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3-14 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

Boot Device Setup

Boot Device Setup allows you to define the following functions.

Boot Device Setup

Parameter

Default Setting

Alternate Setting(s)

Quick Boot

Enabled

Disabled

Silent Boot

Enabled

Disabled, Black

Boot Display Device

Simul. Mode

CRT only, LCD only

BootUp NumLock

Off

Boot Device

CD-ROM/CD-RW

Disabled/1

Fnd IDE/

Floppy/Network

2nd Boot Device

Floppy

Disabled/1

Fnd IDE/

CD-ROM/CD-RW

3rd Boot Device

IDE HDD

Disabled/Floppy/
CD-ROM/CD-RW

Try Other Boot Devices

Yes

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 system boot.

Boot Display Device — Specifies the display device(s) for system boot messages.

BootUp NumLock — Specifies whether NumLock is On or Off at system startup.

Boot Devices — Specifies the sequence of boot devices.

Try other Boot Devices — Specifies whether or not the system attempts to boot
from other devices if all selected boot devices fail to boot.

Summary of Contents for VERSA FXI

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Page 2: ...e 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 this document or portions thereof without prior written approval of NECC is prohibited As an ENERGY STAR partner NEC Compu...

Page 3: ...lide 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 6 Main Battery Pack 2 6 Determining Battery Status 2 7 Low Battery Status 2 7 Returning the Battery to its Normal State 2 7 Extending Battery Life 2 8 Battery Handling 2 8 Replacing the Battery 2 8 Charging the Battery 2 10 Batte...

Page 4: ...ent Setup 3 11 Boot Device Setup 3 14 Peripheral Setup 3 15 Other BIOS Setup Options 3 16 Managing System Power 3 16 Windows 2000 Power Options Properties 3 17 Windows 2000 Power Schemes 3 17 Windows 2000 Alarms 3 18 Windows 2000 Power Meter 3 19 Windows 2000 Advanced 3 19 Windows 2000 Hibernate 3 20 Windows 98 Power Management Properties 3 20 Windows 98 Power Schemes 3 21 Windows 98 Alarms 3 22 W...

Page 5: ...Software 4 9 NEC Info Center 4 9 Installing the NEC Info Center 4 9 Uninstalling the NEC Info Center 4 10 Partition Magic 4 10 Product Recovery CD 4 11 Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD 4 11 Product Recovery CD Options 4 11 Full Disk Drive Restore 4 12 Partition Only Restore 4 14 5 Using the System Drives and Bays External Floppy Diskette Drive 5 2 Connecting the External Floppy Diskett...

Page 6: ...ng Email 6 8 Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys 6 8 IR Port 6 9 Enabling Disabling the IR Port in Windows 2000 6 10 Enabling Disabling the IR Port Windows 98 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 Dev...

Page 7: ... Support Services 11 4 Email Fax to Support Services 11 4 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 8 Interrupt Controllers ...

Page 8: ...rnal 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: ...e 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: ...C Versa Before You Begin About Your NEC Versa FXi 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: ...processor that works 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 FXi notebook ...

Page 14: ...LCD Panel Your NEC Versa FXi comes with a 12 1 inch color Thin Film Transistor TFT Extended Graphics Array XGA or 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...

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: ...vanced 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 activates the numeric keypad numbers and functions prin...

Page 20: ...hange 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 diffe...

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: ...connect 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 feature...

Page 23: ...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 systems ...

Page 24: ... Ports C USB Port B CD DVD 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 DVD Port Connects the external CD ROM drive the optional CD RW CD Read Write or DVD drives 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: ...ngle 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 ...

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: ...Power Cable B Adapter Cable Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter 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 count...

Page 30: ...ll outlet Connecting the AC Adapter A Adapter Cable C AC Adapter B AC Power Port D Power Cable Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter Keeping the adapter clear of objects lets the adapter cool properly during use Only use the AC adapter that comes with your NEC Versa FXi Although other adapters look similar using them can damage your system ...

Page 31: ... hibernation file on your system The warning message is inaccurate To disable this message simply enable hibernate support See the section Windows 2000 Hibernate in Chapter 3 for details about enabling hibernate support Main Battery Pack The NEC Versa comes with a rechargeable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack that s easy to install and remove Standard Lithium Ion Battery A Battery Connectors B Alig...

Page 32: ...he remaining power for both the main and optional if attached battery Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Power Management icon and select the Power Meter tab Low Battery Status When battery power is low 8 or less the power LED lights yellow When battery power is very low 3 or less the power LED flashes amber When your system is in a low battery status do one of the following P...

Page 33: ...use Keeping system power on can degrade battery performance and shorten battery life Clean the battery connectors with a dry cloth when they get dirty Keep the battery out of the reach of children Replacing the Battery The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end Replace batteries that display these symptoms Shorter work times Discoloration warping Hot to the touch Strange o...

Page 34: ...nd hold firmly Locating the Battery bay release latch A Lithium Ion Battery B Battery Release Latch 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 FXi 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 airlin...

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: ...stem 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 t...

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: ... RW User 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 Di...

Page 46: ...anded on Internal Mouse Allows you to use the internal mouse VersaGlide System Security Setup Use the System Security Setup to establish system passwords System Security Setup Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting s 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...

Page 47: ...tartup or resume from Suspend or Save to File depending on your configuration selection Establishing Passwords To establish password protection for entering the BIOS Setup Utility or accessing the system at startup you must set the supervisor password before setting a user password To enter a password simply select Assign Supervisor Password enter the password re enter the password to confirm and ...

Page 48: ...a master password establish a user password and enable the established passwords for the internal HDD Follow these steps to establish HDD passwords and to enable HDD password protection 1 Enter the BIOS setup highlight and select the System Security Setup 2 Highlight Assign HDD Password and press Enter The system prompts you to enter a master password 3 Enter a master HDD password and press Enter ...

Page 49: ...led in another NEC Versa system with hard disk drive security enabled the password must be entered to allow access to the hard drive If this NEC Versa system does not support hard disk drive security you cannot access the data on the hard drive With hard disk drive security enabled on the original NEC Versa system the system boots normally If the hard drive is installed in another NEC Versa system...

Page 50: ...BIOS Power Management Setup screen is described next Please note that some of the following definitions do not apply under Windows 2000 98 with ACPI as noted Note In Windows 2000 98 the term Standby is functionally the same as the term Suspend that is referenced in the BIOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting s System Switch Power Button Sleep Button Po...

Page 51: ...ally activates the power management profile you set even when AC power is used Power Savings Level Specifies one of four levels of power management Not applicable in Windows 2000 98 with ACPI High Performance provides good battery life and best performance with only minimal power conservation Use while on the road or traveling short distances Longest Life provides best battery life the maximum amo...

Page 52: ...ed For more details about using this parameter in Windows 2000 98 see the section Managing System Power later in this chapter Automatic STF Enables the system after 30 minutes in Suspend mode to save the current working environment to a special file on the hard disk and to power down the system For more details about using this parameter in Windows 2000 98 see the section Managing System Power lat...

Page 53: ...ice 1 IDE HDD Disabled Floppy CD ROM CD RW 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 system boot Boot Display Device Specifies the display device s for system boot messages BootU...

Page 54: ...llel Mode Bi Dir Uni Dir EPP ECP IR Serial Port Auto Disabled PnP OS Setup 1 COM2 IRQ3 COM3 IRQ4 COM4 IRQ3 1 Appears only when configured by the Windows device manager Note If you disable a device in Peripheral Setup you may not be able to enable or assign it using the Windows device manager The device may not be listed in the Windows device list To control the device using the Windows device mana...

Page 55: ...onfiguration settings Save Settings and Exit Accepts changes made to current settings saves to CMOS and exits BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving Reverts to previously selected settings and exits Setup Managing System Power In the Windows 2000 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 ba...

Page 56: ...r system and to set timeouts for standby LCD panel and hard disk Define parameters for your system when running under AC plugged in or DC running on batteries power Power Schemes Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting s Power Schemes Portable Laptop Home Office Desk Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery Turn off monitor Plugged In After 15 Minutes 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 57: ...the system standby timeout period for your system when running under AC or DC power Windows 2000 Alarms Use the Alarms screen to define the point at which the battery alarm activates Define the alarm to either sound display a warning message or invoke Standby Hibernate or Shutdown Alarms Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting s Low battery alarm 10 0 100 Alarm Action Notification Display mess...

Page 58: ...closed and the Power button Advanced Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting s Always show icon on taskbar unchecked checked Prompt for password when computer goes off standby checked unchecked When I close the lid on my computer None 1 Standby Power Off When I press the Power button on my computer Power Off Standby 1 When None is selected LCD panel turns off when closed Always show icon on th...

Page 59: ...pport Click Apply click OK and close the Control Panel Note When powering on your NEC Versa running the Windows 2000 operating system you may encounter a warning message suggesting that a problem exists with the hibernation file on your system The warning message is inaccurate To disable this message simply follow the instructions in the previous paragraph to enable hibernate support Windows 98 Po...

Page 60: ...5 30 45 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 Mi...

Page 61: ...itical battery alarm 3 0 100 Alarm Action Notification Display message 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 Windows 98 Power Meter The Power Meter screen di...

Page 62: ...osed Always show icon on the taskbar Determines whether or not the Power 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...

Page 63: ...he Windows 2000 98 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 Windows 2000 98 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 ...

Page 64: ...e the BIOS Flash Switch Setting Perform 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 co...

Page 65: ...sition 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 erased Switch 2 Keyboard select Default is ON for U S 85 key ke...

Page 66: ...IOS 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 2 Turn over the system and locate the memory module bay Locating the memory module bay A Memory Module Bay Cover B Screw ...

Page 67: ...he screw and bay cover 4 Locate the dip switch block Using a fine tipped object change switch 5 to ON to enable the BIOS flash Never use a pencil to change switch settings Residue from the pencil can damage the system BIOS flash switch enabled Dip switches 2 3 4 and 5 set to On ...

Page 68: ...2 Power on the computer with the diskette in the floppy diskette drive The computer boots and automatically loads the utility Read the message that displays and follow the instructions 3 Press Enter to continue The utility checks the currently installed BIOS version and the diskette s BIOS version The Main menu appears 4 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Display BIOS Version option on the Main M...

Page 69: ...nter Setup and restore the default parameter settings 10 Be sure to modify any custom settings that you may have configured 11 Disable the BIOS flash switch Change switch 5 back to OFF after completing the BIOS update For details about enabling and disabling the BIOS flash switch see the section earlier in this chapter Enabling the BIOS Flash Switch ...

Page 70: ...4 Using the Operating System and Utilities Windows Introduction NEC Utilities SpeedStep Applet Application and Driver CD NEC Info Center Partition Magic Product Recovery CD ...

Page 71: ...l network features and scheduled tasks Recycle Bin Gives you a trash container in which to put and discard unwanted files or allows you to restore those same files back to their original location My Network Places When on a network provides access to network printers and other computers on your network Use my network places to browse through the computers in your workgroup and the computers in the...

Page 72: ...f the Windows 2000 taskbar Internet Explorer Allows you to browse the internet or view local HTML files Also access Internet Explorer under Start Programs Internet Explorer Outlook Express Provides your default email program with secure and personalized features for email and newsgroup communication Also access Outlook Express under Start Programs Outlook Express Show Desktop Minimizes all active ...

Page 73: ...install a LAN card for network access In addition you must run the Internet Connection wizard to establish a dial up networking connection for internet access Online Services Includes setup icons for a variety of online services Your NEC Versa comes with all the software you need to get started on the most popular services available today For a fee online services give you access to the Internet e...

Page 74: ...taskbar Task Scheduler Enables you to schedule tasks such as Disk Defragmenter to run regularly Also access Task Scheduler under Start Programs Accessories System Tools Scheduled Tasks Power Management Properties Displays your current power source and total remaining battery power Access Power Management Properties under Start Settings Control Panel Power Management Infrared Monitor Allows you to ...

Page 75: ...dows 98 Second Edition only NEC Customize Utility Screen The NEC Customize Utility screen consists of the following A window at the top half of the screen lists the available options The window below the options list displays a description of each option when the option is highlighted The Launch button initiates a selected option when clicked The More Info button provides an overview of the NEC Cu...

Page 76: ...he indicated key to confirm your command 4 At the c prompt type cd necutils hdprep and press Enter to change to the necutils hdprep directory 5 Type HDPREPEZ and press Enter The utility automatically prepares your NEC Versa for the newly installed memory 6 Power off your system and then power on A file large enough to accommodate your system s memory is created on the hard disk drive SpeedStep App...

Page 77: ...on You can also access some applications through the Start Programs menu Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 2000 Follow these procedures to launch the Application and Driver CD using NEC Customize with Windows 2000 1 Insert the Application and Driver CD into the CD ROM drive 2 Double click the NEC Customize icon if necessary 3 Select Application and Driver CD 4 Click Install to l...

Page 78: ...D CD Software Once the Application and Driver CD dialog box appears follow these steps to install the desired software 1 Click the selection tab of your choice 2 Click the desired application driver or utility 3 Click the Install button to install your selection Follow the on screen instructions to install your selection 4 Click Exit to close the Application and Driver CD dialog box 5 Remove the C...

Page 79: ...Info Center Partition Magic Dividing the hard disk drive into several partitions lets you efficiently organize operating systems programs and data Partition Magic included on the A D CD that ships with your system allows you to optimize hard disk drive space with an easy click of the mouse Visually create format shrink expand and move hard disk partitions in minutes Your NEC Versa ships with an in...

Page 80: ... restore the BIOS default settings Save the default settings before exiting the BIOS Setup utility Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Follow these guidelines when using the Product Recovery CD Use AC power Remove all optional hardware such as PC cards USB devices printers and monitors Product Recovery CD Options The Product Recovery CD and Utility provides you with a number of choices Mo...

Page 81: ...tion The Full Disk Drive restore option erases the hard disk completely before reinstalling the files The Full Disk Drive restore option deletes all files on the hard drive and replaces them with the original 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...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...ery utility returns to the prior screen which 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 t...

Page 85: ...5 Using the System Drives and Bays External Floppy Diskette Drive External 24X CD ROM Drive External Drive Connect Utility External CD Read Write Drive Hard Disk Drive Memory Modules ...

Page 86: ...e 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 Con...

Page 87: ...e steps to connect the external floppy diskette drive to your NEC Versa FXi 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 FXi system Connecting the external floppy diskette drive A Floppy Diskette Dr...

Page 88: ... disc CD You can also use the CD ROM drive to play your audio CDs 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...

Page 89: ...ol E Play Stop Button C Release Latch F Forward Button Headphone Jack 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 dis...

Page 90: ...D ROM drive cable to this connector to use the drive with your NEC Versa FXi 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 91: ...e 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 th...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...eps to use the CD ROM drive as a stand alone CD player 1 Disconnect the CD ROM drive from the NEC Versa FXi 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 NEC ...

Page 94: ... has no printing or writing on it This is the data side of the disc Do not write on or apply labels to either side of the disc Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or high temperatures Clean fingerprints 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 ...

Page 95: ...he External Drive Connect Utility With the External Drive Connect utility running on your notebook computer you can warm connect or disconnect a CD ROM drive to the right side 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 dis...

Page 96: ...information about using the external CD Read Write drive and installing the Easy CD Creator refer to the accessory sheet that ships with the component External CD Read Write drive A Cable Connector Release Clips D Emergency Eject Hole B Connector Storage Bay E Eject Button C Status LED Cable Connector Release Clips Squeeze these clips before pulling the cable away from the system port or diskette ...

Page 97: ...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 FXi 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 p...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...ing the System Drives and Bays 5 15 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 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa PC Cards Mini PCI LAN Internal Modem Internet Connections IR Port ...

Page 103: ...onal 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 ...

Page 104: ...ry 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 Multimed...

Page 105: ... that the card is inserted but the card type is unknown 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 1 Double click the PC card icon on the task...

Page 106: ... 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 107: ...ernal 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 108: ...Connection 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 ...

Page 109: ...ut Key B Internet Shortcut Key Sending and Receiving Email Your NEC Versa FXi 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 associ...

Page 110: ..._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 FXi computer communicate with other devices that also use infrared technology The IR po...

Page 111: ... NEC Versa FXi ships set to Auto An icon appears on the taskbar and provides access to the system s infrared utility If for any reason you want to enable or disable the IR port to reassign system resources refer to the following procedure Follow these steps to enable disable the IR port in Windows 98 1 Right click the infrared icon choose Enable Infrared Communication highlight Open to open the In...

Page 112: ...7 Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Using Your Modem ...

Page 113: ...bly 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 applic...

Page 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ...8 Using Peripheral Devices External Monitor Parallel Devices External Audio Options USB Devices ...

Page 117: ... 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 118: ...l 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 parall...

Page 119: ...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 120: ... 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 121: ...9 Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications ...

Page 122: ...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 123: ...olume 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 stereo speaker...

Page 124: ... 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 FXi 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 XGA or SVGA TFT disp...

Page 125: ...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 126: ...10 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Start Up Problems If You Need Assistance ...

Page 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ...or 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 co...

Page 130: ...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 131: ...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 132: ...rror The ROM checksum value does not match the value encoded in the BIOS 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 s...

Page 133: ...11 Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information NECC Web Site NECC FTP Site NECC Support Services Email Fax to Support Services ...

Page 134: ... email address tech support nec computers com 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 these services provide informa...

Page 135: ...ding telephone numbers for Technical Support and links to vendor Web sites Click the NECC Customer Service newsletter an automated email form 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 f...

Page 136: ...e of your first call to the NECC Support Services After the initial 90 days get preinstalled software support for a fee Please have available your system s name model number serial number and as much information as possible about your system s problem before calling For outside the U S or Canada please contact your local NEC office or dealer for the support and service available in your country Em...

Page 137: ...pecific information about your questions as possible Also if you are sending a fax please include your voice telephone number fax number model number and system serial number with the question You will receive a response to your questions within one business day ...

Page 138: ...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 139: ...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 140: ...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 141: ...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 142: ...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 143: ...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 144: ...B Specifications System Components Memory Map Interrupt Controllers ...

Page 145: ...cture 64 bit 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 ...

Page 146: ...1 port 3 pin Mini Pin Jack Stereo Headphones 1 port 3 pin Mini Pin 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 EV 1983 SoundBlaster Audio PCI 64V or ESS Solo1 PCI AudioDrive ...

Page 147: ...ax Keyboard Membrane 85 keys both U S and International with standard QWERTY key layout International keyboards are country specific 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 key functions Stroke 2 5mm Height 6mm Pitch 19mm External Floppy Diskette Drive Size 3 5 inch Capacity 1 44 MB formatte...

Page 148: ...s 1545 KB second to 3600 KB second Burst Transfer Rate 16 7 MB second PIO mode4 DMA mode Average Access Time 190 ms Random 350 ms Fullstroke Interface IDE ATAPI Photo CD Compatibility Single Session Multisession Photo CD Video CD CD 1 CD I Ready CD G CD Plus CD DA CD EXTRN and CD ROM XA mode 2 CD Read Write Drive Size 149mm x 138mm x 18 2mm DxWxH Weight 500g Buffer Size 2MB Speed CD ROM Read 3000K...

Page 149: ... 60 Hz Maximum 2 8A Output Voltage 16 0 V DC 45 Watt Australia Europe and Asia use an AC power cable specific to each country s standards Battery Pack Type three cell Lithium Ion Li Ion Optional Batteries six cell Li Ion and nine cell Li Ion Output Voltage 10 8 V Capacity 1 550 mAH Recharging Time Approximately 2 7 hours when the system is on or off Bridge Battery When fully charged backs up memor...

Page 150: ...ht 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 Noncondensing Storage Temperature 4 F to 104 F 20 C to 40 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing ...

Page 151: ...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 152: ...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 153: ...C Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting Power Management Miscellaneous ...

Page 154: ...mum resolution in simultaneous mode is 1024 x 768 for XGA TFT or 800 x 600 for SVGA TFT panels depending on the capabilities of the external monitor 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 Advan...

Page 155: ...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 configures each card If they are both modems configure each for a different Com port and different available interrupts under the Device Manager in Windows For Windows 2000 Start Cont...

Page 156: ...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 157: ... 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 FXi 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 158: ...old 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 U...

Page 159: ... 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 160: ...k 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 do...

Page 161: ...st 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 If ...

Page 162: ...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 163: ...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 164: ...rformance 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 onto them they can only be read or played CD audio Also calle...

Page 165: ...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 166: ...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 167: ...s Infrared Data Association IrDA compatible interface A connection that enables 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 LCD Liquid Crystal Display An LCD consists of a thin sandwich of two glass plates with sealed edges co...

Page 168: ...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 written to call MMX instructions MMX enabled software ...

Page 169: ...d 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 mass storage hard disk drive into isolated or separate sections Partitioning a hard drive create...

Page 170: ...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 The QWERTY keyboard designed in the 1800s for mechanical typewriters refers to the first six keys QWERTY on th...

Page 171: ...n 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 that holds memory chips A dual in line memory module DIMM has a 64 bit path software Programs that run on a computer ...

Page 172: ...gy that supports up to 256 or more colors and a graphics resolution of 800 by 600 pixels system board The main printed circuit board inside the system unit into which other boards and major chip components such as the system microprocessor are connected s video Short for super video a technology for transmitting video signals over a cable by dividing the video information into two separate signals...

Page 173: ...oot Process of resetting the computer without turning off the power through keyboard input pressing Ctrl Alt and Del keys simultaneously The system returns to an initial or arbitrarily selected condition warm swap Process of swapping devices in and out of a computer system without turning off the power The system must be in a sleep state before removing or inserting a device waveform A graphic rep...

Page 174: ...thin the computer that provides the high quality path required for smooth video playback or TV tuner transmission Zoomed video technology allows data transfer directly between a PC card and VGA controller allowing notebook computers to connect via PC card to real time multimedia devices such as video cameras ...

Page 175: ... bridge 2 12 charging 2 10 charging LED 1 11 CMOS 2 12 extending life 2 8 handling 2 8 inserting 2 10 main 2 12 optional 2 12 precautions 2 11 recharging precautions 2 11 refresh 3 16 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 30 enabling flash switch 3 27 language setting 3 16 obtaining update 3 25 performing update 3 29 prepa...

Page 176: ...5 2 cable 5 3 connecting 5 3 disconnecting 5 4 E Email shortcut key 1 6 6 9 Email fax support services 11 4 Enabling BIOS flash switch 3 27 Entering BIOS setup 3 2 Establishing passwords 3 8 Extending battery life 2 8 External CD Read Write drive 5 12 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 Con...

Page 177: ...witch block 3 28 memory module bay 3 27 5 14 Low battery alarm 3 18 3 22 power 2 7 M Main battery 1 15 2 12 returning to normal state 2 7 Main power source DC power 7 3 Managing system power 3 16 Maximum Life battery 1 15 Memory expansion 5 13 map B 8 module bay 1 15 3 27 5 14 modules 5 13 Microphone 1 12 9 3 MIDI files 9 4 Mini PCI LAN 6 5 Mixing 9 3 Modem port 1 13 Monitor port 1 12 turning off ...

Page 178: ...3 FDD Parallel B 3 headphones B 3 infrared B 3 microphone B 3 modem B 3 monitor B 3 USB B 3 POST error messages 10 4 Power button 1 6 1 8 3 12 button pressing 3 19 3 23 connections 7 3 meter 3 19 3 22 savings 3 12 schemes 3 18 3 21 sources 2 3 status LED 1 11 Power management 3 16 setup 3 11 under AC 3 12 Windows 98 3 20 Power options Windows 2000 3 17 Power schemes 3 17 Powering on 2 6 Power on s...

Page 179: ... technology 4 7 Standard CMOS setup 3 6 Standby password 3 19 3 23 Start up problems 10 3 Stereo speakers 1 5 Storage requirements 2 14 Supervisor password 3 7 Support services 11 4 Suspend mode 3 13 warning tone 3 13 Switch settings 3 26 System batteries 2 12 care 2 13 date 3 6 dimensions B 7 feet 1 15 precautions for use 2 13 security setup 3 7 Standby 3 18 3 21 switch 3 12 weight B 7 System fea...

Page 180: ...ts 1 12 1 15 VersaGlide adjustments 2 3 features 2 2 tips 2 3 W Wake up alarm 3 13 from Suspend 3 13 Warm connecting the CD ROM drive 5 11 Web site 11 3 Windows 2000 4 2 2000 power options 3 17 2000 taskbar icons 4 3 introduction 4 2 keys 1 10 power management 3 20 Windows 98 4 3 desktop icons 4 3 taskbar icons 4 5 ...

Page 181: ...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 receiving antenna Increase the separation...

Page 182: ...ced 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 fabricant B...

Page 183: ...95828 declare that the product NEC Versa FXi is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ...

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