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Keyboard — 85 keys with the standard QWERTY-key layout. See
Chapter 4 for complete details. (Models purchased outside of the U.S.
ship with country-specific keyboard layouts.)
NEC VersaGlide — The NEC VersaGlide works like a standard com-
puter mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the VersaGlide to control
the position of the cursor. Use the selection buttons below the VersaGlide
to select menu items. VersaGlide settings and features are described in
detail in Chapter 4.
Microphone — A strategically positioned built-in microphone allows you
to record monophonic sound directly into your notebook computer. See
Chapter 5, “Using Multimedia,” for details about recording.
NEC VersaBay II™ — A 1.44-MB 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 10x 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 II” in Chapter 4.
!
CAUTION
Remember to power off your system before installing an option. Hot
swapping is not supported.
IR Port — The infrared (IR) port on the NEC Versa 6200MX lets you
send and receive information from other IR-equipped devices such as
printers or desktop computers. Using the LapLink
®
software, you can
transmit, receive, and gain access to files on a remote system. See
“LapLink” in Chapter 2.
Around the Back of the System
You’ll find system ports for connecting optional devices (like printers, a
docking station, or external monitor) on the back of your NEC Versa. These
ports are described following the figure.