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NEC VERSA SXi Series Manual

NEC VERSA SXi Series Manual (182 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.42 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Using this Guide

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

11
- Before You Begin
  11
- About Your NEC Versa Sxi Notebook
  11
- Around the Front of the System
  11
  - LCD Panel
    14
  - Base Unit
    15
  - Operating Status Leds and Microphone
    16
    
    Power Button
    17
  - Keyboard
    18
- Around the Back of the System
  20
- Around the Left Side of the System
  21
- Around the Right Side of the System
  23
- Around the Bottom of the System
  24
- About the Port Replicator
  25
2 Getting Started

26
- NEC Versaglide
  26
  - Making Versaglide Adjustments
    27
  - Versaglide Tips
    27
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  28
- AC Adapter
  28
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    28
  - Powering on Your System
    29
    
    Powering on with Windows 2000
    29
- Main Battery Pack
  30
  - Determining Battery Status
    30
  - Low Battery Status
    31
  - Returning the Battery to Its Normal State
    31
  - Extending Battery Life
    31
  - Conserving Battery Power
    31
  - Battery Handling
    32
  - Replacing the Battery
    32
  - Battery Precautions
    35
  - Precautions for Recharging the Battery
    35
- System Batteries
  36
  - Main Battery
    36
  - CMOS Battery
    36
  - Bridge Battery
    36
- System Care
  37
  - Precautions for System Use
    37
  - Storage Requirements
    38
  - Routine Cleaning
    38
3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

39
- Introducing BIOS Setup
  39
- Entering BIOS Setup
  39
  - Pausing the Screen
    40
  - BIOS Setup Main Menu
    41
  - Looking at Screens
    41
  - Using Keys
    42
- Checking/Setting System Parameters
  42
  - Resetting System Parameters
    43
  - Standard CMOS Setup
    43
  - Advanced CMOS Setup
    44
  - System Security Setup
    45
  - Establishing System Passwords
    45
  - Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    46
    
    Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    46
    
    Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    47
    
    Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
    47
    
    Moving the Hard Disk Drive
    48
  - Power Management Setup
    48
  - Boot Device Setup
    51
  - Peripheral Setup
    52
  - Other BIOS Setup Options
    53
- Managing System Power
  54
- Updating the BIOS
  64
- Identifying the Switch Settings
  66
4 Using the Operating System and Utilities

67
- Windows Introduction
  67
  - Windows 2000
    68
    
    Desktop Icons
    68
    
    Taskbar Icons
    69
  - Windows 98 Second Edition
    69
    
    Desktop Icons
    69
    
    Taskbar Icons
    71
  - Windows NT
    72
- NEC Utilities
  72
  - NEC Customize Utility
    72
    
    NEC Customize Utility Screen
    73
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    73
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    73
    
    Using HDPREPEZ with Windows 98
    74
    
    Using HDPREPEZ with Windows NT
    74
- Speedstep Applet
  74
- Application and Driver CD
  74
- NEC Info Center
  76
  - Installing the NEC Info Center
    76
  - Uninstalling the NEC Info Center
    76
- Partition Magic
  77
- Product Recovery CD
  77
5 Using the System Drives and Bays

82
- Superdisk Drive
  82
- NEC Versabay III
  82
- NEC Versabay III Swap Utility
  82
- 24X CD-ROM Drive
  88
  - CD Loading
    88
  - CD Care
    89
  - Changing the Auto Play Setting
    89
- CD Read/Write Drive
  90
- 8X DVD-ROM Drive
  90
- Hard Disk Drive
  91
- Memory Modules
  95
6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa

98
- PC Cards
  98
  - Type II Cards
    99
  - Type II Extended Cards
    99
  - Type III Cards
    99
  - Communication Cards
    99
  - Storage Cards
    100
  - Other Cards
    100
  - PC Card Slots
    100
  - Using the PC Card Slots
    101
  - Inserting a PC Card
    101
  - Removing a Card
    102
  - PC Card Modems
    102
- Mini-PCI Modem
  103
- Mini-PCI Lan/Modem
  103
  - Installing the Online Lan/Modem Guides
    103
- Internet Connections
  103
  - Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000
    104
  - Connecting to the Internet in Windows NT
    104
- IR Port
  105
  - Infrared Communications
    105
  - Using the IR Port
    105
  - Enabling the IR Port in Windows 98
    105
  - Enabling the IR Port in Windows 2000
    106
7 Traveling Tips

107
- Preparing for Travel
  107
- Packing for Travel
  107
- Using Power Sources
  107
- Getting through Customs
  107
- Using Your Modem
  107
8 Using Peripheral Devices

111
- External Monitor
  111
- Printer
  111
- External Keyboard/Mouse
  111
- External Audio Options
  111
  - Parallel Devices
    112
  - Serial Devices
    113
- USB Devices
  115
- Port Replicator
  115
9 Using Multimedia

116
- Audio
  116
  - Recording
    117
  - Playing Back
    118
  - Optimizing the Sound Quality
    118
  - CD-ROM Input
    119
  - Microphone
    119
  - Mixing
    119
  - Using Headphones
    119
  - Using External Stereo Speakers
    120
  - Using the Built-In Speakers
    120
  - Digital Audio Output
    120
  - MIDI Files
    120
- Video
  120
  - Using Digital Video Files
    120
  - Using Animation Files
    121
- Multimedia Applications
  121
10 Solving System Problems

122
- Problem Checklist
  122
- Start-Up Problems
  122
  - Post Error Messages
    125
  - Beep Codes
    127
- If You Need Assistance
  128
11 Getting Service and Support

129
- Service and Support Contact Information
  129
- NECC Web Site
  129
- NECC FTP Site
  129
- NECC Support Services
  129
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  129
A Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

134
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  135
- Arrange Your Equipment
  136
- Adjust Your Chair
  136
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  136
- Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
  137
- Vary Your Workday
  138
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  138
- System Components
  141
- Memory Map
  148
- Interrupt Controllers
  149
C Frequently Asked Questions

150
- External Mouse
  151
- Display
  151
- PC Cards
  152
- Diskette Drive
  154
- Booting
  155
- Power Management
  156
- Miscellaneous
  159
Glossary

162

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