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NEC VERSA 6000 Series Manual

NEC VERSA 6000 Series Manual (158 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents

Using this Guide

2
- Text Setup
  2
- Related Documents
  3
- Table of Contents
  4
1 Getting Started

10
- Getting to Know Your NEC Versa 6000
  11
  - Around the System - Front
    12
  - Lcd
    12
  - Controls and Microphone
    13
    
    Status Icons
    14
  - Keyboard
    15
  - NEC Versaglide
    16
  - Diskette Drive, CD-ROM Reader and the NEC Versabay II
    16
- Around the System - Back
  17
- Around the System - Left Side
  18
- Around the System - Right Side
  19
- Around the System - Bottom
  21
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  22
  - Using the AC Adapter
    22
    
    Powering on
    24
  - Using the Main Battery Pack
    25
    
    Determining Battery Status
    26
    
    When to Change the Battery
    26
    
    Battery Handling
    27
    
    Replacing the Battery Pack
    27
    
    Battery Precautions
    31
  - NEC Versabay II Battery and Adapter Kit
    33
  - Extending Battery Life
    33
  - Using the DC Car Adapter
    33
- Internal Batteries
  34
  - CMOS Battery
    34
  - Bridge Battery
    35
- System Care
  35
  - Precautions
    35
  - Storage Requirements
    36
  - Routine Cleaning
    37
2 Introducing the Software

38
- Windows Introduction
  39
  - Windows 95
    39
  - Windows for Workgroups
    40
- DOS Introduction
  40
- Guide to Online Help
  41
  - NEC Versa 6000 Infocenter
    41
  - Additional Online Topics
    42
- Guide to NEC Utilities
  43
  - Setup
    43
  - Battery Gauge Utility
    43
  - Powerpanel
    43
- Other Software
  43
  - Cardwizard
    44
  - Official Airline Guide
    44
  - Laplink
    45
    
    How to Use Laplink
    45
    
    Mcafee Anti-Virus
    47
    
    Videosaver
    47
    
    Webscan
    47
    
    Faxworks with Voice and Data Communications
    48
    
    Mediamatics Arcade MPEG Player
    48
    
    Xingmpeg Player
    48
  - Online Services
    48
    
    America Online
    49
    
    Compuserve
    49
    
    Netscape Navigator
    49
3 Using Setup

50
- Setup Utility
  50
  - How to Enter Setup
    50
  - How to Use Setup
    51
    
    Looking at Screens
    51
    
    Using Keys
    52
    
    Checking/Setting System Parameters
    53
    
    Main
    55
    
    Drives
    56
    
    Peripherals
    56
    
    Power Savings
    56
    
    Security
    57
    
    Setting an Initial System Password
    58
    
    Keyboard Lock
    59
    
    Removing a Password
    59
- Powerpanel
  59
  - Reviewing Powerpanel Default Power Settings
    60
  - Reviewing Powerpanel Default Command Settings
    60
  - Powerpanel Menu
    61
    
    Customize
    61
    
    Preferences
    61
    
    Profile Manager
    61
    
    Help
    62
    
    Minimize
    62
  - Setup Utility and Powerpanel
    62
4 Using Your NEC Versa 6000

63
- Lcd
  63
- Keyboard
  64
- NEC Versaglide
  66
  - Making Versaglide Adjustments
    67
  - Versaglide Tips
    67
- NEC Versabay II
  68
- 6X CD-Rom Reader
  73
  - CD Loading
    74
  - CD Care
    74
  - Card Bus/Pc Card Slots
    75
    
    Inserting a PC Card
    76
    
    Removing a Card
    77
  - Connecting the Built-In Modem
    78
    
    Downloading a File
    79
    
    Sending a Facsimile
    80
    
    Receiving a Facsimile
    81
  - Connecting a Cellular Phone
    81
    
    Making a Call
    82
  - IR Ports
    84
- Increasing System Storage and Memory
  85
  - Hard Disk
    85
  - Installing a Memory Module
    89
- Installing Options
  92
  - External Monitor
    93
  - Printer
    95
    
    Parallel Devices
    95
    
    Serial Devices
    97
  - External Keyboard/Mouse
    98
  - External Bar Code Scanner
    100
  - External Audio Options
    100
    
    NEC Versa Docking Station 6000
    101
    
    NEC Versa Portbar 6000
    101
- Setting Switches
  102
  - Updating the System BIOS
    103
5 Using Multimedia

106
- Audio
  106
  - Recording
    106
  - Line-In
    108
  - CD-ROM Input
    108
  - Microphone
    109
  - Mixing
    110
  - Playing Back
    110
    
    Using External Stereo Speakers
    111
    
    Using Headphones
    111
    
    Using the Built-In Speakers
    111
  - MIDI Files
    112
- Video
  112
  - Using Digital Video Files
    112
  - Using Animation Files
    113
- Multimedia Applications
  113
  - Videosaver
    113
6 Traveling with Your NEC Versa 6000

115
- Power Connections
  115
- Checklists
  116
  - What to Take
    116
  - Preparing Your NEC Versa for Travel
    116
7 Solving Problems

118
- Problem Checklist
  118
- Start-Up Problems
  119
  - POST Error Messages
    120
- Using the Restore CD
  122
- If You Need Assistance
  129
- Getting Help
  130
- NEC Warranty/Non-Warranty Repair Service
  131
A Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

132
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  132
- Arrange Your Equipment
  133
- Adjust Your Chair
  133
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  134
- Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
  135
- Vary Your Workday
  136
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  136
  - Specifications
    138
  - Battery Replacement
    157

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NEC VERSA 6000 Series Service Manual

NEC VERSA 6000 Series Service Manual (118 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents

Preface
2
Table of Contents
3
Abbreviations
10
List of Tables

13
List of Figures

13
Section 1 Technical Information

13
- NEC Versa 6000 Series Notebook
  13
- Model Configurations
  13
- Hardware Overview-Front
  14
  - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
    14
- LCD Panel
  14
  - Power Button
    15
- Power Button Location
  15
  - Status Bar and Power Indicator
    16
    
    Status Icons
    16
  - Keyboard
    17
  - NEC Versaglide
    18
- Versaglide Location
  18
  - Diskette Drive and the NEC Versabay II
    19
  - Infrared (IR) Front Assembly
    19
- NEC Versabay II Location
  19
- Front I/R Assembly Location
  20
- Hardware Overview-Right Side
  21
- Hardware Overview-Left Side
  22
  - PC Card Slots
    22
  - Battery Compartment
    23
- Hardware Overview-Rear Side
  23
  - Keyboard/Mouse Port
    23
  - Parallel Port (LPT1)
    23
  - Rear Infrared Port
    24
  - Expansion Port
    24
  - Monitor (Video) Port
    24
  - Serial Port (COM 1)
    24
- Hardware Overview-Internal Components
  24
  - Battery Pack
    24
  - Hard Disk Drive
    24
  - Diskette Drive
    25
  - 6X CD-ROM Reader
    25
  - CPU Board
    25
  - CPU Board Layout
    25
  - Sound Board
    26
  - Sound Board Layout
    26
  - I/O Board
    27
- I/O Board Layout
  27
  - Modem Board
    27
  - CMOS Battery
    28
  - Bridge Battery
    28
- System Memory
  28
  - Memory Map
    29
- System Video
  29
- Parallel Interface
  29
- Serial Interface
  30
- NEC Versa 6000 Series Chip Set
  30
- NEC Versa 6000 Series Chip Types and Technologies
  30
  - Intel Pentium P54LM or P54CSLM
    31
  - M-Triton System Controller
    31
  - 256K X Flash ROM
    31
    
    Rom Bios
    31
  - VGA Controller
    32
  - Parallel Interface
    32
  - Keyboard Controller
    32
  - PCMCIA Controller
    32
  - Sound Integrated Circuit
    33
- Interrupt Controllers
  33
- Power Management Overview
  34
- Automatic Power-Saving Features
  34
  - System Power Management
    35
  - Local Power Management
    35
- Plug and Play
  36
- Maximum Performance Default Settings
  36
- Specifications
  37
Section 2 Setup and Operation

41
- Unpacking the System
  41
- Hardware Setup
  41
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  41
  - Cable Connections
    42
- Powering on the System
  42
- Power Sources
  43
- Power and I/O Connector Locations
  43
- I/O Connector Descriptions
  43
  - Using the AC Adapter
    44
  - Using the Main Battery Pack
    44
- NEC Versa 6000 AC Adapter
  44
  - Determining Battery Status
    45
  - When to Change the Battery
    46
  - Battery Handling
    46
  - Replacing the Battery Pack
    46
- Removing the Cover
  47
- Removing the Battery
  47
- Inserting the Battery Pack
  48
- Replacing the Cover
  48
- Operating Controls
  51
- Keyboard Panel Leds and Controls
  51
- Right Side Panel Controls/Ports
  51
- Control and Switch Functions
  52
  - Status Bar
    53
    
    Status Icons
    53
    
    Status Bar Location
    53
  - Function Keys (Fn Keys)
    54
  - Smart Power Switch
    54
  - Dip Switch
    54
- Fnkey Operations
  54
  - Updating the System BIOS
    55
- Locating the Switch Settings
  56
- Power-On Self-Test (POST)
  57
  - POST Errors
    58
- POST Error Messages
  58
- Setup Utility
  59
  - Accessing Setup
    59
    
    With an Error at POST
    59
    
    With no Errors at POST
    59
  - Setup Screen
    60
    
    Setup Keys
    61
- Changing/Setting Parameter Settings
  61
- Setup Key Functions
  61
- Parameter Options
  62
- Setup Parameters
  62
  - Parameter Descriptions
    64
    
    Time/Date
    64
    
    Drives
    64
    
    Peripherals
    65
    
    Power Savings
    65
    
    Security
    66
- Security Options
  66
  - Setting an Initial Password
    66
    
    Using the System Password
    66
  - Keyboard Lock
    67
- Powerpanel Overview
  67
- Automatic Power-Saving Features
  68
Section 3 Troubleshooting and Repair

69
- Quick Troubleshooting
  69
- Helpful Questions
  72
- Informational Messages
  72
- BIOS Informational Messages
  72
- Beep Codes
  73
  - Explanation of Test Terms for Beep Code Table
    73
  - Beep Codes for System Board Errors
    74
- BIOS Beep Codes
  74
Section 4 Field Service Guidelines

80
Appendix A Connector Locations and Pin Assignments

105
- CPU Board Layout
  105
- LCD Status Bar
  106
- CPU Board Connectors
  106
- Keyboard/Mouse Connectors
  106
- Serial Port Connector Pin Assignments
  107
- CRT Connector Pin Assignments
  107
Appendix B Video Modes

111

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