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Nec VXi User Manual (181 pages)

Brand: Nec | Category: Laptops | Size: 2.54 MB |

English

Table of contents

V ERSA VXi

1

Contents

3

Using This Guide

9

Text Conventions

10

Related Documents

10

Introducing the NEC Versa

11

Before You Begin

12

LCD Panel

14

Control Panel

15

Power Button

16

Status Icons

17

Keyboard Panel and Base Unit

18

Keyboard

19

Around the Back of the System

22

Left side features

23

Right side features

24

Bottom of the system

25

About the Port Replicator

26

Getting Started

27

NEC VersaGlide

28

Power Sources

29

Using the AC Adapter

30

Powering On with Windows 2000

31

Using the Battery

32

Replacing the Battery

32

Removing the battery

33

Low Battery Power

34

Extending Battery Life

35

Handling the Battery

35

Conserving Battery Power

36

Charging the Battery

36

Battery Precautions

37

Disposing of the Battery

38

Internal Batteries

38

CMOS Battery

38

System Care

39

Storage Requirements

41

Routine Cleaning

41

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

42

Introducing BIOS Setup

43

Entering BIOS Setup

43

BIOS Setup Main Menu

44

Looking at Screens

45

Using Keys

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

Moving the Hard Disk Drive

52

Power Management Setup

52

Custom Timeout Options

55

Boot Device Setup

56

Peripheral Setup

57

Managing System Power

58

Windows 98 Power Schemes

59

Windows 98 Alarms

60

Windows 98 Power Meter

60

Windows 98 Advanced

61

Windows 98 Hibernate

61

Windows 2000 Power Schemes

62

Windows 2000 Alarms

63

Windows 2000 Power Meter

64

Windows 2000 Advanced

64

Windows 2000 Hibernate

65

Updating the BIOS

68

Performing the BIOS Update

69

Default switch settings

70

Windows Introduction

72

Taskbar Icons

73

Windows 98 Second Edition

73

Desktop Icons

73

NEC Utilities

76

HDPREPEZ Utility

77

Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 98

77

SpeedStep Applet

78

SoftDVD Player

78

NEC CD-RW CD

79

Installing Easy CD Creator

80

Installing DirectCD

80

Application and Driver CD

81

Personal Code Setting Utility

82

Setting a Personal Code

83

NEC Info Center

84

Partition Magic

84

Product Recovery CD

85

Product Recovery CD Options

86

Full Disk Drive Restore

86

Partition Only Restore

88

24X CD-ROM Drive

90

DVD-ROM Drive

90

CD Read/Write Drive

90

Memory Modules

90

CD Loading

92

Memory bay cover and screw

94

Memory module slot

95

Installing the memory module

96

Removing the memory module

96

Mini-PCI Modem

99

Mini-PCI LAN

100

Mini-PCI Modem/LAN

100

PC Cards

100

Communication Cards

101

Type II Cards

101

Type II Extended Cards

101

Type III Cards

101

Storage Cards

102

Interface Cards

102

Other Cards

102

PC Card Slots

102

Inserting a PC Card

103

Internet Connections

104

Accessing the Internet

105

Sending and Receiving Email

105

Enabling the IR Port

106

Using the IR Port

107

Traveling Tips

108

Preparing for Travel

109

Packing for Travel

109

Using Power Connections

110

Getting Through Customs

110

Using Your Modem

111

Using External Devices

112

Connecting a monitor

113

Parallel Devices

114

Serial Devices

115

Keyboard/Mouse

116

Television Connection

117

USB Device

118

Audio Options

119

Port Replicator

119

Locating the docking lever

120

Using Multimedia

122

Recording

123

CD-ROM Input

124

Microphone

124

Playing Back

125

Using Headphones

125

Using the Built-In Speakers

125

Using Digital Video Files

126

Using Animation Files

126

Multimedia Applications

127

Solving System Problems

128

Problem Checklist

129

Startup Problems

130

POST Error Messages

131

If You Need Assistance

132

Getting Service and Support

133

NECC Web Site

135

NECC FTP Site

135

NECC Support Services

135

Email/Fax to Support Services

136

Arrange Your Equipment

139

Adjust Your Chair

139

Adjust Your Input Devices

140

Adjust Your Screen or Monitor

140

Vary Your Workday

141

Specifications

143

System Components

144

Interrupt Controllers

150

Memory Map

151

Frequently Asked Questions

152

External Mouse

153

Diskette Drive

155

Power Management

157

Miscellaneous

160

Glossary

163

zoomed video

174

Regulatory Statements

179

Battery Replacement

180

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

181

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