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NEC Versa Series User's Manual

1. Close LCD panel Press Power button LCD panel is blank Status LED turns off Progress bar indicates that current working environment is saved to hard disk Press Power button Progress bar appears during process 1 When 3 battery power remains Only when set in Advanced Windows Power Management Properties 3 16 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Updating the BIOS The BIOS is code transmitted onto your system s Flash ROM As indicated in this chapter you use the BIOS Setup utility to configure your system s software and hardware features Use the BIOS Update Diskette for your specific model to update your NEC Versa system BIOS Note You only need to update the BIOS if NEC Computers makes significant improvements or fixes to the current system BIOS Your authorized NEC dealer or NEC support representative can help you determine this To update the system BIOS you must Obtain the BIOS Update m Prepare the BIOS Update Diskette m Perform the BIOS Update Obtaining the BIOS Update If you are informed that the default BIOS needs an update contact the NEC Computers Support Services at 800 632 4525 Fax 801 579 1552 or access the web site www neccomp com to obtain a copy of the BIOS update Note Ifyou purchased and are using this computer outside the U S or Canada please contact a local NEC or dealer in your country Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette Before using the BIOS upd
2. The maximum resolution in simultaneous mode is 1024 x 768 for XGA TFT or 800 x 600 for SVGA TFT panels depending on the capabilities of the external monitor You can obtain higher resolutions if you connect a higher resolution external monitor and switch to CRT only mode How can I change my video drivers 5 A Go to Start Settings and Control Panel In the control Panel double click the Display icon Click the Settings tab Next click the Advanced button select the Adapter tab click on Properties select the Driver tab and click on Update Driver Proceed as prompted to find the video driver you need and if applicable insert a diskette or CD into the appropriate drive and click on Have Disk Follow the on screen instructions to install the new video driver C 2 Frequently Asked Questions PC Cards Why do certain PC Cards cause my battery life to drop noticeably LA Certain hard disk cards and wireless radio cards consume more power than others and can impact battery life When not using any PC Card close all applications using the card and pop it part of the way out of the slot to save power In Setup I disabled or reconfigured peripheral devices like the ports or sound yet I am unable to use the freed IRQs or I O address resources with my PC Cards Why l gt To provide a stable platform free of conflicts NEC computers excluded some resources from PC Card use Diskette Drive Why can t I
3. NEC VersaGlide touchpad B LCD Panel E Speaker C Microphone F Keyboard 1 4 Introducing Your NEC Versa Keyboard 86 keys with a country specific QWERTY key layout LCD Panel Provides a high resolution display for sharp effective visuals on your NEC Versa Microphone A strategically positioned built in microphone allows you to record monophonic sound directly into your notebook computer See Chapter 9 Using Multimedia for details about recording NEC VersaGlide touchpad Works like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingertip over the VersaGlide to control the position of the mouse pointer Use the selection buttons below the VersaGlide to select menu items VersaGlide settings and features are described in detail in Chapter 2 Speaker Provides mono sound for your system when speakers are not plugged into the speaker jack Operating Status LEDs Keep you informed of your NEC Versa notebook s current operating status See the following figure and list for each icon s meaning Operating status LEDs A Hard Disk Drive C Scroll Lock B Caps Lock D Num Lock Hard Disk Drive lights when the NEC Versa writes data to or retrieves data from the internal hard disk drive Caps Lock lights when Caps Lock is on Scroll Lock lights when Scroll Lock is on Num Lock lights when Num Lock in on Introducing Your NEC Versa 1 5
4. USB port B USB Cable 5 6 Using the System Drives and Bays 4 Slide the release latch toward the front of the CD ROM drive to open the cover Opening the CD ROM drive cover A Release Latch 5 Put your CD printed side up into the circular impression in the drive Inserting a CD 6 Close the drive cover Using the System Drives and Bays 5 7 7 Run the setup installation program or other instructions provided with the software application to start or load the CD contents Note Before recording from the external CD ROM drive to the internal hard disk drive disable the internal microphone To disable the internal microphone go to Start Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control Choose Options Properties and remove the check from the Microphone box in the Show the following controls window Disconnecting the CD ROM Drive Follow these steps to disconnect the external CD ROM drive 1 Double click the Unplug Eject icon on the toolbar and a box will pop up 2 Highlight the floppy drive and press Stop 3 Pull the USB connector out of the port CD Care When handling CDs keep the following guidelines in mind m Always pick up the disc by its edges Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the disc Do not write on or apply labels to the data side of the disc Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or high temperatures Clean fingerprints or dust from th
5. the following m Keep the battery away from extreme heat m Keep metal objects away from the battery connectors to prevent a short circuit m Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay m Read the precautions printed on the battery Determining Battery Status Your NEC Versa notebook system provides tools to help you keep track of the power levels of the primary and secondary batteries If your system is configured to display the power icon on the taskbar default setting an electrical plug appears when the system is connected to an AC power source or a battery icon appears when the system is not connected to an AC power source Use the system s power meter to determine battery status Access the system s power meter in the following ways Move the cursor over the power icon on the taskbar to display the remaining battery power for the system s main battery Right click the power icon on the taskbar to open the power meter or to adjust power properties Double click the power icon on the taskbar to display the remaining power for both the main and secondary batteries Goto Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Power Management icon and select the Power Meter tab Low Battery Status When combined battery power is m low 8 or less the power LED lights yellow when in use and flashes yellow in standby m very low 3 or less the power LED lights amber when in use and flash
6. 1 port 26 pin One built in 1 watt W PC Card Slots LCD Panel Mono speaker Sound Blaster PRO compatible ESSR Solo 1 PCI AudioDrive ESS 1946S Software controlled sound and beep volume One 32 bit card slot for a Type II card 5 V or 3 3 V interface 32 bit CardBus support 10 4 inch high resolution active matrix Thin Film Transistor TFT Colors 24 bit ATI RAGE MOBILITY M graphics accelerator with 8 MB VRAM and 2X AGP graphics capability Versa UltraLite Backlit XGA 1024 x 768 resolution Versa DayLite Reflective SVGA 800 x 600 resolution Specifications B 3 Keyboard Membrane 86 keys with country specific QWERTY key layout Function keys 12 keys Cursor Control keys 8 keys arrow keys arranged in inverted T layout Numeric keypad embedded Fn key function key for ROM based key functions Stroke 2 5 mm Height 6 mm Pitch 17 5 mm External Floppy Diskette Drive Size 3 5 inch Capacity 1 44 MB formatted 2 MB unformatted Transfer Rate 250 to 500 K bps Number of tracks 160 Hard Disk Drive Specifications vary depending upon model Busmaster IDE Ultra DMA 33 support Capacity Internal 10 or 20 GB Drive height 9 75 mm Read write track to track seek rate 3 ms Average seek time 12 ms 14 ms Revolutions per minute 4200 Data transfer rate 16 6 MB sec PIO mode4 DMA mode2 66 6 MB
7. 3 20 System care 2 12 dimensions B 6 feet 1 12 precautions for use 2 13 Standby 3 14 weight B 6 System features back 1 9 bottom 1 12 front 1 3 1 8 left 1 9 right 1 10 T Taskbar icon 3 15 Technical support 10 7 U USB port 1 10 1 11 8 4 Using AC adapter 2 3 animation files 9 5 main battery 2 6 NEC VersaGlide 2 2 V Vents 1 12 VersaGlide adjustments 2 3 features 2 2 tips 2 3 W Windows 2000 4 2 introduction 4 2 power options 3 12 taskbar icons 4 3 Index 4 Regulatory Statements The following regulatory statements include the Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement compliance statements for Canada and Europe battery disposal and replacement information and the Declaration of Conformity FCC Statement for United States Only A WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio
8. 3 5 inch double sided double density DSDD diskettes These diskettes only hold 720 kilobytes of data about half the amount of data that 1 44 MB diskettes hold C 4 Frequently Asked Questions Booting What is the difference between a warm boot and a cold boot y A warm boot restarts the system while system power is on A warm boot is also a software reset A warm boot clears volatile system memory and reloads the operating system In Windows 2000 press Ctrl Alt and Del twice to restart the system or go to Start Shut Down Restart the computer In DOS mode press Ctrl Alt and Del to warm boot the system A cold boot is a system start with power off A cold boot also resets the hardware It checks the hardware and reloads the operating system Slide the system unit Power button to perform a cold boot or go to Start Shut Down to shut down the computer If power is on turn the power off using the system unit Power button wait at least five seconds and then turn the power on Power Management Does my system come with power management features enabled 77 Your system s default settings are configured with power management features enabled when on DC battery power and disabled when on AC power Use the BIOS Setup Utility to modify the default settings if desired If you do not use the keyboard mouse or drives for the preset length of inactive time your screen goes blank and your system goes
9. Assistance If you have a problem with your computer first review the checklist and troubleshooting table at the beginning of this chapter If you still have a problem see Chapter 11 Getting Service and Support for details about contacting NEC Computers Note If you purchased and are using this product outside the U S or Canada please contact the local NEC Computers office or their dealers for the support and service available in your country Solving System Problems 10 7 Getting Service and Support m Service and Support Contact Information a Web Site a FTP Site Support Services Email Fax to Support Services Service and Support Contact Information Service Contact Information NEC Computers Inc Web Site www neccomp com Support Services Web Site support neccomp com FTP Site ftp neccsdeast com pub Support Services U S and 800 632 4525 Canada customers only Fax 801 579 1552 Email to Support Services through Internet email address a commercial online service or the tech support nec computers com Internet Note If you purchased your computer outside the U S or Canada please contact the local NEC office or their dealers for support and service If you have access to a telephone modem and or fax machine you can use these services to obtain information about your system at any time day or night seven days a week Not only do these services provide information about you
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11. Boot menu options and press Enter to select a submenu Items with grayed out text are not available Explanations of each Boot menu item are in the following table Boot Menu Settings Menu Item Settings default is bold USB Drive The Boot Menu displays the bootable Hard Drive devices in the current boot order Use the up or down arrows to select a device Press Enter to expand or collapse device information Press Ctrl Enter to expand or collapse all device information Use the plus or minus key to move a selected device up or down in the boot order Exit Menu Choose the Exit menu by selecting Exit in the legend bar on the Main menu screen Other Exit menu options are available by selecting submenus Use the arrow keys to select one of the Exit menu options and press Enter to select a submenu Explanations of each Exit menu item are in the following table Exit Menu Items Menu Item Settings default is bold Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Implements the changes just made and exits BIOS Exits leaving BIOS unchanged Loads default values for all BIOS setup fields Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3 11 Exit Menu Items Menu Item Settings default is bold Discard Changes Loads previous values from BIOS for all setup fields Save Changes Saves all setup value changes to BIOS Battery Refresh Reactivates the battery applies to the Li
12. Keyboard Panel The NEC Versa notebook s keyboard offers the following features which are described after the figure Keyboard A Function Keys D Cursor Control Keys B Numeric Keys E Control Keys C Windows keys Function keys Twelve function keys F1 through F12 are available on the NEC Versa keyboard These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Several keys are preprogrammed with dual functions and some are printed in blue on the key Function keys are application driven See the specific application s user guide for information about how each function key works within the application you are using The following function key combinations are preprogrammed for the NEC Versa computer Fn F3 toggles between three video modes LCD CRT or both LCD and CRT Fn F6 sets the beeper volume to low medium high or mute Fn F8 increases the LCD panel brightness Fn F9 decreases the LCD panel brightness Fn F10 increases the system speaker volume 1 6 Introducing Your NEC Versa Fn F11 decreases the system speaker volume Fn F12 toggles the scroll lock feature Fn Ins print screen Fn Del system request Fn Pause break Fn T page up Fn J page down Fn lt end Fn home Numeric keypad Pressing NumLk on the keyboard activates the numeric keypad numbers and functions printed in blue on the keys The key
13. Moves cursor up and down for item selection Left or right arrow keys Selects next menu F5 F6 Changes values Enter Executes a command or selects submenu F9 Loads the default configuration values for the current menu F10 Saves the current values and exits Setup To select one of the five menus from the menu bar use the left and right arrow keys Use the up or down arrow keys to select an item under the menu Menu items preceded by a gt contain a submenu of selectable fields for setting system parameters Display a submenu by using the up or down arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired submenu then press Enter An Item Specific Help window on the right side of each menu displays the help text for the currently selected Setup option It updates as the cursor moves to each new field Pressing F1 on any menu brings up the General Help window that describes the legend keys and their functions Press Esc to exit the current window The following subsections describe the five top level menus and their submenus 3 4 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu Choose the Main menu by selecting Main in the legend bar on the Main menu screen Other Main menu options are available by selecting submenus Use the arrow keys to select one of the Main menu options and press Enter to select a submenu Items with grayed out text are not available Explanations of each Main menu item are in the following table A CAUTION
14. Recharging Time Approximately 8 hours when the system is on 4 5 hours when off Dimensions m Width 10 4 in 264 mm Depth 8 3 in 211 mm Height 1 06 in 27 mm Weight 3 01 Ib 1 37 kg without external drives Recommended Environment Operation m Temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing Storage m Temperature 4 F to 104 F 20 C to 40 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Noncondensing B 6 Specifications Memory Map The system supports system and video shadowing both controlled through complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS The system supports BIOS as a cacheable area with write protection The following table shows the system s memory map System Memory Map Memory Space Size Function FFFE 0000H FFFF FFFFH 128K Upper ROM System and Video BIOS FFFC 0000H FFFD FFFFH 128K Lower ROM Power Management BIOS FFFA OOOOH FFFB FFFFH 128K New Extended Area FFF8 0000H FFF9 FFFFH 128K FFFO 0000H FFF7 FFFFH 512K 1MB Extended BIOS 512KB 0A00 0000H OBFF FFFFH Upto176MB Extended Memory 000F 0000H 000F FFFFH 64K System BIOS 128K 000E 0000H 000E FFFFH 64K 000A 0000H 000B FFFFH 128K Video Buffer Ram 000C 0000H 000D FFFFH 128K Available for Applications 0000 0000H 0009 FFFFH 640K System Application Memory Specifications B 7 Interrupt Controllers Using interrupts hardware can request software ser
15. STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark NEC is a registered trademark Versa is a U S registered trademark DayLite VersaGlide and UltraLite are trademarks and UltraCare is a U S registered service mark of NEC Corporation and or one or more of its subsidiaries All are used under license Microsoft Windows and Windows 2000 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Transmeta Crusoe and LongRun are trademarks of Transmeta Corporation All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective trademark owners First Printing March 2001 Copyright 2001 NEC Computers Inc 15 Business Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 All Rights Reserved Contents Using This Guide POX SEUUIP so ee sols A os erases ides E cs lal eae eds ahd elt Pit EET ena vil Related Documents 0 cccccccessccessssceceessececessceceessesecsessececeseeceesseseceessececsssseceessesenesaeens viii 1 Introducing Your NEC Versa Before You Begin s siaa ie aa ea e a Aa aaa Ene rae E EA a RERE 1 2 About Your NEC Versa Notebook Airsan ansan e aa A 1 3 Around the Front of the System ss sesseeseeeesseeesssesersrestesesseeresseseestestesessrsressestesreseesesseene 1 3 TCD Rain E E E E E E E A 1 4 ABni AEE E EE A A E ATEN 1 4 Keyboard Panel E AEE ck E EA EE E Ba oiee sed sae donee sob euseksons 1 6 BrOnt FG Ate SR EEEE EE PE E EEEE E A EE 1 8 Around the Back of the System eees
16. Setting items on this menu to incorrect values can cause your system to malfunction Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings default is bold System Time System Date Language Diskette A Internal HDD Set system time in this field Press Tab or Enter to move between hour minute and second fields Example 09 30 00 Set system date in this field Press Tab or Enter to move between month date and year fields Example 07 09 2001 English Japanese Selects the display language for the BIOS Bring up the Language submenus by pressing Enter Disabled 1 44 Selects the diskette drive type Bring up the Diskette A submenu by pressing Enter Displays the HDD capacity Example 10056 MB Bring up the Internal HDD submenu by pressing Enter The submenus include Type and LBA Format See the table Internal HDD Menu Items for descriptions of each submenu and its fields Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3 5 Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings default is bold Boot Display Device System Memory Extended Memory CPU Type CPU Speed BIOS Revision QuickBoot Mode Both LCD CRT Allows you to choose either display devices or both Displays amount of conventional memory detected during boot This field is read only and cannot be changed from BIOS Setup Example 640 KB Displays amount of extended memory detected during boot This field is read only an
17. The files are essentially the same files as on the NEC Computers web site To access The NEC Computers FTP site enter the following Internet ftp address through your service ftp neccsdeast com pub Once in the FTP site select the pubs directory link and follow the links to choose and download the file s you want Getting Service and Support 11 3 Support Services NEC Computers also offers direct technical support through Support Services NEC Computers Support Services is for U S and Canadian customers only international customers should contact the local NEC office or dealer for the support and service available in their country Direct assistance is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call the NEC Computers Support Services toll free at 800 632 4525 U S and Canada only for the following support and to find out about the extended service programs available for purchase m System hardware toll free phone support is limited to the length of the three year limited warranty m Preinstalled software toll free phone support for 90 days from the time of your first call to the Support Services Please have available your system s name model number serial number and as much information as possible about your system s problem before calling For outside the U S or Canada please contact your local NEC office or dealer for the support and service available in your country Email Fax to Support Service
18. Use the VersaGlide touchpad to position the cursor on the Accept button Left click to accept the agreement You have the option of accepting or declining the agreement If you decline the agreement the recovery utility exits 5 Inthe NEC Product Recovery utility screen use the VersaGlide touchpad to choose Full Disk Drive to restore your hard disk drive to its original factory installed state 4 6 Using the Operating System and Utilities A CAUTION Choose your restore option carefully to prevent losing data and applications installed on your system 6 Read the Warning screen A warning displays indicating that your hard disk is about to be erased 7 Select Continue to proceed to perform a Full Disk Drive restore If you select Back the recovery utility returns to the prior screen which has an exit option If you select Continue a screen with progress bars displays and lets you know the progress of the recovery A CAUTION Do not turn off or disturb the system during the recovery process 8 When the recovery process is complete you are prompted to remove the CD from the CD ROM drive and reboot your system 9 Press Enter click Reboot or press Alt R to reboot your system A series of hardware detection screens display the system reboots and the Windows Setup screen appears Follow the on screen instructions to set up Windows You are required to reenter your Microsoft license number Partition O
19. animated illustration a flashing arrow or a flying logo Multimedia Applications A growing number of multimedia applications are available for PC users These multimedia software packages include graphics packages animation software and presentation authoring systems as follows Animation software allows you to create 3D effects and 3D titles and add interest to an otherwise static presentation Authoring packages let you pull all the elements of your design into an exciting interactive multimedia presentation Using Multimedia 9 5 Solving System Problems a Problem Checklist Start Up Problems a If You Need Assistance Problem Checklist First check the items in the following list If these items don t help see the table that follows the list Power is on to the computer m The electrical outlet to which your AC adapter is connected is working Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device m All cables are tightly connected m The display setting is configured correctly m The display brightness control is adjusted properly Ifusing battery power check that the battery pack is properly inserted and fully charged Troubleshooting Problem Resolution The system does not power on LCD screen is dark and blank Battery power does not last long Information on the LCD is difficult to see If you are operating the system with battery power check
20. as a location for external connectors Communication Cards You can use both fax modem and network PC Cards with your NEC Versa notebook Here are some suggestions to help you get the best system performance Note If you are using this unit outside of the United States or Canada contact a local NEC Computers dealer for availability information m Network Cards You can use a network card with your system to gain access to a local area network LAN m Fax Modem Cards You can use a PC Card modem with your system to communicate with others via fax email or connect to an online service or bulletin board You can insert either card in the slot Always insert the fax modem card before using your fax modem software application If you start the application before inserting the fax modem card the application typically does not find the card 6 2 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Storage Cards When you insert a memory or storage card in an NEC notebook computer it appears as a unique drive as long as the system has an available interrupt for the card Other Cards Many other kinds of PC Cards are available for notebook computers They include the following cards Global Positioning System GPS enables the tracking of remote units for example delivery trucks m Serial adds a serial communications port Multimedia combines animation and sound PC Card Slots Your NEC Versa notebook integ
21. even at night contact a doctor as soon as possible Signs of discomfort might include pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs Note To increase your comfort and safety when using your notebook computer as your primary computer system at your home or office note the following recommendations m use a separate external keyboard attached to your notebook computer m use a separate external monitor attached to your notebook computer A 2 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Arrange Your Equipment Arrange your equipment so that you can work in a natural and relaxed position Place items that you use frequently within easy reach Adjust your workstation setup to the proper height as described in this appendix by lowering the table or stand that holds your computer equipment or raising the seat height of your chair Position your notebook computer directly in front of you for increased safety and comfort Adjust Your Chair Your chair should be adjustable and stable Vary your posture throughout the day Check the following Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright position The backrest of your chair should support the inward curve of your back Use the entire seat and backrest to support your body Tilt the backrest slightly 90 to 105 The angle formed by your thighs and back shoul
22. from files or audio devices as follows This example shows how to use the Windows Media player option in Accessories You can also play audio through the Microsoft Sound Recorder See the Sound Recorder help files for details on its use 1 Go to Start Programs Accessories Entertainment and select the Windows Media Player option 2 Click File and specify the file name of your audio source 3 Once your file is open or your source specified click the Play button 4 Click the square Stop button to stop playing the audio Using Multimedia 9 3 Using Headphones The NEC Versa notebook headphone port delivers sound at half a watt Stereo headphones available at an electronics supply store plug in through the headphone jack located on the front of the NEC Versa notebook Adjust the volume using the Fn F10 Fn F11 function keys or through the software using the sound horn on the taskbar Using the Built In Speaker The NEC Versa notebook has a built in mono speaker that is always available Adjust the volume using the Fn F10 Fn F11 function keys or through the software using the sound horn on the taskbar Using External Stereo Speakers For full stereo sound impact you can plug a pair of stereo speakers into the headphone jack located on the front of the system Adjust the volume using the Fn F10 Fn F11 function keys or through the software using the sound horn on the taskbar MIDI Files The musical instrument digital int
23. into a power saving mode of operation This is known as an LCD time out When your screen goes blank before the system goes into Standby mode power status LED blinks just press the Space Bar or move your mouse to reactivate your system Frequently Asked Questions C 5 What is the purpose of Suspend to RAM Standby 3 A You can initiate full Suspend to RAM by accessing Start Shut Down Standby This places the system in a deeper state of sleep and requires that you slide the Power button forward to resume operation Putting your system into Standby initiates the Standby power saving mode and is a convenient way of conserving energy when you are going to be away from your system for a short period of time What is the function of Suspend to File Hibernation 3 A Suspend to File Hibernation provides the greatest power savings by putting the system into a maximum power shutdown When the system goes into STF mode it saves data and system status and then shuts off power to all components STF mode lets you save power without first saving your work Resuming from STF mode requires less time than performing a cold boot Your system must be configured for STF Hibernation In Windows Power Management Properties check the box labeled enable hibernate support under the Hibernate tab How do I bring my system out of Standby mode Sliding the Power button forward brings the system out of Standby mod
24. it may have auto suspended Standby on a low battery Attach the AC adapter and try again A disk drive might be busy Wait until the disk drive stops and try again Power down the system and reseat the memory If new memory was installed prior to manual STF remove new memory before resuming Start Up Problems The system displays an invalid configuration error message at power on when there are the following conditions m the current configuration information does not match configuration information stored in Auto Setup such as when an internal option is added m the system loses configuration information If either condition is true the system displays an invalid configuration information message To continue start up procedures press F2 or F1 when prompted and run the Setup utility to set current system parameters Note When the NEC Versa detects an error related to display devices it cannot display on either the LCD or a CRT The system warns you by beeping Solving System Problems 10 3 Post Error Messages The NEC Versa computer has a built in checking program that automatically tests its components when you turn the system power on This diagnostic test is called the Power On Self Test POST If the system finds a problem during the POST the system displays an error message or emits a series of beep signals If this happens follow the instructions in the POST Error Messages table
25. or the Beep Code table as appropriate If an error message appears before the operating system starts look up the error message in the following table Follow the instructions If you see other error messages the hardware might need repair Post Error Messages Message Resolution Address line is short C Drive Error C Drive Failure Cache Memory Bad Do Not Enable Cache CH 2 Timer Error CMOS Battery State Low CMOS Checksum Failure CMOS System Options Not Set Error in the address decoding circuitry on the system board Contact your NEC Computers service representative for service Hard disk drive C does not respond Confirm that C hard disk type in Setup is correct Hard disk drive C does not respond You may need to replace the hard disk drive Contact your NEC Computers service representative for service Cache memory is defective It must be replaced Contact your NEC Computers service representative for service Most ISA computers include two timers There is an error in timer 2 Contact your NEC Computers service representative for service CMOS RAM is powered by a battery The battery power is low Connect the system to AC power to charge the CMOS battery If the battery does not charge contact your NEC Computers service representative to replace the CMOS battery After CMOS RAM values are saved a checksum value is generated for error checking The previous value is different fr
26. proper system cooling 1 12 Introducing Your NEC Versa Getting Started NEC VersaGlide Touchpad Power Sources for Your NEC Versa notebook AC Adapter Primary Battery Pack Secondary Battery Pack System Batteries System Care NEC VersaGlide Touchpad The NEC VersaGlide is an easy way to control the cursor with your finger Lightly glide your finger across the NEC VersaGlide and the cursor follows The NEC VersaGlide provides standard mouse functionality plus more VersaGlide features include the Single tap to the touchpad equivalent to a single click of the primary mouse button Double tap to the touchpad equivalent to a double click of the primary mouse button Click and hold then drag your finger across the VersaGlide touchpad equivalent to a click and drag of the primary mouse button Slide your finger along the right side of the touchpad to scroll your document or screen VersaGlide A Touchpad C Right Button B Left Primary Button Try all of the features and decide which you prefer If you find the double tap or any of the other features difficult to use go to the next section for general directions about adjusting the touchpad properties 2 2 Getting Started Making VersaGlide Adjustments The NEC VersaGlide offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions The options let you control the cursor speed select button orientation enable or di
27. system 3 Attach the monitor transfer cable connector to the monitor port on the system Connecting a monitor p I 4 Connect the monitor cable to the transfer cable 5 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 6 Follow any setup instructions in the monitor s user s guide 7 Turn on power to the system and the monitor 8 Press Fn F3 to toggle through the video modes LCD CRT or both 8 2 Using External Devices External Audio Options The NEC Versa notebook comes equipped with built in audio ports that let you record and play sound Connect audio jacks like a microphone headphones or external speakers to the audio ports as follows 1 Locate the audio port that you want to use 2 Plug the jack into the appropriate port on the right side of the NEC Versa notebook Audio ports A Headphone Jack B External Microphone Jack Note Ifyou are using external speakers or an external microphone and experience sound distortion or feedback use the Fn F11 key to lower the volume Some feedback is caused by having the microphone and speakers too close to each other so moving the external audio option away from the unit may also help Using External Devices 8 3 USB Devices Your NEC Versa system is equipped with two USB ports that increase your connectivity choices The USB ports on your system allow you to connect up to 127 USB equipped periph
28. the Internet Connection Wizard to transfer an existing account for email and Internet access you need an Internet service provider ISP account and some or all of the following configuration information m the dial up telephone number TCP IP settings port settings m auser name logon and password your email address m the name of a POP3 IMAP or HTTP server for incoming mail m the name of an SMTP server for outgoing mail IR Port The IR infrared communication port on the front of your system lets your NEC Versa DayLite UltraLite computer communicate with other devices that also use infrared technology The IR port is Infrared Data Association IrDA compatible You can easily transfer files between your NEC Versa notebook and an IR equipped desktop or print to an IR equipped printer without using cables IR transfer speed ranges from 9 6 Kbit sec to 4 0 Mbit sec Follow these steps to choose the IR transfer speed 1 Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Wireless Link icon and select the Hardware tab 2 Select the Infrared controller from the Device list and click the Properties tab Communicating with Your NEC Versa 6 7 3 Select the Advanced tab and choose a value for the MaxConnectRate property Choose a transfer speed compatible with the receiving device 4 Click the OK button to save the changes A CAUTION Your NEC Versa notebook ships with the IR port disabled Before usi
29. use the computer practically anywhere you go to prepare your business documents confirm your travel plans surf the Internet or simply stay in touch with those back home Here is what you should do before you leave home Note Speed the trip through airport security by carrying a charged system Inspectors want to see the screen display a message The boot message is usually sufficient If your system is fully charged the inspection only takes a minute or so Otherwise be prepared to attach the AC adapter and power cable And if you don t have these the inspection might include a disassembly of the system Back up your NEC Versa s hard disk m Insert a fully charged battery to make sure your system is ready to quickly boot up at the airport security check Fully charge all your batteries Tape your business card to your NEC Versa AC adapter and batteries Ifyou run your system with battery power maximize battery life by using power saving features whenever possible m Take along any application or data files that you might need on diskette m Check that you have everything you need before you leave on a trip m AT amp T s Worldwide Calling Guide For more information see the section later in this chapter Using Your Modem Packing for Travel The following are what you should take with you when you travel with your NEC Versa Extra fully charged batteries Single outlet surge protector
30. 3 20 4 Using the Operating System and Utilities Microsoft Windows Introduction c c cesccescceseceseeeeecseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseceseceaeenaeenseceeeeeeaeeees 4 2 Windows 2000 vice cc inireseta 4 2 Desktop Tefsen ooccocces uc suseeecestte st versau gelesen Dees sens EA e feces 4 2 Taskbar ICONS ne hist so seeeeets Sts e Sse tied rennet neh a Lowe zag ie nate eee tap 4 3 Transmeta LongRunn Utility ccc cecccscesseesceesceesceeeceseceseeeecesecaecsaecsaecaeeeaeeeaeeeeeseeeeereneees 4 4 Setting LongRun Properties ese ensenen aaen Nee anaE O E eree ananas iae easa 4 4 Product Recovery OD r sat and e Ra E a e ea E ee a EEE E EEE Ee E Ee 4 5 Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD ccccccesecsseesseeseeeseeereeeeeneeeteenseenaes 4 5 Product Recovery CD OPNS sisi sereis t enee oeae ee reer enra E EE EEE aran oE 4 5 Full Disk DIVSREStO e ssf aii oh a a a aa A e a e 4 6 Partition Only Restore e ene essed ceesbensdtehevesurys dee nt oad escadeixteees neesibaneieees 4 7 5 Using the System Drives and Bays Extemal Floppy Diskette Drive scx os e tessa en ones Ree 5 2 Connecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive ceeseesecseeeeceeeeeceseeeeesecseeereneees 5 3 Disconnecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive ccccecceseeesceeeceeseeeeeeteeeseenaes 5 3 External Variable Speed CD ROM Drive ccccccesseessesscesseeseceseeeaecnsecaeeeseeeaeeneeeneeeerenerens 5 3 Using the CD ROM Drive with your NEC Versa Notebook ccsc
31. 8 3 external monitor 8 2 USB port 8 4 Playing back 9 3 Ports DC power B 3 headphones B 3 infrared B 3 microphone B 3 monitor B 3 USB B 3 POST error messages 10 4 Power button 1 10 1 11 meter 3 14 schemes 3 13 sources 2 3 status LED 1 8 Power button pressing 3 15 Power connections 7 3 Power management 3 12 Power options Windows 2000 3 12 Power schemes 3 13 Powering on 2 6 Power on self test POST 3 2 Pressing Power button 3 15 Problem checklist 10 2 Product Recovery CD 4 5 Full Disk restore 4 6 guidelines 4 5 options 4 5 Partition Only restore 4 7 Product Recovery Utility 4 5 Protecting your system 2 12 R Recharging the battery 2 8 Recommended operating environment B 6 Recording 9 2 Release latch battery 1 12 2 9 Removing SO DIMMs 5 11 Replacing the battery pack 2 9 S Scroll lock 1 5 Setting up a healthy work environment A 2 Setup utility legend bar 3 4 using 3 3 Show icon on taskbar 3 15 SO DIMMs features 5 10 Index 3 installing 5 11 removing 5 11 Speaker 1 5 Specifications battery pack B 6 calendar clock B 2 CD ROM drive B 5 diskette drive B 4 hard disk drive B 4 input output facilities B 3 keyboard B 4 PC card slots B 3 power B 5 random access memory B 2 read only memory B 2 speakers B 3 system processor B 2 Standby password 3 15 Start up problems 10 3 Storage requirements 2 13 Switch settings
32. Appropriate AC plug adapter for international voltage requirements m Extra phone cord to access hard to reach wall jacks 7 2 Traveling Tips USB diskette drive if you plan to use diskettes Copy of proof of purchase for your computer and other equipment or customs registration form for customs check Customer support phone numbers for your software m AC extension cord Using Power Connections With the right accessories you can run your NEC Versa almost anywhere Your system self adjusts to various power sources The United States Canada and most of Central and South America use 120 volt alternating current AC Most other countries of the world use 240 volt AC The NEC Versa adapts to voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts There are a few countries with areas that use direct current DC as their main power source You need a DC to AC converter in particular areas of Argentina Brazil India Madeira and South Africa To use your system overseas you need an adapter plug There are several different plugs available worldwide You can buy these at an electronics supply store Getting Through Customs With so many countries in the world you can be sure that there are a variety of customs regulations Plan wisely to get your NEC Versa notebook computer through customs by carrying the appropriate documentation to assure the customs agent that your system is not a recent purchase Travelers are often asked when retu
33. C adapter and power cable that came with your NEC Versa notebook to run your computer on alternating current AC power or to recharge the batteries Use the AC adapter whenever a wall outlet is nearby Getting Started 2 3 Keep the adapter connected whenever possible It charges the battery when it is connected whether the NEC Versa notebook is powered on or off AC adapter A AC Adapter C Power Cable B Adapter Cable A WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or serviceable parts inside Dangerous voltage in the AC adapter can cause serious personal injury or death The AC adapter is intended for use with a computer and must meet EN609050 standards Connecting the AC Adapter Note The AC power cable type that your system uses depends on the country where you are using it Contact the local dealer to purchase the correct power cable Connect the AC adapter as follows 1 Connect the AC adapter cable to the power port on the left side of your NEC Versa notebook 2 4 Getting Started 2 Plug one end of the AC power cable into the AC adapter and the other end into a properly grounded 120 or 240 volt 50 or 60 Hz wall outlet Connecting the AC adapter A Adapter Cable C AC Adapter B AC Power Port D Power Cable A CAUTION Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter Keeping the adapter clear of objects lets the
34. CDs Using the System Drives and Bays 5 3 Use the external CD ROM drive in the following ways Connect the drive to one of the USB ports to load and start programs When connected the CD ROM drive is assigned an available drive letter Note The first time that you connect the CD ROM drive do so before powering on the system Once you install and use the External Drive Connect Utility you can connect the CD ROM drive while the system is powered on For details see the section External Drive Connect Utility later in this chapter The CD ROM drive operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music This allows you to get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video In addition data is read at a variable transfer rate depending on its location The maximum rated speed is generally achieved only when reading the outermost track on a completely filled CD The external CD ROM drive and cable offer the following features which are described after each figure External CD ROM drive left and front A Headphone Jack D Status LED B Volume Control E Play Stop Button C Release Latch F Forward Button Headphone Jack Attach external headphones to listen to your audio CDs For stand alone use only Do not use this headphone jack when the CD ROM drive is connected to your NEC Versa notebook Volume Control Increase or decrease t
35. D B Battery Charging LED Power Status LED This LED lights to indicate the following Lights green when the system power is on Blinks green when the system is in Standby mode Lights yellow blinks when in Standby mode to indicate that battery power is at 8 capacity or less Lights amber blinks when in Standby mode to indicate that battery power is at 3 capacity or less Battery Charging LED lights to indicate battery charging activity Lights amber when the primary battery is charging Blinks amber to indicate an error The primary battery is installed in the battery bay Lights green when the secondary battery is charging Blinks green to indicate an error The secondary battery is connected to the back of the system 1 8 Introducing Your NEC Versa m IR Port Use this infrared IR port to transfer files between your NEC Versa and an IR equipped desktop or notebook computer or to print to an IR capable printer Note Your NEC Versa ships with the IR port disabled For detailed instructions on how to enable the IR port see Chapter 6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Around the Back of the System The battery bay which contains the system s secondary lithium ion Li Ion battery is located at the back of your NEC Versa computer For more detailed information on the battery bay refer to the Getting Started chapter of this user s guide Around the Left Side o
36. Date HiT 2001 Language English US Tabs lt Shift Tabs or lt Enbar sabocts Flald Internal HOG PREME inie EVYE wowo Bool Bagley Devices Both System Mamnory Ep KE Extended Mamary BHE KB CPU Type CPL Type CPL Speed CPU Speed BIOS Version PETT m e Fi Heip Ho SHaci Hem FaFS Change Valuos Fo Setup Defaults Est Exit Balaci Mani Enter Select Bubmeny FTO Sawe and Exit How to Use Setup The Setup utility has a Main Menu window and five top level menus with submenus The menu bar at the top of the Main Menu window lists the following top level menus Main Use the Main menu for basic system configuration For example select Main to set the system time and date set diskette and hard disk parameters or check memory parameters Advanced Use the Advanced menu to set IR serial port I O device configuration LCD panel view and more Security Use this menu to set User and Supervisor passwords password on boot fixed disk boot sector Boot Use this menu to set boot sequence Exit Exits the Setup utility with various save or discard options Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3 3 Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the Setup menu to make the selections or exit the current menu The following table describes the legend keys Setup Key Functions Key Function F1 Provides help for the parameter field being displayed Esc Exits the menu Up or down arrow keys
37. Default is ON Switch 6 Logo select Default is OFF Default switch settings 3 20 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Note The system memory expansion slot is also located here Therefore if you need to install replace SO DIMM modules you might want to do so when the system is already disassembled 1 Replace the memory module bay cover and screw 2 Turn over the system 3 Follow the instructions earlier in this chapter Performing the BIOS Update Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3 21 Using the Operating System and Utilities Microsoft Windows Introduction Transmeta LongRun Utility Product Recovery CD Microsoft Windows Introduction Your NEC Versa comes pre installed with the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system which provides a means of running applications navigating through your file structure and using your notebook computer It offers its own look and tools and employs its own easy to use graphical interface Windows 2000 Windows 2000 gives you the newest features offered by Microsoft including a Desktop with room to maneuver taskbar icons for quick access to installed applications a system performance and monitoring manager enhanced entertainment features and a fully integrated Internet experience Desktop Icons With Windows 2000 the following icons are installed on your desktop My Computer Provides access to drives the control panel network feature
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39. Help button or Help menu item Most applications provide online help If the application doesn t provide these try pressing F1 How do I save a file 3 A You save a file by selecting File then Save from the drop down menu If the file was not previously named you will be prompted for a file name In Windows 2000 you can use up to 255 characters to name a file C 8 Frequently Asked Questions I m having a problem using the IR port What can I do vA Use the taskbar icon to enable the IR port Next enter the BIOS Setup utility to verify that the IR serial port setting contains an available COM port and IRQ setting Check that both the sending and receiving system and device are using the same transmission software If you are transmitting underneath a fluorescent light try repositioning the system and device so that they are not directly under the fluorescent light Reference the IR setup online help for further information Frequently Asked Questions C 9 Glossary A AC adapter A device that connects an NEC Versa notebook computer and an AC wall outlet to provide AC power for running the system and recharging the battery AID conversion The process of converting an analog signal into a digital signal AGP Advanced Graphics Port is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics AGP introduces a point to point channel allowing the graphics controller direct acce
40. Kensington Lock Slot Power Button Slide the Power button forward to power on power off and to resume from Standby mode For more information about the Power button see the following topic Power Button Headphone Jack External Speakers Lets you connect external headphones or speakers to your NEC Versa Plugging in headphones disables the built in system speakers m External Microphone MIC Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic recording or amplification through the unit Plugging in an external microphone disables the built in microphone 1 10 Introducing Your NEC Versa m PC Card Slot Accommodates one type II PC Card These cards are often storage or communication devices such as Static Random Access Memory SRAM Read Only Memory ROM Flash Memory LAN and Small Computer System Interface SCSI m USB Port The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect up to 127 USB equipped peripheral devices printers monitors scanners etc to your NEC Versa m Kensington Lock Slot Provides a connection for an optional Kensington Lock Power Button The Power button is a smart switch meaning that it recognizes when the system is in Standby mode If in Standby mode you cannot power off until you slide the Power button to the right to resume operation The BIOS parameter System Switch must be set to Sleep Put the unit in Standby mode when
41. NEC Versa Series Notebook Computers VERSA DAYLITE ULTRALITE USER S GUIDE NEC MEG COMPUTERS ING Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer The information disclosed in this document including all designs and related materials is the valuable property of NEC Computers Inc hereinafter NEC Computers and or its licensors NEC Computers and or its licensors as appropriate reserve all patent copyright and other proprietary rights to this document including all design manufacturing reproduction use and sales rights thereto except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others The NEC Computers product s discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product However actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC Computers To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice Reproduction of this document or portions thereof without prior written approval of NEC Computers is prohibited As an ENERGY STAR partner NEC Computers Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY
42. RA A 3 Adjtist Your Input Devices senn REARS op hein ae en Re de A 3 Adjust Your Screen or MOnitor ccceecceescesscesecesecesecseecseeeseeeeeeneeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeseeenseeneesaeenaes A 4 Mary Your Workday icin atin a e WA ae on a HR A 5 Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors cccccsscssseseceeeeeeeceeceeceeeneenseenees A 5 B Specifications System Components soseste e e KE E sE eien S EE EESE EEE E i Enies B 2 Memory Mapaes E E ERE oui E E EEE O EE B 7 Interrupt Controllers enr e n E E A E ES A B 8 C Frequently Asked Questions Externa Mousenna an aa ae a a a eee aa eee a C 2 Displaycivcs aeeai ae a a ea ee i C 2 PC CafdSrganinn et tte nr a E A raid alot E T tease ee C 3 Diskette Drivessnica inrter ade Meats oe hs ER ae Ree ES C 3 BOOting eeen na ete ee ise ie ede desteg thc eda shee en ed oss A odo Rate edo R C 5 Power Manageme nt icssicccsaccsccsdassiits cons vovsvacs ie eo e E EAE E e EEE E REE C 5 Miscellaneous emanen eihera nE ioa anaa EL E a aaa e een iek C 7 Glossary Index Regulatory Statements vi Contents Using This Guide The NEC Versa DayLite UltraLite User s Guide gives you the information you need to maximize the use of your NEC Versa notebook computer Read this guide to familiarize yourself with the NEC Versa and its features For specific information see Chapter 1 Introducing Your NEC Versa to acquaint yourself with system hardware Chapter 2 Getting Started for ins
43. adapter cool properly during use Only use the AC adapter that comes with your NEC Versa notebook Although other adapters look similar using them can damage your system Getting Started 2 5 Powering On Your System Power on the system as follows 1 Locate the latch on the front of the unit slide it to the right and raise the LCD panel 2 Locate the Power button and slide it forward to turn on system power For additional information about Power control buttons and power LEDs refer to Chapter 1 Introducing the NEC Versa Note When powering on your NEC Versa notebook running the Windows 2000 operating system you may encounter a warning message suggesting that a problem exists with the hibernation file on your system The warning message is inaccurate To disable this message simply enable hibernate support See the section Windows 2000 Hibernate in Chapter 3 for details about enabling hibernate support Primary Battery Pack The NEC Versa notebook comes with rechargeable Lithium Polymer Li Poly battery behind the LCD panel This battery is not user replaceable Secondary Battery Pack The NEC Versa notebook comes with a secondary rechargeable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack that is easy to install and remove Secondary Lithium lon battery A Battery Connectors B Alignment Grooves 2 6 Getting Started A WARNING To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion adhere to
44. ate diskette you must make the diskette BIOS flash ready Refer to the readme txt file on the diskette before using the diskette Follow these instructions to prepare the BIOS Update Diskette 1 Scan your hard drive for any computer viruses 2 Enable the diskette for write access 3 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3 17 4 Type a install at the DOS prompt and follow the on screen instructions Install bat copies the DOS system files from your hard drive onto the BIOS Update Diskette to make it BIOS flash ready The system prompts you when the process is complete 5 Scan the BIOS Update Diskette for computer viruses The diskette is ready for use Performing the BIOS Update Follow these steps to perform the BIOS update Before you begin be sure to Connect the computer to AC power and power off the computer Configure the Boot Device Setup to boot from a floppy diskette Remove any bootable CDs from the CD ROM drive if connected Document all customized BIOS settings 1 Power on the computer with the diskette in the drive The computer boots and automatically loads the utility A message similar to the following appears The NEC BIOS Update Utility should not be used to modify the BIOS in a Versa system which is docked If your Versa is docked please exit the BIOS Update Utility power down and undock your Versa before running the utility Plug in your AC cable b
45. atile memory O operating system Set of programs that manage the overall operation of the computer overwrite Storing information at a location where information is already stored thus destroying the original information 6 Glossary P page A type of message transmission in which a message is sent or received via modem to a paging device from a computer with paging communications software or telephone parallel interface Interface that communicates multiple data bits at a time parallel printer A printer with a parallel interface parameter A characteristic of a device or system partition Process of dividing mass storage hard disk drive into isolated or separate sections Partitioning a hard drive creates additional logical drives e g a 20 GB hard drive partitioned into three logical drives creates drives C D and E Partitioning facilitates file management by allowing you to isolate the computer s operating system to drive C while storing applications and data files on separate drives D and E also referred to as partitions password A string of characters that the user must enter before the system allows access or system privileges PC Cards A credit card sized peripheral interface standard for portable devices Types of PC Cards also known as PCMCIA cards currently offered by major vendors include fax modems LAN storage cards and wireless communications devices peripheral Input or
46. atteries Mini PCI FCC Registration Numbers If your system has a built in mini PCI modem the FCC registration number of your system is FJE USA 40066 ME E REN 0 0A 2 Regulatory Statements NEC Computers Inc DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We the Responsible Party NEC Computers Inc 15 Business Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 declare that the product NEC Versa DayLite UltraLite is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation
47. boot from the external USB diskette drive 3 A To boot from the diskette drive be sure that you have a diskette in the drive containing operating system files Be sure to check the Boot Device Setup parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility to determine the designated sequence of boot devices See Chapter 3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility See your operating system documentation for information about creating system diskettes Frequently Asked Questions C 3 What happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive 3 A Shutting down your system with a diskette in the diskette drive can damage the data on your diskette and your diskette drive You should remove the diskette before powering off How do I format a diskette Double click on the My Computer icon and then right click click the right hand mouse button on the floppy diskette drive icon Select Format and choose the format process that best suits your needs To format high density 1 44 MB diskettes In DOS type format a and press Enter If you want a bootable diskette type format a s and press Enter What type of diskette do I use in my diskette drive 3 A Your NEC Versa DayLite UltraLite ships with an external 1 44 MB USB diskette drive that uses 3 5 inch high density HD diskettes These diskettes are also called double sided high density DSHD diskettes You can store 1 44 MB of information on these diskettes Your diskette drive can also use
48. cline the agreement the recovery utility exits 5 Inthe NEC Product Recovery Utility screen use the VersaGlide touchpad to choose Partition Only to restore drive C of a multiple partitioned drive to its original factory installed state A CAUTION Choose your restore option carefully to prevent losing data and applications installed on your system If the hard disk is configured with multiple or extended partitions you may have to reinstall some software to restore configuration settings and shared files 6 Read the Warning screen A warning displays indicating that drive C the primary drive partition is about to be erased and formatted It may be necessary to reinstall software to the other drives partitions to reestablish Start Menu links and other configuration requirements stored on drive C 7 Select Continue to proceed to perform a Partition Only restore If you select Back the recovery utility returns to the prior screen which has an exit option If you select Continue a screen with progress bars displays and lets you know the progress of the recovery A CAUTION Do not turn off or disturb the system during the recovery process 4 8 Using the Operating System and Utilities When the recovery process is complete you are prompted to remove the CD from the CD ROM drive and reboot your system Press Enter click Reboot or press Alt R to reboot your system A series of hardware detection scr
49. communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations pursuant to ICES 003 Issue 2 Revision 1 Avis de conformit aux normes du ministere des communications du Canada Cet equipment ne depasse pas les limites de Classe B d mission de bruits radioelectriques pour les appareill numerique lelles que prescribes per le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique elebil por le minisieredes Communications du Canada Regulatory Statements 1 European Community Directive Conformance Statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of laws of the Member States relating to electro magnetic compatibility Th
50. d 6 7 connections 6 7 using Connection Wizard 6 7 Interrupt controllers B 8 IR port 1 9 using 6 8 K Keyboard 1 5 1 6 L LCD panel closing 3 15 display 1 5 features 1 4 Locating memory module bay 5 9 Low battery power 2 7 Low battery alarm 3 14 M Main battery 1 12 2 12 returning to normal state 2 8 Main power source DC power 7 3 Managing system power 3 12 Memory expansion 5 9 map B 7 module bay 1 12 5 9 modules 5 9 Menus Advanced 3 8 Boot 3 11 Exit 3 11 Main 3 5 Security 3 10 Microphone 1 5 9 3 MIDI files 9 4 Mini PCI LAN 6 5 Mixing 9 3 Monitor port 1 9 1 10 turning off 3 13 Multimedia applications 9 5 digital files 9 4 microphone 9 3 MIDI files 9 4 mixing 9 3 playing back 9 3 recording 9 2 Index 2 using animation files 9 5 using external speakers 9 4 using headphones 9 4 using internal speakers 9 4 N NEC VersaGlide 1 5 NEC Computers email fax 11 4 FTP site 11 3 support services 11 4 web site 11 3 Num lock 1 5 Numeric keypad 1 7 O Operating status LEDs 1 5 Operating systems Windows 2000 4 2 Optional battery 2 12 P Partition Only restore 4 7 Password Standby 3 15 PC Card Slot 1 11 PC cards 6 2 communication cards 6 2 inserting a card 6 4 removing a card 6 4 slots 1 10 6 3 storage 6 3 Type II 6 2 Type II extended 6 2 Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI 1 3 Peripheral devices using audio
51. d PC Card support As a multimedia system your NEC Versa also provides the tools needed to create and present impressive images using video clips and sound NEC Versa notebook computer To get comfortable with your notebook read the following sections and take a tour around your system Around the Front of the System The NEC Versa is compact with features on every side First look at the front of the NEC Versa The following sections describe front features beginning with the liquid crystal display LCD panel Introducing Your NEC Versa 1 3 LCD Panel Your NEC Versa comes with a 10 4 inch color Thin Film Transistor TFT display that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position To adjust the viewing angle gently tilt the LCD panel into position The primary battery is located behind the display The Versa UltraLite has an Extended Graphics Array XGA backlit panel The Versa DayLite has a TFT Super Video Graphics Array SVGA reflective panel To adjust the LCD panel brightness press the Fn F8 and Fn F9 functions keys For more details about using the system s function keys see the topic later in this chapter Keyboard Panel Base Unit The base unit of your NEC Versa offers the following features described after the figure A CAUTION After extended use the surface of the base unit below the keyboard may become hot to the touch LCD panel and base unit A Operating Status LEDs D
52. d be 90 or more Your seat depth should allow your lower back to comfortably contact the backrest Make sure that the backs of your lower legs do not press against the front of the chair m Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle between your thighs and lower legs is 90 or more m Place your feet flat on the floor Only use a footrest when attempts to adjust your chair and workstation fail to keep your feet flat Be sure that you have adequate clearance between the top of your thighs and the underside of your workstation Use armrests or forearm supports to support your forearms If adjustable the armrests or forearm supports should initially be lowered while all the other adjustments discussed in this appendix are made Once all these adjustments are completed raise the armrests or adjust the forearm supports until they touch the forearms and allow the shoulder muscles to relax Adjust Your Input Devices Note the following points when positioning your notebook computer or any external input devices Position your keyboard directly in front of you Avoid reaching when using your keyboard or mouse Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A 3 m If you use a mouse position it at the same height as the keyboard and next to the keyboard Keep your wrists straight and use your entire arm when moving a mouse Do not grasp the mouse tightly Grasp the mouse lightly and loosely m Adjust the keyboard height so
53. d cannot be changed from BIOS Setup Example 63488 KB Displays the processor type This field is read only and cannot be changed from BIOS Setup Displays the processor speed This field is read only and cannot be changed from BIOS Setup Example 600 MHz Displays the BIOS revision number This field is read only and cannot be changed from the BIOS Setup Example 1 0F 3707 6211 149A 0100 Enabled Disabled 3 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Internal HDD Submenu Items Menu Item Settings default is bold Type Cylinders Heads Sectors Maximum Capacity Multi Sector Transfers Auto None User When set to Auto the values for Cylinders Heads Sectors and Maximum Capacity as read only When set to Auto the BIOS detects what the drive is capable of not the translation mechanism that was used to format the drive If a drive is run in a mode other than the mode in which it was partitioned and formatted unpredictable results may occur including data loss When set to None informs the system to ignore this drive When set to User allows the manual entry of all fields described next When Type is Auto value in the Cylinders field is auto detected and field is read only When Type is Auto value in Heads field is auto detected and field is read only When Type is Auto value in Sectors field is auto detected and field is read only This field is read only and cannot be c
54. d commands H hard disk A rigid magnetic storage device that provides fast access to stored data hardware The electrical and mechanical parts from which a computer is made hertz Hz A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second hot key Combination of two or three keys that you press simultaneously for a particular function input output I O The process of transferring data between the computer and external devices IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics A hard disk drive type that has controller electronics built into the drive and delivers high throughput 4 Glossary infrared Technology that uses infrared waves to communicate data between the IR equipped devices without the use of cables The IR port on the NEC Versa is Infrared Data Association IrDA compatible interface A connection that enables two devices to communicate interrupt A special control signal from an I O device that diverts the attention of the microprocessor from the program to a special address K kilobyte KB 1024 bytes L LAN Local Area Network LCD Liquid Crystal Display An LCD consists of a thin sandwich of two glass plates with sealed edges containing nematic liquid crystal material that forms the screen image Versa displays are LCD type load To copy a program into the computer s memory from a storage device megabyte MB 1 048 576 bytes memory Electronic storage area in a computer that retains
55. device waveform A graphic representation of a sound wave as displayed on an oscilloscope which converts sound waves into electronic signals write To record or store information to a storage device 10 Glossary X XGA Extended Graphics Array This high resolution graphics standard supports 800 x 600 1024 x 768 pixels and up to 16 million simultaneous colors XGA also supports non interlaced monitors Z Zoomed Video A direct high speed connection between the video audio and graphics subsystems within the computer that provides the high quality path required for smooth video playback or TV tuner transmission Zoomed Video technology allows data transfer directly between a PC Card and VGA controller allowing notebook computers to connect via PC Card to real time multimedia devices such as video cameras Glossary 11 Index A AC adapter 7 3 connecting 2 4 using 2 3 AC Power port 1 9 ACPI 3 12 advanced power settings 3 15 alarms 3 14 hibernation 2 6 3 15 power meter 3 14 power schemes 3 13 Advanced graphics Port 1 3 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 3 12 Advanced power settings 3 15 Alarm 3 14 critical battery 3 14 low battery 3 14 Audio AVI files 9 2 MIDI files 9 2 WAV files 9 2 B Battery bay 1 9 charging 2 11 charging LED 1 8 CMOS 2 12 extending life 2 8 handling 2 8 inserting 2 10 main 2 12 optional 2 12 precautions 2 11 recharging precaut
56. e C 6 Frequently Asked Questions What is a time out A time out is the amount of time your system or a particular component is S Miscellaneous How do I set the time and date 3 A You can change the time and date in Windows 2000 as follows Double click the time in the lower right corner of the screen m Change the date and time as needed How do I speed up my application 3 A If the application you are using runs really slow close any other applications you are not using this should speed things up If your application still runs slow you might consider installing additional memory See Memory Modules in Chapter 5 If upgrading after initial purchase one or more of the memory modules provided with the system may have to be replaced with Also refer to your operating system s documentation for tips on optimizing system performance Frequently Asked Questions C 7 Why do I get a message Insufficient memory when I run some games I have 64 MB of memory The Insufficient memory refers to the 640 kilobytes of DOS base memory Since there are drivers being loaded at power on the amount of memory can be lower than the game requires Contact the game manufacturer and request advice to create a boot disk This loads only the drivers necessary to run the game How do I find help in a Windows application 3 A If you need help in a Windows application click on a
57. e adapter available at most electronics supply stores A WARNING Use only an industry standard phone line cord when connecting the internal modem Connecting the Internal Modem Follow these steps to connect an RJ 11 telephone cable to the internal modem 1 Locate the RJ 11 telephone cable that ships with your NEC Versa notebook Each end of the cable has an RJ 11 connector that plugs into a standard telephone outlet 2 Locate the RJ 11 port on the left side of your system and open the cover 3 Carefully plug the RJ 11 telephone cable into the RJ 11 port Connecting the RJ 11 telephone cable 4 Connect the other end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into an analog phone jack Now you are ready to configure your modem for Internet or email access Communicating with Your NEC Versa Internet Connections Your NEC Versa system is equipped with the Microsoft Windows operating system to provide a fully integrated Internet experience Use the Internet Connection Wizard on your desktop to configure your system for email and Internet access Sign up for a new account or configure your system to use an existing account The Internet Connection Wizard offers the following choices Sign up for a new Internet account Take advantage of the Microsoft Internet Referral Service Transfer an existing Internet account m Manually configure an Internet account or connect through a local area network LAN Before using
58. e disc by wiping it with a soft cloth Gently brush the cloth from the center of the disc toward the edge A CAUTION Avoid using benzene paint thinner record cleaner static repellent or any other chemical on the disc Chemicals and cleaners can damage the disc 5 8 Using the System Drives and Bays Hard Disk Drive Your NEC Versa notebook comes equipped with an internal fixed 2 5 inch 9 5mm hard disk drive with a capacity of either 10 or 20 GB depending on your system configuration When you power on your system for the first time the hard disk drive contains the Windows operating system and some resident drivers and utilities If for some reason your hard disk drive becomes unreadable use the Product Recovery CD to restore your system to its initial installation state For details about using the Product Recovery CD see Chapter 4 Using the Operating System and Utilities Memory Modules Your NEC Versa computer comes standard with 64 megabytes MB of random access memory RAM on the motherboard You can increase system memory to a maximum of 192 MB with a 128 MB memory module in the memory module bay A CAUTION Only install NEC Computers supplied approved memory module options to ensure proper functionality of your NEC Versa notebook computer Contact your NEC Computers dealer for information about available NEC supplied approved memory modules A CAUTION Before handling any internal componen
59. e of display screen used in desktop monitors It forms the screen image using tiny dots called pixels See also LCD cursor A movable image on the display screen that indicates where the next entered data appears D default A value option or setting that the computer automatically selects until you direct it otherwise digital audio Recorded sounds such as speech and sound effects These are played back by the audio circuit s Digital to Analog Converter DAC digital sound A description of a sound wave that consists of binary numbers digitizing The process of converting an analog signal into a digital representation diskette A thin flexible platter coated with a magnetic material for storing information diskette drive A magnetic drive that writes on and retrieves data from a diskette E enhanced VGA A video interface that offers more colors or higher resolution than VGA Glossary 3 extended RAM The area of RAM above the first megabyte of memory in the system available for enhancing system performance F FIR Fast Infrared an infrared technology that sends data at 4 0 Mbit second 4 million bits per second FM synthesis A technique for synthesizing sound that uses a combination of modulated sine waves to produce different waveforms function key The set of keys on the keyboard usually F1 through F12 that let you get help and error message information or quickly select frequently use
60. e stored in digital form Analog audio signals from sources such as tape cassettes or music CDs must be digitized before being recorded and stored on disk You can make microphone level recordings on your NEC Versa computer using the internal microphone or an external microphone plugged into the microphone jack on the front of the system Note When using the built in microphone make sure the speaker volume is turned down before using the microphone or feedback may occur The following procedure describes how to record using the Microsoft Sound Recorder and an external microphone plugged into the NEC Versa notebook 1 To record using an external microphone attach an external microphone to the microphone port 2 Go to Start Programs Accessories Entertainment and select Sound Recorder 3 Specify the default sound quality before you record Select Audio Properties from the Sound recorder edit menu m Use the Effects menu to adjust recording volume device and quality settings Select File New from the Sound Recorder menu bar Click the Record button solid round dot to begin recording Click the Stop button solid rectangle to stop recording Select File Save As from the Sound Recorder menu bar o N O UP Name and save your file You can play your recording in Sound Recorder or in Windows Media Player See the section Playing Back later in this chapter 9 2 Using Multimedia Note Before recordin
61. ect one of the Advanced menu options and press Enter to select a submenu Items with grayed out text are not available Explanations of each Advanced menu item are in the following table 3 8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility A CAUTION Setting items on this menu to incorrect values can cause your system to malfunction Advanced Menu Menu Item Settings default is bold BootUp Num Lock PS 2 Mouse LCD Panel View Expansion BootUp Message Summary Screen Silent Boot I O Device Configuration On Board Device Configuration USB Device LockOn LockOff Selects the state for Num Lock at power on Enabled Disabled Enabled forces the PS 2 mouse port to be enabled regardless of whether a mouse is present Disabled prevents any installed PS 2 mouse from functioning but frees up IRQ 12 Enabled Disabled Disabled reduces the panel view in some video modes Enabled expands the panel view The enabled setting sometimes affects graphic quality Enabled Disabled Disabled suppresses the logo screen during boot Disabled Enabled When set to Enabled information about the system s configuration is displayed onscreen during boot Disabled Enabled Black When set to Enabled the logo screen appears during boot Disabled causes the POST messages to appear during boot Black causes the screen to remain black during boot Press Enter to bring up the I O Device Configuration submenu to co
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63. eens display the system reboots and the Windows Setup screen appears Follow the on screen instructions to set up Windows You are required to reenter your Microsoft license number Using the Operating System and Utilities 4 9 Using the System Drives and Bays External Floppy Diskette Drive External Variable Speed CD ROM Drive a Hard Disk Drive Memory Modules External Floppy Diskette Drive The NEC Versa notebook ships with a standard 3 5 inch 1 44 MB external floppy diskette drive and cable Use the floppy diskette drive to install applications create a BIOS update diskette or simply copy files to and from your NEC Versa notebook computer Connect the drive to one of the USB ports When connected the floppy diskette drive is assigned the letter a The external floppy diskette drive offers the following features which are described after the figure External floppy diskette drive and cable FLS A Status LED D Floppy Diskette Drive B Floppy Diskette Drive Bay E Floppy Diskette Drive Cable C Eject Button F USB Port Connector m Status LED Lights to indicate drive activity Floppy Diskette Drive Use the cable provided to attach this drive to your system m Eject Button Press this button to eject remove a diskette from the floppy diskette drive Floppy Diskette Drive Bay Insert your floppy diskettes in this bay m Floppy Diskette Drive Cable Use this cable
64. eep codes occur during POST check the items in the Problem Checklist at the start of this chapter verify that all the hardware is set up properly and securely connected and try rebooting If you still get a beep code go to the section If You Need Assistance at the end of this chapter Beep Codes are listed in the table that follows Beep Codes Number of Beeps Error Description 1 Refresh Failure The memory refresh circuitry on the motherboard is faulty 2 Parity Error Parity error in the first 64 KB of memory 3 Base 64 KB Memory Memory failure in the first 64 KB Failure 4 Timer Not Operational Memory failure in the first 64 KB of memory or Timer 1 on the motherboard is not functioning 10 6 Solving System Problems Beep Codes Number of Beeps Error Description 5 Processor Failure The CPU on the motherboard generated an error 6 Gate A20 Failure The keyboard controller may be bad The BIOS cannot switch to protected mode 7 Processor Exception The CPU generated an exception Interrupt Error interrupt 8 Display Memory The system video adapter is either Read Write Error missing or its memory is faulty This is not a fatal error 9 ROM Checksum Error The ROM checksum value does not match the value encoded in the BIOS 10 CMOS Shutdown The shutdown register for CMOS Register Read Write RAM failed Error 11 Cache Error External The external cache is faulty Cache Bad If You Need
65. efore restarting the flash utility 2 Press Enter to continue The utility checks the currently installed BIOS version and the diskette s BIOS version The Main menu appears 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Display BIOS Version option on the Main Menu Use this option to check the currently installed BIOS version and the version of the new replacement BIOS Press any key to return to the Main menu 4 Highlight the Install New BIOS option and press Enter 5 Press Y and then press Enter After a brief pause a message appears telling you to remove the diskette from the drive 6 Remove the diskette and press any key to continue The utility updates the BIOS 7 Power off your computer The next time you power on your computer you will have the latest NEC Versa computer BIOS revision level 3 18 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 8 Power on your computer A CMOS Checksum message appears and prompts you to press F1 to enter Setup 9 Press F1 to enter Setup and restore the default parameter settings 10 Be sure to modify any custom settings that you may have configured 11 Disable the BIOS flash switch Change switch 5 back to OFF after completing the BIOS update For details about enabling and disabling the BIOS flash switch see the section earlier in this chapter Enabling the BIOS Flash Switch Configuring the Switch Settings Some system settings are set through DIP switches The six posit
66. eral devices per port to your NEC Versa notebook computer These peripherals may include a digital camera scanner printer CD ROM drive modem mouse keyboard telephone or game device USB devices called USB hubs can serve as connection ports for other USB peripherals Only one device needs to be plugged into your NEC Versa notebook Additional peripherals can be connected in a daisy chain configuration where one device is connected to another in a series Up to 127 devices can be connected together in this way A CAUTION Connecting USB devices to your system may reduce battery life Always connect your system to an AC power source before connecting USB devices Connect an external USB device to your system as follows 1 Locate either of the USB port covers on your system and open the cover door s 2 Plug in up to 127 USB devices per port to optimize your notebook possibilities Connecting USB devices A USB Connector B USB Port 8 4 Using External Devices Using Multimedia Audio m Video Multimedia Applications Audio The NEC Versa notebook provides entertainment level sound quality with its internal mono speaker or by plugging stereo speakers or headphones into the external speaker headphone jack It handles MIDI files and digital audio files recognizing WAV MID and AVI formats The system is 3D stereo Sound Blaster PRO compatible Recording All information on a computer must b
67. erface MIDI lets you enhance a presentation by adding computer generated music and sound effects Using MIDI you can purchase a wide range of public domain and commercial recordings in MIDI format MIDI files require only a fraction of the storage space of digital audio files Video The NEC Versa UltraLite XGA display panels have a high resolution capability of 1024 x 768 pixels and the Versa DayLite SVGA has a high resolution capability of 800 x 600 pixels Use the Windows Media Player on your NEC Versa notebook to run full motion full screen MPEG video For details about using the Windows Media Player refer to the section earlier in this chapter Playing Back Using Digital Video Files With commercial video capture hardware and application software you can plug any video device including VCRs camcorders and laser disc players into your NEC Versa notebook and record motion graphics to your hard drive Use the system s USB port or PC Card slot depending on the video capture hardware and software that you purchase separately to plug in the external video device You can even use a video frame grabber and store a stream of grabbed stills on your hard disk 9 4 Using Multimedia Using Animation Files You can create a dynamic presentation using an animation application Animation can illustrate a concept drive home an important point or command attention Graphics animation can add punch to a presentation with an
68. es This port is sometimes referred to as the serial port S scanner An optical device that reads printed material and converts it to a computer screen image serial interface An interface that communicates information one bit at a time 8 Glossary serial printer A printer with a serial interface SIR Serial Infrared an infrared technology that sends data at 2 4 Mbit second 2 400 000 bits per second SO DIMM Small outline dual inline Memory Module A small circuit board that holds memory chips A dual in line memory module DIMM has a 64 bit path software Programs that run on a computer such as operating systems word processors and spreadsheets SP DIF Sony and Philips Digital Interconnect Format SP DIF enables a computer system to produce digital audio output through the use of an optical output cable to an optical disk device Standby mode A state of power management that puts the system to sleep Standby mode shuts down all devices in the system while retaining data and system status SVGA Super Video Graphics Array Graphics technology that supports up to 256 or more colors and a graphics resolution of 800 x 600 pixels system board The main printed circuit board inside the system unit into which other boards and major chip components such as the system microprocessor are connected s video Short for super video a technology for transmitting video signals over a cable by divid
69. es may require a long distance or international call Microsoft Internet Explorer Provides your default internet program Also access Internet Explorer under Start Programs Internet Explorer Taskbar Icons With Windows 2000 three icons appear on the taskbar Use the cursor to hover over the icon and display its function right click the icon to display its menu options or double click the icon to launch it The following icons normally appear on the left side of the Windows 2000 taskbar m Internet Explorer Allows you to browse the internet or view local HTML files Also access Internet Explorer under Start Programs Internet Explorer Microsoft Outlook Express Provides your default email program with secure and personalized features for email and newsgroup communication Also access Outlook Express under Start Programs Outlook Express Show Desktop Minimizes all active screens to display your desktop Using the Operating System and Utilities 4 3 Transmeta LongRun Utility The Crusoe processor that powers your NEC Versa notebook is equipped with the LongRun power management utility This utility automatically adjusts the clock speed and voltage of the processor based on the needs of the application If the system is in an idle state or doing processing that doesn t require faster clock speeds it automatically lowers to 300MHz If the system is completing more demanding tasks it adjusts up to fu
70. es of power management The power management states occur automatically based on the system s default settings or manually when invoked Settings are configurable to occur while on battery power or AC power The Windows 2000 ACPI power management states include LCD timeout manages power at the lowest level by shutting down the LCD Standby also known as Save to RAM STR Standby manages power by saving your current working environment to memory and shutting down most system devices Conserves more power than an LCD timeout m Hibernate also known as save to disk or save to file STF manages power by saving the current working environment to an area on your hard disk then powering off your system Conserves the most battery power Recognizing the Windows 2000 Power Management States It is important to recognize your system s behavior when in each of these power management states The following table describes the system behavior for each power management state Windows 2000 Power Management Behavior LCD Timeout Standby STR Hibernate STF Default Setting Manually Invoke System behavior Resume 2 Minutes DC power 5 Minutes DC power 15 Minutes AC power 20 minutes AC power Close LCD panel Go to Start Shutdown Standby LCD panel is blank LCD panel is blank Status LED lights Status LED blinks green green Press any key Press Power button 30 minutes after Standby
71. es yellow in standby When your system is in a low battery status do one of the following Power off the system remove the secondary battery pack and replace it with a fully charged battery Getting Started 2 7 Leave the battery in the system and connect your NEC Versa notebook to the AC adapter and a wall outlet If you connect the system to AC power and keep the system within standard operating temperatures the batteries recharge in approximately 4 5 hours when off and 8 hours when on Returning the Battery to its Normal State To return the battery to its normal state try the following Remove and then reinstall the battery Reinstall the battery in your NEC Versa notebook and fully recharge the battery to 100 Extending Battery Life While on the road it is important to be aware of the simple things you can do to extend the life of the system s main battery One way is to keep the brightness setting low Use the Fn F8 and Fn F9 function keys to control the brightness Battery Handling Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery Use only the battery designed for your NEC Versa system Mixing other manufacturers batteries or using a combination of very old and new batteries can deteriorate battery and equipment performance Turn off power to the system after use Keeping system power on can degrade battery performance and shorten battery life Clean the battery connectors with a d
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74. f the System The left side of your NEC Versa notebook offers the following features which are described after the figure Left side features A AC Power Port D RJ 11 Jack B Vent E USB Port C External Monitor Video Port F LAN Cable Jack m AC Power Port Attaches the NEC Versa to a power source such as the AC adapter Vent Allows your system to cool properly and maintain a safe operating temperature m External Monitor Video Port Use this port to attach an external monitor to your NEC Versa You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or run either alone m RJ 11 Jack Connects the internal modem to an analog telephone line Introducing Your NEC Versa 1 9 USB Port The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect up to 127 USB equipped peripheral devices printers monitors scanners etc to your NEC Versa m LAN Cable Jack optional If your system has this feature it will have shipped with a LAN adapter cable to connect the jack to a local area network LAN A CAUTION Always keep the vents unobstructed to allow proper system cooling Around the Right Side of the System The right side of the NEC Versa notebook offers the features which are described after the figure Right side features A Headphone Jack External Speakers D PC Card Slot B External Microphone Jack E USB Port C Power Button F
75. fecting the extended partition s Partition Only formats drive C of a multiple partitioned drive and restores drive C to its initial installation state To use the Partition Only option drive C must be equal to or greater than I GB Additional partitions e g drives D E etc remain intact Note Use the Partition Only restore option if your hard disk is partitioned into two or more partitions drives m Exit Exits the NEC Product Recovery utility Full Disk Drive Restore If your preinstalled software becomes unusable and you cannot boot from the hard disk use the Product Recovery utility to restore your system to its initial shipping configuration The Full Disk Drive restore option erases the hard disk completely before reinstalling the files A CAUTION The Full Disk Drive restore option deletes all files on the hard drive and replaces them with the original factory installed files Only use the Full Disk Drive restore option if the preinstalled software is unusable Use the Product Recovery utility to perform a Full Disk Drive restore as follows 1 Check the Product Recovery CD title and make sure that it is the correct CD for your NEC Versa computer and operating system 2 Power off your system before connecting the external CD ROM drive to your NEC Versa 3 Put the CD into the CD ROM drive tray close the drive door and power on your system 4 Read the License Agreement screen that appears
76. g from the external CD ROM drive to the internal hard disk drive disable the internal microphone To disable the internal microphone go to Start Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control Choose Options Properties and remove the check from the Microphone box in the Show the following controls window Microphone Mixing You can capture and record sounds through the internal microphone on the NEC Versa or through an external microphone that connects to the system through the microphone port You can record voice overs for narration reminders or special instructions See Recording explained earlier in this chapter for details about recording sound with the microphone With the Microsoft Sound Recorder on your NEC Versa notebook you can mix data from two separate WAV files to create a new sound file You can also mix the microphone volume to create soft background sounds to accompany a voice over or another more prominent sound Mixing lets you blend digital and MIDI audio files to get the final high quality soundtrack you want See the online help that is available with the Sound Recorder for more information Playing Back You can play back your recorded soundtrack through stereo headphones the internal NEC Versa notebook mono speaker or external stereo speakers You can play WAV and MID files as well as CD audio Adjust the volume through the software or with the Fn F10 Fn F11 function keys Play audio
77. g posture periodically and keep your hands and wrists warm Note For more information on workstation setup see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations ANSI HFS Standard No 100 1988 The Human Factors Society Inc P O Box 1369 Santa Monica California 90406 Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Pre existing conditions that may cause or make some people more susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders include the following hereditary factors vascular disorders obesity nutritional deficiencies e g Vitamin B deficiency endocrine disorders e g diabetes hormonal imbalances connective tissue disorders e g arthritis prior trauma to the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back or legs prior musculoskeletal disorders aging fluid retention due to pregnancy poor physical conditioning and dietary habits and other conditions Psychosocial factors associated with these disorders include workplace stress poor job satisfaction lack of support by management and or lack of control over one s work Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A 5 Contact a doctor if you experience pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr David Rempel of the University of Califo
78. ging System Power Updating the BIOS Configuring the Switch Settings Introducing BIOS Setup Your NEC Versa DayLite UltraLite computer comes with a hardware program called BIOS Setup that allows you to view and set system parameters BIOS Setup also allows you to set password features that protect your system from unauthorized use Use BIOS Setup to set the current time and date m customize your operating system to reflect your computer hardware m secure your system with a password Entering BIOS Setup Access the BIOS utility at power on Just press F2 when the following prompt appears Press lt F2 gt to Enter Setup When you press F2 to enter BIOS Setup the system interrupts the Power On Self Test POST and displays the current CMOS RAM settings If the system detects an error during POST it prompts you with a double beep and a message Press lt F1 gt to resume If you press F1 the system enters BIOS Setup automatically If you want to fix the error carefully read the error message that appears above the prompt taking notes if you want and press F2 You will see this message if your CMOS battery becomes fully discharged 3 2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Main Menu After you press F2 the system displays the BIOS Setup Main Menu screen similar to the following Main Setup Menu Proms BiS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time ERCEL Hem Specitio Help System
79. h repetitive activities improper work environments and incorrect work habits Examples of musculoskeletal disorders that may be associated with certain forms of repetitive activities include carpal tunnel syndrome tendinitis tenosynovitis de Quervain s tenosynovitis and trigger finger as well as other nerve tendon and muscle disorders A WARNING Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury To reduce your risk of injury set up and use your computer in the manner described in this appendix Although some studies have shown an association between increasing hours of keyboard use and the development of some musculoskeletal disorders it is still unclear whether working at a computer causes such disorders Some doctors believe that using the keyboard and mouse may aggravate existing musculoskeletal disorders Note Contact a doctor if you experience pain tenderness swelling burning cramping stiffness throbbing weakness soreness tingling and or numbness in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back and or legs Some people are more susceptible to developing these disorders due to pre existing conditions or psychosocial factors see Pre existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors later in the appendix To reduce your risk of developing these disorders follow the instructions in this appendix If you experience discomfort while working at your computer or afterwards
80. hanged from BIOS Setup Example 10056 MB Disabled 2 4 8 16 sectors Determines the number of sectors per block for multi sector transfers When Type is Auto value in Multi Sector Transfers field is auto detected and field is read only Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3 7 Internal HDD Submenu Items Menu Item Settings default is bold LBA Mode Control 32 Bit I O Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode Enabled Disabled When Enabled is selected it causes logical block addressing to be used in place of cylinders heads and sectors When Type is set to Auto the value in the LBA Mode field is auto detected and the field is read only Disabled Enabled When Enabled allows 32 bit data transfers Standard Fast PIO1 Fast PIO2 Fast PIO3 Fast PIO4 Fast PIO3 DMA1 Fast PIO4 DMA2 Selects the method for moving data to and from the drive When Type is set to Auto the value in the field is auto detected and the field is read only Disabled Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Selects the Ultra DMA Mode for moving data to and from the drive Autotype the drive to select the optimum transfer mode When Type is set to Auto the value in the field is auto detected and the field is read only Advanced Menu Choose the Advanced menu by selecting Advanced in the legend bar on the Main menu screen Other Advanced menu options are available by selecting submenus Use the arrow keys to sel
81. he volume of your audio CDs m Release Latch Use this latch to open the cover of the CD ROM drive and insert or remove a compact disc 5 4 Using the System Drives and Bays Status LED Lights green when powered on or connected to the NEC Versa notebook Lights amber during data read operations Do not eject the CD or turn off the NEC Versa notebook when the indicator lights amber m Play Stop Button Use this button to start or stop your compact discs Forward Button Use this button to advance the playback of your compact disc one track at a time External CD ROM drive right and rear A CD ROM Drive Connector CD ROM Drive Connector Attach the CD ROM drive cable to this connector to use the drive with your NEC Versa system CD ROM drive cable A USB Connector B CD ROM Cable Connectors USB Cable Connectors Use the connector to attach the cable to either USB port on the NEC Versa system CD ROM Drive Cable Attach to the CD ROM drive Using the System Drives and Bays 5 5 Using the CD ROM Drive with your NEC Versa Notebook Follow these steps to connect to and use the external CD ROM drive with your NEC Versa notebook computer 1 Power off your NEC Versa notebook 2 Locate the external CD ROM drive and cable that ship with your system 3 Attach the USB connector to either USB port on the system Connecting the CD ROM drive A CD ROM Connector C
82. hy work setting Appendix B Specifications to review NEC Versa system specifications Using This Guide vii m Appendix C Frequently Asked Questions FAQs for a look at questions that users commonly ask and the answers to those questions Text Setup To make this guide as easy to use as possible text is set up as follows m Warnings cautions and notes have the following format A WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life A CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software Note Notes give particularly important information about whatever is being described Names of keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard for example Ctrl Alt or Enter Text that you must type or keys that you must press are presented in bold type For example type dir and press Enter Related Documents See the NEC Versa DayLite UltraLite Quick Setup sheet to help get your system up and running viii Using This Guide Introducing Your NEC Versa Before You Begin About Your NEC Versa Notebook Around the Front of the System Around the Back of the System Around the Left Side of the System Around the Right Side of the System Around the Bottom of the System Before You Begin This manual is the user s guide for both the NEC Versa UltraLite and Versa DayLite notebook computers All informati
83. ications are still using the card If all applications using the card are closed services for that card are shut down You receive a message saying that it is safe to remove the card 3 Press the button on the side of the PC Card in the slot 6 4 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Mini PCI LAN Your NEC Versa system may ship with an internal Mini PCI LAN that allows you to connect your system to a local area network The internal LAN is a 10 100Base TX interface that supports both Wake on LAN and Network Boot functions Connecting the Mini PCI LAN The mini PCI LAN ships with a LAN adapter cable that is designed with a LAN port connector and an RJ 45 connector Follow these steps to take advantage of the internal mini PCI LAN 1 Locate the LAN port jack on the left side of the system and open the port cover 2 Connect the LAN port connector to the LAN port jack 3 Connect the RJ 45 connector at the other end of the LAN adapter cable to an RJ 45 cable Connecting the Mini PCI LAN A LAN Cable Jack C RJ 45 Connector B LAN Adapter Cable Connector D LAN RJ 45 Cable 4 Connect the RJ 45 cable to a local area network Communicating with Your NEC Versa 6 5 Internal Modem Your NEC Versa system ships with a V 90 internal modem that allows you to connect to the Internet send a fax or access your email Note When using a modem outside the U S and Canada you might need an international telephon
84. ile the hard disk is being accessed When using the AC adapter make sure the power source falls within the system s compatible range of 100 240 volts and 50 or 60 Hz AC Never use the AC adapter if the voltage falls outside of this range Watch for this when traveling to other countries Turn computer power off before attaching or removing non plug and play devices Do not push any foreign objects into the connectors and slots Do not set the computer on top of a magnetized area Doing so can destroy the data on your hard disk drive Some airline tray tables are magnetic Avoid using the computer or AC adapter for extended periods in direct sunlight Do not use the system in humid or dusty environments Turn computer power off before cleaning it Avoid exposing the NEC Versa notebook or AC adapter to extreme changes in temperature or humidity If it is unavoidable allow your NEC Versa notebook to adjust to room temperature before use When cleaning the system use a soft clean dry cloth Avoid wiping the display surface with abrasive material including rough fabric Do not use a cleaning solution this may damage the notebook s plastic If the AC adapter becomes extremely hot unplug the adapter and let it cool Keep the AC adapter away from the IR ports Getting Started 2 13 Storage Requirements Store the computer and AC adapter in an environment that meets the following conditions A CAUTION If the temperatu
85. iled POST Contact your NEC Computers service representative for service Interrupt channel 2 failed POST Contact your NEC Computers service representative for service The BIOS can read the diskette in the disk drive but cannot boot the computer Use another boot diskette The keyboard lock on the computer is engaged The computer must be unlocked to continue There is a timing problem with the keyboard Set the Keyboard option in Setup to Not Installed to skip the keyboard POST routines There is an error in the keyboard connector Contact your NEC Computers representative for service Solving System Problems 10 5 Post Error Messages Message Resolution Off Board Parity Error On Board Parity Error Parity Error Parity error in an expansion slot Contact your NEC Computers service representative to be sure that the memory module is installed correctly The error format is OFF BOARD PARITY ERROR ADDR HEX XXXX XXXX is the hex address where the error occurred Parity error in system board memory Contact your NEC Computers service representative for service Parity error in system memory at an unknown address Contact your NEC Computers service representative for service Beep Codes Fatal errors that occur during POST are communicated through a series of beeps All beep code errors except beep code 8 are fatal errors and do not allow the system to continue to boot If b
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87. information and programs A computer has two types of memory read only memory ROM and random access memory RAM menu A video display of programs or options Glossary 5 microprocessor A semiconductor central processing unit that is the principal component of a microcomputer Usually contained on a single chip that includes an arithmetic logic unit control logic and control memory unit MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard serial bus digital interface designed to connect electronic musical devices MIDI has no innate sound of its own MIR Medium Infrared an infrared technology that sends data at 1 152 Mbit second 1 152 000 bits per second mode A method of operation for example the NEC Versa operates in either normal or power saving modes modem MOdulator DEModulator A device that links computers over a telephone line MPEG The MPEG Moving Pictures Experts Group standard is used to encode motion images The MPEG player program in Windows lets you play back MPEG files multimedia Integrated forms of media such as sound text graphics and video N nonvolatile memory Storage media that retains its data when system power is turned off Nonvolatile memory in the Versa is a complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS chip which is backed up by an internal battery The backup battery preserves the clock calendar data and system configuration parameters stored in CMOS See vol
88. ing the video information into two separate signals one for color and the other for brightness When sent to a television s video produces sharper images and superior color definition T TFT Thin Film Transistor A type of LCD color screen that supports up to 16 8 million colors Glossary 9 U USB Universal Serial Bus This external bus standard supports the connection of up to 127 peripheral devices such as mice modems and keyboards USB supports plug and play installation on some systems V VersaGlide A small touch sensitive pad used as a pointing device on your NEC Versa notebook computer With the VersaGlide you can move your finger along the pad to move the cursor or simulate a mouse click by tapping the pad VGA Video Graphics Array Graphics technology that supports up to 256 colors and a graphics resolution of 640 by 480 pixels volatile memory Storage media that loses its data when system power is turned off Standard memory and memory that you add to the Versa are volatile memory See nonvolatile memory WwW warm boot Process of resetting the computer without turning off the power through keyboard input pressing Ctrl Alt and Del keys simultaneously The system returns to an initial or arbitrarily selected condition warm swap Process of swapping devices in and out of a computer system without turning off the power The system must be in a sleep state before removing or inserting a
89. ion dip switch is located on the bottom of the system The switch is accessed by removing the memory module bay cover See the following sections for information on accessing the DIP switches and identifying DIP switch settings Accessing the DIP Switch Follow these steps to access the DIP switch in the memory bay 1 Power off the system and disconnect any peripheral devices 2 Turn the system over and locate the screw on the memory bay Memory module bay cover and screw A Screw B Memory Module Bay Cover Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3 19 Remove the screw and lift off the memory module bay cover See Identifying the Switch Settings for information about each setting Reassemble the NEC Versa components as follows Replace the memory module bay cover Replace the screw Turn the system over Identifying the Switch Settings The following list identifies each switch setting and its function Switch 1 Password override The default setting is OFF If you forget your password and cannot access the data on your NEC Versa change the setting to ON and your current password is erased Switch 2 Keyboard select Default is ON for U S 86 key keyboard and OFF for European keyboard Switch 3 Not assigned must be OFF Switch 4 Keyboard select 2 Default is ON for US and OFF for European keyboards Switch 5 Reserved for factory use
90. ions 2 12 removing 2 10 replacing 2 9 using 2 6 when to change 2 8 Beep codes 10 6 BIOS Advanced menu 3 8 Boot menu 3 11 Exit menu 3 11 Main menu 3 5 Security menu 3 10 BIOS setup 3 2 Cc Cache memory B 2 Caps lock 1 5 CD care 5 8 CD ROM drive 5 3 cable 5 5 connecting 5 6 disconnecting 5 8 using 5 3 5 6 Charging the battery 2 11 Cleaning your NEC Versa 2 14 Closing LCD panel 3 15 CMOS battery 2 12 Connecting AC adapter 2 4 audio options 8 3 external monitor 8 2 USB devices 8 4 Control keys 1 7 Critical battery alarm 3 14 Cursor control keys 1 7 D Determining battery status 2 7 Digital video files 9 4 Dip switch settings 3 20 Diskette drive 5 2 cable 5 2 connecting 5 3 disconnecting 5 3 E Entering BIOS setup 3 2 Index 1 Extending battery life 2 8 External devices audio options 8 3 CD ROM drive 5 3 floppy diskette drive 5 2 microphone 1 10 speakers 9 4 F FAQs booting the system C 5 diskette drive C 3 display panel C 2 external mouse C 2 miscellaneous C 7 power management C 5 Full restore 4 6 Function keys 1 6 H Hard disk turning off 3 13 Hard disk drive 5 8 Headphones 1 10 9 4 Hibernate mode 2 6 3 15 Hibernation 2 6 3 15 Increasing system memory 5 9 Installing SO DIMMs 5 9 5 11 Internal hard disk drive 5 8 LAN 6 5 LAN connecting 6 5 modem 6 6 modem connecting 6 6 speakers 9 4 Internet Connection Wizar
91. is product satisfied the Class B limits of EN 55022 Battery Replacement A lithium battery in some computers maintains system configuration information In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information NEC Computers recommends that you replace the battery For battery replacement information call your NEC Computers dealer or NEC Support Services A WARNING There isa danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions A AVERTISSEMENT Il y a danger d explosion s il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m me type ou d un type recommand par le constructeur Mettre au r but les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Battery and LCD Panel Disposal The primary battery is made of Lithium Polymer Li Poly the secondary battery of Lithium Ion Li Ion and the CMOS clock battery is made of Lithium The LCD panel contains mercury Do not place used batteries or LCD panels in your regular trash They must be collected recycled or disposed of in an environmentally approved manner Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection recycling and disposal of the LCD panel which contains the primary battery or other b
92. l with a minimum of accessories 7 4 Traveling Tips m Plug the LAN cable into your system and the LAN connector in the room or hall where you want to access the Internet m After connecting the LAN cable connect your system to an AC power outlet if desired and power on your system m Try launching your browser Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator for example If your TCP IP network settings are already configured to Use DHCP for WINS Resolution you should be able to access the Internet If your TCP IP network settings are not set to use DHCP a help screen may appear or you may be directed to call the LAN provider for assistance configuring your system Follow the instructions that are provided to you completely so your settings work effectively with the provider s system m Ifyou have problems the hotel or center may be able to direct you to a support technician Traveling Tips 7 5 Using Peripheral Devices a External Monitor m External Audio Options USB Devices External Monitor You can add a standard external monitor to your NEC Versa DayLite UltraLite system using a display signal cable usually provided with the monitor and a monitor transfer cable Follow these steps to connect an external monitor to your NEC Versa notebook 1 Check that power to both the NEC Versa notebook and the monitor is off 2 Open the monitor port cover on the left side of the
93. ll 600MHz The ability to lower the processor speed results in longer battery life for your NEC Versa system The LongRun utility is a tool that allows you to override these automatic adjustments by the processor You can Force the processor to stay at the lower 300MHz speed to preserve the battery when you need the system to run for a long time without an AC source Forcing the battery to run at lower speeds slows some applications but extends the battery life by hours Force the processor to stay at the higher 6 00MHz speed when system speed is necessary or when the system is running on an AC power source LongRun utility status bar A Current Speed D Current Speed Indicator B Range of Speeds E Maximum Speed Slider C Minimum Speed Slider Setting LongRun Properties To adjust the default GUI properties of the LongRun utility right click on the top of the dialog title bar and select Properties from the pull down menu 4 4 Using the Operating System and Utilities Product Recovery CD The Product Recovery CD contains the NEC Product Recovery Utility that allows you to restore your system to its initial installation state If you determine that you need to restore your system to its initial installation state follow the instructions provided here Note Only use the Product Recovery utility to restore your system to its initial installation state as a last resort Check the problem checklist in Cha
94. m power See Appendix B for a list of battery specifications CMOS Battery This lithium battery provides battery backup and prevents data loss in the system s complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS RAM This memory area contains information on the system s configuration for example date time drives and memory The CMOS battery charges when your NEC Versa notebook is connected to AC power The CMOS battery may discharge completely if the NEC Versa notebook remains unused for approximately two months Optional Battery Your NEC Versa system allows you to remove and replace the secondary Li Ion battery with an optional Extra Life Lithium Ion battery 2 12 Getting Started System Care The NEC Versa notebook is designed to be a durable dependable system built for extensive use and travel Follow these guidelines to maintain the condition and performance of your computer A CAUTION Immediately turn off and unplug the NEC Versa notebook under the following conditions The power cord is damaged or frayed Liquid spills on or into the NEC Versa notebook The system is dropped or the casing is damaged Precautions for System Use Follow these precautions when using your NEC Versa computer and AC adapter Avoid dropping or bumping the computer or the AC adapter Do not stack heavy objects on the computer the AC adapter or the batteries Avoid moving the NEC Versa notebook during system operation especially wh
95. n object at least 20 feet away Blink often Position the screen or external monitor at a 90 angle to windows and other light sources to minimize glare and reflections Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen or external monitor m Ifreflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen or external monitor use an anti glare filter Clean your screen or external monitor regularly Use a lint free non abrasive cloth and a non alcohol neutral non abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner to minimize dust A 4 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment m Adjust the screen or external monitor s brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability m Use a document holder placed close to the screen or external monitor Position whatever you are looking at most of the time the screen or reference material directly in front of you to minimize turning your head while you are typing Get regular eye check ups Vary Your Workday If you use your computer for prolonged periods follow these instructions m Vary your tasks throughout the day m Take frequent short breaks that involve walking standing and stretching During these breaks stretch muscles and joints that were in one position for an extended period of time Relax muscles and joints that were active Use a timer or reminder software to remind you to take breaks m To enhance blood circulation alter your sittin
96. nfigure the IR serial port Press Enter to view submenu Enable Disable Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3 9 Security Menu Choose the Security menu by selecting Security from the Main menu screen Other Security menu options are available by selecting submenus Use the arrow keys to select one of the Security menu options and press Enter to select a submenu Items with grayed out text are not available Explanations of each Security menu item are in the following table Security Menu Items Menu Item Settings default is bold Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password on Boot Fixed Disk Boot Sector Press Enter to access Use this field to set or change the supervisor password Press Enter to bring up a dialog box where the password can be entered and confirmed Press Enter to access Use this field to set or change the user password Press Enter to bring up a dialog box where the password can be entered and confirmed Disabled Enabled When Enabled requires password entry before boot System remains in secure mode until the password is entered Normal Write Protect Write Protect protects the boot sector on the hard disk from viruses 3 10 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Boot Menu Choose the Boot menu by selecting Boot in the legend bar on the Main menu screen Other Boot menu options are available by selecting submenus Use the arrow keys to select one of the
97. ng the IR port for the first time you must enable the device See detailed instructions in the section that follows Enabling Disabling the IR Port in Windows 2000 The IR port on your NEC Versa notebook ships set to Auto An icon appears on the taskbar and provides access to the system s infrared utility If for any reason you want to enable or disable the IR port to reassign system resources refer to the following procedure Follows these steps to enable disable the IR port in Windows 2000 1 Go to Start Setting Control Panel and double click the Wireless Link icon 2 Select the Hardware tab and click the Properties button 3 Select or deselect Use the device enable in the device usage section of the window 4 Click OK then click OK again to close the Wireless Link window Using the IR Port Follow these guidelines when using the IR port to communicate with another infrared device Position the NEC Versa notebook no more than three feet away from the IR peripheral device you are using m Make sure that there is no greater than a 30 angle between the computer and the device 6 8 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Traveling Tips m Preparing for Travel m Packing for Travel m Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Connecting to the Internet Preparing for Travel The NEC Versa DayLite UltraLite computer makes a natural traveling companion With a little preparation you can
98. nly Restore If your preinstalled software on drive C of your multiple partitioned drive becomes unusable and you cannot boot from the hard disk use the Product Recovery Utility to restore your primary partition to its initial shipping configuration A CAUTION Use the Partition Only restore option only if your hard disk drive consists of multiple partitions and if drive C contains the operating system and related drivers Move all other data and applications to other partitions drives or the Partition Only restore process will erase them completely The Partition Only restore option deletes all files on drive C and replaces them with the original factory installed files Only use the Partition Only restore option if the preinstalled software on drive C is unusable Using the Operating System and Utilities 4 7 Use the Product Recovery Utility to perform a Partition Only restore as follows 1 Check the Product Recovery CD title and make sure that it is the correct CD for your NEC Versa computer and operating system 2 Power off your system before connecting the external CD ROM drive to your NEC Versa 3 Put the CD into the CD ROM drive tray close the drive door and reboot your computer 4 Read the License Agreement screen that appears Use the VersaGlide touchpad to position the cursor on the Accept button Left click to accept the agreement You have the option of accepting or declining the agreement If you de
99. o your favorite sites Follow these guidelines for connecting and configuring your system 1 Before leaving home check with your Internet Service Provider to see if it has A local access number at your point of destination A toll free number that can also save you money m Inthe absence of a local ISP access number or toll free number charging the call to your home phone can be less expensive than charging the call to your hotel room 2 Prepare your system for phone line access in another country m Line access outside of a hotel may require the addition of a 9 preceding the phone number string To circumvent unusual dial tone sounds sometimes encountered in hotels you may have to modify a system configuration setting to ignore the dial tone 3 Always check with the hotel that the modem phone line is analog NEVER use your modem with a digital phone line Doing so can destroy your modem 4 Use AT amp T s Worldwide Calling Guide a resource that provides instructions for dealing with unfamiliar phone systems For more information about the calling guide access the web site at http www att com traveler or call 800 435 0812 Connecting Using a LAN Many hotels and convention centers now offer direct Internet access for a nominal fee If your hotel provides this service follow these guidelines for connecting and configuring your system Many hotels can provide a LAN cable by prearrangement so you can trave
100. om the current value Run Setup to reset the value The values stored in CMOS RAM are either corrupt or nonexistent Run Setup to reset the value 10 4 Solving System Problems Post Error Messages Message Resolution CMOS Display Type Mismatch CMOS Time and Date Not Set Diskette Boot Failure DMA Error DMA 1 Error DMA 2 Error FDD Controller Failure HDD Controller Failure INTR 1 Error INTR 2 Error Invalid Boot Diskette Keyboard is Locked Unlock It Keyboard Error KB interface Error The amount of memory on the system board is different than the amount in CMOS RAM Run Setup to reset the value Run Setup to set the time and date The boot diskette is corrupt It cannot be used to boot the computer Use another boot disk and follow the on screen instructions Error in the DMA controller Contact your NEC Computers service representative to replace the CMOS battery Error in the first DMA channel Contact your NEC Computers service representative for service Error in the second DMA channel Contact your NEC Computers service representative for service The BIOS cannot communicate with the floppy disk controller Contact your NEC Computers service representative to check all appropriate connections The BIOS cannot communicate with the hard disk drive controller Contact your NEC Computers service representative to check all appropriate connections Interrupt channel 1 fa
101. on applies to both units unless otherwise specified The coloring of your NEC Versa may vary from the units shown in this guide The colors of the systems used in this User s Guide are for illustrative purposes only A WARNING Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury To reduce your risk of injury set up and use your computer in the manner described in Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment After completing the steps in the Quick Setup sheet that comes with your computer your NEC Versa DayLite UltraLite notebook computer is ready to go To get started do the following m Read Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment for guidelines that help you use your computer productively and safely Information includes how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk of developing nerve muscle or tendon disorders Read through this guide to familiarize yourself with the NEC Versa 1 2 Introducing Your NEC Versa About Your NEC Versa Notebook The NEC Versa notebook computer offers you a portable system filled with exciting resources for home business or travel Standard features include a powerful Transmeta Crusoe TM5600 600MHz microprocessor that works together with the latest Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI architecture In addition your system provides a high performance hard disk drive external CD ROM and diskette drives an
102. output device not under direct computer control A printer is a peripheral device pixels Picture elements Tiny dots that make up a screen image port Provides the means for an interface between the microprocessor and external devices A cable connector is usually plugged into the port to attach the device to the computer processor In a computer a functional unit that interprets and executes instructions Glossary 7 prompt A special symbol indicating the beginning of an input line Also a message that appears on the screen indicating that the user must take a certain action Q QWERTY The QWERTY keyboard designed in the 1800s for mechanical typewriters refers to the first six keys QWERTY on the top row of letters on the standard keyboard R RAM Random Access Memory A storage device into which data is entered and from which data is retrieved in a nonsequential manner read To extract data from a storage device such as a diskette ROM Read Only Memory Memory in which stored data cannot be modified by the user except under special conditions reset The process of returning a device to zero or to an initial or arbitrarily selected condition resolution The degree of screen image clarity Video display resolution is determined by the number of pixels on the screen Resolution is usually specified in pixels by scan lines for example 640 by 480 See pixels RS 232C Standard interface for serial devic
103. pad lets you type numbers and mathematical operands as you would on a calculator The keypad is ideal for entering long lists of numbers When you press NumLk again the keys revert to their normal functions as typewriter keys Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want On the screen the cursor is a blinking underline block or vertical line depending on the application The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted Windows keys In Windows use the following two keys to facilitate your work g H Quick access to shortcut menus Displays the Start menu zene rece srei H Control keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold the control key while pressing another key For example press Ctrl c means to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter c How the key combination works depends on the application you are running Introducing Your NEC Versa_ 1 7 Typewriter keys The typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters Keys with blue printing on them behave differently when combined with control keys or the Fn key Front Features The front features of your NEC Versa notebook are described after the figure Features on the front of the system A IR Port C Power Status LE
104. pter 10 for information about solving problems before using the CD The Product Recovery utility provides options that either remove or replace existing files a process that may result in data loss Before using the Product Recovery CD enter the BIOS Setup utility and restore the BIOS default settings Save the default settings before exiting the BIOS Setup utility Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Follow these guidelines when using the Product Recovery CD m Use AC power m Remove all optional hardware such as PC Cards USB devices printers and monitors Product Recovery CD Options The Product Recovery CD and Utility provides you with a number of choices Move the cursor over each selection on the NEC Product Recovery Utility screen to display a description of the selection in the window at the right side of the screen m Restore System Select this option if you wish to restore your hard disk drive to its initial installation state Restore System allows you to restore your system in one of the following ways Full Disk Drive Completely rebuilds your hard disk drive destroying all existing data in the process Note Use the Full Disk Drive restore option if your hard disk consists of one partition drive Using the Operating System and Utilities 4 5 Partition Only Lets you preserve your existing hard disk drive partition structure and format only the primary partition without af
105. r 140 F 60 C may cause damage Do not drop or impact the battery Do not disassemble the battery Do not solder the battery Do not puncture the battery Do not use a battery that appears damaged or deformed has any rust on its casing is discolored overheats or emits a foul odor Keep the battery dry and away from water Keep metal objects away from battery connectors Metal objects in contact with the connectors can cause a short circuit and damage If the battery leaks m If the battery leaks onto skin or clothing wash the area immediately with clean water Battery fluid can cause a skin rash and damage fabric m f battery fluid gets into eyes DO NOT rub rinse with clear water immediately and consult a doctor Getting Started 2 11 m Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire There is a danger of ignition or explosion Precautions for Recharging the Battery Adhere to the following precautions when recharging the primary or secondary battery Charge the battery for the specified charge time only 8 hours when on 4 5 hours when off During charging keep the environmental temperature between 32 F and 104 F 0 C to 40 C System Batteries Your NEC Versa notebook is equipped with a primary Lithium Polymer battery and a secondary Lithium Ion battery to help prevent data loss Only the secondary battery is removable In addition the CMOS battery also provides syste
106. r NEC system they can also be used to answer your questions and help solve any problems you may have with your system should that ever be necessary 11 2 Getting Service and Support Web Site If you have a modem or are connected to a network you can access the NEC Computers web site You can do this through a commercial online service or through your Internet account The web site contains general information about NEC Computers and its products press releases reviews a reseller locator and service and support information Look in the Service and Support area for the following technical documentation including Frequently Asked Questions reference manuals and warranty information BIOS updates drivers and Setup Disk files to download contact information including telephone numbers for Technical Support and links to vendor web sites m an automated email form for your technical support questions m a password accessible area for resellers To access The NEC Computers Home Page enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator URL in your browser http www neccomp com To access The NEC Computers Support Page enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator URL in your browser http support neccomp com FTP Site Use the Internet to access the NEC Computers FTP file transfer protocol site to download various files video drivers printer drivers BIOS updates and Setup Disk files
107. rates a CardBus slot for inserting a Type II PC Card The 32 bit CardBus also has Zoomed Video support Note The 32 bit CardBus structure not only accepts new CardBus cards but is also backward compatible Using the system s PC Card slot you can add optional PC Cards and connect external devices to your NEC Versa notebook These devices include peripheral devices such as modems LAN cards and storage cards Communicating with Your NEC Versa 6 3 Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card follow these steps 1 Align the card so that the 68 pin connector points towards the slot and the arrow shows on the top face of the card 2 Slide the card into the slot A low tone followed by a high tone lets you know that the card is fully inserted and recognized If you turn off the sound through the function keys or volume control no sound is emitted Other tone sequences such as high then low tones indicate that the card is inserted but the card type is unknown Inserting a PC Card 3 Use the software preinstalled on your system to check PC Card slot availability Look for the PC Card icon in the Control Panel or on the right side of the taskbar It shows which slot contains a PC Card and which is empty Removing a PC Card Follow these steps to remove a PC Card 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Select the PC Card to remove and select Stop The Windows operating system alerts you if any appl
108. re of the NEC Versa notebook suddenly rises or falls for example when you move the system from a cold place to a warm place vapor condenses inside the system Turning on the system under this condition can damage the internal system components Before turning on the system wait until the system s internal temperature equalizes with the new environment and any internal moisture evaporates m Maintain storage temperatures between 4 F and 104 F 20 C and 40 C m Keep the storage area free from vibration and magnetic fields Keep the system and its components away from organic solvents or corrosive gases m Avoid leaving the system and its components in direct sunlight or near heat sources Routine Cleaning Clean or dust your system as follows A CAUTION Never use harsh solutions household cleaners or spray cleaners that contain caustic materials on the NEC Versa computer These cleaners are usually high in alkalinity which is measured in pH Using these cleaners can cause the plastic surface to crack or discolor LCD screen Carefully wipe the LCD screen with a soft cloth or a screen wipe designed for that purpose Special screen wipes are available through your local computer dealer m System case NEC recommends that you carefully wipe the case with a slightly damp almost dry cloth 2 14 Getting Started Using the BIOS Setup Utility m Introducing BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup Mana
109. rnia San Francisco Ergonomics Program and Mr M F Schneider of HUMANTECH Inc Ann Arbor Michigan A 6 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications System Components Memory Map Interrupt Controllers System Components The following system component specifications are standard except where noted Note The components that ship with the system are subject to change without notice System Processor 600 MHz Transmeta Crusoe TM5600 microprocessor Architecture 64 bit Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI Random Access Memory Standard Main Memory 64 MB SDRAM SO DIMM on motherboard 125 MHz SDRAM One memory slot supports 128 MB SO DIMM Maximum 192 MB m Video Ram 4 MB SGRAM Cache Memory LI 64 KB code and 64 KB data 8 16 way set associate write back data 12 512 KB built in 4 way operates at full core speed 4 GB cacheable range Read Only Memory 2 MB x 8 bit Flash ROM Calendar Clock Year month day hour minute second maintained by internal back up battery B 2 Specifications Input Output I O Facilities Integrated industry standard interfaces Speakers Infrared 1 FIR VGA port 20 pin via CRT cable Mono microphone port 3 pin Mini Pin Jack Stereo Headphones 1 port stereo 3 pin Mini Pin Jack DC In 1 port for AC adapter cable USB ports 2 ports 4 pin Modem 1 port RJ 11 modular jack LAN I F
110. rning to their home country whether or not they purchased the computer while outside of the country Sometimes the proof of purchase such as a bill of sale insurance policy or purchase receipt is sufficient Taking along the purchase receipt for your laptop may sound practical but may not always suffice particularly when the purchaser of the computer is your company and the original receipt is not available to you Another alternative to a proof of purchase document is a Certificate of Registration a document that is issued when you register your laptop with the Customs Service prior to departure The certificate of registration contains a brief description of your computer and lists appropriate serial numbers for identification The document is available from the customs web site at http www customs ustreas gov To avoid hassle when moving your system through customs you may want to obtain a certificate of registration and carry it whenever you travel out of the country with your NEC Versa notebook computer Traveling Tips 7 3 Connecting to the Internet Whether you are on a business trip or vacation connecting to the Internet while you travel can be expensive and frustrating unless you are prepared Here are some tips on how to avoid frustration and expense while on the road Connecting Using a Modem If you have access to a standard telephone jack while you are traveling you can probably use your modem for dial up access t
111. rs wider and faster 32 bit bus and bus mastering operation for improved adapter performance and can operate at speeds up to 32 MHz CD Compact disc A polished metal platter capable of storing digital information The most prevalent types of compact discs or those used by the music industry to store digital recordings and CDs used to store computer data Both types are read only which means that once the data is recorded onto them they can only be read or played CD audio Also called digital audio uses the same format as conventional music CDs CD audio sounds have been digitized at a high sampling rate CD ROM drive Compact Disc Read Only Memory A computer controlled device that reads high capacity optical discs and sends the output to the computer CD RW drive Compact Disc Read Write A computer controlled device that reads from and writes to high capacity optical discs clock Electronic timer used to synchronize computer operations 2 Glossary CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor A chip that contains nonvolatile memory in the NEC Versa notebook CMOS is backed up by an internal battery that preserves clock calendar data and system configuration parameters stored in CMOS cold boot Process of starting up the computer by turning on the power If power is already on the process means to turn off the computer and turn it on again A cold boot reinitializes all devices CRT Cathode Ray Tube A typ
112. running under AC or DC power m System hibernates Selects the system hibernate timeout period for your system when running on AC or DC power Windows 2000 Alarms Use the Alarms screen to define the point at which the battery alarm activates Define the alarm to either sound display a warning message or invoke Standby Hibernate or Shutdown Alarms Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting s Low battery alarm 10 0 100 Alarm Action Notification Display message Sound alarm Alarm Action Power None Standby Power Off Level Critical battery alarm 3 0 100 Alarm Action Notification Display message Sound alarm Alarm Action Power Standby Power Off Hibernate Level Run a program None When the alarm occurs run this program Low battery alarm Allows you to define a low battery alarm percentage notification and system action Critical battery alarm Allows you to define a critical battery alarm percentage notification and system action Runa program Allows you to run a specific program when an alarm occurs Windows 2000 Power Meter The Power Meter screen displays the remaining battery power and charging status for the primary and secondary batteries Choose to display either a percentage progress bar or a battery icon with percentage indicator for your battery status information 3 14 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 2000 Advanced The Advanced window allows you to select behavior
113. ry cloth when they get dirty Keep the battery out of the reach of children Replacing the Battery The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end Replace batteries that display these symptoms Shorter work times Discoloration warping Hot to the touch Strange odor 2 8 Getting Started Replace the secondary battery installed in your NEC Versa notebook system as follows Note Use the batteries in the NEC Versa notebook computer for which they are designed Installing another manufacturer s battery or using a combination of very old and new batteries can deteriorate battery and equipment performance 1 Save your files exit Windows and turn off system power 2 Close the LCD panel and turn over the system 3 Slide the battery release latch toward the right side of the system and hold firmly Locating the battery bay release latch A Battery Release Latch Getting Started 2 9 4 Continue to hold the battery release latch as you slide the battery out of the system Removing the battery A Battery Bay Connectors C Secondary Li lon Battery B Battery Bay Release Latch 5 Insert the new battery as follows Locate the alignment grooves on the edge of the battery Locate the alignment grooves inside the battery bay Align the grooves on the battery with the grooves in the bay m Slide the battery into the bay until securely locked into place Inserting
114. s The NEC Computers Support Services offers technical support by email if you have Internet access The email address is tech support nec computers com You can also fax technical questions to Support Services if you have access to a fax machine or fax modem The fax number is 801 579 1552 When using the email or fax support service you should include the word notebook in the subject field for prompt response from the appropriate technical person You should provide as much specific information about your questions as possible Also if you are sending a fax please include your voice telephone number fax number model number and system serial number with the question You will receive a response to your questions within one business day 11 4 Getting Service and Support Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Vary Your Workday Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Making Your Computer Work for You Computers are everywhere More and more people sit at computers for longer periods of time This appendix explains how to set up your computer to fit your physical needs This information is based on ergonomics the science of making the workplace fit the needs of the worker Some nerve tendon and muscle disorders musculoskeletal disorders may be associated wit
115. s and scheduled tasks Recycle Bin Gives you a trash container in which to put and discard unwanted files or allows you to restore those same files back to their original location My Network Places When on a network provides access to network printers and other computers on your network Use my network places to browse through the computers in your workgroup and the computers in the entire network My Documents Provides you with a convenient place to store documents graphics and other files for quick access Connect to the Internet Runs the Internet Connection wizard that helps you to set up your computer to access the Internet Note Before connecting to the Internet you must either connect an optional modem and a working phone line to your system or install a LAN card for network access Your NEC Versa comes with all the software you need to get started on the most popular services available today For a fee online services give you access to the Internet email the world wide web travel information news reports and more 4 2 Using the Operating System and Utilities Note Before choosing and registering for an online service you must connect an optional modem to your system and to a working phone line The phone line must be analog If you are unsure what type of line you have call your local phone company If you are using this product outside of the United States or Canada some online servic
116. s for the taskbar icon standby password LCD panel when closed and the Power button Advanced Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting s Always show icon on unchecked checked taskbar Prompt for password checked unchecked when computer goes off standby When I close the lid on my None Standby Power Off computer Hibernate When press the Power Power Off Standby Hibernate button on my computer 1 When None is selected LCD panel turns off when closed Always show icon on the taskbar Determines whether or not the Power Meter icon displays on the taskbar Prompt for password when computer goes off standby Determines whether or not the system prompts for your Windows password when resuming from Standby When I close the lid of my computer Defines the system action when the LCD panel is closed When I press the Power button on my computer Defines the system action when the Power button is used Windows 2000 Hibernate Use the Hibernate window to enable hibernate support see the amount of free disk space and the amount of disk space required to hibernate When your system hibernates it performs a save to disk or save to file STF Your current working environment is saved to the hard disk Use the Power button to resume from hibernation and your system returns to its previous state Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3 15 Windows 2000 Power Management States ACPI uses different levels or stat
117. sable tapping define auto jumps enable easy scrolling and configure gestures to initiate selected functions by tapping in a designated area of the touchpad To access these options locate the Control Panel and double click the mouse icon Use the context sensitive help to learn more about each option Select the option then press F1 to access the context sensitive help VersaGlide Tips Follow these basic tips while working m Use a light touch on the VersaGlide surface Set up the NEC Versa notebook with your keyboard and VersaGlide at a comfortable height Keep your forearms parallel to the floor Your wrists should be relaxed and straight m While using the keyboard and VersaGlide keep your shoulders and arms as relaxed as possible m Take regular breaks from the computer to rest your eyes Perform stretching exercises to relax your fingers hands wrists forearms and shoulders See Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment for more information Power Sources for Your NEC Versa Notebook The NEC Versa notebook can be powered using three different sources making it a truly portable system Operate your NEC Versa notebook just about anywhere using one of the following power sources m the AC adapter connected to an electrical wall outlet using AC power m the primary and secondary batteries Read the following sections for specific information about using the NEC power sources AC Adapter Use the A
118. sec ultra DMA mode 4 When referring to storage capacity GB stands for one billion bytes and MB stands for one million bytes Some utilities may indicate varying storage capabilities Total user accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments B 4 Specifications 24X Maximum 10x Minimum Variable Speed CD ROM Drive Type 5 inch CD ROM Pack m Average Data Transfer Rates 1545 KB second to 3600 KB second Burst Transfer Rate 16 7 MB second PIO mode4 DMA mode m Average Access Time 190 ms Random 350 ms Fullstroke m Interface IDE ATAPI m Photo CD Compatibility Single Session Multisession Photo CD Video CD CD 1 CD I Ready CD G CD Plus CD DA CD EXTRN and CD ROM XA mode 2 Mini PCI LAN Xircom Modem Combo m 10BASE T and 100BASE TX compatible m IEEE 802 3 and IEEE 802 3u compliant 10 100 Mbps transmission rate 10 100M LINK and ACT diagnostic LEDs m V 90 data V 17 fax soft MMX optimized m K56flex compatible SmartDAA technology V 80 synchronous access mode Power AC Adapter m Input Voltage 100 to 240 volts V AC 50 or 60 Hz Maximum 2 8A Output Voltage 16 0 V DC 45 Watt Australia Europe and Asia use an AC power cable specific to each country s standards Specifications B 5 Battery Pack m Main Battery 9 Cell Lithium Polymer 10 8 volts 1800mAH Secondary Battery 3 cell Lithium Ion 11 1volts 2500 mAH
119. ss to main memory increases bandwidth to 266 MBps and supports throughputs of 533 MBps and 1 07 GBps animation The art of making things appear to move in two dimensional 2D or three dimensional 3D space and making events happen over time applications programs Software designed to perform specific functions like solving business or mathematical problems audio The range of acoustic mechanical or electrical frequencies that humans hear B base RAM Area of system memory between 0 and 640 kilobytes available to the user for the operating system and application programs BIOS Basic Input Output System A collection of computer routines usually burnt into ROM that controls the real time clock keyboard disk drives video display and other peripheral devices bit Binary digit The smallest unit of computer data Glossary 1 bits per second bps A unit of transmission Also called baud rate board Printed circuit board PCB Board on which computer components are soldered and thin wires are printed to connect the components boot To start up a computer See cold boot and warm boot bus An electronic circuit within a computer used for transmitting data or electrical power from one device to another byte Group of eight contiguous bits Cc CardBus A 32 bit high performance bus defined by the PC Card Standard and released by the PCMCIA standards body and trade associations CardBus offe
120. ter Default Setting Alternate Setting s Power Schemes Turn off monitor Plugged in Turn off monitor Running on batteries Turn off hard disks Plugged in Turn off hard disks Running on batteries System standby Plugged in System standby Running on batteries System hibernates Plugged in and running on batteries Portable Laptop After 15 Minutes After 5 Minutes After 30 Minutes After 5 Minutes After 20 Minutes After 5 Minutes After 1 Hour Home Office Desk Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 hours Never 10 15 20 25 30 45 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 6 hours Never Power Schemes Defines the most appropriate power scheme for your computer m Turn off monitor Selects the time delay before your LCD panel turns off Turn off hard disks Selects the time delay before your hard disk s power down Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3 13 m System standby Selects the system standby timeout period for your system when
121. that the battery pack is correctly inserted Attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery If you have the AC adapter attached check that you are using a working electrical outlet Power saving mode has shut off the backlight Press a keyboard key or move the mouse The built in LCD may not be selected Press Fn F3 once or twice to select the LCD video mode Screen brightness needs adjustment Use the Fn F8 and Fn F9 functions keys The system entered Standby mode due to low battery power Use the power meter to check battery status Plug in the AC adapter or replace the battery pack and then press the Power button to resume operation Use power saving modes Fully charge and discharge the battery several times to recondition it Replace the battery Use the Fn F8 and Fn F9 functions keys to adjust the brightness control 10 2 Solving System Problems Troubleshooting Problem Resolution An optional component does not work The Power button does not resume the system from Standby mode The system does not auto suspend Standby Upon resuming from a manual STF the system displays the message Following system component s changed since last suspend System Memory Do you want to B oot or P ower down Make sure the component is securely installed or connected Verify that the system parameter for the I O port configuration is set correctly in Setup If system does not resume
122. that your elbows are near your body and your forearms are parallel to the floor with your forearms resting on either armrests or forearm supports in the manner described previously If you do not have armrests or forearm supports your upper arms should hang comfortably at your sides m Adjust the keyboard slope so that your wrists are straight while you are typing Type with your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard Use a wrist pad only to rest your wrists between typing Avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges m Type with your wrists straight Instead of twisting your wrists sideways to press hard to reach keys move your whole arm Keep from bending your wrists hands or fingers sideways m Press the keys gently do not bang them Keep your shoulders arms hands and fingers relaxed Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Correct placement and adjustment of the screen or external monitor can reduce eye shoulder and neck fatigue Check the following when you position the screen or external monitor m Adjust the height of your screen or external monitor so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen or external monitor Position your screen or external monitor no closer than 12 inches and no further away than 28 inches from your eyes The optimal distance is between 14 and 18 inches m Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on a
123. the battery A Battery Bay Connectors C Alignment Grooves B Battery Bay Release Latch D Secondary Li lon Battery 6 Turn over the system 2 10 Getting Started Charging the Battery Charge the primary and secondary batteries by simply connecting your NEC Versa system to an AC power source It takes 8 hours to fully charge the battery while the system is on and 4 5 hours while the system is off To monitor the charging activity observe the battery charging LED on the front of the system The battery charging LED lights as follows m Lights amber when the primary battery is charging Blinks amber if the primary battery encounters an error while charging m Lights green when the secondary battery is charging Blinks green if the secondary battery encounters an error while charging Battery Precautions To prevent accidental battery ignition rupture or explosion adhere to the following precautions A WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions To avoid personal injury and property damage read these battery precautions on handling charging and disposing of Li lon batteries m Keep the battery away from heat sources including direct sunlight open fires microwave ovens and high voltage containers Temperatures ove
124. thium lon battery Managing System Power In the Windows 2000 operating system environment your NEC Versa manages its power resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI while the system is powered on using AC or battery DC power ACPI enables the operating system to manage the power given to each attached device and to turn off a device when not in use Take advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your system to Minimize battery drain m Preserve the life of your NEC Versa m Save time When you return from that urgent call or meeting you don t have to reboot just slide the Power button to resume system operation Windows 2000 Power Options Properties In Windows 2000 most ACPI power management settings are controlled through Windows Power Options Properties not through the BIOS Setup utility To access Windows 2000 Power Options Properties go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click Power Options The Power Options Properties features are broken down as follows m Power Schemes m Alarms Power Meter m Advanced m Hibernate 3 12 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Windows 2000 Power Schemes Use the Power Schemes options to define the appropriate Power scheme for your system and to set timeouts for standby LCD panel and hard disk Define parameters for your system when running under AC plugged in or DC running on batteries power Power Schemes Parame
125. to connect the floppy diskette drive to your NEC Versa notebook system USB Port Connector Attach the large end of the connector to the USB port on the left side of your system 5 2 Using the System Drives and Bays Connecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive Follow these steps to connect the external floppy diskette drive to your NEC Versa system 1 Locate the external floppy diskette drive and cable that ships with your system 2 Attach the cable connector to the USB port on the NEC Versa system Connecting the external floppy diskette drive A Floppy Diskette Drive Cable B USB Port 3 Insert a floppy diskette into the drive bay and you are ready to go Disconnecting the External Floppy Diskette Drive Follow these steps to disconnect the external floppy diskette drive 1 Double click the Unplug Eject icon on the toolbar and a box will pop up 2 Highlight the floppy drive and press Stop 3 Pull the USB connector out of the port External Variable Speed CD ROM Drive Your NEC Versa notebook ships with an external 24X maximum 10x minimum variable speed CD ROM drive and cable Use the CD ROM drive to load and start programs from a compact disc CD You can also use the CD ROM drive to play your audio CDs When your audio CD finishes playing the last track the CD ROM drive cover automatically opens The CD ROM drive is fully compatible with multisession Kodak Photo CD discs and standard audio
126. tructions on how to connect power on and care for your system Chapter 3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility for details about modifying system parameters and managing system power Chapter 4 Using the Operating System and Utilities for an understanding of your Microsoft Windows operating system Chapter 5 Using the System Drives and Bays to master procedures for connecting the external floppy disk drive connecting the external CD ROM drive and installing a memory module Chapter 6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa for essential information about using PC Cards and other communication features of the system Chapter 7 Traveling Tips for a variety of checklists to help you to prepare your notebook computer for getting through customs and accessing the internet when you are on the road Chapter 8 Using Peripheral Devices to master procedures for connecting external devices like an external monitor headphones a printer or speakers Chapter 9 Using Multimedia for steps on integrating video and sound clips into impressive presentations Chapter 10 Solving System Problems for simple solutions to common problems that may arise while operating your notebook Chapter 11 Getting Service and Support for information about getting help when you need it from NEC Computers Inc Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment for guidelines that help promote a healt
127. ts discharge static electricity from yourself and your clothing by touching a nearby metal surface Using the System Drives and Bays 5 9 Installing a Memory Module Follow these steps to install a memory module 1 Make sure that the system is powered off and that no peripheral devices are attached 2 Turn over the system and locate the memory module bay Locating the memory module bay A Memory Module Bay Cover B Screw 3 Remove the screw and bay cover Removing the screw and bay cover 5 10 Using the System Drives and Bays 4 Locate the connectors and alignment notch on the SO DIMM Memory module features A Connectors B Alignment Notch 5 Locate the memory module expansion port and proceed as follows Hold the module at a 45 degree angle and align the module contacts with the socket in the system Push the connector into the socket m Press down on the edge of the module opposite the contacts until the lock tabs on the sides snap into place securing the module Installing a memory module If you are replacing a memory module and need to remove one that is already installed do so as follows m Press the locking tabs away from the sides of the module and hold while gently lifting on the edge of the module Using the System Drives and Bays 5 11 m When the edge of the module pops up and is at approximately a 60 degree angle pull it from the socket Remo
128. vices If non Plug and Play software is being used the interrupt may need to be moved for software application or driver compatibility Some interrupts cannot be moved Fifteen interrupts can be used with a cascade connection of 8259INTC x 2 The table shows default interrupt level assignments 0 through 15 in order of decreasing priority Priority Name Device 0 IRQOO Internal Timer 1 1 IRQ01 Keyboard 2 IRQ02 PIC 3 IRQ08 Real time Clock 4 IRQ09 SCI CardBus Modem LAN 5 IRQ10 Video 6 IRQ11 Sound 7 IRQ12 Mouse 8 IRQ13 Coprocessor 9 IRQ14 IDE Controller 10 IRQ15 Free 11 IRQ03 or IRQ04 Free Infrared Port 12 IRQ04 or IRQ03 Free 13 IRQ05 or IRQ09 USB 14 IRQ06 Free 15 IRQO7 Free 1 When enabled B 8 Specifications Frequently Asked Questions External Mouse Display PC Cards Diskette Drive Booting Power Management Miscellaneous External Mouse How can a mouse and an external keyboard be connected to the notebook at the same time TA W The NEC Versa DayLite UltraLite is equipped with two USB ports that allow you to connect any combination of two USB devices at the same time If you purchase a USB mouse and a USB keyboard simply plug each device into any of the USB ports on your system The USB ports allow you to connect up to 127 USB equipped peripheral devices per port to your NEC Versa notebook computer Display What is the maximum resolution I can run in simultaneous mode
129. ving an installed memory module Note The system switches are also located in the memory module bay Therefore if you need to set any system switches you might want to do so while the system is already disassembled The system switches are defined in Chapter 3 6 Replace the memory module bay cover and screw 7 Turn over the system and power on 5 12 Using the System Drives and Bays Communicating with Your NEC Versa PC Cards Mini PCI LAN a Internal Modem Internet Connections IR Port PC Cards Your NEC Versa DayLite UltraLite system is equipped with a PC Card slot that supports Type II PC Cards PC Cards are all approximately the same size and vary only in thickness All have a standard 68 pin connector Your NEC Versa notebook supports the installation of the PC Cards described next Type Il Cards Type II cards have a thickness of 5 0 millimeters mm Type II cards are often storage or communication devices such as Static Random Access Memory SRAM Read Only Memory ROM Flash Memory LAN and Small Computer System Interface SCSI Typically Type II cards include input output I O features such as modems Type Il Extended Cards Many PC Cards are Type II extended cards The extended card has an additional physical component that protrudes beyond the traditional card size The extension can be as large as 40 mm deep by 9 65 mm high This extension provides room for additional electronics as well
130. you need to be away from your system for a short period of time and want to return to where you left off Standby mode shuts down all devices in the system while retaining data and system status Go to Start Shut Down Standby to put your system into Standby mode Use the Power button in the following ways Slide the Power button forward to power on Slide the Power button forward to resume from Standby mode and proceed with normal operation Hold the Power button in place for four or more seconds to power off the system power override Only use this option if you cannot power off your system using Start Shut Down Introducing Your NEC Versa 1 11 Around the Bottom of the System The bottom of the NEC Versa notebook offers the following features which are described after the figure Bottom features A Memory Module Bay D Secondary Li lon Battery B System Feet E Battery Release Latch C Hard Drive Bay F Vents Memory Module Bay Stores an optional memory module System Feet Heightens the system to allow proper ventilation Hard Drive Bay Stores the system s hard drive Secondary Li Ion Battery Removable secondary power supply Battery Bay Release Latch Releases and removes the system s secondary battery Vents Allow your system to cool properly and maintain a safe operating temperature A CAUTION Always keep the vents unobstructed to allow

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