Preface - NEC VERSA S Service Manual

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Preface

This service and reference manual contains the technical information necessary to set up,
maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the Versa S series sub-notebooks. It also provides hard-
ware and interface information for users who need an overview of the computer system de-
sign. The manual is written for NEC-trained customer engineers, system analysts, service
center personnel, and dealers.
The manual is organized as follows:
Section 1, Technical Information, provides an overview of the computer features, hard-
ware design, interface ports and internal devices.
Section 2, Setup and Operation, takes the user from unpacking to setup and operation.
Included is a description of the operating controls, System Configuration Utility, and system
password.
Section 3, Power Management, describes how to use power management options to con-
serve energy and save battery power.
Section 4, Options, provides the user with installation information for options such as
PCMCIA cards, memory upgrade, hard disk upgrade, and connecting external devices.
Section 5, Troubleshooting and Repair, includes a list of NEC service information and
telephone numbers that provide access to the NEC Bulletin Board System (BBS), Fast-
Facts, and Technical Information Bulletins. Included are desktop disassembly and reassem-
bly procedures along with an illustrated parts breakdown. NEC service and spare parts
ordering information is also provided.
Appendix A, Connector Pin Assignments, provides a list of the system board connector
pin assignments.
An Index is included for convenience.