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Solving System Problems 10-7

Beep Codes

Number of
Beeps

Error

Description

Processor Failure

The CPU on the motherboard
generated an error.

Gate A20 Failure

The keyboard controller may be bad.
The BIOS cannot switch to protected
mode.

Processor Exception
Interrupt Error

The CPU generated an exception
interrupt.

Display Memory
Read/Write Error

The system video adapter is either
missing or its memory is faulty. (This
is not a fatal error.)

ROM Checksum Error

The ROM checksum value does not
match the value encoded in the BIOS.

CMOS Shutdown
Register Read/Write
Error

The shutdown register for CMOS
RAM failed.

Cache Error/External
Cache Bad

The external cache is faulty.

If You Need Assistance

If you have a problem with your computer, first review the checklist and
troubleshooting table at the beginning of this chapter.

If you still have a problem, see Chapter 11, “Getting Service and Support,” for details
about contacting NECC.

Note

If you purchased and are using this product outside the U.S. or Canada,

please contact the local NECC office or their dealers for the support and service
available in your country.

Reference the booklet, “Getting Service and Support in Asia, Australia, and Europe,” to
find out how to contact the local office in your country.

Summary of Contents for VERSA FX

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Page 2: ...s system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NECC To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice Reproduction of thi...

Page 3: ...om of the System 1 15 2 Getting Started NEC VersaGlide 2 2 Making VersaGlide Adjustments 2 3 VersaGlide Tips 2 3 Power Sources for Your NEC Versa 2 3 AC Adapter 2 4 Connecting the AC Adapter 2 4 Powering On Your System 2 5 Main Battery Pack 2 6 Determining Battery Status 2 6 Low Battery Status 2 7 Returning the Battery to its Normal State 2 7 Extending Battery Life 2 7 Battery Handling 2 7 Replaci...

Page 4: ...lishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords 3 9 Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords 3 9 Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection 3 9 Moving the Hard Disk Drive 3 10 Power Management Setup 3 10 Boot Device Setup 3 13 Peripheral Setup 3 14 Other BIOS Setup Options 3 15 Managing System Power 3 15 Windows Power Management Properties 3 15 Power Schemes 3 16 Alarms 3 17 Power Meter 3 17 Advanced 3 17 Hibernate 3 ...

Page 5: ...he Product Recovery CD 4 9 Product Recovery CD Options 4 9 Full Disk Drive Restore 4 10 Partition Only Restore 4 12 System Diagnostics 4 13 5 Using the System Drives and Bays External Floppy Diskette Drive 5 2 Connecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive 5 3 Disconnecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive 5 4 External 24X CD ROM Drive 5 4 Using the CD ROM Drive with your NEC Versa 5 7 Using the ...

Page 6: ...e IR Port 6 10 Using the IR Port 6 10 7 Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel 7 2 Packing for Travel 7 2 Using Power Connections 7 3 Getting Through Customs 7 3 Using Your Modem 7 4 8 Using Peripheral Devices External Monitor 8 2 Parallel Devices 8 3 Disconnecting a Parallel Device 8 4 External Audio Options 8 4 USB Devices 8 5 9 Using Multimedia Audio 9 2 Recording 9 2 Microphone 9 3 Mixing 9 3 Pla...

Page 7: ...ssistance Center 11 5 A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You A 2 Arrange Your Equipment A 3 Adjust Your Chair A 3 Adjust Your Input Devices A 3 Adjust Your Screen or Monitor A 4 Vary Your Workday A 5 Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A 5 B Specifications System Components B 2 Memory Map B 7 Interrupt Controllers B 8 C Frequently Asked Questions Ext...

Page 8: ...nal floppy disk drive connecting the external CD ROM drive and installing memory modules Chapter 6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa for essential information about using PC cards and other communication features of the system Chapter 7 Traveling Tips for a variety of checklists to help you to prepare your notebook computer for getting through customs and using your modem when you are on the road ...

Page 9: ...owing format Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life 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 keyboard for example Ctrl Alt or Enter Text that you must type or keys that you mus...

Page 10: ... card provides an easy to carry reference to LED meanings controls function key combinations and NECC help numbers The quick reference card does not ship with some systems purchased outside of the United States and Canada The NEC Info Center is a fully navigational pdf document containing multimedia elements a full search capability and all of the information about your NEC Versa that you find in ...

Page 11: ...EC Versa Before You Begin About Your NEC Versa FX Notebook Around the Front of the System Around the Back of the System Around the Left Side of the System Around the Right Side of the System Around the Bottom of the System ...

Page 12: ...s ready to go To get started do the following Read Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment for guidelines that help you use your computer productively and safely Information includes how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk of developing nerve muscle or tendon disorders Take the online Tour to get acquainted with the NEC Versa s information resources The Tour is part of the...

Page 13: ...ks together with the latest Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI architecture In addition your system provides a high performance hard disk drive an external floppy disk drive an external CD ROM drive and 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 NEC Versa FX notebook computer To get com...

Page 14: ...splay LCD panel LCD Panel Your NEC Versa FX comes with a 12 1 inch color Thin Film Transistor TFT SuperVideo Graphics Array SVGA panel that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position To adjust the viewing angle gently tilt the LCD panel into position To adjust the LCD panel brightness press the Fn F8 and Fn F9 functions keys For more details about using the system s function keys see the to...

Page 15: ...F Operating Status LEDs C LCD Panel G NEC VersaGlide D Email Internet Keys Keyboard 83 keys with the standard QWERTY key layout Models purchased outside of the U S and Canada ship with country specific keyboard layouts Stereo Speakers Provide stereo sound for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure The built in sound system also supports 3D sound which simulates the latest surround sou...

Page 16: ...ut Key Launches your dial up networking connection if not connected to a LAN and Microsoft Internet Explorer For details about configuring your Internet Connection and modifying the shortcut keys see Chapter 6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Email Internet keys A Email Shortcut Key B Internet Shortcut Key Power Button Slide the Power button to the right to power on power off and to resume from S...

Page 17: ...s data to or retrieves data from the internal hard disk drive Caps Lock lights when Caps Lock is in effect Scroll Lock lights when Scroll Lock is in effect Num Lock lights when Num Lock mode is active NEC VersaGlide The NEC VersaGlide works like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingertip over the VersaGlide to control the position of the mouse pointer Use the selection buttons below the ...

Page 18: ... in the system while retaining data and system status Go to Start Shut Down Standby to put your system into Standby mode Use the Power button in the following ways Slide the Power button to the right to power on Slide the Power button to the right to resume from Standby mode and proceed with normal operation Hold the Power button in place for 4 or more seconds to power off the system power overrid...

Page 19: ...n F7 No function when Windows 98 configured for Advanced Configuration Power Interface ACPI mode Fn F8 increases the LCD panel brightness Fn F9 decreases the LCD panel brightness Fn F10 increases the system speaker volume Fn F11 decreases the system speaker volume Fn ScrLk toggles the Num lock function Fn Pause break Fn Left Win right Windows key Numeric keypad Pressing NumLk on the keyboard activ...

Page 20: ...change their functions To use control keys press and hold the Control key while pressing another key For example press Ctrl c means to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter c How the key combination works depends on the application you are running Typewriter keys The typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters Keys with blue printing on them behave diff...

Page 21: ...n when the system is in Standby mode Lights yellow blinks when in Standby mode to indicate that battery power is at 8 capacity or less Lights amber blinks when in Standby mode to indicate that battery power is at 3 capacity or less Battery Charging LED lights to indicate battery charging activity Lights amber when the primary battery is charging Blinks amber to indicate an error The primary batter...

Page 22: ...onnect external headphones or speakers to your NEC Versa Plugging in headphones disables the built in system speakers External 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 Around the Back of the System The back of your NEC Versa offers the following features...

Page 23: ...C LAN Cable Jack RJ 11 Jack Connects the internal modem to an analog telephone line AC Power Port Attaches the NEC Versa to a DC power source such as the AC adapter or the optional DC auto adapter LAN Cable Jack Connects the optional LAN adapter cable that ships with your system if your system equipped with a LAN cable jack to your system and to a local area network LAN Not available in all system...

Page 24: ...ight side features A USB Ports C USB Port B CD ROM Port D Kensington Lock USB Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB ports allows you to connect up to 127 USB equipped peripheral devices printers monitors scanners etc to your NEC Versa CD ROM Port Connects the external CD ROM drive Kensington Lock Provides added security by installing an optional Kensington Lock ...

Page 25: ...odule Bay Stores the system s memory modules Battery Bay Release Latch Releases and removes the system s main battery System Feet Heightens the system to allow proper ventilation Main Battery Supplies power when the system is not connected to an AC power source Vents Allow your system to cool properly and maintain a safe operating temperature Always keep the vents unobstructed to allow proper syst...

Page 26: ...2 Getting Started NEC VersaGlide Power Sources for Your NEC Versa AC Adapter Main Battery Pack System Batteries System Care ...

Page 27: ...gle click of the primary mouse button Double tap to the touchpad equivalent to a double click of the primary mouse button Click and hold then drag your finger across the VersaGlide touchpad equivalent to a click and drag of the primary mouse button Slide your finger along the right side of the touchpad to scroll your document or screen VersaGlide features A Touchpad C Right Button B Left Primary B...

Page 28: ...lide at a comfortable height Keep your forearms parallel to the floor Your wrists should be relaxed and straight While using the keyboard and VersaGlide keep your shoulders and arms as relaxed as possible Take regular breaks from the computer to rest your eyes Perform stretching exercises to relax your fingers hands wrists forearms and shoulders See Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment...

Page 29: ...er The AC adapter has no user replaceable or serviceable parts inside Dangerous voltage in the AC adapter can cause serious personal injury or death The AC adapter is intended for use with a computer and must meet EN609050 standards Connecting the AC Adapter Note The AC power cable type that your system uses depends on the country where you are using it Contact the local dealer to purchase the cor...

Page 30: ...adapter that comes with your NEC Versa FX Although other adapters look similar using them can damage your system Powering On Your System Power on the system as follows 1 Locate the latch on the front of the LCD panel slide it to the right and raise the panel 2 Locate the Power button and slide it to the right to turn on system power For additional information about Power control buttons and power ...

Page 31: ...tery Determining Battery Status Your NEC Versa system provides tools to help you keep track of the main and an optional battery s power level If your system is configured default setting to display the power icon on the taskbar an electrical plug appears when the system is connected to an AC power source or a battery icon appears when the system is not connected to an AC power source Use the syste...

Page 32: ...or not you use your system Returning the Battery to its Normal State 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 Extending Battery Life While on the road it is important to be aware of the simple things you can do to extend the life of the system s main battery One wa...

Page 33: ...s Note Use the batteries in the NEC Versa computer for which they are designed Installing another manufacturer s battery or using a combination of very old and new batteries can deteriorate battery and equipment performance 1 Save your files exit Windows and turn off system power 2 Close the LCD panel and turn over the system 3 Slide the battery release latch toward the right side of the system an...

Page 34: ...ng Started 2 9 4 Continue to hold the battery release latch as you slide the battery out of the system Removing the battery A Battery Bay Connectors C Standard Lithium Ion Battery B Battery Bay Release Latch ...

Page 35: ... D Standard Lithium Ion Battery 6 Turn over the system Charging the Battery Charge the main primary battery and secondary optional battery by simply connecting your NEC Versa FX system to an AC power source To monitor the charging activity observe the battery charging LED on the front of the system The battery charging LED lights as follows Lights amber when the primary battery is charging Blinks ...

Page 36: ...puncture the battery Do not use a battery that appears damaged or deformed has any rust on its casing is discolored overheats or emits a foul odor Keep the battery dry and away from water Keep metal objects away from battery connectors Metal objects in contact with the connectors can cause a short circuit and damage If the battery leaks If the battery leaks onto skin or clothing wash the area imme...

Page 37: ...CMOS battery charges when your NEC Versa is connected to AC power The CMOS battery may discharge completely if the NEC Versa notebook remains unused for approximately two months Bridge Battery The bridge battery saves your system status in Standby mode giving you time to install a fully charged battery or connect to AC power when your battery charge becomes low The bridge battery should be replace...

Page 38: ...60 Hz AC Never use the AC adapter if the voltage falls outside of this range Watch for this when traveling to other countries Turn computer power off before attaching or removing non plug and play devices Do not push any foreign objects into the NEC Versa bays connectors and slots Do not set the computer on top of a magnetized area Doing so can destroy the data on your hard disk drive Some airline...

Page 39: ...torage area free from vibration and magnetic fields Keep the system and its components away from organic solvents or corrosive gases Avoid leaving the system and its components in direct sunlight or near heat sources Routine Cleaning Clean or dust your system as follows Never use harsh solutions household cleaners or spray cleaners that contain caustic materials on the NEC Versa computer These cle...

Page 40: ...3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Checking Setting System Parameters Managing System Power Updating the BIOS ...

Page 41: ...tem interrupts the Power On Self Test POST and displays the current CMOS RAM settings If the system detects an error during POST it prompts you with a double beep and a message Press F1 to resume If you press F1 the system enters BIOS Setup automatically If you want to fix the error carefully read the error message that appears above the prompt taking notes if you want and press F2 You will see th...

Page 42: ...n Menu After you press F2 the system displays the BIOS Setup Main Menu screen similar to the following BIOS Setup Main Menu Use the up and down arrow keys located on the lower right corner of the keyboard to toggle through the BIOS Setup menu items ...

Page 43: ... area lists parameters and their current settings Available Options and Help The right side of the screen This area lists alternate settings and Help text for each parameter Key Legend The bottom right corner of the screen These lines display the keys that move the cursor and select parameters Options that are grayed out are not available for the current selection ...

Page 44: ...screen displays the prompt Quit without saving F3 F4 Changes the screen color F10 Saves and exits the BIOS Setup Utility Checking Setting System Parameters The BIOS Setup Utility consists of a number of screens each representing a specific area of the BIOS The following tables list the BIOS parameters their factory default settings alternate settings and a description of each setting See the item ...

Page 45: ...r Defined Not installed Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Enabled Date Sets your NEC Versa s calendar month day and year The calendar clock is year 2000 compliant These settings remain in memory even after you turn off system power To set the date use the Tab or arrow keys to move from field to field Use the Fn PgUp or Fn PgDn key to change the numbers within each field System Memory Displays ...

Page 46: ... is reduced off or expanded on System Security Setup Use the System Security Setup to establish system passwords System Security Setup Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting s Security Mode Password Assign Supervisor Password Press Enter Assign User Password Press Enter Boot Password Required No Yes Resume Password Required No Yes Assign HDD Password Press Enter Internal HDD password Disabled...

Page 47: ...at the procedure to set the user password To initiate password protection while you step away from your system simply press Ctrl Alt Backspace The Caps lock and Scroll lock LEDs alternately flash indicating that you must enter a password to resume operation To establish password protection for resuming from Standby or Hibernation modes you must do the following Set a Windows password in Control Pa...

Page 48: ...ter The system prompts you to enter the password again to verify 6 Enter the user password and press Enter 7 Highlight and select Internal HDD Password and use the PgUp PgDn keys to enable the selection Follow this step to enable password protection for the internal HDD Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords To change hard disk drive passwords enter the System Security Setup highlight Internal HDD Pas...

Page 49: ...mine if the system has HDD password check the System Security Setup in the BIOS setup to see if there are provisions for establishing HDD passwords Power Management Setup Your Versa FX system ships with the Windows 98 operating system that uses the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI to control most power management functions through the Power Management Properties screen in Windows Fo...

Page 50: ...t to Custom 2 Resume alarm time is selectable when wake up from suspend alarm is set System Switch Sets the Power button as a power switch or a sleep button Power Management Under AC Specifies whether to enable power management features when AC power is in use When AC power is connected to your NEC Versa system power management is usually disabled If you enable this parameter the system automatica...

Page 51: ...time elapses from the time the system enters Standby mode to the time the system automatically enters Suspend mode LCD Suspend Allows you to Suspend Resume when the LCD panel is closed Not applicable in Windows 98 with ACPI Suspend Option Specifies either Suspend or Save to File STF when the LCD Suspend parameter is enabled For more details about using this parameter in Windows 98 see the section ...

Page 52: ...t Fnd IDE Floppy Network 2nd Boot Device 1 Floppy Disabled 1 st Fnd IDE CDROM 3rd Boot Device 1 1 st Fnd IDE Disabled Floppy CDROM Try Other Boot Devices Yes No 1 Bootable device when set to IDE hard drive Only one IDE device is allowed to be bootable Quick Boot Specifies whether the system performs all tests during system boot Silent Boot Specifies whether to display the NEC logo during the syste...

Page 53: ...Uni Dir EPP ECP IR Serial Port Disabled Auto PnP OS Setup 1 COM2 IRQ3 COM3 IRQ4 COM4 IRQ3 1 Appears only when configured by the Windows 98 device manager Note If you disable a device in Peripheral Setup you may not be able to enable or assign it using the Windows 98 device manager The device may not be listed in the Windows device list To control the device using the Windows device manager select ...

Page 54: ...er In the Windows 98 environment your NEC Versa manages its power resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI while the system is powered on using AC or battery DC power ACPI enables the operating system to manage the power given to each attached device and to turn off a device when not in use Take advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your system to Minimize batt...

Page 55: ...5 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never Turn off monitor Plugged In After 15 Minutes 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never Turn off monitor Running on batteries After 2 Minutes 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never Turn off hard disks Plugged In After 30 Minutes 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never Turn off hard disks Running on batteries After 3 Minutes ...

Page 56: ...Sound alarm Alarm Action Power level Hibernate Standby Shutdown none Low battery alarm Allows you to define a low battery alarm percentage notification and system action Critical battery alarm Allows you to define a critical battery alarm percentage notification and system action Power Meter The Power Meter screen displays the remaining battery power and charging status for the primary and seconda...

Page 57: ...er Meter icon displays on the taskbar Prompt for password when computer goes off standby Determines whether or not the system prompts for your Windows password when resuming from Standby When I close the lid of my computer Defines the system action when the LCD panel is closed When I press the Power button on my computer Defines the system action when the Power button is used Hibernate Use the Hib...

Page 58: ...e Power Management States It is important to recognize your system s behavior when in each of these power management states The following table describes the system behavior for each power management state Power Management Behavior LCD Timeout Standby STR Hibernate STF Default Setting 2 Minutes DC power 15 Minutes AC power 5 Minutes DC power 20 minutes AC power 30 minutes after Standby 1 2 Manuall...

Page 59: ... the BIOS Update Disable the BIOS Flash Setting Obtaining the BIOS Update If you are informed that the default BIOS needs an update contact NECC Support Services at 800 632 4525 Fax 801 981 3133 or access the web site www nec computers com to obtain a copy of the BIOS update Note If you purchased and are using this computer outside the U S or Canada please contact a local NECC or dealer in your co...

Page 60: ... BIOS Flash Switch Identifying the Switch Settings A six position dip switch is located on the bottom of the system in the memory module bay The following list identifies each switch setting and its function Switch 1 Password Override Switch The default setting is OFF If you forget your password and cannot access the data on your NEC Versa change the setting to ON and your current password is eras...

Page 61: ... Enabling the BIOS Flash Switch Before performing the BIOS update be sure to enable the BIOS flash switch Set switch 5 to ON before performing the BIOS update Follow these steps to enable the BIOS flash switch 1 Make sure the system is powered off and that no peripheral devices are attached ...

Page 62: ... BIOS Setup Utility 3 23 2 Turn over the system and locate the memory module bay Locating the memory module bay A Memory Module Bay Cover B Screw 3 Remove the screw and bay cover Removing the screw and bay cover ...

Page 63: ...can damage the system BIOS flash switch enabled Dip switches 2 3 4 and 5 set to On Note The system memory expansion slot is also located here Therefore if you need to install replace SO DIMM modules you might want to do so while the system is already disassembled 5 Replace the memory module bay cover and screw 6 Turn over the system 7 Follow the instructions later in this chapter Performing the BI...

Page 64: ...in Menu Use this option to check the currently installed BIOS version and the version of the new replacement BIOS Press any key to return to the Main menu 5 Highlight the Install New BIOS option and press Enter 6 Press Y and then press Enter After a brief pause a message appears telling you to remove the diskette from the file bay drive 7 Remove the diskette and press any key to continue The utili...

Page 65: ...4 Using the Operating System and Utilities Windows Introduction NEC Utilities Application and Driver CD NEC Info Center Partition Magic Product Recovery CD ...

Page 66: ...container in which to put and discard unwanted files or allows you to restore those same files back to their original location Set Up the Microsoft Network Provides a setup program that allows you to sign up for the Microsoft Network If you already have an account use this interface to sign on to the Microsoft Network Network Neighborhood Appears when your computer is connected to a network Use th...

Page 67: ... appear on the taskbar Use the cursor to hover over the icon and display its function right click the icon to display its menu options or double click the icon to launch it The following icons normally appear on the left side of the Windows 98 taskbar Internet Explorer Allows you to browse the Internet or view local HTML files Also access Internet Explorer under Start Programs Internet Explorer Ou...

Page 68: ...y HDPREPEZ Utility NEC Customize Utility In Windows 98 systems the NEC Customize Utility gives you the option to install or launch the Application and Driver CD Use this option to install a variety of software applications drivers utilities internet browsers and the NEC Info Center External Drive Connect Utility Use this option to take advantage of warm connecting the CD ROM drive to your NEC Vers...

Page 69: ...DPREPEZ utility see the HDPREPEZ TXT file in the NECUTILS HDPREP directory Using the HDPREPEZ Utility In Windows 98 run the HDPREPEZ utility if you increase the memory capacity in your NEC Versa beyond the factory installed base memory Follow these steps to run the HDPREPEZ utility 1 Go to Start Shut Down Restart the computer in MS DOS mode 2 At the c prompt type LOCK C and press Enter A message d...

Page 70: ...ver CD using NEC Customize with Windows 98 1 Insert the Application and Driver CD into the CD ROM drive 2 Double click the NEC Customize icon if necessary 3 Highlight Launch Application and Driver CD 4 Click launch The Application and Driver CD dialog box appears Application and Driver CD Dialog Box The Application and Driver CD dialog box consists of the following components Selection Tabs Locate...

Page 71: ...ine version of this printed user s guide Installing the NEC Info Center To install the NEC Info Center simply follow the instructions presented earlier in this chapter for launching the A D CD and installing the software For the most current version of the NEC Versa FX User s Guide periodically check our web site at http www nec computers com Uninstalling the NEC Info Center Use one of the followi...

Page 72: ...e C Use Partition Magic if you want to create multiple partitions and convert your hard disk drive to FAT 16 partitions Before using Partition Magic refer to the associated cautionary notes on the Application and Driver CD The cautionary notes contain important information about designating the partitions on the hard disk drive The partitions must be properly designated before using the Product Re...

Page 73: ...r over each selection on the NEC Product Recovery Utility screen to display a description of the selection in the window at the right side of the screen Restore System Select this option if you wish to restore your hard disk drive to its initial installation state Restore System allows you to restore your system in one of the following ways Full Disk Drive Completely rebuilds your hard disk drive ...

Page 74: ...inal factory installed files Only use the Full Disk Drive restore option if the preinstalled software is unusable Use the Product Recovery Utility to perform a Full Disk Drive restore as follows 1 Check the Product Recovery CD title and make sure that it is the correct CD for your NEC Versa computer and operating system 2 Power off your system before connecting the external CD ROM drive to your NE...

Page 75: ...has an exit option If you select Continue a screen with progress bars displays and lets you know the progress of the recovery Do not turn off or disturb the system during the recovery process 8 When the recovery process is complete you are prompted to remove the CD from the CD ROM drive and reboot your system 9 Press Enter click Reboot or press Alt R to reboot your system A series of hardware dete...

Page 76: ...ier in this chapter Use the Product Recovery Utility to perform a Partition Only restore as follows 1 Check the Product Recovery CD title and make sure that it is the correct CD for your NEC Versa computer and operating system 2 Power off your system before connecting the external CD ROM drive to your NEC Versa 3 Put the CD into the CD ROM drive tray close the drive door and reboot your computer 4...

Page 77: ...m 9 Press Enter click Reboot or press Alt R to reboot your system A series of hardware detection screens display the system reboots and the Windows Setup screen appears Follow the on screen instructions to set up Windows You are required to reenter your Microsoft license number System Diagnostics Use the System Diagnostics option to launch the Laptop Assurance Test LAT The LAT tests all system com...

Page 78: ...m When the LAT finishes a test summary displays on the LCD screen 8 Press any key to continue The LAT window displays with a variety of menu selections Use the arrow keys to highlight your selection and to display the detailed help text The LAT menu selections include the following Main Choose Automatic Test Interactive Test or Exit Level 2 3 and 4 Choose by individual component test System Inform...

Page 79: ...5 Using the System Drives and Bays External Floppy Diskette Drive External 24X CD ROM Drive External Drive Connect Utility Hard Disk Drive Memory Modules ...

Page 80: ...drive offers the following features which are described after the figure External floppy diskette drive and cable A Status LED E Floppy Diskette Drive Bay B Floppy Diskette Drive Connector F Floppy Diskette Drive Cable Connector C Floppy Diskette Drive G Floppy Diskette Drive Cable D Eject Button H FDD Parallel Port Connector Status LED Lights to indicate drive activity Floppy Diskette Drive Conne...

Page 81: ...se steps to connect the external floppy diskette drive to your NEC Versa FX system 1 Locate the external floppy diskette drive and cable that ships with your system 2 Attach the large cable connector to the connector on the floppy diskette drive 3 Attach the small cable connector to the FDD parallel port on the NEC Versa FX system Connecting the external floppy diskette drive A Floppy Diskette Dri...

Page 82: ... When your audio CD finishes playing the last track the CD ROM drive cover automatically opens The 24X CD ROM drive is fully compatible with Kodak Multisession Photo CDs and standard audio CDs Use the external 24X CD ROM drive in the following ways Connect the drive to the CD ROM port on the right side of the system to load and start programs When connected the CD ROM drive is assigned an availabl...

Page 83: ...ck Attach external headphones to listen to your audio CDs For stand alone use only Do not use this headphone jack when the CD ROM drive is connected to your NEC Versa Volume Control Increase or decrease the volume of your audio CDs Release Latch Use this latch to open the cover of the CD ROM drive and insert or remove a compact disc Status LED Lights green when powered on or connected to the NEC V...

Page 84: ...CD ROM drive cable to this connector to use the drive with your NEC Versa FX system CD ROM drive cable A CD ROM Cable B Release Clips C CD ROM Cable Connectors CD ROM Drive Cable Attach the CD ROM drive to your notebook computer Release Clips Squeeze these clips before pulling the cable away from the system port or diskette drive Cable Connectors Use either connector to attach the cable to the CD ...

Page 85: ... External Drive Connect Utility use the utility to connect the CD ROM drive to your system while the system is powered on For details see the section External Drive Connect Utility later in this chapter 1 Power off your NEC Versa 2 Locate the external 24X CD ROM drive and cable that ships with your system 3 Attach either cable connector to the CD ROM drive 4 Attach the other cable connector to the...

Page 86: ...n the cover Opening the CD ROM drive cover A Release Latch 6 Put your CD printed side up into the circular impression in the drive Inserting a CD 7 Close the drive cover 8 Run the setup installation program or other instructions provided with the software application to start or load the CD contents ...

Page 87: ... steps to use the CD ROM drive as a stand alone CD player 1 Disconnect the CD ROM drive from the NEC Versa FX system 2 Locate the CD ROM AC adapter accessory 3 Connect the CD ROM AC adapter to the AC Power port on the right side of the CD ROM drive 4 Connect the outlet plug of the AC adapter to an active electrical wall outlet 5 Follow steps 4 6 in the procedure Using the CD ROM drive with your NE...

Page 88: ...rints or dust from the disc by wiping it with a soft cloth Gently brush the cloth from the center of the disc toward the edge Avoid using benzene paint thinner record cleaner static repellent or any other chemical on the disc Chemicals and cleaners can damage the disc External Drive Connect Utility The NEC Versa FX supports warm connecting of the external 24X CD ROM drive extending the power of Pl...

Page 89: ...ide of your system without powering off the computer Use the External Drive Connect Utility as follows 1 If you have files open on the device you are planning to remove close them 2 Right click on the utility taskbar icon to display the menu 3 Highlight and click on the Disconnect or Connect Device option 4 A dialog box appears and lets you know that your system must be in a sleep state to remove ...

Page 90: ...comes unreadable use the Product Recovery CD to restore your system to its initial installation state For details about using the Product Recovery CD see Chapter 4 Using the Operating System and Utilities Memory Modules Your NEC Versa FX computer comes standard with 64 megabytes MB of random access memory RAM You can increase system memory to a maximum of 192 MB depending upon which SO DIMM you pu...

Page 91: ...these steps to install a memory module 1 Make sure that the system is powered off and that no peripheral devices are attached 2 Turn over the system and locate the memory module bay Locating the memory module bay A Memory Module Bay Cover B Screw ...

Page 92: ...14 Using the System Drives and Bays 3 Remove the screw and bay cover Removing the screw and bay cover 4 Locate the connectors and alignment key on the SO DIMM SO DIMM features A Connectors B Alignment Key ...

Page 93: ...e of the SO DIMM opposite the contacts until the lock tabs on the sides snap into place securing the module Installing the SO DIMM If you are replacing a SO DIMM and need to remove one that is already installed do so as follows Press the locking tabs away from the sides of the SO DIMM and hold while gently lifting on the edge of the SO DIMM When the edge of the SO DIMM pops up and is at approximat...

Page 94: ...ches are also located in the memory module bay Therefore if you need to set any system switches you might want to do so while the system is already disassembled The system switches are defined in Chapter 3 6 Replace the memory module bay cover and screw 7 Turn over the system and power on ...

Page 95: ...6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa PC Cards Mini PCI LAN Internal Modem Internet Connections IR Port ...

Page 96: ...nal physical component that protrudes beyond the traditional card size The extension can be as large as 40 mm deep by 9 65 mm high This extension provides room for additional electronics as well as a location for external connectors Type III Cards Type III cards are thicker 10 5 mm than Type II cards Type III card uses include advanced function I O cards with additional features such as wireless m...

Page 97: ...ory or storage card in an NEC notebook computer it appears as a unique drive as long as the system has an available interrupt for the card Other Cards Many other kinds of PC cards are available for notebook computers They include the following cards Global Positioning System GPS enables the tracking of remote units for example delivery trucks Serial adds an extra serial communications port Multime...

Page 98: ...Inserting a PC Card 3 Use the software preinstalled on your system to check PC card slot availability Look for the PC Card icon in the Control Panel or on the right side of the taskbar It shows which slot contains a PC card and which is empty Removing a PC Card Follow these steps to remove a PC card in Windows 98 1 Double click My Computer double click Control Panel and double click the PC card ic...

Page 99: ... a LAN adapter cable that is designed with a LAN port connector and an RJ 45 connector Follow these steps to take advantage of the internal mini PCI LAN 1 Locate the LAN port jack on the left side of the system and open the port cover 2 Connect the LAN port connector to the LAN port jack 3 Connect the RJ 45 connector at the other end of the LAN adapter cable to an RJ 45 cable Connecting the Mini P...

Page 100: ...rnal modem Connecting the Internal Modem Follow these steps to connect an RJ 11 telephone cable to the internal modem 1 Locate the RJ 11 telephone cable that ships with your NEC Versa Each end of the cable has an RJ 11 connector that plugs into a standard telephone outlet 2 Locate the RJ 11 port on the left side of your system and open the cover 3 Carefully plug the RJ 11 telephone cable into the ...

Page 101: ...onnection Wizard on your desktop to configure your system for email and internet access Sign up for a new account or configure your system to use an existing account The Internet Connection Wizard offers the following choices Sign up for a new internet account Take advantage of the Microsoft Internet Referral Service Transfer an existing internet account Manually configure an internet account or c...

Page 102: ...ut Key B Internet Shortcut Key Sending and Receiving Email Your NEC Versa FX system is equipped with an Email shortcut key located just above the keyboard The first time that you press the Email shortcut key the Internet Connection Wizard launches allowing you to configure your system for email access Once your internet connection is configured pressing the Email shortcut key launches your associa...

Page 103: ...7_Name Internet to an appropriate and corresponding identifier 6 Click File Save then File Exit to save your changes and exit the editor You are now ready to use your shortcut keys to launch the applications of your choice IR Port The IR infrared communication port on the front of your system lets your NEC Versa FX computer communicate with other devices that also use infrared technology The IR po...

Page 104: ...le Infrared Communication highlight Open to open the Infrared Monitor window or go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the infrared icon 2 Select the Options tab and place a check in the box labeled Enable infrared communication 3 Click Apply then click OK to close the Infrared Monitor window Using the IR Port Follow these guidelines when using the IR port to communicate with another ...

Page 105: ...7 Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Using Your Modem ...

Page 106: ...ly of the system Back up your NEC Versa s hard disk Insert a fully charged battery to make sure your system is ready to 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 If you run your system with battery power maximize battery life by using power saving features whenever possible Take along any applica...

Page 107: ...variety of customs regulations Plan wisely to get your NEC Versa notebook computer through customs by carrying the appropriate documentation to assure the customs agent that your system is not a recent purchase Travelers are often asked when returning to their home country whether or not they purchased the computer while outside of the country Sometimes the proof of purchase such as a bill of sale...

Page 108: ...outside of a hotel may require the addition of a 9 preceding the phone number string Be sure to modify your dial up connection as required To circumvent unusual dial tone sounds sometimes encountered in hotels you may have to modify a modem configuration setting to ignore the dial tone For details specific to your modem refer to the AT command section of your modem user s guide 3 Always check the ...

Page 109: ...8 Using Peripheral Devices External Monitor Parallel Devices External Audio Options USB Devices ...

Page 110: ...Check that power to both the NEC Versa and the monitor is off 2 Open the monitor port cover at the far left on the back of the system 3 Attach the 15 pin cable connector to the monitor port on the system Secure the cable connection with the screws provided Connecting a monitor 4 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 5 Follow any setup instructions in the ...

Page 111: ... Connect a parallel device to your NEC Versa as follows 1 Check that power to both the NEC Versa and the device is off 2 Open the FDD Parallel port cover on the left side of the system and locate the FDD Parallel port 3 Align and connect the 25 pin parallel cable small end connector to the port on the system and lock the connector clips 4 Align and connect the other end of the cable to the paralle...

Page 112: ...em port or the parallel device Failure to squeeze the release clips may result in damage to the cable connectors External Audio Options The NEC Versa 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 appr...

Page 113: ... include a digital camera scanner printer CD ROM drive modem mouse keyboard telephone or game device USB devices called USB hubs can serve as connection ports for other USB peripherals Only one device needs to be plugged into your NEC Versa Additional peripherals can be connected in a daisy chain configuration where one device is connected to another in a series Up to 127 devices can be connected ...

Page 114: ...9 Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications ...

Page 115: ...ng the microphone or feedback may occur The following procedure describes how to record using the Microsoft Sound Recorder and an external microphone plugged into the NEC Versa 1 To record using an external microphone attach an external microphone to the microphone port on the front of the system 2 Go to Start Programs Accessories Entertainment and select Sound Recorder 3 Specify the default sound...

Page 116: ...crophone volume to create soft background sounds to accompany a voice over or another more prominent sound Mixing lets you blend digital and MIDI audio files to get the final high quality soundtrack you want See the online help that is available with the Sound Recorder for more information Playing Back You can play back your recorded soundtrack through stereo headphones the internal NEC Versa ster...

Page 117: ...rated music and sound effects Using MIDI you can purchase a wide range of public domain and commercial recordings in MIDI format MIDI files require only a fraction of the storage space of digital audio files Video The NEC Versa FX computer features a dazzling TFT 16 million color high resolution display for sharp effective visuals on the NEC Versa or on an external CRT monitor The NEC Versa SVGA T...

Page 118: ...shing arrow or a flying logo Multimedia Applications A growing number of multimedia applications are available for PC users These multimedia software packages include graphics packages animation software and presentation authoring systems as follows Animation software allows you to create 3 D effects and 3 D titles and add interest to an otherwise static presentation Authoring packages let you pul...

Page 119: ...10 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Start Up Problems If You Need Assistance ...

Page 120: ...ly inserted Attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery If you have the AC adapter attached check that you are using a working electrical outlet LCD screen is dark and blank Power saving mode has shut off the backlight Press a keyboard key or move the mouse The built in LCD may not be selected Press Fn F3 once or twice to select the LCD video mode Screen brightness needs adjustment Use the Fn F8...

Page 121: ...llowing system component s changed since last suspend System Memory Do you want to B oot or P ower down Power down the system and reseat the memory If new memory was installed prior to manual STF remove new memory before resuming Start Up Problems The system displays an invalid configuration error message at power on when there are the following conditions the current configuration information doe...

Page 122: ...r Hard disk drive C does not respond Confirm that C hard disk type in Setup is correct C Drive Failure Hard disk drive C does not respond You may need to replace the hard disk drive Contact your NECC service representative for service Cache Memory Bad Do Not Enable Cache Cache memory is defective It must be replaced Contact your NECC service representative for service CH 2 Timer Error Most ISA com...

Page 123: ...te with the floppy disk controller Contact your NECC service representative to check all appropriate connections HDD Controller Failure The BIOS cannot communicate with the hard disk drive controller Contact your NECC service representative to check all appropriate connections INTR 1 Error Interrupt channel 1 failed POST Contact your NECC service representative for service INTR 2 Error Interrupt c...

Page 124: ...through a series of beeps All beep code errors except beep code 8 are fatal errors and do not allow the system to continue to boot If beep codes occur during POST check the items in the Problem Checklist at the start of this chapter verify that all the hardware is set up properly and securely connected and try rebooting If you still get a beep code go to the section If You Need Assistance at the e...

Page 125: ...IOS 10 CMOS Shutdown Register Read Write Error The shutdown register for CMOS RAM failed 11 Cache Error External Cache Bad The external cache is faulty If You Need Assistance If you have a problem with your computer first review the checklist and troubleshooting table at the beginning of this chapter If you still have a problem see Chapter 11 Getting Service and Support for details about contactin...

Page 126: ...11 Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information NECC Web and FTP Sites NECC Support Services NECC Customer Assistance Center ...

Page 127: ...ess tech support neccsd com NECC Customer Assistance Center 888 632 9128 Note If you purchased your computer outside of the U S or Canada please contact the local NECC office or their dealers for support and service If you have access to a telephone modem and or fax machine you can use these services to obtain information about your system at any time day or night seven days a week Not only do the...

Page 128: ...orm for your technical support questions a Reseller s area password accessible To access NECC s Home Page enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator URL in your browser http www nec computers com NECC FTP Site Use the Internet to access the NECC FTP file transfer protocol site to download various files video drivers printer drivers BIOS updates and Setup Disk files The files are essenti...

Page 129: ...tside the U S or Canada please contact your local NEC office or dealer for the support and service available in your country Email Fax to Support Services NECC Support Services offers technical support by email if you have internet access The email address is tech support neccsd com You can also fax technical questions to NECC Support Services if you have access to a fax machine or fax modem The f...

Page 130: ...for extended warranty and contract information spare parts ordering warranty claims repair services and service authorizations Direct assistance is available Monday through Friday from 8 30a m to 8 00p m EST Call the NECC Customer Assistance Center toll free at 1 888 632 9128 U S and Canada only ...

Page 131: ...lthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors ...

Page 132: ...isorders it is still unclear whether working at a computer causes such disorders Some doctors believe that using the keyboard and mouse may aggravate existing musculoskeletal disorders Note 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 Some people a...

Page 133: ...epth should allow your lower back to comfortably contact the backrest Make sure that the backs of your lower legs do not press against the front of the chair Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle between your thighs and lower legs is 90 or more Place your feet flat on the floor Only use a footrest when attempts to adjust your chair and workstation fail to keep your feet flat Be sure th...

Page 134: ...g them Keep your shoulders arms hands and fingers relaxed Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Correct placement and adjustment of the screen or external monitor can reduce eye shoulder and neck fatigue Check the following when you position the screen or external monitor Adjust the height of your screen or external monitor so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Your eyes should l...

Page 135: ...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 California 90406 Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Pre existing conditions that may cause ...

Page 136: ...ramping 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 137: ...B Specifications System Components Memory Map Interrupt Controllers ...

Page 138: ... Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI Random Access Memory Standard Main Memory 64 MB SDRAM SO DIMM Optional Expansion 1 slot Expandable in 32 MB 64 MB or 128 MB increments Maximum 192 MB Video Ram 2 MB SGRAM Cache Memory L1 KB code 16KB data 4 way set associate write back data L2 128 K built in Celeron 333 MHz operates at full core speed 4GB cacheable range Read Only Memory 512 KB x 8 bit Flash ...

Page 139: ...n Jack 5 watts per channel DC In 1 port for AC adapter cable USB port 3 ports 4 pin Modem 1 port 4 pin RJ 11 modular jack Speakers Two built in 1 watt W each with a maximum 3W output 16 bit stereo 48 Khz Sound BlasterPRO compatible MIDI Roland MPU401 UART Mode compatible ESS Solo1 PCI AudioDrive ESS 1946S PC Card Slots Two 32 bit card slots for two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card 5 V or 3...

Page 140: ...key functions Stroke 2 5mm Height 6mm Pitch 19mm External Floppy Diskette Drive Size 3 5 inch Capacity 1 44 MB formatted 2 MB unformatted Transfer Rate 250 to 500 K bps Number of tracks 160 Hard Disk Drive Specifications vary depending upon model Ultra DMA 66 support Capacity Internal 6 x or 12 x GB Drive height 9 5 mm Read write track to track seek rate 3 ms Average seek time 12 ms 14 ms Revoluti...

Page 141: ...CD I Ready CD G CD Plus CD DA CD EXTRN and CD ROM XA mode 2 Mini PCI LAN 10BASE T and 100BASE TX compatible IEEE 802 3 and IEEE 802 3u compliant 10 100 Mbps transmission rate 10 100M LINK and ACT diagnostic LEDs 56K Internal Modem V 90 data V 17 fax soft MMX optimized K56flex compatible SmartDAA technology V 80 synchronous access mode Power AC Adapter Input Voltage 100 to 240 volts V AC 50 or 60 H...

Page 142: ...tents and system status in Standby mode giving you time to install a fully charged battery or connect to AC power when your battery charge becomes low Dimensions Width 10 6 in 269 mm Depth 8 8 in 224 5 mm Height 0 9 in 24 5 mm Weight 3 38 lb 1 54 kg with the three cell Lithium Ion battery Recommended Environment Operation Temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensin...

Page 143: ...ion 0000 0000h 0009 FFFFh 640K System Application Memory 000A 0000h 000B FFFFh 128K Video Buffer RAM 000C 000h 000D FFFFh 128K Available for applications 000E 0000h 000F FFFFh 128K Upper ROM System and Video BIOS 0010 0000h 09FF FFFFh up to 160MB Extended Memory 000A 0000h FFEF FFFFh 128K Video RAM Frame Buffer FFF0 0000h FFF7 FFFFh 512K 1MB Extended BIOS FFF8 0000h FFF9 FFFFh 256K New Extended BI...

Page 144: ...rupt level assignments 0 through 15 in order of decreasing priority Priority Name Device 0 IRQ00 Internal Timer 1 1 IRQ01 Keyboard 2 IRQ02 INT from Controller 2 3 IRQ08 Real time Clock 4 IRQ09 Reserved for ACPI SCI 5 IRQ10 PC Cardbus LAN Video USB 1 6 IRQ11 Available 7 IRQ12 PS 2 Mouse NEC VersaGlide 8 IRQ13 Numeric Data Processor 9 IRQ14 Hard Disk Controller 1 10 IRQ15 Not Used 11 IRQ03 or IRQ04 ...

Page 145: ...C Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting Power Management Miscellaneous ...

Page 146: ...I can run in simultaneous mode The maximum resolution in simultaneous mode is 800 x 600 for SVGA TFT panels You can obtain higher resolutions if you connect a higher resolution external monitor and switch to CRT only mode How can I change my video drivers Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Display icon Click the Settings tab click Advanced Properties and click Change Click Sho...

Page 147: ...stance when a modem or network card is only supported in one slot This could be true in cases where the PC card firmware is being upgraded Read the release notes that accompany the upgrade Can I run two of the same type cards simultaneously Yes Windows 98 configures each card If they are both modems configure each for a different Com port and different available interrupts under the ports icon in ...

Page 148: ...nd yet I am unable to use the freed IRQs or I O address resources with my PC Cards To provide a stable platform free of conflicts NECC excluded some resources from PC card use Diskette Drive Why can t I boot from the diskette drive To boot from the diskette drive be sure that you have a diskette in the drive containing operating system files Be sure to check the Boot Device Setup parameters in the...

Page 149: ...s that best suits your needs To format high density 1 44 MB diskettes In DOS type format a and press Enter If you want a bootable diskette type format a s and press Enter What type of diskette do I use in my diskette drive Your NEC Versa FX ships with an external 1 44 megabyte MB diskette drive that uses 3 5 inch high density HD diskettes These diskettes are also called double sided high density D...

Page 150: ...d boot or go to Start Shut Down to shut down the computer If power is on turn the power off using the system unit Power button wait at least five seconds and then turn the power on Power Management Does my system come with power management features enabled Your system s default settings are configured with power management features enabled when on DC battery power and disabled when on AC power Use...

Page 151: ... File Hibernation provides the greatest power savings by putting the system into a maximum power shutdown When the system goes into STF mode it saves data and system status and then shuts off power to all components STF mode lets you save power without first saving your work Resuming from STF mode requires less time than performing a cold boot Your system must be configured for STF Hibernation In ...

Page 152: ...the time in the lower right corner of the screen Change the date and time as needed How do I speed up my application If the application you are using runs really slow close any other applications you are not using this should speed things up If your application still runs slow you might consider installing additional memory see Memory Modules in Chapter 5 Also refer to your operating system s docu...

Page 153: ...uest advice to create a boot disk This loads only the drivers necessary to run the game How do I find help in a Windows application If you need help in a Windows application click on a Help button or Help menu item Most applications provide online help If the application doesn t provide these try pressing F1 How do I save a file You save a file by selecting File then Save from the drop down menu I...

Page 154: ...d to verify that the IR serial port setting contains an available COM port and IRQ setting Check that both the sending and receiving system and device are using the same transmission software If you are transmitting underneath a fluorescent light try repositioning the system and device so that they are not directly under the fluorescent light Reference the IR setup online help for further informat...

Page 155: ...533 MBps and 1 07 GBps animation The art of making things appear to move in two dimensional 2 D or three dimensional 3 D space and making events happen over time applications programs Software designed to perform specific functions like solving business or mathematical problems audio The range of acoustic mechanical or electrical frequencies that humans hear B base RAM Area of system memory betwee...

Page 156: ...2 bit bus and bus mastering operation for improved adapter performance and can operate at speeds up to 32 MHz CD Compact disc A polished metal platter capable of storing digital information The most prevalent types of compact disks or those used by the music industry to store digital recordings and CDs used to store computer data Both types are read only which means that once the data is recorded ...

Page 157: ...cursor A movable image on the display screen that indicates where the next entered data appears D default A value option or setting that the computer automatically selects until you direct it otherwise digital audio Recorded sounds such as speech and sound effects These are played back by the audio circuit s Digital to Analog Converter DAC digital sound A description of a sound wave that consists ...

Page 158: ...technology that sends data at 4 0 Mbit second 4 million bits per second FM synthesis A technique for synthesizing sound that uses a combination of modulated sine waves to produce different waveforms function key The set of keys on the keyboard usually F1 through F12 that let you get help and error message information or quickly select frequently used commands H hard disk A rigid magnetic storage d...

Page 159: ...es two devices to communicate interrupt A special control signal from an I O device that diverts the attention of the microprocessor from the program to a special address K kilobyte KB 1024 bytes L LAN Local Area Network Laptop Assurance Test The Laptop Assurance Test LAT is a system diagnostic that tests a system s hardware components and boot records Tests are conducted automatically or interact...

Page 160: ... its own MIR Medium Infrared an infrared technology that sends data at 1 152 Mbit second 1 152 000 bits per second MMX A set of 57 multimedia instructions built into Intel s Pentium microprocessors MMX enabled microprocessors handle many common multimedia operations such as digital signal processing DSP that are normally handled by a separate sound or video card However only software especially wr...

Page 161: ...ginal information P page A type of message transmission in which a message is sent or received via modem to a paging device from a computer with paging communications software or telephone parallel interface Interface that communicates multiple data bits at a time parallel printer A printer with a parallel interface parameter A characteristic of a device or system partition Process of dividing mas...

Page 162: ...n interface between the microprocessor and external devices A cable connector is usually plugged into the port to attach the device to the computer processor In a computer a functional unit that interprets and executes instructions prompt A special symbol indicating the beginning of an input line Also a message that appears on the screen indicating that the user must take a certain action Q QWERTY...

Page 163: ... S scanner An optical device that reads printed material and converts it to a computer screen image serial interface An interface that communicates information one bit at a time serial printer A printer with a serial interface SIR Serial Infrared an infrared technology that sends data at 2 4 Mbit second 2 400 000 bits per second SO DIMM Small outline dual inline memory module A small circuit board...

Page 164: ...iding the video information into two separate signals one for color and the other for brightness When sent to a television s video produces sharper images and superior color definition T TFT Thin Film Transistor A type of NEC Versa LCD color screen that supports 256 colors U USB Universal Serial Bus This new external bus standard supports the connection of up to 127 peripheral devices such as mice...

Page 165: ...waveform A graphic representation of a sound wave as displayed on an oscilloscope which converts sound waves into electronic signals write To record or store information to a storage device X XGA Extended Graphics Array This high resolution graphics standard supports 640 x 480 1024 x 768 pixel and 16 million simultaneous colors XGA also supports non interlaced monitors Z zoomed video A direct high...

Page 166: ... CMOS 2 12 extending life 2 7 handling 2 7 inserting 2 10 main 2 12 optional 2 12 precautions 2 11 recharging precautions 2 11 refresh 3 15 removing 2 9 replacing 2 8 system 2 12 using 2 6 when to change 2 8 Beep codes 10 6 BIOS disabling flash switch 3 25 enabling flash switch 3 22 language setting 3 15 obtaining update 3 20 performing update 3 25 preparing update disk 3 20 updating 3 20 BIOS set...

Page 167: ... Diskette drives 3 6 E Email shortcut key 1 6 6 9 Enabling BIOS flash switch 3 22 Entering BIOS setup 3 2 Establishing passwords 3 8 Extending battery life 2 7 External devices audio options 8 4 CD ROM drive 5 4 floppy diskette drive 5 2 floppy drive port 1 13 microphone 1 12 speakers 9 4 External Drive Connect Utility installing 5 11 using 5 11 F FAQs booting the system C 6 diskette drive C 4 dis...

Page 168: ...power 7 3 Managing system power 3 15 Maximum Life battery 1 15 Memory expansion 5 12 map B 7 module bay 1 15 3 23 5 13 modules 5 12 Microphone 1 12 9 3 MIDI files 9 4 Mini PCI LAN 6 5 Mixing 9 3 Modem 3 14 port 1 13 Monitor port 1 12 turning off 3 16 Multimedia applications 9 5 digital files 9 4 microphone 9 3 MIDI files 9 4 mixing 9 3 playing back 9 3 recording 9 2 using animation files 9 5 using...

Page 169: ...3 status LED 1 11 Power button 1 6 1 8 3 11 pressing 3 18 Power management 3 15 setup 3 10 under AC 3 11 Windows 98 3 15 Powering on 2 5 Power on self test POST 3 2 Preparing BIOS update disk 3 20 Preparing for travel 7 2 Pressing Power button 3 18 Problem checklist 10 2 Product Recovery CD 4 8 Full Disk restore 4 10 guidelines 4 9 options 4 9 Partition Only restore 4 12 Protecting your system 2 1...

Page 170: ...mensions B 6 feet 1 15 precautions for use 2 13 security setup 3 7 Standby 3 16 switch 3 11 weight B 6 System features back 1 12 bottom 1 15 front 1 4 1 11 left 1 13 right 1 14 T Taskbar icon Power Meter 3 18 Technical support 10 7 Travel getting through customs 7 3 packing for 7 2 preparing for 7 2 using power connections 7 3 using your modem 7 4 Troubleshooting 10 2 U Updating the BIOS 3 20 USB ...

Page 171: ...Index 6 Windows introduction 4 2 keys 1 10 power management 3 15 Windows 98 4 2 desktop icons 4 2 taskbar icons 4 3 ...

Page 172: ... interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation 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 rec...

Page 173: ...ly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Il y a danger d explosion s il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d un type recommandé par le constructeur Mettre au rébut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fab...

Page 174: ...c DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We the Responsible Party NEC Computers Inc 15 Business Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 declare that the product NEC Versa FX is in compliance with FCC CFR47 part 15 for Class B digital devices ...

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