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Glossary 5

I

input/output

(I/O) The process of transferring data between the computer and external devices.

IDE

Intelligent Drive Electronics. A hard disk drive type that has controller electronics built
into the drive and delivers high throughput.

infrared communication

Technology that uses infrared waves to communicate data between the IR-equipped
devices without the use of cables. The IR port 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 attention of the
microprocessor from the program to a special address.

K

kilobyte

(KB) 1024 bytes.

L

LAN

Local Area Network.

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display. An LCD consists of a thin sandwich of two glass plates with
sealed edges, containing nematic liquid-crystal material that forms the screen image.
Versa displays are LCD type.

load

To copy a program into the computer's memory from a storage device.

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Содержание VERSA VX

Страница 1: ...NEC Versa VX Notebook Computer U S E R S G U I D E V E R S A V X ...

Страница 2: ...ce of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NECC To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject ...

Страница 3: ...f 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 Using the Battery 2 5 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 Charging the B...

Страница 4: ...e Setup 3 14 Peripheral Setup 3 15 Other BIOS Setup Options 3 16 Managing System Power 3 16 Windows 98 Power Management Properties 3 16 Windows 98 Power Schemes 3 17 Windows 98 Alarms 3 18 Windows 98 Power Meter 3 18 Windows 98 Advanced 3 19 Windows 98 Hibernate 3 19 Windows 98 Power Management States 3 20 Recognizing the Windows 98 Power Management States 3 20 Windows 95 Power Management States 3...

Страница 5: ...EC Info Center 4 10 Uninstalling the NEC Info Center 4 11 Partition Magic 4 11 Product Recovery CD 4 12 Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD 4 12 Product Recovery CD Options 4 13 Full Disk Drive Restore 4 13 Partition Only Restore 4 15 System Diagnostics 4 16 5 Using the System Drives and Bays 24X CD ROM Drive 5 2 CD Loading 5 3 CD Care 5 3 Changing the Auto Play Setting 5 3 DVD ROM Drive ...

Страница 6: ...R Port 6 10 7 Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel 7 2 Packing for Travel 7 2 Using Power Connections 7 3 Getting Through Customs 7 3 Using Your Modem 7 4 8 Using External Devices Monitor 8 2 Parallel Devices 8 3 Serial Devices 8 4 Keyboard Mouse 8 5 Television Connection 8 6 USB Device 8 7 Audio Options 8 8 Port Replicator 8 8 9 Using Multimedia Audio 9 2 Recording 9 2 Line In 9 3 CD ROM Input 9 3...

Страница 7: ...pport Services 11 4 A Setting 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 4 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 Interrupt Controllers B 7 Memory Map B 8 C Frequently Asked Questions Exter...

Страница 8: ...k 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 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 using your modem when you are on...

Страница 9: ...t 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 your NEC Versa notebook computer The NEC Versa VX Quick Setup sheet helps get your system up and running The NEC Versa VX Quick Reference card provides an easy to carry reference to LED meanings co...

Страница 10: ...e You Begin About Your NEC Versa VX 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 About the Port Replicator ...

Страница 11: ...After completing the steps in the quick setup sheet that comes with your computer your NEC Versa VX system is ready to 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 disorde...

Страница 12: ...ponent Interconnect PCI architecture In addition your system provides a high performance hard disk drive diskette drive and PC card support Most models are equipped with a 24X CD ROM drive or a DVD ROM drive and a V 90 compliant 56 kilobits per second Kbps modem As a multimedia system your NEC Versa VX provides the tools needed to create and present impressive images using video clips and sound NE...

Страница 13: ...s 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 Array XGA Power and Battery Charging Status LEDs identified by icons are located just under the front of the LCD panel The status LEDs are duplicated on the back of the LCD panel to allow viewing when th...

Страница 14: ...Lights amber when in Windows 95 Suspend mode or Windows 98 Standby mode and very low 3 or less battery power Battery Charging LED lights to indicate battery charging status Lights amber to indicate the battery is charging Blinks amber to indicate an error Lights off to indicate the battery is fully charged Control Panel The NEC Versa VX Control Panel provides the features shown in the following fi...

Страница 15: ...IOS 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 Suspend or Standby mode when you need to be away from your system for a short period of time and want to return to where you left off Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Standby mode in Windows 98 shuts down all devices in the system while r...

Страница 16: ... Access D Scroll Lock B Diskette Drive Access E Num Lock C Caps Lock Hard Drive Access lights when the NEC Versa VX accesses the hard disk drive CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive Diskette Drive Access lights when the NEC Versa VX writes data to or retrieves data from the diskette drive Caps Lock lights when caps lock is in effect Scroll Lock lights when scroll lock is in effect Num Lock lights when Nu...

Страница 17: ... NEC Versa VX 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 Speakers D Audio Ports B IR Port E Volume Control C Microphone ...

Страница 18: ...ard 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 VX keyboard These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Eight keys printed in blue are preprogrammed with dual functions Function keys are application driven See the specific application s user guide ...

Страница 19: ...ious power management levels in Windows 95 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 configured for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Fn F8 Increases the LCD s brightness eight settings Applies to XGA LCD panels only Fn F9 Reduces the LCD s brightness eight settings Applies to XGA ...

Страница 20: ...trl c means to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter c Key combinations work specific to the application you are running Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want On the screen the cursor is a blinking underline block or vertical bar depending on the application The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted NEC VersaGlide wor...

Страница 21: ...Replicator Notches F VGA Port B PS 2 Port G Serial Port C AC Power Port H USB Ports D Parallel Port I Modem LAN Port E Expansion Port Port Replicator Notches Use these notches to secure the Port Replicator to the back of the system There are two Port Replicator notches located at the both ends of the rear side of the system PS 2 Port Use the standard PS 2 port to connect an external PS 2 style mou...

Страница 22: ...ipheral devices for example printers monitors scanners to your NEC Versa VX Modem LAN Port NEC includes a 56K fax data modem or mini PCI LAN It keeps you connected to the outside world Around the Left Side of the System The left side of your NEC Versa VX provides the features shown in the following figure The left side features are described after the figure Left side features A Kensington Lock La...

Страница 23: ...y Bay C PC Card Slots B Fan D TV Out Battery Bay Depending 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 environment Do not block the fan while the NEC Versa VX is in use PC Card Slots Two PC card slots allow you to insert two Type II PC cards or one Type III ...

Страница 24: ...Bay Equipped with a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH or depending on the model Lithium Ion Li Ion battery Battery Release Latch Slide the latch to the other end and hold it While holding the latch slide the battery bay outwards to remove the battery Memory Module Bay Cover Remove the screw to find two SO DIMM slots One is inserted with SDRAM memory board configured by the factory The other i...

Страница 25: ...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 Connects to a 6 pin standard PS 2 style keyboard USB Port Connects up to 127 peripheral devices to your notebook computer VGA Port Connects to an external VGA SVGA monitor LAN Port Connects via an RJ4...

Страница 26: ...2 Getting Started NEC VersaGlide Power Sources System Care ...

Страница 27: ...uchpad 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 finger along the right side of the touchpad to scroll your document or screen VersaGlide features A Left Button C NEC VersaGlide B Right Button Try both ways and decide which you prefer If you find ...

Страница 28: ... 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 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 Sourc...

Страница 29: ... 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 standards AC adapter Note The AC outlet voltage should be in the range of 100 240 Volts AC Verify that the cord and plug are appropriate for your AC source Connect the AC adapter as follows Use only the AC ...

Страница 30: ... you do not need to press the Power button to switch off the computer Depending on the operating system the smart switch may be enabled to allow you to power down using the Power button instead of the Windows Start menu Using the Battery The NEC Versa VX system comes with a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH or Lithium Ion Li Ion battery Battery packs are easy to install and remove Note Althou...

Страница 31: ... metal objects away from the battery terminals to prevent a short circuit Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay Read the precautions printed on the battery Replacing the Battery Install the battery in your system as follows Be sure to save your data before replacing the battery pack or connecting the AC adapter Failure to do so can result in data loss 1 Save your files exi...

Страница 32: ...llows 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 system Removing the battery A Battery Release Latch ...

Страница 33: ...lace 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 battery replacement procedure See the section Replacing the Battery Returning the Battery to its Normal State To return the battery to its normal state try the following remove and then reinstall the ba...

Страница 34: ...e battery in a cool dry area The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end Discard batteries that display these symptoms shorter work times discoloration warping hot to the touch strange odor Extending Battery Life The NEC Versa VX NiMH or Li Ion battery life is effected by the following conditions When it is new and fully charged When no peripherals are connected to your NEC...

Страница 35: ... Battery Precautions To prevent accidental battery ignition rupture or explosion adhere to the following precautions There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Keep the battery away from heat sources including direct sunlight o...

Страница 36: ...e terminals Depending upon the NEC Versa VX model the main battery is made of Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH or Lithium Ion Li Ion Contact your local waste management officials for information regarding environmentally sound collection recycling and disposal of batteries Internal Batteries The Nickel Metal Hydride or Lithium Ion battery is the main power source in your NEC Versa VX computer Appendix B ...

Страница 37: ...ervice center The replacement must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord Disconnect all supply lines before the hinged front cover is removed Replace the hinged cover before the unit is restarted System Care The NEC Versa VX is a durable dependable system built for extensive use and travel Follow these guidelines to maintain the condition performance and safety of your comput...

Страница 38: ...Versa VX bays connectors and slots Avoid using the computer or AC adapter for extended periods in direct sunlight Do not use the system in humid or dusty environments Keep liquids and food away from the system Turn computer power off before cleaning it If the AC adapter becomes extremely hot unplug the adapter and let it cool The electrical outlet and any extension cords should be rated to support...

Страница 39: ... AC adapter in an environment that meets the following conditions If the temperature of the NEC Versa suddenly rises or falls for example when you move the system from a cold place to a warm place vapor condenses inside the system Turning on the system under this condition can damage the internal system components Before turning on the system wait until the system s internal temperature equalizes ...

Страница 40: ...eaners are usually high in alkalinity which is measured in pH Using these cleaners can cause the plastic surface to crack or discolor LCD screen Carefully wipe the LCD screen with a soft cloth or a screen wipe designed for that purpose Special screen wipes are available through your local computer dealer System case NECC recommends that you carefully wipe the case with a slightly damp almost dry c...

Страница 41: ...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 ...

Страница 42: ...eds 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 Setup 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 resume If ...

Страница 43: ...n 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 keyboard to toggle through the BIOS Setup menu items ...

Страница 44: ... 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 corner of the screen These lines display the keys that move the cursor and select parameters Options that are grayed out are not available for the current selection ...

Страница 45: ...and 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 Parameters The BIOS Setup utility consists of a number of screens each representing a specific area of the BIOS The following tables list the BIOS parameters their factory default settings alternate s...

Страница 46: ...DROM 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 2000 compliant These settings remain in memory even after you turn off system power To set the date use the Tab or arrow keys to move from field to field Use the PgUp or PgDn key to change the number...

Страница 47: ...r Default 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 Video Out Type Specifies the signal type used by the video device connected to the TV Out Port LCD Panel View Expansion Specifies whether the panel view is reduced off or expanded on PS 2 Port Warm Swap Specifies whether or not you can s...

Страница 48: ...upervisor 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 password is set The user password allows the system to boot and resume from Suspend and Save to File Boot Password Required Indicates whether or not a password is required to boot the system Resume Pas...

Страница 49: ...t 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 passwords are only valid when resuming from Save to File To establish password protection for resuming from Standby or Hibernation modes you must do the following Set a Windows password in Control Pan...

Страница 50: ...press Enter The system prompts you to enter the 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 the internal HDD Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords To change hard disk drive passwords enter the System Security Setup highlight Internal HDD Password ...

Страница 51: ...tion in another system the system must be equipped with the same HDD password protection feature To determine if the system has HDD password check the System Security Setup in the BIOS setup to see if there are provisions for establishing HDD passwords Power Management Setup Use the Power Management Setup to balance high performance and energy conservation Power Management Setup Parameter Default ...

Страница 52: ...e When AC power is connected to your NEC Versa system power management is usually disabled If you enable this parameter the system automatically activates the power management profile you set even when AC power is used Power Savings Level Specifies one of four levels of power management High Performance provides good battery life and best performance with only minimal power conservation Use while ...

Страница 53: ...t mode For details about using this parameter see the section Managing System Power later in this 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 is set to Off and the save to file area is present on your hard drive pressing the Fn Power Sleep key c...

Страница 54: ...D DVD 4th Boot Device 1 Disabled Floppy CD DVD 1 st Fnd IDE 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 during system boot Silent Boot Specifies whether or not to display the NEC logo during the system boot Boot Display Device Specifies the display device s for system bo...

Страница 55: ... LPT1 LPT2 PnP OS Setup 1 Parallel Mode Bi Directional Uni Directional ECP EPP IR Serial Port Disabled Auto PnP OS Setup 1 COM2 IRQ3 COM3 IRQ4 COM4 IRQ3 1 Appears only when configured by the Windows 98 or Windows 95 device manager Peripheral Setup allows you to define the following functions USB Controller Enables or disables the USB controller AC 97 Audio Enables or disables the internal sound In...

Страница 56: ...ur NEC Versa manages 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 each attached device and to turn off a device when not in use In the Windows 95 environment your NEC Versa uses the Advanced Power Management APM utility to manage and conserve p...

Страница 57: ...ower 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 Minutes 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never Turn off monitor Plugged In After 15 Minutes 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never Turn off monitor Running on batterie...

Страница 58: ...ting 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 Action Notification Display message Sound alarm Alarm Action Power level Standby Hibernate Shutdown none Low battery alarm Allows you to define a low battery alarm percentage notification and system a...

Страница 59: ...sed 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 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 ...

Страница 60: ...the Windows 98 Power Management States It is important to recognize your system s behavior when in each of these power management states The following table describes the system behavior for each power management state Windows 98 Power Management Behavior LCD Timeout Standby STR Hibernate STF Default Setting 2 Minutes DC power 15 Minutes AC power 5 Minutes DC power 20 minutes AC power 30 minutes a...

Страница 61: ...g the Windows 95 Power Management States It is important to recognize your system s behavior when in each of these power management states The following table describes the system behavior for each power management state Windows 95 Power Management Behavior Standby Suspend STR Save to File STF Default Setting 4 Minutes 10 minutes after Standby 30 minutes after Suspend 1 3 Manually invoke Fn F4 Pre...

Страница 62: ...t improvements or fixes to the current system BIOS Your authorized NECC dealer or NECC Support Services representative can help you determine this To update the system BIOS you must Obtain the BIOS Update Prepare the BIOS Update Diskette Perform the BIOS Update Obtaining the BIOS Update If you are informed that the default BIOS needs an update contact the NECC Support Services at 800 632 4525 Fax ...

Страница 63: ... BIOS update 1 Make sure that the computer is operating under AC power and that the power is off Insert the BIOS Update diskette into the diskette drive 2 Power on the computer with the diskette in the drive The computer boots and automatically loads the utility A message similar to the following appears The NEC BIOS Update Utility should not be used to modify the BIOS in a Versa system which is d...

Страница 64: ...ttings A six position dip switch is located on the bottom of the system The switch is accessible by removing the access panel beneath the CD ROM drive The following list identifies each switch setting and its function Switch 1 Password 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 e...

Страница 65: ...e Operating System and Utilities Windows Introduction NEC Customize Utility HDPREPEZ Utility Application and Driver CD Personal Code Setting Utility DVD Player NEC Info Center Partition Magic Product Recovery CD ...

Страница 66: ...nel 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 Setup MSN Internet Access 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 Neig...

Страница 67: ...r Taskbar Icons With Windows 98 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 taskbar Internet Explorer Allows you to browse the internet or view local HTML files Also access Internet E...

Страница 68: ...you install Windows 95 the following icons are loaded on your desktop My Computer Provides access to drives printers the control panel and network features Inbox Lets you access the Microsoft fax and mail software as well as Microsoft network services Recycle Bin Gives you a trash container in which to put unwanted files Network Neighborhood Appears when your computer is connected to a network Use...

Страница 69: ...ppear on the desktop My Computer Provides access to drives printers the Control Panel and network features Network Neighborhood Appears when your computer is connected to a network Use the network neighborhood to browse through the computers in your computers in your workgroup and the computers in the entire network Inbox Lets you access the Microsoft mail software and services Internet Explorer A...

Страница 70: ... option 3 Click Launch 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 Exit to close the NEC Customize dialog box HDPREPEZ Utility Using the HDPREPEZ utility automatically configures your NEC Versa s system s save to file STF area on the hard disk drive No...

Страница 71: ...he Application and Driver CD lets you take full advantage of your system resources Use the Application and Driver CD to install 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 Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98 95 Follow this procedu...

Страница 72: ...ses the Application and Driver CD dialog box Installing the A D Software Once the Application and Driver CD dialog box appears follow these steps to install the desired software 1 Click the selection tab of your choice 2 Click the desired application driver or utility 3 Click the Install button to install your selection Follow the on screen instructions to install your selection 4 Click Exit to cl...

Страница 73: ...l 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 personal code Click Yes 4 A dialog box appears stating the new personal code has been entered Click OK 5 Click Exit to exit the Personal Code Setting utility To test your personal code fully shutdown the...

Страница 74: ... to accept the default destination directory 5 Highlight your geographical region and click Next 6 The installation completes Click Finish to restart the system To run DVD Player select Start Programs Multimedia and DVD Player 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 ...

Страница 75: ...Info Center Partition Magic Dividing the hard disk drive into several partitions lets you efficiently organize operating systems programs and data Partition Magic included on the A D CD that ships with your system allows you to optimize hard disk drive space with an easy click of the mouse Visually create format shrink expand and move hard disk partitions in minutes Your NEC Versa ships with an in...

Страница 76: ...e your system to its initial installation state as a last resort Check the problem checklist in Chapter 10 for information about solving problems before using the CD The Product Recovery utility provides options that either remove or replace existing files a process that may result in data loss Before using the Product Recovery CD enter the BIOS Setup utility and restore the BIOS default settings ...

Страница 77: ...isk 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 partition s Partition Only formats drive C of a multiple partitioned drive and restores drive C to its initial installation state Additional partitions e g drives D E etc remain intact For important information a...

Страница 78: ...the Accept 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 screen use the VersaGlide touchpad to choose Full Disk Drive to restore your hard disk drive to its original factory installed state Choose your restore option carefully to prevent losing data ...

Страница 79: ...ion Only restore process will erase them completely The Partition 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 unusable For important information about partitioning your hard disk drive see the section Partition Magic earlier in this chapter Use the ...

Страница 80: ...ion 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 to reboot your system A series of hardware detection screens d...

Страница 81: ... minutes to complete 6 Press Enter to initiate the LAT The LAT runs and tests the components and boot records of your system When the LAT completes a test summary displays on the LCD screen 7 Press any key to continue The LAT window displays with a variety of menu selections Use the arrow keys to highlight your selection and to display the detailed help text The LAT menu selections include the fol...

Страница 82: ...5 Using the System Drives and Bays 24X CD ROM Drive DVD ROM Drive Hard Disk Drive Memory Modules ...

Страница 83: ...ws 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 Emergency Eject Hole B Release Button Status LED lights during data read operations Do not eject the CD or turn off the NEC Versa when the indicator is lit Release Button ejects the CD tray Press this bu...

Страница 84: ...of 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 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 da...

Страница 85: ... Auto Play click to remove the check mark next to the line Auto insert notification 8 Select OK twice to accept the settings in the Settings tab and exit the Properties window 9 To activate the new setting reboot the system when prompted DVD ROM Drive The DVD ROM drive offers many improvements over the standard CD ROM technology including superior video and audio playback faster data access and gr...

Страница 86: ...rger capacity drive To upgrade the hard disk drive follow these steps 1 Locate the drive access panel on the left side of the system Open the panel using the notch Opening the panel A Drive Access Panel B Notch 2 Remove the screw that secures the hard disk in the system Removing the screw A Screw ...

Страница 87: ...y Modules The notebook computer offers two 64 bit memory slots using 144 pin SO DIMM Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module at 32 MB 64 MB and 128 MB SDRAM This configuration supports single SO DIMM module insertion in the memory slot The memory slots are located on the underside of your computer inside the memory bay Follow these steps to upgrade the system memory 1 Power off the system and disc...

Страница 88: ... and Bays 5 7 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 alignment notch on the module ...

Страница 89: ...5 8 Using the System Drives and Bays 5 Locate the memory module slot Memory module slot A Memory Module Slot ...

Страница 90: ...the 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 Installing the memory module 7 To remove a SO DIMM press the locking tabs away from the sides of the module until the module pops up Then remove the SO DIMM Removing the memory module ...

Страница 91: ...5 10 Using the System Drives and Bays 8 Reassemble the NEC Versa VX components as follows Replace the memory bay cover Replace the screw Turn the system over ...

Страница 92: ...6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Mini PCI Modem Mini PCI LAN Mini PCI Modem LAN PC Cards Internet Connections IR Port ...

Страница 93: ...ax 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 phone cable to your modem Note When using a modem outside the U S and Canada you might need an international telephone adapter available at most electronics supply stores 1 Locate the analog phone ca...

Страница 94: ...plicator to the NEC Versa VX 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 features or your modem s AT commands and s registers use the Application and Driver CD to install the online LAN or modem guides for your system To determine the guide that is appropriate for your system go ...

Страница 95: ...nclude 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 Communication Cards You can use both fax modem and network PC cards with your NEC Versa Here are some suggestions to help you get the best system performance Note If you are using this unit outside o...

Страница 96: ...EC 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 example delivery trucks Serial adds an extra serial communications port Multimedia combines animation and sound Audio enables the use of sound for example in voice mail PC Card Slots Your NEC Versa...

Страница 97: ...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 high tone lets you know that the card is fully inserted and recognized If you turn off the sound no sound is emitted Other two tone sequences such as high then low tones indicate that the card is inser...

Страница 98: ...ence Use 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 Internet Connection wizard to transfer an existing account for email and internet access you need an internet service provider ISP account and some or all of the following configuration informat...

Страница 99: ...r NEC Versa VX system is equipped with an Internet shortcut key located just above the keyboard The first time that you press the Internet shortcut key the Internet Connection Wizard launches allowing you to configure your system for internet access Once your internet connection is configured pressing the Internet shortcut key launches your associated dial up network connection allowing you to ent...

Страница 100: ...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 101: ...rt to Auto 4 Exit the Peripheral Setup menu 5 Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility Using the IR Port Follow these guidelines when using the IR port to communicate with another infrared device Position the NEC Versa VX no more than three feet away from the IR peripheral device you are using Make sure that there is no greater than a 30º angle between the computer and the device Note To ...

Страница 102: ...7 Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for Travel Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Using Your Modem ...

Страница 103: ...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 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 appl...

Страница 104: ...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 not they purchased the computer while outside of the country Sometimes the proof of purchase such as a bill of sale insuran...

Страница 105: ...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 9 preceding the phone number string To circumvent unusual dial tone sounds sometimes encountered in hotels you may have to modify a system configuration setting to ignore the dial tone 3 Always check the phone line to determ...

Страница 106: ...8 Using External Devices Monitor Parallel Devices Serial Devices Keyboard Mouse Television Connection USB Device Audio Options Port Replicator ...

Страница 107: ...X is powered off and the monitor Power switch is turned off Note The NEC Versa VX must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected 2 Attach the 15 pin cable connector to the monitor port on the system Secure the cable connection with the screws provided Connecting a monitor 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Follow any setup in...

Страница 108: ...ollows 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 provided 3 Align and connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on the device Lock the connector clips Connecting a parallel printer 4 Connect the power cable to the device and a properly groun...

Страница 109: ...r 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 of the cable to the appropriate port on the device Secure the connections with the screws provided Connecting a serial device 4 Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall out...

Страница 110: ...ection of the BIOS Setup parameters allows you to enable or disable the VersaGlide touchpad To attach both an external keyboard and an external mouse at the same time use the optional NEC Y adapter For ordering information contact your NECC dealer Note If you purchased this product outside the U S or Canada contact the local NECC office or their dealers for ordering information Reference the bookl...

Страница 111: ... 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 Display and select the Settings tab Follow these steps to connect your television as an external display device 1 Connect one end of the standard composite cable into the TV Out RCA yellow colored port on...

Страница 112: ...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 devices called USB hubs can serve as connection ports for other USB peripherals Only one device needs to be plugged into your NEC Versa Additional peripherals can be connected in a daisy chain configurati...

Страница 113: ...he 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 lower the volume Some feedback is caused by having the microphone and speakers too close to each other so moving the external audio option away from the unit may also help Port Replicator Use the fol...

Страница 114: ... NEC Port Replicator with the system in Suspend mode 2 Push the docking lever on the right side of the NEC Port Replicator 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 the port cover Close the port cover Removing the expansion port cover A Expansion P...

Страница 115: ... 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 NEC Port Replicator ...

Страница 116: ...9 Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications ...

Страница 117: ...d on disk Note The built in microphone is muted by default Enable the microphone before attempting to use it You can make recordings from two classes of audio input line level and microphone level Line level accepts analog audio signals from electronic sources such as tape cassettes VCRs and CD VCD DVD players through the Line In port Note When using the built in microphone make sure the speaker v...

Страница 118: ...e 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 stereo tuner The Line In port has a mini type connector You may need an adapter to connect your input device to the NEC Versa VX through Line In Note Using Line In does not disable the internal spe...

Страница 119: ...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 Headphones The NEC Versa VX headphone port delivers sound at half a watt Stereo headphones plug in through the headphone jack located on the front of the NEC Versa VX Use the audio software that comes on your system to adju...

Страница 120: ...ys 2 Locate your CD ROM drive and double 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 video to full size Using Digital Video Files With commercial video capture hardware and application software you can plug any video device including VCRs televisions c...

Страница 121: ...oftware packages include graphics packages animation software and presentation authoring systems as follows Animation software allows you to create 3 D effects and 3 D titles and add interest to an otherwise static presentation Authoring packages let you pull all the elements of your design into an exciting interactive multimedia presentation ...

Страница 122: ...10 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance ...

Страница 123: ...is configured correctly The display s brightness control is adjusted properly If using battery power check that the battery pack is properly inserted and fully charged Troubleshooting Problem What to Do The system does not power on If you are operating the system with battery power check that the battery pack is correctly inserted Attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery If you have the AC ad...

Страница 124: ...ke 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 configuration error message at power on when there are the following conditions the current configuration information doesn t match configuration information stored in Setup such as when an internal option...

Страница 125: ...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 fixed disk type is correctly identified Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Type of floppy drive A not correctly identified in Setup Keyboard Controller error The keyboard controller failed test You may ...

Страница 126: ... error Cache disabled RAM cache failed the BIOS test BIOS disabled the cache System CMOS checksum bad run SETUP CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS Run Setup and reconfigure the system either using the Default Values and or making your own selections System RAM Failed at offset nnnn System RAM failed at offset nnnn of t...

Страница 127: ...11 Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information NECC Web Site NECC FTP Site NECC Support Services Email Fax to Support Services ...

Страница 128: ...net 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 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 provide information...

Страница 129: ...orm 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 computers com NECC FTP Site Use the Internet to access the NECC FTP file transfer protocol site to download various files video drivers printer drivers BIOS updates and Setup Disk files The files are essenti...

Страница 130: ...g 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 NECC Support Services offers technical support by email if you have internet access The email address is tech support neccsd com You can also fax technical questions to NECC Support Services if you have access to a fax machine or fax mod...

Страница 131: ... Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday Pre existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors ...

Страница 132: ...l 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 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 peopl...

Страница 133: ...ilt 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 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 ...

Страница 134: ...Avoid 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 fingers sideways Press the keys gently do not bang them Keep your shoulders arms hands and fingers relaxed Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Correct placement and adjustment of the screen or external moni...

Страница 135: ...les 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 circulation alter your sitting 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 Visu...

Страница 136: ...ver 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 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 137: ...B Specifications System Components Interrupt Controllers Memory Map ...

Страница 138: ... 256 MB total Video RAM 4 0 MB Cache RAM 128 KB L2 cache Celeron or 256 KB L2 cache Pentium II and Pentium III Read Only Memory ROM 512 KB flash ROM with boot block Calendar Clock Year month day hour minute second maintained by internal back up battery Input Output I O Facilities Integrated industry standard interfaces Modem Port 1 port RJ 11 jack or LAN Port on some models TV Out 1 port 2 pin RCA...

Страница 139: ... 3 600 mAh Recharging Time Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Approximately 3 hours when system is not in use approximately 3 5 hours when system is in use Lithium Ion Li Ion Approximately 3 5 hours when system is not in use approximately 4 hours when system is in use Card Slots Two 32 bit card slots for two Type II or one Type III PC card 5 V or 3 3 V interface LCD Display Panel depending on the model 12 ...

Страница 140: ...ranged in 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 unformatted Hard Disk Drives Internal 2 5 inch IDE Capacity depending on the model 6 0 GB 12 GB or larger hard disk drive CD ROM Drive Thin type CD ROM Pack Access Time 24X Interface IDE ATAPI Pho...

Страница 141: ...i PCI LAN 10Base T and 100Base TX Resume on LAN support Full duplex support Auto sensing Software support for management server Mini PCI Modem LAN Modem K56 Flex compatible V 34 protocol V 90 compliant Class 1 Fax protocol LAN 10 100 Ethernet Full duplex support Wake on LAN support Auto sensing Low power features AC Adapter Input Voltage 100 to 240 volts V AC 50 watt max Output Voltage 19 volts DC...

Страница 142: ...x 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 41ºF to 95ºF 5ºC to 35ºC Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing Storage Temperature 4ºF to 104ºF 20ºC to 40ºC Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing ...

Страница 143: ...ease refer the NEC Versa VX Important Information sheet that came with your NEC Versa VX Interrupts IRQ Device IRQ00 Internal Timer IRQ01 Keyboard IRQ02 Cascade IRQ03 IR IRQ04 Serial Port IRQ05 CardBus Mini PCI Sound IRQ06 Diskette Drive IRQ07 Parallel Port IRQ08 Real time Clock IRQ09 USB IRQ10 Video IRQ11 Available IRQ12 Mouse IRQ13 Coprocessor IRQ14 Hard Disk Controller IRQ15 Available ...

Страница 144: ...ite 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 000DFFFFh 128 KB 000E0000h 000FFFFFh 128 KB System and Video BIOS 01000000h 01FFFFFFh 32 MB Extended Memory 02000000h 03FFFFFFh 32 MB Extended Memory 04000000h 0FFFFFFFh Up to 256 MB Extended Memory ...

Страница 145: ...C Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting Power Management Miscellaneous ...

Страница 146: ...n 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 only mode How can I change my video drivers In Windows 98 or 95 and Windows NT go to Start Settings and Control Panel In the Control Panel double click the Display icon Click the Settings tab Next click ...

Страница 147: ... is being upgraded Read the release notes that accompany the upgrade Can I run two of the same type cards simultaneously Yes Windows 98 or 95 configures each card If they are both modems configure each for a different Com port and different available interrupts under the ports icon in the Windows control panel or from Device Manager in Windows 98 or 95 CardWizard for NT will assist in configuring ...

Страница 148: ...nd 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 I boot from the diskette drive To boot from the diskette drive be sure that you have a diskette in the drive containing operating system files Be sure to check the Boot Device Setup parameters in the...

Страница 149: ...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 type of diskette do I use in my diskette drive Your system ships with a 1 44 megabyte MB diskette drive that uses 3 5 inch high density HD diskettes These diskettes are also called double sided high d...

Страница 150: ...wer button 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 Power Management Does my system come with power management features enabled Yes your system comes with power management features enabled If you do not use the keyboard mouse or drives for the pre...

Страница 151: ... maximum power shutdown When the system goes into STF mode it saves data and system status and then shuts off power to all components STF mode lets you save power without first saving your work Resuming from STF mode requires less time than performing a cold boot Your system must be configured for STF In the BIOS Power Management Setup enable the Auto save to file parameter and set the Suspend Opt...

Страница 152: ...Option to STF How do I bring my system out of Standby mode Windows 95 or LCD timeout Windows 98 Moving your VersaGlide pointer or using your keyboard brings the system out of Standby mode or LCD timeout How do I bring my system out of Suspend mode Windows 95 or Standby mode Windows 98 Press the Power button to bring the system out of Suspend mode Windows 95 or Standby mode Windows 98 What is a tim...

Страница 153: ...eps Highest Performance 3 beeps Longest Life 4 beeps In Windows 98 or 95 click on Start Settings Control Panel In Control Panel double click on the Power icon In the Power Properties screen uncheck Allow Windows to manage power use on this computer Miscellaneous How do I set the time and date You can change the time and date in Windows 98 or 95 and Windows NT as follows Double click the time in th...

Страница 154: ... do I get a message Insufficient memory when I run some games I have 64 MB of memory The Insufficient memory refers to the 640 kilobytes of base memory Since there are drivers being loaded at power on the amount of memory can be lower than the game requires Contact the game manufacturer and request advice to create a boot disk This loads only the drivers necessary to run the game How do I find hel...

Страница 155: ...se up to 255 characters to name a file I m having a problem using the IR port What can I do Verify that the IR port is enabled 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 underneath a fluorescent light try repositioning the system and device so that the...

Страница 156: ...usiness 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 the operating system and application programs BIOS Basic Input Output System A collection of computer routines usually burnt into ROM that controls the real time clock keyboard disk drives video dis...

Страница 157: ...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 same format as conventional music CDs CD audio sounds have been digitized at a high sampling rate CD ROM drive Compact Disc Read Only Memory A computer controlled device that reads high capacity optical discs and sends the ...

Страница 158: ...nalog Converter DAC digital sound A description of a sound wave that consists of binary numbers digitizing The process of converting an analog signal into a digital representation diskette A thin flexible platter coated with a magnetic material for storing information diskette drive A magnetic drive that writes on and retrieves data from a diskette DSTN Dualscan Super Twisted Nematic A type of tec...

Страница 159: ...g 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 device that provides fast access to stored data hardware The electrical and mechanical parts from which a compute...

Страница 160: ...ort 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 attention of the microprocessor from the program to a special address K kilobyte KB 1024 bytes L LAN Local Area Network LCD Liquid Crystal Display An LCD consists of a thin sandwich of two glass plate...

Страница 161: ...s own MIR Medium Infrared an infrared technology that sends data at 1 152 Mbit second 1 152 000 bits per second MMX A set of 57 multimedia instructions built into Intel s Pentium microprocessors MMX enabled microprocessors handle many common multimedia operations such as digital signal processing DSP that are normally handled by a separate sound or video card However only software especially writt...

Страница 162: ...e original information P page A type of message transmission in which a message is sent or received 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 dividin...

Страница 163: ...n interface between the microprocessor and external devices A cable connector is usually plugged into the port to 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...

Страница 164: ... device that reads printed material and converts it to a computer screen image serial interface An 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 ch...

Страница 165: ...Transistor A type of NEC Versa LCD color screen that supports 256 or more colors U USB Universal Serial Bus This new external bus standard supports the connection of up to 127 peripheral devices such as mice modems and keyboards USB supports plug and play installation on some systems V VersaGlide A small touch sensitive pad used as a pointing device on your NEC Versa notebook computer With the Ver...

Страница 166: ...onverts sound waves into electronic signals write To record or store information to a storage device X XGA Extended Graphics Array This high resolution graphics standard supports 640 x 480 1024 x 768 pixel and 16 million simultaneous colors XGA also supports non interlaced monitors Z zoomed video A direct high speed connection between the video audio and graphics subsystems within the computer tha...

Страница 167: ...ecautions 2 11 refresh 3 16 specifications B 3 when to change 2 9 BIOS language setting 3 16 BIOS setup 3 2 BIOS setup utility other options 3 16 C Calendar clock B 2 CD care 5 3 CD loading 5 3 CD ROM drive specifications B 4 CD ROM drive features 5 2 Celeron microprocessor 1 3 Cleaning your NEC Versa 2 15 Closing LCD panel 3 19 Connecting a TV 8 6 Connecting the AC adapter 2 4 Control keys 1 11 C...

Страница 168: ...3 15 6 9 6 10 enabling 6 10 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 LCD panel closing 3 19 specifications B 3 Suspend 3 13 view expansion 3 7 Line In 9 3 Low battery alarm 3 18 Low battery power 2 6 M Main power source DC power 7 3 Managing system power 3 16 Memory Map B 8 upgrading 5 6 Mini PCI LAN 6 3 s...

Страница 169: ...12 management under AC 3 12 meter 3 18 schemes 3 18 Power button pressing 3 19 Power connections 7 3 Power management 3 16 Windows 98 3 16 Power schemes 3 17 Power on self test POST 3 2 Pressing Power button 3 19 Problem checklist 10 2 Product Recovery CD 4 12 full restore 4 13 guidelines 4 12 options 4 13 partition restore 4 15 PS 2 Warm Swap 3 7 S Sending and receiving email 6 8 6 9 Serial port ...

Страница 170: ... port 8 7 User password 3 8 Using the battery 2 5 the TV out port 8 6 V VersaGlide tips 2 3 Video out type 3 7 W Weight specifications B 6 Windows 98 4 2 introduction 4 2 power management 3 16 Windows 95 4 4 taskbar icons 4 4 Windows 98 taskbar icons 4 3 Windows keys 1 11 Windows NT 4 5 taskbar icons 4 5 ...

Страница 171: ... 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 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 rec...

Страница 172: ...ly with the same or 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 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 Disposa...

Страница 173: ...c DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We the Responsible Party NEC Computers Inc 15 Business Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 declare that the product NEC Versa VX is in compliance with FCC CFR47 part 15 for Class B digital devices ...

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