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NEC Versa LX Manual (215 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.23 MB

Table of Contents
3
Using this Guide

9
- Text Setup
  10
- Related Documents
  11
1 Introducing the NEC Versa

12
- Getting to Know Your NEC Versa
  13
- NEC Versa LX Notebook
  14
- Around the Front of the System
  15
  - LCD Panel
    15
  - Status Panel
    16
  - Keyboard Panel and Base Unit
    18
- Around the Back of the System
  21
- Around the Left Side of the System
  22
- Around the Right Side of the System
  24
- Around the Bottom of the System
  26
2 Getting Started

27
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  28
  - Using the AC Adapter
    28
    
    Powering on
    30
  - Using the Main Battery Pack
    31
    
    Determining Battery Status
    32
    
    When to Change the Battery
    34
    
    Battery Handling
    34
    
    Replacing the Battery
    35
    
    Battery Precautions
    37
    
    Recharging Battery Precautions
    38
    
    Extending Battery Life
    38
  - NEC Versabay III
    38
  - Internal Batteries
    38
    
    CMOS Battery
    39
    
    Bridge Battery
    39
- System Care
  40
  - Precautions
    40
  - Storage Requirements
    41
  - Routine Cleaning
    42
- Introducing the Software
  43
- Traveling with Your NEC Versa
  43
  - Power Connections
    44
  - Checklists
    44
    
    What to Take
    44
    
    Preparing Your NEC Versa for Travel
    45
3 Using the Software

46
- BIOS Setup
  47
  - How to Enter the BIOS Setup
    47
    
    BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu
    48
  - How to Use BIOS Setup
    48
    
    Looking at Screens
    49
    
    Using Keys
    50
    
    Checking/Setting System Parameters
    50
    
    BIOS Setup Menus
    54
    
    Other BIOS Setup Options
    59
    
    Password Protection
    59
  - Using BIOS Setup to Set Power Management
    60
    
    Using the Save to File (STF) Feature
    60
  - Updating the BIOS
    62
    
    Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette
    62
    
    Changing the Switch Settings
    63
    
    Performing the BIOS Update
    63
- Windows Introduction
  64
  - Windows 98
    65
    
    Desktop Icons
    65
    
    Taskbar Icons
    66
  - Windows 95
    67
  - Windows NT
    69
    
    Service Pack 4
    70
    
    Adding Hardware
    71
- NEC Utilities
  71
  - NEC Customize Utility
    71
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    72
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    73
    
    Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 98 or 95
    73
- NEC Help Center
  74
- Software Applications and Drivers
  74
  - Using the Application and Driver CD
    75
    
    Launching the Application and Driver CD
    75
    
    Installing the Software
    76
    
    Uninstalling the NEC Help Center
    77
  - Partition Magic
    77
    
    Using Partition Magic
    77
  - Intel Landesk Client Manager
    78
  - Systemsoft Powerprofiler
    79
  - Systemsoft Cardwizard
    80
  - Intellisync for Notebooks
    80
  - Mcafee Virusscan
    81
  - Microsoft Internet Explorer
    81
  - Netscape Navigator
    81
  - Adobe Acrobat Reader
    81
4 Using the Hardware

82
- LCD Panel
  83
- Keyboard
  83
- NEC Versaglide
  86
  - Making Versaglide Adjustments
    87
  - Versaglide Tips
    88
- NEC Versa File Bay
  88
- Superdisk Drive
  89
  - Formatting Diskettes in the Superdisk Drive
    89
- NEC Versabay III
  90
- 24X CD-ROM Drive
  96
  - CD Loading
    97
  - CD Care
    98
  - Changing the Auto Play Setting
    98
- DVD-ROM Drive
  99
- PC Cards
  100
  - Type II Cards
    100
  - Type II Extended Cards
    100
  - Type III Cards
    100
    
    Communication Cards
    100
    
    PC Card Modems
    101
    
    Storage Cards
    102
    
    Interface Cards
    102
    
    Other Cards
    102
  - PC Card Slots
    102
  - Inserting a PC Card
    103
  - Removing a Card
    104
- IR Port
  104
  - Using the IR Port
    105
  - Enabling the IR Port
    106
    
    Windows 98 or 95 Systems
    106
    
    Windows NT Systems
    106
- Increasing System Storage and Memory
  107
  - Hard Disk
    107
  - Memory Module Installation
    113
- Switch Settings
  118
  - Changing Switch Settings
    119
5 Using External Devices

127
- External Monitor
  128
- Printer
  129
  - Parallel Devices
    129
  - Serial Devices
    130
- External Keyboard/Mouse
  131
- External Bar Code Scanner
  133
- External Television Connections
  133
- External Audio Options
  135
- USB Devices
  136
- NEC Versa Dock
  137
- NEC Versa Portbar
  137
  - Portbar Ports
    137
6 Using Multimedia

139
- Audio
  140
  - Recording
    140
    
    Optimizing the Sound Quality
    141
  - Line-In
    142
  - CD-ROM Input
    142
  - Microphone
    143
  - Mixing
    143
  - Playing Back
    143
    
    Using Headphones
    144
    
    Using the Built-In Speakers
    144
    
    Using External Stereo Speakers
    145
  - MIDI Files
    145
- Video
  145
  - Using Digital Video Files
    146
  - Using Animation Files
    146
- Multimedia Applications
  146
7 Solving System Problems

147
- Problem Checklist
  148
- Start-Up Problems
  150
  - Post Error Messages
    150
- Using the Product Recovery CD
  154
  - Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD
    154
  - Recovery Choices
    155
  - Full/Express Restore
    156
  - Partition Restore
    158
  - Windows NT Recovery Cds
    160
- If You Need Assistance
  161
8 Getting Services and Support

162
- Services and Support Contact Information
  163
- NECC Web Site
  163
- NECC FTP Site
  164
- NECC Support Services
  165
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  165
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

167
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  168
- Arrange Your Equipment
  169
- Adjust Your Chair
  169
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  170
- Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
  171
- Vary Your Workday
  172
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  173
- Specifications
  174
- System Components
  175
- Memory Map
  182
- Interrupt Controllers
  183
Frequently Asked Questions

184
- External Mouse
  185
- Display
  185
- PC Cards
  186
- Diskette Drive
  188
- Booting
  190
- Power Management
  190
- Miscellaneous
  193
Glossary

195
Index

208
- Declaration of Conformity
  215

NEC Versa LX Service And Reference Manual (138 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.8 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface
7
Abbreviations
8
Chapter 1 System Overview

11
- Getting to Know the NEC Versa LX
  12
- Around the Front of the System
  13
  - LCD Panel
    13
  - Status Panel
    14
  - Keyboard Panel and Base Unit
    15
- Around the Back of the System
  17
- Around the Left Side of the System
  18
- Around the Right Side of the System
  20
- Around the Bottom of the System
  22
- Internal Components
  22
  - Battery Pack
    22
  - Hard Disk Drive
    23
  - File Bay
    23
  - Versabay III
    23
  - CPU Board
    23
  - Audio Board
    23
  - CMOS Battery
    23
  - Bridge Battery
    23
- Chipset
  24
Chapter 2 System Configuration and Setup

25
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  26
  - Using the AC Adapter
    26
    
    Powering on
    28
  - Using the Main Battery Pack
    28
    
    Determining Battery Status
    29
    
    When to Change the Battery
    30
    
    Battery Handling
    31
    
    Replacing the Battery
    31
    
    Battery Precautions
    33
    
    Recharging Battery Precautions
    34
    
    Extending Battery Life
    34
  - NEC Versabay III Battery
    34
  - Internal Batteries
    34
    
    CMOS Battery
    34
    
    Bridge Battery
    35
- BIOS Setup
  35
  - How to Enter the BIOS Setup
    35
    
    BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu
    36
  - How to Use BIOS Setup
    36
    
    Looking at Screens
    37
    
    Using Keys
    37
    
    Checking/Setting System Parameters
    38
  - BIOS Setup Menus
    40
    
    Standard CMOS Setup
    40
    
    Advanced CMOS Setup
    41
    
    System Security Setup
    41
    
    Power Management Setup
    42
    
    Boot Device Setup
    43
    
    Peripheral Setup
    44
    
    Other BIOS Setup Options
    45
    
    Password Protection
    45
  - Using BIOS Setup to Set Power Management
    45
    
    Using the Save to File (STF) Feature
    46
  - Updating the BIOS
    46
    
    Preparing the BIOS Upgrade Diskette
    47
    
    Changing the Switch Settings
    48
    
    Performing the BIOS Update
    48
- NEC CSD Utilities
  49
  - NEC Customize Utility
    49
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    49
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    50
    
    Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 95 and Windows 98
    50
    
    Using HDPREPEZ in Windows NT
    50
- Software Applications and Drivers
  51
  - Using the Application and Driver CD
    51
    
    Launching the Application and Driver CD
    51
    
    Installing the Software
    52
  - Partition Magic
    52
    
    Using Partition Magic
    52
  - Intel Landesk Client Manager
    53
  - Systemsoft Powerprofiler
    54
  - Systemsoft Cardwizard
    54
  - Intellisync 97 or Intellisync for Notebooks
    54
  - Mcafee Virusscan
    55
  - Microsoft Internet Explorer
    55
  - Netscape Navigator
    55
  - Adobe Acrobat Reader
    55
  - Enabling the IR Port
    55
    
    Windows 95 Systems
    56
    
    Windows NT Systems
    56
Chapter 3 Disassembly and Reassembly

57
- Required Tools and Equipment
  58
- Disassembly
  58
  - Battery
    58
  - Removing a Device from the Versabay III
    60
  - Keyboard, Memory Module, Switch Settings
    61
    
    Switch Settings for Non-AGP Models
    63
    
    Switch Settings for AGP Models
    63
    
    Changing Switch Settings
    64
  - Disassembly Differences
    65
  - Disassembly - User Replaceable Drive System
    66
  - CPU Assembly
    66
  - File Bay Assembly
    67
  - Hard Disk Drive Assembly
    68
  - Front Cover
    69
    
    Speaker Assembly, Versaglide Assembly, LCD Panel Latch Switch Assembly
    70
    
    Versaglide Assembly
    70
    
    LCD Panel Switch Board
    71
  - LCD Panel Assembly
    71
    
    LED Sub Assembly
    72
  - PC Card Assembly, CMOS Battery, Buzzer, and Audio Board
    73
    
    PC Card Assembly
    73
    
    CMOS Battery
    74
    
    Buzzer
    74
  - Main Board Assembly
    74
    
    Fan Assembly
    74
    
    CPU Assembly
    75
  - Bracket/Insulator Assemblies, Bridge Battery, Power Switch
    75
  - Connector Board, Switch/Cable Cover, Switch/Cable
    75
  - Bottom Base Assembly
    76
  - Disassembly - Non-User Replaceable Drive System
    76
  - CPU Assembly
    76
  - Front Cover
    77
    
    Speaker Assembly, Versaglide Assembly, LCD Panel Latch Switch Assembly
    79
    
    Versaglide Assembly
    79
    
    LCD Panel Switch Board
    79
  - LCD Panel Assembly
    80
    
    LED Sub Assembly
    81
  - Hard Drive and PC Card Assemblies, CMOS Battery, Buzzer, Audio Board
    81
    
    Hard Drive Assembly
    82
    
    PC Card Assembly
    82
    
    CMOS Battery
    82
    
    Buzzer
    83
  - Main Board Assembly
    83
    
    Fan Assembly
    83
    
    CPU Assembly
    83
  - Bracket/Insulator Assemblies, Bridge Battery, Power Switch
    84
  - Connector Board, Switch/Cable Cover, Switch/Cable
    84
  - Bottom Base Assembly
    85
- Reassembly
  85
Chapter 4 System Board Layout

86
- Audio Board
  87
- Connector Board
  87
- LCD Panel Switch Board
  88
- LED Status Board
  88
- Main Board
  89
Chapter 5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

90
Chapter 6 Preventive Maintenance

98
- Cleaning the Notebook Exterior
  99
- Cleaning the Notebook Interior
  99
- Protecting the Disk Drives
  99
- Handling the Battery Pack
  100
- Maintaining the LCD Quality
  101
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

102
- Quick Troubleshooting
  102
- Quick Troubleshooting
  103
- Troubleshooting
  104
- Helpful Questions
  105
Chapter 8 Getting Services and Support

106
- Services and Support Contact Information
  106
- NEC CSD Web Site
  107
- NEC CSD FTP Site
  108
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  108
- NEC CSD Bulletin Board
  109
- NEC CSD Support Services
  110
- NEC CSD Customer Assistance Center
  111
Chapter 9 Specifications

112
- System Components
  112
- Pin Assignments
  112
- Connector Locations
  112
- Memory Map
  112
- Interrupt Controllers
  112
Glossary

126
Index

133

NEC Versa LX User Manual (97 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.26 MB

Around the Front of the System
5
Lcd Panel
5
Control Panel
5
Keyboard Panel and Base Unit
7
Around the Back of the System
10
Around the Left Side of the System
11
Around the Right Side of the System
12
Around the Bottom of the System
13
Internal Components
14
Battery Pack
14
Hard Disk Drive
14
Versabay III
14
Cpu Board
14
Cmos Battery
14
Bridge Battery
14
System Configuration and Setup
16
Using the Ac Adapter
17
Using the Main Battery Pack
19
Determining Battery Status
20
Replacing the Battery
22
Battery Precautions
23
Internal Batteries
24
How to Enter the BIOS Setup
26
How to Use BIOS Setup
27
Looking at Screens
28
Using Keys
28
Checking/Setting System Parameters
29
BIOS Setup Menus
33
Other BIOS Setup Options
37
Password Protection
37
Using BIOS Setup to Set Power Management
38
Updating the BIOS
39
HDPREPEZ Utility
42
Software Applications and Drivers
44
Using the Applications and Drivers CD
44
Intel Landesk Client Manager
45
Systemsoft Powerprofiler
46
Systemsoft Cardwizard
46
Mcafee Virusscan
46
Microsoft Internet Explorer
47
Adobe Acrobat Reader
47
Enabling the IR Port
47
Disassembly and Reassembly
49
Required Tools and Equipment
50
Preparation for Disassembly
51
Versabay III Device
52
Hard Drive Assembly
54
LED Status/Power Switch Board
56
Top Cover
56
Main Board Assembly
60
System Board Layout
63
LED Status Board
64
Main Board
64
Versaglide Assembly
65
Illustrated Parts Breakdown
66
Preventive Maintenance
67
Cleaning the Notebook Exterior
68
Cleaning the Notebook Interior
68
Protecting the Disk Drives
68
Handling the Battery Pack
69
Maintaining the Lcd Quality
69
Troubleshooting
70
Quick Troubleshooting
71
Helpful Questions
74
Specifications
75
System Components
76
Pin Assignments
81
Connector Locations
85
Memory Map
86
Interrupt Controllers
87

NEC Versa LX Product Manual (46 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.28 MB

Table of Contents

3
Questions & Answers/The Basics

16
- Questions & Answers
  16
- The Basics
  16
- Versabay III
  18
- Accessories
  19
- Peace of Mind
  20
- PC Card Support
  21
- Multimedia Support
  22
- Battery Power
  23
- User-Friendliness
  24
- Software
  25
- NEC Versa LX Series Speciﬁcations
  26
- NEC Versa SX Series Speciﬁcations
  34
- NEC Versa LX Vs. NEC Versa SX
  41

NEC Versa LX Important Information Manual (14 pages)

AGP VIDEO

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Hard Disk Drive Upgrade Kit

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NEC Versa LX Installation Manual (8 pages)

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NEC Versa LX Manual (6 pages)

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Restoring the 12- or 18-GB Hard Disk Drive

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NEC Versa LX Important Information (4 pages)

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4

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Windows 98

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Using this Guide

1 Introducing the NEC Versa

2 Getting Started

3 Using the Software

4 Using the Hardware

5 Using External Devices

6 Using Multimedia

7 Solving System Problems

8 Getting Services and Support

Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

Frequently Asked Questions

Glossary

Index

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Overview

Chapter 2 System Configuration and Setup

Chapter 3 Disassembly and Reassembly

Chapter 4 System Board Layout

Chapter 5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Chapter 6 Preventive Maintenance

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Chapter 8 Getting Services and Support

Chapter 9 Specifications

Glossary

Index

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