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4-18 Using the Hardware

CAUTION

Do not lift the drive out of the system before releasing it from the
system connector. Doing so can damage the connectors.

Once the drive is disconnected, lift the drive up and out of the system.

Removing the hard disk drive

Lower the new drive into the drive bay and align its connector with the
hard disk drive connector in the system.

Summary of Contents for VERSA 4200

Page 1: ...duct 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 b...

Page 2: ... vivid presentations Chapter 3 Using Setup to customize your notebook s parameter and power management settings Chapter 4 Using the Hardware for an understanding of NEC Versa 4200 features and functionality You ll also master procedures for connecting external options like headphones microphones or speakers Chapter 5 Using Multimedia for steps on integrating video and sound clips into impressive p...

Page 3: ...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 whatever is being described Names of keys are printed as they appear on the key board for example Ctrl Alt or Enter Text that you must type or keys that you must pr...

Page 4: ...rmation related to the NEC Versa 4200 system operation Your NEC Versa 4200 Quick Setup Sheet Your NEC Versa 4200 Quick Reference Card The Microsoft Windows for Workgroups Windows 95 and MS DOS operating system online documenta tion that comes with your NEC Versa 4200 computer ...

Page 5: ...ns However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa tion 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 separa...

Page 6: ...tem Back 1 9 Around the System Left Side 1 10 Around the System Right Side 1 11 Around the System Bottom 1 12 Power Sources For Your NEC Versa 1 13 Using the AC Adapter 1 13 Powering on 1 15 Using the Main Battery Pack 1 15 Replacing the Battery Pack 1 17 Extended Battery Life 1 20 Using the NEC Versa 4000 DC Car Adapter 1 20 Internal Li Ion Batteries 1 21 CMOS Battery 1 21 Bridge Battery 1 21 Sys...

Page 7: ...se LapLink 2 9 How to Use LapLink 2 10 On line Services 2 11 America Online 2 13 CompuServe 2 13 Netscape Navigator 2 13 McAfee Anti Virus Software 2 14 XingMPEG Player and Presentation Software 2 15 ESS Audio Audio Rack 2 15 NeoMagic Video Configuration Utility Windows for Workgroups2 15 NeoMagic Property Page for Windows 95 2 17 3 Using Setup Setup Utility 3 1 How to Enter Setup 3 1 How to Use S...

Page 8: ...a Device in the VersaBay II 4 9 Customizing Your System with the VersaBay II 4 10 6x CD ROM Reader 4 11 CD Loading 4 13 CD Care 4 13 PC Card Slots PCMCIA 4 14 IR Port 4 15 Increasing System Storage And Memory 4 16 Hard Disk 4 16 Installing a Memory Card 4 20 Installing Options 4 22 External Monitor 4 23 Printer 4 24 Parallel Devices 4 24 Serial Devices 4 26 External Keyboard Mouse 4 27 External Ba...

Page 9: ...tware 5 6 6 Traveling with Your NEC Versa 4200 Power Connections 6 1 Checklists 6 2 What to Take 6 2 Preparing Your NEC Versa for Travel 6 2 7 Solving Problems Problem Checklist 7 1 Start Up Problems 7 3 Post Error Messages 7 4 Using the Restore CD 7 6 Restoring All Application Files in DOS 7 7 Restoring Individual Files in Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups 7 7 Selecting Files 7 8 Checking Sel...

Page 10: ...n Or Monitor A 4 Vary Your Workday A 5 Pre Existing Conditions And Psychosocial Factors A 5 B Specifications and Environment System Processor B 1 Random Access Memory RAM B 1 Read Only Memory ROM B 1 Calendar Clock B 1 Input Output Facilities B 1 PCMCIA PC Card Slots B 2 LCD Display B 2 Keyboard B 2 Diskette Drive B 3 6x Speed CD ROM Reader B 3 Hard Disk Drive B 3 Power B 4 Dimensions B 4 Weight B...

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Page 12: ...r computer your NEC Versa 4200 is ready to go To get started look at the following Read Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment for guidelines that help you use your computer productively and safely In formation includes how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk of developing nerve muscle or tendon disorders Take the on line System Tour to get acquainted with the NEC Versa 4...

Page 13: ...lerated Video ar chitecture In addition your system provides a high performance hard disk drive floppy diskette drive or interchangeable CD ROM reader and Personal Computer PC card support As a multimedia system your NEC Versa also provides the tools needed to create and present impressive images using video clips and sound NOTE The CD ROM Reader only ships with the 133MHz systems To get comfortab...

Page 14: ... LCD LCD Your NEC Versa 4200 comes with a color liquid crystal display LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position The LCD provides a 10 4 inch Super Video Graphics Array SVGA Thin Film Transistor TFT display LCD panel features include Built in Stereo Speakers provides stereo sound for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure Brightness Control a slide switch to adjust th...

Page 15: ... icon descriptions Microphone allows you to record monophonic sound directly into your notebook computer Power LED Lights green when the system is powered on Blinks green when the system is in Suspend mode Blinks amber to indicate that battery power is low and needs to be recharged Suspend Resume S R Button press the S R button to put the unit into Suspend mode when you need to be away from your s...

Page 16: ... You cannot power off the system until you press the suspend button and bring it out of Suspend mode first LCD Panel Sensor senses when the LCD panel is closed and turns off the panel Status Icons The NEC Versa 4200 uses nine LCD icons that communicate system status See the following figure and list for each icon s meaning Reviewing status icons Suspend appears when the system is in Suspend mode S...

Page 17: ... in effect Num Lock appears when Num Lock mode is active Battery displays the percent of battery power available If you have two battery packs installed two battery icons appear 4 bars indicate a 76 100 charge 3 bars indicate a 51 75 charge 2 bars indicate a 26 50 charge 1 bar indicates a 1 25 charge NOTE When installing a new battery the first and third bars on the battery gauge may flash This in...

Page 18: ...ed ports You can easily transfer files between your NEC Versa and another IR equipped computer or print to an IR equipped printer without using cables Device drivers are required for some devices including printers This port is Serial Infrared S IR IrDA compatible NEC VersaGlide The NEC VersaGlide works like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingertip over the VersaGlide to control the po...

Page 19: ...lled in the VersaBay II If your system has the 1 44 MB diskette drive you can remove it from the Versa Bay II and replace it with the 6x CD ROM reader It s your choice The VersaBay II lets you install additional options including an optional second Li Ion battery or an additional hard disk drive see Customizing Your System with the VersaBay II in Chapter 4 for more details VersaBay II ...

Page 20: ...able adapter you can connect both a mouse and a keyboard at the same time Note that the VersaGlide is disabled when an external mouse is connected Serial Port Use this port to connect an external modem or other serial device A serial cable has a 9 pin connector Enhanced Parallel Port EPP Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device A parallel cable has a 25 pin cable con ne...

Page 21: ...your NEC Versa 4200 has two slots for inserting two Type II PC Cards formerly called PCMCIA cards You can also insert one Type III PC Card The PC Card is a standard interface for peripheral devices It is about the size and shape of a credit card and is inserted into one of the PC Card slots The battery bay cover release is also located on the left side of the unit The battery bay located on the bo...

Page 22: ...n Lock Hard Disk Drive Cover Release Latch Used to release and remove the cover to gain access to the hard disk drive bay which contains the removable hard disk drive Volume Control Dial Allows you to control the speaker and head phone volume Headphones Lets you connect external headphones or speakers to your NEC Versa 4200 Plugging in headphones disables the built in sys tem speakers Microphone M...

Page 23: ...f each feature see the descriptions that follow the figure Bottom features Hard Disk Drive Bay Contains the system s standard hard disk drive If you remove the hard disk drive you ll see a memory module connector for expanding system memory You ll also see four dip switches These are explained in Chapter 4 Using Your Hardware When you turn the system upside down with the front towards you the hard...

Page 24: ...red using three different sources making it a truly portable system Operate your NEC Versa 4200 just about any where using one of the 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 the optional DC adapter connected to a car cigarette lighter Read the following sections for specific steps on poweri...

Page 25: ...er as follows 1 With the front of the NEC Versa facing you connect the AC adapter cable to the power port on the back left side of your NEC Versa 4200 2 Plug one end of the AC power cable into the AC adapter and the other end into a properly grounded 120 or 240 volt wall outlet NOTE Different countries use different types of AC power cables Contact a local dealer to purchase the correct power cabl...

Page 26: ... comes with a rechargeable Lithium Ion Li Ion bat tery pack You can run your system on battery power for up to 5 5 hours with Power Management or 2 5 hours without Power Management The battery is easy to install and remove Your NEC Versa 4200 provides some tools to help you monitor the battery power level the status bar icons described earlier in this chapter and the battery gauge in the Power Pan...

Page 27: ...Leave the battery pack in the system and connect your NEC Versa to the AC adapter and a wall outlet If you connect the system to AC power the battery recharges in 2 5 hours or more depending on the system usage Leave the battery pack in the system and connect your NEC Versa to the optional NEC Versa 4000 DC car adapter system runs on car battery power You can also buy an optional battery charger t...

Page 28: ...CD and turn the system over 3 Release the battery cover latch and slide the battery bay cover away from the system 4 Then lift the cover up and away from the system Removing the cover 5 Locate the notched corner on the battery Placing your fingers in the notched corner lift the battery out of the system CAUTION Always lift the battery out of the system by the notched end Failure to do so can damag...

Page 29: ...new battery as follows Align the battery terminals with the terminals in the system Lower the terminal end of the battery pack into the bay Next lower the notched end into the bay CAUTION When installing a battery pack be careful not to twist the terminals ...

Page 30: ...ack 7 Replace the battery bay cover as follows Align the tabs on the battery cover with the notches in the system Lower the cover onto the system Slide the cover towards the middle of the unit until the cover locks into place Replacing the cover ...

Page 31: ...anual in the on line documentation under the NEC Versa 4200 InfoCenter Other important topics to view in the on line document include Maximizing Battery Life When to Change the Battery and Charging and Disposal Using the NEC Versa 4000 DC Car Adapter The NEC Versa 4200 can run on car battery power using the optional NEC Versa 4000 DC car adapter 1 Disconnect the AC adapter from the system if conne...

Page 32: ...status in Suspend mode retaining memory contents and system status while the spent battery is removed and replaced This gives you time to install a fully charged battery or plug in AC power when your battery charge becomes low Only an authorized NEC dealer can change a bridge battery SYSTEM CARE The NEC Versa 4200 is a durable dependable system built for extensive use and travel Follow these guide...

Page 33: ...erature or humidity If it is unavoidable allow your NEC Versa to adjust to room temperature before using When cleaning the system use a soft clean dry cloth Avoid wiping the display surface with abrasive material including rough fabric If the 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 port ...

Page 34: ...attery away from fire There is a danger of ignition or explosion Recharging Precautions Use only the NEC battery charger designed for your NEC Versa battery type Different NEC Versa models require different batteries and battery chargers Charge the battery for the specified charge time only During charging keep the environment temperature between 32 F and 104 F 0 C to 40 C Read the instructions th...

Page 35: ...nder this condition can damage the internal system components Before turning on the system wait until the system s internal tem perature equalizes with the new environment and any internal moisture can evaporate Do not store the computer and AC adapter in an area with vibrations or magnetic fields Keep the system and its components away from organic solvents or cor rosive gases Avoid leaving the s...

Page 36: ... 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 cloth ...

Page 37: ...nel Battery Gauge NEC Diskette Creator PHDisk Other Software CardWizard Windows for Workgroups only Official Airline Guide OAG Laplink Traveling Software Netscape Navigator CompuServe America Online McAfee Anti Virus WebScan and VirusScan XingMPEG Player Presentation Software ESS Audio Audio Rack NeoMagic Configuration Utility for Windows for Workgroups NeoMagic Property Page for Windows 95 2 ...

Page 38: ...stall Windows 95 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 Microsoft network services Microsoft Network lets you access the Microsoft Network online services with an optional PC card or external modem Recycle Bin gives you a trash container...

Page 39: ...ng set up printers plotters customize the desktop and manage files NEC Versa 4200 Demo contains the NEC Versa 4200 demonstration program MPEG Player contains the XingMPEG player software VirusScan contains McAfee virus scanning programs Laplink for Windows contains the file transfer and remote access pro gram Audio Rack contains the sound playback and recording software Online Install contains the...

Page 40: ...fortable with computers you may want to begin learning DOS For detailed instructions on how to use MS DOS refer to the on line book MSDOS QuickStart 6 22 in the NEC Versa 4200 InfoCenter program group GUIDE TO ON LINE HELP The NEC Versa 4200 has plenty of information for you on line The NEC Versa 4200 InfoCenter group contains information about your NEC Versa 4200 warranty coverage customer servic...

Page 41: ...n get answers to commonly asked questions right at your fingertips Support Center The NEC Support Center gives solutions if you encounter any common problems And if you can t find the answer here the NEC Customer Support Guide can provide various levels of support like phone num bers that NEC offers In addition the NEC UltraCare Guide explains the warranty program that can help you protect your in...

Page 42: ...kgroups 3 11 is the operating system loaded The MS DOS QuickStart 6 22 Guide This on line book offers lessons on using MS DOS which also runs on the NEC Versa 4200 This file is available only when Windows for Workgroups 3 11 is the operating system loaded Using Windows 95 This on line help file lets you explore Windows 95 and learn about navi gating through the new interface This file is available...

Page 43: ...you Battery Gauge This utility checks the percentage of battery life on your Li Ion battery PowerPanel PowerPanel lets you view and control a variety of system settings related to power use and conservation You access PowerPanel via a toolbar displayed in either Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95 See Chapter 3 Using Setup and the on line Owner s Manual for a discus sion of PowerPanel In addition...

Page 44: ...ith other programs that let you take full ad vantage 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 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 soft ware publisher Th...

Page 45: ...rvices 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 appears Follow the on screen instructions 3 In the Trip Plan screen fill in the fields with the trip information re quested Press Enter after making selections from the available drop down lists 4 To retrieve seat availabili...

Page 46: ...t LapLink as follows In Windows for Workgroups locate and double click the LapLink for Windows icon in the Laplink for Windows program group A screen box appears informing you that the Windows display driver has been uninstalled At the prompt Do you want to re install the driver now select Yes You are then prompted to restart Windows to enable the Remote Control host Select OK Once Windows has res...

Page 47: ...te systems Press OK The other system is notified of the break in communications To find out more about LapLink capabilities and uses refer to the on line help that is available when you open LapLink On line Services Your NEC Versa comes with the most popular on line services available to day including America Online CompuServe and Netscape Navigator For a fee on line services give you access to th...

Page 48: ... On line Install and slide to the on line service group that you want to in stall Tap the VersaGlide pad once or click once 3 The setup screen for the selected on line service displays Follow the on screen instructions to install the service on your NEC Versa For both Windows for Workgroups and Windows 95 a program group will be created for your selected on line service 4 To use the selected on li...

Page 49: ...ess all that the Internet has to offer You will need to use the Netscape Navigator Install program to install Netscape Navigator You will also need to select an Internet provider in order to connect to the Internet and use Netscape For additional information on this refer to the online Netscape Navigator help file that comes with your NEC Versa 4200 The Install program includes the Netscape Naviga...

Page 50: ...etects identifies and disinfects known DOS Windows for Workgroups and Windows 95 computer viruses It checks memory as well as both the system and data areas of disks for virus infections In most cases it will eliminate and fully repair infected programs or system areas to their original condition Set up the WebScan software on your NEC Versa 4200 computer using the easy to follow setup program NOT...

Page 51: ...n a CD in CD i format is installed in the CD ROM reader ESS Audio Audio Rack The ESS audio system that comes on your NEC Versa 4200 provides ex ceptional sound capabilities Control the ESS audio system through the Windows Audio Rack The Audio Rack or AudioRack32 for Windows 95 uses your NEC Versa 4200 computer s audio capabilities so you can play record and compress sound in WAV or AUD formats and...

Page 52: ...ach display resolution supports various colors For the best performance select the smallest color depth Choose the Resolution before selecting the Colors If resolution is 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768 256 colors is the only option For 640 x 480 you can select either 256 colors or 65 536 colors Display Selection Select whether you want the display to appear on an external monitor the NEC Versa 4200 s bui...

Page 53: ...5 or a driver in Windows for Work groups is enabled for Laplink then this driver information will not appear NeoMagic Property Page for Windows 95 Used in Windows 95 the NeoMagic Property Page permits you to alter the display frequency ranging from 60 Hz to 85 Hz To access the utility follow these steps 1 From the Windows 95 desktop select Start Settings and then Control Panel 2 From the Control P...

Page 54: ...rompt appears Press F2 to enter SETUP The Setup Main screen appears displaying current parameter settings When you press F2 to enter Setup the system automatically detects current parameter settings with the Power On Self Test POST If the system detects an error during POST it prompts you with a double beep and a message Press F1 to resume F2 for Setup If you press F1 POST continues If you want to...

Page 55: ...aster C 1 GB Slave None Docking Station Hard Drives Master None Slave None Boot Docking Station IDE System Memory Extended Memory Tab Shift Tab or Enter selects field Item Specific Help Item Specific Help 09 24 07 07 07 1996 1 44 MB 3 1 2 Not Installed Enable Disable No 640 KB 7168 KB F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item Select Menu Change Values Enter Select _ F9 Defaults for Page F10 Previous Values Sub...

Page 56: ...t screen PgUp PgDn Places the cursor at the top or bottom of the current screen Moves the cursor between the displayed parameters Enter Displays additional fields for parameters marked with a Tab For some parameter settings moves the cursor between the subfields For example for System Time Tab moves the cursor from hour to minute to second Selects the next lower higher setting Same as F5 F6 F1 Dis...

Page 57: ...3 5 1 2MB 5 25 Internal Hard Drives Master Enabled Auto Disabled BIOS Defined None CD User Slave None BIOS Defined Auto CD User Docking Station Hard Drives Docking Station Master Docking Station Slave Boot Docking Station IDE System Memory Extended Memory Disabled None None No 640K 7168KB Enabled BIOS Defined CD User Auto BIOS Defined CD User Auto Yes 11264KB w 4MB card 15360KB w 8MB card 23552KB ...

Page 58: ... PCMCIA Power Sound Power Serial Port Ring Resume Wake from Resume at On On Off 2 minutes Suspend 15 minutes On On On On Off 00 00 00 Off Off On 1 4 6 8 12 16 min Off Save To File 5 10 20 30 40 60 min Off Off Off Off Off On Main The Setup Main screen displays the System Time and System Date parame ters as well as drive parameters Time Date Use System Time and System Date to set the current time an...

Page 59: ...om either the internal hard drive or from a bootable option floppy hard disk or CD ROM Peripherals The Peripherals screen displays the location of the connection between the system and the Input Output I O ports Power Savings The Power Savings screen lets you balance high performance and energy conservation using parameters including the following Power Management Under AC Normally whenever AC pow...

Page 60: ...bed here is using the function key Fn F7 Press Fn F7 to toggle through the various Power Management settings The faucet icon on the status bar changes to reflect the new setting Any selection you make by pressing Fn F7 overrides the settings you made on the Power Savings Setup screen The Setup power settings are not in ef fect until the next power on Security Your NEC Versa 4200 supports a passwor...

Page 61: ...n boot and select Enabled 6 If you want 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 select Save Changes and Exit to save your password and reboot your system Removing a Password To remove a password press Enter at Enter new password and again at Re enter new passw...

Page 62: ... tion from the PowerPanel Preferences screen Use the VersaGlide to move the cursor over the desired icon and select the icon with a touch of the left selection button or a tap using the VersaGlide itself The purpose of PowerPanel is to provide a quick and easy way to change from one setting to the next as your location varies Isn t that what mobile computing is all about The first five icons profi...

Page 63: ... PowerPanel Default Power Settings ICON SETTING WHEN TO USE Faucet with three droplets Power Management off Office environment using AC power Chart Presentation mode Video presentation keeps video on all the time while conserving power Hand with faucet Custom Settings Offers the ability to the user to select a combination of settings that will be most useful Faucet with two droplets Highest perfor...

Page 64: ...use state Save to File When you need to leave your system for a short period of time and want your work saved this will turn off the system while saving the work for quick recovery Crescent moon Suspend When trying to conserve battery power Power management is enabled while your away from your system AC plug Charging power percentage remaining Verify battery power Atomic icon the PowerPanel menu P...

Page 65: ...itch Customize Use the Customize menu to change the PowerPanel profile commands and icons according to your needs You can view the current toolbar image to help you decide if changes need to be made Use Customize to change the power profile or command assigned to the button Also use Customize to add delete update or move a button Profile Manager The Profile Manager describes all existing profiles ...

Page 66: ...ize the settings they are recognized and used by the system but only the default settings appear on the Power Panel display Setup Utility and PowerPanel When you start your system the parameter settings you last made on the Power Savings screen in Setup are in effect The Setup parameter settings remain in effect until you start PowerPanel When you start PowerPanel the profile last selected using P...

Page 67: ...der the PC Card slots IR port In addition this chapter focuses on installing options expanding hard disk space and memory setting the system switches and if appropriate updating the System Basic Input Output System BIOS LCD PANEL When you open your NEC Versa 4200 notebook LCD panel you ll notice the speakers and brightness control Slide the brightness control up to make your screen brighter Slide ...

Page 68: ...eys Feature keys are located as shown in the following figure Key operations are described after the figure Keyboard Function keys There are twelve function keys F1 to F12 Seven of these work with the Fn key to activate special functions and are prepro grammed Some have dual functions which are printed in blue on the key For example to add speaker volume press and hold Fn while you press F6 ...

Page 69: ... default Fn F3 LCD CRT Only operates with external monitors attached Fn F4 Expands the text and graphic screen area in video modes with resolutions below 800 x 600 as well as with DOS text Toggle the key combination to either expand to the maximum screen width or retain the smaller screen area Fn F5 Backlight auto standard Fn F6 System Speaker Volume off high med low Fn F7 Power Management P M Fn ...

Page 70: ...nected The keypad lets you type numbers and mathematical operands like on a calculator The keypad is ideal for entering long lists of numbers When you press Num Lock again the keys revert to their normal func tions as typewriter keys Control keys Ctrl Fn Alt and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold the control key while...

Page 71: ...offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions with the cursor To access these options locate the Control Panel and double click on the VersaGlide icon In Windows 3 11 look in the Main program group in Windows 95 look in the Settings group The options let you control the size and color of the cursor the cursor speed the accepted double click speed and selection button orientati...

Page 72: ...tocentering feature that makes finding the cursor on your screen quick and easy If you are away from your system and then return the cursor is always located where you specified on the screen Use the NEC VersaGlide on line help button for details about configuring your VersaGlide VersaGlide Ergonomic Tips Follow these basic ergonomic tips while working Use a light touch on the VersaGlide surface S...

Page 73: ...x CD ROM drive is installed in the VersaBay II If your system has the 1 44 MB diskette drive you can remove it from the Versa Bay II and replace it with the 6x CD ROM reader VersaBay II Removing a Device from the VersaBay II Follow these steps to remove the standard diskette drive or other device from the VersaBay II and replace it with the 6x CD ROM reader that may be configured wth your system ...

Page 74: ...he system boots Note that the 12 5mm hard disk or the CD ROM can be set either to master or slave For ordering information see the on line Options Catalog 1 Make sure the NEC Versa 4200 is powered off all external options are disconnected and the LCD panel is closed 2 Turn the system upside down with the front facing you 3 Locate the VersaBay II release latches on the bottom of the unit VersaBay I...

Page 75: ...re completely removing the device the device casing may catch on the inside of the latch Releasing the drive Installing a Device in the VersaBay II Use the following steps to install a device in the VersaBay II Specifically these steps explain how to install the 6x CD ROM reader that may ship with the system 1 Align the CD ROM reader in the VersaBay II and push it in until it locks in place ...

Page 76: ...running the Windows for WorkGroups operating system you will need to select CD ROM configuration from the Startup menu after the Post Summary Information screen appears Customizing Your System with the VersaBay II It s easy to customize your NEC Versa using the VersaBay II If you find you require additional hard disk space or increased battery longevity simply remove one device and plug in an opti...

Page 77: ...he diskette drive or CD ROM reader from the VersaBay II as described in the previous section steps 1 through 6 2 Prepare your option for installation as follows To install a battery pack first connect it to the bay adapter that came with the battery Follow the instructions that came with the battery pack To install a hard disk drive first connect it to the appropriate bay adapter Follow the instru...

Page 78: ...ts during data read operations Do not eject the CD or turn off the NEC Versa 4200 when the indicator is lit Release Button ejects the CD tray Press this button when power is on to insert a CD into or remove a CD from the reader Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a disc from the CD ROM reader if the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs To remove a disc in...

Page 79: ...ntil the door clicks shut To remove a CD simply press the stop eject button and remove the CD when the tray slides out CD Care When handling CDs keep the following guidelines in mind Always pick up the disc by its edges Holding a CD Avoid scratching or soiling the side of the disc that has no printing or writing on it This is the data side of the disc Do not write on or apply labels to either side...

Page 80: ...ersa 4200 These devices include peripheral devices such as modems LAN cards and storage cards For details on how to obtain these options see the on line Options Catalog NOTE If you purchased and or are using this computer outside the U S please contact the local NEC office or dealer for the options available in your country To insert a PC Card open the slot cover and follow these steps 1 Align the...

Page 81: ...ur system lets your NEC Versa communicate with other devices that also use infrared technology The IR port is Serial Infrared S IR Infrared Data Association IrDA compatible You can eas ily transfer files between your NEC Versa and an IR equipped desktop or print to an IR equipped printer without using cables appropriate drivers for printers required For the infrared technology to work you need to ...

Page 82: ...th IR equipped printers INCREASING SYSTEM STORAGE AND MEMORY As your needs grow and change you may need to add an optional hard disk drive with a greater capacity or additional memory Read this section 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 or adding a second hard disk...

Page 83: ...ush the drive cover release latch to the right while at the same time pressing the slide cover towards you Lift the cover up and off the system Removing the drive bay cover 4 Remove the hard disk drive as follows Using your fingers press down on the hard disk drive at the end clos est to the connector While maintaining pressure slide the drive towards the front of the system ...

Page 84: ...easing it from the system connector Doing so can damage the connectors Once the drive is disconnected lift the drive up and out of the system Removing the hard disk drive 5 Lower the new drive into the drive bay and align its connector with the hard disk drive connector in the system ...

Page 85: ...hard disk drive back and push firmly to secure the connection 7 Replace the cover as follows Align the two tabs on the drive cover with the two notches on the system chassis Slide the cover towards the center of the unit Gently push the cover until it snaps into place ...

Page 86: ...y to a maximum of 40 MB by installing one of the following memory cards in the system 4 MB memory card 8 MB memory card 16 MB memory card 32 MB memory card Use the following steps to install a memory card 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 in the preceding section Hard Disks to re move the hard disk drive 2 Locate the memory connector in the drive bay Note that the memory connectors are located below the ...

Page 87: ...the module into the drive bay Align the module with the system s connectors and push the module into the connectors 4 Replace the hard disk drive into the drive bay and align its connector with the hard disk drive connector in the system Replacing the drive ...

Page 88: ...of the unit Gently push the cover until it snaps into place Replacing the drive bay cover 7 Turn the system over and power on The system automatically configures the new memory The Setup summary screen will display the new amount INSTALLING OPTIONS The back and right side of your NEC Versa 4200 notebook provides indus try standard connectors so that you can integrate the following External monitor...

Page 89: ... Versa 4200 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 4200 1 Check that the NEC Versa is in Suspend mode or powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off NOTE The NEC Versa must be in Suspend mode or powered off while the monitor is b...

Page 90: ...Press the Fn and F3 function key combination to toggle between the LCD CRT or simultaneous display on both Printer You can attach a printer with either a parallel or a serial connector A paral lel printer connector has 25 pins a serial connector has 9 pins Some print ers come with both types of connectors Parallel Devices To install a parallel device such as a printer you need a cable with a male ...

Page 91: ... 2 Open the port cover on the back of the system and locate the parallel port 3 Align and connect the 25 pin parallel cable connector to the parallel port on the system Secure the cable with the screws provided 4 Align and connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on the device Lock the connector clips Connecting a parallel printer 5 Connect the power cable to the device and a proper...

Page 92: ...tall the appropriate printer driver through the Windows Control Panel Follow these steps to connect a serial device to your NEC Versa 4200 1 Check that both the NEC Versa and the devices 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 ...

Page 93: ...ard Mouse You can add a full size PS 2 style keyboard or mouse to your NEC Versa 4200 You can continue to use the system keyboard while an external key board is connected The GlidePoint is disabled when an external mouse is used If you want to attach both an external keyboard and a PS 2 style external mouse at the same time use the optional Versa Y connector For ordering information see the on lin...

Page 94: ...s Bar or powered off whenever you add or remove the keyboard Connecting an external keyboard to the system in Operating mode can damage the keyboard controller chip 2 Connect the keyboard mouse cable connector to the keyboard mouse port on the system Connecting an external keyboard mouse 3 Press the Suspend button again to resume Active mode The system immediately recognizes the keyboard mouse ...

Page 95: ... code scanner using a PS 2 style connector with your NEC Versa 4200 s Plug and Play feature You can still use the system keyboard while a scanner is connected To connect a bar code scanner follow the instructions under External Keyboard or refer to the documentation that ships with the bar code scanner External Audio Options The NEC Versa 4200 comes equipped with built in audio ports that let you ...

Page 96: ... feedback lower the volume Some feedback is caused by having the microphone and speakers too close to each other so moving the external audio option away from the unit may also help Docking the NEC Versa 4200 You can further enhance your NEC Versa 4200 s capabilities by connecting the notebook computer to an optional NEC docking station ...

Page 97: ...Bar or the Owner s Man ual in the on line NEC Versa 4200 InfoCenter for details about installing and using the PortBar CAUTION Do not use the tilt feet when installing the PortBar Doing so can damage the connector NEC Versa Docking Station 4000 The optional NEC Versa Docking Station 4000 lets you turn your portable computer into a desktop or a full blown multimedia workstation providing three inte...

Page 98: ... data on your NEC Versa change the setting to ON and your current password is erased Switch 3 Default setting is ON for the U S 83 key keyboard OFF is used for the United Kingdom and German 79 key keyboard Switch 4 Reserved for factory use Updating the BIOS Use the following steps to update your NEC Versa 4200 system BIOS with the BIOS Update diskette BUD If you are informed that the default BIOS ...

Page 99: ... switch to off to enable BIOS reprogramming 5 Replace the hard disk drive see the procedures listed previously in the Hard Disk Drive section and the compartment cover Now you are ready to begin the actual update procedure using the follow ing process to update the BIOS 6 Make sure that the computer is mobile not docked with AC power at tached but the system power is off Insert the BIOS Update dis...

Page 100: ...y installed BIOS version and the version of the new replacement BIOS Press any key to return to the Main Menu 10 Highlight the Install New BIOS option and press Enter 11 Press Y then press Enter After a brief pause a message appears tell ing you to remove the diskette in drive A 12 Remove the diskette and press any key to continue The utility updates the BIOS Power off your computer The next time ...

Page 101: ... through stereo speakers It handles MIDI files digital audio files and analog audio sources This means the NEC Versa 4200 recognizes WAV MID and AVI files The system is Sound Blaster Pro compatible Recording All information on a computer must be stored in digital form Analog audio signals from sources such as tape cassettes or music CDs must be digitized before being recorded and stored on disk Yo...

Page 102: ...ignals from external devices such as a tape deck a stereo CD player a docking station or a stereo tuner The Line In port has a mini type connector You may need an adapter to connect your input de vice to the NEC Versa 4200 through Line In 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 a CD ROM reader such as the NEC...

Page 103: ...phones the internal NEC Versa 4200 stereo speakers or external stereo speakers You can play WAV and MIDI files as well as CD audio You can adjust the volume through the software or with the volume control knob on the right side of the system The NEC Versa 4200 has Indeo Video technology playback of digital video files Using Headphones The NEC Versa 4200 headphone port delivers sound at half a watt...

Page 104: ...iles VIDEO The NEC Versa 4200 s super VGA TFT display has the industry s first high resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with 256 colors You get a sharp display on the Versa itself or projected onto an external CRT monitor The NEC Versa 4200 supports drivers for Microsoft Video for Windows This provides full screen full motion playback and MIDI support Using Digital Video Files With commercial video cap...

Page 105: ...s list VideoSaver The VideoSaver software package that comes preloaded on your system gives a variety of full screen video clips that you can use as screen savers Simply select VideoSaver from the list of screen savers in your Windows 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 Doubl...

Page 106: ...me before the VideoSaver is initiated use the up or down arrow to adjust the time 7 Click OK to accept The VideoSaver is now activated NOTE ScreenSaver only operates with AC power VideoSaver does not run with DC power in order to enhance the life of your battery XingMPEG Player Software XingMPEG Moving Pictures Experts Group Player program is a Windows application which lets you create and view pr...

Page 107: ...Using Multimedia 5 7 To access the XingMPEG player from Windows 95 select Start then XingMPEG Player ...

Page 108: ... 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 4200 almost any where Your system self adjusts to various power sources The United States Canada and most of Central and South America use 120 volt alter nating current AC Most other count...

Page 109: ...software NEC Versa 4200 Series Quick Reference AC extension cord NOTE When using a modem not shipped with the system outside the U S and Canada you may need an international telephone adapter You can buy this at an electronics supply store Preparing Your NEC Versa for Travel Here is what you should do before you leave home NOTE Speed the trip through airport security by carrying a charged system I...

Page 110: ...Back up your NEC Versa s hard disk Put your system into Suspend or Save to File mode so you can quickly boot up at the airport security check Fully charge all your batteries Tape your business card to your NEC Versa AC adapter and batteries ...

Page 111: ...l may be able to solve the problem yourself PROBLEM CHECKLIST First check the items in the following list If these items don t help see the table that follows the list Power is on to the computer The electrical outlet to which your AC adapter is connected is working Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device All cables are tightly connected The display setting is configured c...

Page 112: ...stment Adjust the control The system entered Suspend mode due to low battery power Check the Status bar for a half moon icon Plug in the AC adapter or replace the battery pack then press the Suspend button to resume operation Battery power does not last long Use power saving modes Information on the LCD screen is difficult to see Adjust the brightness control An optional component does not work Ma...

Page 113: ...f either condition is true the system displays an invalid configuration in formation message To continue start up procedures press F2 and run the Setup utility to set current system parameters 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 Whe...

Page 114: ...ight need repair General Failure Reading Drive A or Diskette Read Failure press F2 to run Setup Press any other key to retry boot Remove the diskette from drive A and press F2 to start the system from the hard disk Or insert a bootable disk in drive A and press F2 Non system disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready Remove the diskette from drive A and press any key to start the syst...

Page 115: ...lure Press F2 to start Setup Exit and save to update the 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 ...

Page 116: ...just send the Windows 95 Re store CD to the NEC Fulfillment Center and request the Restore CD for Windows for Workgroups The Windows for Workgroups Restore CD will be sent to you The Recovery CD gives you the following two options if you experience file corruption or loss of applications due to a system failure Restore Individual Files NEC lets you restore individual files in the DOS based or Wind...

Page 117: ...t File Recovery to restore all original files that were on the hard disk C from the Restore CD 3 Read the onscreen Restore Files explanation and press Alt C to con tinue 4 Press Alt Y if you are sure you want to continue 5 Read the onscreen license agreement and select I agree to continue 6 The System Refill screen appears Select Ok to start the file recovery procedure 7 The application files are ...

Page 118: ... restoration The following sections explain how to use the Restore Individual Files screen Complete all sections to restore your files Selecting Files Under Select files to restore select your files as follows 1 From the left dialog box highlight the directory that contains the files you want to restore 2 From the right dialog box highlight the files you want to use To restore all of the files lis...

Page 119: ...lete item in list This method lets you remove one item at a time To remove the entire list click Clear list Once the list is set continue to the next section Restoring the Files Complete the restoration process as follows 1 In the Restore the files listed area of the screen locate the two options Restore the files listed this option lets you proceed with the resto ration and continue to the next s...

Page 120: ... representatives will help you determine if this is your situation See Getting Help at the end of this chapter for the technical support telephone number System Recovery in DOS The System Recovery requires booting from the Restore CD Use the follow ing procedure to start the system recovery procedure The procedure takes about 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of your hard disk 1 Insert the Re...

Page 121: ...he operating system Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups remains the same as the one installed prior to performing the System Recovery For example if you chose Windows 95 as your initial operating system complete the installation procedures for Windows 95 Restoring System Files in Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups Restore application and operating system files to your hard disk as follows 1 Wit...

Page 122: ... 24 hours a day seven days a week NOTE If you purchased and are using this product outside the U S please contact the local NEC office or their dealers for the support and service available in your country When TSC receives a call from you a technician attempts to diagnose your problem over the telephone The technician determines if your problem re quires troubleshooting your system remotely with ...

Page 123: ...estore the original factory shipped version of the Windows 95 operating system If you have a 133 Mhz system and if you prefer the Windows for Workgroups Re store CD just send the Windows 95 Restore CD to the NEC Disk ette Fulfillment Center and request the Restore CD for Windows for Workgroups The Windows for Workgroups Restore CD will be sent to you NEC Customer Technical Support Center 800 632 4...

Page 124: ...s chapter to determine if you can solve the problem yourself within your company or through your NEC authorized dealer NOTE If you purchased and or are using this computer outside the U S please contact the local NEC office or dealer for the warranty available in your country Direct assistance is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call the Tech nical Support Center TSC at 1 800 632 4525 for th...

Page 125: ...have ready as much information as possi ble about the problem you are having including any error message that oc curred 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 ...

Page 126: ...hysical needs This information is based on ergonomics the science of making the workplace fit the needs of the worker Some nerve tendon and muscle disorders musculoskeletal disorders may be associated with repetitive activities improper work environments and in correct work habits Examples of musculoskeletal disorders that may be as sociated with certain forms of repetitive activities include carp...

Page 127: ...ook computer as your primary computer system at your home or office note the following recommendations use a separate external keyboard attached to your notebook computer use a separate external monitor attached to your notebook com puter ARRANGE YOUR EQUIPMENT Arrange your equipment so that you can work in a natural and relaxed posi tion Place items that you use frequently within easy reach Adjus...

Page 128: ... other adjustments discussed in this appendix are made Once all these adjustments are completed raise the armrests or adjust the forearm supports until they touch the forearms and allow the shoulder muscles to relax ADJUST YOUR INPUT DEVICES Note the following points when positioning your notebook computer or any external input devices Position your keyboard directly in front of you Avoid reaching...

Page 129: ...hould look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen or external monitor Position your screen or external monitor no closer than 12 inches and no further away than 28 inches from your eyes The optimal distance is be tween 14 and 18 inches Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away Blink often Position the screen or external monitor at a 90 angle to win...

Page 130: ... posture periodically and keep your hands and wrists warm NOTE For more information on workstation setup see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations ANSI HFS Standard No 100 1988 The Human Factors Society Inc P O Box 1369 Santa Monica Cali fornia 90406 PRE EXISTING CONDITIONS AND PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS Pre existing conditions that may caus...

Page 131: ...ver one s work Contact a doctor 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 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 132: ...s Optional Expansion 1 slot Expandable in 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB or 32 MB increments Maximum of 40MB total Video RAM 1 MB Cache RAM L1 8 KB for code 8 KB for data L2 256 KB Read Only Memory ROM 256 KB x 8 bit Flash ROM Calendar Clock Year month day hour minute second maintained by internal back up battery Input Output Facilities Integrated industry standard interfaces Parallel 1 port 25 pin D sub Serial ...

Page 133: ...n Jack Stereo Line Out 1 port 3 pin Mini Pin Jack PCMCIA PC Card Slots Two slots for two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card 5 V or 3 3 V interface LCD Display SVGA Thin Film Transistor TFT CCFT Backlit Color Diagonal Size 10 4 inch Resolution 800 x 600 pixels Dot Pitch 0 26 mm Colors 256 18 bits Keyboard Membrane 83 keys with standard QWERTY key layout 79 keys for Inter national Function key...

Page 134: ...ct button Weight 320 grams or less Data Buffer Capacity 128 kilobytes KB Data Transfer Rate average sustained rate x6 speed 900 kilobytes KB second Data Transfer Rate programmed I O 16 7 Mbytes second maximum Burst Transfer Rate 16 7 Mbytes second PIO mode 4 Access Time 190 milliseconds MS average x6 speed Interface IDE ATAPI Photo CD Compatibility single multi session Hard Disk Drive Internal 2 5...

Page 135: ... on model under typical operating conditions Recharging Time 2 5 hours when the system is off Quick Charge 2 5hours or more depends on system usage when the system is on Normal Charge depending on system operation status Bridge Battery Fully charged backs up memory contents and system status for up to 5 minutes under Suspend mode Dimensions System Width 11 69 297 mm Depth 9 4 inch 240 5 mm Height ...

Page 136: ...ncondensing Storage Temperature 4 F to 104 F 20 C to 40 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing Options for the NEC Versa 4200 6x CD Rom Option Kit ships with the 133 MHz model NEC Versa 4000 AC Adapter NEC Versa 4000 Battery Charger NEC Versa 4000 DC Adapter NEC Versa 4000 HDD Cradle Pak NEC Versa 4000 Lithium Ion Battery Pak NEC Versa Docking Station 4000 NEC Versa PortBar 4000 NEC Versa Y Co...

Page 137: ... instructions du fabricant Battery Disposal Your bridge battery not your main battery is made of nickel cadium NiCd The NiCd bridge battery must be collected recycled or disposed of in an environmentally approved manner Your main battery made of Lithium Ion Li Ion and your CMOS lithium battery are not generally recyclable at the time of this publication The incineration landfilling or mixing of Ni...

Page 138: ...ations programs Software designed to perform specific functions like solving business or mathematical problems audio The range of frequencies that humans hear B base RAM Area of system memory between 0 and 640 kilobytes available to the user for operating system and application programs BIOS Basic Input Output System A collection of primitive computer routines usually burnt into ROM that controls ...

Page 139: ...ampling rate CD ROM reader A computer controlled device that reads high capacity optical discs and sends the output to the computer CD I Compact disk interactive A format for storing and handling data for the CD i video or karaoke compact disks The CDs are viewed as one big file via the XingMPEG player These files are not visible via the File Manager WfWG or Windows Explorer Windows 95 clock Elect...

Page 140: ...lue option or setting that the computer automatically selects until you direct it otherwise diskette A thin flexible platter coated with a magnetic material for storing informa tion diskette drive A magnetic drive that writes on and retrieves data from a diskette digital audio Recorded sounds such as speech and sound effects These are played back by the sound card s Digital to Analog Converter DAC...

Page 141: ...nd error message information or quickly select frequently used com mands H hard disk A rigid magnetic storage device that provides fast access to stored data hardware The electrical and mechanical parts from which a computer is made hertz Hz A 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 simul taneously for a particular ...

Page 142: ... 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 information and programs A computer has two types of memory read only memory ROM and ran dom access memory RAM menu A video display of programs or options microprocessor A se...

Page 143: ...controlling the playback of compressed MPEG files multimedia Computer technology that integrates 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 Non volatile memory in the Versa is a complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS chip which is backed up by an internal battery The backup battery pr...

Page 144: ...es PC Cards A credit card sized peripheral interface standard for portable devices Types of PC cards also known as PCMCIA cards currently offered by major vendors include fax modems LAN storage cards and wireless communica tions devices peripheral Input or output device not under direct computer control A printer is a pe ripheral device pixels Picture elements Tiny dots that make up a screen image...

Page 145: ...special conditions reset The process of returning a device to zero or to an initial or arbitrarily se lected condition resolution The degree of screen image clarity Video display resolution is determined by the number of pixels on the screen Resolution is usually specified in pixels by scan lines for example 640 by 480 See pixels RS 232C Standard interface for serial devices This port is sometimes...

Page 146: ...up to 256 colors and a graphics resolution of 640 by 480 pixels volatile memory Storage media that loses its data when system power is turned off Standard memory and memory that you add to the Versa are volatile memory See nonvolatile memory W warm boot Process of resetting the computer without turning off the power through keyboard input pressing Ctrl Alt and Del keys simultaneously or the reset ...

Page 147: ...1 4 12 care 4 13 input 5 2 loading 4 13 Cleaning your NEC Versa 1 24 CMOS battery 1 21 CompuServe 2 13 D Direct technical support 7 12 Diskette drive 1 8 Docking station 4 31 E Entering setup 3 1 ESS audio 2 15 Expansion port 1 10 Extended battery life 1 20 External audio options 4 29 bar code scanner 4 29 F Function keys 4 3 H Hard disk 4 16 Hard disk drive bay 1 12 release latch 1 11 replacing 4...

Page 148: ...rus 2 14 Memory module connectors 4 20 slot 1 12 Microphone 1 4 1 11 MIDI files 5 4 Monitor port 1 9 Mouse port 1 9 MS DOS 2 4 Multimedia applications 5 5 audio 5 1 digital files 5 4 microphone 5 3 mixing 5 3 recording 5 1 using animation files 5 4 using external speakers 5 4 using headphones 5 3 using internal speakers 5 3 video 5 4 N NEC diskette creator 2 6 utilities 2 6 battery gauge 2 7 NEC d...

Page 149: ... 3 Suspend 6 3 Precautions AC adapter 1 21 Lithium Ion battery 1 22 Preparing your NEC Versa for travel 6 2 Printer 4 25 Problem checklist 7 1 R Recharging the battery 1 16 Removing a new password 3 8 Replacing the battery pack 1 17 Restore CD 7 6 7 7 7 8 7 9 7 10 7 11 7 12 7 13 how to use 2 7 7 6 individual files 7 6 individual files in DOS 7 7 individual files in Windows 95 7 7 system recovery i...

Page 150: ...3 5 T Technical support center TSC 7 12 Traveling checklist 6 2 with your system 6 1 U Unknown battery status 1 6 1 16 Updating the BIOS 4 32 Using keyboard lock 3 8 LCD panel controls 4 1 the CD ROM reader 4 9 the NEC VersaGlide 4 4 the setup utility time date 3 5 V VersaBay II 4 7 installing a device 4 9 release latch 1 13 removing a device 4 7 4 8 VersaGlide 1 7 adjustments 4 5 tips 4 5 Video c...

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