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Introducing the Software 2-1

Introducing the Software

This chapter introduces you to the software that comes with the NEC Versa
6000, including:

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

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Online Help

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NEC Utilities

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Setup

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Battery Gauge Utility

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Backup Utility

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Phoenix

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PowerPanel™

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Other Software

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CardWizard™

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Official Airline Guide (OAG™)

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LapLink

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Netscape Navigator

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CompuServe

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America Online

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McAfee Anti-Virus

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VideoSaver

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Faxworks™ with Voice and Data Communications

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MediaMatics Arcade™ MPEG Player

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XingMPEG Player™

Summary of Contents for VERSA 6000 Series

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

Page 2: ...apter 4 Using the NEC Versa 6000 for an understanding of NEC Versa 6000 features and functionality You ll also master procedures for connecting external options like headphone microphone or speakers Chapter 5 Using Multimedia for steps on integrating video and sound clips into impressive presentations Chapter 6 Traveling with Your NEC Versa 6000 lists valuable tips for getting the most out of your...

Page 3: ... keyboard for example Ctrl Alt or Enter Text that you must type or keys that you must press are presented in bold type For example type dir and press Enter RELATED DOCUMENTS See the following documents for additional information on your NEC Versa 6000 notebook computer Your NEC Versa 6000 Quick Setup sheet Your NEC Versa 6000 Quick Reference card Depending on the operating system installed the Win...

Page 4: ...und the System Right Side 1 10 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 16 Determining Battery Status 1 17 When to Change the Battery 1 17 Battery Handling 1 18 Replacing the Battery Pack 1 18 Battery Precautions 1 22 NEC VersaBay II Battery and Adapter Kit 1 24 Extending Battery Life 1 24 Using the...

Page 5: ...7 Official Airline Guide 2 7 LapLink 2 8 How to Use LapLink 2 8 McAfee Anti Virus 2 10 WebSCAN 2 10 VideoSaver 2 10 FaxWorks with Voice and Data Communications 2 11 MediaMatics Arcade MPEG Player 2 11 XingMPEG Player 2 11 Online Services 2 11 America Online 2 12 CompuServe 2 12 Netscape Navigator 2 12 3 Using Setup Setup Utility 3 1 How to Enter Setup 3 1 How to Use Setup 3 2 Looking at Screens 3 ...

Page 6: ...e 4 4 Making VersaGlide Adjustments 4 5 VersaGlide Tips 4 5 NEC VersaBay II 4 6 Removing a Device from the VersaBay II 4 7 Installing a Device in the VersaBay II 4 9 Customizing Your System with the VersaBay II 4 10 6X CD ROM Reader 4 11 CD Loading 4 12 CD Care 4 12 Card Bus PC Card Slots 4 13 Inserting a PC Card 4 14 Removing a Card 4 15 Connecting the Built In Modem 4 16 Downloading a File 4 17 ...

Page 7: ... Updating the System BIOS 4 41 5 Using Multimedia Audio 5 1 Recording 5 1 Line In 5 3 CD ROM Input 5 3 Microphone 5 4 Mixing 5 5 Playing Back 5 5 Using Headphones 5 6 Using the Built In Speakers 5 6 Using External Stereo Speakers 5 6 MIDI Files 5 7 Video 5 7 Using Digital Video Files 5 7 Using Animation Files 5 8 Multimedia Applications 5 8 VideoSaver 5 8 6 Traveling with Your NEC Versa 6000 Power...

Page 8: ...7 9 System Recovery 7 9 System Recovery in DOS 7 9 Restoring System Files in Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups 7 11 If You Need Assistance 7 11 Getting Help 7 11 NEC Warranty Non Warranty Repair Service 7 12 A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You A 1 Arrange Your Equipment A 2 Adjust Your Chair A 2 Adjust Your Input Devices A 3 Adjust Your Screen or Monitor A ...

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Page 10: ... look at the following Read Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment for guide lines that help you use your computer productively and safely Informa tion includes how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk of developing nerve muscle or tendon disorders Take the online System Tour to get acquainted with the NEC Versa 6000 The System Tour is in the Windows NEC Information group ...

Page 11: ...hitecture In addition your system provides a high performance hard disk drive diskette drive interchangeable 6x CD ROM reader Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA support and a fully op erational modem except in Asia and Europe that supports your analog or cellular phone As a multimedia system your NEC Versa also provides the tools needed to create and present impressive ...

Page 12: ...lor LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position Depending on your model the LCD provides an 11 3 inch Thin Film Transistor TFT Super Video Graphics Array SVGA display a 12 1 inch SVGA display or a 12 1 inch Extended Graphics Array XGA display Additional LCD panel features include Built in Stereo Speakers provide stereo sound for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure Br...

Page 13: ...operating status See a description of icons in the following section 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 Microphone allows you to record monophonic sound directly into your notebook computer Or use as a telephone receiver When using your Versa 6000 computer s telephony capability you...

Page 14: ...etaining data and system status You will find more detailed information on using Suspend mode in your online user s guide Power Button slide the power button to the right to power on and power off the computer The power button is a smart switch meaning that it recognizes when the system is in Suspend mode If in Suspend mode you cannot power off until you press the suspend button again to bring it ...

Page 15: ...es data to or retrieves data Caps Lock appears when caps lock is in effect Scroll Lock shows that scroll lock is in effect Num Lock appears when Num Lock mode is active Battery Status displays the percentage of battery power available Battery 1 appears when you have one or more batteries installed Battery 2 appears when you have an optional battery installed in the VersaBay II Keyboard The NEC Ver...

Page 16: ...diskette drive comes installed in the NEC VersaBay II on the front of your system You can use this diskette drive or remove it from the VersaBay II and replace it with the 6x CD ROM reader that also ships with your system It s your choice The VersaBay II lets you add options including an optional second Li Ion battery or an additional hard disk drive see Customizing Your System with the VersaBay I...

Page 17: ...t both a mouse and a keyboard at the same time Parallel Port Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other paral lel device The port is an Enhanced Parallel Port EPP The EPP stan dard provides you with a greater processing speed than the conventional parallel port It also supports bi directional and uni directional protocols Infrared Port This port lets you transfer files between your NEC V...

Page 18: ... port to connect an external modem or other serial device AROUND THE SYSTEM LEFT SIDE The left side of your NEC Versa 6000 has two slots for inserting two Type I or Type II PC cards formerly called PCMCIA cards You can also insert one Type III PC card The battery bay is also located on the left side of the unit The battery bay contains an eight cell Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that lets you run you...

Page 19: ...speakerphone and answering machine support It keeps you connected to the outside world Hard Disk Drive Bay and Cover Release Latch The hard disk drive bay contains the removable hard disk drive Depending on your NEC Versa s configuration it contains a 1 gigabyte GB 1 3 GB or 1 44 GB hard disk drive To access the hard disk drive simply turn the system over and lift up the hard disk drive bay cover ...

Page 20: ...udio sys tem to play or record Line In Lets you use another audio system like a home stereo as an input source Use a cable to connect to the Line Out port on the other audio system to record or play Microphone MIC Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic recording or amplification through the unit Plugging in an external microphone disables the built in microphone AC Power Port ...

Page 21: ...Contains the system s standard hard disk drive If you remove the hard disk drive you ll see two memory module connec tors for expanding system memory You ll also see four dip switch set tings These are explained in Chapter 4 Using Your NEC Versa 6000 NEC VersaBay II Release Latches These latches let you remove the option currently installed in the bay Battery Bay Contains the system s main battery...

Page 22: ...pack or an optional second battery pack the optional DC adapter connected to a car cigarette lighter Read the following sections for specific steps on powering on the system Using the AC Adapter Use the AC adapter and power cable that came with your NEC Versa to run your computer on alternating current AC power or to recharge the battery pack Use the AC adapter whenever a wall outlet is nearby Kee...

Page 23: ...er as follows 1 Connect the AC adapter cable to the power port on right side of your NEC Versa 6000 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 The AC power cable type that your system uses depends on the country your using it in Contact the local dealer to purchase the correct power cable Connecting the AC ad...

Page 24: ...e AC adapter This will allow heat to dissipate properly Powering on Power on the system as follows 1 Locate the latch on the front of the LCD panel press the latch up and raise the panel 2 Locate the power button and slide it to the right to turn on system power Powering on the system ...

Page 25: ... of the following Press the suspend button to put your system in Suspend mode remove the battery pack and replace it with a fully charged Li Ion battery Leave the battery pack in the system and connect your NEC Versa to the AC adapter and a wall outlet If you connect the system to AC power and continue to use it the battery recharges in approximately 2 5 to 7 hours If you connect the system to AC ...

Page 26: ...lem with the battery To return the battery to its normal state try the following remove and then reinstall the battery reinstall the battery in your NEC Versa and fully recharge the battery to 100 if the you are using a battery that has been in storage for an extended pe riod of time The battery percentage icon blinks under the following conditions When battery power is low the number icon blinks ...

Page 27: ...to the system after use Keeping system power on can degrade battery performance and shorten battery life Clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth when they get dirty Keep the battery out of the reach of children Replacing the Battery Pack Replace the battery pack installed in your NEC Versa system as follows NOTE Use Li Ion batteries in the NEC Versa computer for which they are designed Also i...

Page 28: ...Getting to Know Your NEC Versa 6000 1 19 2 Close the LCD and turn the system over 3 Release the battery cover latch and slide the battery bay cover away from the system Removing the cover ...

Page 29: ...C Versa 6000 4 Place a finger in the notch on the battery and lift the battery out of the system WARNING Always lift the battery out of the system by the notch Failure to do so can damage the battery terminals Removing the battery ...

Page 30: ... the new battery as follows Locate the grooves on the end of the battery opposite the terminals Align the grooves with the projections inside the battery bay Lower the notched end of the battery into the battery compartment Inserting the battery pack ...

Page 31: ...7 Turn the system over Battery Precautions To prevent accidental battery ignition rupture or explosion adhere to the following WARNING To avoid personal injury and property damage read these battery precautions on handling charging and disposing Li Ion batteries Keep the battery away from heat sources including direct sunlight open fires microwave ovens and high voltage containers Temperatures ove...

Page 32: ... clean water Battery fluid can cause a skin rash and damage fabric If battery fluid gets into eyes DO NOT rub rinse with clear water im mediately and consult a doctor Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire There is a danger of ignition or explosion Recharging Battery Precautions Adhere to the following precautions when recharging the Li Ion battery Use only the NEC battery...

Page 33: ...ay is to keep the LCD backlight setting to Standard instead of Full You can toggle between these two settings by pressing the function keys Fn F5 Or slide the backlight control to a dimmer level You will find an extensive explanation of how best to apply the power man agement tools that your system offers in Advanced Topics in the online user s guide under the NEC Information group Other important...

Page 34: ...ist of Li Ion battery specifications In addition to this battery the CMOS battery and bridge battery also provide system power CMOS Battery This lithium battery provides battery backup and prevents data loss in the system s complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS RAM This memory area contains information on the system s configuration for exam ple date time drives and memory The CMOS battery l...

Page 35: ...apter Do not stack heavy objects on the computer Avoid moving the NEC Versa 6000 during system operation especially while the hard disk or diskette drive is being accessed When using the AC adapter make sure the power source falls within the system s compatible range of 100 240 volts AC Never use the AC adapter if the voltage falls outside of this range Watch for this when traveling to other count...

Page 36: ...ditions Maintain storage temperatures between 4 F and 104 F 20 C and 40 C CAUTION If the temperature of the NEC Versa suddenly rises or falls for ex ample when you move the system from a warm place to a cold place vapor condenses 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 tem p...

Page 37: ...6000 These cleaners are usually high in alkalinity which is measured in pH Using these cleaners can cause the plastic surface to crack or discolor LCD screen Carefully wipe the LCD screen with a soft cloth or a screen wipe designed for that purpose Special screen wipes are available through your local computer dealer System case NEC recommends that you carefully wipe the case with a slightly damp ...

Page 38: ... or the Windows for Workgroups op erating system with MS DOS Online Help NEC Utilities Setup Battery Gauge Utility Backup Utility Phoenix PowerPanel Other Software CardWizard Official Airline Guide OAG LapLink Netscape Navigator CompuServe America Online McAfee Anti Virus VideoSaver Faxworks with Voice and Data Communications MediaMatics Arcade MPEG Player XingMPEG Player 2 ...

Page 39: ...cluding a Desktop with room to maneuver a Taskbar for quick navigation between open windows plug and play features online networking functions and more When you choose to install Windows 95 the following icons are loaded on your desktop My Computer provides access to drives printers the control panel and network features Inbox lets you access the Microsoft fax and mail software as well as Microsof...

Page 40: ...ter Windows Games Gives you a way to practice your VersaGlide skills or just re lax Applications Includes any applications that Windows detects on your hard disk during installation NEC Information Includes online topics specific to the NEC Versa NEC customer support and Windows and DOS NEC Utilities Includes small programs written by NEC to help you manage your NEC Versa computer See the online W...

Page 41: ... tour of the system pointing out components switches software and utilities Take the tour to become comfortable with your new NEC Versa 6000 Basics Basics describes the NEC Versa 6000 main features how to travel with the system use power management and care for the system Basics also includes a glossary Advanced Topics Advanced Topics covers specific areas such as adding options changing setup set...

Page 42: ... purchased the computer outside the U S please contact a local NEC office or dealer for the warranty program in your area The Windows QuickStart 3 11 Guide This online book provides lessons on using Microsoft Windows which runs on the NEC Versa 6000 This file is available only when you choose the Windows for Workgroups 3 11 operating system The MS DOS 6 2 2 QuickStart Guide This online book offers...

Page 43: ...In addition online help assists you in making appropriate set tings Battery Gauge Utility Communicates battery power remaining PowerPanel PowerPanel lets you view and control a variety of system settings related to power use and conservation Access PowerPanel from the NEC Utilities group See Chapter 3 Using Setup for a discussion of PowerPanel In addition PowerPanel has an extensive online help ac...

Page 44: ... software company for a free copy of the most current information 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 city destination city and date If you have a preferred airline you can also enter its name The service then lists all the flights ...

Page 45: ...nk even bridges the communication gap between Windows 3 11 and Windows 95 systems LapLink offers the following features File Transfer lets you move or copy files between computers To speed file transfer LapLink compares files being updated and transfers only the changed information Remote Control gives you access and control over a remote computer Activity you perform on a local system such as key...

Page 46: ...e you the following con nection options Balloon help displays each button s function Connect over cable Connect over wireless Connect over modem Connect over network Connect over dial up network Once communication is established between systems the LapLink win dow is displayed 3 Select the procedure you want to use by pressing one of the last three buttons in the LapLink toolbar at the top of the ...

Page 47: ...data and files that you import from Web sites before loading the files onto your system If the data or files contain viruses WebSCAN warns you and lets you cancel the action 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 VidSaver from the list of screen savers in your Windows ...

Page 48: ...epending on the service selected Some online services give you a free trial period Before choosing and registering for an online service make sure your mo dem is connected to a working phone line in Asia and Europe the system does not ship with a built in modem The line must be an analog line If you are unsure what type of line you have call your local telephone company Access online services prel...

Page 49: ...e Internet has to offer If you are running the Windows for Workgroups operating system start Netscape with the Netscape icon in Windows If you are running the Windows 95 operating system you will need to use the Netscape Navigator Install program in the Windows 95 Programs menu to install Netscape Navigator The Install program includes the Internet Wizard and Netscape Navigator Setup Choose the In...

Page 50: ... at power on Just press F2 when the following prompt appears Wait for startup or press ESC to view POST or press F2 for BIOS 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 bee...

Page 51: ...tte B Internal Hard Drives Master C 1 GB Slave None Docking Station Hard Drives Master None Slave None Boot Docking Station IDE Configure the IDE adapter Item Specific Help Item Specific Help 09 24 07 07 07 1996 1 44 MB 3 1 2 Not Installed Enabled Disable No F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item Select Menu Change Values Enter Select _ F9 Defaults for Page F10 Previous Values Sub Menu Menu Bar The top line...

Page 52: ... screen PgUp PgDn Displays the previous next page of the current screen if scrollable 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 ...

Page 53: ... the click of an icon NOTE The internal modem is not available in Asia and Europe The modem settings listed below do not apply to Asia and Europe Setup Parameters PARAMETER DEFAULT SETTING ALTERNATE SETTINGS Main System Time System Date Diskette Drive A Diskette Drive B HR MIN SEC MO DAY YEAR 1 44MB 3 5 Not Installed 1 2MB 5 25 Not Installed 1 44MB 3 5 1 2MB 5 25 Internal Hard Drives Master Enable...

Page 54: ...f 30 per sec sec Unidirectional Enhanced EPP Bi directional Reconfigurable Disabled Disabled On 2 6 10 13 19 22 27 per sec 1 sec Sound Enabled Reconfigurable User Specified Disabled Advanced Sound Setup is only available when User Specified is selected When Disabled is selected Sound Power is Off Sound IRQ Low 8 bit DMA High 16 bit DMA Docking Station MPU 401 Docking Station Joy Stick 5 1 5 Reconf...

Page 55: ...20 25 30 34 min Off Off Off Off Full On Visible only when notebook is docked For Windows 95 the initial setting is Reconfigurable Selecting Select Default Values in the Exit menu sets these settings to the defaults listed here Do not use Reconfigurable with non plug and play systems such as Windows for Workgroups or DOS Doing so disables the device Can be in the docking station or VersaBay II Main...

Page 56: ... performance and energy conservation using parameters including the following NOTE Some operating systems such as Windows for Workgroups and Windows 95 have their own power management software which overrides CMOS settings In this case be sure to set your desired power management settings accordingly Power Management Under AC Normally whenever AC power is con nected to the NEC Versa 6000 power man...

Page 57: ...e power Slot power cannot be turned off if a card is installed in the slot NOTE Another way to toggle between the power settings described above is using function key FnF7 Press FnF7 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 FnF7 overrides the settings you made on the Power Savings...

Page 58: ...even characters long Then as prompted reenter your password for verification Write your password down and keep it in a secure place in case you forget it 4 Press Enter to return to the Security screen 5 If you want to require the password each time you start your system move the cursor to Password on boot and select Enabled 6 If you want to require the password each time the system resumes from Su...

Page 59: ...0 system gives you a tool that simplifies changing the system configuration settings discussed previously in this chapter including power management Use the VersaGlide to move the cursor over the desired icon and select the icon with a touch of the left selection button The purpose of PowerPanel is to provide a quick and easy way to change from one setting to the next as your location varies And i...

Page 60: ...nd good performance Maximum performance On the road provides best perform ance and good battery life Reviewing PowerPanel Default Command Settings The following table describes additional command icons in the PowerPanel provided by NEC PowerPanel Default Command Settings ICON SETTING WHEN TO USE IR back Work requires enabling the rear IR port Volume high During a presentation Video LCD off Using a...

Page 61: ...e tab and then select a profile If you wish when you switch from battery to AC power you can continue to use the profile that was previously active Simply press the Disable Pro file switch Customize Use the Customize menu to change PowerPanel settings 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 p...

Page 62: ...ou start your system the parameter settings you entered on the Power Savings screen in Setup are in effect NOTE If you set the Power Savings parameter in Setup to Power Management Off no power management is in effect at start up For example even if you set the Video Timeout parameter to 10 min utes the length of time both the keyboard and the mouse remain in active before the screen is turned off ...

Page 63: ...der the PC card slots the modem not available in Asia and Europe IR ports In addition this chapter focuses on installing options expanding hard disk space and memory and if appropriate updating the system Basic In put Output System BIOS LCD When you open your NEC Versa 6000 notebook LCD you ll notice the brightness control and speakers Slide the brightness control up to make your screen brighter S...

Page 64: ...ions are described after the figure Keyboard Function keys Twelve function keys F1 through F12 are available on the NEC Versa 6000 keyboard These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Six keys are preprogrammed with dual functions which are printed in blue on the key Function keys are application driven See the specific application s user guide for information about how ...

Page 65: ...here you want On the screen the cursor is a blinking underline block or vertical line depending on the application The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted Typewriter keys The typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters Those keys that have blue printing on them behave differently when combined with con trol keys or the Fn key Numeric Keypa...

Page 66: ...nds on the applications you are running NEC VERSAGLIDE The NEC VersaGlide is an easy way to control the cursor with your finger Lightly glide your finger across the NEC VersaGlide and the cursor follows You can select items in one of two ways Double tap your finger on the VersaGlide Double click the left button this is the primary button VersaGlide features Try both ways and decide which you prefe...

Page 67: ...rs an autocentering 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 online help button for details about configuring your VersaGlide VersaGlide Tips Follow these basic ergonomic tips while working Use a light touch on the VersaGlide surface Set ...

Page 68: ...alled in the bay However if you choose you can remove the diskette drive and install the 6x CD ROM reader pack that also ships with your system Locating the VersaBay II In addition to the CD ROM reader the VersaBay II accepts the following options a second battery pack a second hard disk drive See the Options Catalog or your authorized NEC dealer for details about these VersaBay II options ...

Page 69: ...e in the Setup utility Also check that the switch on the back of the reader is set to the right positioned next to the S for Slave If you install a hard disk drive from a Versa model E V M or P in the VersaBay II it becomes the master drive from which the system boots 1 Make sure the NEC Versa 6000 is powered off all options are discon nected and the LCD panel is closed 2 Turn the system upside do...

Page 70: ...ch towards you until the drive pops part way out of the unit 6 Continue to hold the latch near the front of the system to the left and pull the device the rest of the way out of the system NOTE If you release the front latch before completely removing the device the device casing catches on the inside of the latch Releasing the device ...

Page 71: ...m Your system must be powered off before removing or inserting devices in the VersaBay II NOTE To use a hard disk drive in the VersaBay II the drive must be connected to the appropriate adapter See the Options Catalog or your authorized NEC dealer for details about the Hard Disk Drive Adapter Kit 1 Align the CD ROM reader in the VersaBay II and push it in until it locks into place Inserting the CD...

Page 72: ...h the system boots Add another hard disk drive or second Li Ion battery pack as follows 1 Remove the standard diskette drive or CD ROM reader from the Versa Bay 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...

Page 73: ...ultisession Photo CDs and standard audio CDs The CD ROM reader operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music This allows you to get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video CD ROM reader features are shown in the following figure Descriptions of these features follow 6x CD ROM reader Release Button ejects the CD tray Press this button...

Page 74: ...00 when the indicator is lit CD Loading To insert a CD into the CD ROM reader follow these steps 1 Press the release button The CD tray emerges from the reader door 2 Put your CD printed side up into the circular impression in the tray 3 Push the CD tray in until it clicks shut NOTE Some CDs vibrate when playing This does not effect the CD ROM reader CD Care When handling CDs keep the following gu...

Page 75: ...al on the disc Chemicals and cleaners can damage the disc Card Bus PC Card Slots Your NEC Versa 6000 notebook integrates two card bus slots for inserting two Type I or Type II PC cards You can also insert one Type III PC card NOTE This 32 bit CardBus structure is backward compatible but also accepts new CardBus cards Using the system s card bus slots you can add optional PC cards and con nect exte...

Page 76: ...e to do so may cause some cards to overheat and damage the card or the system 1 Align the card so that the 68 pin connector points towards the slot 2 Slide the card into either slot A low tone followed by a high tone lets you know that the card is fully inserted and recognized If you turn off the sound through Setup or the PowerPanel no sound is emitted Other two tone sequences such as high then l...

Page 77: ... firmly out of the slot NOTE PC cards draw power even when not in use To save energy press the button to disconnect the card when it is not in use You can leave the card in the slot while it is disconnected for easy stor age Or remove PC cards from Windows 95 system as follows 3 From the screen select My Computer then Control Panel 4 Select the PCMCIA icon 5 Select the PCMCIA card to remove and se...

Page 78: ...a cellular phone cable from a com puter store NOTE The NEC Versa 6000 is not a cellular phone If you want to take advanatge of your system s cellular connector you will need to use your own cellular phone Use the following steps to connect the standard phone cable to your analog phone NOTE The Australian version of the NEC Versa 6000 does not have cellular phone support 1 Locate the analog phone c...

Page 79: ... software loaded on your system to download a file send and receive faxes and make a phone call NOTE System not equipped with a built in modem in Asia and Europe Downloading a File To receive data from an outside source such as the NEC Bulletin Board System BBS complete these steps 1 Double click the FaxWorks icon in the program group 2 Double click the Call Center icon 3 Click Terminal to start d...

Page 80: ...int menu go into Printer Setup for example in MS Word select Printer Change the current printer selected to FX WORKS on COM 2 2 Select OK 3 The FaxWorks Send Fax menu appears Create the facsimile cover sheet as follows Type in the company or person s name telephone number and ad dress Choose the cover sheet type Select Basic Select Note Type in a brief cover sheet message Under Schedule select ASA...

Page 81: ...want to answer the call If a fax machine is calling the system automatically receives the fax In Call Center select New Faxes to view the fax Connecting a Cellular Phone Follow these instructions to connect your cellular phone to your NEC Versa 6000 cellular phone connector This procedure requires an optional cellular phone cable NOTE Cellular phone support does not come standard with models sold ...

Page 82: ...al the number as follows Click the phone icon in the left most corner of the FaxWorks Call Center menu Select speakerphone from the menu Use your mouse to select the phone number on the telephone keypad As you select a number it appears in the keypad box to the left Select Dial NOTE The built in microphone located near the suspend button picks up your voice at a comfortable distance You do not hav...

Page 83: ...s bar When you are receiving a call you will see the following message window appear near the center of your screen Answer Call The FaxWorks speakerphone menu appears To end the call select Hang Up 4 To check for messages using your notebook s answering machine fea ture Open the Call Center in FaxWorks The top two boxes tells you how many messages you have To listen to new messages select Play New...

Page 84: ...he back port is enabled However if you dock your system to the optional Docking Station 6000 the back IR port is automatically disabled and the front IR port is enabled For the infrared technology to work you need to follow these guidelines position the NEC Versa 6000 no more than three feet way from the IR peripheral device you are using also make sure there is no greater than a 30 angle between ...

Page 85: ...saBay II Adding a second hard disk drive is described in the section Customizing Your System with the VersaBay II NOTE NEC Versa 6000 hard disk drives can be used in other NEC notebook computers such as the NEC Versa 2000 and 4000 Series systems However hard disk drives from earlier models can only be used in the VersaBay II Check the top of the hard drive for a blue dot If the the drive case has ...

Page 86: ... 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 CAUTION Do not lift the drive out of the system before releasing it from the system connector Doing so can damage the connectors...

Page 87: ...the drive is disconnected lift the drive up and out of the system Removing the hard disk drive 5 Lower the new drive into the drive bay and align its connector with the hard disk drive connector in the system Inserting the hard disk drive ...

Page 88: ...ace the cover as follows Align the three tabs on the drive cover with the three notches on the system chassis Slide the cover towards the center of the unit Gently push the cover until it snaps into place Replacing the drive bay cover 8 Turn the system over power on and run Setup to check the new configu ration ...

Page 89: ...y to a maximum of 48 MB by installing one of the following memory modules in the system 8 MB memory module 16 MB memory module 32 MB memory module Use the following steps to install a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 in the preceding section Hard Disk to re move the hard disk drive 2 Locate the two memory module connectors in the drive bay Locating the connector ...

Page 90: ...le into the drive bay Align the module with the system connectors and corner tab Inserting the memory module 4 Press the module into the connectors CAUTION Only press the module directly over the connectors Pressing else where can damage the module ...

Page 91: ...e drive bay and align its connector with the connector in the system Push the hard disk drive firmly to secure the connection Replacing the drive 6 Replace the cover as follows Align the tabs on the drive cover with the slots on the system chassis Slide the cover to the right Push the cover until it snaps into place ...

Page 92: ...r NEC Versa 6000 notebook provides industry standard connectors so that you can integrate the following External monitor Printers parallel and serial External keyboard External mouse External bar code scanner External audio options In addition NEC offers the following optional equipment developed to work specifically with your NEC Versa 6000 NEC Versa 6000 Series docking station NEC Versa PortBar ...

Page 93: ...must have a 15 pin connector for the system Follow these steps to connect an external monitor to your NEC Versa 6000 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 being connected 2 Open the port cover on the back of the system 3 Attach the 15 pin cable connector ...

Page 94: ... properly grounded wall outlet 5 Follow any setup instructions in the monitor s user s guide 6 Turn on power to the monitor 7 Press the Suspend button to resume Active mode or power on the NEC Versa 6000 Press the Fn F3 function key combination to toggle between the LCD CRT or simultaneous display on both ...

Page 95: ...r for the system and for most parallel printers a Centron ics compatible 36 pin connector NOTE When you connect a printer be sure to install the appropriate printer driver through the Windows Control Panel Connect a parallel device to your NEC Versa 6000 as follows 1 Check that both the NEC Versa and parallel device power are off 2 Open the port cover on the back of the system and locate the paral...

Page 96: ...vice Lock the connector clips Connecting a parallel printer 4 Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall outlet 5 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 97: ...w these steps to connect a serial device to your NEC Versa 6000 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 4 Align and connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port on the ...

Page 98: ...e an external keyboard is connected If you want to attach both an external keyboard and a external mouse at the same time use the optional NEC Y adapter For ordering information see the online Options Catalog Follow these steps to connect an external keyboard mouse to your system 1 Press the Suspend button on the NEC Versa Check that the system is in Suspend mode CAUTION Make sure the NEC Versa is...

Page 99: ...ctive mode The system immediately recognizes the keyboard mouse After you connect an external keyboard you can use both the built in key board and external keyboard simultaneously Only the numeric keypad on the external keyboard works in this case NOTE For instructions on connecting an external keyboard or external mouse to a docking station see the user s guide that came with your docking station...

Page 100: ... is connected To connect a bar code scanner follow the instructions under External Keyboard External Audio Options The NEC Versa 6000 comes equipped with built in audio ports that let you record and play sound Connect audio jacks like a microphone headphones or external speakers to the audio ports as follows 1 Locate the audio port that you want to use 2 Plug the jack into the port on the side of ...

Page 101: ...wing Monitor Port External Diskette Drive Port Parallel Port Serial Port Keyboard Port Mouse Port Line Out Port DC In Port Keep the PortBar 6000 in your office connected to peripherals while you take your NEC Versa 6000 on the road See the instruction sheet that comes with the PortBar or the online Advanced Topics for details about installing and using the PortBar NEC Versa Docking Station 6000 Th...

Page 102: ... only Switch 1 BIOS Flash Protection Switch The default setting is ON Change the setting to OFF when you update your system s basic in put output system or BIOS flash memory See Updating the BIOS next to complete this procedure Switch 2 Password Override Switch The default setting is OFF For example if you forget your password and cannot access the data on your NEC Versa change the setting to ON a...

Page 103: ...etermine this If you are informed that the default BIOS needs an upgrade to receive a copy of the BUD contact the NEC Versa Diskette Fulfillment Center at 800 842 6446 or NEC Customer Service and Support 800 632 4525 Fax 508 635 4666 You should only use the BIOS upgrade diskette for your specific model NOTE If you purchased and are using this computer outside the U S please contact a local NEC off...

Page 104: ...rocedure using the follow ing steps 6 Make sure that the computer is operating under AC power and that the power is off Insert the BIOS Update diskette into diskette drive A 7 Power on the computer with the diskette in drive A The computer boots and automatically loads the utility A message similar to the following appears FLASH ROM EQUIPPED WARNING The BIOS Update Procedure is about to begin pres...

Page 105: ...y 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 you power on your computer you will have the latest NEC Versa 6000 computer BIOS ...

Page 106: ...nd analog audio sources This means the NEC Versa 6000 recognizes WAV MID and AVI files The system is Sound Blaster 16 compatible Recording All information on a computer must be stored in digital form Analog audio signals from sources such as tape cassettes or music CDs must be digitized before being recorded and stored on disk You can make recordings from two classes of audio input line level and ...

Page 107: ...hone port only records in mono sound To record stereo plug the cable into the Line In port 4 Use the VersaGlide to press the play button on the screen The play button has a red circle in the middle 5 On the next screen enter a file name under the Record to File section If you want to change settings this screen offers Mixer button and a Set tings button See the online help for information about us...

Page 108: ...alog signals 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 6000 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...

Page 109: ...on the CD control panel to stop the CD To listen to the sounds you ve recorded use the VersaGlide to press the play button at the top of the screen Microphone You can capture and record sounds through the internal microphone on the NEC Versa 6000 or through an external microphone that connects to the system through the microphone port You can record voice overs for narrations for narration reminde...

Page 110: ... you want to copy Press the Play button to check the por tion you ve selected 3 From the Edit menu select Copy 4 Open the file where you want to add the sound clip and position your cursor where you want the clip to go 5 From the Edit menu select Paste Mix A mixer dialog box appears 6 Select the channels that you want used when copying the sound on the clipboard into the receiving file See the onl...

Page 111: ...nes plug in through the headphone jack located on the right side of the NEC Versa 6000 Adjust the volume with the audio software on the NEC Versa 6000 If the software sets the volume to medium the knob controls volume from low to medium If software sets the volume to high the knob controls vol ume from low to high Using the Built In Speakers The NEC Versa 6000 has built in stereo speakers that are...

Page 112: ...00 pixels The NEC Versa 6000 comes with the Microsoft Video for Windows player Your system has hardware assisted MPEG which supports full motion full screen MPEG video In Windows for Workgroups the Xing player gives you MPEG capabilities in Windows 95 the Mediamatics Arcade player gives you MPEG capabilities Access either the Microsoft or the MPEG video player as follows 1 Open the Media Player in...

Page 113: ...d add interest to an otherwise static presentation Authoring packages let you pull all the elements of your design into an exciting interactive multimedia presentation For example 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 VidSaver from the list of screen savers in your Windows list ...

Page 114: ...and select Videos 3 Press the Preview button to see the current video clip selected To modify the video settings press the Settings button The settings screen shows the available video clips and gives you options to Rearrange the order in which the clips appear Mute the sound Preview the videos available ...

Page 115: ...ase you have an electrical outlet handy This saves battery power for when you really need it Take along any application or data files on diskette that you might need POWER CONNECTIONS With the right accessories you can run your NEC Versa 6000 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 c...

Page 116: ...numbers for your software NEC Versa 6000 Series Quick Reference AC extension cord NOTE When using a modem outside the U S and Canada you might need an international telephone adapter You can buy this at an electronics supply store 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 Inspectors...

Page 117: ... 3 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 batteries Tape your business card to your NEC Versa AC adapter and batteries ...

Page 118: ...lows 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 adjusted properly If using battery power check that the battery pack is properly inserted and fully charged T...

Page 119: ...An optional component does not work Make sure the component is securely installed or connected Verify that the system parameter for the I O port configuration is set correctly in Setup The Suspend Resume button does not work A disk drive might be busy Wait until the disk drive stops and try again The NEC Versa may be connected to a docking station Some power management functions do not work when t...

Page 120: ...is diagnostic test is called the Power On Self Test POST If the system finds a problem during the POST the system displays an error message If this happens fol low the instructions in the POST error message table POST Error Messages MESSAGE WHAT TO DO Diskette drive A or B failure or Drive A does not work or is not properly connected Drive A is the diskette drive No Floppy Drive Check that drive A...

Page 121: ... to update the parameters Time of day not set run Setup Set the time and date using Setup Exit and save Setup changes to update the parameters System CMOS Checksum Bad run Setup or Press F1 to resume F2 to setup Press F2 to enter Setup Under Exit set the default values Under Main set the date and time Save your changes and exit Fixed disk configuration error Start Setup Exit and save to update the...

Page 122: ...e repeatedly pressed the F2 key when trying to enter Setup If the error message remains the keyboard may need repair USING THE RESTORE CD If you are running the Windows 95 operating system you can use theWin dows 95 Restore CD that comes with your NEC Versa 6000 to restore sys tem software If you selected the Windows for Workgroups operating system and want to complete the Restore procedure you ne...

Page 123: ... Recovery CD NOTE Remember to complete the Restore procedure in Windows for Workgroups you need to exchange the Windows 95 CD that ships with your system for the appropriate Windows for Workgroups Re store CD Call the NEC Diskette Fulfillment Center at 1 800 842 6446 for information on receiving the Windows for Workgroups Re store CD Restoring All Application Files in DOS Restore all application f...

Page 124: ...he CD ROM reader e icon The NEC System Restore screen appears In Windows for Workgroups select the Tools directory Next select Safetycd exe The rest of the procedure is the same for both operating systems as de scribed in the following steps NOTE To complete the Restore procedure in Windows for Work groups you need to exchange the Windows 95 CD that ships with your system for the appropriate Windo...

Page 125: ...s and selects all the files listed To restore only some of the files listed click the file or files you want This highlights the appropriate file or files 3 Once your files are highlighted select the appropriate button under the list The buttons include Add selected files to list click this button to add the selected files to the list of files to be restored Clear all selections click this button ...

Page 126: ...ts you proceed with the resto ration and continue to the next step Go the next step to complete the restoration Cancel click this option to cancel the restoration This returns you to the NEC System Restore menu 2 To proceed with the restoration click Restore the files listed When the restoration is completed a file restore message appears 3 Click OK 4 If you replaced any Windows system files exit ...

Page 127: ...very procedure The procedure takes about 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of your hard disk NOTE To complete the Restore procedure in Windows for Work groups you need to exchange the Windows 95 CD that ships with your system for the appropriate Windows for Workgroups Restore CD Call the NEC Diskette Fulfillment Center at 1 800 842 6446 for information on receiving the Windows for Workgroups ...

Page 128: ...op erating system The 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 di...

Page 129: ...the license agreement 7 Select Refill from System Restore CD 8 When the process completes press Enter and remove the Restore CD Reboot your system and reset system parameters 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 call the NEC Technical Support Center TSC toll free at 1...

Page 130: ...omer Technical Support Center 800 632 4525 For assistance in resolving problems that arise while using your NEC Versa 6000 notebook computer NEC Customer Service 800 632 4525 Fax 508 635 4666 Spare parts ordering warranty claims repair services and service authori zations NEC FastFacts U S and Canada 800 366 0476 International 708 860 9500 x2621 Automated fax service that offers product brochures ...

Page 131: ...wing support Preinstalled software toll free phone support for 90 days from your first phone call After the initial 90 days get preinstalled software support for a fee System hardware toll free phone support for three years after the date of purchase standard warranty For hardware support after the 3 year warranty get system hardware support for s fee Before calling please have ready your system n...

Page 132: ... physical needs This information is based on ergonomics the science of making the workplace fit the needs of the worker Some nerve tendon and muscle disorders musculoskeletal disorders may be associated with repetitive activities improper work environments and in correct work habits Examples of musculoskeletal disorders that may be as sociated with certain forms of repetitive activities include ca...

Page 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...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 136: ...n workstation setup see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations ANSI HFS Standard No 100 1988 The Human Factors Society Inc P O Box 1369 Santa Monica Cali fornia 90406 PRE EXISTING CONDITIONS AND PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS Pre existing conditions that may cause or make some people more suscepti ble to musculoskeletal disorders include the foll...

Page 137: ...amping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numb ness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr David Rempel of the Uni versity of California San Francisco Ergonomics Program and Mr M F Schneider of HUMANTECH Inc Ann Arbor Michigan ...

Page 138: ...ved access Optional Expansion 1 slot Expandable in 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB or 64 MB in crements Maximum 80 MB Video RAM 2 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 I O Facilities Integrated industry standard interfaces Parallel 1 port 25 pin D sub ...

Page 139: ... 1 port 3 pin Mini Pin Jack DC In 1 port for AC adapter cable Main Battery Type Lithium Ion Li ION eight cell Output Voltage 14 4 V Capacity 2 600 mAh Battery Life Approximately 2 4 hours depending on model with power management features enabled Recharging Time Approximately 2 5 hours when the system is on or off Speakers 2 built in 1 5 watts W each with a maximum 3W output 16 bit stereo 44 1 Khz ...

Page 140: ...lors 256 000 18 bits 12 1 inch high resolution active matrix Extended Graphics Array XGA color display Resolution 1024 x 768 Dot Pitch 0 24 mm Colors 256 000 18 bits Keyboard Membrane 83 keys with standard QWERTY key layout 79 keys for Inter national Function keys 12 keys Cursor Control keys 8 keys arrow keys arranged in inverted T layout Numeric keypad embedded Fn key function key for ROM based k...

Page 141: ...Formatted 1 GB Track to track seek rate 4 ms Average seek time 13 ms read 14 ms write Revolutions per minute 4000 Data transfer rate 16 6 MB sec Media data rates 53 9 33 6 Μbps 1 35 GB Hard Disk Drive Specifications Unformatted 1 35 GB Formatted 1 3 GB Track to track seek rate 3 ms Average seek time 13 ms read 14 ms write Revolutions per minute 4200 Data transfer rate 16 6 MB sec Media data rates ...

Page 142: ...a Transfer Rate 900 kilobytes KB second mode 1 1026 KB second mode 2 Burst Transfer Rate PIO mode 3 Access Time 190 milliseconds ms Memory Buffer 128 KB Interface IDE Photo CD Compatibility Multisession Photo CD Single Session Photo CD Video CD CS I CD I Ready CD G and CD Plus Power AC Adapter Input Voltage 100 to 240 volts V AC 50 or 60 Hz 1 0 A Output Voltage 18 5 V DC 2 45 A 45 5W Australia Eur...

Page 143: ... minutes under Suspend mode Dimensions System Width 11 69 in 297 mm Depth 9 49 in 240 5 mm Height 2 17 in 53 5 mm Battery Pack Width 3 5 in 89 5 mm Depth 5 2 in 134 5 mm Height 0 81 in 20 7mm Weight NEC Versa 6000 TFT 7 1 lb 3 22 kg Battery Pack 1 16 lb 527 6 kg Recommended Environment Operation Temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing Storage Temperature 4 F t...

Page 144: ...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 145: ...have been digitized at a high sampling rate CD ROM reader A computer controlled device that reads high capacity optical discs and sends the output to the computer clock Electronic timer used to synchronize computer operations CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor A chip that contains nonvola tile memory in the Versa CMOS is backed up by an internal lithium battery that preserves clock calen...

Page 146: ...te 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 digital sound A description of a sound wave that consists of binary numbers digitizing The proces...

Page 147: ...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 148: ... 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 149: ... 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 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 ...

Page 150: ... communications 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 port Provides the means for an interface between the microprocessor and external devices A cable connector is usually plugged into the port to attach the de vice to the computer processor In a computer a function...

Page 151: ...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 referred to as the serial port S scanner An optical device that reads printed material and converts it to a computer screen image...

Page 152: ...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 button The system returns to an initial or arbitra...

Page 153: ...ROM reader loading a CD 4 12 Cleaning your NEC Versa 1 28 CMOS battery 1 25 CompuServe 2 12 Customer service guide 2 5 D DC car adapter 1 24 Docking station 6000 4 39 E Entering setup 3 1 Expansion port 1 8 External audio options 4 38 External bar code scanner 4 38 F FnF7 3 8 Function key combinations 4 3 H Hard disk drive bay 1 10 1 12 Headphones 1 11 I Increasing system memory adding a memory mo...

Page 154: ...ultimedia digital files 5 7 microphone 5 4 mixing 5 5 recording 5 1 using animation files 5 8 using external speakers 5 6 using headphones 5 6 using internal speakers 5 6 video 5 7 Multimedia applications 5 8 N NEC utilities 2 6 NEC Versa 6000 InfoCenter 2 4 NEC Versa 6000 system specifications B 1 NEC Versa PortBar 6000 4 39 NEC VersaBay II 1 7 NEC VersaBay II release latches 1 12 O Official Airl...

Page 155: ...word 3 10 Replacing the battery pack 1 18 Restore CD how to use 7 5 system recovery in DOS 7 10 Restore individual files 7 6 Restoring individual files in DOS 7 6 Restoring individual files in Windows 95 7 7 S Security 3 8 Serial port 1 9 Setting an initial password 3 9 Setting system parameters 3 4 hard disk drive 3 7 peripherals 3 7 power savings 3 7 Setting time and date 3 6 Setting up a health...

Page 156: ...ng with your system 6 1 U UltraCare guide 2 5 Updating the BIOS 4 41 Using keyboard lock 3 10 Using LCD panel controls 4 1 Using the battery pack 1 16 Using the modem 4 18 Using the NEC VersaGlide 4 4 Using the setup utility time date 3 7 Using the speakerphone 4 16 Using Windows 95 2 5 V VersaBay II 4 6 customizing your system 4 10 VersaGlide 1 7 adjustments 4 5 tips 4 5 VideoSaver 5 8 Volume con...

Page 157: ...the manufacturer s instructions Battery Disposal Your bridge battery not your main battery is made of Nickel Metal Hybrid NiMH The 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 recyclable The incineration landfilling or mixing of Li ION and NiMH batteries with the mun...

Page 158: ...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...

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