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Understanding the Software 2-1

Understanding
the Software

This chapter introduces you to the software that comes with
the NEC Versa 2700 Series system, including:

the Windows 95 operating system

Online Help

NEC Utilities

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Setup

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NEC Customize Utility

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HDPREPEZ Utility

Other Software

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Intel’s LANDesk Client Manager

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LapLink for Windows 95

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QuickLink MessageCenter III

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McAfee VirusScan™

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McAfee WebScan™

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Mediamatics MPEG Arcade™ Player

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Mixman*

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You Don’t Know Jack Censored*

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Microsoft

Works*

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Microsoft Money 97*

* Software only available in North America.

Summary of Contents for Versa 2700

Page 1: ...ing 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 improvements t...

Page 2: ...derstanding the Software for a summary of the applications loaded on your system Software included lets you experience the full spectrum of the system from creating vivid multimedia presentations to accessing the Internet via Microsoft Internet Explorer Chapter 3 Using Setup and Power Management to customize your notebook s parameter and power man agement settings Chapter 4 Using Your NEC Versa fo...

Page 3: ...700 Series system specifications Appendix C NECCSD Information Services describes the variety of services available for you when you need help with your system 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 los...

Page 4: ...information on your NEC Versa 2700 Series notebook computer The NEC Versa 2700 Series Quick Setup sheet helps you get your system up and running The NEC Versa 2700 Series Quick Reference card pro vides an easy to carry reference to LED meanings con trols function key combinations and NEC help numbers Modern Age Books Using Windows 95 provides online help for your Windows 95 operating system An onl...

Page 5: ...the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the 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 Use a shielded and properly grounded I O cable to ensure compliance of this unit to the specified limits of the rules FCC Modem Connec...

Page 6: ...our telephone line In most areas the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five 5 If too many devices are attached they may not ring properly Modem Service Requirements If the modem malfunctions all repairs should be performed by an NEC Authorized Service Center It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to an NEC Authorized Servic...

Page 7: ...ephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian main tenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunica tions company...

Page 8: ...round the Right Side of the System 1 12 Around the Bottom of the System 1 14 NEC Versa Power Sources 1 15 Using the AC Adapter 1 15 Powering On 1 17 Using the Battery Pack 1 17 Replacing the Battery Pack 1 18 When Battery Power is Low 1 19 Battery Handling 1 20 Battery Life 1 21 Extending Battery Life 1 21 Battery Charging 1 22 Battery Precautions 1 23 Battery Disposal 1 24 Internal Batteries 1 24...

Page 9: ...r III 2 10 McAfee AntiVirus Software 2 10 Mediamatics MPEG Arcade Player 2 11 Mixman 2 11 You Don t Know Jack Censored 2 11 Microsoft Works 4 0 2 11 Microsoft Money 2 11 Microsoft Encarta 97 Encyclopedia 2 12 Microsoft Best of Entertainment 2 12 Microsoft Word 2 12 Microsoft Greetings Workshop 2 12 Microsoft Arcade 2 12 Microsoft HPC Explorer 2 13 Microsoft Net Meeting 2 13 Microsoft Schedule 2 13...

Page 10: ... Set Power Management 3 12 Using the Save to File STF Feature 3 13 STF Benefits 3 14 4 Using Your NEC Versa LCD Panel 4 1 Keyboard 4 2 NEC VersaGlide 4 6 Making VersaGlide Adjustments 4 7 VersaGlide Tips 4 7 Integrated Drives 4 8 16X or 20X CD ROM Reader 4 8 CD Loading 4 9 CD Care 4 9 Changing the Auto Play Setting 4 10 56K Internal Modem 4 11 Connecting the Internal Modem 4 11 QuickLink Message C...

Page 11: ...30 Parallel Devices 4 30 Serial Devices 4 32 External Keyboard Mouse Keypad 4 33 External Audio Options 4 35 NEC PortBar 2700 4 36 Using the PortBar 2700 4 36 Setting Switches 4 38 Updating the System BIOS 4 39 Changing Switch Settings 4 40 Performing the BIOS Update 4 44 5 Using Multimedia Audio 5 1 Recording 5 1 Line In 5 3 CD ROM Input 5 4 Microphone 5 4 Playing Back 5 5 Using Headphones 5 5 Us...

Page 12: ...l Restore 7 9 Selective Installation 7 12 A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You A 1 Arrange Your Equipment A 3 Adjust Your Chair A 3 Adjust Your Input Devices A 4 Adjust Your Screen or Monitor A 5 Vary Your Workday A 6 Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A 7 B Specifications Memory Map B 6 Interrupt Controllers B 7 DMA Settings B 8 C NECCSD Informat...

Page 13: ...n Board System BBS C 6 Logging On C 6 Logging Off C 8 NECCSD on CompuServe C 8 Using CompuServe C 9 NECCSD on America Online C 10 Using America Online C 10 NECCSD on the Internet C 11 NECCSD WWW and FTP Sites C 11 NECCSD E Mail and Fax C 12 Warranty and Non Warranty Repair Service C 12 Glossary Index ...

Page 14: ... After completing the steps in the quick setup sheet that comes with your computer your NEC Versa 2700 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 15: ...a MMX models your system integrates Intel s Multimedia Extensions MMX technology MMX speeds audio video and 3D graphics processing providing more distinct sound and visuals for your presentations In addition your all in one system provides a high performance hard disk drive diskette drive 16X or 20X CD ROM reader PC card slots and a 56 kilobits per sec ond Kbps modem modem only available on some m...

Page 16: ...ersa 2700 Series comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position The LCD is a 12 1 inch Dual Scan Super Twisted Nematic DSTN or Thin Film Transistor TFT Super Video Graphics Array SVGA color display The features of the LCD panel are described after the figure LCD panel Brightness and Contrast Controls use the slide switches to adjust screen brightness and contrast Pow...

Page 17: ...the panel is closed Power and Suspend LEDs Power LED lets you know that power to the sys tem is turned on This LED is positioned so that you see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or closed Lights green when the system is powered on us ing the AC Adapter or Xtender Airplane Auto Adapter Lights amber when the system is powered on us ing the battery Slowly blinks amber when the system i...

Page 18: ...Suspend mode Control Panel The NEC Versa 2700 Series control panel provides the features shown in the following figure The control panel features are described after the figure Control Panel Status LEDs keep you informed of your NEC Versa s current operating status Descriptions of the status icons appear in the following section Built in Stereo Speakers provide stereo sound for your multimedia pre...

Page 19: ...the Power button to the right and hold it in place for four seconds The sys tem powers off Suspend Resume S R Button press the Suspend 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 where you left off Suspend mode saves power and extends battery life when running on battery power Press the S R button again to bring the...

Page 20: ...d disk drive Diskette Drive Access lights when the NEC Versa writes data to or retrieves data from the diskette drive Caps Lock lights when caps lock is in effect Scroll Lock lights when scroll lock is in effect Num Lock lights when Num Lock mode is active Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Diskette Drive Access Hard Drive Access ...

Page 21: ...ersaGlide to control the position of the cursor Use the selection buttons below the VersaGlide to select menu items See NEC VersaGlide in Chapter 4 for information about customizing VersaGlide settings CD ROM Reader allows you to load and start pro grams from a compact disc CD and play audio CDs See Chapter 4 Using Your NEC Versa Computer for details about using the CD ROM reader Microphone allows...

Page 22: ...ibed after the figure Back system features PS 2 Port Use the standard PS 2 port to connect an external PS 2 style mouse PS 2 style keyboard or PS 2 style Numeric Keypad to the system With an optional Y cable adapter you can connect any combination of two of these devices at the same time Parallel Port Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device The parallel port sup ports ...

Page 23: ...Using Setup and Power Management to adjust the setting Fan Allows your system to cool properly and main tain a safe operating environment CAUTION Do not block the fan while the NEC Versa is in use Serial Port Use this port to connect a serial printer or other serial device Monitor Video Port Use this 15 pin port to attach an external monitor to your NEC Versa You can run the LCD display and the ex...

Page 24: ...he left side features are de scribed after the figure Left side features PortBar Notch Use this notch to secure the PortBar to the back of the system Another PortBar notch is lo cated at the back of the right side of the system PC Card Slots Two PC Card slots allow you to insert two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card in the bottom slot ...

Page 25: ...ON utility in Win dows 95 with your IR equipped printer Audio Ports Microphone Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic recording or amplifica tion through the unit Plugging in an external micro phone disables the built in microphone Line In Lets you use another audio system like a home stereo as an input source Use a cable to con nect to the Line Out port on the other audio sys...

Page 26: ...ry Bay Depending upon the model the battery bay contains a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH or Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack Kensington Lock Lets you provide added security by installing an optional Kensington Lock AC Power Port Lets you attach the NEC Versa to the AC power source using the AC adapter that comes with your system Keep the system connected to AC power whenever possible to ke...

Page 27: ... the left side of the system AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE SYSTEM The bottom of the NEC Versa offers the following features The features are described after the figure Bottom of the system Battery Bay equipped with a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH or depending on the model Lithium Ion Li Ion battery Woofer enhances the speakers bass response ...

Page 28: ...c 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 Use the AC adapter whenever a wall outlet is nearby WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or serviceable parts inside Dangerous voltage in th...

Page 29: ...CAUTION Use only the AC adapter that comes with your NEC Versa 2700 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 right side of your NEC Versa 2700 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 30: ...H or Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack You can run your system on battery power for 2 to 4 hours with power 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 connect it to AC power using the AC adapter This ...

Page 31: ...he battery bay cover latch slide the battery bay cover away from the system and lift it off 4 Use your fingers to pry the battery up and lift it out of the bay 5 Align the terminals on the new battery with the terminal connector in the bay Lower the battery into the bay 6 Press down on the battery to secure the terminal connection 7 Replace the battery bay cover as follows Align the tabs on the ba...

Page 32: ... adapter and AC power or install a charged battery pack 3 Press the Resume button or power on your system WARNING To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion adhere to the following Keep the battery away from extreme heat Keep metal objects away from the battery termi nals to prevent causing a short circuit Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay Read the precautions...

Page 33: ...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 if they get dirty When not in use store the battery in a cool dry area The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end Discard batteries that d...

Page 34: ...ling power management features increases battery life Extending Battery Life While on the road it is important to be aware of the simple things you can do to extend the life of the system s main battery Turning down the screen brightness and contrast extends battery life Press Fn F7 to toggle through different power management modes and extend battery life Using Power Management in Chapter 3 gives...

Page 35: ... off power management features through Setup and Windows and turn on the system Once the battery is fully discharged plug in the AC adapter and re charge 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 act...

Page 36: ...iners Temperatures over 60ºC 140ºF 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 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 ...

Page 37: ...intain system configuration settings and the bridge battery provides power for up to 5 minutes while the main battery is being replaced 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 l...

Page 38: ...precautions when using your NEC Versa and AC adapter Avoid dropping or bumping the computer or the AC adapter Do not stack heavy objects on the computer the AC adapter or the battery packs Avoid moving the NEC Versa during system operation especially while the hard disk diskette drive or CD ROM reader is being accessed When using the AC adapter make sure the power source falls within the system s ...

Page 39: ... the NEC Versa or AC adapter to ex treme changes in temperature or humidity If it is un avoidable allow your NEC Versa to adjust to room temperature before use When cleaning the system use a soft clean dry cloth Avoid wiping the display surface with abrasive material including rough fabric Do not use a cleaning solution this may damage the notebook s plastic If the AC adapter becomes extremely hot...

Page 40: ...at least 250VAC at 10 amps and must in dicate international safety agency approval The plug must be a type appropriate for the country where it is used Check with your local dealer for HAR type 18 AWG 2 conductor cord or better Reference the booklet Getting Service and Sup port for Asia Australia and Europe to find out how to contact the local office in your country Obtain replacement cords at an ...

Page 41: ...ace to a cold place vapor con denses inside the system Turning on the system under this condition can damage the internal system components Before turning on the system wait until the system s internal temperature equalizes with the new envi ronment and any internal moisture can evaporate Keep the storage area free from vibration and magnetic fields Keep the system and its components away from org...

Page 42: ...eaners 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 local computer dealer System case NEC recommends that you carefully wipe the case with a slightly damp almost dry cl...

Page 43: ...dows 95 operating system Online Help NEC Utilities Setup NEC Customize Utility HDPREPEZ Utility Other Software Intel s LANDesk Client Manager LapLink for Windows 95 QuickLink MessageCenter III McAfee VirusScan McAfee WebScan Mediamatics MPEG Arcade Player Mixman You Don t Know Jack Censored Microsoft Works Microsoft Money 97 Software only available in North America 2 ...

Page 44: ...he 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 The following icons are loaded on your desktop My Computer provides access to drives printers the control panel and network features Inbox lets you access the Microsoft fax and mail software as well as Micr...

Page 45: ...u the computers connected to your workgroup and those on the entire network if your system is connected to a network My Briefcase allows easy file transfer between the NEC Versa and other systems Online Services a folder containing your system s online service setup programs including America Online AT T WorldNet Setup and CompuServe 3 0 Setup Start displays a pop up menu with which to start progr...

Page 46: ...e discusses the various levels of support NEC offers you 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 or Canada please contact your local dealer for customer support information NEC UltraCare Guide The NEC UltraCare Guide describes NEC s extended warranty...

Page 47: ...tility is not accessible from Windows Access Setup at power on Just press F2 when the following prompt appears Press F2 to enter SETUP See Chapter 3 Using Setup for a discussion of the Setup utility In addition online help assists you in changing set tings NEC Customize Utility The NEC Customize utility installs NEC designed desktop features including custom wallpaper and the automatic running of ...

Page 48: ...file large enough to accommodate the new memory capacity is created on the hard disk OTHER SOFTWARE Your NEC Versa comes with other applications that let you take full advantage of your system resources The rest of this chapter discusses each application including what it can do for you how to get started and how to use the pro gram help Intel LANDesk Client Manager The Intel LANDesk Client Manage...

Page 49: ... and control over a remote computer Activity you perform on a system 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 ...

Page 50: ...R port If LapLink still fails to recognize the IR port reboot your sys tem go into Setup and enable the port For information about enabling and disabling devices see Enabling and Disabling Devices in Chapter 4 2 Once your ports are configured select your communica tion method by pressing the appropriate button The buttons give you the following connection options Connect over cable Connect over wi...

Page 51: ...asy Follow the steps below to register your LapLink software 1 Press Start slide the cursor to Programs and locate LapLink for Windows 95 Highlight Online Registration and press the VersaGlide selection button or tap the pad once The product registration welcome screen appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the regis tration form NOTE The LapLink online registration form requires ...

Page 52: ...re two scanning software tools included on the NEC Versa 2700 Series system 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 an...

Page 53: ...You Don t Know Jack Censored You Don t Know Jack Censored is a multimedia application that simulates the fast paced environment of a TV trivia game show The user plays the role of contestant answering a mix of questions ranging from the classics to pop culture awareness Microsoft Works 4 0 Microsoft Works 4 0 gives you all that you need to create forms format letters start a data base and pull it ...

Page 54: ...oft Word Microsoft Word is a powerful word processor that provides users with innovative tools to create professional looking documents quickly and easily Word 97 takes advantage of emerging technology to implement sophisticated features that include 3 D graphics integration improved spell checking and an interactive help system Microsoft Greetings Workshop Greetings Workshop allows you to create ...

Page 55: ...ed programs and more Microsoft Schedule Microsoft Schedule is a flexible customizable productiv ity tool for individuals and networked groups Schedule allows you to schedule and view appointments as well as manage calendars tasks and contacts ONLINE SERVICES Your NEC Versa comes with the most popular online services available including America Online CompuServe and AT T WorldNet Signup These can b...

Page 56: ...e service icon register with the service and begin your online adventure Just follow these steps to set up and use your selected online service 1 Connect your modem port to a phone line 2 Press Start move to the Programs group slide to Online Install and slide to the online service group that you want to install Tap the VersaGlide pad once or click once 3 The setup screen for the selected online s...

Page 57: ... 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 click Keyword 4 At the prompt type NEC then either press Ente...

Page 58: ...l 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 via CompuServe You must call the NEC Bulletin Board directly to download infor mation If you are using your NEC Versa outside North America there may not be any local access points for online services It may require a long dist...

Page 59: ... 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer The first time you use Microsoft Internet Explorer you must register your copy of the program and allo...

Page 60: ...lisher The Official Airline Guide is an online service that gives you access to flight details for all commercial airlines worldwide NEC provides a sample of the monthly data that OAG provides OAG offers NEC Versa owners a special rate when they subscribe to OAG for monthly updates OAG is an invaluable service for anyone who travels on a regular basis All you have to do is enter your departure cit...

Page 61: ... open OAG an agreement screen ap pears Follow the on screen instructions 3 In the Trip Plan screen fill in the fields with the trip in formation requested Press Enter after making selections from the available drop down lists 4 If you are a subscriber press the appropriate button to retrieve seat availability and price information 5 Follow the on screen instructions to register for a free trial of...

Page 62: ...u thorized use Use Setup to set the current time and date you can also set the date and time through Windows customize your operating system to reflect your computer hardware secure your system with a password balance your performance needs with power conservation How to Enter Setup Access Setup at power on Just press F2 when the following prompt appears Press F2 to enter SETUP When you press F2 t...

Page 63: ...sumes When you enter setup the system displays the Setup Main screen similar to the following How to Use Setup The following sections describe how to use Setup including these topics Looking at screens Using keys Checking and setting system parameters C 1996 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved AMIBIOS HIFLEX SETUP UTILITY VERSION 1 05 Advanced CMOS Setup Power Management Setup Peripheral S...

Page 64: ... lists alternate set tings Key Legend The bottom right corner of the screen These lines dis play the keys that move the cursor and select parame ters AMIBIOS SETUP ADVANCED CMOS SETUP C 1966 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Plug and Play Aware O S BootUp Sequence Initial Display Mode BootUp Num Lock LCD Panel View Expansion Password Check ESC Exit Sel PgUp PgDn Modify F3 F4 Color Auto A...

Page 65: ...ne or selection For 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 F3 F4 Changes the screen color F10 Save changes and exit works only from the main menu Checking Setting System Parameters See the following table for a list of parameters their factory default settings and alternate settings A description of each ...

Page 66: ...f Always Europe Power Management Setup Power Management Under AC Power Savings Level Hard Disk Timeout Video Timeout Peripheral Timeout Audio Device Timeout Standby Timeout Auto Suspend Timeout Suspend Option Auto Save to File Panel Backlight Suspend Warning Tone Modem Ring Resume Wake Up From Suspend Alarm Resume Alarm Time Changeable when power savings is set to custom Off Longest Life 2 min 2 m...

Page 67: ...Port Sound Sound IRQ SB Compatible DMA Full Duplex Mode DMA PortBar Joystick Auto Auto ECP Disabled Auto N A N A N A Enabled Disabled COM1 IRQ4 COM2 IRQ3 COM3 IRQ4 COM4 IRQ3 PnP OS Setup Disabled LPT1 LPT2 PnP OS Setup EPP Uni Dir Bi Dir Auto COM3 IRQ9 COM2 IRQ3 COM4 IRQ3 PnP OS Setup Disabled PnP OS Setup 220h 240h 260h 280h IRQ5 7 9 10 11 DMA0 1 3 DMA0 1 3 Disabled ...

Page 68: ...ngs remain in memory even after you turn off the system To set the date use the Tab or arrow keys to move from field to field Use the PgUp or PgDn key to change numbers within each field Time To set the time enter the current hour minute and second on 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 numbers within ea...

Page 69: ...lent mode suppresses a number of startup screens BootUp NumLock Specifies whether NumLock is On or Off at system startup Auto checks for an external keyboard at startup LCD Panel View expansion Specifies whether the panel view is reduced off or expanded on Set to On an application screen expands to fill the LCD panel Password Check Specifies if the system prompts you to enter a password when enter...

Page 70: ...the power management features even when AC power is used Power Savings Level Lets you choose one of four levels of power management High Perform provides the greatest system perform ance with only minimal power conservation Longest Life provides the maximum amount of power savings and extends battery life Off disables power management and all device time outs Custom lets you define your own power ...

Page 71: ... mode In Suspend after a specified amount of inactivity your NEC Versa shuts down all devices and saves the machine state to memory All your data is automatically recovered from where you left off when you Resume In automatic STF After 30 minutes in Suspend mode the current environment is automatically saved to a spe cial file on the hard disk and the system shuts down To resume you must press the...

Page 72: ...d Alarm Resume Alarm Time Lets you set a resume time from Suspend mode Peripherals Setup The Peripherals Setup menu allows you to specify different port assignments for a variety of system ports NOTE If you disable a device in Setup 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 Win dows 95 d...

Page 73: ...ngs Save Settings and Exit Accepts changes made to cur rent settings saves to CMOS and exits Setup Exit Without Saving Reverts to previously selected settings and exits Setup USING SETUP TO SET POWER MANAGEMENT Setup allows you to use the factory defined power savings level Longest Life or choose between High Perform Custom or Off Each provides a special environment for your current work effort Th...

Page 74: ...n t return your working environment is saved to a special file on your hard disk NOTE If your CD ROM reader is set to Auto Play the system checks the reader at regular intervals This action prevents the system from entering STF See Changing the Auto Play Setting in Chapter 4 for details about disabling the Auto Play feature There are two ways to set your NEC Versa STF features One method is via th...

Page 75: ...ersa automatically performs a Save to File STF Benefits Using STF can benefit 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 simply slide the On Off switch to resume system operation ...

Page 76: ...e and other important tasks including how to use the LCD panel keyboard NEC VersaGlide integrated drives 16X or 20X CD ROM reader internal modem PC Card slots USB Port IR port In addition this chapter focuses on expanding memory capacity and installing options LCD PANEL The LCD panel on your NEC Versa 2700 Series system is fully adjustable to provide comfortable viewing To adjust the viewing angle...

Page 77: ...keys Numeric keypad Control keys Key features and 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 Eight keys are preprogrammed with dual functions six of which are printed in blue on the key Fn F4 is unmarked it immediately puts the sys...

Page 78: ...er management mode to on Press any key to turn off standby mode Fn F5 Backlight toggles the LCD display from full to standard lighting intensity Fn F6 System Speaker Volume sets the volume of the built in speakers to low medium high or mute Fn F7 Power Management Level sets the power saving mode Beeps indicate the level chosen as follows 1 beep Off 2 beeps Custom 3 beeps Highest Performance 4 beep...

Page 79: ...o your NEC Versa the following hot key combinations are available on the external keyboard Ctrl Alt F2 In DOS display only toggles text highlighting on and off Ctrl Alt F3 Toggles the display through three video modes LCD CRT or simultaneous display on both Ctrl Alt F5 Toggles the LCD panel backlight between full and standard intensity lighting Ctrl Alt F6 Sets speaker volume to low medium high or...

Page 80: ...ou want On the screen the cursor is a blinking underline block or vertical bar depending on the application The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted Typewriter keys Typewriter keys also called alpha numeric keys are used to enter text and characters Keys with blue print on them behave differently when combined with control keys or the Fn key Numeric Keypad Pressing Num Lock on th...

Page 81: ...old down the Ctrl key and type the letter c Key combinations work specific to the applica tion 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 To use the VersaGlide you can Double tap your finger on the VersaGlide emulates the left mouse button Double click the left bu...

Page 82: ...ions let you control the size and color of the cursor cursor speed the accepted double click speed and selection button orientation VersaGlide Tips Follow these basic ergonomic tips while working Use a light touch on the VersaGlide surface Set up the NEC Versa with your keyboard and VersaGlide at a comfortable height Keep your forearms parallel to the floor Your wrists should be relaxed and straig...

Page 83: ...2 1 GB hard disk drive already installed under the base unit cover in front of the keyboard 16X or 20X CD ROM Reader Use the CD ROM reader to load and start programs from a compact disc CD You can also use the CD ROM reader to play your audio CDs The 16X and 20X CD ROM readers are compatible with industry data and audio CDs The CD ROM reader operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD...

Page 84: ...hen the indicator is lit CD Loading To insert a CD into the CD ROM reader follow these steps 1 Press the Release button and pull the CD tray out from the reader door 2 Put your CD printed side up into 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 CD Care When handling CDs keep the fo...

Page 85: ...to Play feature or re enable it follow these instructions 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 to show system properties 3 Go to the Device Manager tab 4 Locate and open the CD ROM folder 5 Highlight the TEAC CD 316E line for the 16X CD ROM reader or the TEAC CD 220E line for the 20X CD ROM reader 6 ...

Page 86: ...his document was printed the 56K internal modem transmits at a maximum speed of 52K The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission Contact your service provider for more information Be sure to check the NEC Bulletin Board 978 635 4706 for the latest firmware enhancements to the 56K internal modem To fi...

Page 87: ... one end of the cable into a standard telephone wall outlet 3 Connect the other end of the cable into the computer s modem port NOTE Depending on your operational requirements you may need to disable the modem in order to en able the IR port for wireless data transfer For information about enabling and disabling de vices on your NEC Versa see Enabling and Disa bling Devices later in this chapter Q...

Page 88: ... 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 extended cards The extended card has an additional physical component that protrudes beyond the traditional card size The extension can be as large as 40 mm deep by 9 65 mm high ...

Page 89: ...your country Network Cards You can use a network card with your system to gain access to a local area network LAN Fax Modem Cards You can use a PC card modem with your system to communicate with others via fax email or connect to an online service or bulletin board NOTE Outside of the U S and Canada you might need a modem and telephone adapter approved for the local telephone system Check with you...

Page 90: ...n E CD ROM reader F Slot 1 IDE ATA hard drive G Slot 0 high speed memory card H Slot 1 high speed memory card Other Cards Many other kinds of PC cards are available to notebook computer users They include the following cards Global Positioning System GPS to enable the track ing of remote units for example delivery trucks Paging for receiving remote paging messages Serial for adding an extra serial...

Page 91: ...lude peripheral devices such as modems LAN cards and storage cards For details on how to obtain these devices see the online NEC Versa Tools Catalog Inserting a PC Card Follow these steps to insert a PC card in your system CAUTION Some PC cards require additional system re sources Before inserting a PC card you may have to disable either the IR port USB port or the 56K internal modem Check the Win...

Page 92: ... high tone lets you know that the card is fully inserted and recognized If you turn off the sound no sound is emitted CAUTION Other two tone sequences such as high then low tones indicate that the card is inserted but the card type is unknown NOTE When you insert a PC card a button pops out of the PC card bay Pivot the button towards the front of the system until it fits into the recessed space ne...

Page 93: ...click on the PC Card icon in the lower right side of the toolbar on your desktop 2 Select the PC Card icon 3 Select the PC card 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 4 Press the button beside the P...

Page 94: ...it sec MIR Medium Infrared 1 152 Mbit sec and SIR Serial Infrared Standard 2 4 Kbit sec Your NEC Versa transfers data at the speed compatible with the receiving device If the receiving device is also FIR equipped your NEC Versa recognizes this capability and transfers data at the FIR rate CAUTION Your NEC Versa ships with the IR port disabled The first time that you use the IR port you must en abl...

Page 95: ...al modem modem only available on some models Ensure that the IR port has been enabled through the setup utility To take advantage of the FIR transfer rate disable the 56K internal modem For information about enabling and disabling de vices on your NEC Versa see Enabling and Disa bling Devices later in this chapter For the infrared technology to work follow these guidelines position the NEC Versa n...

Page 96: ...nected to another in a series Up to 127 USB devices can be connected together in this way NOTE Connect the USB device to the port on your NEC Versa that displays the USB icon Depending on your operational requirements you may need to disable the USB port in order release system resources to use other devices For information about enabling and disabling devices on your NEC Versa see Enabling and Di...

Page 97: ... beside Disable in this hardware profile in the de vice usage portion of the screen To disable a device click to add the check mark be side Disable in this hardware profile in the device usage portion of the screen 5 Click OK and follow the on screen instructions as ap propriate NOTE When a device is disabled a red X appears beside the device name in the device manager device list CAUTION Reboot y...

Page 98: ...y NOTE If you wish to replace your hard disk contact your local dealer for more information about this dealer installable device If you purchased this system outside of the United States or Canada see the booklet Getting Service and Support in Asia Australia and Europe to find out how to contact the local office in your country Memory Module Installation Your NEC Versa comes standard with 16 megab...

Page 99: ... the system goes into the Save to File state See Chapter 2 Understanding the Software for details about running HDPREPEZ The following module capacities are available 16 MB memory module 32 MB memory module 64 MB memory module Install DIMMs as follows 1 Make sure the system is powered off and that no periph eral devices are attached 2 Turn the system over and locate the two screws that se cure the...

Page 100: ... rest screws 3 Remove the screws and turn the system over 4 Open the LCD panel 5 Slide the palm rest about a half inch towards the front of the system and tilt it back towards the keyboard 6 Locate the alignment notch on the module DIMM features ...

Page 101: ...socket closest to the keyboard When installing additional memory use the socket closest to the front of the system CAUTION Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system Doing so can damage the system Memory module sockets 8 Align the notch with the notch in the socket connector and insert the module as follows ...

Page 102: ... on the sides snap into place securing the module To remove a SO DIMM press the locking tabs away from the sides of the module until the module pops up Then remove the SO DIMM 9 Reassemble the NEC Versa components as follows Gently lower the palm rest back into place Close the LCD panel Turn the system over and replace the two screws CAUTION Replace the two screws snugly do not overtighten or the ...

Page 103: ...onitor Printers parallel and serial External keyboard External mouse External audio options In addition NEC offers the NEC PortBar 2700 which was developed to work specifically with your NEC Versa See the following sections for steps on using the options Refer to the diagram that follows to identify ports for con necting external options Back system features ...

Page 104: ... monitor to your NEC Versa 1 Check that the NEC Versa is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off NOTE The NEC Versa must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected 2 Open the port cover on the back of the system Connecting a monitor 3 Attach the 15 pin cable connector to the monitor port on the system Secure the cable connection with the screws provided 4 Conne...

Page 105: ...nnector has 9 pins Some printers come with both types of connectors Parallel Devices To install a parallel device such as a printer you need a cable with a male 25 pin connector 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 ...

Page 106: ...onnect the other end of the cable to the paral lel port on the device Lock the connector clips Connecting a parallel 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 Check that the device is online before you try to use it See the instructions that came with the device for more information ...

Page 107: ...o 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 both the NEC Versa and the device 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 ...

Page 108: ...e device External Keyboard Mouse Keypad 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 the built in keyboard and external keyboard simultaneously The embedded numeric keypad on the NEC Versa does not work in this case Use the keypad on the external keyboard To attach two external PS 2 style devices at the sam...

Page 109: ...use you must power off the system You can connect an external keyboard or keypad while the system is in Suspend mode 1 Connect the keyboard mouse or keypad cable connector to the PS 2 port on the system Connecting an external keyboard mouse 2 If power is turned off power on the NEC Versa to re sume operation The system immediately recognizes the device ...

Page 110: ...al speak ers to the audio ports as follows NOTE Some audio device cable connectors are de signed with an icon representative of the device When connecting the audio device to your NEC Versa be sure to match the icon on the cable con nector to the icon on the system port 1 Locate the audio port that you want to use 2 Plug the jack into the port on the left side of the system Audio ports ...

Page 111: ... NEC Versa 2700 Series system Keep the NEC PortBar 2700 in your office con nected to peripherals while you take your NEC Versa on the road PortBar ports are described in the next section Using the PortBar 2700 Follow these steps to install the optional PortBar 1 Open the door that covers the expansion connector monitor port and serial port 2 Press the release bars on each side of the PortBar 2700 ...

Page 112: ... notebook computer Mini DIN PS 2 Mouse Port Connects to a PS 2 mouse USB Port Connects up to 127 peripheral devices to your notebook computer The USB port on the PortBar 2700 is additional to the USB port on the left side of the system Serial Port Connects a serial device to your notebook computer such as an external modem or mouse ...

Page 113: ...the diagrams of the switch bank configurations and follow the instructions in Changing the Switch Set tings The switch banks have the following settings and provide the functions noted BIOS Flash Enable The default setting for this switch is OFF Change the setting to ON to enable the switch so that you can update the system basic input output system BIOS flash memory See Updating the System BIOS f...

Page 114: ...want to keep the new password in a special place so that you do not forget it again Updating the System BIOS Use the following steps to update your NEC Versa 2700 Series system BIOS with the BIOS Update Diskette BUD Specifically the BIOS is the code transmitted onto your system s read only memory ROM NOTE You only need to update the BIOS if NEC makes significant improvements or fixes to the curren...

Page 115: ...nada see the booklet Getting Service and Support in Asia Australia and Europe to find out how to contact the local office in your country Updating the BIOS involves the following procedures removing the screws on the bottom of the system lifting the palm rest in front of the keyboard setting the switch reassembling the unit and updating the BIOS resetting the switch Changing Switch Settings Use th...

Page 116: ...ersa 4 41 Locating the palm rest screws 3 Remove the screws and turn the system over 4 Open the LCD panel 5 Slide the palm rest forward about a half inch and lift it towards the keyboard 6 Locate the dip switch bank s ...

Page 117: ...4 42 Using Your NEC Versa Two dip switch banks One dip switch bank Factory Use Only ...

Page 118: ...e back of the NEC Versa Do not touch the bank closest to the front of the NEC Versa Set the BIOS Flash Enable to ON to enable the switch and upgrade the BIOS Set the Password Override Switch to ON to change the password CAUTION Never use a pencil tip to change switch settings Residue from the pencil can damage the system Factory default switch settings ON Position OFF Position Password Override Sw...

Page 119: ...e the BIOS any customized settings you made are lost After completing the BIOS update you can then use your notes to reset them to your preferences Use the following procedure to perform the BIOS update 1 Make sure that the system is plugged into the AC adapter and AC power and that system power is off NOTE Your system must be connected to AC power to perform the BIOS update 2 Insert the BIOS Upda...

Page 120: ...sage appears indicating that your system has been updated and that you should power off your system 9 Power off your system and remove the diskette The next time you power on your system you will have the newly installed NEC Versa 2700 Series BIOS revision level 10 Follow the instructions in the previous section and reset the BIOS Flash Enable switch to OFF 11 Power on the system A message similar...

Page 121: ...lity through the stereo speakers and woofer It handles musical instrument digital interface MIDI files digital audio files and analog audio sources This means the NEC Versa 2700 recognizes WAV MID and AVI files The system is also 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 mus...

Page 122: ...to open the recorder You may have to press the left selec tor button on the VersaGlide 2 Use the VersaGlide to press the Record button on the screen The Record button has a red circle in the middle 3 Speak into the microphone to create a sound file 4 When you finish recording press the Stop button Be careful when recording audio files can become quite large To listen to the sounds you ve recorded ...

Page 123: ...your settings NOTE Your NEC Versa system ships with recommended settings for advanced sound quality Modifying these settings or setting the configuration to Default overrides the recommended settings To restore the recommended settings access the Control Panel select OPL3 SAx Config and click NotePC2 Line In Analog signals come in through the NEC Versa 2700 s Line In port The analog signals are co...

Page 124: ...ter to connect your input device to the NEC Versa 2700 through Line In NOTE Using Line In does not disable the internal speakers CD ROM Input You can record music and sound effects from a CD compact disc and store them on your hard disk The audio signal from the CD ROM reader connects directly to your NEC Versa 2700 Simply follow the instructions in Recording to record sound from your CD player Mi...

Page 125: ...ion in Acces sories You can also play audio by opening a file through the Sound Recorder and pressing the Play button 1 Go to Programs Accessories Multimedia and open the Media Player 2 Select your audio source as follows If playing a file use the File menu to specify the file name If playing from a device use the Device menu to se lect your audio source Once your file is open or your source speci...

Page 126: ...h controls or with the volume control knob on the NEC Versa MIDI Files The musical instrument digital interface MIDI lets you enhance a presentation by adding computer generated music and sound effects Using MIDI you can record multiple tracks of performances from a master controller such as a keyboard and orchestrate playback on one or more instru ments You can also purchase a wide range of publi...

Page 127: ...M reader the video title displays 2 Simply select the video title to play the video Using Digital Video Files With commercial video capture hardware and application software you can plug any video device including VCRs televisions camcorders and laser disc players into your NEC Versa 2700 and record motion graphics to your hard drive Use a video frame grabber and store a stream of grabbed stills o...

Page 128: ...re packages include graphics packages animation software and presentation authoring systems as follows Animation software allows you to create 3 D effects and 3 D titles and add interest to an otherwise static presen tation Authoring packages let you pull all the elements of your design into an exciting interactive multimedia presentation ...

Page 129: ...eave on a trip Be sure you have all the necessary cables and accessories See the checklist at the end of this chapter If you run your system with battery power maximize battery life by using power saving features whenever possible Bring your optional PowerXtender Airplane Auto adapter to connect to automobile cigarette lighters or EMPOWER connectors available on many major airlines Take the AC ada...

Page 130: ...ountries with areas that use direct current DC as their main power source You need a DC to AC converter in particular areas of Argentina Brazil India Madeira and South Africa CHECKLISTS The following checklists can help you prepare for your trip with your NEC Versa Look them over and use what fits your situation What to Take You should take the following with you when you travel with your NEC Vers...

Page 131: ...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 132: ...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 133: ...efore resuming operation Battery power does not last long Use power saving modes Fully charge and fully discharge the battery several times to recondition it Replace the battery Information on the LCD screen is difficult to see Adjust the brightness and contrast using the brightness and contrast controls An optional component does not work Make sure the component is securely installed or connected...

Page 134: ...s look up the error message in the following table Follow the instructions If you see other error messages the hardware might need repair If the system frequently loses the setup configuration data the internal CMOS battery may need to be replaced at an authorized NEC repair center NOTE When the NEC Versa detects an error related to display devices it cannot display on either the LCD or a CRT The ...

Page 135: ... CH 2 Timer Error Most PCI computers include two timers There is an error in timer 2 Contact your NEC service representative for service work CMOS Battery State Low CMOS RAM is powered by a battery The battery power is low Contact your NEC 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 pr...

Page 136: ...ur NEC service representative for service DMA 2 Error Error in the second DMA channel Contact your NEC service representative for service FDD Controller Failure The BIOS cannot communicate with the floppy disk drive controller Contact your NEC service representative to check all appropriate connections HDD Controller Failure The BIOS cannot communicate with the hard disk drive controller Contact y...

Page 137: ...d POST routines KB Interface Error There is an error in the keyboard connector Contact your NEC service representative for service Off Board Parity Error Parity error in memory installed in an expansion slot Contact your NEC service representative to be sure that the memory module is installed correctly The error format is OFF BOARD PARITY ERROR ADDR HEX XXXX XXXX is the hex address where the erro...

Page 138: ...hat follows Beep Codes NUMBER OF BEEPS ERROR DESCRIPTION 1 Refresh Failure The memory refresh circuitry on the motherboard 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 th...

Page 139: ...ternal Cache Bad The external cache is faulty IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE If you have a problem with your computer first review the checklist and troubleshooting table in the previous section If you still have a problem see Appendix C Information Services for details about contacting NECCSD NOTE If you purchased your computer outside of the U S or Canada please contact the local NEC office or their dea...

Page 140: ...tem files This will result in data loss You can use the Product Recovery CD to do the following Full Restore Formats your hard drive and then per forms a full restore procedure This option removes all data and applications from your system Selective Installation Allows you to selectively rein stall drivers applications and utilities without refor matting your hard disk Full Restore If your preinst...

Page 141: ...omputer and operating system 2 Put the CD into the CD ROM reader tray close the reader door and reboot your computer 3 Read the License Verification screen that appears Use the cursor keys or VersaGlide touchpad to position the cursor on the Agree button Press Enter or left click to accept the agreement You have the option of rejecting the agreement press Reject or exiting press Exit If you reject...

Page 142: ... half an hour Custom Recovery lets you preserve your existing hard disk drive partition structure and format only the active partition without affecting the non active partition This procedure is interactive and requires that you respond to system prompts A series of dialog boxes and screens let you know the progress of the recovery CAUTION Do not turn off or disturb the system during the re cover...

Page 143: ...p If your CD did not start automatically double click on the My Computer icon Then double click on the CD ROM reader icon A License Agreement window appears 3 Read the License Agreement and press the Agree button to continue If you press the Do Not Agree button the utility window closes The Selective Installation Utility window opens and is comprised of three sections Installation type located in ...

Page 144: ...ally displays a file containing informa tion about the highlighted selection or instructions on installing the selection We recommend that you ac cess the information provided before proceeding with installation Setup pressing the Setup button either displays an information file with setup instructions or begins the setup procedure About provides copyright and revision informa tion related to the ...

Page 145: ... YOU Computers are everywhere More and more people sit at computers for longer periods of time This appendix explains how to set up your computer to fit your physical needs This information is based on 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 im proper wor...

Page 146: ...later in the appendix To reduce your risk of developing these disorders follow the instructions in this appendix If you experience discomfort while working at your computer or afterwards even at night contact a doctor as soon as possible Signs of discomfort might include pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arm...

Page 147: ...wing Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright position The backrest of your chair should support the inward curve of your back Use the entire seat and backrest to support your body Tilt the backrest slightly backwards The angle formed by your thighs and back should be 90 or more Your seat depth should allow your lower back to com fortably contact the backrest Make sure that the backs of your lower ...

Page 148: ...d and next to the keyboard Keep your wrists straight and use your entire arm when moving a mouse Do not grasp the mouse tightly Grasp the mouse lightly and loosely Adjust the keyboard height so that your elbows are near your body and your forearms are parallel to the floor with your forearms resting on either armrests or forearm supports in the manner described previously If you do not have armres...

Page 149: ...away than 28 inches from your eyes The optimal distance is between 14 and 18 inches Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away Blink often Position the screen or external monitor at a 90 angle to windows and other light sources to minimize glare and reflections Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen or external monitor If reflec...

Page 150: ...walking standing and stretching During these breaks stretch muscles and joints that were in one position for an extended period of time Relax muscles and joints that were active Use a timer or reminder software to remind you to take breaks To enhance blood circulation alter your sitting posture periodically and keep your hands and wrists warm NOTE For more information on workstation setup see the ...

Page 151: ... musculoskeletal disorders aging fluid retention due to pregnancy poor physical conditioning and dietary habits and other conditions Psychosocial factors associated with these disorders include workplace stress poor job satisfaction lack of support by management and or lack of control over one s work Contact a doctor if you experience pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing w...

Page 152: ...entium 166MMX NEC Versa 2770MT Intel Pentium 200MMX NEC Versa 2780MT Intel Pentium 233MMX Architecture 32 bit Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI Random Access Memory RAM Standard Main Memory 16MB or 32MB high speed interleaved access depending on the model Optional Expansion 2 SO DIMM slots Expandable in 16 MB 32 MB or 64 MB incre ments Maximum 128 MB total Video RAM 2 MB Cache RAM 256 KB or 51...

Page 153: ...Serial 1 port 9 pin D sub Infrared 1 port IrDA 1 compatible VGA 1 port 15 pin high density D sub PS 2 Port 1 port PS 2 6 pin MiniDin Expansion 1 port 160 pin for optional NEC Port Bar 2700 USB Port 1 port 4 pin additional USB Port with Port Bar 2700 Modem Port except in Asia and Europe 1 port RJ 11 Jack Stereo Headphones 1 port 3 pin Mini Pin Jack 5 watts per channel Stereo Line In 1 port 3 pin Mi...

Page 154: ...2 hours when sys tem is not in use approximately 4 hours when system is in use Woofer Output Sound Pressure Level approximately 79dB 0 1W no Baffle average value 0 25m for 1k 1 2k 1 5k 2kHz Effective Frequency Band 200Hz 1 5Hz Within 10 B from Output Sound Pressure Level 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 Panel depending on t...

Page 155: ...al keyboards are country specific Function keys 12 keys Cursor Control keys 8 keys arrow keys arranged in inverted T layout Numeric keypad embedded Special Windows 95 keyset Fn key function key for ROM based key functions Stroke 3 mm Diskette Drive Standard 1 44 MB Size 3 5 inch Capacity 1 44 MB formatted 2 MB unformatted Access Time average 94 ms Transfer Rate 250 to 500 K bps Interleave 1 1 Hard...

Page 156: ...CD ROM Interface IDE ATAPI Photo CD Compatibility Multisession Photo CD Single Session Photo CD Video CD CS I CD I Ready CD G and CD Plus 56K Internal Modem Field upgradeable firmware K56 Flex compatible V 34 protocol Class 1 and 2 Fax protocols Full Duplex speakerphone AC Adapter Input Voltage 100 to 240 volts V AC 50 or 60 Hz 1 0 A 36 watt max Dimensions System Width 12 0 in 306 mm Depth 9 6 in ...

Page 157: ...ensing MEMORY MAP The system supports system and video shadowing both controlled through complementary metal oxide semiconduc tor CMOS The system supports BIOS as a cacheable area with write protection The following table shows the system s memory map MEMORY SPACE SIZE FUNCTION 00000 9FBFFh 639 KB Base Memory 9FC00 9FFFFh 1 KB Extended BIOS Data Area A0000 BFFFFh 128 KB Video Memory C0000 C9FFFh 4...

Page 158: ...IRQ04 12 COM 1 Serial Port IRQ05 13 Audio Board IRQ06 14 Floppy Diskette Controller IRQ07 15 ECP LPT1 Parallel Port IRQ08 3 RTC Alarm IRQ09 4 Available for PCMCIA or FIR IRQ10 5 Available for PCMCIA or FIR IRQ11 6 USB IRQ12 7 PS 2 Mouse IRQ13 8 FPU IRQ14 9 Hard Disk Drive IRQ15 10 CD ROM IRQs 00 through 07 are serviced by the Master controller 08 through 15 are serviced by the Slave controller The...

Page 159: ...SETTINGS The following table shows default DMA settings for chan nel assignments 01 through 06 DMA CHANNEL DEVICE DMA00 Audio DMA01 Audio DMA02 Floppy Diskette Controller DMA03 FIR if enabled DMA04 DMA Controller DMA05 DMA06 ...

Page 160: ... Support Center U S and Canada customers only NECCSD Customer Assistance Center NECCSD FaxFlashSM Service NECCSD Bulletin Board Service NECCSD on America Online Service NECCSD on CompuServe Online Service E mail to NECCSD Technical Support Center through a commercial online service or Internet Fax Service to NECCSD Technical Support Center NECCSD Web and FTP sites NOTE If you purchased your comput...

Page 161: ...ht need to reach us NECCSD Diskette Fulfillment Center 800 842 6446 NECCSD provides driver files and BIOS updates free of charge through our Bulletin Board System BBS Also diskettes containing these updates can be mailed at a rate of 15 per disk for duplication shipping and handling Call the fulfillment center from 8 30 AM to 6 00 PM EST Monday through Friday NECCSD Technical Support Center 800 63...

Page 162: ...to either a MasterCard or VISA credit card Please have your system name model number serial num ber and as much information as possible about the problem available before calling Outside the U S or Canada please contact your local NEC office or their dealers NECCSD Customer Assistance Center NECCSD offers Customer Service for extended warranty and contract information spare parts ordering warranty...

Page 163: ...imply call the FaxFlash number on your touch tone telephone and follow the voice prompts to order the information you want Fax Flash automatically faxes the information to you If you are new to FaxFlash you should first order one of the following catalogs Each catalog lists the available documents and their document numbers Current catalogs include Catalog 1 Telephone Directory and information abo...

Page 164: ...8 329 0088 U S and Canada only For international use enter the international long distance access number the U S country code and the U S telephone number 978 635 6090 3 Listen to the instructions provided by the voice prompts Press 1 if you do not want an introduction to FaxFlash Follow the automated instructions for ordering your document or catalog Press 2 if you want an introduction to FaxFlas...

Page 165: ...aining files that are dedicated to enhanc ing the functions of NECCSD products It also gives general public access to drivers for NECCSD products 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 down load files video drivers printer drivers BIOS upd...

Page 166: ... control Xon Xoff select Hardware if using 14 4 bps or higher 5 Following the HyperTerminal instructions enter the BBS phone number 978 635 4706 Your business phone system and or location might require a 9 1 or 1 prefix NOTE The first time that you use the BBS you are requested to provide information for a new user questionnaire 6 Press Enter twice 7 Enter your first name last name and password Pr...

Page 167: ... files from the BBS check that you do not have information on the diskette that you need Logging Off After you complete downloading your file log off the BBS as follows 1 Press Enter to continue 2 Press G command for Goodbye Hangup 3 Press Enter NECCSD on CompuServe CompuServe Keyword GO NECTECH If you subscribe to CompuServe you can use the service to obtain information about NECCSD and its produ...

Page 168: ...o access CompuServe and NECCSD online information services 1 Log on to CompuServe 2 At the opening screen click the Go button then type NECTECH at the prompt and click OK 3 At the NEC menu double click one of the following topics then follow the prompts NEC Bulletin Board Information About This Service Access NEC Bulletin Board Access CompuServe Information Services Exit 4 Exit anytime by double c...

Page 169: ...ad files Using America Online Use the following steps to access America Online and NECCSD online information 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 double click one of the following topics then follow the prompts About NEC Term...

Page 170: ... to access the NECCSD FTP file transfer protocol site to download various files video drivers printer drivers BIOS updates The files are essen tially 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 computers com To access the NECC...

Page 171: ...fax support service you should include the following words in the subject field for prompt response from the appropriate technical person Desktop Notebook Servers 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...

Page 172: ...stem hardware support for a fee Before calling please have your system name model num ber serial number and purchase date ready Also have 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 NECCSD FaxFlash S...

Page 173: ...uctions ATTENTION 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 CMOS clock battery is made of nickel metal hydride NiMH Depending upon the model the main battery is made of nic...

Page 174: ... perform specific functions like solv ing 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 com puter routines usually burnt into ROM that controls the real time clock keyboard disk ...

Page 175: ... Group of eight contiguous bits 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 improved adapter performance Card Bus can operate at speeds up to 32 MHz CD audio Also called digital audio uses the same format as conven tional m...

Page 176: ... the power If power is already on the process means to turn off the computer and turn it on again A 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...

Page 177: ...digital representation DMI Desktop Management Interface DMI software to collect information about a computer environment Using DMI a management program can determine what software and ex pansion boards are installed on a computer DSTN Double Scan Super Twisted Nematic A type of technology used in some Versa LCD screen displays E EDO Memory Extended Data Out is the newest DRAM chip technology which...

Page 178: ...ics array XGA A color bit mapped graphics display standard that provides a resolution of 1024 x 768 with up to 256 colors displayed simultaneously F Fast Page Mode A mode that decreases cycle times by allowing the memory controller to access other data bits that are in the same row address This saves time by not having to set up the next row address instruction Data accessed in the same row is ref...

Page 179: ... unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second hot key Combination of two or three keys such as Ctrl Alt D that you press simultaneously 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 In...

Page 180: ...ay An LCD consists of a thin sand wich of two glass plates with sealed edges containing nematic liquid crystal material that forms the screen image Versa displays are LCD type load To copy a program into the computer s memory from a storage device M megabyte MB 1 048 576 bytes memory Electronic storage area in a computer that retains infor mation and programs A computer has two types of memory rea...

Page 181: ... connect electronic musical de vices MIDI has no innate sound of its own MMX The latest 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 improvements in microprocessor design ensu...

Page 182: ... 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 volatile memory 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 inf...

Page 183: ...CI local bus The 32 bit industry standard PCI bus is a highly integrated input output I O interface that offers the highest perform ance local bus available for the Pentium based processor peripheral Input or output device not under direct computer control A printer is a peripheral device pixels Picture elements Tiny dots that make up a screen image port Provides the means for an interface between...

Page 184: ...t 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 clarity Video display resolution is determined by the number of pixels on the screen Reso lution is usu...

Page 185: ...tes information one bit at a time serial printer A printer with a serial interface software Programs that run on a computer such as operating sys tems word processors and spreadsheets suspend mode This is a power savings mode that promotes longer battery and system life The system pauses and shuts down opera tion in a sleep like state after a specified amount of system inactivity Press the Resume ...

Page 186: ...standard that supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps 12 million bits per second A single USB port allows you to connect up to 127 peripheral de vices such as mice modems and keyboards USB also sup ports Plug and Play installation and hot plugging USB will eventually replace serial and parallel ports V VGA Video Graphics Array Graphics technology that supports up to 256 K colors and a graphics res...

Page 187: ...arily selected condition warm swap The ability to add and remove devices to and from a com puter while the computer is in Suspend mode The operating system automatically recognizes the change when the sys tem returns to active mode 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 informatio...

Page 188: ...o change 1 20 Battery status 1 17 Battery warning 1 19 Beep Codes 7 7 Bulletin board service C 6 C Calendar clock B 2 CD ROM drive 4 8 CD ROM reader 1 8 CD care 4 9 features 4 8 loading a CD 4 9 specifications B 5 Cleaning your NEC Versa 1 29 CMOS battery 1 24 CompuServe 2 15 2 16 C 8 Connecting the AC adapter 1 16 Control keys 4 6 Control Panel power button 1 6 status LEDs 1 5 Cursor control keys...

Page 189: ... external monitor 4 29 keyboard 4 33 mouse 4 33 parallel device 4 30 printer 4 30 serial device 4 32 Integrated drives 4 8 Intel s LANDesk Client Manager 2 6 Internal modem 4 11 connecting 4 11 Internet C 11 Interrupt controllers B 7 B 8 IR port 1 12 4 19 K Kensington Lock 1 13 Keyboard 1 9 4 2 control keys 4 2 cursor control keys 4 2 function keys 4 2 numeric keypad 4 2 specifications B 4 typewri...

Page 190: ... 8 NECCSD Technical Support services C 2 Non warranty Service C 12 Numeric keys 4 5 O OAG 2 18 Official Airline Guide 2 18 Online help 2 4 Online Services 2 13 Operating environment B 6 Operating systems Windows 95 2 2 P Parallel port 1 10 PC card slots 1 11 4 16 B 3 PC card types other types 4 15 storage cards 4 15 PC cards 4 13 removing in Windows 95 4 18 Performing the BIOS Update 4 44 Peripher...

Page 191: ...nd Resume button 1 6 Switch Settings changing 4 40 System care 1 25 System dimensions B 5 System precautions 1 25 System Processor B 1 System RAM B 1 System ROM B 2 System software 2 1 T Technical support C 2 Traveling checklist 6 2 Traveling with your system 6 1 Typewriter keys 4 5 U Updating the System BIOS 4 39 USB port 1 12 4 21 Power Management 3 12 Using the battery pack 1 17 Using the LCD p...

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