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3-26 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

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.

Make sure the system is powered off and that no peripheral devices are attached.

Open the LCD panel.

Locate the two keyboard retainers, press on and slide each one towards the outside
edge of the system, and remove them.

Removing the keyboard retainers

Summary of Contents for VERSA LXI - VERSION 02-2000

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Page 2: ...perator 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 b...

Page 3: ...d the Bottom of the System 1 16 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...

Page 4: ...Hard Disk Drive Password Protection 3 11 Moving the Hard Disk Drive 3 11 Power Management Setup 3 12 Boot Device Setup 3 15 Peripheral Setup 3 16 Other BIOS Setup Options 3 17 Managing System Power 3...

Page 5: ...o Center 4 10 Installing the NEC Info Center 4 10 Uninstalling the NEC Info Center 4 10 Partition Magic 4 11 Product Recovery CD 4 11 Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD 4 12 Product Recovery...

Page 6: ...ides 6 8 Internet Connections 6 8 Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 98 6 8 Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 95 6 9 Connecting to the Internet in Windows 95 6 9 Connecting to the Internet in W...

Page 7: ...ilt In Speakers 9 5 Digital Audio Output 9 5 MIDI Files 9 6 Video 9 6 Using Digital Video Files 9 6 Using Animation Files 9 6 Multimedia Applications 9 7 10 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist 1...

Page 8: ...sting Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A 5 B Specifications System Components B 2 Memory Map B 9 Interrupt Controllers B 10 C Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse C 2 Display C 2 PC Cards C 3...

Page 9: ...ding the hard disk drive and installing memory modules Chapter 6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa for essential information about using PC cards optional mini PCI modems or LANs and other communicati...

Page 10: ...wing 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 p...

Page 11: ...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 Uni...

Page 12: ...Versa Before You Begin About Your NEC Versa LXi 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...

Page 13: ...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 se...

Page 14: ...fe The 14 1 inch or 15 0 inch TFT XGA LCD panel provides high resolution display for sharp effective visuals In addition your system provides a high performance hard disk drive a diskette drive or Sup...

Page 15: ...LCD panel that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position To adjust the viewing angle gently tilt the LCD panel into position Depending on the model your system is equipped with a 14 1 inch co...

Page 16: ...supports 3D sound which simulates the latest surround sound technology Keyboard 85 keys with the standard QWERTY key layout Models purchased outside of the U S and Canada ship with country specific ke...

Page 17: ...phone C Caps Lock G Power Button D Scroll Lock IDE VBIII devices lights when the NEC Versa writes data to or retrieves data from the internal hard disk drive a SuperDisk drive in the file bay or a dev...

Page 18: ...return to where you left off Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Standby mode in Windows 98 shuts down all devices in the system while retaining data and system status In Windows 95 press the Power button...

Page 19: ...blue on the key Function keys are application driven See the specific application s user guide for information about how each function key works within the application you are using The following fun...

Page 20: ...vironment to a reserved area on the hard drive An additional preprogrammed function key Fn Left Ctrl simulates pressing the right control key for support of IBM 327x connections Numeric keypad Pressin...

Page 21: ...ys 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...

Page 22: ...ther NEC VersaBay III Devices in chapter 5 Power Status LED lights green when the system is under AC power When the system is under battery power this LED lights to indicate the following Lights green...

Page 23: ...PortBar Notches E External Monitor Port B PS 2 Port F Expansion Port C Serial Port G AC Power Port D Parallel Port PortBar Notches Secure the PortBar to the back of the system PS 2 Port Connects an ex...

Page 24: ...e System The left side of your NEC Versa offers the following features which are described after the figure Left side features A TV Out S video E LAN Port optional B TV Out RCA F USB Ports C Fan G PC...

Page 25: ...lled USB Ports Each Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect up to 127 USB equipped peripheral devices printers monitors scanners etc to your NEC Versa PC Card slots Provide two slots for i...

Page 26: ...lification through the unit Plugging in an external microphone disables the built in microphone IR Port Use this infrared IR port to transfer files between your NEC Versa and an IR equipped desktop or...

Page 27: ...Battery Bay D NEC VersaBay III Release Lock H Vents Height Adjustment Feet Modifies the angle of the NEC Versa for easier viewing and typing Memory Module Bay Stores the system s memory modules Batter...

Page 28: ...drive See the section Other NEC VersaBay III Devices in chapter 5 for details about NEC VersaBay III options NEC VersaBay III Release Latch Releases a device from the NEC VersaBay III Battery Bay Cont...

Page 29: ...2 Getting Started NEC VersaGlide Power Sources for Your NEC Versa AC Adapter Main Battery Pack System Batteries System Care...

Page 30: ...ap 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 butt...

Page 31: ...de 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 possib...

Page 32: ...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...

Page 33: ...that comes with your NEC Versa LXi 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...

Page 34: ...C power source Use the system s power meter to determine battery status Access the system s power meter in the following ways Move the cursor over the power icon on the taskbar to display the remainin...

Page 35: ...eck battery status press the LED status button to illuminate the LEDs The battery gauge LEDs indicate the following Battery Gauge LEDs Note If the battery gauge LEDs display a combination other than t...

Page 36: ...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 t...

Page 37: ...pack installed in your NEC Versa system as follows Note Use the batteries in the NEC Versa computer for which they are designed Installing another manufacturer s battery or using a combination of ver...

Page 38: ...tery release latch toward the back of the system and hold firmly Locating the Battery bay release latch A Battery Release Latch 4 Continue to hold the battery release latch as you slide the battery ou...

Page 39: ...lignment groove on the edge of the battery Locate the alignment groove inside the battery bay Align the grooves on the battery with the grooves in the bay Slide the battery into the bay until securely...

Page 40: ...verheats or emits a foul odor Keep the battery dry and away from water Keep metal objects away from battery terminals Metal objects in contact with the terminals can cause a short circuit and damage I...

Page 41: ...guration for example date time drives and memory The CMOS battery charges when your NEC Versa is connected to AC power The CMOS battery may discharge completely if the NEC Versa notebook remains unuse...

Page 42: ...0 volts 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 d...

Page 43: ...storage 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...

Page 44: ...3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Checking Setting System Parameters Managing System Power Updating the BIOS...

Page 45: ...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 y...

Page 46: ...ess 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 thro...

Page 47: ...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...

Page 48: ...Main Menu 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...

Page 49: ...Diskette Drive B 1 Not installed 1 2 MB 5 25 1 44 MB 3 5 Internal Auto User Defined CD DVD SuperDsk Not installed 32 Bit Mode On Off VersaBay Auto CDROM User Defined CD DVD SuperDsk Not installed 32...

Page 50: ...Station Drives Enables or disables the drives installed in a docking station These options are only available when the NEC Versa is docked Advanced CMOS Setup Use the Advanced CMOS Setup to set the f...

Page 51: ...sabled Enabled DS VersaBay HDD Password 1 Disabled Enabled 1 These setup items are only visible when system is docked Assign Supervisor Password Establishes password protection for entering the BIOS S...

Page 52: ...EDs alternately flash indicating that you must enter a password to resume operation In Windows 98 to establish password protection for resuming from Standby or Hibernation modes you must do the follow...

Page 53: ...d 5 Enter a user password and press Enter 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 th...

Page 54: ...ystem with security enabled you must enter the master password to access the hard disk drive If the hard drive is installed in another NEC Versa system with security disabled you are prompted to enter...

Page 55: ...Access the PowerProfiler icon on the Windows NT taskbar Use the Power Management Setup to balance high performance and energy conservation Power Management Setup Parameter Default Setting Alternate Se...

Page 56: ...Power Savings Level Specifies one of four levels of power management High Performance provides good battery life and best performance with only minimal power conservation Use while on the road or trav...

Page 57: ...ironment to a special file on the hard disk and to power down the system Pressing the Fn Power key combination also puts the system into Save to File mode Windows 95 NT only For more details about usi...

Page 58: ...IDE SuperDsk CD DVD 4th Boot Device 2 1 st Fnd IDE Disabled Floppy SuperDsk CD DVD Try Other Boot Devices Yes No 1 st IDE Hard Drive Internal VersaBay DS Internal DS VersaBay 2 nd IDE Hard Drive Vers...

Page 59: ...tting Alternate Setting s USB Controller Disabled Enabled Internal Hard Drive Both Enabled Disabled Primary Secondary Serial Port Auto Disabled COM1 IRQ4 COM2 IRQ3 COM3 IRQ4 COM4 IRQ3 Parallel Port Au...

Page 60: ...vailable options Refresh Battery Launches the Refresh Battery Utility Once launched the utility fully discharges your battery to eliminate any residual memory effect Once refreshed your battery is con...

Page 61: ...power resources and to balance performance with battery conservation Access PowerProfiler via its taskbar icon or via the Programs menu Take advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your system...

Page 62: ...es 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...

Page 63: ...wn Critical battery alarm 3 0 100 Alarm Action Notification Display message Sound alarm Alarm Action Power level Standby Hibernate Shutdown none Low battery alarm Defines a low battery alarm percentag...

Page 64: ...ed 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 prompt...

Page 65: ...he Windows 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...

Page 66: ...Windows 95 NT 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 powe...

Page 67: ...e Enable 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 Support Servic...

Page 68: ...ings A six position dip switch is located underneath the keyboard The following list identifies each switch setting and its function Switch 1 Password Override Switch The default setting is OFF If you...

Page 69: ...h 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 Open the LCD panel 3...

Page 70: ...d toward the LCD screen to release the tabs that secure it Lifting the keyboard Be careful not to disconnect the keyboard or keyboard cable entirely from the system 5 Gently rest the keyboard on top o...

Page 71: ...e 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 switc...

Page 72: ...ing the system 8 Follow the instructions later in this chapter Performing the BIOS Update Performing the BIOS Update Follow these steps to perform the BIOS update Before you begin be sure to Connect t...

Page 73: ...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 messag...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...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 Internet Explorer Allows you to browse the...

Page 76: ...ons With Windows 98 a number of icons 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...

Page 77: ...between open windows plug and play features online networking functions and more When you install Windows 95 the following icons are loaded on your desktop My Computer Provides access to drives printe...

Page 78: ...NT Windows NT allows you to run applications created specially for Windows NT and Windows 95 You can also run applications created for other versions of Windows MS DOS Windows NT gives you a variety...

Page 79: ...tage of warm swapping your VersaBay III devices IR Setup Utility to enable the IR port Windows 95 only You must use this option to enable the IR port Note For details about how to access and use the I...

Page 80: ...6 MB to accommodate the entire memory contents of your system The STF file is created the first time that you run your system s setup program Note For more details about the HDPREPEZ Utility see the H...

Page 81: ...ver the default settings are recommended for optimal performance and battery conservation Application and Driver CD A variety of third party software applications drivers utilities internet browsers a...

Page 82: ...cations drivers utilities internet browsers and the NEC Info Center Description Located in the bottom portion of the dialog box the text describes the selected or highlighted software category or appl...

Page 83: ...C Info Center Use one of the following methods to uninstall the NEC Info Center 1 Use this method to uninstall the NEC Info Center using the Windows Add Remove Programs feature Go to Start Settings Co...

Page 84: ...nformation about designating the partitions on the hard disk drive The partitions must be properly designated before using the Product Recovery CD to reinstall your operating system If the partitions...

Page 85: ...ll existing data in the process Once you choose this option you are prompted to confirm your choice When your choice is confirmed the recovery proceeds without requiring any intervention or responses...

Page 86: ...into the CD ROM drive tray close the drive door and power on your system 3 Read the License Agreement screen that appears Use the VersaGlide touchpad to position the cursor on the Accept button Left...

Page 87: ...ontains the operating system and related drivers Move all other data and applications to other partitions drives or the Partition Only restore process will erase them completely The Partition Only res...

Page 88: ...all software to the other drives partitions to reestablish Start Menu links and other configuration requirements stored on drive C 6 Select Continue to proceed to perform a Partition Only restore If y...

Page 89: ...5 Using the System Drives and Bays NEC Versa File Bay SuperDisk Drive NEC VersaBay III NEC VersaBay III Swap Utility 24X CD ROM Drive 6X DVD ROM Drive Hard Disk Drive Memory Modules...

Page 90: ...Xi notebook computer Locating the file bay A NEC Versa File Bay SuperDisk Drive The SuperDisk drive offers many improvements on the standard diskette drive technology including faster data access grea...

Page 91: ...For 720 KB and 1 44 MB diskettes the error message states Invalid media or Track 0 bad disk unusable Extended Error 1g format terminated For a 120 MB SuperDisk the error message states Parameters not...

Page 92: ...Play technology to your NEC VersaBay III devices by allowing you to swap a CD ROM drive CD Read Write drive SuperDisk drive DVD ROM drive or NEC VersaBay III Battery Pack in the NEC VersaBay III whil...

Page 93: ...ows 98 or 95 Power Management must be enabled to use the swap utility Warm swapping is not supported under Windows NT Warm swapping is not supported on the NEC Versa Dock The swap utility only support...

Page 94: ...Your system must be in a sleep state or powered off before removing or inserting devices in the NEC VersaBay III 1 Use the NEC VersaBay III Swap Utility to put your system into a sleep state or power...

Page 95: ...ep state or powered off before removing or inserting devices in the NEC VersaBay III 1 Use the NEC VersaBay III Swap Utility to put your system into a sleep state or power off the system 2 Close the L...

Page 96: ...move the standard device and install an optional hard disk drive Your system must be powered off before removing or inserting a hard disk drive in the NEC VersaBay III Add another hard disk drive as f...

Page 97: ...o get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video The CD ROM drive offers the following features which are described after the figure 24X CD ROM drive A Emergency Eject Hole C Status LED...

Page 98: ...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...

Page 99: ...erties window 9 To activate the new setting reboot the system when prompted CD Read Write Drive Your NEC Versa may ship with a CD Read Write drive with Easy CD Creator that features the latest in CD R...

Page 100: ...NEC SoftDVD Player refer to the accessory sheet that ships with your system The DVD ROM drive offers the following features which are described after the figure DVD ROM drive A Release Button C Statu...

Page 101: ...is located under the battery bay in your NEC Versa notebook computer You must remove the system s main battery before replacing the hard disk drive Replace the hard disk drive as follows 1 Save your...

Page 102: ...disk drive Place your finger in the center notch of the hard drive lever and pull up the lever Be sure that both sides of the lever are raised If you encounter any resistance when lifting the lever c...

Page 103: ...side of the center notch Pull the drive toward the open side of the battery bay Do not apply pressure to the drive surface as you pull Disconnecting the drive Once the drive is disconnected use the l...

Page 104: ...ed lower the new drive into the drive bay Lowering the drive into the bay Align the drive connector with the connector in the drive bay Pressing against the outer edge of the lever slide the drive tow...

Page 105: ...the drive A Screw C Hard Disk Drive B Hard Disk Drive Lever 7 Replace the battery pack as follows Locate the alignment groove on the edge of the battery Locate the alignment groove inside of the batte...

Page 106: ...B memory module 128 MB memory module 256 MB memory module Only install NECC supplied approved memory module options to ensure proper functionality of your NEC Versa notebook computer Contact your NECC...

Page 107: ...stem Drives and Bays 5 19 2 Turn over the system and locate the memory module bay Locating the memory module bay A Screw B Memory Module Bay Cover 3 Remove the screw and bay cover Removing the screw a...

Page 108: ...Locate the SO DIMM expansion port and proceed as follows Hold the SO DIMM at a 45 degree angle and align the SO DIMM contacts with the socket in the system Push the connector into the socket Press dow...

Page 109: ...ss 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 approximately a 60 degree angle pull the...

Page 110: ...6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa PC Cards Mini PCI Modem Mini PCI LAN Mini PCI LAN Modem Internet Connections IR Port...

Page 111: ...nded card has an additional 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 e...

Page 112: ...ebook 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...

Page 113: ...ntrol Panel System and access the Device Manager To disable a device in Windows 95 NT reboot your system enter the BIOS setup and access the Peripheral Setup menu Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC ca...

Page 114: ...or via the Programs menu Removing a Card Follow these steps to remove a PC card in Windows 98 or Windows 95 1 Double click My Computer double click Control Panel and double click the PC card icon or...

Page 115: ...C card slots 4 Refer to the user guide that ships with your PC card modem for detailed instructions about how to use the PC card modem Note When using a modem outside the U S and Canada you might need...

Page 116: ...nly available if your system is equipped with these optional components Connecting the mini PCI LAN Mini PCI LAN Modem Your NEC Versa LXi may ship with an internal mini PCI Modem LAN that combines the...

Page 117: ...g system to provide a fully integrated internet experience Use the Internet Connection Wizard to configure your system for email and internet access Sign up for a new account or configure your system...

Page 118: ...Manually configure an internet account or connect through a local area network Use your current account information to establish an internet connection Launch the connection wizard and follow the on s...

Page 119: ...t time you must enable the device See detailed instructions in the sections that follow Infrared Communications Follow these guidelines when using the IR port to communicate with another infrared devi...

Page 120: ...the infrared icon the pop up displays Infrared disabled Follow these steps to enable the IR port 1 Right click the infrared icon and choose Enable Infrared Communication highlight Open to open the In...

Page 121: ...g with Your NEC Versa 5 Click OK to reboot your system Be sure to reboot your system a second time before attempting to use the IR port for infrared communication 6 Click Exit to close the NEC Customi...

Page 122: ...7 Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power Sources Getting Through Customs Using Your Modem...

Page 123: ...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...

Page 124: ...f 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 purchas...

Page 125: ...our system for phone line access in another country Line access 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 requir...

Page 126: ...8 Using Peripheral Devices External Monitor Printer External Keyboard Mouse External Television Connections External Audio Options USB Devices NEC Versa Dock NEC Versa PortBar...

Page 127: ...onitor is DDC compliant Follow these steps to connect an external monitor to your NEC Versa 1 Check that the NEC Versa is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off 2 Open the left most po...

Page 128: ...a printer be sure to install the appropriate printer driver through the Windows Control Panel Connect a parallel device to your NEC Versa as follows 1 Check that power to both the NEC Versa and the de...

Page 129: ...s Control Panel Follow these steps to connect a serial device to your NEC Versa 1 Check that power to both the NEC Versa and the device is off 2 Open the left most port cover on the back of the system...

Page 130: ...e VersaGlide while an external mouse is connected see Chapter 3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility The Internal Mouse parameter in the Advanced CMOS Setup section of the BIOS Setup parameters allows you to...

Page 131: ...a standard RCA input jack The S video TV out port requires an S video cable and a television equipped with an S video input jack S video transmission provides sharper picture images and superior color...

Page 132: ...EC Versa and the other end of the cable into the S video input jack on your television 2 Go to Settings Control Panel Display Settings and click the Advanced button Windows 98 or Settings Control Pane...

Page 133: ...ord and play sound Connect audio jacks like a microphone headphones or external speakers to the audio ports as follows The headphone external speaker port supports SP DIF 1 Locate the audio port that...

Page 134: ...erals 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 devi...

Page 135: ...an NEC Versa Dock prior to October 29 1999 the monitor stand that shipped with the docking station cannot accommodate the NEC Versa LXi with 14 5 inch and 15 inch LCD panels You need to order a new m...

Page 136: ...ernal CRT VGA Port Connects an external VGA SVGA monitor to your notebook computer External Keyboard Port Connects to a 6 pin standard PS 2 style keyboard External Mouse Port Connects to a 6 pin stand...

Page 137: ...9 Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications...

Page 138: ...ophone make sure the speaker volume is turned down before using the microphone or feedback may occur The following procedure describes how to use the Microsoft Sound Recorder to record sound into a fi...

Page 139: ...ls on its use 1 Go to Start Program Accessories Entertainment Windows 98 or Multimedia Windows 95 and select the Windows Media Player option 2 Click File and specify the file name of your audio source...

Page 140: ...cord your own sounds Line In accepts analog signals from external devices such as a tape deck a stereo CD player a docking station or a stereo tuner The Line In port has a mini pin connector You may n...

Page 141: ...d impact you can plug a pair of stereo speakers into the headphone jack located on the right side of the system Adjust the volume with the volume control knob on the right side of the system through t...

Page 142: ...ics Port AGP adds new features for graphics accelerators such as dedicated access to main memory and faster transfer rates AGP further expands current 3D capabilities to new levels of visual realism p...

Page 143: ...re 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 otherwi...

Page 144: ...10 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Start Up Problems If You Need Assistance...

Page 145: ...ry pack is correctly 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...

Page 146: ...hapter 5 for details Upon resuming from a manual STF the system displays the message Following system component s changed since last Suspend Windows 95 NT or Standby Windows 98 System Memory Do you wa...

Page 147: ...dress line is short Error in the address decoding circuitry on the system board Contact your service representative for service C Drive Error Hard disk drive C does not respond Confirm that C hard dis...

Page 148: ...tive for service FDD Controller Failure The BIOS cannot communicate with the floppy disk controller Contact your service representative to check all appropriate connections HDD Controller Failure The...

Page 149: ...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 t...

Page 150: ...ror 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 exter...

Page 151: ...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 152: ...et email address tech support neccsd 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 acce...

Page 153: ...phone 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 acc...

Page 154: ...ime 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 muc...

Page 155: ...ecific 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...

Page 156: ...thy 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 Ps...

Page 157: ...sorders 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 d...

Page 158: ...pth 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...

Page 159: ...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...

Page 160: ...osture 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 Works...

Page 161: ...amping 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 Un...

Page 162: ...B Specifications System Components Memory Map Interrupt Controllers...

Page 163: ...ect PCI bus Random Access Memory Standard Main Memory 64 MB SDRAM 3 3V SO DIMM 64 bit data path 100 MHz CBR refresh Optional Expansion 1 slot Expandable in 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB increments Maximum 512 M...

Page 164: ...NEC Versa Dock and optional NEC Versa PortBar Microphone 1 port Mini Jack Stereo Headphones 1 port Mini Jack 5 watts per channel Stereo Line In 1 port Mini Jack TV Out 1 port RCA Jack 1 port 7 pin S...

Page 165: ...matrix Thin Film Transistor TFT Extended Graphics Array XGA color display Resolution 1024 x 768 Colors 16 Million maximum Keyboard Membrane 85 keys both U S and International with standard QWERTY key...

Page 166: ...rate 120 MB 20ms typ 1 44 MB 720 KB 25ms typ Hard Disk Drive Specifications vary depending upon model Ultra DMA 33 support Capacity Internal 6 x 12 x or 18 x GB Drive height 9 5 mm Read write track to...

Page 167: ...CD 1 CD I Ready CD G CD Plus CD DA CD EXTRN and CD ROM XA 6X DVD ROM Drive Dimensions 12 7 mm h 128 0 mm w 127 0 mm d Burst Transfer Rate 16 67 MB sec PIO Multiword DMA Read Rate CD 3600 KB sec max DV...

Page 168: ...B s 4X speed Audio Out 0 8 0 25 Vrms Operating Conditions Shock 1G 11ms read 0 5G 11ms write Vibration 0 2G read 0 1G write Power AC Adapter Input Voltage 100 to 240 volts V AC 50 or 60 Hz 1 5 A Outpu...

Page 169: ...m Height 1 9 in 49 mm System with 15 0 inch LCD panel Width 12 8 in 327 mm Depth 10 5 in 268 5 mm Height 1 96 in 50 mm Base of system with 15 0 inch LCD panel Width 12 4 in 317 mm Depth 10 1 in 259 mm...

Page 170: ...ations Memory used by the OS device drivers TSRs and all DOS applications 0A0000 0AFFFFh 64 KB Video Buffer EGA and VGA 0B0000 0B7FFFh 32 KB Video Buffer monochrome CGA color VGA monochrome 0B8000 0BF...

Page 171: ...ystem Interrupt Controllers Controller Master Slave Priority Name Device Master 0 IRQ00 SystemTimer 1 Master 1 IRQ01 Keyboard Master 2 IRQ02 Programmable Controller Slave 3 IRQ08 Real time Clock Slave...

Page 172: ...C Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting Power Management Miscellaneous...

Page 173: ...ports Contact your NECC dealer for ordering information Why won t a serial mouse work when connected to the PS 2 port with the appropriate adapter The NEC Versa LXi computer is designed to find a mou...

Page 174: ...the appropriate drive Click on Have Disk and follow the on screen instructions to install the video driver PC Cards In which slots do my PC cards go Your PC cards can go into either slot if they are...

Page 175: ...d wireless radio cards consume more power than others and can impact battery life When not using any PC card close all applications using the card and pop it part of the way out of the slot to save po...

Page 176: ...re that you have a diskette in the diskette drive containing operating system files Be sure to check the Boot Device Setup parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility to determine the designated sequence of...

Page 177: ...iskette do I use in my diskette drive Some systems ship with a 1 44 megabyte MB diskette drive that uses 3 5 inch high density HD diskettes These diskettes are also called double sided high density DS...

Page 178: ...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 se...

Page 179: ...tandby in Windows 98 You can initiate full Suspend to RAM in Windows 98 by accessing Start Shut Down Standby This places the system in a deeper state of sleep and requires that you press the Power but...

Page 180: ...work Resuming from STF mode requires less time than performing a cold boot Your system must be configured for STF Hibernation In Windows Power Management Properties check the box labeled enable hibern...

Page 181: ...single beep Other Power Management settings include Custom 2 beeps Highest Performance 3 beeps Longest Life 4 beeps In Windows 98 or 95 click on Start Settings Control Panel In Control Panel double c...

Page 182: ...I get a message Insufficient memory when I run some games I have 64 MB of memory The Insufficient memory refers to the 640 kilobytes of DOS base memory Since there are drivers being loaded at power o...

Page 183: ...do Verify that the IR port is enabled Enter the BIOS Setup Utility access the Peripheral Setup menu and be sure that the IR serial port setting contains an available COM port and IRQ setting Check tha...

Page 184: ...33 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...

Page 185: ...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 pr...

Page 186: ...ursor 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...

Page 187: ...echnology 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 fu...

Page 188: ...ersa is 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...

Page 189: ...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 operat...

Page 190: ...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 wi...

Page 191: ...o 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...

Page 192: ...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...

Page 193: ...phics technology 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 ma...

Page 194: ...ot 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 conditi...

Page 195: ...hin 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 control...

Page 196: ...ge 2 13 charging LED 1 12 CMOS 2 13 extending life 2 8 gauge LEDs 2 7 handling 2 8 inserting 2 11 main 2 13 optional 2 13 precautions 2 12 recharging precautions 2 12 refresh 3 17 release latch 1 16 s...

Page 197: ...6 F Fan 1 13 FAQs booting C 7 diskette drive C 5 display panel C 2 external mouse C 2 miscellaneous C 10 PC cards C 3 power management C 7 File bay 1 15 1 16 5 2 FTP site 11 3 Full disk restore 4 13...

Page 198: ...dule bay 1 16 modules 5 18 Microphone 1 6 1 15 9 4 MIDI files 9 6 Mini PCI LAN 6 7 LAN Modem 6 7 modem 6 6 Mixing 9 5 Monitor port 1 12 turning off 3 19 Mouse port 1 12 Multimedia applications 9 7 dig...

Page 199: ...3 Playing back 9 3 PortBar notches 1 12 POST error messages 10 4 Power button 1 5 1 7 3 13 connections 7 3 meter 3 20 pressing button 3 21 schemes 3 19 status LEDs 1 11 Power management 3 18 setup 3 1...

Page 200: ...diskettes 5 3 Supervisor password 3 8 Support services 11 4 Suspend mode 3 14 3 23 warning tone 3 14 Switch settings 3 25 System batteries 2 13 date 3 6 dimensions B 8 memory 3 7 parameters 3 5 reset...

Page 201: ...out type 3 7 Volume control 1 14 W Wake up from Suspend 3 14 Warm swap 5 4 Web site 11 3 Windows 95 4 4 98 4 2 98 desktop icons 4 2 98 taskbar icons 4 3 introduction 4 2 keys 1 9 NT 4 5 power managem...

Page 202: ...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 televisi...

Page 203: ...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 un...

Page 204: ...DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We the Responsible Party NEC Computers Inc 15 Business Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 declare that the product NEC Versa LXi is in compliance with FCC CFR47 part 15 for Class...

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