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NEC Versa LXi Manual (210 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.7 MB

Table of Contents
3
Using this Guide

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

12
- Before You Begin
  12
- About Your NEC Versa Lxi Notebook
  12
- Around the Front of the System
  12
  - LCD Panel
    15
  - Base Unit
    16
  - Operating Status Leds
    17
    
    Power Button
    18
  - Keyboard
    19
  - 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
  26
2 Getting Started

28
- NEC Versaglide
  28
  - Making Versaglide Adjustments
    30
  - Versaglide Tips
    30
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  30
- AC Adapter
  31
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    31
  - Powering on Your System
    32
- Main Battery Pack
  33
  - Determining Battery Status
    33
  - Battery Gauge Leds
    34
  - Low Battery Status
    35
  - Returning the Battery to Its Normal State
    35
  - Extending Battery Life
    35
  - Conserving Battery Power
    35
  - Battery Handling
    36
  - Replacing the Battery
    36
  - Battery Precautions
    40
  - Precautions for Recharging the Battery
    40
- System Batteries
  41
  - Main Battery
    41
  - CMOS Battery
    41
  - Bridge Battery
    41
  - Optional Battery
    41
- System Care
  42
  - Precautions for System Use
    42
  - Storage Requirements
    43
  - Routine Cleaning
    43
3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

44
- Introducing BIOS Setup
  44
- Entering BIOS Setup
  44
  - Pausing the Screen
    45
  - BIOS Setup Main Menu
    46
  - Looking at Screens
    47
  - Using Keys
    48
- Checking/Setting System Parameters
  48
  - Resetting System Parameters
    49
  - Standard CMOS Setup
    49
  - Advanced CMOS Setup
    50
  - System Security Setup
    51
  - Establishing System Passwords
    53
  - Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    53
    
    Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    53
    
    Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    54
    
    Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
    54
    
    Moving the Hard Disk Drive
    55
  - Power Management Setup
    55
  - Boot Device Setup
    58
  - Peripheral Setup
    60
  - Other BIOS Setup Options
    61
- Managing System Power
  61
- Updating the BIOS
  73
4 Using the Operating System and Utilities

80
- Windows Introduction
  80
  - Windows 2000
    81
    
    Desktop Icons
    81
    
    Taskbar Icons
    82
  - Windows 98 Second Edition
    82
    
    Desktop Icons
    82
    
    Taskbar Icons
    84
  - Windows NT
    85
- NEC Utilities
  85
  - NEC Customize Utility
    85
    
    NEC Customize Utility Screen
    86
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    86
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    86
    
    Using HDPREPEZ with Windows 98
    87
    
    Using HDPREPEZ with Windows NT
    87
- Speedstep Applet
  87
- Application and Driver CD
  87
- NEC Info Center
  89
  - Installing the NEC Info Center
    89
  - Uninstalling the NEC Info Center
    89
- Partition Magic
  90
- Product Recovery CD
  90
5 Using the System Drives and Bays

96
- NEC Versa File Bay
  97
- Superdisk Drive
  97
  - Formatting Diskettes in the Superdisk Drive
    98
- NEC Versabay III
  98
- NEC Versabay III Swap Utility
  99
- 24X CD-ROM Drive
  104
  - CD Loading
    105
  - CD Care
    105
  - Changing the Auto Play Setting
    105
- CD Read/Write Drive
  106
- 8X DVD-ROM Drive
  107
- Hard Disk Drive
  108
- Memory Modules
  113
6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa

117
- PC Cards
  117
  - Type II Cards
    118
  - Type II Extended Cards
    118
  - Type III Cards
    118
  - Communication Cards
    118
  - Storage Cards
    119
  - Other Cards
    119
  - PC Card Slots
    119
  - Using the PC Card Slots
    120
  - Inserting a PC Card
    120
  - Removing a Card
    121
  - PC Card Modems
    122
- Mini-PCI Modem
  122
- Mini-PCI LAN
  123
- Mini-PCI Lan/Modem
  123
  - Installing the Online Lan/Modem Guides
    124
- Internet Connections
  124
- IR Port
  125
7 Traveling Tips

129
- Preparing for Travel
  130
- Packing for Travel
  130
- Using Power Sources
  131
- Getting through Customs
  131
- Using Your Modem
  132
8 Using Peripheral Devices

133
- External Monitor
  133
- Printer
  135
  - Parallel Devices
    135
  - Serial Devices
    136
- External Keyboard/Mouse
  137
- External Television Connections
  138
- External Audio Options
  140
- USB Devices
  141
- NEC Versa Dock
  142
- NEC Versa Portbar
  143
  - Portbar Ports
    143
9 Using Multimedia

144
- Audio
  144
  - Recording
    145
  - Playing Back
    146
  - Optimizing the Sound Quality
    146
  - Line-In
    147
  - CD-ROM Input
    147
  - Microphone
    147
  - Mixing
    148
  - Using Headphones
    148
  - Using External Stereo Speakers
    148
  - Using the Built-In Speakers
    148
  - Digital Audio Output
    148
  - MIDI Files
    149
- Video
  149
  - Using Digital Video Files
    149
  - Using Animation Files
    149
- Multimedia Applications
  150
10 Solving System Problems

151
- Problem Checklist
  151
- Start-Up Problems
  151
  - Post Error Messages
    154
  - Beep Codes
    156
- If You Need Assistance
  157
11 Getting Service and Support

158
- Service and Support Contact Information
  158
- NECC Web Site
  158
- NECC FTP Site
  158
- NECC Support Services
  158
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  158
A Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

162
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  163
- Arrange Your Equipment
  164
- Adjust Your Chair
  164
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  164
- Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
  165
- Vary Your Workday
  166
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  166
- System Components
  169
- Memory Map
  176
- Interrupt Controllers
  177
C Frequently Asked Questions

178
- External Mouse
  179
- Display
  179
- PC Cards
  180
- Diskette Drive
  182
- Booting
  184
- Power Management
  184
- Miscellaneous
  187
Glossary

190
Index

202
Regulatory Statements

208

NEC Versa LXi Manual (204 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.68 MB

Table of Contents
3
Using this Guide

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

12
- Before You Begin
  12
- About Your NEC Versa Lxi Notebook
  12
- Around the Front of the System
  12
  - LCD Panel
    15
  - Base Unit
    16
  - Operating Status Leds
    17
    
    Power Button
    18
  - Keyboard
    19
  - Front Features
    22
- Around the Back of the System
  23
- Around the Left Side of the System
  24
- Around the Right Side of the System
  25
- Around the Bottom of the System
  27
2 Getting Started

29
- NEC Versaglide
  29
  - Making Versaglide Adjustments
    31
  - Versaglide Tips
    31
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  31
- AC Adapter
  32
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    32
  - Powering on Your System
    33
- Main Battery Pack
  34
  - Determining Battery Status
    34
  - Battery Gauge Leds
    35
  - Low Battery Status
    36
  - Returning the Battery to Its Normal State
    36
  - Extending Battery Life
    36
  - Battery Handling
    36
  - Replacing the Battery
    37
  - Battery Precautions
    40
  - Precautions for Recharging the Battery
    40
- System Batteries
  41
  - Main Battery
    41
  - CMOS Battery
    41
  - Bridge Battery
    41
  - Optional Battery
    41
- System Care
  42
  - Precautions for System Use
    42
  - Storage Requirements
    43
  - Routine Cleaning
    43
3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

44
- Introducing BIOS Setup
  44
- Entering BIOS Setup
  44
  - Pausing the Screen
    45
  - BIOS Setup Main Menu
    46
  - Looking at Screens
    47
  - Using Keys
    48
- Checking/Setting System Parameters
  48
  - Resetting System Parameters
    49
  - Standard CMOS Setup
    49
  - Advanced CMOS Setup
    50
  - System Security Setup
    51
  - Establishing System Passwords
    52
  - Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    52
    
    Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    53
    
    Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    53
    
    Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
    54
    
    Moving the Hard Disk Drive
    54
  - Power Management Setup
    55
  - Boot Device Setup
    58
  - Peripheral Setup
    59
  - Other BIOS Setup Options
    60
- Managing System Power
  61
- Updating the BIOS
  67
4 Using the Operating System and Utilities

74
- Windows Introduction
  74
  - Windows 98 Second Edition
    75
    
    Desktop Icons
    75
    
    Taskbar Icons
    76
  - Windows 95
    77
  - Windows NT
    78
- NEC Utilities
  79
  - NEC Customize Utility
    79
    
    NEC Customize Utility Screen
    79
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    80
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    80
    
    Using HDPREPEZ with Windows 98/95
    80
    
    Using HDPREPEZ with Windows NT
    81
- Speedstep Applet
  81
- Application and Driver CD
  81
- NEC Info Center
  83
  - Installing the NEC Info Center
    83
  - Uninstalling the NEC Info Center
    83
- Partition Magic
  84
- Product Recovery CD
  84
5 Using the System Drives and Bays

89
- NEC Versa File Bay
  89
- Superdisk Drive
  89
  - Formatting Diskettes in the Superdisk Drive
    91
- NEC Versabay III
  91
- NEC Versabay III Swap Utility
  92
- 24X CD-ROM Drive
  97
  - CD Loading
    98
  - CD Care
    98
  - Changing the Auto Play Setting
    98
- CD Read/Write Drive
  99
- 6 X DVD-ROM Drive
  
  100
  - Hard Disk Drive
    101
  - Memory Modules
    106
Communicating with Your NEC Versa

110
- PC Cards
  110
  - Type II Cards
    111
  - Type II Extended Cards
    111
  - Type III Cards
    111
  - Communication Cards
    111
  - Storage Cards
    112
  - Other Cards
    112
  - PC Card Slots
    112
  - Using the PC Card Slots
    113
  - Inserting a PC Card
    113
  - Removing a Card
    114
  - PC Card Modems
    115
- Mini-PCI Modem
  115
- Mini-PCI LAN
  116
- Mini-PCI Lan/Modem
  116
  - Installing the Online Lan/Modem Guides
    117
- Internet Connections
  117
- IR Port
  119
  - Infrared Communications
    119
  - Using the IR Port in Windows 98
    119
  - Using the IR Port in Windows 95
    120
  - Enabling the IR Port in Windows 98
    120
  - Enabling the IR Port in Windows 95
    120
7 Traveling Tips

122
- Preparing for Travel
  122
- Packing for Travel
  122
- Using Power Sources
  122
- Getting through Customs
  122
- Using Your Modem
  122
8 Using Peripheral Devices

126
- External Monitor
  126
- Printer
  126
- External Keyboard/Mouse
  126
- External Television Connections
  126
- External Audio Options
  126
  - Parallel Devices
    128
  - Serial Devices
    129
- USB Devices
  134
- NEC Versa Dock
  135
- NEC Versa Portbar
  136
  - Portbar Ports
    136
9 Using Multimedia

137
- Audio
  137
  - Recording
    138
  - Playing Back
    139
  - Optimizing the Sound Quality
    139
  - Line-In
    140
  - CD-ROM Input
    140
  - Microphone
    140
  - Mixing
    141
  - Using Headphones
    141
  - Using External Stereo Speakers
    141
  - Using the Built-In Speakers
    141
  - Digital Audio Output
    141
  - MIDI Files
    142
- Video
  142
  - Using Digital Video Files
    142
  - Using Animation Files
    142
- Multimedia Applications
  143
10 Solving System Problems

144
- Problem Checklist
  144
- Start-Up Problems
  144
  - Post Error Messages
    147
  - Beep Codes
    149
- If You Need Assistance
  150
11 Getting Service and Support

151
- Service and Support Contact Information
  151
- NECC Web Site
  151
- NECC FTP Site
  151
- NECC Support Services
  151
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  151
A Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

156
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  157
- Arrange Your Equipment
  158
- Adjust Your Chair
  158
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  158
- Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
  159
- Vary Your Workday
  160
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  160
- System Components
  163
- Memory Map
  170
- Interrupt Controllers
  171
C Frequently Asked Questions

172
- External Mouse
  173
- Display
  173
- PC Cards
  174
- Diskette Drive
  176
- Booting
  178
- Power Management
  178
- Miscellaneous
  181
Glossary

184
Index

196
Regulatory Statements

202

NEC Versa LXi Service And Reference Manual (118 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.77 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface
6
Abbreviations
7
1 System Overview

9
- Getting to Know the NEC Versa
  9
- The Front of the System
  9
  - LCD Panel
    11
  - Base Unit
    11
  - Operating Status Leds
    12
    
    Power Button
    12
  - Keyboard
    13
  - Front Features
    15
- The Back of the System
  16
- The Left Side of the System
  17
- The Right Side of the System
  18
- The Bottom of the System
  19
- Internal Components
  20
  - Hard Disk Drive
    20
  - File Bay
    20
  - CPU Board
    20
  - Audio Board
    20
  - Versabay III
    20
  - Main Battery
    20
  - CMOS Battery
    20
  - Bridge Battery
    20
- Chipset
  21
2 System Configuration and Setup

22
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  22
  - Using the AC Adapter
    23
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    23
  - Powering the System on and off
    24
  - Using the Battery
    24
  - Determining Battery Status
    25
  - Battery Gauge Leds
    26
  - Low Battery Status
    26
  - Returning the Battery to Its Normal State
    26
  - Extending Battery Life
    26
  - Battery Handling
    27
  - Replacing the Battery
    27
  - Battery Precautions
    30
  - Precautions for Recharging the Battery
    30
  - System Batteries
    30
    
    Main Battery
    31
    
    CMOS Battery
    31
    
    Bridge Battery
    31
    
    Optional Battery
    31
- BIOS Setup
  31
  - Pausing the Screen
    32
  - BIOS Setup Main Menu
    32
  - Looking at Screens
    33
  - Using Keys
    33
  - Checking/Setting System Parameters
    34
  - Resetting System Parameters
    34
- Standard CMOS Setup
  34
- Advanced CMOS Setup
  35
- System Security Setup
  36
  - Contents
    37
- Establishing System Passwords
  37
- Hard Disk Drive Passwords
  38
- Power Management Setup
  39
- Boot Device Setup
  42
- Peripheral Setup
  43
- Other BIOS Setup Options
  43
- Updating the BIOS
  44
- NEC Utilities
  48
  - NEC Customize Utility
    48
    
    NEC Customize Utility Screen
    48
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    48
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    49
    
    Using HDPREPEZ with Windows 98
    49
    
    Using HDPREPEZ with Windows NT
    49
- Speedstep Applet
  49
- Application and Driver CD
  49
3 Disassembly and Reassembly

51
- Required Tools and Equipment
  51
- Upgrade Information
  51
  - Hard Disk Drive
    52
  - NEC Versabay III Devices
    52
  - System Memory
    52
- Disassembly
  53
  - Disassembly Order
    53
  - Parts List
    53
  - General Rules
    54
- Battery
  54
- Versabay III Device
  55
- Memory Modules
  57
- Hard Disk Drive
  58
- Disconnecting the Drive
  59
- File Bay Device
  61
- Keyboard and Switch Settings
  62
  - Switch Settings
    63
- Front Cover
  64
- Speaker Assembly
  65
- Versaglide Assembly
  65
- LED Status Board
  66
- PC Card Assembly
  67
- Mini PCI Option
  67
- CMOS Battery
  68
- Buzzer
  68
- Top Cover and LCD Panel
  69
- Audio Board
  71
  - Main Board
    72
  - Bridge Battery
    72
  - CPU Fan Assembly (Side)
    73
  - CPU Board Assembly
    74
  - Processor Assembly
    74
  - Connector Board
    74
  - Internal CPU Fan Assembly
    75
  - Reassembly
    76
4 System Board Layouts

77
- LED Status Board
  77
- Audio Board
  77
  - LED Status Board
    78
  - Audio Board
    78
- Connector Board
  79
- Main Board
  79
- CPU Board
  80
5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

81
- Parts List
  83
6 Preventive Maintenance

85
7 Troubleshooting

88
- Helpful Questions
  88
- Quick Troubleshooting
  88
- Quick Troubleshooting
  89
- Helpful Questions
  91
8 Getting Services and Support

92
- Services and Support Contact Information
  92
- Web Site
  92
- FTP Site
  93
- Support Services
  93
- FTP Site
  94
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  94
- Support Services
  94
9 Specifications

95
- System Components
  95
- Mini-Pci Lan
  101
- Mini-Pci Lan/Modem
  101
- Connector Locations
  103
- Memory Map
  104
- Interrupt Controllers
  105
Glossary

106
- Function Key
  107
- Operating System
  109
- Parallel Printer
  109
Index

113
- Battery Replacement
  117
- Battery Disposal
  117

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Table of Contents

Using this Guide

1 Introducing Your NEC Versa

2 Getting Started

3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

4 Using the Operating System and Utilities

5 Using the System Drives and Bays

6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa

7 Traveling Tips

8 Using Peripheral Devices

9 Using Multimedia

10 Solving System Problems

11 Getting Service and Support

A Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

C Frequently Asked Questions

Glossary

Index

Regulatory Statements

Table of Contents

Using this Guide

1 Introducing Your NEC Versa

2 Getting Started

3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

4 Using the Operating System and Utilities

5 Using the System Drives and Bays

6 X DVD-ROM Drive

Communicating with Your NEC Versa

7 Traveling Tips

8 Using Peripheral Devices

9 Using Multimedia

10 Solving System Problems

11 Getting Service and Support

A Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

C Frequently Asked Questions

Glossary

Index

Regulatory Statements

Table of Contents

1 System Overview

2 System Configuration and Setup

3 Disassembly and Reassembly

4 System Board Layouts

5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

6 Preventive Maintenance

7 Troubleshooting

8 Getting Services and Support

9 Specifications

Glossary

Index

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