NEC VERSA 6220 - SERVICE, User Manual

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Introducing the Software 2-7
GUIDE TO NECCSD UTILITIES
NECCSD provides several programs and routines designed to make your
NEC Versa run more efficiently. These programs are called utilities.
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup utility automatically configures your NEC Versa each time
you start it up. This utility is not accessible from Windows. To change set-
tings, press
F2
to access BIOS Setup when the screen displays the following
prompt at boot-up:
Press <F2> to enter SETUP
See Chapter 3, “Using BIOS Setup,” and Advanced Topics for a discussion
of the BIOS Setup utility. In addition, online help assists you in making
appropriate settings.
NEC Customize Utility
In Windows 95 systems, the NEC Customize utility installs NECCSD-
designed desktop features, including custom wallpaper and the automatic
running of McAfee antivirus software each time you boot.
Power Gauge Utility
The Power Gauge utility communicates the percentage of total battery
power remaining for one or two batteries.
In Windows 95, double click the battery icon that appears on the right side
of the taskbar to call up the power gauge. (If you are using AC power, the
icon appears as a plug.) If you simply move your cursor over the icon, it in-
dicates battery power percentage as balloon help.
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Click on the VersaGlide or mouse button to open the battery meter dialog
box that displays current power source, battery power remaining and op-
tions for status indicators.
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Click on the right VersaGlide or mouse button and select Adjust Power
Properties to customize the advanced power properties.
In Windows NT systems, double click the Power Profiler icon on the task-
bar.
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Click on the left VersaGlide or mouse button to open the battery page
that displays current status and alarm settings.