Contents iii
Contents
Using This Guide
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Text Setup ............................................................................................................................. x
Related Documents............................................................................................................... xi
1 Introducing Your NEC Versa
Before You Begin...............................................................................................................1-2
About Your NEC Versa FX Notebook...............................................................................1-3
Around the Front of the System..........................................................................................1-4
LCD Panel ...................................................................................................................1-4
Base Unit .....................................................................................................................1-5
Power Button........................................................................................................1-8
Keyboard Panel ...........................................................................................................1-8
Front Features............................................................................................................1-11
Around the Back of the System........................................................................................1-12
Around the Left Side of the System .................................................................................1-13
Around the Right Side of the System ...............................................................................1-14
Around the Bottom 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
Replacing the Battery ..................................................................................................2-8
Charging the Battery .................................................................................................2-10
Battery Precautions ...................................................................................................2-11
Precautions for Recharging the Battery.....................................................................2-11
System Batteries ...............................................................................................................2-12
Main Battery..............................................................................................................2-12
CMOS Battery...........................................................................................................2-12
Bridge Battery ...........................................................................................................2-12
Optional Batteries......................................................................................................2-12