NEC VERSA FX Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for NEC VERSA FX. We have 4 NEC VERSA FX manuals available for free PDF download: Manual, Service And Reference Manual, Installation Manual, Release Note

NEC VERSA FX Manual (174 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.63 MB

Table of Contents
3
Using this Guide

8
- Text Setup
  9
- Related Documents
  10
1 Introducing Your NEC Versa

11
- Before You Begin
  11
- About Your NEC Versa FX Notebook
  11
- Around the Front of the System
  11
  - LCD Panel
    14
  - Base Unit
    15
    
    Power Button
    18
  - Keyboard Panel
    18
  - Front Features
    21
- Around the Back of the System
  22
- Around the Left Side of the System
  23
- Around the Right Side of the System
  24
- Around the Bottom of the System
  25
2 Getting Started

26
- NEC Versaglide
  27
  - Making Versaglide Adjustments
    28
  - Versaglide Tips
    28
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  28
- AC Adapter
  29
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    29
  - Powering on Your System
    30
- Main Battery Pack
  31
  - Determining Battery Status
    31
  - Low Battery Status
    32
  - Returning the Battery to Its Normal State
    32
  - Extending Battery Life
    32
  - Battery Handling
    32
  - Replacing the Battery
    33
  - Removing the Battery
    34
  - Charging the Battery
    35
  - Battery Precautions
    36
  - Precautions for Recharging the Battery
    36
- System Batteries
  37
  - Main Battery
    37
  - CMOS Battery
    37
  - Bridge Battery
    37
  - Optional Batteries
    37
- System Care
  38
  - Precautions for System Use
    38
  - Storage Requirements
    39
  - Routine Cleaning
    39
3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

40
- Introducing BIOS Setup
  41
- Entering BIOS Setup
  41
  - Pausing the Screen
    41
  - BIOS Setup Main Menu
    42
  - Looking at Screens
    43
  - Using Keys
    44
- Checking/Setting System Parameters
  44
  - Resetting System Parameters
    45
  - Standard CMOS Setup
    45
  - Advanced CMOS Setup
    46
  - System Security Setup
    46
  - Establishing Passwords
    47
  - Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    47
    
    Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    48
    
    Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    48
    
    Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
    48
    
    Moving the Hard Disk Drive
    49
  - Power Management Setup
    49
  - Boot Device Setup
    52
  - Peripheral Setup
    53
  - Other BIOS Setup Options
    54
- Managing System Power
  54
  - Windows Power Management Properties
    54
  - Power Schemes
    55
  - Alarms
    56
  - Power Meter
    56
  - Advanced
    56
  - Hibernate
    57
  - Windows 98 Power Management States
    58
  - Recognizing the Power Management States
    58
- Updating the BIOS
  59
4 Using the Operating System and Utilities

65
- Windows Introduction
  66
  - Windows 98
    66
    
    Desktop Icons
    66
    
    Taskbar Icons
    67
- NEC Utilities
  68
  - NEC Customize Utility
    68
    
    NEC Customize Utility Screen
    68
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    69
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    69
    
    Using the HDPREPEZ Utility
    69
- Application and Driver CD
  70
- NEC Info Center
  71
  - Installing the NEC Info Center
    71
  - Uninstalling the NEC Info Center
    71
- Partition Magic
  72
- Product Recovery CD
  72
5 Using the System Drives and Bays

79
6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa

95
- PC Cards
  96
  - Type II Cards
    96
  - Type II Extended Cards
    96
  - Type III Cards
    96
  - Communication Cards
    96
  - Storage Cards
    97
  - Other Cards
    97
  - PC Card Slots
    97
  - Inserting a PC Card
    98
  - Removing a PC Card
    98
- Mini-PCI LAN
  99
  - Connecting the Mini-PCI LAN
    99
- Internal Modem
  100
  - Connecting the Internal Modem
    100
  - Installing the Online Modem Guide
    101
- Internet Connections
  101
- IR Port
  103
  - Enabling the IR Port
    104
  - Using the IR Port
    104
7 Traveling Tips

105
- Preparing for Travel
  106
- Packing for Travel
  106
- Using Power Connections
  107
- Getting through Customs
  107
- Using Your Modem
  108
8 Using Peripheral Devices

109
- External Monitor
  110
- Parallel Devices
  111
  - Disconnecting a Parallel Device
    112
- External Audio Options
  112
- USB Devices
  113
9 Using Multimedia

114
- Audio
  115
  - Recording
    115
  - Microphone
    116
  - Mixing
    116
  - Playing Back
    116
  - Using Headphones
    117
  - Using the Built-In Speakers
    117
  - Using External Stereo Speakers
    117
  - MIDI Files
    117
- Video
  117
  - Using Digital Video Files
    117
  - Using Animation Files
    118
- Multimedia Applications
  118
10 Solving System Problems

119
- Problem Checklist
  120
- Troubleshooting
  120
- Start-Up Problems
  121
  - Post Error Messages
    122
  - Beep Codes
    124
- If You Need Assistance
  125
11 Getting Service and Support

126
- Service and Support Contact Information
  126
- NECC Web Site
  128
- NECC FTP Site
  128
- NECC Support Services
  128
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  129
- NECC Customer Assistance Center
  130
A Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

131
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  132
- Arrange Your Equipment
  133
- Adjust Your Chair
  133
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  133
- Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
  134
- Vary Your Workday
  135
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  135
- System Components
  138
- Memory Map
  143
- Interrupt Controllers
  144
Frequently Asked Questions

145
- External Mouse
  146
- Display
  146
- PC Cards
  147
- Diskette Drive
  148
- Booting
  150
- Power Management
  150
- Miscellaneous
  152
Glossary

155
Index

166
Regulatory Statements

172
- Battery Replacement
  173
- Battery Disposal
  173
- Declaration of Conformity
  174

NEC VERSA FX Service And Reference Manual (101 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.47 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface
6
Abbreviations
7
1 System Overview

9
- Getting to Know the NEC Versa
  9
- Around the Front of the System
  9
  - LCD Panel
    10
  - Base Unit
    11
  - Power Button
    13
  - Keyboard Panel
    13
  - Front Features
    15
- Around the Back of the System
  16
- Around the Left Side of the System
  16
- Around the Right Side of the System
  17
- Around the Bottom of the System
  17
- Internal Components
  18
  - Battery Pack
    18
  - Hard Disk Drive
    18
  - CMOS Battery
    19
  - Bridge Battery
    19
- Chipset
  20
2 System Configuration and Setup

21
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  21
  - Using the AC Adapter
    22
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    23
  - Powering on Your System
    23
  - Using the Main Battery Pack
    24
  - Determining Battery Status
    24
  - Low Battery Status
    25
  - Returning the Battery to Its Normal State
    25
  - Extending Battery Life
    25
  - Battery Handling
    25
  - Replacing the Battery
    25
  - Charging the Battery
    28
  - Battery Precautions
    28
  - Precautions for Recharging the Battery
    28
  - System Batteries
    29
    
    Main Battery
    29
    
    CMOS Battery
    29
    
    Bridge Battery
    29
- BIOS Setup
  29
  - Pausing the Screen
    30
  - BIOS Setup Main Menu
    30
  - Looking at Screens
    31
  - Using Keys
    31
  - Checking/Setting System Parameters
    32
  - Resetting System Parameters
    32
  - Standard CMOS Setup
    32
  - Advanced CMOS Setup
    33
  - System Security Setup
    33
  - Security Protection
    34
  - Power Management Setup
    35
  - Boot Device Setup
    37
  - Peripheral Setup
    38
  - Other BIOS Setup Options
    39
- Updating the BIOS
  39
- NEC Utilities
  42
  - NEC Customize Utility
    42
    
    NEC Customize Utility Screen
    42
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    43
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    43
    
    Using the HDPREPEZ Utility
    43
- Application and Driver CD
  43
3 Disassembly and Reassembly

45
- Required Tools and Equipment
  45
- Disassembly
  45
  - Battery
    46
  - Memory Module and Switch Settings
    48
  - Switch Settings
    49
  - Keyboard
    50
  - Versaglide Assembly
    51
  - Top Cover
    53
  - Hard Disk Drive
    54
  - PC Card Assembly
    55
  - LED Status Board
    56
  - Ir/Sound Board
    56
  - Bridge Battery
    57
  - Speakers
    58
  - Main Board, Modem Board, and CMOS Battery
    58
- Reassembly
  61
4 System Board Layout

62
- LED Status Board
  62
- Ir/Sound Board
  62
- Connector Board
  62
- Video/Usb Board
  62
- Main Board
  64
5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

65
- Parts List
  67
6 Preventive Maintenance

70
7 Troubleshooting

73
- Quick Troubleshooting
  73
- Helpful Questions
  73
- Quick Troubleshooting
  74
8 Getting Service and Support

77
- Services and Support Contact Information
  78
- NEC CSD Web Site
  78
- NEC CSD FTP Site
  79
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  79
- NEC CSD Bulletin Board
  79
- NEC CSD Support Services
  80
- NEC CSD Customer Assistance Center
  81
9 Specifications

82
- System Components
  82
- Connector Locations
  82
- Memory Map
  82
- Interrupt Controllers
  82
- Specifications System Components
  82
Glossary

90

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