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Summary of Contents for VXI Series

Page 1: ...NEC Versa VXi Notebook Computer U S E R S G U I D E V E R S A V X i...

Page 2: ...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 configu...

Page 3: ...Bottom of the System 1 15 About the Port Replicator 1 16 2 Getting Started NEC VersaGlide 2 2 Making VersaGlide Adjustments 2 3 VersaGlide Tips 2 3 Power Sources 2 3 Using the AC Adapter 2 4 Powering...

Page 4: ...Disk Drive Password Protection 3 10 Moving the Hard Disk Drive 3 11 Power Management Setup 3 11 Boot Device Setup 3 15 Peripheral Setup 3 16 Other BIOS Setup Options 3 17 Managing System Power 3 17 Wi...

Page 5: ...4 8 NEC CD RW CD 4 9 Installing the DOS Mode CD ROM Driver Windows 98 4 9 Installing Easy CD Creator 4 10 Installing DirectCD 4 10 Application and Driver CD 4 11 Launching the Application and Driver C...

Page 6: ...s 6 4 Type II Extended Cards 6 4 Type III Cards 6 4 Communication Cards 6 4 Storage Cards 6 5 Interface Cards 6 5 Other Cards 6 5 PC Card Slots 6 5 Inserting a PC Card 6 6 Removing a Card 6 7 Internet...

Page 7: ...al Video Files 9 5 Using Animation Files 9 5 Multimedia Applications 9 6 10 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist 10 2 Startup Problems 10 3 POST Error Messages 10 4 If You Need Assistance 10 5 11...

Page 8: ...ions System Components B 2 Interrupt Controllers B 8 Memory Map B 9 C Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse C 2 Display C 2 PC Cards C 3 Diskette Drive C 4 Booting C 6 Power Management C 6 Miscell...

Page 9: ...drive and installing a memory module Chapter 6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa for essential information about using PC cards the mini PCI modem mini PCI LAN or mini PCI modem LAN and other communi...

Page 10: ...or Enter Text that you must type or keys that you must press are presented in bold type For example type dir and press Enter Related Documents See the following documents for additional information on...

Page 11: ...You Begin About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook Around the Front of the System Around the Back of the System Around the Left Side of the System Around the Right Side of the System Around the Bottom of th...

Page 12: ...fter completing the steps in the quick setup sheet that comes with your computer your NEC Versa VXi system is ready to go To get started do the following Read Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Envi...

Page 13: ...d disk drive diskette drive PC card support and a 24X CD ROM drive a DVD ROM drive or a CD read write drive The NEC Versa VXi comes with Windows 98SE Windows NT or Windows 2000 preinstalled To optimiz...

Page 14: ...with a color LCD panel that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position The LCD panel can be a 12 1 inch Super Video Graphics Array SVGA color display or a 13 3 14 1 inch Extended Graphics Arra...

Page 15: ...ts amber when in Windows 98 2000 Standby mode or Windows NT Suspend mode and very low 3 or less battery power Battery Charging LED lights to indicate battery charging status Lights amber to indicate t...

Page 16: ...nd Windows NT mode if the BIOS parameter System Switch is set to Sleep If in Suspend or Standby mode you cannot power off until you press the Power button to resume operation Put the unit in Standby o...

Page 17: ...Access D Scroll Lock B Diskette Drive Access E Num Lock C Caps Lock Hard Drive Access lights when the NEC Versa VXi accesses the hard disk drive CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive Diskette Drive Access lig...

Page 18: ...EC Versa VXi keyboard panel and base unit contain the following features The keyboard panel and base unit features are described after the figure Keyboard panel A Keyboard B NEC VersaGlide Base unit A...

Page 19: ...d A Function Keys D Control Keys B Numeric Keypad E Cursor Control Keys C Typewriter Keys Function Keys Twelve function keys F1 through F12 are available on the NEC Versa VXi keyboard These keys work...

Page 20: ...ement levels in Windows NT Beeps indicate the level chosen as follows 1 beep Off 2 beeps Custom 3 beeps Highest Performance 4 beeps Longest Life No function when Windows 98 2000 configured for Advance...

Page 21: ...r indicates where the next text typed is inserted NEC VersaGlide works like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingertip over the VersaGlide to control the position of the cursor Use the selec...

Page 22: ...ets you attach the NEC Versa VXi to the AC power source using the AC adapter that comes with your system Keep the system connected to AC power whenever possible to keep the battery pack and internal C...

Page 23: ...Latch C Diskette Drive B CD ROM Drive D Hard Disk Drive Kensington Lock Latch This latch allows you to attach a Kensington security lock or other compatible lock to secure the notebook from theft CD...

Page 24: ...ing upon the model the battery bay contains a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH or Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack Fan Allows your system to cool properly and maintain a safe operating environmen...

Page 25: ...ay 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 the other end and hold it While holding the latc...

Page 26: ...are as follows Parallel Port Connects to a printer You can change the LPT Mode in the Setup program AC Power Port Connects to an AC adapter PS 2 Mouse Port Connects to a PS 2 mouse PS 2 Keyboard Port...

Page 27: ...2 Getting Started NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System Care...

Page 28: ...chpad equivalent to a double click of the primary mouse button Click and hold then drag your finger across the VersaGlide touchpad equivalent to a click and drag of the primary mouse button Slide your...

Page 29: ...your forearms parallel to the floor Your wrists should be relaxed and straight While using the keyboard and VersaGlide keep your shoulders and arms as relaxed as possible Take regular breaks from the...

Page 30: ...user replaceable or serviceable parts inside Dangerous voltage in the AC adapter can cause serious personal injury or death The AC adapter is intended for use with a computer Both must meet EN60950 s...

Page 31: ...shuts down when Shut Down is selected from the Start menu That is you do not need to press the Power button to switch off the computer Depending on the operating system the smart switch may be enable...

Page 32: ...s 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 or Save to File mode To prevent accident...

Page 33: ...lows Locate the battery release latch Slide the battery release latch towards the back of the system and hold firmly Continue to hold the battery release latch as you slide the battery out of the syst...

Page 34: ...ace Installing the battery 5 Turn over the system Low Battery Power When battery power gets low connect your system to the AC adapter If an AC adapter is not available change the battery using the bat...

Page 35: ...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...

Page 36: ...or a critical low battery state to Hibernate to prevent data loss during battery powered system operation Follow these steps to modify the default setting for a critical low battery state 1 From the W...

Page 37: ...ttery away from heat sources including direct sunlight open fires microwave ovens and high voltage containers Temperatures over 60 C 140 F may cause damage Do not drop or impact the battery Do not dis...

Page 38: ...ata 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 This equipment use...

Page 39: ...and cause overheating Use the NEC Versa VXi on a level surface and avoid moving the NEC Versa VXi during system operation especially while the hard disk diskette drive CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive is...

Page 40: ...ot use the IR port directly under fluorescent lighting or near flashing incandescent light If one of the following situations arises have the notebook checked by service personnel The power cord or pl...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Checking Setting System Parameters Managing System Power Updating the BIOS Identifying the Switch Settings...

Page 43: ...with power conservation Entering BIOS Setup Access the BIOS utility at power on Just press F2 when the following prompt appears Press F2 to Enter BIOS Setup When you press F2 to enter BIOS Setup the...

Page 44: ...Menu After you press F2 the system displays the BIOS Setup Main Menu screen similar to the following BIOS Setup Main Menu Use the up and down arrow keys located on the lower right corner of the keybo...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...nd returns to the Main Menu screen From the 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 P...

Page 47: ...DVD Not installed Internal Slave Auto User Defined CD DVD Not installed Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Enabled Date Sets your NEC Versa s calendar month day and year The calendar clock is year...

Page 48: ...fault Setting Alternate Setting s Video Out Type NTSC PAL LCD Panel View Expansion On Off PS 2 Port Warm Swap Enabled Disabled Internal Mouse Enabled Disabled Auto Video Out Type Specifies the signal...

Page 49: ...pervisor Password Establishes password protection for entering the BIOS Setup utility booting the system and resuming from suspend Assign User Password Establishes a user password once a supervisor pa...

Page 50: ...Backspace or Suspend Save to File the system The Caps lock and Scroll lock LEDs alternately flash indicating that you must enter a password to resume operation In Windows 98 the supervisor and user p...

Page 51: ...password again to verify 6 Enter the user password and press Enter 7 Highlight and select Internal HDD Password and use the PgUp PgDn keys to enable the selection This enables password protection for...

Page 52: ...rom its original system and installed in another system error messages appear indicating that the drive is locked Next the Security Setup screen appears requiring the user to enter the master password...

Page 53: ...min Off Peripheral Timeout 1 On Off Audio Device Timeout 1 On Off Standby Timeout 1 4 minutes Off 1 2 6 8 10 15 min Auto Suspend Timeout 1 10 minutes Off 5 15 20 25 30 min LCD Suspend Disabled Enabled...

Page 54: ...vel 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 traveling short dist...

Page 55: ...chapter Automatic STF Enables the system after 30 minutes in Suspend mode to save the current working environment to a special file on the hard disk and to power down the system If Auto Save to File...

Page 56: ...D Disabled Floppy CD DVD Try Other Boot Devices Yes No 1 Bootable device when set to IDE hard drive Only one IDE device is bootable Quick Boot Specifies whether or not the system performs all tests du...

Page 57: ...rallel Port Auto Disabled LPT1 LPT2 PnP OS Setup 1 Parallel Mode Bi Dir Uni Dir ECP EPP IR Serial Port Disabled Auto PnP OS Setup 1 COM2 IRQ3 COM3 IRQ4 COM4 IRQ3 1 Appears only when configured by the...

Page 58: ...its power resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI while the system is powered on using AC or battery DC power ACPI enables the operating system to manage the power given to...

Page 59: ...wer Schemes Portable Laptop Home Office Desk Always On System Standby Plugged In After 20 Minutes 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never System Standby Running on batteries After 5 Mi...

Page 60: ...ing Alternate Setting s Low battery alarm 10 0 100 Alarm Action Notification Display message Sound alarm Alarm Action Power level none Standby Hibernate Shutdown Critical battery alarm 3 0 100 Alarm A...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...system and to set timeouts for standby LCD panel and hard disk Define parameters for your system when running under AC plugged in or DC running on batteries power Power Schemes Parameter Default Sett...

Page 63: ...he system standby timeout period for your system when running under AC or DC power Windows 2000 Alarms Use the Alarms screen to define the point at which the battery alarm activates Define the alarm t...

Page 64: ...losed and the Power button Advanced Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting s Always show icon on taskbar unchecked checked Prompt for password when computer goes off standby checked unchecked Whe...

Page 65: ...Settings are configurable to occur while on battery power or AC power The Windows 98 2000 ACPI power management states include LCD timeout manages power at the lowest level by shutting down the LCD S...

Page 66: ...lso when 3 battery power remaining if BIOS set as in number 1 3 Only when set in Advanced Windows Power Management Properties Windows NT Power Management States APM uses different levels or states of...

Page 67: ...tton for less than 4 seconds 2 or Click Start Suspend Fn Power 1 2 System behavior LCD panel is blank Status LED lights green LCD panel is blank Status LED blinks green Progress bar indicates that cur...

Page 68: ...ds an update contact the NECC Support Services at 800 632 4525 Fax 801 981 3133 or access the web site www nec computers com to obtain a copy of the BIOS update Note If you purchased and are using thi...

Page 69: ...ble before restarting the flash utility 3 Press Enter to continue The utility checks the currently installed BIOS version and the diskette s BIOS version The Main menu appears 4 Use the arrow keys to...

Page 70: ...ssword override The default setting is OFF If you forget your password and cannot access the data on your NEC Versa change the setting to ON and your current password is erased Switch 2 Keyboard selec...

Page 71: ...rating System and Utilities Windows Introduction NEC Utilities SpeedStep Applet SoftDVD Player NEC CD RW CD Application and Driver CD Personal Code Setting Utility NEC Info Center Partition Magic Prod...

Page 72: ...ers 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 or...

Page 73: ...de of the Windows 2000 taskbar Internet Explorer Allows you to browse the internet or view local HTML files Also access Internet Explorer under Start Programs Internet Explorer Outlook Express Provide...

Page 74: ...d for network access Online Services Includes setup icons for a variety of online services Your NEC Versa comes with all the software you need to get started on the most popular services available tod...

Page 75: ...skbar Task Scheduler Enables you to schedule tasks such as Disk Defragmenter to run regularly Also access Task Scheduler under Start Programs Accessories System Tools Scheduled Tasks Power Management...

Page 76: ...icrosoft mail software and services Internet Explorer Allows you to browse the internet or view local HTML files Also access Internet Explorer under Start Programs Internet Explorer NEC Customize Give...

Page 77: ...2000 NT to initiate the selected option 4 Follow the on screen instructions to process the selected option For some of the selected options you are prompted to reboot your system 5 If necessary click...

Page 78: ...notebook computer include Intel s SpeedStep technology that allows you to customize high performance computing on your NEC Versa to optimize processing speed and to conserve battery life If your proc...

Page 79: ...applications Easy CD Creator and DirectCD The following sections provide the installation instructions for the driver and applications The driver installation only applies to systems with Windows 98...

Page 80: ...tup appears Click Next 5 The Software License Agreement appears Click Yes 6 The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears Click Next 7 Easy CD Creator is installed When the installation completes...

Page 81: ...l the software of your choice Some software applications install their own desktop icon allowing quick access to the application You can also access an application through the Start Programs menu Laun...

Page 82: ...ing the Install button installs the selected software Exit Clicking the Exit button closes the Application and Driver CD dialog box Installing the Application and Driver CD Software Once the Applicati...

Page 83: ...code The personal code can be up to 5 digits 2 Click on one number from each row for each digit of your personal code Press Enter when done 3 A dialog box appears asking if you want to enter the pers...

Page 84: ...l Panel and double click Add Remove Programs 2 Use the scroll bar if necessary to display the NEC Info Center item 3 Highlight NEC Info Center and click the Add Remove button 4 Select Automatic as the...

Page 85: ...e are not properly designated it will appear as though data loss has occurred after using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CD The Product Recovery CD includes the NEC Product Recovery utility...

Page 86: ...f your hard disk consists of one partition drive Partition Only Lets you preserve your existing hard disk drive partition structure and format only the primary partition without affecting the extended...

Page 87: ...t button Left click to accept the agreement You have the option of accepting or declining the agreement If you decline the agreement the recovery utility exits 4 In the NEC Product Recovery utility sc...

Page 88: ...tion Only restore option deletes all files on drive C and replaces them with the original factory installed files Only use the Partition Only restore option if the preinstalled software on drive C is...

Page 89: ...ation requirements stored on drive C 6 Select Continue to proceed to perform a Partition Only restore If you select Back the recovery utility returns to the prior screen which has an exit option If yo...

Page 90: ...5 Using the System Drives and Bays 24X CD ROM Drive DVD ROM Drive CD Read Write Drive Memory Modules...

Page 91: ...s you to get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video CD ROM drive features are shown in the following figure Descriptions of these features follow 24X CD ROM drive A Status LED C Emer...

Page 92: ...f 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 clo...

Page 93: ...echnology including superior video and audio playback faster data access and greater storage capacities The drive uses the latest DVD technology which reads from specially designed DVD discs as well a...

Page 94: ...and Bays 5 5 2 Turn the system over and locate the screw on the memory bay Memory bay cover and screw A Memory Bay Cover B Screw 3 Remove the screw and lift off the memory bay cover 4 Locate the align...

Page 95: ...5 6 Using the System Drives and Bays 5 Locate the memory module slot Memory module slot A Memory Module Slot...

Page 96: ...he SO DIMM connector with the slot in the system Push the connector into the slot Press down on the edge of the SO DIMM until the locking tabs on the sides snap into place securing the module Installi...

Page 97: ...5 8 Using the System Drives and Bays 8 Reassemble the NEC Versa VXi components as follows Replace the memory bay cover Replace the screw Turn the system over...

Page 98: ...6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Mini PCI Modem Mini PCI LAN Mini PCI Modem LAN PC Cards Internet Connections IR Port...

Page 99: ...x data modem provides one standard phone connector NEC provides one analog cable for your convenience Use only 26AWG phone line when connecting the modem Use the following steps to connect the analog...

Page 100: ...licator to the NEC Versa VXi system Simply connect an RJ 45 cable to the LAN port on the rear of the Port Replicator Installing the Online Modem LAN Guides For additional information about LAN feature...

Page 101: ...clude advanced function I O cards with additional features such as wireless modems multimode cards cards with more than one function such as a combined modem and LAN card and small hard drive storage...

Page 102: ...PC card SCSI card Other Cards Many other kinds of PC cards are available for notebook computers They include the following cards Global Positioning System GPS enables the tracking of remote units for...

Page 103: ...g Devices later in this chapter 1 Align the card so that the 68 pin connector points towards the slot and the arrow on the PC card faces up 2 Slide the card into either slot A low tone followed by a h...

Page 104: ...the Internet Connection Wizard on your desktop to configure your system for email and internet access Sign up for a new account or configure your system to use an existing account Before using the In...

Page 105: ...Wizard launches allowing you to configure your system for email access Once your internet connection is configured pressing the Email shortcut key launches your associated dial up network connection...

Page 106: ...ween your NEC Versa Note and an IR equipped desktop or print to an IR equipped printer without using cables IR transfer speed ranges from 2 4 Kbit sec to 4 0 Mbit sec You can limit the IR transfer spe...

Page 107: ...communications is SIR Serial Infrared Follow these steps to modify the setting to FIR Fast Infrared 1 From the Windows Start menu select Settings and Control Panel 2 Double click the System icon sele...

Page 108: ...7 Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Using Your Modem...

Page 109: ...embly 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...

Page 110: ...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 111: ...xpensive than charging the call to your hotel room 2 Prepare your system for phone line access in another country Line access outside of a hotel may require the addition of a 9 preceding the phone num...

Page 112: ...8 Using External Devices Monitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices Keyboard Mouse Television Connection USB Device Audio Options Port Replicator...

Page 113: ...i is powered off and the monitor Power switch is turned off Note The NEC Versa VXi must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected 2 Attach the 15 pin cable connector to the moni...

Page 114: ...llows 1 Check that power to both the NEC Versa and the device is off 2 Align and connect the 25 pin parallel cable connector to the parallel port on the system Secure the cable with the screws provide...

Page 115: ...to both the NEC Versa and the device is off 2 Align and connect the 9 pin connector with the serial port on the system Secure the connection with the screws provided 3 Align and connect the other end...

Page 116: ...up in Chapter 3 The PS 2 Mouse parameter in the Advanced CMOS Setup section of the BIOS Setup parameters allows you to enable or disable the VersaGlide touchpad To attach both an external keyboard and...

Page 117: ...the video output device is a television 800x600 or 1024x768 when the video output device is an LCD panel or an external monitor CRT To change display settings access Start Settings Control Panel Disp...

Page 118: ...7 USB equipped peripheral devices to your NEC Versa notebook computer These peripherals may include a digital camera scanner printer CD ROM drive modem mouse keyboard telephone or game device USB devi...

Page 119: ...e front of the NEC Versa Audio ports A Microphone C Headphones B Line In D Volume Control Note If you are using external speakers or an external microphone and experience sound distortion or feedback...

Page 120: ...ator towards the rear of the replicator Locating the docking lever A Docking Lever 3 Open the port cover on the rear of the NEC Versa Remove the expansion port cover by pulling it out of its slot in t...

Page 121: ...Devices 4 Place the NEC Versa system s rear bottom corners on the side guides of the NEC Port Replicator Pull the docking lever of the replicator forward to securely dock the NEC Versa Connecting the...

Page 122: ...9 Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications...

Page 123: ...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 a...

Page 124: ...are many sources of prerecorded sound effects available on the market or you can record your own sounds Line In accepts analog signals from external devices such as a tape deck a stereo CD player or a...

Page 125: ...g from a device use the Device menu to select your audio source Once your file is open or your source specified press the Play button 3 Press the square Stop button to stop playing the audio Using Hea...

Page 126: ...ouble click on the appropriate drive to display its contents 3 Open your file and press the Play button To play full screen MPEG video you may need to press the Window maximize button to bring your vi...

Page 127: ...ftware 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 oth...

Page 128: ...10 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance...

Page 129: ...y 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...

Page 130: ...e sure the component is securely installed or connected Verify that the system parameter for the I O port configuration is set correctly in Setup Startup Problems The system displays an invalid config...

Page 131: ...n the map indicates a failed bit Fixed Disk 0 1 Disk Controller Failure Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly Run Setup to make sure the...

Page 132: ...ace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system System cache error Cache disabled RAM cache failed the BIOS test BIOS disabled the cache System CMOS checksum bad run SETUP CMOS has been corrup...

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

Page 134: ...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 135: ...rm for your technical support questions a Reseller s area password accessible To access NECC s Home Page enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator URL in your browser http www nec computer...

Page 136: ...For outside the U S or Canada please contact your local NECC office or dealer for the support and service available in your country Email Fax to Support Services NECC Support Services offers technica...

Page 137: ...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 138: ...disorders 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...

Page 139: ...lt the backrest slightly backwards The angle formed by your thighs and back should be 90 or more Your seat depth should allow your lower back to comfortably contact the backrest Make sure that the bac...

Page 140: ...void resting your wrists on sharp edges Type with your wrists straight Instead of twisting your wrists sideways to press hard to reach keys move your whole arm Keep from bending your wrists hands or f...

Page 141: ...es 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 take breaks To enhance blood circulat...

Page 142: ...er one s work Contact a doctor if you experience pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back a...

Page 143: ...B Specifications System Components Interrupt Controllers Memory Map...

Page 144: ...B increments Maximum 256 MB total Video RAM 4 0 MB Cache RAM 128 KB L2 cache Celeron or 256 KB L2 cache Pentium III Read Only Memory ROM 512 KB flash ROM with boot block Calendar Clock Year month day...

Page 145: ...harging Time Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Approximately 3 hours when system is not in use approximately 3 5 hours when system is in use Lithium Ion Li Ion Approximately 3 5 hours when system is not in us...

Page 146: ...inverted T layout Numeric keypad embedded Special Windows 95 keyset Fn key function key for ROM based key functions Diskette Drive Standard 1 44 MB Size 3 5 inch Capacity 1 44 MB formatted 2 MB unform...

Page 147: ...CD ROM mode 2 form 1 form 2 CD ROM XA mode 2 form 1 form 2 CD I mode 2 form 1 form 2 Ready Bridge CD WO CD RW Photo CD Video CD Enhanced Music CD CD TEXT DVD Compatibility DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD R 3...

Page 148: ...d set Class 1 and 2 Fax protocols Built in speaker with software controllable volume Mini PCI LAN 10Base T and 100Base TX Resume on LAN support Full duplex support Auto sensing Software support for ma...

Page 149: ...m Depth 9 9 in 252 mm Height 1 6 in 40 mm max 44 mm Weight 6 6 lbs 3 0 kg 12 1 inch LCD 6 8 lbs 3 1 kg 13 3 inch LCD 7 0 lbs 3 2 kg 14 1 inch LCD Recommended Environment Operation Temperature 41 F to...

Page 150: ...nt Please refer the NEC Versa VXi Release Notes that came with your NEC Versa VXi Interrupts IRQ Device IRQ00 Internal Timer IRQ01 Keyboard IRQ02 Cascade IRQ03 IR IRQ04 Serial Port IRQ05 CardBus Mini...

Page 151: ...te protection The following table shows the system s memory map System Memory Map Memory Space Size Function 00000000h 0009FFFFh 640 KB System Memory 000A0000h 000BFFFFh 128 KB Video Memory 000C0000h...

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

Page 153: ...n in simultaneous mode The maximum resolution in simultaneous mode is 1024 x 768 for XGA panels You can obtain higher resolutions if you connect a higher resolution external monitor and switch to CRT...

Page 154: ...pgraded Read the release notes that accompany the upgrade Can I run two of the same type cards simultaneously Yes Windows 98 or Windows 2000 configures each card If they are both modems configure each...

Page 155: ...d yet I am unable to use the freed IRQs or I O address resources with my PC Cards To provide a stable platform free of conflicts NECC excluded some resources from PC card use Diskette Drive Why can t...

Page 156: ...choose the format process that best suits your needs To format high density 1 44 MB diskettes In DOS type format a and press Enter If you want a bootable diskette type format a s and press Enter What...

Page 157: ...ton to perform a cold boot or go to Start Shut Down Shut down the computer If power is on turn the power off using the system unit power button wait at least five seconds and then turn the power on Po...

Page 158: ...en you are going to be away from your system for a short period of time What is the function of Suspend to File Windows NT In Windows NT Suspend to File provides the greatest power savings by putting...

Page 159: ...Your system must be configured for STF Hibernation In Windows Power Management Properties check the box labeled enable hibernate support under the Hibernate tab In the BIOS Power Management Setup ena...

Page 160: ...ouble click the time in the lower right corner of the screen Change the date and time as needed How do I speed up my application If the application you are using runs really slow close any other appli...

Page 161: ...reate a boot disk This loads only the drivers necessary to run the game How do I find help in a Windows application If you need help in a Windows application click on a Help button or Help menu item M...

Page 162: ...Enter the BIOS Setup utility and access the Peripheral Setup menu Check that both the sending and receiving system and device are using the same transmission software If you are transmitting underneat...

Page 163: ...siness or mathematical problems audio The range of acoustic mechanical or electrical frequencies that humans hear B base RAM Area of system memory between 0 and 640 kilobytes available to the user for...

Page 164: ...ordings and CDs used to store computer data Both types are read only which means that once the data is recorded onto them they can only be read or played CD audio Also called digital audio uses the sa...

Page 165: ...sounds such as speech and sound effects These are played back by the audio circuit s Digital to Analog Converter DAC digital sound A description of a sound wave that consists of binary numbers digitiz...

Page 166: ...sound that uses a combination of modulated sine waves to produce different waveforms function key The set of keys on the keyboard usually F1 through F12 that let you get help and error message inform...

Page 167: ...rt on the NEC Versa 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 a...

Page 168: ...ate sound of its own mini PCI A communications standard that offers smaller size greater design flexibility and reduced cost for mobile platforms MIR Medium Infrared an infrared technology that sends...

Page 169: ...backup battery preserves the clock calendar data and system configuration parameters stored in CMOS See volatile memory O operating system Set of programs that manage the overall operation of the comp...

Page 170: ...nown as PCMCIA cards currently offered by major vendors include fax modems LAN storage cards and wireless communications devices peripheral Input or output device not under direct computer control A p...

Page 171: ...the number of pixels on the screen Resolution is usually specified in pixels by scan lines for example 640 by 480 See pixels RS 232C Standard interface for serial devices This port is sometimes refer...

Page 172: ...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 major c...

Page 173: ...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 174: ...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 175: ...ng 2 10 disposal 2 12 recharging precautions 2 11 refresh 3 17 specifications B 3 when to change 2 9 BIOS language setting 3 17 BIOS setup 3 2 BIOS setup utility other options 3 17 C Calendar clock B...

Page 176: ...using 6 7 Interrupt controllers B 8 IR port 3 16 6 9 enabling 6 9 K Keyboard 1 9 control keys 1 9 cursor control keys 1 9 function keys 1 9 numeric keypad 1 9 specifications B 4 typewriter keys 1 9 L...

Page 177: ...16 port descriptions 1 16 POST error messages 10 4 Power button 3 13 management under AC 3 13 meter 3 19 3 23 schemes 3 19 3 22 Power button pressing 3 20 3 23 Power connections 7 3 Power management...

Page 178: ...ter keys 1 11 U Upgrading memory 5 4 USB controller 3 16 USB port 8 7 User password 3 8 Using the battery 2 6 the TV out port 8 6 V VersaGlide tips 2 3 Video out type 3 7 W Weight specifications B 7 W...

Page 179: ...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 180: ...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 181: ...DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We the Responsible Party NEC Computers Inc 15 Business Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 declare that the product NEC Versa VXi is in compliance with FCC CFR47 part 15 for Class...

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