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NEC VXI Series User Manual (181 pages)

NEC Notebook Computer User Guide VERSA VXi

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.67 MB

Table of Contents
3
Using this Guide

9
- Text Conventions
  10
- Related Documents
  10
1 Introducing the NEC Versa

11
- Before You Begin
  11
- About Your NEC Versa VXI Notebook
  11
- Around the Front of the System
  11
  - LCD Panel
    14
  - Control Panel
    15
    
    Power Button
    16
    
    Status Icons
    17
  - Keyboard Panel and Base Unit
    18
- 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
  25
- About the Port Replicator
  26
2 Getting Started

27
- NEC Versaglide
  27
  - Making Versaglide Adjustments
    29
  - Versaglide Tips
    29
- Power Sources
  29
  - Using the AC Adapter
    30
  - Powering the System on and off
    31
    
    Powering on with Windows 2000
    31
  - Using the Battery
    32
  - Replacing the Battery
    32
  - Removing the Battery
    33
  - Low Battery Power
    34
  - Returning the Battery to Its Normal State
    34
  - Handling the Battery
    35
  - Extending Battery Life
    35
  - Conserving Battery Power
    36
  - Charging the Battery
    36
  - Battery Precautions
    37
  - Precautions for Recharging the Battery
    37
  - Disposing of the Battery
    38
  - Internal Batteries
    38
    
    CMOS Battery
    38
- System Care
  39
  - Precautions
    39
  - Storage Requirements
    41
  - Routine Cleaning
    41
3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

42
- Introducing BIOS Setup
  42
- Entering BIOS Setup
  42
  - BIOS Setup Main Menu
    44
  - Looking at Screens
    45
  - Using Keys
    46
- Checking/Setting System Parameters
  46
  - Resetting System Parameters
    47
  - Standard CMOS Setup
    47
  - Advanced CMOS Setup
    48
  - System Security Setup
    49
  - Password Protection
    50
  - Establishing Passwords
    50
  - Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    50
    
    Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    51
    
    Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    51
    
    Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
    51
    
    Moving the Hard Disk Drive
    52
  - Power Management Setup
    52
  - Boot Device Setup
    56
  - Peripheral Setup
    57
  - Other BIOS Setup Options
    58
- Managing System Power
  58
- Updating the BIOS
  68
- Identifying the Switch Settings
  70
4 Using the Operating System and Utilities

71
- Windows Introduction
  71
  - Windows 2000
    72
    
    Desktop Icons
    72
    
    Taskbar Icons
    73
  - Windows 98 Second Edition
    73
    
    Desktop Icons
    73
    
    Taskbar Icons
    75
  - Windows NT
    76
- NEC Utilities
  76
  - NEC Customize Utility
    76
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    77
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    77
    
    Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 98
    77
    
    Using HDPREPEZ with Windows NT
    78
- Speedstep Applet
  78
- Softdvd Player
  78
- Nec CD-Rw CD
  79
- Application and Driver CD
  81
- Personal Code Setting Utility
  82
  - Installing the Personal Code Setting Utility
    83
  - Setting a Personal Code
    83
- NEC Info Center
  84
  - Installing the NEC Info Center
    84
  - Uninstalling the NEC Info Center
    84
- Partition Magic
  84
- Product Recovery CD
  85
5 Using the System Drives and Bays

90
- X CD-ROM Drive
  91
  - CD Loading
    92
  - CD Care
    92
  - Changing the Auto Play Setting
    92
- DVD-ROM Drive
  93
- CD Read/Write Drive
  93
- Memory Modules
  93
  - Installing the Memory Module
    96
  - Removing the Memory Module
    96
6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa

98
- Mini-PCI Modem
  98
  - Connecting the Modem
    99
- Mini-PCI LAN
  100
- Mini-PCI Modem/Lan
  100
  - Installing the Online Modem/Lan Guides
    100
- PC Cards
  100
  - Type II Cards
    101
  - Type II Extended Cards
    101
  - Type III Cards
    101
  - Communication Cards
    101
  - Storage Cards
    102
  - Interface Cards
    102
  - Other Cards
    102
  - PC Card Slots
    102
  - Inserting a PC Card
    103
  - Removing a Card
    104
- Internet Connections
  104
- IR Port
  106
  - Enabling the IR Port
    106
  - Using the IR Port
    107
7 Traveling Tips

108
- Preparing for Travel
  108
- Packing for Travel
  108
- Using Power Connections
  108
- Getting through Customs
  108
- Using Your Modem
  108
8 Using External Devices

112
- Monitor
  112
- Parallel Devices
  112
- Serial Devices
  112
- Keyboard/Mouse
  112
- Television Connection
  112
- USB Device
  112
- Audio Options
  112
- Port Replicator
  112
9 Using Multimedia

122
- Audio
  122
  - Recording
    123
  - Line-In
    124
  - CD-ROM Input
    124
  - Microphone
    124
  - Playing Back
    125
  - Using Headphones
    125
  - Using the Built-In Speakers
    125
  - Using External Stereo Speakers
    125
- Video
  126
  - Using Digital Video Files
    126
  - Using Animation Files
    126
- Multimedia Applications
  127
10 Solving System Problems

128
- Problem Checklist
  128
- Startup Problems
  128
  - Troubleshooting
    129
  - POST Error Messages
    131
- If You Need Assistance
  132
11 Getting Service and Support

133
- Service and Support Contact Information
  133
- NECC Web Site
  133
- NECC FTP Site
  133
- NECC Support Services
  133
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  133
  - Necc Ftp Site
    135
  - Necc Support Services
    135
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

137
- Arrange Your Equipment
  139
- Adjust Your Chair
  139
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  140
- Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
  140
- Vary Your Workday
  141
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  141
- System Components
  144
- Interrupt Controllers
  150
- Memory Map
  151
C Frequently Asked Questions

152
- External Mouse
  153
- Display
  153
- PC Cards
  154
- Diskette Drive
  155
- Booting
  157
- Power Management
  157
- Miscellaneous
  160
Glossary

163
- Regulatory Statements
  179
- European Community Directive Conformance Statement
  180
- Battery Replacement
  180
- Battery Disposal
  180
- Declaration of Conformity
  181

NEC VXI Series Service And Reference Manual (106 pages)

Versa Notebook Computers

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.35 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface
6
Illustrated Parts Breakdown
6
Abbreviations
7
1 System Overview

9
- About the NEC Versa VXI Notebook
  9
- Around the Front of the System
  9
  - LCD Panel
    11
  - Control Panel
    12
    
    Status Icons
    13
  - Keyboard Panel and Base Unit
    14
- Around the Back of the System
  17
- Around the Left Side of the System
  18
- Around the Right Side of the System
  18
- Around the Bottom of the System
  19
- Internal Components
  19
  - Battery Pack
    19
  - Diskette Drive
    20
  - CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-Read/Write Drive
    20
  - Hard Disk Drive
    20
  - CMOS Battery
    20
- Chipset
  20
2 System Configuration and Setup

21
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  21
  - Using the AC Adapter
    22
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    22
  - Powering the System on and off
    23
    
    Powering on with Windows 2000
    23
  - Using the Battery
    23
  - Low Battery Power
    24
  - Returning the Battery to Its Normal State
    24
  - Extending Battery Life
    24
  - Battery Handling
    24
  - Replacing the Battery
    24
  - Charging the Battery
    25
  - Battery Precautions
    26
  - Precautions for Recharging the Battery
    26
  - System Batteries
    26
    
    CMOS Battery
    27
- BIOS Setup
  27
  - BIOS Setup Main Menu
    27
  - Looking at Screens
    28
  - Using Keys
    28
  - Checking/Setting System Parameters
    29
  - Resetting System Parameters
    29
  - Standard CMOS Setup
    29
  - Advanced CMOS Setup
    30
  - System Security Setup
    31
  - Password Protection
    31
  - Establishing Passwords
    31
  - Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    32
    
    Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    32
    
    Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    32
    
    Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
    32
    
    Moving the Hard Disk Drive
    33
  - Power Management Setup
    33
  - Boot Device Setup
    36
  - Peripheral Setup
    37
  - Other BIOS Setup Options
    37
- Updating the BIOS
  38
- NEC Utilities
  40
  - NEC Customize Utility
    40
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    40
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    40
    
    Using the HDPREPEZ Utility
    41
- Application and Driver CD
  41
  - Launching the Application and Driver CD
    41
    
    Windows 98 Environment
    41
    
    Windows 2000/NT Environment
    41
    
    Installing the Software
    42
3 Disassembly and Reassembly

43
- Required Tools and Equipment
  43
- Disassembly
  43
  - Battery
    44
  - Memory Module and Switch Settings
    45
  - Switch Settings
    46
  - Hard Disk Drive
    47
  - Led/Button Assembly
    48
  - LCD Panel
    49
  - Keyboard and Heat Plate
    51
  - Top Cover
    52
  - Versaglide
    55
  - CD-ROM Drive
    56
  - Audio Board
    57
  - DC/DC Board
    58
  - I/O Board
    59
  - CMOS Battery
    60
  - Microphone
    60
  - Diskette Drive
    61
  - Speakers
    62
  - Kensington Lock Latch
    62
  - Main Board
    63
  - Celeron Removal
    63
  - Pentium III Removal
    65
  - PC Card Assembly
    66
- Reassembly
  66
4 System Board Layout

67
- Audio Board
  67
- DC/DC Board
  67
- I/O Board
  69
- Main Board
  69
5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

70
- Parts List
  72
6 Preventive Maintenance

74
7 Troubleshooting

77
- Quick Troubleshooting
  77
- Troubleshooting Quick Troubleshooting
  77
- Helpful Questions
  77
- Helpful Questions
  81
8 Getting Services and Support

82
- Services and Support Contact Information
  82
- NECC Web Site
  82
- NECC FTP Site
  82
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  82
- NECC Support Services
  82
9 Specifications

86
- System Components
  86
- Connector Locations
  86
- Memory Map
  86
- Interrupt Controllers
  86
- Specifications System Components
  86
Glossary

95

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Table of Contents

Using this Guide

1 Introducing the 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 External Devices

9 Using Multimedia

10 Solving System Problems

11 Getting Service and Support

Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

C Frequently Asked Questions

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1 System Overview

2 System Configuration and Setup

3 Disassembly and Reassembly

4 System Board Layout

5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

6 Preventive Maintenance

7 Troubleshooting

8 Getting Services and Support

9 Specifications

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