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Contents iii
Contents
Using This Guide
Text Conventions................................................................................................................... x
Related Documents................................................................................................................ x
1 Introducing the NEC Versa
Before You Begin...............................................................................................................1-2
About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook .............................................................................1-3
Around the Front of the System..........................................................................................1-4
LCD Panel ...................................................................................................................1-4
Control Panel...............................................................................................................1-5
Power Button........................................................................................................1-6
Status Icons ..........................................................................................................1-7
Keyboard Panel and Base Unit....................................................................................1-8
Around the Back of the System ........................................................................................1-12
Around the Left Side of the System..................................................................................1-13
Around the Right Side of the System ...............................................................................1-14
Around the 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 the System On and Off ................................................................................2-5
Powering On with Windows 2000 .......................................................................2-5
Using the Battery.........................................................................................................2-6
Replacing the Battery ..................................................................................................2-6
Low Battery Power......................................................................................................2-8
Returning the Battery to its Normal State....................................................................2-8
Handling the Battery....................................................................................................2-9
Extending Battery Life ................................................................................................2-9
Conserving Battery Power.........................................................................................2-10
Charging the Battery..................................................................................................2-10
Battery Precautions....................................................................................................2-11
Precautions for Recharging the Battery.....................................................................2-11
Disposing of the Battery............................................................................................2-12
Internal Batteries .......................................................................................................2-12
CMOS Battery....................................................................................................2-12