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Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3-11

Advanced Menu

Menu Item

Settings (default is bold)

Base I/O Address

378, 3BC, 278

This selection only appears when Parallel
Port is set to Enabled. Select the base I/O
address for the parallel port.

USB Floppy

Disabled,

Enabled

Use Enabled to allow the USB diskette drive
to be recognized when attached.

Security Menu

Choose the Security menu by selecting Security in the legend bar on the Main menu
screen. Other Security menu options are available by selecting submenus.

Use the arrow keys to select one of the Security menu options and press

Enter

to select

a submenu. Items with grayed-out text are not available. Explanations of each Security
menu item are in the following table.

Security Menu Items

Menu Item

Settings (default is bold)

Supervisor Password Is

Clear, Set

This read-only field indicates whether a
supervisor password has been set.

User Password Is

Clear, Set

This read-only field indicates whether a user
password has been set.

Set Supervisor Password

Press

Enter

to access.

Use this field to set or change the supervisor
password. Press

Enter

to bring up a dialog

box where the password can be entered and
confirmed.

Set User Password

Press

Enter

to access.

Use this field to set or change the user
password. Press

Enter

to bring up a dialog

box where the password can be entered and
confirmed.

Содержание VERSA TXI

Страница 1: ...nt 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 NECC To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject to change at any time without noti...

Страница 2: ...ide Touchpad 2 2 Making VersaGlide Adjustments 2 3 VersaGlide Tips 2 3 Power Sources for Your NEC Versa 2 3 AC Adapter 2 4 Connecting the AC Adapter 2 4 Powering On Your System 2 5 System Batteries 2 6 Primary Battery 2 6 Secondary Battery 2 6 CMOS Battery 2 6 Using the Primary Battery 2 7 Determining Battery Status 2 7 Low Battery Status 2 8 Returning the Battery to its Normal State 2 8 Extending...

Страница 3: ...ower Management Properties 3 19 Windows 98 SE Windows Me Power Schemes 3 20 Windows 98 SE Windows Me Alarms 3 21 Windows 98 SE Windows Me Power Meter 3 21 Windows 98 SE Windows Me Advanced 3 22 Windows 98 SE Windows Me Hibernate 3 22 Windows 98 SE Windows Me and Intel SpeedStep Technology 3 23 Windows Power Management States 3 23 Recognizing the Windows Power Management States 3 24 Updating the BI...

Страница 4: ...delines for Using the Product Recovery CD 4 13 Product Recovery CD Options 4 13 Full Disk Drive Restore 4 14 Partition Only Restore 4 16 5 Using the System Drives and Bays USB Diskette Drive 5 2 NEC VersaBay IV Slot 5 3 Phoenix BaySwap Utility 5 3 Installing the Phoenix BaySwap Utility 5 4 Using the Phoenix BaySwap Utility 5 4 Removing a Device from the NEC VersaBay IV Slot 5 5 Installing a Device...

Страница 5: ...r Connections 7 3 Getting Through Customs 7 3 Connecting to the Internet 7 4 Connecting Using a Modem 7 4 Connecting Using a LAN 7 5 8 Using External Devices External Monitor 8 2 Parallel Device 8 3 Disconnecting a Parallel Printer 8 4 USB Devices 8 4 IEEE 1394 Devices 8 5 External Audio Options 8 6 External Television Connection 8 7 9 Using Multimedia Audio 9 2 Recording 9 2 Microphone 9 3 Mixing...

Страница 6: ...tting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You A 2 Arrange Your Equipment A 3 Adjust Your Chair A 3 Adjust Your Input Devices A 3 Adjust Your Screen or Monitor A 4 Vary Your Workday A 5 Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A 5 B Specifications System Components B 2 Memory Map B 9 Interrupt Controllers B 10 C Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse C 2 Display C...

Страница 7: ...lling a memory module Chapter 6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa for essential information about using PC Cards the Mini PCI modem LAN and other communication features of the system Chapter 7 Traveling Tips for a variety of checklists to help you to prepare the notebook computer for travel getting through customs and accessing the Internet when you are on the road Chapter 8 Using External Devices...

Страница 8: ... 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 your NEC Versa notebook computer The NEC Versa TXi Quick Setup sheet helps get your system up and running The NEC Versa TXi Quick Reference card provides an easy to carry reference to LED meanings controls function key combinations and NEC...

Страница 9: ...C Versa Before You Begin About Your NEC Versa TXi 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 the System ...

Страница 10: ...o go To get started do the following Read Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment for guidelines that help you use your computer productively and safely Information includes how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk of developing nerve muscle or tendon disorders Take the online Tour to get acquainted with the NEC Versa notebook s information resources The Tour is part of the...

Страница 11: ...In addition your system provides a high performance hard disk drive PC Card support an external USB diskette drive and an NEC VersaBay IV device Your VersaBay device may be a CD ROM CD read write DVD ROM or combination CD read write and DVD ROM drive As an alternative the VersaBay IV slot can also hold an optional second battery for extended computer use while on battery power As a multimedia syst...

Страница 12: ...al display LCD panel LCD Panel Your NEC Versa TXi notebook comes with a 12 1 inch color Thin Film Transistor TFT Extended Graphics Array XGA panel that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position To adjust the viewing angle gently tilt the LCD panel into position To adjust the LCD panel brightness press the Fn F8 and Fn F9 functions keys For more details about using the system s function key...

Страница 13: ...s B Stereo Speakers F Email Internet Shortcut Keys C NEC Versa Logo G Power Button D LCD Panel H NEC VersaGlide Touchpad Keyboard 83 keys with the standard QWERTY key layout Models purchased outside of the U S and Canada ship with country specific keyboard layouts Stereo Speakers Provide stereo sound for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure The built in sound system also supports 3D...

Страница 14: ...ng Multimedia Operating Status LEDs Keep you informed of your NEC Versa notebook s current operating status See the following figure and list for each icon s meaning Operating status LEDs A Hard Disk Drive C Scroll Lock B Caps Lock D Num Lock Hard Disk Drive lights when the NEC Versa notebook writes data to or retrieves data from the internal hard disk drive Caps Lock lights when Caps Lock is in e...

Страница 15: ...pter 6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Email key Internet key and Power button A Email Shortcut Key C Power Button B Internet Shortcut Key Power Button Press the Power button to power on to power off and to resume from Standby mode For more information about the Power button see the following topic Power Button NEC VersaGlide Touchpad Works like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingert...

Страница 16: ...in the system while retaining data and system status Go to Start Shut Down Standby to put your system into Standby mode Use the Power button in the following ways Press the Power button to power on Press the Power button to resume from Standby mode and proceed with normal operation Hold the Power button in place for 4 or more seconds to power off the system power override Only use this option if y...

Страница 17: ...Fn F7 has function when Windows operating system is configured for Advanced Configuration Power Interface ACPI mode Fn F8 increases the LCD panel brightness Fn F9 decreases the LCD panel brightness Fn ScrLk toggles the Num lock function Fn Pause break Fn Left Ctrl Simulates pressing the right control key to support IBM 327X connections not supported in U S Canada Numeric keypad Pressing NumLk on t...

Страница 18: ...e press Ctrl c means to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter c How the key combination works depends on the application you are running Typewriter keys The typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters Keys with blue printing on them behave differently when combined with control keys or the Fn key Front Features The front features of your NEC Versa noteb...

Страница 19: ...ary battery is installed in the battery bay Lights green when the secondary battery is charging Blinks green to indicate an error The secondary optional battery is housed in the NEC VersaBay IV slot Bluetooth Status LED Lights when Bluetooth power is on IEEE 1394 Port Use this port to daisy chain up to 63 IEEE 1394 devices to your system IEEE 1394 devices support Plug and Play connectivity for tra...

Страница 20: ...itor Port B TV Out Connector Battery Bay Contains the system s standard Lithium Ion Li Ion main battery or an optional Maximum Life Li Ion Battery TV Out Connector Allows you to watch DVD movies on a TV that s connected to your notebook computer External Monitor Video Port Use this 15 pin port to attach an external monitor to your NEC Versa You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simu...

Страница 21: ...ork LAN Not available in all systems RJ 11 Jack Connects an internal modem to an analog telephone line AC Power Port Attaches the NEC Versa notebook to a power source such as the AC adapter External Parallel Port Connects the external parallel transfer cable that ships with your system Connect the parallel cable that comes with your device to the other end of the transfer cable Fan Allows your sys...

Страница 22: ...ersaBay IV Slot USB Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB ports allows you to connect up to 127 USB equipped peripheral devices printers monitors scanners etc to your NEC Versa notebook NEC VersaBay IV Slot Houses a CD ROM CD read write DVD ROM or combination CD read write and DVD ROM drive Also accepts an NEC VersaBay IV battery Kensington Lock Slot Provides added security by providing a connection ...

Страница 23: ...Supplies power when the system is not connected to an AC power source Battery Bay Release Latch Releases the system s main battery for removal NEC VersaBay IV Slot Houses a CD ROM CD read write DVD ROM or combination CD read write and DVD ROM drive Also accepts an NEC VersaBay IV battery Vents Allow your system to cool properly and maintain a safe operating temperature Always keep the vents unobst...

Страница 24: ...2 Getting Started NEC VersaGlide Touchpad Power Sources for Your NEC Versa AC Adapter System Batteries Using the Primary Battery Using a Secondary Battery System Care ...

Страница 25: ... 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 Press the scroll button up or down to scroll your document or screen VersaGlide features A NEC VersaGlide C Scroll Button B Left Button D Right Button Try both ways and decide which you prefer If you find the double tap difficult to use go to the next...

Страница 26: ... 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 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 Power Sources for Your NEC Versa The NEC Versa noteb...

Страница 27: ... disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or serviceable parts inside Dangerous voltage in the AC adapter can cause serious personal injury or death The AC adapter is intended for use with a computer and must meet EN609050 standards Connecting the AC Adapter Note The AC power cable type that your system uses depends on the country where you are using it Contact the local d...

Страница 28: ...ng On Your System Power on the system as follows 1 Locate the latch on the front of the LCD panel slide it to the right and raise the panel 2 Locate the Power button and press it to turn on system power For additional information about Power control buttons and power LEDs refer to Chapter 1 Introducing Your NEC Versa Note When powering on your NEC Versa running the Windows 2000 operating system yo...

Страница 29: ...pter For more information about the primary batter see the section Using the Primary Battery For information about installing the extended life main battery see the installation instructions that are packaged with it Secondary Battery You can install an optional secondary Lithium Ion battery in the NEC VersaBay IV slot on the right side of your NEC Versa notebook Attaching a second fully charged b...

Страница 30: ... adhere to the following Keep the battery away from extreme heat Keep metal objects away from the battery connectors to prevent a short circuit Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay Read the precautions printed on the battery Determining Battery Status Your NEC Versa system provides tools to help you keep track of the main and an optional battery s power level If your syst...

Страница 31: ...t with a fully charged battery Leave the spent battery in the system and connect your NEC Versa notebook to the AC adapter and a wall outlet If you connect the system to AC power and keep the system within standard operating temperatures the battery recharges in approximately 2 3 hours whether or not you use your system Returning the Battery to its Normal State To return the battery to its normal ...

Страница 32: ... when they get dirty Keep the battery out of the reach of children Replacing the Battery The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end Replace batteries that display these symptoms Shorter work times Discoloration warping Hot to the touch Strange odor Replace the battery installed in your NEC Versa system as follows Note Use the batteries in the NEC Versa computer for which t...

Страница 33: ...and hold firmly Locating the battery bay release latch A Lithium Ion Battery B Battery Release Latch 4 Continue to hold the battery release latch as you slide the battery out of the system Removing the battery A Battery Bay Connectors C Standard Lithium Ion Battery B Battery Bay Release Latch ...

Страница 34: ...tandard Lithium Ion Battery 6 Turn over the system Charging the Battery Charge the primary battery and optional secondary VersaBay IV battery by simply connecting your NEC Versa TXi system to an AC power source To monitor the charging activity observe the battery charging LED on the front of the system The battery charging LED lights as follows Lights amber when the primary battery is charging Bli...

Страница 35: ...t 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 connectors Metal objects in contact with the connectors can cause a short circuit and damage If the battery leaks If the battery leaks onto skin or clothing wash the area im...

Страница 36: ...s with your system in the VersaBay IV slot if no VersaBay IV device is installed in the slot Do not run the system on secondary battery power without the primary battery in place The connectors in the primary battery bay can cause a danger if they are accidentally touched or if they connect with a metal object Do not remove or install the secondary battery while the system is powered on or plugged...

Страница 37: ...range of 100 240 volts and 50 or 60 Hz AC Never use the AC adapter if the voltage falls outside of this range Watch for this when traveling to other countries Turn computer power off before attaching or removing non plug and play devices Do not push any foreign objects into the NEC Versa bays connectors and slots Do not set the computer on top of a magnetized area Doing so can destroy the data on ...

Страница 38: ...Keep the 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 near heat sources Routine Cleaning Clean or dust your system as follows Never use harsh solutions household cleaners or spray cleaners that contain caustic materials on the NEC Versa computer...

Страница 39: ...3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Checking Setting System Parameters Managing System Power Updating the BIOS ...

Страница 40: ... 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 F12 to Network Boot When you press F2 to enter BIOS 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...

Страница 41: ...r basic system configuration For example select Main to set the system time and date set diskette and hard disk parameters or check memory parameters Advanced Use the Advanced menu to set serial port and printer port addresses and interrupts I O device configuration LCD panel view Intel SpeedStep technology options and more Security Use this menu to choose a security mode set User and Supervisor P...

Страница 42: ...ues and exits Setup To select one of the five menus from the menu bar use the left and right arrow keys Use the up or down arrow keys to select an item under the menu Menu items preceded by a contain a submenu of selectable fields for setting system parameters Display a submenu by using the up or down arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired submenu then press Enter An Item Specific Help windo...

Страница 43: ...nu Item Settings default is bold System Time Set system time in this field Press Tab or Enter to move between hour minute and second fields Example 09 30 00 System Date Set system date in this field Press Tab or Enter to move between month date and year fields Example 07 09 2001 Language English French Japanese Selects the display language for the BIOS Internal HDD Displays the HDD capacity Exampl...

Страница 44: ...B Extended Memory Displays amount of extended memory detected during boot This field is read only and cannot be changed from BIOS Setup Example 63488 KB CPU Type Displays the processor type This field is read only and cannot be changed from BIOS Setup Example Pentium III CPU Speed Displays the processor speed This field is read only and cannot be changed from BIOS Setup Example 750 MHz BIOS Revisi...

Страница 45: ...set to User allows the manual entry of all fields described next When set to CD ROM IDE Removable ATAPI Removable or Other ATAPI allows the manual entry of all fields described next Cylinders When Type is Auto value in the Cylinders field is auto detected and field is read only Heads When Type is Auto value in Heads field is auto detected and field is read only Sectors When Type is Auto value in S...

Страница 46: ...s Transfer Mode Standard Fast PIO1 Fast PIO2 Fast PIO3 Fast PIO4 Fast PIO3 DMA1 Fast PIO4 DMA2 Selects the method for moving data to and from the drive When Type is set to Auto the value in the field is auto detected and the field is read only SMART Monitoring Enabled Disabled This field is read only and cannot be changed from BIOS Setup Ultra DMA Mode Disabled Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 S...

Страница 47: ...k on Boot LockOn LockOff Selects the state for Num Lock at power on Internal Mouse Disabled Enabled Enabled forces the internal mouse port to be enabled regardless of whether a mouse is present Disabled prevents any installed internal mouse from functioning but frees up IRQ 12 LCD Panel View Expansion Enabled Disabled Disabled reduces the panel view in some video modes Enabled expands the panel vi...

Страница 48: ...ery Operation Automatic Use Automatic for the system to perform in full power mode when the system is running under AC power Use Battery Operation for the system to use power conservatively whether the system is running on AC power or battery power Use Disabled to turn off Intel SpeedStep technology I O Device Configuration Press Enter to bring up the I O Device Configuration submenu to configure ...

Страница 49: ... press Enter to select a submenu Items with grayed out text are not available Explanations of each Security menu item are in the following table Security Menu Items Menu Item Settings default is bold Supervisor Password Is Clear Set This read only field indicates whether a supervisor password has been set User Password Is Clear Set This read only field indicates whether a user password has been se...

Страница 50: ... protects the boot sector on the hard disk from viruses Diskette Access Supervisor User Controls access to the diskette drive Assign HDD Password Press Enter to access Use this field to set or change the hard drive password Press Enter to bring up a dialog box where the password can be entered and confirmed Internal HDD Password Enabled Disabled This field is only active if a HDD Password has been...

Страница 51: ...e in the following table Boot Menu Settings Menu Item Settings default is bold ATAPI CD ROM Drive USB Diskette Drive Hard Drive Network Boot The Boot Menu displays the bootable devices in the current boot order list varies according to bootable devices present in system Use the up or down arrows to select a device Press Enter to expand or collapse device information presence of subentries is indic...

Страница 52: ...tions of each Exit menu item are in the following table Exit Menu Items Menu Item Settings default is bold Exit Saving Changes Implements the changes just made and exits BIOS Exit Discarding Changes Exits leaving BIOS unchanged Load Setup Defaults Loads default values for all BIOS setup fields Discard Changes Loads previous values from BIOS for all setup fields Save Changes Saves all setup value c...

Страница 53: ...the opportunity to manage power on your system to Minimize battery drain Preserve the life of your NEC Versa Save time When you return from that urgent call or meeting you don t have to reboot just press the Power button to resume system operation Windows 2000 Power Options Properties In Windows 2000 most ACPI power management settings are controlled through Windows Power Options Properties not th...

Страница 54: ...inutes 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never Turn off hard disks Plugged in After 30 Minutes 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never Turn off hard disks Running on batteries After 3 Minutes 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never 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 bat...

Страница 55: ... Action Power Level None Standby Power Off Critical battery alarm 3 0 100 Alarm Action Notification Display message Sound alarm Alarm Action Power Level Standby Power Off Run a program None When the alarm occurs run this program Low battery alarm Allows you to define a low battery alarm percentage notification and system action Critical battery alarm Allows you to define a critical battery alarm p...

Страница 56: ...ot the system prompts for your Windows password when resuming from Standby When I close the lid of my computer Defines the system action when the LCD panel is closed When I press the Power button on my computer Defines the system action when the Power button is used Windows 2000 Hibernate Use the Hibernate window to enable hibernate support see the amount of free disk space and the amount of disk ...

Страница 57: ...ation for the system to use power conservatively whether the system is running on AC power or battery power Use Disabled to turn off Intel SpeedStep technology If Intel SpeedStep technology is enabled in your system an icon appears on your taskbar allowing you to adjust processing properties However the default settings are recommended for optimal performance and battery conservation For informati...

Страница 58: ...5 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never Turn off hard disks Plugged in After 30 Minutes 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never Turn off hard disks Running on batteries After 3 Minutes 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never 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 Minu...

Страница 59: ... Alarm Action Power Level No action Standby Hibernate Shutdown Windows 98 SE Power Off Windows Millennium Critical battery alarm 3 0 100 Alarm Action Notification Display message Sound alarm Alarm Action Power Level Standby Hibernate Shutdown Windows 98 SE Power Off Windows Millennium No Action Low battery alarm Allows you to define a low battery alarm percentage notification and system action Cri...

Страница 60: ...ibernate 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 prompts for your Windows password when resuming from Standby or for WinMe Hibernate When I close the lid of my computer Defines the system action when the LCD panel is closed When I press the Power bu...

Страница 61: ...for optimal performance and battery conservation For information about accessing the BIOS Setup utility refer to How to Use Setup and Advanced Menu earlier in this chapter Windows Power Management States ACPI uses different levels or states of power management These power management states occur automatically based on the system s default settings or manually when invoked Settings are configurable...

Страница 62: ... LCD panel Go to Start Shutdown Standby Close LCD panel 4 Press Power button 4 System behavior LCD panel is blank Status LED lights green LCD panel is blank Status LED blinks green LCD panel is blank Status LED turns off Progress bar indicates that current working environment is saved to hard disk Resume Press any key Press Power button Press Power button Progress bar appears during process 1 The ...

Страница 63: ...sable the BIOS Flash Setting Obtaining the BIOS Update If you are informed that the default BIOS needs an update contact NEC Computers Support Services at 800 632 4525 Fax 801 579 1552 or access the web site www neccomp com to obtain a copy of the BIOS update Note If you purchased and are using this computer outside the U S or Canada please contact a local NEC office or dealer in your country Prep...

Страница 64: ...ttom of the system in the memory module bay The following list identifies each switch setting and its function Switch 1 Password Override Switch The default setting is OFF If you forget your password and cannot access the data on your NEC Versa change the setting to ON to erase your current password Switch 2 Keyboard select Default is ON for U S 83 key keyboard Switch 3 Reserved for factory use De...

Страница 65: ... BIOS flash switch is enabled when switch 5 is set to ON Follow these steps to enable the BIOS flash switch 1 Make sure the system is powered off and that no peripheral devices are attached 2 Turn over the system and locate the memory module bay Locating the memory module bay A Memory Module Bay Cover B Screw 3 Remove the screw and bay cover ...

Страница 66: ...idue from the pencil can damage the system BIOS flash switch enabled Note The system memory module slot is also located here Therefore if you need to replace your SO DIMM module you might want to do so while the system is already disassembled 5 Replace the memory module bay cover and screw 6 Turn over the system 7 Follow the instructions later in this chapter Performing the BIOS Update ...

Страница 67: ...instructions 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 highlight the Display BIOS Version option on the Main Menu Use this option to check the currently installed BIOS version and the version of the new replacement BIOS Press any key to return to the Main menu 5 Highlight the Insta...

Страница 68: ...ou documented for yourself before beginning this procedure 11 Power off the system 12 Disable the BIOS flash switch by changing switch 5 back to OFF For details about enabling and disabling the BIOS flash switch see the section earlier in this chapter Enabling the BIOS Flash Switch ...

Страница 69: ...the Operating System and Utilities Microsoft Windows Introduction NEC Utilities Applet for Intel SpeedStep Technology Application and Driver CD NEC Info Center PartitionMagic Special Edition Product Recovery CD ...

Страница 70: ...ccess 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 My Network Places When on a network provides access to network printers and other computers on your network Use my network places to browse through the computers i...

Страница 71: ...uble click the icon to launch it The following icons normally appear on the left side of the Windows 2000 taskbar Microsoft Internet Explorer Allows you to browse the internet or view local HTML files Also access Internet Explorer under Start Programs Internet Explorer Microsoft Outlook Express Provides your default email program with secure and personalized features for email and newsgroup commun...

Страница 72: ...lows you to restore those same files back to their original location Set Up the Microsoft Network Provides 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 Appears when your computer is connected to a network Use the network neighborhood to browse through the computers in ...

Страница 73: ...indows 98 SE and Windows Me a number of icons appear on the taskbar Use the cursor to hover over the icon and display its function right click the icon to display its menu options or double click the icon to launch it The following icons normally appear on the left side of the Windows 98 SE and Windows Me taskbar Microsoft Internet Explorer Allows you to browse the Internet or view local HTML file...

Страница 74: ...include NEC Customize utility PHDISK utility Windows 98 SE NEC Customize Utility The NEC Customize utility gives you the option to install or launch the Application and Driver CD Use this option to install a variety of software applications drivers utilities internet browsers and the NEC Info Center Phoenix BaySwap utility Use this utility to configure your system so you can hot or warm swap your ...

Страница 75: ...e the information in the following sections Note For more details about the PHDISK utility see the ReadMe txt file in the necutils phdisk directory Preparing Your System for the PHDISK Utility Before running the PHDISK utility verify that All appropriate drivers have been installed from the NEC Application and Driver CD For information about installing all appropriate drivers displayed in the Driv...

Страница 76: ...ication and Driver CD interface and remove the CD 4 Restart your system in MS DOS mode by pressing Start and clicking Shutdown Select Restart in MS DOS mode and click OK 5 At the MS DOS prompt type cd necutils phdisk and press Enter to change to the necutils phdisk directory 6 Type phdisk and press Enter The PHDISK utility interface appears with the following valid options 1 Create Partition 2 Cre...

Страница 77: ...Intel SpeedStep technology an icon appears on your taskbar allowing you to adjust processing properties However the default settings are recommended for optimal performance and battery conservation For more information about configuring settings for Intel SpeedStep technology see the sections in Chapter 3 that are specific to the operating system you use For information about accessing the BIOS Se...

Страница 78: ...dows Me 1 Insert the Application and Driver CD into the CD ROM drive If the CD does not auto run perform steps 2 through 4 2 Double click the NEC Customize icon if necessary 3 Highlight Launch Application and Driver CD 4 Click Install to launch the CD The Application and Driver CD dialog box appears Note If the NEC Customize icon is not available double click My Computer on the desktop and then cl...

Страница 79: ...he CD from the CD ROM drive when the installation is complete NEC Info Center The Application and Driver CD contains the NEC Info Center a fully navigational online document that provides information for the traveling professional and an online version of portions of the printed user s guide Installing the NEC Info Center To install the NEC Info Center simply follow the instructions presented earl...

Страница 80: ...d and move hard disk partitions in minutes Your NEC Versa notebook ships with an internal hard disk drive consisting of a single FAT 32 partition drive C Use PartitionMagic Special Edition if you want to create multiple partitions and convert your hard disk drive to FAT 16 partitions Note PartitionMagic Special Edition software differs from the full featured version and does not include all progra...

Страница 81: ...duct Recovery CD Follow these guidelines when using the Product Recovery CD Use AC power Remove all optional hardware such as PC Cards USB devices printers and monitors Carefully review the Product Recovery CD options in the next section before proceeding Choose your restore option carefully to prevent losing data and applications installed on your system Product Recovery CD Options The Product Re...

Страница 82: ... Restore If your preinstalled software becomes unusable and you cannot boot from the hard disk use the Product Recovery utility to restore your system to its initial shipping configuration The Full Disk Drive restore option erases the hard disk completely before reinstalling the files The Full Disk Drive restore option deletes all files on the hard drive and replaces them with the original factory...

Страница 83: ...ive restore If you select Back the recovery utility returns to the prior screen which has an exit option If you select Continue a screen with progress bars displays and lets you know the progress of the recovery Do not turn off or disturb the system during the recovery process 7 When the recovery process is complete you are prompted to remove the CD from the CD ROM drive and reboot your system 8 P...

Страница 84: ...see the section PartitionMagic Special Edition earlier in this chapter Use the Product Recovery utility to perform a Partition Only restore as follows 1 Check the Product Recovery CD title and make sure that it is the correct CD for your NEC Versa computer and operating system 2 Put the CD into the CD ROM drive tray close the drive door and reboot your computer 3 Read the License Agreement screen ...

Страница 85: ...ery utility returns to the prior screen which has an exit option If you select Continue a screen with progress bars displays and lets you know the progress of the recovery Do not turn off or disturb the system during the recovery process 7 When the recovery process is complete you are prompted to remove the CD from the CD ROM drive and reboot your system 8 Press Enter click Reboot or press Alt R t...

Страница 86: ...em Drives and Bays USB Diskette Drive NEC VersaBay IV Slot Phoenix BaySwap Utility Variable Speed CD ROM Drive CD Read Write Drive Variable Speed DVD ROM Drive Combination CD Read Write and DVD ROM Drive Memory Modules ...

Страница 87: ...from an electrical outlet The USB diskette drive is simple to connect configure and use The NEC Versa TXi USB diskette drive offers the features shown in the following figure NEC Versa USB diskette drive features A Status LED B Diskette Slot C Release Button These features offer the following functions Status LED lights during data read operations Do not eject the disc or turn off the NEC Versa TX...

Страница 88: ...tery in the slot instead of installing a drive Do not remove or install the secondary battery while the system is powered on or plugged in Shut down and unplug the system first For details about using hot and warm swapping refer to the section Phoenix BaySwap Utility later in this chapter or access the Phoenix BaySwap utility online help Read the instructions that come with your VersaBay IV device...

Страница 89: ...e Power Management must be enabled to use the Swap utility Windows 2000 supports hot swapping without use of the Phoenix BaySwap Utility Swap devices in the NEC VersaBay IV slot as follows 1 If you have files open on the device you are planning to remove close them 2 Click on the Swap utility taskbar icon to display the menu 3 A box appears identifying the device if any in the NEC VersaBay IV slot...

Страница 90: ...to the right of the VersaBay IV slot 3 Flip the latch to the open position Then press the latch into the system to eject the device from the bay 4 Pull the device out of the system Removing a device from the VersaBay IV slot Always install the weight saving module that ships with your system in the VersaBay IV slot if no VersaBay IV device is installed in the slot See Installing a Device in the NE...

Страница 91: ... or power off the system 2 Locate the NEC VersaBay IV release latch to the right of the VersaBay IV slot 3 Flip the latch to the open position 4 Align the device in the NEC VersaBay IV slot and push it in until it fits securely into the bay Inserting a device into the NEC VersaBay IV slot 5 Press the latch back to the locked position 6 Press the Power button to power on or resume operation ...

Страница 92: ...ate depending on its location For example the maximum rated speed is generally achieved only when reading the outermost track on a completely filled CD The CD ROM drive offers the following features Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a disc from the CD ROM drive if the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure To remove a disc insert the end of a paper clip into the...

Страница 93: ...the data side of the disc Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or high temperatures Clean fingerprints or dust from the disc by wiping it with a soft cloth Gently brush the cloth from the center of the disc toward the edge Avoid using benzene paint thinner record cleaner static repellent or any other chemical on the disc Chemicals and cleaners can damage the disc Changing the Auto Play Setting ...

Страница 94: ...ard audio CDs In addition the Easy CD Creator application allows you to write information to a CD and backup information from your hard disk drive to a CD For detailed information about using the CD read write drive and installing the Easy CD Creator refer to the accessory sheet that ships with your system Note For DVD ROM CD read write or combination DVD ROM and CD read write drives software and ...

Страница 95: ...ination DVD ROM and CD read write drive Use the drive to load and start programs from a compact disc CD or to play your audio CDs write information to a CD or play digital videodiscs DVDs Note For DVD ROM CD read write or combination DVD ROM and CD read write drives software and drivers are provided separately on a CD Printed installation instructions are packaged with the CD Memory Modules Your N...

Страница 96: ...ge static electricity from yourself and your clothing by touching a nearby metal surface Removing a Memory Module Follow these steps to remove a memory module 1 Power off the NEC Versa notebook and disconnect any peripheral devices 2 Turn over the system and locate the memory module bay Locating the memory bay screw and cover A Memory Module Bay Cover B Screw 3 Remove the screw and bay cover 4 Pre...

Страница 97: ...low these steps to replace a memory module 1 Locate the connectors and alignment notch on the new memory module 2 Locate the memory module connector Hold the memory module at a 45 degree angle and align the memory module contacts with the socket in the system Push the connector into the socket 3 Press down on the edge of the memory module opposite the contacts until the locking tabs on the sides s...

Страница 98: ...Using the System Drives and Bays 5 13 Installing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module bay cover and screw 5 Turn over the system open the LCD panel and power on the system ...

Страница 99: ...6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa PC Cards Mini PCI LAN Modem Card Internet Connections ...

Страница 100: ...onal 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 Type III card uses include advanced function I O cards with additional features such as wireless ...

Страница 101: ...rage 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 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 example delivery trucks Serial adds an extra se...

Страница 102: ... a high tone lets you know that the card is fully inserted and recognized If you turn off the sound through the function keys or volume control no sound is emitted Other tone sequences such as high then low tones indicate that the card is inserted but the card type is unknown Inserting a PC Card 3 Use the software preinstalled on your system to check PC Card slot availability Look for the PC Card ...

Страница 103: ...ard that allows you to connect your system to a local area network or connect to the Internet over a standard phone line The internal LAN is a 10 100Base TX interface that supports both Wake on LAN and Network Boot functions The modem supports V 90 K56flex connections Connecting the Mini PCI LAN Follow these steps to take advantage of the internal Mini PCI LAN 1 Locate the RJ 45 network cable that...

Страница 104: ... of the system Locate the RJ 11 port 3 Carefully plug the RJ 11 telephone cable into the RJ 11 port 4 Connect the other end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into an analog phone jack Now you are ready to configure your modem for Internet or email access Installing the Online Modem Guide For additional information about your modem s AT commands and s registers use the Application and Driver A D CD to i...

Страница 105: ... for email and Internet access you need an Internet service provider ISP account and some or all of the following configuration information the dial up telephone number TCP IP settings port settings a user name logon and password your email address the name of a POP3 IMAP or HTTP server for incoming mail the name of an SMTP server for outgoing mail Accessing the Internet Your NEC Versa TXi system ...

Страница 106: ...ed dial up network connection allowing you to enter your logon name and password In addition Microsoft Outlook Express launches providing quick access to your email functions Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys The Internet and Email shortcut keys are configured default setting to launch your Internet browser and email applications respectively To modify the default application settings...

Страница 107: ...riate and corresponding identifier 5 To modify the application to launch when pressing the Internet shortcut key change the variable Btn7_AP1 iexplore exe to the exe of your choice Be sure to use the full path name for example C Program Files Netscape Netscape exe In addition modify the variable Btn7_Name Internet to an appropriate and corresponding identifier 6 Click File Save then File Exit to s...

Страница 108: ...7 Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Connecting to the Internet ...

Страница 109: ...bly of the system Back up your NEC Versa s hard disk Insert a fully charged battery to make sure your system is ready to quickly boot up at the airport security check Fully charge all your batteries Tape your business card to your NEC Versa AC adapter and batteries If you run your system with battery power maximize battery life by using power saving features whenever possible Take along any applic...

Страница 110: ...tronics supply store Getting Through Customs With so many countries in the world you can be sure that there are a variety of 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 purchase Travelers are often asked when returning to their home country whether or n...

Страница 111: ...ee if it has A local access number at your point of destination A toll free number that can also save you money In the absence of a local ISP access number or toll free number charging the call to your home phone can be less expensive 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...

Страница 112: ...ect your system to an AC power outlet if desired and power on your system Try launching your browser Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator for example If your TCP IP network settings are already configured to Use DHCP for WINS Resolution you should be able to access the Internet If your TCP IP network settings are not set to use DHCP a help screen may appear or you may be directed t...

Страница 113: ...8 Using External Devices External Monitor Parallel Device USB Devices IEEE 1394 Devices External Audio Options External Television Connection ...

Страница 114: ...play settings access Start Settings Control Panel Display and select the Settings tab Follow these steps to connect an external monitor to your NEC Versa 1 Check that power to both the NEC Versa and the monitor is off 2 Open the monitor port cover at the far left on the back of the system 3 Attach the 15 pin cable connector to the monitor port on the system Secure the cable connection with the scr...

Страница 115: ... Note When you connect a printer be sure to install the appropriate printer driver through the Windows Control Panel Connect a parallel printer to your NEC Versa as follows 1 Check that power to both the NEC Versa and the device is off 2 Open the printer port cover on the left side of the system 3 Align the small 36 pin connector at one end of the transfer cable with the printer port on the system...

Страница 116: ...USB ports on the right side of your system allow you to connect up to 127 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 devices called USB hubs can serve as connection ports for other USB peripherals Only one device needs to be plugged into your NEC Ve...

Страница 117: ...ices to your system IEEE 1394 devices support Plug and Play connectivity for transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps These peripherals may include a digital camera scanner printer or other device Connect an IEEE 1394 device to your system as follows 1 If you are running Windows 98 SE or Windows 2000 install the drivers for your device 2 Locate the IEEE 1394 port on the front of your system 3 Plug the IEE...

Страница 118: ...one headphones or external speakers to the audio ports as follows 1 Locate the audio port that you want to use 2 Plug the jack into the appropriate port on the front of the NEC Versa External audio controls A Internal Microphone E IEEE 1394 Port B Power Status LED F Microphone In C Battery Charging LED G Dual Headphone and S PDIF Port D Bluetooth Status LED H Volume Control ...

Страница 119: ...40x480 when the video output device is a television To change display settings access Start Settings Control Panel Display and select the Settings tab Follow these steps to connect your television as an external display device 1 Connect one end of the TV Out transfer cable to the TV Out RCA port on your NEC Versa 2 Connect the other end of the transfer cable to an RCA to RCA cable 3 Connect the ot...

Страница 120: ...9 Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications ...

Страница 121: ...ce on your system See the instructions that come with the device for information about optimal performance when recording to an external device Note When using the built in microphone make sure the speaker volume is turned down before using the microphone or feedback may occur The following procedure describes how to record using the Microsoft Sound Recorder and an external microphone plugged into...

Страница 122: ...arate WAV files to create a new sound file You can also mix the microphone volume to create soft background sounds to accompany a voice over or another more prominent sound Mixing lets you blend digital and MIDI audio files to get the final high quality soundtrack you want See the online help that is available with the Sound Recorder for more information Playing Back You can play back your recorde...

Страница 123: ...phone connector for near professional quality recording and playback on the latest audio devices Follow the instructions that come with a device for optimal performance Using the Built In Speakers The NEC Versa notebook has built in stereo speakers that are always available Adjust the volume using the volume control wheel on the front of the system or through the software using the sound horn on t...

Страница 124: ...chase separately to plug in the external video device You can even use a video frame grabber and store a stream of grabbed stills on your hard disk Using Animation Files You can create a dynamic presentation using an animation application Animation can illustrate a concept drive home an important point or command attention Graphics animation can add punch to a presentation with an animated illustr...

Страница 125: ...10 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Start Up Problems If You Need Assistance ...

Страница 126: ...inserted Attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery If you have the AC adapter attached check that you are using a working electrical outlet LCD screen is dark and blank Power saving mode has shut off the backlight Press a keyboard key or move the mouse The built in LCD may not be selected Press Fn F3 once or twice to select the LCD video mode Screen brightness needs adjustment Use the Fn F8 an...

Страница 127: ...ng system component s changed since last suspend System Memory Do you want to B oot or P ower down Power down the system and reseat the memory If new memory was installed prior to manual STF remove new memory before resuming Start Up Problems The system displays an invalid configuration error message at power on when there are the following conditions the current configuration information does not...

Страница 128: ...rive C does not respond Confirm that C hard disk type in Setup is correct C Drive Failure Hard disk drive C does not respond You may need to replace the hard disk drive Contact your NEC Computers service representative for service Cache Memory Bad Do Not Enable Cache Cache memory is defective It must be replaced Contact your NEC Computers service representative for service CH 2 Timer Error Most IS...

Страница 129: ...he floppy disk controller Contact your NEC Computers service representative to check all appropriate connections HDD Controller Failure The BIOS cannot communicate with the hard disk drive controller Contact your NEC Computers service representative to check all appropriate connections INTR 1 Error Interrupt channel 1 failed POST Contact your NEC Computers service representative for service INTR 2...

Страница 130: ... communicated through a series of beeps All beep code errors except beep code 8 are fatal errors and do not allow the system to continue to boot If beep codes occur during POST check the items in the Problem Checklist at the start of this chapter verify that all the hardware is set up properly and securely connected and try rebooting If you still get a beep code go to the section If You Need Assis...

Страница 131: ...ROM checksum value does not match the value encoded in the BIOS 10 CMOS Shutdown Register Read Write Error The shutdown register for CMOS RAM failed 11 Cache Error External Cache Bad The external cache is faulty If You Need Assistance If you have a problem with your computer first review the checklist and troubleshooting table at the beginning of this chapter If you still have a problem see Chapte...

Страница 132: ...11 Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information Web Site FTP Site Support Services Email Fax to Support Services ...

Страница 133: ...ternet Internet email address tech support nec computers com Note If you purchased your computer outside the U S or Canada please contact the local NEC office or their dealers for support and service If you have access to a telephone modem and or fax machine you can use these services to obtain information about your system at any time day or night seven days a week Not only do these services prov...

Страница 134: ...dor web sites an automated email form for your technical support questions a password accessible area for resellers To access The NEC Computers Home Page enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator URL in your browser http www neccomp com To access The NEC Computers Support Page enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator URL in your browser http support neccomp com FTP Site Us...

Страница 135: ...days get preinstalled software support 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 local NEC office or dealer for the support and service available in your country Email Fax to Support Services The NEC Computers Support Services offers t...

Страница 136: ...lthy 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 Psychosocial Factors ...

Страница 137: ...isorders it is still unclear whether working at a computer causes such disorders Some doctors believe that using the keyboard and mouse may aggravate existing musculoskeletal disorders Note Contact a 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 and or legs Some people a...

Страница 138: ...epth should allow your lower back to comfortably contact the backrest Make sure that the backs of your lower legs do not press against the front of the chair Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle between your thighs and lower legs is 90 or more Place your feet flat on the floor Only use a footrest when attempts to adjust your chair and workstation fail to keep your feet flat Be sure th...

Страница 139: ...g them Keep your shoulders arms hands and fingers relaxed Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Correct placement and adjustment of the screen or external monitor can reduce eye shoulder and neck fatigue Check 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 l...

Страница 140: ...posture periodically and keep your hands and wrists warm Note For more information on workstation setup see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations ANSI HFS Standard No 100 1988 The Human Factors Society Inc P O Box 1369 Santa Monica California 90406 Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Pre existing conditions that may cause ...

Страница 141: ...ramping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr David Rempel of the University of California San Francisco Ergonomics Program and Mr M F Schneider of HUMANTECH Inc Ann Arbor Michigan ...

Страница 142: ...B Specifications System Components Memory Map Interrupt Controllers ...

Страница 143: ...rd 1 memory slot supports 64 MB or 128 MB or 256 MB PC100 SDRAM SO DIMMs Maximum 320 MB Note If upgrading after initial purchase the memory module provided with the system may have to be replaced with an optional larger memory module in order to achieve the maximum capacity Video Ram 8 MB SGRAM Cache RAM 128 KB L2 cache Celeron processor or 256 KB L2 cache Pentium III processor Read Only Memory 51...

Страница 144: ...land MPU401 UART Mode compatible EV 1983 Sound Blaster Audio PCI 64V or ESS Solo1 PCI AudioDrive ESS 1946S Input Output I O Facilities Integrated industry standard interfaces Printer 1 port 25 pin D sub IEEE 1284 compatible ECP and EPP support via transfer cable VGA 1 port 15 pin high density D sub TV Out 1 port RCA x1 via transfer cable USB port 3 ports 4 pin USB2 0 standard IEEE 1394 1 port 1394...

Страница 145: ...s 2 Tracks 80 Encoding method MFM Size 3 5 inch Capacity 1 44 MB formatted 2 MB unformatted Note When referring to storage capacity GB stands for one billion bytes and MB stands for one million bytes Some utilities may indicate varying storage capacities Total user accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments Hard Disk Drive Specifications vary depending upon model Ultra DMA 66...

Страница 146: ...ngle Session Multisession Photo CD Video CD CD 1 CD I Ready CD G CD Plus CD DA CD EXTRN and CD ROM XA mode 2 CD Read Write Drive Speed Read max 20X CD RW max 14X Write 8X CD R 4X CD RW Read transfer rate 150 KB s normal speed 3000 KB s 20X maximum speed 16 6 MB s Mode 4 PIO 16 6 MB s Multi Mode 2 DMA mode not Ultra DMA Write transfer rate 150 KB s normal speed 300 KB s 2X speed 600 KB s 4X speed A...

Страница 147: ...patibility CD DA CD G CD MIDI CD TEXT CD ROM CD ROM XA CD I Bridge Photo CD Video CD CD I Multisession CD Photo CD CD Extra CD RW CD R CD R read CD RW read DVD Compatibility DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD 18 DVD R read single border DVD ROM and CD Read Write Combination Drive Data capacity DVD 2 048 bytes block CD 2048 bytes block mode 1 2 336 bytes block mode 2 Rotational speed DVD 3 792 2 5 6X CAV DVD V...

Страница 148: ...k 115 ms DVD 105 ms CD Average full stroke 180 ms DVD 170 ms CD Spin up 2 5s DVD 2 0s CD Data buffer 2 MB Power supply 5V Dimensions W x H x D 5 04 x 5 x 4 96 in 128 x 12 7 x 126 1 mm Weight 54 lb 0 246 kg Mini PCI LAN Modem Card 10BASE T and 100BASE TX compatible IEEE 802 3 and IEEE 802 3u compliant 10 100 Mbps transmission rate 10 100M LINK and ACT diagnostic LEDs Some systems support Wake On LA...

Страница 149: ...attery with output voltage of 11 1V 3300m Ah Auto Adapter For plugging into vehicle cigarette lighter not available in U S and Canada Dimensions Width 11 04 in 283 mm Depth 9 3 in 238 5 mm Height with 3 cell battery 1 21 in 31 mm with 15 cell battery 1 78 in 45 6 mm Weight With 3 cell battery 3 64 lb 1 65 kg with weight saving module installed 4 03 lb 1 83 kg with VersaBay IV drive installed Recom...

Страница 150: ...ion 0000 0000h 0009 FFFFh 640K System Application Memory 000A 0000h 000B FFFFh 128K Video Buffer RAM 000C 000h 000D FFFFh 128K Available for applications 000E 0000h 000F FFFFh 128K Upper ROM System and Video BIOS 0010 0000h 09FF FFFFh up to 160MB Extended Memory 000A 0000h FFEF FFFFh 128K Video RAM Frame Buffer FFF0 0000h FFF7 FFFFh 512K 1MB Extended BIOS FFF8 0000h FFF9 FFFFh 256K New Extended BI...

Страница 151: ...ault interrupt level assignments 0 through 15 in order of decreasing priority Priority Name Device 0 IRQ00 Internal Timer 1 1 IRQ01 Keyboard 2 IRQ02 INT from Controller 2 3 IRQ08 Real time Clock 4 IRQ09 Reserved for ACPI SCI 5 IRQ10 PC CardBus LAN Video USB 1 6 IRQ11 Available 7 IRQ12 PS 2 Mouse NEC VersaGlide Touchpad 8 IRQ13 Numeric Data Processor 9 IRQ14 Hard Disk Controller 1 10 IRQ15 Not Used...

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

Страница 153: ...lution external monitor and switch to CRT only mode How can I change my video drivers Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Display icon Click the Settings tab click Advanced Properties and click Change Click Show all devices from the Select Device screen Find the video driver you need or insert a diskette or CD into the appropriate drive Click on Have Disk and follow the on scre...

Страница 154: ...peripheral devices like the ports or sound 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 NEC Computers excluded some resources from PC Card use Diskette Drive Why can t I boot from the external USB diskette drive To boot from the diskette drive be sure that you have a diskette in the drive containing operating system ...

Страница 155: ...on these diskettes Your diskette drive can also use 3 5 inch double sided double density DSDD diskettes These diskettes only hold 720 kilobytes of data about half the amount of data that 1 44 MB diskettes hold Why does the amount of available storage displayed for the diskette drive vary between utilities Some utilities may indicate varying storage capacities Total user accessible capacity may var...

Страница 156: ...em goes into a power saving mode of operation This is known as an LCD timeout When your screen goes blank before the system goes into Standby mode power status LED blinks just press the Space Bar or move your mouse to reactivate your system What is the purpose of Suspend to RAM Standby You can initiate full Suspend to RAM by accessing Start Shut Down Standby This places the system in a deeper stat...

Страница 157: ...serve battery power and this is an important activity particularly if you frequently use your system in situations when you can t operate your system on AC power Try using your system with a lower screen illumination to conserve battery If you have an Intel Pentium III processor with SpeedStep technology run your system on battery power with SpeedStep technology enabled This allows the processor t...

Страница 158: ...o be replaced with an optional larger memory module in order to achieve the maximum capacity Also refer to your operating system s documentation for tips on optimizing system performance Why do I get a message Insufficient memory when I run some games I have 128 MB of memory The Insufficient memory refers to the 640 kilobytes of DOS base memory Since there are drivers being loaded at power on the ...

Страница 159: ...e was not previously named you will be prompted for a file name In Windows 2000 98 Me you can use up to 255 characters to name a file When referring to storage capacity MB stands for one million bytes Some utilities may indicate varying storage capacities Total user accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments ...

Страница 160: ... 533 MBps and 1 07 GBps animation The art of making things appear to move in two dimensional 2D or three dimensional 3D space and making events happen over time applications programs Software designed to perform specific functions like solving business or mathematical problems audio The range of acoustic mechanical or electrical frequencies that humans hear B base RAM Area of system memory between...

Страница 161: ... and released by the PCMCIA standards body and trade associations CardBus offers wider and faster 32 bit bus and bus mastering operation for improved adapter performance and can operate at speeds up to 32 MHz CD Compact disc A polished metal platter capable of storing digital information The most prevalent types of compact discs or those used by the music industry to store digital recordings and C...

Страница 162: ...t on again A cold boot reinitializes all devices CRT Cathode Ray Tube A type of display screen used in desktop monitors It forms the screen image using tiny dots called pixels See also LCD cursor A movable image on the display screen that indicates where the next entered data appears D default A value option or setting that the computer automatically selects until you direct it otherwise digital a...

Страница 163: ...hnology that sends data at 4 0 Mbit second 4 million bits per second FM synthesis A technique for synthesizing sound that uses a combination of modulated sine waves to produce different waveforms 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 devi...

Страница 164: ...nicate data between the IR equipped devices without the use of cables The IR port on the NEC Versa notebook is Infrared Data Association IrDA compatible interface A connection that enables two devices to communicate interrupt A special control signal from an I O device that diverts the attention of the microprocessor from the program to a special address K kilobyte KB 1024 bytes L LAN Local Area N...

Страница 165: ...usical Instrument Digital Interface A standard serial bus digital interface designed to connect electronic musical devices MIDI has no innate sound of its own MIR Medium Infrared an infrared technology that sends data at 1 152 Mbit second 1 152 000 bits per second mode A method of operation for example the NEC Versa notebook operates in either normal or power saving modes modem MOdulator DEModulat...

Страница 166: ...eived via modem to a paging device from a computer with paging communications software or telephone parallel interface Interface that communicates multiple data bits at a time parallel printer A printer with a parallel interface parameter A characteristic of a device or system partition Process of dividing mass storage hard disk drive into isolated or separate sections Partitioning a hard drive cr...

Страница 167: ...o attach the device to the computer processor In a computer a functional unit that interprets and executes instructions prompt A special symbol indicating the beginning of an input line Also a message that appears on the screen indicating that the user must take a certain action Q QWERTY The QWERTY keyboard designed in the 1800s for mechanical typewriters refers to the first six keys QWERTY on the...

Страница 168: ...n interface that communicates information one bit at a time serial printer A printer with a serial interface SIR Serial Infrared an infrared technology that sends data at 2 4 Mbit second 2 400 000 bits per second SO DIMM Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module A small circuit board that holds memory chips A dual in line memory module DIMM has a 64 bit path software Programs that run on a computer ...

Страница 169: ...oprocessor are connected s video Short for super video a technology for transmitting video signals over a cable by dividing the video information into two separate signals one for color and the other for brightness When sent to a television s video produces sharper images and superior color definition T TFT Thin Film Transistor A type of LCD color screen that supports up to 16 8 million colors U U...

Страница 170: ...Alt and Del keys simultaneously The system returns to an initial or arbitrarily selected condition warm swap Process of swapping devices in and out of a computer system without turning off the power The system must be in a sleep state before removing or inserting a device waveform A graphic representation of a sound wave as displayed on an oscilloscope which converts sound waves into electronic si...

Страница 171: ... 17 3 21 Application and Driver CD 4 9 dialog box 4 10 installing 4 11 launching 4 10 Architecture B 2 Audio AVI files 9 2 MID files 9 2 WAV files 9 2 connectors 8 6 Auto adapter B 8 Auto play 5 8 B Battery bay 1 12 charging 2 11 charging LED 1 11 CMOS 2 6 extending life 2 8 handling 2 9 inserting 2 11 precautions 2 12 primary 2 6 B 8 primary Maximum Life 2 3 B 8 recharging precautions 2 12 removi...

Страница 172: ...8 3 TV 8 7 USB devices 8 4 Connectors AC power port 1 13 2 5 external monitor 1 12 headphone in 1 10 headphones 1 11 IEEE 1394 1 10 8 5 microphone in 1 10 optical in out 1 10 parallel port 1 13 RJ 11 jack 1 13 RJ 45 jack 1 13 S PDIF 1 10 1 11 TV Out 1 12 USB port 1 14 Control keys 1 10 Critical battery alarm 3 17 3 21 Cursor control keys 1 9 D Date setting 3 5 Desktop icons Windows 2000 4 2 Window...

Страница 173: ...port 1 11 specifications B 3 standard 1 11 Increasing system memory 5 10 Installing IEEE 1394 devices 8 5 memory modules 5 10 online modem guide 6 6 Intel SpeedStep technology 1 3 3 3 3 10 3 19 3 23 4 9 B 2 C 6 Internal LAN 6 5 LAN connecting 6 5 modem connecting 6 6 modem online guide 6 6 speakers 9 4 Internet access 6 7 Connection Wizard 6 7 connections 6 7 shortcut key 1 7 6 7 Internet shortcut...

Страница 174: ... 7 3 Managing system power 3 15 Maximum Life Battery 2 3 Memory expansion 5 10 map B 9 module 5 10 B 2 module bay 1 15 3 27 onboard B 2 Memory module bay 1 15 Menus Advanced 3 9 Boot 3 13 Exit 3 14 Main 3 5 Security 3 11 Microphone 1 11 9 3 connector 1 11 locating 1 10 Microsoft See Windows MIDI files 9 4 Mini PCI LAN modem card B 7 Mini PCI LAN 6 5 Mixing 9 3 Modem card specifications B 7 Modem P...

Страница 175: ...ommunication cards 6 2 Fax modem 6 3 GPS 6 3 inserting a card 6 4 modem 6 3 multimedia 6 3 network 6 2 removing a card 6 5 serial 6 3 slot specifications B 4 storage 6 3 Type II 6 2 Type II extended 6 2 Type III 6 2 PCI architecture B 2 Performing BIOS update 3 29 Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI 1 3 PHDISK utility 4 6 4 7 preparing your system 4 7 running 4 8 using 4 7 Phoenix BaySwap utilit...

Страница 176: ...15 2 10 Replacing the battery 2 9 Resolution B 2 RJ 11 jack 1 13 RJ 45 jack 1 13 ROM B 2 S S PDIF connector 1 10 1 11 9 4 specifications B 3 Scroll lock LED 1 6 Secondary battery B 8 Sending and receiving email 6 9 Serial PC Card 6 3 Setting date 3 5 time 3 5 Setting up a healthy work environment A 2 Setup 1 2 Setup utility legend bar 3 4 using 3 3 Shortcut key email 1 7 internet 1 7 modifying 6 8...

Страница 177: ... Television connection 8 7 Time setting 3 5 Touchpad See VersaGlide touchpad Travel getting through customs 7 3 packing for 7 2 preparing for 7 2 using power connections 7 3 Troubleshooting 10 2 TV Out 1 9 1 12 connector 1 12 RCA 8 7 specifications B 3 Type II Extended PC Cards 6 2 Type II PC Cards 6 2 Type III PC Cards 6 2 U Updating the BIOS 3 25 USB devices connecting 8 4 USB diskette drive 5 2...

Страница 178: ... W Warm swapping 5 3 Weight Combo DVD CD RW drive B 7 system B 8 Windows introduction 4 2 power management 3 19 Windows 2000 4 2 desktop icons 4 2 power management 3 15 taskbar icons 4 3 Windows 98 SE 4 3 desktop icons 4 4 power management 3 19 taskbar icons 4 5 Windows keys 1 10 Windows Me 4 3 desktop icons 4 4 power management 3 19 taskbar icons 4 5 ...

Страница 179: ...However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation...

Страница 180: ... 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 and the CMOS clock battery is made of Lithium Do not place used batteries in your regular trash The batteries must be collected recycled or dis...

Страница 181: ...95828 declare that the product NEC Versa TXi 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 ...

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