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5-2   Using Multimedia

With its fast Pentium II/MMX processor and enhanced audio and video
capabilities, you can perform fantastic multimedia feats with your NEC
Versa Note! This section describes the NEC Versa Note’s multimedia
features and how you can use them to create high-quality, powerful
presentations.

Multimedia combines audio, text, animation, photo images, and video
sources into one presentation.

Audio

The NEC Versa Note provides entertainment-level sound  quality
through the stereo speakers and. It handles musical instrument digital
interface (MIDI) files, digital audio files, and analog audio sources. This
means the NEC Versa Note recognizes .WAV, .MID, and .AVI files.
The system is also Sound Blaster™ compatible.

Recording

All information on a computer must be stored in digital form. Analog
audio signals from sources such as tape cassettes or music CDs must be
digitized before being recorded and stored on disk.

 

Note:

  The built-in microphone is muted by

default. Enable the microphone before attempting to
use it.

You can make recordings from two classes of audio input: line level and
microphone level. Line level accepts analog audio signals from
electronic sources such as tape cassettes, VCRs, and CD/VCD/DVD
players through the Line-In port.

 

Note:

  When using the built-in microphone,

make sure the speaker volume is turned down or
feedback may occur.

Summary of Contents for VERSA NOTE

Page 1: ... performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC CSD To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this documen...

Page 2: ... Versa Note Power Sources 1 15 Using the AC Adapter 1 15 Powering On Off 1 16 Using the Battery Pack 1 17 Replacing the Battery Pack 1 17 When Battery Power is Low 1 18 Battery Handling 1 19 Battery Life 1 19 Extending Battery Life 1 20 Battery Charging 1 20 Battery Precautions 1 21 Battery Disposal 1 21 Internal Batteries 1 22 CMOS Battery 1 22 System Care 1 23 Storage Requirements 1 23 Routine C...

Page 3: ...der 2 12 QuickLink MessageCenter III 2 12 eSafe Protect 2 12 Microsoft Office 97 Professional Edition only on selected models 2 12 World Wide Web Browsers 2 12 Netscape Navigator 2 13 Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 13 Applications and Drivers CD 2 13 Launching the Applications and Drivers CD 2 13 Installing the Software 2 14 3 Using Setup and Power Management Setup Utility 3 2 How to Enter Setup 3 ...

Page 4: ...Type II Cards 4 12 Type II Extended Cards 4 12 Type III Cards 4 12 Communication Cards 4 12 PC Card Modems 4 13 Storage Cards 4 13 Interface Cards 4 13 Other Cards 4 13 PC Card Slots 4 14 Inserting a PC Card 4 14 Removing a Card 4 15 IR Port 4 16 USB Port 4 17 Enabling and Disabling Devices 4 18 Increasing System Storage and Memory 4 19 Hard Disk Drive 4 19 Memory Module Installation 4 19 Connecti...

Page 5: ...ltimedia Applications 5 7 6 Traveling with Your NEC Versa Note Power Connections 6 2 Checklist Information 6 2 What to Take 6 3 Preparing Your NEC Versa Note for Travel 6 3 7 Solving Problems Problem Checklist 7 2 Start up Problems 7 3 POST Error Messages 7 4 If You Need Assistance 7 6 Product Recovery CD 7 7 Full Express Restore 7 8 Partition Restore 7 10 If You Need Assistance 7 13 A Setting Up ...

Page 6: ...terrupt Controllers B 7 DMA Settings B 8 C Getting Services and Support Quick Reference Chart C 2 NEC NOW C 3 NEC CSD Web Site C 4 NEC CSD FTP Site C 5 NEC CSD FaxFlash Service C 6 Email Fax to Support Services C 8 NEC CSD Bulletin Board C 9 NEC CSD Support Services C 11 NEC CSD Customer Assistance Center C 11 Versa Laptop Fulfillment Hotline C 12 Glossary Index ...

Page 7: ...net Chapter 3 Using Setup and Power Management explains how to customize your notebook s parameter and power management settings Chapter 4 Using Your NEC Versa Note describes the NEC Versa Note features and functions You ll also master procedures for connecting external options like a headphone microphone or speakers Chapter 5 Using Multimedia details how to integrate video and sound clips into im...

Page 8: ...rmat WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software Note Notes give particularly important information on 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 yo...

Page 9: ...e Quick Reference card provides an easy to carry reference to LED meanings controls function key combinations and NEC help numbers The NEC Versa Note User s Guide is a fully navigational HTML based document containing a full search capability and all of the information about your NEC Versa Note that you find in this printed user s guide and more This is installable from the Applications and Driver...

Page 10: ...nd 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 NEC Versa Note Power Sources Internal Batteries System Care Important Safety Instructions German Language Version of Important Safety Instructions ...

Page 11: ...r 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 Read through this guide to familiarize yourself with the NEC Versa Note The NEC Versa Note notebook computer offers you a portable system filled with exciting resources for home business or travel Standard f...

Page 12: ... 90 compliant 56 kilobits per second Kbps modem modem only available on some models As a multimedia system your NEC Versa Note provides the tools needed to create and present impressive images using video clips and sound To get comfortable with your notebook read the following sections and take a tour around your system NEC Versa Note notebook computer ...

Page 13: ...ou can adjust for a comfortable viewing position The LCD panel can be a 12 1 inch Dual Scan Super Twisted Nematic DSTN or Thin Film Transistor TFT Super Video Graphics Array SVGA color display or a 13 3 inch TFT Extended Graphics Array XGA The features of the LCD panel are described after the figure LCD panel Power and Suspend Status LEDs identified by icons are located just under the front of the...

Page 14: ...the AC adapter battery or PowerXtender Auto adapter Lights green when on and has normal battery power Lights yellow when on and low 8 to 4 battery power Lights amber when in Suspend mode and very low 3 or less battery power Battery Charging LED lights to indicate battery charging status Lights amber to indicate the battery is charging Lights off to indicate the battery is fully charged Suspend Mod...

Page 15: ... Status LEDs 2 Power Button Status LEDs keep you informed of your NEC Versa Note s current operating status Descriptions of the status icons appear in the following section Power Button press the Power button either to power on or power off the system Note If you are unable to power off the system use the power override Press the Power button and hold it in place until the system powers off ...

Page 16: ...ard Drive Access 2 Diskette Drive Access 3 Caps Lock 4 Scroll Lock 5 Num Lock Hard Drive Access lights when the NEC Versa Note accesses the hard disk drive Diskette Drive Access lights when the NEC Versa Note writes data to or retrieves data from the diskette 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 ac...

Page 17: ...nit features are described after the figure Keyboard Panel and Base Unit 1 Keyboard 2 NEC VersaGlide 3 Microphone 4 Built in Speakers Keyboard standard QWERTY key layout See Using the Keyboard in Chapter 4 for details about control keys function keys and keyboard features Models shipped outside of the U S are equipped with country specific keyboard layouts ...

Page 18: ...ers provides stereo sound for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure Around the Back of the System You ll find system ports for connecting your NEC Versa Note to optional devices like a printer or external monitor on the back of your NEC Versa Note The ports are described after the figure Back system features 1 PortBar Notches 2 AC Power Port 3 PS 2 Port 4 Parallel Port 5 USB Port 6 E...

Page 19: ...bi directional and output only protocols Note The default setting for the parallel port on your NEC Versa Note is set to Enhanced Capabilities Port ECP Some older parallel devices may not function with the ECP default setting You may need to adjust the setting to accommodate your parallel device Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 Using Setup and Power Management to adjust the setting USB Port Th...

Page 20: ...ystem like a home stereo as an input source Use a cable to connect to the Line Out port on the other audio system to record or play Headphones Lets you plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers Around the Left Side of the System The left side of your NEC Versa Note provides the features shown in the following figure The left side features are described after the figure Left side features 1 IR ...

Page 21: ...control the speaker volume through the thumb wheel CD ROM Reader Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc CD and play audio CDs See Chapter 4 Using Your NEC Versa Note Computer for details about using the CD ROM reader Diskette Drive A 3 5 inch 1 44 MB diskette drive comes installed in the NEC Versa Note system The drive accepts 1 44 MB high density diskettes as well as 720 KB dou...

Page 22: ...ains a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH or Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack Modem Port modem only available on some models NEC includes a 56K internal voice fax data modem It keeps you connected to the outside world Fan Allows your system to cool properly and maintain a safe operating environment CAUTION Do not block the fan while the NEC Versa Note is in use ...

Page 23: ... Around the Bottom of the System The bottom of the NEC Versa Note offers the following features The features are described after the figure Bottom of the system 1 Battery Bay 2 Battery Release Latch 3 Memory Module Bay Cover 4 Tilt Foot Battery Bay Equipped with a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH or depending on the model Lithium Ion Li Ion battery Battery Release Latch Slide the latch to th...

Page 24: ...the battery pack the PowerXtender Auto Adapter Read the following sections for specific steps on powering on the system Using the AC Adapter Use the AC adapter and power cable that came with your NEC Versa Note to run your computer on alternating current AC power or to recharge the battery pack Use the AC adapter whenever a wall outlet is nearby WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter...

Page 25: ...e rear side of your NEC Versa Note system 2 Plug one end of the AC power cable into the AC adapter and the other end into a 120 or 240 volt wall outlet WARNING Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter Doing so can cause the adapter to overheat Powering On Off To power on locate the Power button on the left hand side of the control panel above the keyboard and press it To power off the syste...

Page 26: ...er using the AC adapter This also recharges your battery When battery power drops to the level where the Battery Warning is activated the power LED lights yellow When battery power reaches 8 the power LED lights amber and the system beeps a warning and the system goes into Suspend Save to File mode Replacing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack in your system as follows CAUTION Be sure to sav...

Page 27: ...ery Power is Low When battery power gets low connect your system to the AC adapter If an AC adapter is not available change the battery pack using the Replace Battery Pack procedure See the section Replacing the Battery Pack WARNING To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion adhere to the following Keep the battery away from extreme heat Keep metal objects away from the battery terminals ...

Page 28: ...se Clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth if they get dirty When not in use store the battery in a cool dry area The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end Discard batteries that display these symptoms shorter work times discoloration warping hot to the touch strange odor Battery Life The NEC Versa Note NiMH or Li Ion battery has an approximate life of 2 5 hours unde...

Page 29: ...system is powered on and the AC adapter is connected charge time is approximately 4 hours For maximum battery performance fully discharge the battery before recharging it To do so unplug the AC adapter turn off power management features through BIOS Setup Fn F7 and Windows power management and turn on the system Once the battery is fully discharged plug in the AC adapter and recharge the battery I...

Page 30: ...le the battery Do not solder the battery Do not 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 terminals Metal objects in contact with the terminals can cause a short circuit and damage If the battery leaks onto skin or cl...

Page 31: ...ists battery specifications In addition to the main battery the CMOS battery provides power to maintain system configuration settings CMOS Battery This battery provides battery backup and prevents data loss in the system s complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS RAM This memory area contains information on the system s configuration for example date time drives and memory The CMOS battery las...

Page 32: ...g must be a type appropriate for the country where it is used Check with your local dealer for HAR type 18 AWG 2 conductor cord or better Reference the booklet Getting Service and Support for Asia Australia and Europe to find out how to contact the local office in your country Obtain replacement cords at an authorized service center The replacement must be of the same type and voltage rating as th...

Page 33: ...nents 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 CAUTION Never use harsh solutions household cleaners or spray cleaners that contain caustic materials on the NEC Versa Note These cleaners are usually high in alkalinity which is measured in pH Using these clea...

Page 34: ...hese precautions when using your NEC Versa Note and AC adapter Always follow all cautions and warnings Avoid dropping or bumping the computer or the AC adapter Do not stack heavy objects on the computer the AC adapter or the battery packs Do not place items near the NEC Versa Note that could block air vents and cause overheating Use the NEC Versa Note on a level surface and avoid moving the NEC Ve...

Page 35: ...ing it Avoid exposing the NEC Versa Note or AC adapter to extreme changes in temperature or humidity If it is unavoidable allow your NEC Versa Note to adjust to room temperature before use When cleaning the system use a soft clean dry cloth Avoid wiping the display surface with abrasive material including rough fabric Do not use a cleaning solution this may damage the notebook s plastic If the AC ...

Page 36: ...sed to moisture The notebook has not worked well or you can not get it to work according to the user s guide The notebook has been dropped and damaged If the notebook has an obvious sign of damage An approved power cord has to be used for the notebook s power supply For a rated current up to 6A and an equipment weight more than 3 kg a power cord not lighter than H05VV F 2G 0 75mm2 has to be used T...

Page 37: ...ert wurde Befolgen Sie die nachstehenden Anweisungen um die Funktionsfähigkeit die Leistungsfähigkeit und die Sicherheit Ihres Computers zu gewährleisten Lesen Sie diese Hinweise zur Sicherheit bitte aufmerksam durch und bewahren Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig auf um jederzeit darin nachlesen zu können ACHTUNG Schalten Sie das NEC Versa Note in den folgenden Fällen sofort aus und ziehen ...

Page 38: ... auf die Festplatte auf das Diskettenlaufwerk oder auf das CD ROM Laufwerk zugegriffen wird Wenn Sie den Wechselstromadapter verwenden vergewissern Sie sich daß die Stromversorgung dem Kompatibilitätsbereich des Systems entspricht 100 240 Volt Wechselstrom Verwenden Sie den Wechselstromadapter niemals wenn die Spannung nicht innerhalb dieses Bereichs liegt Beachten Sie diesen Punkt insbesondere be...

Page 39: ...s trockenes Tuch Vermeiden Sie es den Bildschirm mit scheuernden Materialien dazu gehört auch rauher Stoff abzuwischen Verwenden Sie keine Reinigungslösung diese könnte den Kunststoff Ihres Notebooks beschädigen Wenn der Wechselstromadapter extrem heiß wird ziehen Sie den Netzstecker und lassen Sie den Adapter abkühlen Der Stromanschluß und allfällige Verlängerungsstecker sollten so ausgelegt sein...

Page 40: ...unktioniert bzw Sie können das Notebook nicht dazu bringen entsprechend der Bedienungsanleitung zu funktionieren Das Notebook wurde fallengelassen und ist beschädigt Das Notebook weist eindeutige Zeichen einer Beschädigung auf Für die Stromversorgung des Notebooks ist ein zugelassenes Stromkabel zu verwenden Für einen Nennstrom von bis zu 6 A und ein System mit einem Gewicht von mehr als 3 kg ist ...

Page 41: ...2 Understanding the Software Windows Introduction Guide to Online Help Guide to NEC Utilities Other Software World Wide Web Browsers Applications and Drivers CD ...

Page 42: ...rating system Windows 95 operating system or Windows NT operating system Online Help NEC Utilities Setup NEC Customize Utility PHDisk Other Software Adobe Acrobat Reader QuickLink MessageCenter III eSafe Protect Microsoft Office Professional 97 World Wide Web Browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer Netscape Software not available on all models ...

Page 43: ...d a fully integrated Internet experience Desktop Icons With Windows 98 the following icons are installed on your desktop My Computer Provides access to drives printers the control panel 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 Set Up the Microsoft...

Page 44: ... a fee online services give you access to the Internet email the world wide web travel information news reports and more Note Before choosing and registering for an online service you must either connect an optional modem and a working phone line to your system or install a LAN card for network access If you are using this product outside of the United States or Canada some online services may req...

Page 45: ...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 NEC VersaGlide Allows you to adjust your VersaGlide mouse properties Also access NEC VersaGl...

Page 46: ...vides a setup program that allows you to sign up for the Microsoft Network If you already have an account use this interface to sign on to the Microsoft Network Network Neighborhood Shows you the network integrated LANs and WANs only after your system has been configured for a network My Briefcase Allows easy transfer of files between the NEC Versa Note and another system Online Services Includes ...

Page 47: ...r 4 0 integrates the browser software with Windows 95 to bring true web integration to all your computing activities The Active Desktop lets you place both Windows icons and HTML elements on your computer desktop making it easier to navigate anywhere on your system The Active Desktop consists of the following two layers A transparent icon layer that displays all your existing desktop shortcuts A b...

Page 48: ... NEC VersaGlide Time Clock See the Windows 95 online help for detailed instructions on using Windows 95 Windows 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 or MS DOS operating systems Windows NT gives you a variety of features offered by Microsoft including a desktop to maneuver a t...

Page 49: ...s include calls to Windows NT to install drivers that are Windows NT specific As a result when installing new hardware or software like a network PC card or a remote access service parts of Service Pack 4 may be overwritten by the original Windows NT files Therefore it is very important to reinstall Service Pack 4 after introducing new hardware or software To reinstall Service Pack 4 double click ...

Page 50: ...ch provides general information on system usage as well as more extensive topics including using power management PC card technology and system memory map NEC UltraCare Guide The NEC UltraCare Guide describes NEC s extended warranty program to help you protect your investment in an NEC Versa Note system If you purchased your system outside of the United States or Canada please contact yout local d...

Page 51: ...Disk This utility creates a file on the hard disk that is large enough to contain the entire program and data residing in the NEC Versa Note dynamic memory You only need to update this file size if you upgrade the amount of memory in your system Run this utility in DOS mode or DOS environment It will not run on a compressed drive Access PHDisk from C necutils PHDisk phdisk create file or C necutil...

Page 52: ... is a personal Internet safety solution for your NEC Versa Note at home or work In addition to sealing off unwanted visitors in the Sand Box quarantine this Complete Internet Protection solution includes complete Anti Virus protection a state of the art Personal Firewall and the Anti Vandal Defense System Microsoft Office 97 Professional Edition only on selected models Microsoft Office 97 includes...

Page 53: ...customize for individual preferences and bookmark favorite web sites to facilitate repeated access Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft s Internet Explorer 4 0 makes finding information on the Internet easy Built in webcasting features give you the content you want when you want it An integrated set of tools provides services ranging from basic email to exciting conferencing broadcasting and web ...

Page 54: ...plication driver etc Install Clicking the Install button installs the selected software Exit Clicking the Exit button closes the Applications and Drivers CD dialog box Once the Applications and Drivers CD dialog box appears follow these steps to install the desired software 1 Click the selection tab of your choice 2 Click the plus box beside the desired application driver etc to expand the selecti...

Page 55: ...3 Using Setup and Power Management Setup Utility ...

Page 56: ...assword balance your performance needs with power conservation How to Enter Setup Access Setup at power on Just press F2 at the screen prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup When you press F2 to enter Setup the system 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 resum...

Page 57: ...ed parameters are shown Parameters The left part of the screen This area lists parameters and their current settings PHOENIXBIOS SETUP UTILITY F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Main Advanced Security Power Saving Boot Exit System Time 15 00 00 Item Specific Help System Date 01 14 1999 Tab Shift Tab or Language English U...

Page 58: ...ctions Key What It Does F1 Shows on line help on key functions Moves the cursor between the displayed parameters Modifies the current parameter settings F9 Load default configuration Tab Shift Tab or Enter For some parameter settings moves the cursor between the subfields Also moves the cursor to the next line or selection For example for System Time Tab moves the cursor from hour to minute to sec...

Page 59: ... System Date Diskette Drive A English US hh mm ss mm dd yyyy 1 44 1 25 MB 3 1 2 Japanese Disabled Internal HDD Internal CD ROM Auto Auto User Defined Boot Display Device Both Both CRT LCD System Memory Extended Memory CPU Type CPU Speed BIOS Version 640 KB Auto Detect Advanced Menu PS 2 Mouse Installed O S Silent Boot I O Device Configuration Serial Port Infrared Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Flopp...

Page 60: ...d Timeout Suspend Mode Audio Save To Disk Hard Disk Timeout Video Timeout LID Switch Resume On Modem Ring Resume On Time Resume Time On Off Battery only Maximum Power Saving 1 min 5 min Suspend Off 1 min 2 min Suspend Off Off 00 00 00 On Off Suspend Resume Always on Battery only Customized Maximum Performance Disabled Maximum Power Saving Off 1 2 4 6 8 12 min Off 5 10 15 20 30 40 60 min Suspend Sa...

Page 61: ...pe of language for the BIOS display System Time To set the time enter the current hour minute and second on hr min sec 24 hour format System Date This field lets you set your NEC Versa Note calendar month day and year The calendar clock is year 2000 compliant These settings remain in memory even after you turn off the system To set the date use the Tab Shift Tab Enter key to move from field to fie...

Page 62: ...Serial Port Parallel Port IrDA and Floppy disk controller Note If you disable a device in Setup you cannot enable or assign it using the Windows device manager The device is not listed in the Windows device list To control the device using the Windows device manager select any setting other than Disable in Setup Installed O S Specifies the installed operating system which you use most commonly Sec...

Page 63: ...rates as both a On Off and Suspend Resume switch On Off functions as a normal Power button to power the system on or off Suspend Resume functions as a Suspend button to put the system into Suspend mode and return to normal operation from Suspend Power Management Function Battery only enables the power saving management function when the system operates in battery power only Always enables the powe...

Page 64: ...to disk and powers off When Auto Save To Disk is turned on the system saves its state to disk and then powers off after being in Suspend mode for a period of time Hard Disk Timeout Allows you to select the amount of time the hard disk needs to be inactive before it shuts down Video Timeout Allows you to select the amount of time the user input devices needs to be inactive before it shuts down LID ...

Page 65: ... Menu Exit Saving Changes Exits System Setup and saves your changes to CMOS Exit Discard Changes Exits Setup utility without saving Setup data to CMOS Load Setup Defaults Loads default settings for all items in Setup Discard Changes Reverts to previously selected settings and exits Setup Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS Battery Refresh Conditions the battery so that the battery can be fully c...

Page 66: ...4 Using Your NEC Versa Note LCD Panel Keyboard NEC VersaGlide Integrated Drives 56K Internal Modem PC Cards Enabling and Disabling Devices Increasing System Storage and Memory Connecting Options ...

Page 67: ...ide integrated drives 20X or 24X CD ROM reader internal modem included on some models PC card slots USB port IR port In addition this chapter focuses on expanding memory capacity and installing options LCD Panel The LCD panel on your NEC Versa Note system is fully adjustable to provide comfortable viewing To adjust the viewing angle gently tilt the LCD panel into position Keyboard The NEC Versa No...

Page 68: ...le on the NEC Versa Note keyboard These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Eight keys printed in blue are preprogrammed with dual functions 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 function key combinations are pre programmed for t...

Page 69: ...n F9 Reduces the LCD s brightness seven settings from the highest setting Fn F10 Increases the LCD s contrast DSTN only Fn F11 Reduces the LCD s contrast DSTN only The following key combinations are available with some applications Fn SysReq System request is used in terminal emulation applications Fn Break Break sends a break command Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work...

Page 70: ...ock again the keys revert to their normal functions as typewriter keys Control keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold the control key while pressing another key For example Press Ctrl c means to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter c Key combinations work specific to the application you are runn...

Page 71: ...o to the next section for general directions about adjusting the touchpad properties Note If you install another mouse driver over the shipping default the double tap capability may be lost Making VersaGlide Adjustments The NEC VersaGlide offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions To access these options locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon ...

Page 72: ...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 for more information Integrated Drives The NEC Versa Note comes with three integrated drives two on the left side of the system and one inside of the system The drives are as follows CD ROM Your system ships with eith...

Page 73: ...ejects the CD tray Press this button when power is on to insert a CD into or remove a CD from the reader Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader if the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs To remove a CD insert the end of a paper clip into the eject hole and push in until the CD tray releases Now you can manually open the drawer Status LE...

Page 74: ...CD inserted into the reader automatically starts playing The system periodically checks the reader to see if a CD was inserted Although this feature makes using your CDs very convenient it interferes with the system s automatic Save to File feature To disable the Auto Play feature or re enable it follow these instructions 1 From the Windows Start menu select Settings and Control Panel 2 In the Con...

Page 75: ...cate with others via fax email or connect to an online service or bulletin board The modem is only available on some models Note Due to FCC regulations in effect at the time that this document was printed the 56K internal modem transmits at a maximum speed of 52K The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data trans...

Page 76: ... a RJ 11 connector that plugs into a standard wall outlet Note The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable Longer cables are available at your local electronics store 2 Connect one end of the cable into a standard telephone wall outlet 3 Connect the other end of the cable into the computer s modem port Note Depending on your operational requirements you may need to disable the modem in or...

Page 77: ... are Type II extended cards The extended 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 electronics as well as a location for external connectors Type III Cards Type III cards are thicker 10 5 mm than Type II cards and allow no extensions Type III card ...

Page 78: ...lephone cable to the wall outlet you might have to unplug the telephone if it is plugged into the outlet Storage Cards When you insert a memory 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 Interface Cards You can connect most standard Small Computer System Interface SCSI devices using the optional NEC PC card...

Page 79: ...a PC card in your system CAUTION Some PC cards require additional system resources Before inserting a PC card you may have to disable either the IR port USB port or the 56K internal modem Check the Windows device manager to ensure that one of these devices is disabled before inserting a PC card For information about enabling and disabling devices on your NEC Versa Note see Enabling and Disabling D...

Page 80: ... can also double click on the PC Card icon in the lower right side of the toolbar on your desktop 2 Select the PC Card icon 3 Select the PC card to remove and select Stop Windows alerts you if any applications are still using the card If all applications using that card are closed services for that card are shut down and you get a message telling you it is safe to remove the card 4 Press the butto...

Page 81: ...support IR Your NEC Versa Note transfers data at the speed compatible with the receiving device If the receiving device is also FIR equipped your NEC Versa Note recognizes this capability and transfers data at the FIR rate CAUTION Your NEC Versa Note ships with the IR port disabled The first time that you use the IR port you must enable the device through the setup utility Once the IR port is enab...

Page 82: ...ogy to work follow these guidelines position the NEC Versa Note no more than three feet way from the IR peripheral device you are using and keep the IR ports between the computer and the device parallel USB Port The USB port on the rear side of your system allows you to connect up to 127 USB equipped peripheral devices to your NEC Versa Note notebook computer These peripherals may include digital ...

Page 83: ...ble or disable a device on your NEC Versa Note 1 Press Start slide the cursor to Settings and locate the Control Panel 2 Double click the System icon and select Device Manager 3 Double click the appropriate device for example the Infrared Port then double click the device name e g NEC Versa Note Fast Infrared Port 4 Enable or disable a device as follows To enable a device click to remove the check...

Page 84: ...ve with a drive with greater storage capacity Note If you want to replace your hard disk contact your local dealer for more information about this dealer installable device If you purchased this system outside of the United States or Canada see the booklet Getting Service and Support in Asia Australia and Europe to find out how to contact the local office in your country Memory Module Installation...

Page 85: ... system is powered off and that no peripheral devices are attached 2 Turn the system over and locate the screw on the Memory Module Bay cover as indicated in the figure shown next Memory Module Bay Cover on the bottom of the system 1 Memory Module Bay Cover 2 Screw 3 Upper side of Memory Module Bay Cover 3 Remove the screw 4 Gently lift the Memory Module Bay cover 5 Locate the alignment notch on t...

Page 86: ...follows Hold the SO DIMM at a 30 degree angle and align the SO DIMM connector with the socket in the system Push the connector into the socket Press down on the edge of the SO DIMM until the locking tabs on the sides snap into place securing the module To remove a SO DIMM press the locking tabs away from the sides of the module until the module pops up Then remove the SO DIMM 8 Reassemble the NEC ...

Page 87: ...nd serial External keyboard External mouse External audio options In addition NEC offers the NEC PortBar that was developed to work specifically with your NEC Versa Note See the following sections for steps on using the options Back system features 1 PS 2 port 2 Parallel port 3 USB port 4 Expansion port 5 Serial port 6 VGA port monitor port 7 Microphone in jack 8 Line in jack 9 Headphone jack ...

Page 88: ...while the monitor is being connected 2 Attach the 15 pin cable connector to the monitor port on the system Secure the cable connection with the screws provided 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Follow any setup instructions in the monitor user s guide 5 Turn on power to the monitor 6 Power on the NEC Versa Note Press the Fn F3 function key combina...

Page 89: ...n parallel cable connector to the parallel port on the system Secure the cable with the screws provided 3 Align and connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on the device Lock the connector clips 4 Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall outlet 5 Turn on power to the system and the device Note Check that the device is online before you try to use it See th...

Page 90: ...se Keypad You can add a full size PS 2 style keyboard or PS 2 style mouse to your NEC Versa Note When you connect an external keyboard you can use both the built in keyboard and external keyboard simultaneously The embedded numeric keypad on the NEC Versa Note does not work in this case Use the keypad on the external keyboard To attach two external PS 2 style devices at the same time use the optio...

Page 91: ...hones that you want to use 2 Plug the jack into the port on the rear side of the system Note If you use external speakers and experience sound distortion or feedback lower the volume Some feedback is caused by having the microphone and speakers too close to each other so moving the external audio option away from the unit may also help NEC PortBar The NEC PortBar is an accessory that duplicates th...

Page 92: ...e expansion connector on the back of the NEC Versa Note computer Be sure that the PortBar snaps into the PortBar latches on each side of the NEC Versa Note 3 Rotate to release bar to the center to lock Using PortBar 1 Release bars 2 PortBar 3 PortBar latches ...

Page 93: ...i DIN PS 2 Mouse Port Connects to a PS 2 mouse Mini DIN PS 2 Keyboard Port Connects to a 6 pin standard PS 2 style keyboard Serial Port Connects a serial device to your notebook computer such as an external modem or mouse Parallel Port Connects a printer to your notebook computer You can change the LPT Mode in the Setup program Monitor Port Connects an external VGA SVGA monitor to your notebook co...

Page 94: ...rmed that the BIOS needs an upgrade contact NEC CSD Customer Services 800 632 4525 Fax 801 578 5101 to receive a copy of the BUD You can also download the BIOS from the NEC CSD BBS or web site Refer to appendix C for detailed instructions on how to download the BIOS Only use the BIOS upgrade diskette for your specific model Note If you purchased or are using this system outside of the U S or Canad...

Page 95: ...5 Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications ...

Page 96: ...o files and analog audio sources This means the NEC Versa Note recognizes WAV MID and AVI files The system is also Sound Blaster compatible Recording All information on a computer must be stored in digital form Analog audio signals from sources such as tape cassettes or music CDs must be digitized before being recorded and stored on disk Note The built in microphone is muted by default Enable the ...

Page 97: ...ine In Analog signals come in through the NEC Versa Note s Line In port The analog signals are converted into digital bits and bytes digitized through a converter known as an ADC analog to digital converter The resulting digital sound bytes can be stored edited processed and transferred You can record ambient sound effects specific sound effects or music to enhance a presentation Ambient sound eff...

Page 98: ...s See Recording earlier in this chapter for details about recording sound with the microphone Playing Back You can play back your recorded soundtrack through stereo headphones the internal NEC Versa Note stereo speakers or external stereo speakers You can play WAV and MIDI files as well as CD audio Adjust the volume through the software a volume control feature can be found in Accessories or on th...

Page 99: ...e Built In Speakers The NEC Versa Note has built in stereo speakers Adjust the volume through the software or with the volume control knob located on the left side of the system Using External Stereo Speakers For full stereo sound impact you can plug a pair of stereo speakers into the headphones jack located on the rear of the system Adjust the volume through software with the controls on the exte...

Page 100: ...r file and press the Play button To play full screen MPEG video you may need to press the Window maximize button to bring your video to full size Using Digital Video Files With commercial video capture hardware and application software you can plug any video device including VCRs televisions camcorders and laser disc players into your NEC Versa Note and record motion graphics to your hard drive Us...

Page 101: ...oftware 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 pull all the elements of your design into an exciting interactive multimedia presentation ...

Page 102: ...6 Traveling with Your NEC Versa Note Power Connections Checklist Information ...

Page 103: ... in case you have an electrical outlet handy This saves battery power for when you really need it Take along any application or data files on diskette that you might need Power Connections With the right accessories you can run your NEC Versa Note system almost anywhere Your system self adjusts to various power sources The United States Canada and most of Central and South America use 120 volt alt...

Page 104: ...ave home Note Speed the trip through airport security by carrying a fully charged system Inspectors want to see the screen display a message The boot message is usually sufficient If your system is fully charged the inspection only takes a minute or so Otherwise be prepared to attach the AC adapter and power cable And if you don t have these the inspection might include a disassembly of the system...

Page 105: ...7 Solving Problems Problem Checklist Start up Problems If You Need Assistance Product Recovery CD ...

Page 106: ... cables are tightly connected The display setting is configured correctly The display s brightness control is adjusted properly If using battery power check that the battery pack is properly inserted and fully charged Troubleshooting Problem What To Do The system does not power on If you are operating the system with battery power check that the battery pack is correctly inserted Attach the AC ada...

Page 107: ... the disk drive stops and try again If system does not resume it may have auto suspended on a low battery Attach the AC adapter and try again If the system still does not Suspend check that Auto Play is disabled for the CD ROM drive An optional component does not work Make sure the component is securely installed or connected Verify that the system parameter for the I O port configuration is set c...

Page 108: ...an error message If this happens follow the instructions in the POST error message table Post Error Messages Error Message Explanation Diskette drive A error Drive A is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is attached correctly Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn Extended memory not w...

Page 109: ...not complete successfully POST loads default values and offers to run Setup If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected the next boot will likely fail On systems with wait states improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot Run Setup and verify that the wait state configuration is correct This error is cleared the next time the ...

Page 110: ...M failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected System timer error The timer test failed Requires repair of system board If You Need Assistance If you have a problem with your computer first review the checklist and troubleshooting table in the previous section If you still have a problem see Appendix C Getting Services and Support for details about contacting NEC CSD Note...

Page 111: ... of this chapter for information about solving problems before using the CD The recovery CD provides a variety of options that either remove or replace existing files This may result in data loss The Product Recovery CD gives you the following choices Full Completely rebuilds your hard disk drive destroying all existing data in the process Once you choose this option you are prompted to confirm yo...

Page 112: ...ses on your part Simply walk away and return in about half an hour Note Use express restore if your hard disk consists of one partition drive Exit Exits the restore program Full Express Restore If your preinstalled software becomes unusable and you cannot boot from the hard disk use the Recovery CD to restore your system to its initial shipping configuration Full Express Restore erases the hard di...

Page 113: ...gram exits 4 In the Restore Choices screen use the cursor arrows or VersaGlide touchpad to select the type of restore procedure to use CAUTION Choose your restore option carefully to prevent losing data and applications installed on your system 5 Choose Full or Express to restore your hard disk drive to its original factory installed state If you choose Full the Confirm Your Choice screen appears ...

Page 114: ...the recovery process is complete you are prompted to remove the CD from the CD ROM reader and reboot your system 9 Press Enter click Reboot or press Alt R to reboot your system A series of hardware detection screens display the system reboots and the Windows Setup screen appears Follow the on screen instructions to set up Windows You are required to reenter your Microsoft license number Partition ...

Page 115: ... your NEC Versa Note computer and operating system 2 Put the CD into the CD ROM reader tray close the reader door and reboot your computer 3 Read the License Agreement screen that appears Use the cursor keys or VersaGlide touchpad to position the cursor on the Accept button Left click to accept the agreement You have the option of accepting or declining the agreement If you decline the agreement t...

Page 116: ...oceed if you wish to perform a Partition Restore If you select Exit the restore program exits If you select Continue a screen with progress bars displays and lets you know the progress of the recovery CAUTION 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 reader and reboot your system 9 Pre...

Page 117: ...pendix C Getting Services and Support for details about contacting NEC CSD Note If you purchased and are using this product outside the U S or Canada please contact the local NEC CSD office or their dealers for the support and service available in your country Reference the booklet Getting Service and Support in Asia Australia and Europe to find out how to contact the local office in your country ...

Page 118: ...g Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday Pre existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors ...

Page 119: ...nerve tendon and muscle disorders Note Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury To reduce your risk of injury set up and use your computer in the manner described in this appendix Although some studies have shown an association between increasing hours of keyboard use and the development of some musculoskeletal disorders it is still unclear whether work...

Page 120: ...ations Use a separate external keyboard attached to your notebook computer Use a separate external monitor attached to your notebook computer Arrange Your Equipment Arrange your equipment so that you can work in a natural and relaxed position Place items that you use frequently within easy reach Adjust your workstation setup to the proper height as described in this appendix by lowering the table ...

Page 121: ...ould initially be lowered while all the other adjustments discussed in this appendix are made Once all these adjustments are completed raise the armrests or adjust the forearm supports until they touch the forearms and allow the shoulder muscles to relax Adjust Your Input Devices Note the following points when positioning your notebook computer or any external input devices Position your keyboard ...

Page 122: ...eck 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 look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen or external monitor Position your screen or external monitor no closer than 12 inches and no further away than 28 inches fro...

Page 123: ...ps Vary Your Workday If you use your computer for prolonged periods follow these instructions Vary your tasks throughout the day Take frequent short breaks that involve walking standing and stretching During these breaks stretch muscles and joints that were in one position for an extended period of time Relax muscles and joints that were active Use a timer or reminder software to remind you to tak...

Page 124: ...musculoskeletal disorders aging fluid retention due to pregnancy poor physical conditioning and dietary habits and other conditions Psychosocial factors associated with these disorders include workplace stress poor job satisfaction lack of support by management and or lack of control over one s work Contact a doctor if you experience pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing we...

Page 125: ...B Specifications System Components Interrupt Controllers DMA Settings ...

Page 126: ...tional Expansion 1 SO DIMM slot Expandable in 32 MB or 64 MB increments Maximum 128 MB total Video RAM 2 0 MB Cache RAM 512 KB L2 cache Read Only Memory ROM 256 KB flash ROM with boot block Calendar Clock Year month day hour minute second maintained by internal back up battery Input Output I O Facilities Integrated industry standard interfaces Modem Port 1 port RJ 11 Jack or LAN Port on some model...

Page 127: ...ible Main Battery Types Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH eight cell Output Voltage 9 6v Capacity 3 800 mAh Lithium Ion Li Ion eight cell Output Voltage 14 4v Capacity 2 800 mAh Battery Life Up to 2 5 hours depending on model and power management features enabled Recharging Time Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Approximately 3 hours when system is not in use approximately 3 5 hours when system is in use Lithium ...

Page 128: ... Twisted Nematic DSTN cold cathode fluorescent tube CCFT backlit Super VGA SVGA color Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels for XGA 800 x 600 pixels for SVGA Keyboard Membrane type 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 Special Windows 95 keyset Fn key func...

Page 129: ...Compatibility Multisession Photo CD Single Session Photo CD Video CD CS I CD I Ready CD G and CD Plus 56K Internal Modem Field upgradeable firmware K56 Flex compatible V 34 protocol V 90 compliant Class 1 and 2 Fax protocols Full Duplex speakerphone AC Adapter Input Voltage 100 to 240 volts V AC 50 watt max Output Voltage 19 volts DC 2 6A Dimensions System Width 11 8 in 299 mm Depth 9 7 in 247 mm ...

Page 130: ...with AC adapter 6 3 lbs 2 86 kg 12 1 inch LCD with NiMH 6 9 lbs 3 13 kg with AC adapter Recommended Environment Operation Temperature 41ºF to 95ºF 5ºC to 35ºC Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing Storage Temperature 4ºF to 104ºF 20ºC to 40ºC Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing ...

Page 131: ...EC Versa Note Important Information sheet that came with your NEC Versa Note Interrupts IRQ Device IRQ00 System Timer IRQ01 Keyboard IRQ02 Cascade IRQ03 Available If IR disabled IR If IR enabled IRQ04 Serial Port IRQ05 Sound IRQ06 Diskette Drive IRQ07 Parallel Port IRQ08 RTC Alarm IRQ09 ACPI IRQ10 Modem LAN CardBus Controller IRQ11 Available IRQ12 PS 2 Mouse IRQ13 FPU IRQ14 Hard Disk Drive IRQ15 C...

Page 132: ...ings The following table shows default DMA settings for channel assignments 01 through 07 DMA Settings DMA Channel Device DMA00 FIR DMA01 ECP DMA02 Floppy Diskette DMA03 Audio DMA04 Cascade DMA05 Unused DMA06 Unused DMA07 Unused ...

Page 133: ...uick Reference Chart NEC NOW NEC CSD Web Site NEC CSD FTP Site NEC CSD FaxFlash Service Email Fax to Support Services NEC CSD Bulletin Board NEC CSD Support Services NEC CSD Customer Assistance Center Versa Laptop Fulfillment Hotline ...

Page 134: ...es through a commercial online service or the Internet Internet email address tech support neccsd com NEC CSD Bulletin Board System 916 379 4499 NEC CSD Support Services U S and Canada customers only 800 632 4525 NEC CSD Customer Assistance Center 888 632 9128 Versa Laptop Fulfillment Hotline 800 842 6446 Note If you purchased your computer outside of the U S or Canada please contact the local NEC...

Page 135: ...ystem or upgrades and options for your existing system contact NEC NOW NEC NOW offers standard configuration components customized build to order systems or the name of the NEC reseller nearest you Whether you purchase through the Online Store or by calling an NEC NOW System Consultant NEC NOW makes your computer shopping easy To access the NEC NOW web site and purchase through the Online Store en...

Page 136: ...ce and Support area for the following technical documentation including Frequently Asked Questions reference manuals and warranty information BIOS updates drivers and Setup Disk files to download contact information including telephone numbers for Technical Support and FaxFlash and links to vendor web sites Click the NEC CSD Customer Service newsletter an automated email form for your technical su...

Page 137: ...o drivers printer drivers BIOS updates and Setup Disk files The files are essentially the same files as on the NEC CSD web site and the NEC CSD Bulletin Board System To access the NEC CSD FTP site enter the following Internet ftp address through your service ftp neccsdeast com Once in the file menu follow the prompts to choose and download the file s you want ...

Page 138: ...he information to you If you are new to FaxFlash first order one of the following catalogs Each catalog lists the available documents and their document numbers Current catalogs include Catalog 1 NEC CSD Telephone Directory and Online Service Information Catalog 3 NEC CSD Computer Product Specifications Warranty Policy UltraCare Guidelines and Sales Information Catalog 5 NEC ProServa and Express S...

Page 139: ...an introduction to FaxFlash Follow the automated instructions for ordering your catalog or document 6 When prompted enter your fax number and name For international use first enter the international long distance access number 011 your country code your area code or city code then your fax number The information you request will be automatically sent to your fax machine Please wait for the ordered...

Page 140: ...x machine or fax modem The fax number is 801 578 5101 When using the email or fax support service you should include the following words in the subject field for prompt response from the appropriate technical person Desktop Monitor CD ROM Printer Notebook You should provide as much specific information about your questions as possible Also if you are sending a fax please include your voice telepho...

Page 141: ...ard disk drive Log onto the BBS as follows 1 From the Windows desktop click the Start button 2 Point to Programs Point to Accessories and then click HyperTerminal 3 Double click the Hypertrm exe icon The HyperTerminal program appears 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to set up your modem Click the HyperTerminal help button for information about dialing the phone number If you need to check c...

Page 142: ... menu select J to join a conference Select Conference 2 for the laptop and portable PC conference 10 From the Main menu press F and Enter for the File menu 11 At the File menu select F for a list of downloadable files Follow the prompts to select a file for downloading CAUTION Executable files automatically format your diskette when you download files from the BBS Formatting destroys any data on t...

Page 143: ...upport for a fee Preinstalled software toll free phone support for 90 days from the time of your first call to the NEC CSD Support Services After the initial 90 days get preinstalled software 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 l...

Page 144: ... provides driver files and BIOS updates free of charge through our Bulletin Board System BBS Also diskettes containing these updates can be mailed at a rate of 15 per disk for duplication shipping and handling Call the fulfillment center from 8 30 a m to 6 00 p m EST Monday through Friday ...

Page 145: ...en 0 and 640 kilobytes available to the user for operating system and application programs BIOS Basic Input Output System A collection of primitive computer routines usually burnt into ROM that controls the real time clock keyboard disk drives video display and other peripheral devices bit Binary digit The smallest unit of computer data bits per second bps A unit of transmission Also called baud r...

Page 146: ...the Versa CMOS is backed up by an internal lithium battery that preserves clock calendar data and system configuration parameters stored in CMOS cold boot Process of starting up the computer by turning on the power If power is already on the process means to turn off the computer and turn it on again A cold boot reinitializes all devices crt Cathode Ray Tube A type of display screen used in deskto...

Page 147: ...nterface that offers more colors or higher resolution than VGA extended RAM The area of RAM above the first megabyte of memory in the system available for enhancing system performance F 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 device that pr...

Page 148: ... that has controller electronics built into the drive and delivers high throughput 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 o...

Page 149: ...ally contained on a single chip that includes an arithmetic logic unit control logic and control memory unit mode A method of operation for example the NEC Versa operates in either normal or power saving modes modem MOdulator DEModulator A device that links computers over a telephone line N nonvolatile memory Storage media that retains its data when system power is turned off Nonvolatile memory in...

Page 150: ...interface Interface that communicates eight bits at a time parallel printer A printer with a parallel interface parameter A characteristic of a device or system password A string of characters that the user must enter before the system allows access or system privileges PC card Also called PCMCIA A credit card sized peripheral interface standard for portable devices Types of PCMCIA cards currently...

Page 151: ...hat the user must take a certain action R RAM Random Access Memory A storage device into which data is entered and from which data is retrieved in a nonsequential manner read To extract data from a storage device such as a diskette ROM Read Only Memory Memory in which stored data cannot be modified by the user except under special conditions reset The process of returning a device to zero or to an...

Page 152: ...uter such as operating systems word processors and spreadsheets super video graphics array SVGA A color bit mapped graphics display standard that provides a resolution of 1024x 768 with up to 256 colors displayed simultaneously 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 T TFT T...

Page 153: ...ower is turned off Standard memory and memory that you add to the Versa are volatile memory See nonvolatile memory W warm boot Process of resetting the computer without turning off the power through keyboard input pressing Ctrl Alt and Del keys simultaneously or the reset button The system returns to an initial or arbitrarily selected condition write To record or store information to a storage dev...

Page 154: ...ications B 5 Cleaning your NEC Versa Note 1 24 Connecting the AC adapter 1 16 Control keys 4 5 Cursor control keys 4 4 D Diskette drive 4 7 specifications B 4 E Enabling Disabling a device 4 18 External audio options 4 26 F Full Restore 7 8 Function key combinations 4 3 Function Keys 4 3 H Hard disk drive 4 7 specifications B 5 I Increasing memory 4 19 Infrared 4 16 Input output facilities B 2 Ins...

Page 155: ...ssistance Center C 11 email fax C 8 FaxFlash service C 6 FTP site C 5 support services C 11 web site C 4 NEC Customize utility 2 11 NEC NOW C 3 NEC utilities 2 10 NEC VersaGlide 4 5 Numeric keys 4 5 O Online Services 2 12 Operating environment B 6 Operating systems Windows 95 2 6 Windows 98 2 3 Windows NT 2 8 P PC card slots 4 14 B 4 PC card types interface cards 4 13 other types 4 13 storage card...

Page 156: ...nsions B 5 System precautions 1 25 System Processor B 2 System RAM B 2 System ROM B 2 System software 2 2 Systemwartung 1 28 T Technical support 7 13 Traveling checklist 6 2 Traveling with your system 6 2 Typewriter keys 4 5 U Updating the System BIOS 4 29 USB port 4 17 Using the battery pack 1 17 Using the LCD panel 4 2 V Versa Laptop Fulfillment Hotline C 12 VersaGlide tips 4 7 Vorsichtsmaßnahme...

Page 157: ...ard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions AVERTISSEMENT 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 Battery Disposal The main battery is made of Lithium Ion Li Ion or nickel...

Page 158: ...ckard Bell Way Sacramento California 95828 0903 1 916 388 0101 declare that the product EUNC2 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 ...

Page 159: ...ase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver is connected To meet FCC standards shielded cables and power cords are required to connect this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device __________________________________________________________________ Canadian Department of Com...

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