NEC Versa LX, Service And Reference Manual

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2-22 System Configuration and Setup
Using the Save to File (STF) Feature
STF protects the integrity of your working files. For example, if you are called
away from your NEC Versa and Suspend mode is selected with auto Save to
File active, your system automatically goes into Suspend mode. After 30
minutes, if you don’t return, your working environment is saved to a special file
on your hard disk.
Using STF can benefit you in the following ways.
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When in STF, there is minimum battery drain.
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Preserves the life of your NEC Versa.
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Saves you time. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you
don’t have to reboot, just press the Power/Sleep button to resume system
operation.
To configure your NEC Versa’s STF feature follow these steps:
1.
Access the BIOS setup utility.
2.
Select Power Management from the Setup Main Menu.
3.
Move the cursor down and highlight Suspend Option.
4.
Press the PgUp key and select STF.
5.
Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup.
There are three ways to invoke the NEC Versa’s STF feature, one automatic and
two manual.
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After 30 minutes of inactivity, your NEC Versa automatically invokes
STF.
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You can manually invoke STF by:

pressing Fn Power/Sleep simultaneously, before you leave your
NEC Versa.
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Selecting Start, Suspend.
Note:
When the status bar indicates that there is only
3% power remaining in the system, the NEC Versa
automatically performs a Save to File.
Updating the BIOS
Use the BIOS Update Diskette to update your NEC Versa system BIOS.
Specifically, the BIOS is the code transmitted onto your system’s
microprocessor, or central processing unit (CPU).