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Introducing the Software 2-1

Introducing
the Software

This chapter introduces you to the software that comes with
the NEC Versa 2400 Series system, including:

the Windows 95 operating system or the Windows for
Workgroups operating system with MS-DOS

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(The op-

erating system that ships with your system is model de-
pendent.)

Online Help

NEC Utilities

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Setup

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Battery Gauge Utility

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PHDisk

Other Software

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Phoenix Card Manager

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LapLink

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McAfee VirusScan™

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McAfee WebScan™

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VideoSaver™

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XingMPEG Player™

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Microsoft Works (standard on Windows 95-only
models)

Summary of Contents for VERSA 2400 - SERVICE

Page 1: ...roduct 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...

Page 2: ...m creating vivid multimedia presentations to simply enjoying an audio CD Chapter 3 Using Setup and Power Management to customize your notebook s parameter and power man agement settings Chapter 4 Using Your NEC Versa for an understand ing of NEC Versa features and functionality You ll also master procedures for connecting external options like headphone microphone or speakers Chapter 5 Using Multi...

Page 3: ...ns TEXT SETUP To make this guide as easy to use as possible text is set up in the following ways Warnings cautions and notes have the following format WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could result 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 whate...

Page 4: ...Quick Setup sheet help you get your system up and running The NEC Versa 2400 Series Quick Reference card pro vides an easy to carry reference to LED meanings con trols function key combinations and NEC help numbers Depending on the operating system installed the Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows for Workgroups MS DOS operating system online documentation comes loaded on your NEC Versa computer An on...

Page 5: ...Around the Sides of the System 1 9 The Left Side 1 9 The Right Side 1 10 Around the Bottom of the System 1 11 NEC Versa Power Sources 1 12 Using the AC Adapter 1 12 Powering On 1 14 Using the Main Battery Pack 1 14 Installing the Battery Pack 1 15 When to Change the Battery Pack 1 15 Battery Handling 1 16 Replacing the Battery Pack 1 17 Battery Life 1 17 Extending Battery Life 1 17 Battery Chargin...

Page 6: ...e Utility 2 6 PHDisk 2 7 Other Software 2 7 Phoenix Card Manager 2 7 LapLink 2 8 How to Use LapLink 2 8 McAfee Anti Virus Software 2 10 VideoSaver 2 11 XingMPEG Player 2 12 Microsoft Works 2 12 Microsoft Money 2 12 Microsoft Golf 2 13 Microsoft Sampler 2 13 Online Services 2 13 America Online 2 15 CompuServe 2 16 Netscape Navigator Personal Edition 2 17 Official Airline Guide OAG 2 18 3 Using Setu...

Page 7: ...VersaGlide Adjustments 4 6 Windows for Workgroups VersaGlide Adjustments 4 7 VersaGlide Tips 4 9 Drive Bays 4 9 Removing Devices from Drive Bays 4 10 Installing Devices in Drive Bays 4 11 Customizing Your System 4 11 6X CD ROM Reader 4 12 CD Loading 4 13 Using Audio CDs in Windows for Workgroups 4 13 Adding the CD Audio Option 4 13 Playing Audio CDs 4 14 Using Audio CDs under Windows 95 4 15 Playi...

Page 8: ... Module 4 25 Reviewing the Memory Map 4 28 Installing Options 4 29 External Monitor 4 29 Printers 4 31 Parallel Devices 4 31 Serial Devices 4 32 Serial Mouse Use 4 34 Windows 95 Systems 4 34 Windows for Workgroups Systems 4 36 External Keyboard Mouse 4 38 External Audio Options 4 40 NEC Port Replicator 2400 4 41 Using the Port Replicator 2400 4 41 Using TV Output 4 42 Changing Video Settings 4 43 ...

Page 9: ...ur NEC Versa Power Connections 6 1 Checklists 6 2 What to Take 6 2 Preparing Your NEC Versa for Travel 6 3 7 Solving Problems Problem Checklist 7 1 Start Up Problems 7 3 POST Error Messages 7 3 If You Need Assistance 7 6 Getting Help 7 6 Updating the System BIOS 7 8 NEC Warranty Non Warranty Repair Service 7 8 A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You A 1 Arrange Yo...

Page 10: ...orkday A 6 Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A 7 B Specifications C Using DOS Programs Using Power Management in DOS Mode C 1 Windows for Workgroups C 1 Windows 95 C 2 Setting Up DOS Mode Games in Windows 95 C 3 ...

Page 11: ... After completing the steps in the quick setup sheet that comes with your computer your NEC Versa 2400 Series system is ready to go To get started Read Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Envi ronment for guidelines that help you use your computer productively and safely Information includes how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk of devel oping nerve muscle or tendon disorders Re...

Page 12: ... for exceptional performance In addition your system gives you a high performance hard disk drive diskette drive built in VersaGlide and PC Card slots Personal Computer Memory Card International As sociation PCMCIA Some models come with an inter changeable 6X CD ROM reader As a multimedia system your NEC Versa also provides the tools needed to create and present impressive images using video clips...

Page 13: ...s describe front features beginning with the liquid crystal display LCD panel Front features LCD Panel Your NEC Versa 2400 Series system comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing posi tion The LCD is an 11 3 inch Dualscan Super Twisted Nematic DSTN cold cathode fluorescent tube CCFT backlit Super Video Graphics Array SVGA color display ...

Page 14: ...CD contrast Speakers and Status LEDs NEC Versa systems offer the following features on the LCD hinge and the upper part of the keyboard panel Built in Stereo Speakers provide stereo sound for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure Power and Suspend status LEDs identified by icons are found on the hinge just under the LCD panel Power and Suspend LEDs Power LED lets you know that power ...

Page 15: ...have the following meanings and light under the conditions noted Status LED icons Drive Status lights when the NEC Versa writes data to or retrieves data from the hard disk drive CD ROM reader or diskette drive PC Card lights when a PC Card installed in the PC slot is being accessed Caps Lock lights when caps lock is in effect Scroll Lock lights when scroll lock is in effect Num Lock lights when N...

Page 16: ...rsa 2400 Series system comes with an 87 key keyboard with inverted T cursor keys European models come with 88 keys See Chapter 4 Using the Keyboard for details about control keys function keys and keyboard features NEC VersaGlide The NEC VersaGlide works like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingertip over the VersaGlide to control the position of the cursor Use the selection buttons bel...

Page 17: ...tely as an option for other models CAUTION Install only the battery pack or CD ROM reader in the front bay Never try to put the diskette drive into the front bay Doing so can damage the drive and the bay connectors AROUND THE BACK OF THE SYSTEM You ll find system ports for connecting your NEC Versa to optional devices like a printer or external monitor on the back of your NEC Versa For an understa...

Page 18: ... book computer You can also print to an IR equipped printer without using cables Kensington Lock Port Replicator Latch Use this port for added security by using an optional Kensing ton Lock This port also doubles as a latch for securing the port replicator You cannot connect both a lock and the port replicator at the same time A second Port Replicator Latch is located at the other end of the back ...

Page 19: ...ct both a mouse and a keyboard at the same time AROUND THE SIDES OF THE SYSTEM Your NEC Versa comes with features on both sides This section shows you where those features are located and provides descriptions to familiarize you with their use The Left Side The left side of your NEC Versa provides the features shown in the following figure Features are described after the figure Left side features...

Page 20: ...rns NEC Versa power on and off Press the button to turn power on press it again to turn power off When power is on the Power LED lights NOTE After turning off the system wait 5 seconds before turning it back on This gives system compo nents a chance to power down properly The Power button also acts as a Resume button when the system is in Save to File mode The Right Side The right side of the NEC ...

Page 21: ...s let you insert two Type II PC cards formerly called PCMCIA cards or one Type III PC card Hard Disk Drive A removable hard disk drive ships standard with your system and is located in a drive bay below the PC Card Slots Depending on your configura tion this bay contains an 810 megabyte MB or 1 gigabyte GB hard disk drive AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE SYSTEM The bottom of the NEC Versa contains the rel...

Page 22: ... following power sources the AC adapter connected to an electrical wall outlet using AC power the battery pack and or an optional second battery pack Read the following sections for specific steps on powering on the system Using the AC Adapter Use the AC adapter and power cable that came with your NEC Versa to run your computer on alternating current AC power or to recharge the battery pack See Ba...

Page 23: ... CAUTION Use only the AC Adapter that comes with your NEC Versa 2400 Series system Although other AC adapters may look similar using them can damage the system 1 Connect the AC adapter cable to the power port on the left side of your NEC Versa 2400 Series system 2 Plug one end of the AC power cable into the AC adapter and the other end into a 120 or 240 volt wall outlet Connecting the AC adapter ...

Page 24: ...r management features enabled Battery packs are easy to install and remove NOTE Although the battery is fully charged at the factory transit and shelf time may reduce the initial battery charge We recommend that the first time you use your system you connect it to AC power using the AC adapter This will also recharge your battery Your NEC Versa 2400 Series system provides two tools to help you kee...

Page 25: ...nning and power off the system 2 Align the battery pack with the bay where you plan to install it Make sure the battery contacts are aligned properly with the connector inside the bay The primary battery pack is usually installed in the front bay However you can install it in the Diskette Drive bay instead 3 Push the battery pack into the bay until the locking latch on the bottom of the system cli...

Page 26: ...es only in the NEC Versa computer for which they are designed Mixing other manufac turer s batteries or using a combination of very old and new batteries can deteriorate battery and equipment per formance 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 if they get dirty When not in ...

Page 27: ...cks 5 Turn the system over open the LCD panel and power on the system Battery Life The NEC Versa NiMH battery has an approximate life of 2 hours under the following conditions When it is new and fully charged When no peripherals are connected to your NEC Versa When you have no options installed Enabling power management features increases battery life Extending Battery Life While on the road it is...

Page 28: ... running Once the battery is fully dis charged plug in the AC adapter and recharge the battery If you do not discharge the battery completely it not only fails to accept a full recharge but also sends incorrect in formation to the Battery Gauge utility The utility may indi cate that you have plenty of battery power when you actually have very little This can result in data loss when the battery su...

Page 29: ...pears damaged or deformed has any rust on its casing is discol ored 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 with the terminals can cause a short circuit and damage If the battery leaks If the battery leaks onto skin or clothing wash the area immediately with clean water Battery fluid can cause a...

Page 30: ...tions In addition to this battery the CMOS battery provides power to maintain system configuration settings CMOS Battery This battery provides battery backup and prevents data loss in the system s complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS RAM This memory area contains information on the system s configuration for example date time drives and memory The CMOS battery lasts approximately two years...

Page 31: ...pter or the battery packs Avoid moving the NEC Versa during system operation especially while the hard disk or diskette drive is being accessed When using the AC adapter make sure the power source falls within the system s compatible range of 100 240 volts AC Never use the AC adapter if the voltage falls outside of this range Watch for this when traveling to other countries Turn computer power off...

Page 32: ... AC adapter becomes extremely hot unplug the adapter and let it cool Do not direct an IR port towards the LCD panel Keep the AC adapter away from the IR ports Storage Requirements Store the computer and AC adapter in an environment that meets the following conditions Maintain storage temperatures between 20 C and 40 C 4 F and 104 F CAUTION If the temperature of the NEC Versa suddenly rises or fall...

Page 33: ... use harsh solutions household cleaners or spray cleaners that contain caustic materials on the NEC Versa These cleaners are usually high in alkalinity which is measured in pH Using these cleaners can cause the plastic surface to crack or discolor LCD screen Carefully wipe the LCD screen with a soft cloth or a screen wipe designed for that purpose Special screen wipes are available through your lo...

Page 34: ...ws 95 operating system or the Windows for Workgroups operating system with MS DOS The op erating system that ships with your system is model de pendent Online Help NEC Utilities Setup Battery Gauge Utility PHDisk Other Software Phoenix Card Manager LapLink McAfee VirusScan McAfee WebScan VideoSaver XingMPEG Player Microsoft Works standard on Windows 95 only models 2 ...

Page 35: ...AG WINDOWS INTRODUCTION Some NEC Versa 2400 Series models give you the option of loading either Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups to use on your system Other models come standard with Windows 95 already loaded When you select one operat ing system the other is automatically deleted Both Micro soft operating systems provide a means of running applications navigating through your file structure a...

Page 36: ...to put unwanted files Network Neighborhood shows you the computers connected to your workgroup and those on the entire network if your system is connected to a network Briefcase allows easy file transfer between the NEC Versa and another system Start displays a pop up menu with which to start programs and applications opens documents accesses system settings looks at online help and shuts down you...

Page 37: ... way to practice your VersaGlide skills or just relax NEC Versa 2400 InfoCenter Includes online topics specific to the NEC Versa 2400 Series NEC customer support Windows and DOS NEC Utilities Includes small programs written by NEC to help you manage your NEC Versa computer DOS INTRODUCTION MS DOS is the Microsoft disk operating system that runs the computer DOS uses commands that every personal co...

Page 38: ... our customer We provide information to help you become self sufficient with your NEC Versa but if you need help we re there for you If you purchased your system outside of the United States please contact your local NEC dealer for customer support information NEC UltraCare Guide The NEC UltraCare Guide describes NEC s extended warranty program to help you protect your investment in an NEC Versa S...

Page 39: ...ating system loaded GUIDE TO NEC UTILITIES NEC provides several programs and routines designed to make your NEC Versa run more efficiently These pro grams are known as utilities Setup The Setup utility automatically configures your NEC Versa each time you start it up This utility is not accessible from Windows Access Setup at power on Just press F2 when the following prompt appears Press F2 to ent...

Page 40: ...zed based on the current NEC Versa memory size OTHER SOFTWARE Your NEC Versa comes with other programs that let you take full advantage of your system resources The rest of this chapter discusses each program including what it can do for you how to get started and how to use the program help Phoenix Card Manager The Phoenix Card Manager lets you manage your PC Cards and slots in your Windows for W...

Page 41: ...em such as keystrokes file access and change and program execution actually occurs on the remote system Chat provides a way for you to exchange informa tion instructions or other messages with a user at a re mote computer LapLink software must be loaded on both the sending local and receiving remote system for communication between them to work properly How to Use LapLink Follow these steps to get...

Page 42: ...essing the appropriate button The buttons give you the following connection options Connect over cable Connect over wireless Connect over modem if installed Connect over network Connect over dial up network Once communication is established between systems the LapLink window is displayed 3 Select the procedure you want to use by pressing one of the last three buttons in the LapLink toolbar at the ...

Page 43: ... sage when a virus is resident WebScan software protects your system against virus infection from files attached to mail messages or from files you download from the Internet WebScan is acti vated any time you download executable and Microsoft Word document files and scans mail through the Pega sus Mail system Also included is the SPRY Mosaic browser and the WebScan Web browser which gives access ...

Page 44: ...ecognizes the modem information If you run the Setup program without an installed modem you will have to manually enter the modem infor mation the first time you use the online service VideoSaver The VideoSaver software package that comes preloaded on selected systems gives a variety of full screen video clips that you can use as screen savers Simply select VideoSaver from the list of screen saver...

Page 45: ...ns on using this application Microsoft Works Microsoft Works gives you all that you need to create forms format letters start a data base and pull it all to gether to create reports Works includes a word processing program data base program and sets of preformatted documents for you to use Available in Windows 95 only systems NOTE Windows 95 only systems are available ex clusively in the United St...

Page 46: ...The first time you open America Online or CompuServe you need to install the software Simply highlight and click on the installation icon and follow the on screen instructions For a fee online services give you access to the Internet e mail the World Wide Web travel information news re ports and more depending on the service selected Some online services give you a free trial period NOTE It is str...

Page 47: ...your online adventure Just follow these steps to set up and use your selected online service 1 Connect your modem card to a phone line 2 Continue as follows From the Program Manager in Windows for Work groups locate and double click on the Online Install program group Double click on the icon for the service you want to install In Windows 95 press Start move to the Programs group slide to Online I...

Page 48: ...ware Library to download files NOTE If you are using this computer outside North America there may not be any local access points for this online service It may require a long distance or international call Use the following steps to access America Online and NEC 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 clic...

Page 49: ...questions to NEC s Technical Support staff post technical questions and messages on the Bulletin Board and access NEC s Bulletin Board NOTE You cannot download information from the NEC Bulletin Board from CompuServe You must call the NEC Bulletin Board directly to download information If you are using this computer outside North Amer ica there may not be any local access points for online services...

Page 50: ...of the screen You may obtain information about NEC and its products by visiting our web site at WWW NEC COM Netscape Navigator Personal Edition The first time you use Netscape Navigator you must regis ter your copy of the program and allow the system to detect your modem NOTE Before setting up Netscape Navigator con nect your modem During the setup procedure the system tries to detect the modem If...

Page 51: ... restarts Windows 95 Continue the installation by running the Netscape Navigator Setup The completion of Netscape Navigator Setup generates a Netscape Navigator group and a shortcut icon on your desktop Official Airline Guide OAG This program demonstrates the convenience of information to go You can purchase the full package or subscribe to future releases through the software publisher The softwa...

Page 52: ... Manager in Windows for Work groups locate and double click on the OAG Flight Disk Worldwide Edition icon in the OAG FlightDisk program group In Windows 95 press Start move the cursor to the Programs group and open the OAG FlightDisk group In the group highlight OAG FlightDisk Worldwide Edition and release the mouse button 2 The first time you open OAG an agreement screen ap pears Follow the on sc...

Page 53: ...ata loss due to low battery power The chapter describes these NEC Versa features SETUP UTILITY The NEC Versa Setup program lets you view and set system parameters Setup also includes security features that pro tect your system from unauthorized use Use Setup to set the current time and date customize your operating system to reflect your com puter hardware secure your system with a password balanc...

Page 54: ...ge Press F1 to resume boot attempt F2 for Setup If you press F1 POST con tinues If you want to fix the error carefully read the error message that appears above the prompt taking notes if you want and press F2 After you press F2 the system displays the Setup Main screen How to Use Setup The following sections describe how to use Setup including these topics Looking at screens Using keys Checking a...

Page 55: ...le settings Menu Bar The top line of the screen Each of the five selections displays its own screen Parameters The left part of the screen This area lists parameters and their current settings Key Status Bar The bottom part of the screen These lines display the keys available to move the cursor select a particular function and so forth ...

Page 56: ...ute to second Selects the next lower higher setting Same as F5 F6 F5 F6 Selects the next lower higher setting Same as F9 Selects the default settings for the displayed parameters only F10 Selects the settings of the displayed parameters as they were upon entering the screen Esc Displays the Exit screen F1 Displays the General Help screen Checking Setting System Parameters See the following table f...

Page 57: ...rd auto repeat delay Off 30 sec 1 2 sec On 2 6 10 13 3 18 5 21 8 26 7 30 seconds 1 4 1 3 4 second System Memory 640 KB Extended Memory 7168 KB Peripherals Serial Port Infrared Serial Port Parallel Port Parallel Mode 3F8 IRQ 4 2F8 IRQ 3 378 IRQ 7 ECP 2E8 IRQ 3 3E8 IRQ 4 2F8 IRQ3 Disabled 3F8 IRQ 4 2E8 IRQ 3 3E8 IRQ 4 Disabled 278 IRQ 5 3BC IRQ 7 378 IRQ 5 Disabled Enhanced Bi directional Unidirecti...

Page 58: ...Suspend 2 min 2 min Disabled Enabled 1 4 8 16 min Off 1 4 8 16 min Off Save to File 1 4 8 16 min Off 1 4 8 16 min Off Cover Switch Control Serial Port Ring Resume Backlight Off Off Suspend On Main The Setup Main screen displays the System Time and Sys tem Date parameters as well as drive parameters Time Date Use System Time and System Date to set the current time and date The settings remain in me...

Page 59: ...an error occurs Peripherals The Peripherals screen displays the connection location between the system and the Input Output I O ports Security Your NEC Versa supports a password for system security on several levels Using the Security screen you can require that a password be entered to use Setup at each startup or boot each time the system resumes from Suspend mode You are not prompted to enter a...

Page 60: ... to require the password each time the system resumes from Suspend mode move the cursor to Password on Resume and select Enabled 7 Press ESC to display the Exit screen Here you can se lect Save Changes and Exit to save your password and reboot your system You will have three attempts to enter the password cor rectly After the third attempt the system will be dis abled Press the Power button to reb...

Page 61: ...me Disabled You can also disable power management when using AC power Suspend Mode Suspend mode includes a method of operation called Suspend Resume that stores information in RAM and maintains RAM contents after shutting down all local devices You can also select Save to File which saves all your open data files to a special file on the hard disk whenever the system goes into Suspend mode All you...

Page 62: ... possible devices in the system while retaining data and system status The system resumes Active mode when you press Fn Esc or any key the system detects a modem ring or you press the Power button Suspend mode lets you save power without first saving the working data Press the Fn Esc to enter Suspend mode when you need to be away from your system for a short period of time and want to return to wh...

Page 63: ...e before entering Suspend mode Hard Disk Timeout 2 minutes Hard disk motor stops when hard disk is not accessed for specified timeout Video Timeout 2 minutes The video screen shuts off after the timeout specified elapses NOTE In Windows 95 systems power management settings under Windows override the settings estab lished in Setup Make the Windows 95 power saving settings match those in Setup for t...

Page 64: ...he system while retaining data and system status The screen goes dark when the system is in Suspend mode If the system goes into Suspend while in CRT only display mode Fn F10 it resumes in the same mode whether or not the CRT is still attached Press Fn F10 to toggle to LCD or LCD CRT mode ...

Page 65: ...these and other important tasks including how to use the LCD panel the keyboard the NEC VersaGlide drive bays the 6X CD ROM reader standard in some models PC Card slots IR port In addition this chapter focuses on installing options ex panding hard disk space and memory LCD The LCD panel on your NEC Versa 2400 Series system is fully adjustable to provide comfortable viewing To adjust the viewing an...

Page 66: ...located as shown in the following figure Key operations are described after the figure Keyboard Function Keys A number of function keys F1 through F12 Esc PgUp PgDn NumLock are available on the NEC Versa key board These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Keys that are preprogrammed with dual functions have an icon representing the function printed in blue on the key ...

Page 67: ...me switch when your system is in Save to Disk mode Fn F8 toggles the battery low warning speaker on and off Fn F10 toggles between using the LCD display panel an external CRT monitor or both simultaneously Fn F11 toggles the LCD display panel backlight on and off Fn NumLock activates the embedded numeric keypad Fn PgUp increases speaker volume Fn PgDn decreases speaker volume Windows 95 keys You c...

Page 68: ...st Typewriter keys The typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters Keys that have blue printing on them behave differently when combined with control keys or Fn Numeric Keypad Pressing Fn NumLock on the keyboard activates the numeric keypad numbers and functions printed in blue on top of the keys The keypad lets you type numbers and mathematical op erands as...

Page 69: ...ns to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter c How the key combination works depends on the applications 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 You can select items in one of two ways Double tap your finger on the VersaGlide Double click the left button th...

Page 70: ...s you customize how it functions with the cursor You can control the size and color of the cursor cursor speed double click speed and selection button orientation You can also disable the touchpad tap and drag feature Use the online help button for details about configuring your VersaGlide See the appropriate section that follows for your operating system Windows 95 VersaGlide Adjustments To acces...

Page 71: ...n lets you adjust the pointer speed and spec ify a short or long pointer trail Touchpad lets you change features specific to the touchpad including touch threshold tap features and edge motion properties General lets you change or update mouse drivers 4 Click OK or Cancel to accept or cancel the adjustments you make Windows for Workgroups VersaGlide Adjustments To access and adjust your VersaGlide...

Page 72: ...justs the direction of the pointer de vice motion rotation and lets you specify the Pri mary and Secondary VersaGlide button Shortcuts assigns autojumps and hotspots to reduce the keystrokes or button clicks needed You can also customize keyboard functions or VersaGlide buttons Touchpad fine tunes VersaGlide movement including Edge Motion helps with long distance cursor movements Touch Threshold c...

Page 73: ...ms and shoulders See Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environ ment for more information DRIVE BAYS The NEC Versa comes with three drive bays one in the front of the system and two on the right hand side The bays support the following Front Bay You can install the battery pack or 6X CD ROM reader into the front bay The CD ROM reader comes standard with some models and can be purchased as an opt...

Page 74: ...the system contains the hard disk drive PC Card slots are located directly above the hard disk drive bay Removing Devices from Drive Bays Use the following steps to remove the diskette drive or other device from the drive bay 1 Make sure the NEC Versa is powered off all external options are disconnected and the LCD panel is closed 2 Turn the system upside down 3 Locate the bay release latches on t...

Page 75: ... off and the LCD panel is closed Turn the system upside down 2 Align the device in the bay you plan to use Push the device into the bay until it locks into place 3 Turn the system over open the LCD panel if needed and power on the system Customizing Your System It s easy to customize your NEC Versa 2400 Series system using the drive bays You can work with AC power and have the diskette drive and 6...

Page 76: ...CD ROM reader to play your audio CDs see Audio CDs in this chapter The 6X CD ROM reader is compatible with Kodak Multi session Photo CDs and industry data and audio CDs The CD ROM reader operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music This allows you to get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video CD ROM reader features include the foll...

Page 77: ...the circular impres sion in the tray 3 Push the CD tray in until it clicks shut NOTE Some CDs vibrate when playing This does not affect CD ROM reader functioning Using Audio CDs in Windows for Workgroups Follow these instructions to play audio CDs in Windows for Workgroups The first time you play an audio CD you need to add the device to the Media Player s Device option list Follow these steps to ...

Page 78: ... a prompt stating that the mcicda drv is al ready on the system select New 5 Press OK and close the Control Panel 6 Go to the next section Play Audio CDs Playing Audio CDs Play audio CDs in Windows for Workgroups as follows 1 If you have not yet done so insert a CD into the tray 2 From Windows double click on the Accessories pro gram group 3 In Accessories highlight and double click on the Media P...

Page 79: ...the CD tray Insert a CD into the tray Push the CD tray in until it clicks shut 2 Follow the installation instructions that come with your CD ROM title For example you will have to enter the drive letter assigned to the CD ROM reader 3 Exit the setup utility Select Yes to save your settings 4 Click on the game icon created when you ran the CD title s setup utility You are now ready to play CD Care ...

Page 80: ...kness Type II Cards Type II cards have a thickness of 5 0 millimeters mm Type II cards are often storage or communications devices such as battery backed Static Random Access Memory SRAM Read Only Memory ROM Flash Memory LAN and Small Computer System Interface SCSI Typi cal Type II cards include input output I O features such as modems and LANs Type II Extended Cards Many PC cards are Type II exte...

Page 81: ...tem performance Network Cards Fax Modem Cards You can insert a fax modem in either slot Always insert the fax modem card before using your fax modem software application If you start the appli cation before inserting the fax modem card the applica tion typically does not find the card PC Card Modems You can use a PC card modem with your NEC Versa to communicate with others via fax e mail or connec...

Page 82: ...t 1 IDE ATA memory card G Slot 0 high speed memory card H Slot 1 high speed memory card Interface Cards You can connect most standard Small Computer System Interface SCSI devices using the optional NEC PCMCIA SCSI card This PC card is also known as the New Media Visual Media 500 KB Card Other Cards Many other kinds of PC cards are available to notebook computer users They include the following car...

Page 83: ...The following drivers do not apply to the Win dows 95 operating environment PCM Plus Drivers DRIVER PURPOSE CNFIGNAM EXE Specifies which PCM Plus configuration should be accessed from the PCM INI file PCMATA SYS Used with SRAM rotating disk cards or solid state mass storage cards for IDE hard disk emulation PCMCSFUL EXE or PCMCS EXE Supports Card Services Works at the operating system level to man...

Page 84: ...ervices 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 Release 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 more than one Enabler at once unless ...

Page 85: ...ely on the soft ware supplied by the card vendor Enablers Remove the preloaded PCMCIA drivers by modifying the CONFIG SYS file as follows 1 Select the File menu in Windows Program Manager 2 Select Run type sysedit in the command line and press Enter This should take you to the System Configuration Editor 3 Click on the CONFIG SYS window and scroll down to the following line PCMCIA Device Drivers 4...

Page 86: ...eripheral devices such as modems LAN cards and storage cards Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC card open the slot cover and follow these steps NOTE NEC recommends that you keep the PC card slot cover open if you are using a PC card for a long period of time Some PC cards can overheat and damage the system 1 Align the card so that the 68 pin connector points to wards the slot 2 Slide the card into...

Page 87: ... the card is inserted but the card type is un known Inserting a PC card 3 You can use the Phoenix Card Manager software prein stalled on your system to check PC card slot availability For example look for the PCM icon in the Windows Program Manager or the PC Card icon It shows which slot contains a PC card and which is empty Removing a Card Remove PC cards from Windows for Workgroups Windows 3 11 ...

Page 88: ...ard to remove and select Stop Windows 95 alerts you if any applications are still using the card If all applications using that card are closed services for that card are shut down and you get a message telling you it is safe to remove the card 6 Press the button on the side of the PC card in the slot 7 Pull the card out of the slot IR Port The IR port on the back of your system lets your NEC Vers...

Page 89: ...tional memory Read the following sections to learn how to install an optional hard disk drive or a memory module Hard Disk You can increase the system s storage capacity by replacing the standard hard disk drive with a drive with greater stor age capacity See the section Drive Bays for details about removing a hard disk drive and adding a new one After you install the drive you may need to go into...

Page 90: ...away from the system and pop it off the unit 4 Gently lift the edge of the keyboard nearest the LCD up turn it upside down and rest it on the VersaGlide Be careful not to twist the keyboard cable CAUTION Be careful not to remove the keyboard or keyboard cable entirely from the system 5 Locate the LED guard and pry it up and off of the system 6 Locate the DIMM sockets The top socket is connector 0 ...

Page 91: ...ollows Hold the DIMM at a 60 degree angle and align the DIMM connector with the socket in the system Push the connector into the socket Press down on the DIMM until the locking tabs on the sides snap into place securing the module Inserting DIMMs To remove a DIMM press the locking tabs away from the sides of the module until the module pops up Then remove the DIMM ...

Page 92: ...xide semiconduc tor CMOS The system supports BIOS as a cacheable area with write protection The following table shows the system s memory map Memory Map MEMORY SPACE SIZE FUNCTION 00000000h 0009FFFFh 640 KB Base Memory 000A0000h 000AFFFFh 64 KB Video Memory graphics 000B0000h 000B7FFFh 32 KB Upper Memory Block UMB 000B8000h 000BFFFFh 32 KB Video Memory text 000C0000h 000CBFFFh 48 KB Video BIOS 000...

Page 93: ... to work specifically with your NEC Versa See the following sections for steps on using the options External Monitor You can add a standard external monitor to your NEC Versa You need a display signal cable usually provided with the monitor One end of the cable must have a 15 pin connector for the system Follow these steps to connect an external monitor to your NEC Versa 1 Check that the NEC Versa...

Page 94: ...connection 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 Power on the NEC Versa Press the Fn F10 function key combination to toggle be tween the LCD CRT or simultaneous display on both ...

Page 95: ... for the system and for some parallel printers a Centronics compatible 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 both the NEC Versa and parallel device power are off 2 Open the port cover on the back of the system and locate the parallel por...

Page 96: ...the system and the device NOTE Check that the device is online before you try to use it See the instructions that came with the device for more information Serial Devices To install a serial device such as a printer or an external modem you need a cable with a female 9 pin connector If installing a serial mouse see the information under Serial Mouse Use following the device connection instructions...

Page 97: ...ice power are 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 the system Secure the connection with the screws provided 4 Align and connect the other end of the cable to the ap propriate port on the device Secure the connections with the screws provided Connecting a serial device 5 Connect the power cabl...

Page 98: ...he preceding section Serial Devices for instructions about attaching a serial mouse Prepare your system for serial mouse installation as follows 1 Turn off system power and attach the serial mouse to the external COM port on the back of the system 2 Power on your system and boot into Windows 3 Go to one of the next sections and follow the instructions that are appropriate for your system either Wi...

Page 99: ...t available MS DOS Mode To use the serial mouse in MS DOS mode for Windows 95 systems you must modify the MS DOS start file Modify ing this file disables the VersaGlide touchpad in MS DOS mode It is still available in Windows Therefore to access VersaGlide functions in MS DOS mode you must change your system start file back to its original form Follow these instructions to use a serial mouse in MS...

Page 100: ...ndows for Workgroups Systems Follow these instructions to add a serial mouse to your Windows for Workgroups system Adding a serial mouse and modifying the AUTOEXEC BAT file as described here disables the VersaGlide If you boot your system without the serial mouse attached you will have no VersaGlide or mouse functions 1 From the Program Manager File menu select Run 2 Enter the following command an...

Page 101: ...e Press OK Press Current if available Press Restart Windows To use the serial mouse functions to regain use of the Ver saGlide follow these steps If you restarted your system with no mouse attached go to the next section 1 From the Main group double click Windows Setup From the Options pull down menu select Change Sys tem Settings 2 Press the down arrow next to the mouse field Locate and highlight...

Page 102: ...ght Synaptics Touchpad and press Enter 6 Press Enter to accept the current list Press Enter again to keep the current driver 7 At the DOS prompt type win and press Enter to restart Windows Once Windows restarts VersaGlide functions return External Keyboard Mouse You can add a full size PS 2 style keyboard or PS 2 style mouse to your NEC Versa When you connect an external keyboard you can use both ...

Page 103: ...nect an external keyboard mouse to your system 1 Power off the NEC Versa CAUTION Make sure the NEC Versa is powered off whenever you add or remove the keyboard or external mouse Doing so while in Operating mode can damage the keyboard controller chip 2 Connect the keyboard mouse cable connector to the key board mouse port on the system Connecting an external keyboard mouse 3 Power on the NEC Versa...

Page 104: ...rophone or external speak ers 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 back of the system Audio ports NOTE If you use external speakers and experience sound distortion or feedback lower the volume Some feedback is caused by having the micro phone and speakers too close to each other so moving the external audio option away from...

Page 105: ...e you take your NEC Versa on the road Replicator ports are described in the next section Using the Port Replicator 2400 Follow these steps to install the port replicator 1 Plug the port replicator into the expansion connector on the back of the NEC Versa 2400 Series computer 2 Press the two Lock Knobs on both sides to connect the port replicator Port Replicator ports and lock knobs The ports on th...

Page 106: ...rt Connects a printer to your notebook computer You can change the LPT Mode in the Setup program Serial Port Connects a serial device to your notebook computer such as an external modem or mouse Mini DIN PS 2 Mouse Port Connects to a PS 2 mouse Using TV Output To use your TV or VCR as an output device with your NEC Versa 2400 Series computer and port replicator you must first complete the followin...

Page 107: ...ing system For Windows 95 Users Only 1 Click on the Windows 95 Start icon and select Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Display icon and select the Settings tab 3 Use your mouse and position the cursor on the arrow in the Desktop area Move the arrow to the left or toward less until the display reads 640x480 pixels 4 Use your mouse and position the cursor on the arrow in the Color...

Page 108: ...s to connect your NEC Versa 2400 Series computer to a TV or VCR You will need an RCA to RCA type cable to complete this procedure You can purchase one of these at a local video supply store 1 Power off your computer 2 Connect the port replicator to the computer via the ex pansion connector on the back of the system 3 Use an RCA to RCA type cable and connect one end to the port replicator s TV conn...

Page 109: ...nd highlight Display to TV 5 Use the key to change the setting to NTSC or PAL if in Europe 6 Press Esc Press Enter to Save Changes and Exit 7 Press Enter to continue The system restarts in TV dis play mode NOTE When you need to return to using the com puter s LCD as your output device remember to disable the TV mode setting in Setup before discon necting the TV and port replicator Disabling TV Mod...

Page 110: ... Refer to the steps in Changing Video Settings listed previously in this sheet and change the video settings Display area 800x600 pixels Color palette 256 colors NOTE If your NEC Versa 2400 Series computer is accidentally started in TV mode without a TV VCR connection the LCD blanks immediately following the Power On Self Test POST However if you press the F2 key during POST you can access Setup a...

Page 111: ... entertainment quality sound through stereo speakers It handles MIDI files digital audio files and analog audio sources This means the NEC Versa 2400 recognizes WAV MID and AVI files The system is Sound Blaster compatible Recording All information on a computer must be stored in digital form Analog audio signals from sources such as tape cas settes or music CDs must be digitized before being recor...

Page 112: ... for Workgroups open the Accessories group and double click on the Sound Recorder icon In Windows 95 slide the cursor over Programs Ac cessories Multimedia and the Sound Recorder line Release your finger from the VersaGlide to open the recorder You may have to press the left selector button on the VersaGlide To use AudioRack32 program group and select the Audio Recorder 2 Use the VersaGlide to pre...

Page 113: ...ocessed and trans ferred You can record ambient sound effects specific sound effects or music to enhance a presentation Ambient sound effects create a sense of place or environ ment and include sounds such as rain heavy traffic chirping birds Specific sound effects accent or illustrate an action Examples of specific sound effects include footsteps a crash a clock chime There are many sources of pr...

Page 114: ...well as CD audio Adjust the volume through the software A volume control feature can be found in Acces sories Play audio from files or audio devices as follows This ex ample shows how to use the Media player option in Acces sories You can also play audio by opening a file through the Sound Recorder and pressing the play button 1 In Windows for Workgroups open the Accessories group highlight the Me...

Page 115: ... The NEC Versa 2400 has built in stereo speakers The built in speakers are disabled if headphones are connected Adjust speaker volume through the software Using External Stereo Speakers For full stereo sound impact you can plug a pair of stereo speakers into the Headphones jack located on the back of the system Adjust the volume through software or through the controls on the external speakers MID...

Page 116: ...ies Access either the Microsoft or the MPEG video player as follows 1 Open the Media Player in accessories 2 Under Device select the video player you want to use 3 Open your file and press the play button To play full screen MPEG video you may need to press the Window maximize button to bring your video to full size Using Animation Files You can create a dynamic presentation using an animation app...

Page 117: ...kage that comes preloaded on selected systems gives a variety of full screen MPEG video clips that you can view or use as screen savers Simply se lect VideoSaver from the list of screen savers in your Win dows list Modify how the screen saver runs as follows In Windows for Workgroups follow these steps 1 Double click the Control Panel icon in the Main program group 2 Double click the Desktop icon ...

Page 118: ...ress the Settings button The settings screen shows the available video clips and gives you options to Rearrange the order in which the clips appear Mute the sound Preview the videos available Get information to upgrade to the VideoSaver Pro video package 6 To adjust the wait time before the VideoSaver is initi ated use the up or down arrow to change the time 7 Click OK to accept your settings The ...

Page 119: ...s chapter If you run your system with battery power maximize battery life by using power saving features whenever possible Take the AC adapter 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 2400 Series sys...

Page 120: ...wing checklists can help you prepare for your trip with your NEC Versa Look them over and use what fits your situation What to Take The following are what you should take with you when you travel with your NEC Versa Extra fully charged batteries Single outlet surge protector Appropriate AC plug adapter Copy of proof of purchase for computer and other equipment for customs check Customer support ph...

Page 121: ...lly sufficient If your system is fully charged the inspection only takes a minute or so Otherwise be prepared to at tach the AC adapter and power cable And if you don t have these the inspection might include a disassembly of the system Back up your NEC Versa s hard disk Put your system into Suspend or Standby mode so you can quickly boot up at the airport security check Fully charge all your batt...

Page 122: ...M 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 configured correctly The display s brightness control is adjus...

Page 123: ...ted Press Fn F10 once or twice Screen brightness needs adjustment Adjust the control The system entered Suspend mode due to low battery power Plug in the AC adapter before resuming operation Battery power does not last long Use power saving modes Information on the LCD screen is difficult to see Adjust the brightness and contrast using Fn and the cursor arrows An optional component does not work M...

Page 124: ...rameters If an error message appears before 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 devices it cannot display on either the LCD or a CRT The system warns you by beeping POST Error Messages The NEC Versa 2400 has a bu...

Page 125: ...any other key Non system disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready Remove the diskette from drive A or CD from the CD ROM reader and press any key to start the system from the hard disk Or insert a bootable disk in drive A and press any key Operating System Not Found or Fixed Disk Failure 0 Press F2 to start Setup Change the hard disk type to the correct setting Exit and save Setup c...

Page 126: ...e parameters Check to see if the hard disk connector is seated properly If there is still a problem the hard disk might need repair Fixed disk controller failure Press F2 to start Setup Exit and save to update the parameters Check to see if the hard disk connector is seated properly The hard disk controller does not work and might need repair Keyboard clock line failure Unplug external keyboard if...

Page 127: ... the previous section If you still have a problem call the NEC Technical Support Center TSC toll free at 1 800 632 4525 Direct technical assistance is available 24 hours a day seven days a week NOTE If you purchased your computer outside of the U S please contact the local NEC office or their dealers for the support and service available in your country GETTING HELP NEC is ready and willing to hel...

Page 128: ... Support Center 800 635 4525 Call the Support Center for help in resolving problems that arise while using your NEC Versa system NEC Customer Service 800 632 4525 Fax 508 635 4666 Call Customer Service for spare parts ordering warranty claims repair services and service authorizations NEC FastFacts U S and Canada 800 366 0476 International 708 860 9500 x2621 This automated fax service offers produ...

Page 129: ... of TSANet Technical Support Alliance Network Updating the System BIOS If you receive a BIOS Update diskette from NEC simply insert the diskette in the drive and reboot your system Fol low the on screen instructions NEC WARRANTY NON WARRANTY REPAIR SERVICE Before you call for repair service see the previous sections in this chapter to determine if you can solve the problem yourself within your com...

Page 130: ... model number serial number and purchase date Also have ready as much information as possible 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 NEC FastFacts at 1 800 366 0476 and requesting catalog number seven If you purchased your com...

Page 131: ...or if you experience pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs MAKING YOUR COMPUTER WORK FOR YOU Computers are everywhere More and more people sit at computers for longer periods of time This appendix explains how to set up your computer to fit your physical needs This informatio...

Page 132: ...tal disorders it is still unclear whether working at a computer causes such disorders Some doctors believe that using the keyboard and mouse may aggravate existing musculoskeletal disorders Some people are more susceptible to developing these disorders due to pre existing conditions or psychosocial factors see Pre existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors later in the appendix To reduce your ri...

Page 133: ...hin easy reach Adjust your workstation setup to the proper height as described in this appendix by lowering the table or stand that holds your computer equipment or raising the seat height of your chair Position your notebook computer directly in front of you for increased safety and comfort ADJUST YOUR CHAIR Your chair should be adjustable and stable Vary your posture throughout the day Check the...

Page 134: ...ports to support your forearms If adjustable the armrests or forearm supports should initially be lowered while all the 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 position...

Page 135: ...t Instead of twisting your wrists sideways to press hard to reach keys move your whole arm Keep from bending your wrists hands or fingers sideways Press the keys gently do not bang them Keep your shoulders arms hands and fingers relaxed ADJUST YOUR SCREEN OR MONITOR Correct placement and adjustment of the screen or external monitor can reduce eye shoulder and neck fatigue Check the following when ...

Page 136: ...non abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner to minimize dust Adjust the screen or external monitor s brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability Use a document holder placed close to the screen or external monitor Position whatever you are looking at most of the time the screen or reference material directly in front of you to minimize turning your head while you are typing Get reg...

Page 137: ...skeletal disorders include the following hereditary factors vascular disorders obesity nutritional deficiencies e g Vitamin B deficiency endocrine disorders e g diabetes hormonal imbalances connective tissue disorders e g arthritis prior trauma to the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back or legs prior musculoskeletal disorders aging fluid retention due to pregnancy poor physical conditioning and ...

Page 138: ...p a Healthy Work Environment This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr David Rempel of the University of California San Francisco Ergonomics Program and Mr M F Schneider of HUMANTECH Inc Ann Arbor Michigan ...

Page 139: ...Versa 2435CD P54CSLM 133 Intel Pentium 133 NOTE The NEC Versa 2405 NEC Versa 2405CD and NEC Versa 2435CD are not available outside of the United States Architecture 32 bit Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI Random Access Memory RAM Standard Main Memory NEC Versa 2400 NEC Versa 2405 NEC Versa 2400CD NEC Versa 2405CD 8 MB high speed interleaved access NEC Versa 2430CD NEC Versa 2435CD 16 MB high ...

Page 140: ...ustry standard interfaces Parallel 1 port 25 pin D sub supports both ECP and EPP modes Serial 1 port 9 pin D sub Infrared 1 port IrDA 1 compatible VGA 1 port 15 pin high density D sub External Keyboard External Mouse 1 port PS 2 6 pin MiniDin exclusionary use or both supported with optional Y adapter Expansion 1 port 160 pin for optional NEC Port Replicator 2400 Stereo Headphones 1 port 3 pin Mini...

Page 141: ...stereo Card Slots Two 32 bit card slots for two Type II or one Type III PC card 5 V or 3 3 V interface LCD Display 11 3 inch Dualscan Super Twisted Nematic DSTN cold cathode fluorescent tube CCFT backlit Super VGA SVGA color Resolution 800 x 600 pixels Dot Pitch 0 29 mm Colors 256 000 18 bits Keyboard Membrane type 87 keys 88 keys for international models Function keys 12 keys Cursor Control keys ...

Page 142: ...rsa model 810 MB Hard Disk Drive 1 GB Hard Disk Drive 6X Speed CD ROM Reader 5 inch CD ROM Pack Standard depending on NEC Versa model Data Capacity 2 048 bytes block mode 1 2 336 bytes block mode 2 Data Transfer Rate 900 kilobytes KB second mode 1 1026 KB second mode 2 Burst Transfer Rate PIO mode 3 Access Time 190 milliseconds ms Memory Buffer 128 KB Interface IDE Photo CD Compatibility Multisess...

Page 143: ...em Width 299 mm 11 66 in Depth 240 mm 9 36 in Height 51 mm 1 98 in Weight NEC Versa 2400 Series 2 9 kg 6 39 lb Recommended Environment Operation Temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing Storage Temperature 20 C to 40 C 4 F to 104 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing ...

Page 144: ... 11 COM2 IRQ04 12 COM1 IRQ05 13 Audio IRQ06 14 Floppy Diskette Controller IRQ07 15 ECP LPT1 IRQ08 3 RTC IRQ09 4 Reserved PC Card IRQ10 5 Reserved PC Card IRQ11 6 Reserved PC Card IRQ12 7 PS 2 Port Mouse IRQ13 8 Floating Point Unit FPU IRQ14 9 Primary IDE IRQ15 10 Secondary IDE IRQs 00 through 07 are serviced by the Master controller 08 through 15 are serviced by the Slave controller The lower the ...

Page 145: ...Specifications B 7 DMA Settings NAME DEVICE DMA01 Audio DMA02 Floppy Disketee Controller DMA03 Not Used DMA04 DMA Controller ...

Page 146: ...ette start up files when running programs from diskette follow the instructions given here for your operating system NOTE To activate power management when running MS DOS programs follow these instructions for each boot diskette you use Windows for Workgroups Modify the diskette start up files for Windows for Workgroups systems as follows 1 With your system already turned on insert the boot disket...

Page 147: ...an application power management features are enabled Windows 95 For Windows 95 systems change the diskette start up files as follows 1 Left click on the Windows 95 Start Menu and select Accessories Left click Notepad 2 Insert the boot disk into drive A 3 Select File from the menu at the top of the screen Left click Open 4 Left click on the Look in directory window and select 3 1 2 Floppy A Make su...

Page 148: ...OS games to run on Windows 95 systems 1 From the Windows 95 start menu choose Shut Down and Restart in MS DOS mode 2 Install the game on your system following the instructions that came with the game 3 Reboot your system Place the game icon on your desktop as follows 1 In Windows 95 right click on an empty spot on the desktop 2 Select New from the menu that appears 3 Select Shortcut and then left ...

Page 149: ...ss the Configuration button If a warning message appears and indicates that currently entered data will replace existing data simply press the Yes button to continue 6 Press the OK button to select the default MS DOS configuration options The correct default options appear automatically 7 Press the OK button again to accept the Advanced settings Press OK again to complete the process Check your ga...

Page 150: ... 2 CD ROM reader CD care 4 15 features 4 12 loading a CD 4 13 playing entertainment CDs 4 15 using audio CDs 4 13 4 15 CD ROM reader 6X specifications B 4 Cleaning your NEC Versa 1 23 CMOS battery 1 20 CompuServe 2 15 2 16 Connecting the AC adapter 1 13 Contrast control 1 4 Control keys 4 5 Cursor Control keys 4 4 Customizing your system 4 11 D DIMM installation 4 26 Diskette drive bay 1 11 1 12 4...

Page 151: ...t 1 9 Keyboard specifications B 3 L LapLink software 4 25 how to use 2 8 LCD panel 1 4 LCD specifications B 3 Line In 1 8 5 3 Line Out 1 8 Local standby mode 6 3 Low battery power 1 15 M Main battery 1 20 specifications B 3 Main power source DC power 6 2 McAfee anti virus 2 10 Memory increasing system memory 4 25 Memory Map 4 28 Memory module installing 4 26 Memory module connectors 4 26 Microphon...

Page 152: ... removing in WFWG 4 23 removing in Windows 95 4 24 Pentium microprocessor 1 2 PHDISK utility 2 7 Port Replicator 2400 4 41 attaching 4 41 port descriptions 4 41 using TV output 4 42 POST error messages 7 3 Power button 1 10 Power connections 6 1 Power LED 1 4 Power Management default settings 3 11 How to use 3 9 power saving modes 3 10 Suspend mode 3 10 Power Management in DOS Mode C 1 Power savin...

Page 153: ...6 Suspend LED 1 5 Suspend mode 3 10 6 3 Suspend resume button 3 11 System care 1 21 System date 3 6 System dimensions B 5 System features back 1 7 bottom 1 11 front 1 3 System precautions 1 21 System RAM B 1 System software 2 1 System time 3 6 System weight B 5 T Traveling checklist 6 2 Traveling with your system 6 1 Typewriter keys 4 4 U Using the battery pack 1 14 Using the LCD panel 4 1 Using t...

Page 154: ...sional 3 D space and making events happen over time 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 primiti...

Page 155: ...oot and warm boot bus An electronic circuit within a computer used for transmit ting data or electrical power from one device to another byte Group of eight contiguous bits C CD audio Also called digital audio uses the same format as conven tional music CDs CD audio sounds have been digitized at a high sampling rate CD ROM reader A computer controlled device that reads high capacity optical discs ...

Page 156: ... cold boot reinitializes all devices crt Cathode Ray Tube A type of display screen used in desk top 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 digital audio Record...

Page 157: ... some Versa LCD screen displays E enhanced VGA A video interface that offers more colors or higher resolu tion than VGA extended RAM The area of RAM above the first megabyte of memory in the system available for enhancing system performance F 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 o...

Page 158: ...e ously for a particular function I input output I O The process of transferring data between the computer and external devices IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics A hard disk drive type that has controller electronics built into 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...

Page 159: ...rea in a computer that retains information and programs A computer has two types of memory read only memory ROM and random access memory RAM menu A video display of programs or options microprocessor A semiconductor central processing unit that is the principal component of a microcomputer Usually contained on a single chip that includes an arithmetic logic unit control logic and control memory un...

Page 160: ...ntegrates different forms of media such as sound text graphics and video N nonvolatile memory Storage media that retains its data when system power is turned off Nonvolatile memory in the Versa is a complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS chip which is backed up by an internal battery The backup battery preserves the clock calendar data and system configuration parameters stored in CMOS See v...

Page 161: ... of a device or system password A string of characters that the user must enter before the system allows access or system privileges PC Cards A credit card sized peripheral interface standard for port able devices Types of PC cards also known as PCMCIA cards currently offered by major vendors include fax modems LAN storage cards and wireless communi cations devices peripheral Input or output devic...

Page 162: ...n action R RAM Random Access Memory A storage device 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 selecte...

Page 163: ... printer with a serial interface software Programs that run on a computer such as operating systems word processors and spreadsheets system board The main printed circuit board inside the system unit into which other boards and major chip components such as the system microprocessor are connected T TFT Thin Film Transistor A type of Versa LCD color screen that supports 256 colors V VGA Video Graph...

Page 164: ...m boot Process of resetting the computer without turning off the power through keyboard input pressing Ctrl Alt and Del keys simultaneously The system returns to an initial or arbitrarily selected condition waveform A graphic representation of a sound wave as displayed on an oscilloscope which converts sound waves into electronic signals write To record or store information to a storage device ...

Page 165: ...ons However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in stallation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separ...

Page 166: ...the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Battery Disposal Your main battery is also made of Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH The main battery and the CMOS battery must be collected recycled or disposed of in an environmentally approved manner Your main battery and your CMOS battery are not recyclable The incineration landfilling or mixing of NiMH batteries with...

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