Contents iii
Contents
Preface .................................................................................................................................... ix
Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... xi
Section 1
Overview of the Versa Note ...............................................1-1
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................1-2
Feature Highlights .................................................................................................................1-3
System Configuration ............................................................................................................1-4
Quick Tour of the Notebook ..................................................................................................1-6
The Front of the Notebook ...........................................................................................1-6
Power and Suspend Status LED ...................................................................................1-6
Control Panel...............................................................................................................1-8
Cover Switch ...............................................................................................................1-9
Keyboard Panel and Base Unit...................................................................................1-10
Internal Hard Disk Drive............................................................................................1-14
The Right Side of the Notebook .................................................................................1-15
Battery Compartment.................................................................................................1-15
Modem Port...............................................................................................................1-16
CPU Fan Exhaust ......................................................................................................1-16
PCMCIA Slot Compartment ......................................................................................1-16
Security Lock Latch...................................................................................................1-17
The Left Side of the Notebook ...................................................................................1-17
IR Port (FIR/SIR) ......................................................................................................1-17
Thumb-Wheel Volume Knob Controll .......................................................................1-18
Built-in CD-ROM......................................................................................................1-18
Built-in Diskette Drive...............................................................................................1-18
The Rear Side of the Notebook ..................................................................................1-18
PortBar Notches.........................................................................................................1-18
AC Power Port ..........................................................................................................1-18
PS/2 Port ...................................................................................................................1-19
Printer Port (LPT1)....................................................................................................1-19
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port................................................................................1-19
Expansion Port ..........................................................................................................1-19
Serial Port (COM 1) ..................................................................................................1-20
VGA Port (CRT) .......................................................................................................1-20
Audio Port.................................................................................................................1-20
The Under Side of the Notebook ................................................................................1-21
Memory Compartment...............................................................................................1-21
Battery Bay Latch......................................................................................................1-21
System BIOS Program.........................................................................................................1-22
Using the Main Menu ................................................................................................1-24
Using the Advanced Menu.........................................................................................1-27
Using the Security Menu............................................................................................1-29
Using the Power Menu...............................................................................................1-31
Using the Boot Menu.................................................................................................1-34
How to Exit the Setup Program..................................................................................1-34
Notebook Accessories and System Options..........................................................................1-35
AC Adapter and Power Cord......................................................................................1-35