled Disabled Disabled PnP OS Setup COM1 IRQ4 COM2 IRQ3 COM3 IRQ4 COM4 IRQ3 Disabled...

Page 61: ...Set the time enter the current hour minute and second in hr min sec 24 hour format To set the time use the Tab or arrow keys to move from field to field Use the PgUp or PgDn key to change the numbers within each field Diskette Drives Lets you designate the drive type for your diskette drives Internal Hard Disk Drive Allows you to enable or disable the internal hard drive in your system You can als...

Page 62: ...omatically power up with a touch to the keyboard The Power Management Setup menu lets you balance high performance and energy conservation using parameters including the following Power Management Under AC Specifies whether to enable power management features when AC power is in use When AC power is con nected to your NEC Versa system power management is usually dis abled If you enable this parame...

Page 63: ...es as you specified in Power Management Setup or applies default timeouts All your data is automatically recovered from where you left off when you Resume Automatic STF After 30 minutes in Suspend mode the current file is automatically saved to a special file on the hard disk and the system shuts down To resume you must press the power button The system reads the saved file and sets up your system...

Page 64: ...up you cannot enable or assign it using the Windows 95 device manager The device is not listed in the Windows 95 device list To control the device using the Windows 95 device manager select any setting other than Disable in Peripheral Setup Serial Port Allows you to disable the port or change its address as signment Parallel Port Parallel Mode Lets you disable or reassign the parallel port and sel...

Page 65: ...s Once you set a password you must enter it before you can enter BIOS Setup access the system at startup or resume from suspend depending on your configuration selection You are not prompted to enter a password until you set a supervisor pass word Your system is not protected until you set a user password NOTE You must set the supervisor password before the BIOS Setup utility allows you to set a u...

Page 66: ... you don t return your working environment is saved to a special file on your hard disk To configure your NEC Versa s STF feature 1 Access the BIOS setup utility 2 Select Power Management from the Setup Main Menu 3 Move the cursor down and highlight Suspend Mode 4 Press the PgUp key and select STF 5 Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup There are two ways to invoke the NEC Versa s STF feature one ...

Page 67: ...nefit you in the following ways When in STF there is minimum battery drain Preserves the life of your NEC Versa Saves you time When you return from that urgent call or meeting you don t have to reboot just press the S R button to resume system operation ...

Page 68: ... how to use the LCD panel Keyboard NEC VersaGlide NEC VersaBay II 20X CD ROM reader PC card slots IR port USB port In addition this chapter focuses on installing options expanding hard disk space and memory and if appropriate updating the system Basic Input Output System BIOS LCD PANEL When you open your NEC Versa notebook LCD panel you ll notice the brightness control Slide the brightness control...

Page 69: ...cated as shown in the following figure Key operations are described after the figure Keyboard Function keys Twelve function keys F1 through F12 are available on the NEC Versa keyboard These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Seven keys are preprogrammed with dual functions six of which are printed in blue on the key Fn F4 is un marked it immediately puts the system in...

Page 70: ...t Cntl Simulates pressing the right control key for support of IBM 327x connections Fn F8 Expands 640 x 480 applications to fill the panel Windows 95 keys If you have Windows 95 you can use the following two keys to facilitate your work Quick access to shortcut menus Display the Start menu Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want On the scree...

Page 71: ...combination works depends on the application you are running NEC VersaGlide The NEC VersaGlide is an easy way to control the cursor with your finger Lightly glide your finger across the NEC VersaGlide and the cursor follows The NEC VersaGlide provides standard mouse functionality plus more VersaGlide features include a Single tap to the touchpad equivalent to a click of the left mouse button Doubl...

Page 72: ...g default some of the VersaGlide features such as double tap may be lost Making VersaGlide Adjustments The NEC VersaGlide offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions To access these options locate the Control Panel and double click on the mouse icon The options let you control the size and color of the cursor the cursor speed the accepted double click speed and selection but...

Page 73: ...ible Take regular breaks from the computer to rest your eyes Perform stretching exercises to relax your fingers hands wrists forearms and shoulders See Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment for more information NEC VersaBay II The NEC VersaBay II is the drive bay located below the VersaGlide Your NEC Versa ships with a standard 3 5 inch 1 44 MB diskette drive or a Su perDisk LS 120 driv...

Page 74: ...out these VersaBay II options Removing a Device from the VersaBay II Use the following steps to remove the standard diskette drive SuperDisk LS 120 drive or other device from the VersaBay II 1 Make sure the NEC Versa is powered off all options are disconnected and the LCD panel is closed CAUTION Your system must be powered off before removing or inserting devices in the VersaBay II 2 Turn the syst...

Page 75: ...dle latch towards the front of the system until the drive pops part way out of the unit 6 Continue to hold the latch near the front of the system and pull the device the rest of the way out of the system NOTE If you release the front latch before completely removing the device the device casing catches on the inside of the latch Releasing the device ...

Page 76: ...from a Versa model E V M or P in the VersaBay II it becomes the master drive from which the system boots Your system must be powered off before removing or inserting devices in the VersaBay II NOTE To use a hard disk drive in the VersaBay II the drive must be connected to the appropriate adapter See the Versa Tools Catalog or your authorized NECCSD dealer for details about the Hard Disk Drive Crad...

Page 77: ...ng your NEC Versa is easy using the VersaBay II If you find you require additional hard disk space or increased battery longevity simply remove the standard device and plug in an optional hard disk drive or battery NOTE If you install a second hard disk drive in the VersaBay II it can be set to either master or slave However if you install a hard disk drive from a Versa model E V M or P in the Ver...

Page 78: ...rsaBay II 4 Push in the option until it clicks into place 5 Turn the system over open the LCD panel and power on The system automatically recognizes the newly installed option 20X CD ROM READER Your NEC Versa comes with a 20X CD ROM reader that features the latest in CD ROM technology The CD ROM reader is assigned an available drive letter Use the CD ROM reader to load and start programs from a co...

Page 79: ...f a paper clip into the eject hole and push in until you hear a click Manually open the drawer Status LED lights during data read operations Do not eject the CD or turn off the NEC Versa when the indicator is lit CD Loading To insert a CD into the CD ROM reader follow these steps 1 Press the Release button The CD tray emerges a short way out of the reader door 2 Gently pull the tray out until you ...

Page 80: ...dges Holding a CD Avoid scratching or soiling the side of the disc that has no printing or writing on it This is the data side of the disc Do not write on or apply labels to either side of the disc Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or high 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 ...

Page 81: ...re 1 From the Windows 95 Start menu select Settings and Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel highlight and double click on the System icon 3 Select the Device Manager tab 4 Locate and open the CD ROM folder 5 Highlight the Toshiba CD ROM XM 1602B line 6 Press the properties button at the bottom of the window and select the Settings tab 7 Proceed as follows To enable Auto Play click to add a check ...

Page 82: ...ge cards For details on how to obtain these options see the online Versa Tools Catalog Also for more information about PC card technology see the online Advanced Topics in the NEC Versa Help Center Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC card open the slot cover and follow these steps 1 Align the card so that the 68 pin connector points towards the slot and the arrow shows on the top face of the card 2...

Page 83: ...r on the right side of the taskbar It shows which slot contains a PC card PCMCIA and which is empty Removing a Card Procedures for removing cards from Windows 95 and Windows NT are different from those procedures for Windows for Workgroups See the instructions appropriate for your system Windows 95 and Windows NT Remove PC cards from Windows 95 and Windows NT systems as follows 1 From the screen s...

Page 84: ...ect the card when it is not in use You can leave the card in the slot while it is disconnected for easy storage PC Card Drivers and Enablers Your NEC notebook computer is configured to support a variety of PC cards In Windows for Workgroups the AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS files contain and load the PC card drivers You can modify these files using a text editor to remove drivers in order to free ne...

Page 85: ...t may be needed by a particular PC card or other system component IDE ATA Support ATADRV EXE ATADRV EXE is a block device driver that supports ATA Type II Flash Disk or ATA Type III Hard Disk PC cards The ATAINIT EXE utility places a hard disk partition table onto a blank ATA drive SRAM Driver MTSRAM EXE MTSRAM is a driver that supports SRAM cards This file is remarked out to save memory Memory Te...

Page 86: ...nablers instead of Card and Socket Services This custom software works well if only one or two PC cards are used on a particular system Although many of these were considered compliant with PCMCIA Re lease 2 0 specifications they did not provide a truly compatible environment for exchanging and sharing PCMCIA operations The following are some guidelines for using PC cards with Enablers Do not use ...

Page 87: ...tion Editor 3 Click on the CONFIG SYS window and scroll down to the following line CardWizard PCMCIA Device Drivers 4 Type rem for remark in front of all lines showing PCMCIA device drivers This tells the operating system to ignore those lines 5 Save and exit the file 6 Reboot the system for the changes to take effect NOTE By default MTSRAM exe and MTDRAM are remarked out Most applications such as...

Page 88: ...NOTE If you are using this unit outside of the United States contact a local NECCSD dealer for the latest version of the PC card soft ware Available PC Cards A variety of PC cards are available on the market today Some are used for communications and others for data storage Communications Cards You can use both fax modem and network PC cards with your NEC Versa Here are some suggestions to help yo...

Page 89: ...e application before inserting the fax modem card the application typically does not find the card NOTE When using a modem outside the U S and Canada you might need an international telephone adapter You can buy this at an electronics supply store Storage Cards When you insert a memory or storage card in an NEC notebook computer it appears as a unique drive depending on the type of card and the sl...

Page 90: ...rt is Infrared Data Association IrDA compatible You can easily transfer files between your NEC Versa 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 95 control panel Double click the icon and select the options to access the spee...

Page 91: ...e help topic for steps on using the software with the IR port Installing IR Printer Drivers To use the NEC Versa s IR Port for printing you must first install the printer drivers for your IR enabled printer Use the installation CD provided with the printer to install the necessary drivers 1 Insert the CD into the CD ROM reader 2 Double click on SETUP EXE and follow the on screen instructions 3 Sel...

Page 92: ...ars 3 Click Properties then select the Details tab Change the value in the Print to the Following Port drop down box from LPT1 ECP printer Port to LPT3 Infrared Printing LPT Port 4 Press Apply then press OK to complete the configuration of your IR enabled printer You are now ready to use your NEC Versa s infrared technology for printing USB PORT The USB port on the right side of your system allows...

Page 93: ...rd disk drive is described in the section Customizing Your System with the VersaBay II NOTE NEC Versa hard disk drives can be used in other NEC note book computers such as the NEC Versa 2000 and 4000 Series sys tems However hard disk drives from earlier models can only be used in the VersaBay II Check the top of the hard drive for a blue dot If the drive case has the blue dot on it you can use the...

Page 94: ...sing some pressure to slide the cover away from the system Lift the cover up and off the system Removing the drive bay cover 4 Remove the hard disk drive as follows Using your fingers press down on the hard disk drive at the end closest to the connector While maintaining pressure slide the drive towards the front of the system ...

Page 95: ...mage the connectors Once the drive is disconnected lift the drive up and out of the system Removing the hard disk drive 5 Lower the new drive into the drive bay and align its connector with the hard disk drive connector in the system Inserting the hard disk drive 6 Slide the hard disk drive back and push firmly to secure the connection ...

Page 96: ...ches on the system chassis Slide the cover towards the center of the unit Gently push the cover until it snaps into place Replacing the drive bay cover Replace the screw that secures the bay cover Replacing the screw that secures the cover 8 Turn the system over power on and run Setup to check the new configuration ...

Page 97: ... 7 mm in height and requires this bay cover Use the standard bay cover with all 12 7 mm hard disk drives If your hard disk drive does not have a label stating its size use the standard bay cover 17 mm Bay Cover This cover is already installed on your NEC Versa system protecting the 5 1 gigabyte GB 17 mm hard disk drive installed The 5 1 GB drive is 17 mm in height and therefore requires this bay c...

Page 98: ...ted into three partitions If you want to reformat the hard disk drive into only one partition follow the instructions below for Using the Product Recovery CD The Product Re covery CD provides the option to format your hard disk drive into a single partition drive using the FAT 32 File Allocation Table file system in the Windows 95 environment only CAUTION If you choose to reformat the hard disk dr...

Page 99: ...ructions to insert the Product Recovery CD 1 Power on your NEC Versa open the CD ROM reader and insert the Product Recovery CD 2 Wait until the Welcome to Windows Setup screen appears click Cancel click Yes then reboot your system when prompted to do so Selecting Parameters to Reformat the Hard Drive Follow these instructions to select parameters to reformat the hard drive 1 Select Full when the F...

Page 100: ...lled to your notebook computer This process may take several minutes 8 Click OK when the installation is complete Removing the Product Recovery CD Follow these instructions to remove the Product Recovery CD 1 Remove the Product Recovery CD from the CD ROM reader and re boot your system 2 Follow the on screen registration and setup instructions 3 Reboot your system when prompted to do so WARNING Re...

Page 101: ...memory module The following table shows the memory expansion possibilities System RAM Expansion BASE MEMORY EXPANSION MEMORY TOTAL MEMORY 32 MB 0 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 48 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 32 MB 64 MB 96 MB 64 MB 0 MB 64 MB 64 MB 16 MB 80 MB 64 MB 32 MB 96 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB Replacing the provided 32 MB DIMM with a 64 MB DIMM provides optimum memory expansion Installing a memory module involv...

Page 102: ...nd remove the two Phillips head screws on the bottom of the NEC Versa that secure the speaker caps Put the screws in a safe place for reassembly Locating the speaker cap screws 3 Turn the NEC Versa over and open the LCD panel 4 Locate the two speaker caps slide each one toward the outside edge of the system and remove ...

Page 103: ...peaker caps 5 Gently lift up the edge of the keyboard nearest the LCD and slide the keyboard toward the LCD screen to release the tabs that secure it WARNING Be careful not to disconnect the keyboard or keyboard cable entirely from the system ...

Page 104: ...ng up the keyboard 6 Carefully turn over the keyboard and place it face down on the Versa Glide Be careful not to twist or disconnect the keyboard cable Positioning the keyboard 7 Locate the lock notches and alignment key on the DIMM ...

Page 105: ...line A DIMM with a double line of memory chips is larger than a DIMM with a single line of memory chips DIMM features 8 Locate the DIMM expansion port and proceed as follows Hold the DIMM at a 45 degree angle and align the DIMM contacts with the socket in the system Push the connector into the socket Press down on the edge of the DIMM opposite the contacts until the lock tabs on the sides snap int...

Page 106: ...ve one that is already in stalled do so as follows Press the locking tabs away from the sides of the DIMM and hold while gently lifting on the edge of the DIMM When the edge of the DIMM pops up and is at approximately a 60 degree angle pull the DIMM from the socket Removing an installed DIMM ...

Page 107: ...so while the system is already disassembled 9 Reassemble the system as follows Lift up the keyboard and align the tabs on the front of it with the grooves in the system Reseat the keyboard in its original position Slide the speaker caps back onto the system Reassembling the system Close the LCD panel and turn the system upside down Replace the speaker cap screws ...

Page 108: ...ersa PortBar 6000 NEC Versa MiniDock 6000 NEC Versa 6000 DC car adapter PowerXtender Airplane and Auto adapter See the online Versa Tools Accessories and Solutions Catalog for more information about optional equipment available for your NEC Versa notebook computer See the following sections for steps on connecting the options External Monitor You can add a standard external monitor to your NEC Ver...

Page 109: ...on with the screws provided Connecting a monitor 4 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 5 Follow any setup instructions in the monitor s user s guide 6 Turn on power to the monitor 7 Press the Suspend button to resume Active mode or power on the NEC Versa Press Fn F3 to toggle between the LCD CRT simultaneous CRT LCD display and TV Out ...

Page 110: ...ible 36 pin connector NOTE When you connect a printer be sure to install the appropriate printer driver through the Windows control panel Connect a parallel device to your NEC Versa as follows 1 Check that power to both the NEC Versa and the device is off 2 Open the port cover on the back of the system and locate the parallel port 3 Align and connect the 25 pin parallel cable connector to the para...

Page 111: ... 9 pin connector NOTE When you connect a printer be sure to install the appropriate printer driver through the Windows Control Panel Follow these steps to connect a serial device to your NEC Versa 1 Check that power to both the NEC Versa and the device is off 2 Open the port cover on the back of the system and locate the serial port 3 Align and connect the 9 pin connector with the serial port on t...

Page 112: ... a serial device 5 Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall outlet 6 Turn on power to the system and the device NOTE Make sure your printer is online before trying to print See the printer guide for instructions ...

Page 113: ... Mouse parameter in the Advanced CMOS Setup sec tion of the BIOS Setup allows you to enable or disable the Versa Glide touchpad To attach both an external keyboard and a external mouse at the same time use the optional NEC Y adapter For ordering information see the online Versa Tools Catalog NOTE If you purchased this product outside the U S or Canada contact the local NECCSD office or their deale...

Page 114: ...re You can still use the system key board while a scanner is connected To connect a bar code scanner follow the instructions under External Keyboard Mouse External Television Connection You can use a television as an external display device Do so as follows 1 In the Windows control panel change the system display setting to 640 x 480 Display settings are found under Display Properties on the Setti...

Page 115: ...Setup to change the setting The NEC Versa does not support the SECAM signals used in some countries External Audio Options The NEC Versa comes equipped with built in audio ports that let you record and play sound Connect audio jacks like a microphone headphones or external speakers to the audio ports as follows 1 Locate the audio port that you want to use 2 Plug the jack into the port on the side ...

Page 116: ...p NEC Versa PortBar 6000 The NEC Versa PortBar 6000 duplicates the ports found on the back of your NEC Versa 6200 Series system providing the following Monitor Port External Diskette Drive Port Parallel Port Serial Port Keyboard Port Mouse Port Line Out Port DC In Port Keep the PortBar 6000 in your office connected to peripherals while you take your NEC Versa on the road See the instruction sheet ...

Page 117: ...specially designed to allow for proper cooling during system operation NEC MiniDock 6000 The NEC Versa MiniDock 6000 docking station lets you maximize your NEC Versa capabilities without minimizing its portability Connect an external monitor and keyboard to the ports on the back of the MiniDock install your CD ROM reader in the MiniDock VersaBay II attach your joystick to the MIDI Game port and yo...

Page 118: ...dating the BIOS The following lists identifies each switch setting and its function Switch 1 BIOS Flash Protection Switch The default setting is ON Change the setting to OFF when you update your system s basic in put output system or BIOS flash memory See Updating the System BIOS to complete this procedure Switch 2 Password Override Switch The default setting is OFF For example if you forget your ...

Page 119: ...ed NECCSD dealer or Technical Support Center represen tative can help you determine this If you are informed that the default BIOS needs an upgrade to receive a copy of the BUD contact the NECCSD Versa Diskette Fulfillment Center at 800 842 6446 or NECCSD Technical Support Center at 800 632 4525 Fax 978 635 4100 You should only use the BIOS upgrade diskette for your specific model NOTE If you purc...

Page 120: ...wing steps to change switch settings 1 Make sure the system is powered off and that no peripheral devices are attached 2 Locate and remove the two Phillips head screws on the bottom of the Versa that secure the speaker caps Put the screws in a safe place for reassembly Locating the speaker cap screws 3 Turn the NEC Versa over and open the LCD panel ...

Page 121: ...edge of the system and remove them Removing the speaker caps 5 Gently lift up the edge of the keyboard nearest the LCD and slide the keyboard towards the LCD screen to release the tabs that secure it CAUTION Be careful not to disconnect the keyboard or keyboard cable entirely from the system ...

Page 122: ...VersaGlide Be careful not to twist or disconnect the keyboard cable Positioning the keyboard 7 Locate the dip switch block Using a fine tipped object change the Dip Switch 1 setting to Off For other functions set the appropriate switch to the required setting See Setting Switches for switch functions and settings ...

Page 123: ...xpansion slots are also located under neath the keyboard Therefore if you need install DIMM modules you might want to do so while the system is already disassembled 8 Reassemble the system as follows Lift up the keyboard and align the tabs on the front of it with the grooves in the system Reseat the keyboard in its original position Slide the speaker caps back onto the system ...

Page 124: ...he BIOS Update diskette into diskette drive A 2 Power on the computer with the diskette in drive A The computer boots and automatically loads the utility A message similar to the following appears The NEC BIOS Update Utility should not be used to modify the BIOS in a Versa system which is docked If your Versa is docked please exit the BIOS Update Utility power down and undock your Versa before run...

Page 125: ...Press Y and then press Enter After a brief pause a message appears telling you to remove the diskette in drive A 7 Remove the diskette and press any key to continue The utility updates the BIOS Power off your computer The next time you power on your computer you will have the latest NEC Versa 6200 Series computer BIOS revision level 8 When the update is complete follow the instructions in the prev...

Page 126: ...PRO compatible Recording All information on a computer must be stored in digital form Analog audio signals from sources such as tape cassettes or music CDs must be digitized before being recorded and stored on disk You can make recordings from two classes of audio input line level and mi crophone level Line level accepts analog audio signals from electronic sources such as tape cassettes VCRs and ...

Page 127: ...wer simply press the device buttons next to the power button The missing panels will appear These panels include the following The top four control power power panel stereo mixing 3D Stereo panel volume control Mixer panel and recording DAT panel The lower two panels control your input sources including MIDI panel for recording from existing MIDI or RMI files CD panel for recording from the CD ROM...

Page 128: ...has a red dot in the middle 6 When you finish recording press the Stop button it has a square in the middle on the DAT panel to end the session Press the Stop button on the device panel to stop the player If you are recording from an external device press its Stop button 7 To save your file press the Save button on the far right side of the DAT panel and enter a file name To listen to the sounds y...

Page 129: ...ur NEC Versa Simply follow the instructions in Recording to record sound from your CD player Microphone You can capture and record sounds through the internal microphone on the NEC Versa or through an external microphone that connects to the system through the microphone port You can record voice overs for narration reminders or special instructions See Recording explained earlier in this chapter ...

Page 130: ...to specify the file name If playing from a device use the Device menu to select your audio source 3 Once your file is open or your source specified press the play button 4 Press the square Stop button to stop playing the audio Using Headphones The NEC Versa headphone port delivers sound at half a watt The stereo headphones plug in through the headphone jack located on the left side of the NEC Vers...

Page 131: ... require only a fraction of the storage space of digital audio files VIDEO The NEC Versa 6200 Series computer features a dazzling TFT 256 K color high resolution display for sharp effective visuals right on the NEC Versa or on an external CRT monitor The NEC Versa super XGA TFT display has high resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels The NEC Versa has hardware assisted MPEG which supports full motion full...

Page 132: ...n can illustrate a concept drive home an important point or command attention Graphics animation can add punch to a presentation with an ani mated illustration a flashing arrow or a flying logo MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS A growing number of multimedia applications are available for PC users These multimedia software packages include graphics packages animation software and presentation authoring syst...

Page 133: ...ter in case you have an electrical outlet handy This saves battery power for when you really need it Take along any application or data files on diskette that you might need POWER CONNECTIONS With the right accessories you can run your NEC Versa almost anywhere Your system self adjusts to various power sources The United States Can ada and most of Central and South America use 120 volt alternating...

Page 134: ... Quick Reference card AC extension cord NOTE When using an optional modem outside of the U S and Can ada you might need a modem and telephone adapter approved for the local telephone system Contact the local NECCSD dealer or representative for information Preparing Your NEC Versa for Travel Here is what you should do before you leave home NOTE Speed the trip through airport security by carrying a ...

Page 135: ...p 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 ...

Page 136: ... still may be 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 electrical outlet to which your AC adapter is connected is working Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device All cables are tightly connected The display setting is configu...

Page 137: ...s the Suspend button to resume operation Battery power does not last long Use power saving modes Fully charge and discharge the battery several times to recondition it Replace the battery Information on the LCD screen is difficult to see Adjust the brightness control An optional component does not work Make sure the component is securely installed or connected Verify that the system parameter for ...

Page 138: ...ore the operating system starts look up the error message in the following table Follow the instructions If you see other error messages the hardware might need repair NOTE When the NEC Versa detects an error related to display de vices it cannot display on either the LCD or a CRT The system warns you by beeping POST Error Messages The NEC Versa 6200 Series computer has a built in checking program...

Page 139: ...low Contact your NECCSD service representative to replace the CMOS battery CMOS Checksum Failure After CMOS RAM values are saved a checksum value is generated for error checking The previous value is different from the current value Run Setup to reset the value CMOS System Options Not Set The values stored in CMOS RAM are either corrupt or nonexistent Run Setup to reset the value CMOS Display Type...

Page 140: ...drive A but cannot boot the computer Use another boot diskette Keyboard is Locked Unlock It The keyboard lock on the computer is engaged The computer must be unlocked to continue Keyboard Error There is a timing problem with the keyboard Set the Keyboard option in Setup to Not Installed to skip the keyboard POST routines KB interface error There is an error in the keyboard connector Contact your N...

Page 141: ...rd is faulty 2 Parity Error Parity error in the first 64 KB of memory 3 Base 64 KB Memory Failure Memory failure in the first 64 KB 4 Timer Not Operational Memory failure in the first 64 KB of memory or Timer 1 on the motherboard is not functioning 5 Processor Error The CPU on the motherboard generated an error 6 Gate A20 Failure The keyboard controller may be bad The BIOS cannot switch to protect...

Page 142: ... system files You can use the Product Recovery CD to do the following Full Restore Formats your hard drive and then performs a full restore procedure This option REMOVES all data and applications from your system Selective Installation Allows you to selectively install drivers appli cations and utilities Full Restore If your preinstalled software becomes unusable and you cannot boot from the hard ...

Page 143: ... Chapter 4 of this user s guide Selective Installation If a driver application or utility becomes unusable use the Product Recov ery CD to restore the selected file s Use the Selective Installation Utility when your operating system environment is fully operational and you need to reinstall specific file s Follow these steps to install selected files to your NEC Versa 1 Insert the Product Recovery...

Page 144: ...ee Appendix C NECCSD Information Services for details about contacting NECCSD NOTE If you purchased and are using this product outside the U S please contact the local NECCSD office or their dealers for the sup port and service available in your country Reference the booklet Getting Service and Support in Asia Aus tralia and Europe to find out how to contact the local office in your country ...

Page 145: ...PCI Random Access Memory RAM Standard Main Memory 32 MB EDO high speed interleaved access Optional Expansion 1 slot Expandable in 16 MB 32 MB or 64 MB increments Maximum 128 MB total Video RAM 2 MB EDO DRAM Cache RAM Level 1 512 KB Level 2 32 KB Read Only Memory ROM 256 KB x 8 bit Flash ROM Calendar Clock Year month day hour minute second maintained by internal back up battery Input Output I O Fac...

Page 146: ... optional FDD Connector Kit Microphone 1 port 3 pin Mini Pin Jack Stereo Headphones 1 port 3 pin Mini Pin Jack 5 watts per channel Stereo Line In 1 port 3 pin Mini Pin Jack Stereo Line Out 1 port 3 pin Mini Pin Jack TV Out 1 port RCA Jack PAL and NTSC support DC In 1 port for AC adapter cable USB port 1 port 4 pin Main Battery Type Lithium Ion Li Ion eight cell Output Voltage 14 4 V Capacity 2 600...

Page 147: ...gh resolution active matrix Thin Film Transistor TFT Extended Graphics Array XGA color display Resolution 1024 x 768 Dot Pitch 0 264 mm x 0 264 mm Colors 256K Keyboard Membrane 85 keys both U S and International with standard QWERTY key layout International keyboards are country specific Function keys 12 keys Cursor Control keys 8 keys arrow keys arranged in inverted T layout Numeric keypad embedd...

Page 148: ...y Internal 2 1 GB or 3 2 GB 12 7 mm or 5 1 GB 17 mm removable IDE hard disk drive Track to track seek rate 3 ms Average seek time 13 ms read 14 ms write Revolutions per minute 4200 Data transfer rate 16 6 MB sec Media data rates 69 8 Μbit sec Max Mean Time Between Errors MTBF 300 000 hours 20X speed CD ROM Reader Type 5 inch CD ROM Pack Average Data Transfer Rates 1500 KB second mode 1 1710 KB sec...

Page 149: ...e and Asia use an AC power cable specific to each country s standards Battery Pack Type eight cell Lithium Ion Li Ion Output Voltage 14 4 V Capacity 2 600 mAH Battery Life Approximately 2 4 hours under typical operating conditions Recharging Time Approximately 2 hours when the system is on or off Bridge Battery When fully charged backs up memory contents and system status for up to 30 minutes unde...

Page 150: ...eight 0 81 in 20 7mm Weight NEC Versa 7 49 lb 3 42 kg Battery Pack 85 lb 38 kg Recommended Environment Operation Temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing Storage Temperature 4 F to 104 F 20 C to 40 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing ...

Page 151: ... and all DOS applications 0A0000 0AFFFFh 64 KB Video Buffer EGA and VGA 0B0000 0B7FFFh 32 KB Video Buffer monochrome CGA color VGA monochrome 0B8000 0BFFFFh 32 KB Video Buffer CGA EGA color and VGA color 0C0000 0CBFFFh 48 KB Video ROM EGA and VGA 0CC000 0CFFFFh 16 KB Unused Reserved for Adapter ROMs and other devices requiring ROMs 0D0000 0DFFFFh 64 KB Used by Adapter ROMs i e network controllers ...

Page 152: ...order of de creasing priority Controller Master Slave Priority Name Device Master 0 IRQ00 SystemTimer 1 Master 1 IRQ01 Keyboard Master 2 IRQ02 Programmable Controller Slave 3 IRQ08 Real time Clock Slave 4 IRQ09 Infrared Port Slave 5 IRQ10 USB Port Slave 6 IRQ11 PC Card Bus Controller Slave 7 IRQ12 PS 2 Mouse Slave 8 IRQ13 Math Coprocessor built into CPU Slave 9 IRQ14 Hard Disk Controller 1 Slave 1...

Page 153: ... physical needs This information is based on ergonomics the science of making the workplace fit the needs of the worker Some nerve tendon and muscle disorders musculoskeletal disorders may be associated with repetitive activities improper work environments and in correct work habits Examples of musculoskeletal disorders that may be as sociated with certain forms of repetitive activities include ca...

Page 154: ...ook computer as your primary computer system at your home or office note the following recommendations use a separate external keyboard attached to your notebook computer use a separate external monitor attached to your notebook com puter ARRANGE YOUR EQUIPMENT Arrange your equipment so that you can work in a natural and relaxed posi tion Place items that you use frequently within easy reach Adjus...

Page 155: ...other adjustments discussed in this appendix are made Once all these adjustments are completed raise the armrests or adjust the forearm supports until they touch the forearms and allow the shoulder muscles to relax ADJUST YOUR INPUT DEVICES Note the following points when positioning your notebook computer or any external input devices Position your keyboard directly in front of you Avoid reaching ...

Page 156: ...hould look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen or external monitor Position your screen or external monitor no closer than 12 inches and no further away than 28 inches from your eyes The optimal distance is be tween 14 and 18 inches Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away Blink often Position the screen or external monitor at a 90 angle to win...

Page 157: ...n workstation setup see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations ANSI HFS Standard No 100 1988 The Human Factors Society Inc P O Box 1369 Santa Monica Cali fornia 90406 PRE EXISTING CONDITIONS AND PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS Pre existing conditions that may cause or make some people more suscepti ble to musculoskeletal disorders include the foll...

Page 158: ...amping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numb ness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr David Rempel of the Uni versity of California San Francisco Ergonomics Program and Mr M F Schneider of HUMANTECH Inc Ann Arbor Michigan ...

Page 159: ...lletin Board Service NECCSD on America Online Service NECCSD on CompuServe Online Service E mail to NECCSD Technical Support Center through a commercial on line service or Internet Fax Service to NECCSD Technical Support Center NECCSD Web and FTP sites NOTE If you purchased your computer outside of the U S or Can ada please contact the local NEC office or their dealers for the sup port and service...

Page 160: ...nd handling Call the fulfillment center from 8 30 AM to 6 00 PM EST Monday through Friday NECCSD Technical Support Center 800 632 4525 Fax 978 635 4100 NECCSD also offers Technical Support services on all products including Versa notebooks PowerMate Desktop computers Servers and MobilePro Handheld computers Call the NECCSD Technical Support Center toll free at 1 800 632 4525 U S and Canada only In...

Page 161: ...ce Center toll free at 1 888 632 9128 U S and Canada only NECCSD FaxFlash Service U S and Canada 888 329 0088 International 978 635 6090 This automated fax service offers product brochures installation procedures quick reference guides promotional forms troubleshooting information and more Automated fax service is not toll free for overseas customers Using FaxFlash FaxFlash is a self help automate...

Page 162: ...mation includes BBS and FTP file listings Illus trated Parts Breakdowns IPB part numbers Frequently Asked Ques tions FAQ lists and other documents specific to each product Ordering Information Order information from FaxFlash as follows 1 Be sure that your fax machine or fax modem is on Have the document number ready for the document you want if you already know the num ber 2 From your touch tone t...

Page 163: ...e system containing files that are dedicated to enhancing the functions of NECCSD products It also gives general public access to drivers for NECCSD prod ucts for use with various software applications If you have access to a modem you can use the NECCSD Bulletin Board Service BBS to get the latest information on hardware and software The BBS allows you to download files video drivers printer driv...

Page 164: ...on for a new user questionnaire 6 Press Enter twice 7 Enter your first name last name and password Press Enter after each 8 Follow the screen prompts until the Main Menu is displayed 9 At the Main Menu select J to join a conference Select Conference 1 for the desktop conference 10 From the Main Menu press F and Enter for the File menu 11 At the File menu select F for a list of downloadable files F...

Page 165: ...s on the Bulletin Board and access NECCSD BBS NOTE You cannot download information from the NECCSD Bulletin Board from CompuServe You must call the NECCSD Bulletin Board directly using the procedure described earlier in this chapter Using CompuServe Use the following steps to access CompuServe and NECCSD online infor mation services 1 Log on to CompuServe 2 At the opening screen click the Go butto...

Page 166: ...essages on the Message Board and access the NEC Soft ware Library to download files Using America Online Use the following steps to access America Online and NECCSD online in formation services 1 Log onto America Online 2 At the opening screen click Go To in the Main Menu 3 At the Go To menu click Keyword 4 At the prompt type NEC or NECTECH then either press Enter or click Go 5 At the NEC menu dou...

Page 167: ...u can also use the Internet to access the NECCSD FTP file transfer protocol site to download various files video drivers printer drivers BIOS updates The files are essentially the same files as on the NECCSD Bulletin Board Service NECCSD WWW and FTP Sites To access the World Wide Web NECCSD Home Page enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator URL through your service http www nec comput...

Page 168: ...You should provide as much specific information about your questions as possible Also if you are sending a fax please include your voice telephone number and your fax number with the question You will receive a response to your questions within one business day WARRANTY AND NON WARRANTY REPAIR SERVICE Before you call for repair service see the problem checklist in Chapter 7 to determine if you can...

Page 169: ...sible about the problem you are having including any message errors that occurred NOTE Free technical specifications troubleshooting tips and other helpful information for out of warranty products are available through NECCSD FaxFlash Service at 888 329 0088 by requesting catalog number three If you purchased your computer outside of the U S or Canada please contact the local NEC office or the NEC...

Page 170: ...ls Catalog for ordering information Why won t a serial mouse work when connected to the PS 2 port with the appropriate adapter The NEC Versa 6200 Series computer is designed to find a mouse connected to the PS 2 port only The system does not recognize a serial mouse with an adapter DISPLAY What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode The maximum resolution in simultaneous mode is ...

Page 171: ...lots do my PC cards go Your PC cards can go into either slot if they are NEC approved cards Other software may not support the use of both slots Type III cards only fit in one slot slot 0 Is there any instance when a modem or network card is only supported in one slot This could be true in cases where the PC card firmware is being upgraded Read the release notes that accompany the upgrade What pre...

Page 172: ...work knowledge See the user s guide that comes with the network card NEC cannot comment on the suitability of non NEC PC cards NEC portable computers are preloaded with SystemSoft s CardWizard software Refer to the manual that came with any non NEC PC card for information on the drivers it provides Can I run two of the same type cards simultaneously Yes Windows 95 configures each card If they are ...

Page 173: ... my PC Cards One of the following may be the cause of the problem The PC card controller is configured in a manner that makes IRQ lines 4 and 10 un available for PC card use Choose another IRQ for use with the PC Card To provide a stable platform free of conflicts NECCSD excluded some resources from PC card use DISKETTE DRIVE Why can t I boot from the diskette drive To boot from the diskette drive...

Page 174: ...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 Some systems ship with a 1 44 megabyte MB diskette drive that uses 3 5 inch high density HD diskettes These diskettes are also called double sided high density DSHD diskettes You can store 1 44 MB of information on these diskettes ...

Page 175: ... diskette in drive A containing operating system files Be sure to check the Boot Device Setup parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility to determine the designated sequence of boot devices See Chapter 3 Using BIOS Setup See your operating system documentation for information about creating system disk ettes What is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot A warm boot restarts the system while...

Page 176: ...oes blank and your system goes into a power saving mode of operation This is known as Standby mode When your screen goes blank before the system goes into Suspend mode just press the space bar or move your mouse to reactivate your system What is the purpose of the Suspend button You can initiate full Suspend mode by pressing the Suspend Resume button This places the system in a deeper state of sle...

Page 177: ...aGlide pointer or using your keyboard brings the system out of Standby mode How do I bring my system out of Suspend mode Pressing the Suspend Resume button brings the system out of Suspend mode What is a time out A time out is the amount of time your system or a particular component is inactive Can I disable my system s power management features Yes Simply press the Power Management switch Fn F7 o...

Page 178: ...on the Date Time icon Modify the time and date accordingly Close the Control panel 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 this doesn t help save your work close the application and exit Windows Restart Windows and the application you want to run If your application still runs s...

Page 179: ... 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 not previously named you will be prompted for a file name In Windows 3 11 use up to eight characters to name it In Windows 95 you can use up to 255 characters to name ...

Page 180: ...en over time APM Advanced Power Management applications programs Software designed to perform specific functions like solving business or mathematical problems audio The range of frequencies that humans hear B base RAM Area of system memory between 0 and 640 kilobytes available to the user for operating system and application programs BIOS Basic Input Output System A collection of primitive comput...

Page 181: ...ts C Card Bus A new 32 bit high performance bus defined by the new PC Card Standard and released by the PCMCIA standards body and trade association Card Bus offers wider and faster 32 bit bus and bus mastering operation for im proved adapter performance and can operate at speeds up to 32 MHz CD audio Also called digital audio uses the same format as conventional music CDs CD audio sounds have been...

Page 182: ...screen used in desktop monitors It forms the screen image using tiny dots called pixels See also LCD cursor A movable image on the display screen that indicates where the next entered data appears D default A value option or setting that the computer automatically selects until you direct it otherwise diskette A thin flexible platter coated with a magnetic material for storing informa tion diskett...

Page 183: ...that meets the enhanced capabilities standard and provides greater processing speed than conventional ports See also EPP EDO Memory Extended Data Out is the newest DRAM chip technology which improves memory performance 10 to 15 over equivalent Fast Page Mode devices Computer systems must be designed to take advantage of the performance increase EDO offers enhanced VGA A video interface that offers...

Page 184: ...rared Mode sends data at up to 4 0 Mbit second 4million bits per second FM synthesis A technique for synthesizing sound that uses a combination of modulated sine waves to produce different waveforms function key The set of keys on the keyboard usually F1 through F12 that let you get help and error message information or quickly select frequently used com mands H hard disk A rigid magnetic storage ...

Page 185: ...the drive and delivers high throughput interface A connection that enables two devices to communicate interrupt A special control signal from an I O device that diverts the attention of the microprocessor from the program to a special address K kilobyte KB 1024 bytes L LAN Local Area Network LCD Liquid Crystal Display An LCD consists of a thin sandwich of two glass plates with sealed edges contain...

Page 186: ...test design in multimedia processors for enhancing audio video and other multimedia applications Intel s MMX is a set of 57 instructions added to the Pentium s original design The internal cache of the MMX processor is doubled from 16 to 32 KB for enhanced performance These improve ments in microprocessor design ensure expert quality 3D graphics high quality motion video and stereo sound mode A me...

Page 187: ...ode used in the United States Canada Japan and other countries for television signals See also PAL 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 received via modem to a pag...

Page 188: ... processor The PCI bus supports burst modes that send large chunks of data across the bus allowing fast display of high resolution images The high bandwidth PCI local bus eliminates data bottlenecks found in traditional systems maintains maximum performance at high clock speeds and provides a clear upgrade path to future technologies peripheral Input or output device not under direct computer cont...

Page 189: ...ice into which data is entered and from which data is retrieved in a nonsequential manner read To extract data from a storage device such as a diskette ROM Read Only Memory Memory in which stored data cannot be modified by the user except under special conditions reset The process of returning a device to zero or to an initial or arbitrarily selected condition resolution The degree of screen image...

Page 190: ...hat run on a computer such as operating systems word processors and spreadsheets SVGA Super VGA A standard graphics resolution of 800 pixels x 600 lines suspend mode This is a power savings mode that promotes longer battery and system life The system pauses and shuts down operation in a sleep like state after a specified amount of system inactivity Press the Resume button to return to the point wh...

Page 191: ...nd memory that you add to the NEC Versa are volatile memory See nonvolatile memory W warm boot Process of resetting the computer without turning off the power through keyboard input pressing Ctrl Alt and Del keys simultaneously or the reset button The system returns to an initial or arbitrarily selected condition waveform A graphic representation of a sound wave as displayed on an oscilloscope whi...

Page 192: ...ing 1 17 Beep Codes 7 6 BIOS Setup key functions 3 4 BIOS Setup utility 2 7 3 1 checking system parameters 3 4 looking at screens 3 3 other options 3 11 save to file 3 12 setting system parameters 3 4 standard CMOS setup 3 7 using keys 3 4 BIOS Setup utility main menu 3 2 BIOS update 4 57 BIOS Update switch 4 51 Bridge battery 1 25 Brightness control 1 3 Browsers 2 15 Built in microphone 1 7 Bulle...

Page 193: ...sk drive bay 1 12 1 13 HDPREPEZ utility 2 8 I Increasing system memory adding a memory module 4 34 Increasing system storage hard disk drive 4 26 Information services C 1 America Online C 8 CompuServe C 7 E mail support C 10 fax support C 10 Internet C 9 NECCSD bulletin board service C 5 NECCSD ftp site C 9 NECCSD technical support C 2 NECCSD World Wide Web home page C 9 World Wide Web C 9 InfraRe...

Page 194: ...rophone 5 4 mixing 5 4 playing back 5 5 recording 5 1 using animation files 5 7 using external speakers 5 6 using headphones 5 5 using internal speakers 5 5 video 5 6 N NEC Customize 2 3 2 7 NEC Utilities 2 1 2 7 NEC Versa 6200 Series system specifications B 1 NEC Versa MiniDock 6000 4 50 NEC Versa PortBar 6000 4 49 NEC VersaBay II 1 7 NEC VersaBay II release latches 1 13 NEC VersaGlide 1 7 NECCSD...

Page 195: ...1 25 Preparing your NEC Versa for travel 6 2 Printer 4 43 Problem checklist 7 1 Prodigy Internet 2 15 Product Recovery CD how to use 7 7 PwrGauge utility 2 7 R Recharging the battery 1 16 Recommended environment operation B 6 storage B 6 Removing a device from the VersaBay II 4 7 Replacing the battery pack 1 18 S Save to File benefits 3 13 Save to File feature 3 12 SECAM signal 1 11 Serial port 1 ...

Page 196: ...t center TSC 7 9 Television connection 4 47 Traveling checklist 6 2 Traveling with your system 6 1 TV Out port 1 11 4 47 TV signal types 1 11 U Updating the BIOS 4 52 USB port 1 11 4 25 Using external options 4 41 Using the battery pack 1 16 Using the NEC VersaGlide 4 4 Using the setup utility system memory 3 7 Using the TV Out port 4 47 V Versa Tools catalog 1 16 VersaBay II 1 7 4 6 customizing y...

Page 197: ...Index 6 ...

Page 198: ...e receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver is connected To meet FCC standards shielded cables and power cords are required to connect this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This equi...

Page 199: ...TENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d un type recommandé par le constructeur Mettre au rébut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant BATTERY DISPOSAL The main battery is made of Lithium Ion Li Ion and the CMOS clock battery is made of Lithium Your bridge battery not the main ...

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