NEC VERSA VX Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for NEC VERSA VX. We have 4 NEC VERSA VX manuals available for free PDF download: Manual, Service And Reference Manual, Release Note, Using Manual

NEC VERSA VX Manual (173 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.53 MB

Table of Contents
3
Using this Guide

8
- Text Conventions
  9
- Related Documents
  9
1 Introducing the NEC Versa

10
- Before You Begin
  10
- About Your NEC Versa VX Notebook
  10
- Around the Front of the System
  10
  - LCD Panel
    13
  - Control Panel
    14
    
    Power Button
    15
    
    Status Icons
    16
  - Keyboard Panel and Base Unit
    17
- Around the Back of the System
  21
- Around the Left Side of the System
  22
- Around the Right Side of the System
  23
- Around the Bottom of the System
  24
- About the Port Replicator
  25
2 Getting Started

26
- NEC Versaglide
  27
  - Making Versaglide Adjustments
    28
  - Versaglide Tips
    28
- Power Sources
  28
  - Using the AC Adapter
    29
  - Powering the System on and off
    30
  - Using the Battery
    30
  - Replacing the Battery
    31
  - Removing the Battery
    32
  - Low Battery Power
    33
  - Returning the Battery to Its Normal State
    33
  - Handling the Battery
    34
  - Extending Battery Life
    34
  - Charging the Battery
    35
  - Battery Precautions
    35
  - Precautions for Recharging the Battery
    36
  - Disposing of the Battery
    36
  - Internal Batteries
    36
    
    CMOS Battery
    36
- System Care
  37
  - Precautions
    37
  - Storage Requirements
    39
  - Routine Cleaning
    40
3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

41
- Introducing BIOS Setup
  42
- Entering BIOS Setup
  42
  - BIOS Setup Main Menu
    43
  - Looking at Screens
    44
  - Using Keys
    45
- Checking/Setting System Parameters
  45
  - Resetting System Parameters
    46
  - Standard CMOS Setup
    46
  - Advanced CMOS Setup
    47
  - System Security Setup
    48
  - Password Protection
    49
  - Establishing Passwords
    49
  - Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    49
    
    Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    50
    
    Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    50
    
    Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
    50
    
    Moving the Hard Disk Drive
    51
  - Power Management Setup
    51
  - Boot Device Setup
    54
  - Peripheral Setup
    55
  - Other BIOS Setup Options
    56
- Managing System Power
  56
- Updating the BIOS
  62
- Identifying the Switch Settings
  64
4 Using the Operating System and Utilities

65
- Windows Introduction
  66
  - Windows 98 Second Edition
    66
    
    Desktop Icons
    66
    
    Taskbar Icons
    67
  - Windows 95
    68
  - Windows NT
    69
- NEC Customize Utility
  69
  - Using the NEC Customize Utility
    70
- HDPREPEZ Utility
  70
  - Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 98 or 95
    70
- Application and Driver CD
  71
- Personal Code Setting Utility
  72
  - Installing the Personal Code Setting Utility
    73
  - Setting a Personal Code
    73
- DVD Player
  74
- NEC Info Center
  74
  - Installing the NEC Info Center
    74
  - Uninstalling the NEC Info Center
    75
- Partition Magic
  75
- Product Recovery CD
  76
5 Using the System Drives and Bays

82
- 24X CD-ROM Drive
  83
  - CD Loading
    84
  - CD Care
    84
  - Changing the Auto Play Setting
    84
- DVD-ROM Drive
  85
- Hard Disk Drive
  86
- Memory Modules
  87
  - Installing the Memory Module
    90
  - Removing the Memory Module
    90
6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa

92
- Mini-PCI Modem
  93
  - Connecting the Modem
    93
- Mini-PCI LAN
  94
- Mini-PCI Modem/Lan
  94
  - Installing the Online Modem/Lan Guides
    94
- PC Cards
  94
  - Type II Cards
    95
  - Type II Extended Cards
    95
  - Type III Cards
    95
  - Communication Cards
    95
  - Storage Cards
    96
  - Interface Cards
    96
  - Other Cards
    96
  - PC Card Slots
    96
  - Inserting a PC Card
    97
  - Removing a Card
    98
- Internet Connections
  98
- IR Port
  100
  - Enabling the IR Port
    101
  - Using the IR Port
    101
7 Traveling Tips

102
- Preparing for Travel
  103
- Packing for Travel
  103
- Using Power Connections
  104
- Getting through Customs
  104
- Using Your Modem
  105
8 Using External Devices

106
- Monitor
  107
- Parallel Devices
  108
- Serial Devices
  109
- Keyboard/Mouse
  110
- Television Connection
  111
- USB Device
  112
- Audio Options
  113
- Port Replicator
  113
9 Using Multimedia

116
- Audio
  117
  - Recording
    117
  - Line-In
    118
  - CD-ROM Input
    118
  - Microphone
    118
  - Playing Back
    119
  - Using Headphones
    119
  - Using the Built-In Speakers
    119
  - Using External Stereo Speakers
    119
- Video
  120
  - Using Digital Video Files
    120
  - Using Animation Files
    120
Contents

120
- Multimedia Applications
  121
10 Solving System Problems

122
- Problem Checklist
  123
- Troubleshooting
  123
- Startup Problems
  124
  - POST Error Messages
    125
- If You Need Assistance
  126
11 Getting Service and Support

127
- Service and Support Contact Information
  127
- NECC Web Site
  127
- NECC FTP Site
  127
- NECC Support Services
  127
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  127
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

131
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  132
- Arrange Your Equipment
  133
- Adjust Your Chair
  133
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  134
- Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
  134
- Vary Your Workday
  135
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  135
- System Components
  138
- Interrupt Controllers
  143
- Memory Map
  144
Frequently Asked Questions

145
- External Mouse
  146
- Display
  146
- PC Cards
  147
- Diskette Drive
  148
- Booting
  150
- Power Management
  150
- Miscellaneous
  153
Glossary

156
- Regulatory Statements
  171
- European Community Directive Conformance Statement
  172
- Battery Replacement
  172
- Battery Disposal
  172
- Declaration of Conformity
  173

NEC VERSA VX Service And Reference Manual (106 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.42 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface
6
Abbreviations
7
1 System Overview

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

21
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  21
  - Using the AC Adapter
    22
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    22
  - Powering the System on and off
    23
  - Using the Battery
    23
  - Low Battery Power
    24
  - Returning the Battery to Its Normal State
    24
  - Extending Battery Life
    24
  - Battery Handling
    24
  - Replacing the Battery
    24
  - Charging the Battery
    26
  - Battery Precautions
    27
  - Precautions for Recharging the Battery
    27
  - System Batteries
    27
    
    CMOS Battery
    28
- BIOS Setup
  28
  - BIOS Setup Main Menu
    28
  - Looking at Screens
    29
  - Using Keys
    29
  - Checking/Setting System Parameters
    30
  - Resetting System Parameters
    30
  - Standard CMOS Setup
    30
  - Advanced CMOS Setup
    31
  - System Security Setup
    32
  - Password Protection
    32
  - Establishing Passwords
    32
  - Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    33
    
    Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    33
    
    Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
    33
    
    Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
    33
    
    Moving the Hard Disk Drive
    34
  - Power Management Setup
    34
  - Boot Device Setup
    36
  - Peripheral Setup
    37
  - Other BIOS Setup Options
    37
- Updating the BIOS
  38
- NEC Utilities
  40
  - NEC Customize Utility
    40
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    40
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    41
    
    Using the HDPREPEZ Utility
    41
- Application and Driver CD
  41
  - Launching the Application and Driver CD
    41
    
    Windows 98 and Windows 95 Environments
    41
    
    Windows NT Environment
    41
    
    Installing the Software
    42
3 Disassembly and Reassembly

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

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

70
- Parts List
  72
6 Preventive Maintenance

74
7 Troubleshooting

77
8 Getting Services and Support

82
- Services and Support Contact Information
  82
- NEC CSD Web Site
  82
- NEC CSD FTP Site
  82
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  82
- NEC CSD Bulletin Board
  82
- NEC CSD Support Services
  82
- NEC CSD Customer Assistance Center
  82
9 Specifications

87
- System Components
  87
- Connector Locations
  87
- Memory Map
  87
- Interrupt Controllers
  87
- Specifications System Components
  87
Glossary

95

NEC VERSA VX Release Note (10 pages)

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3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

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6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa

7 Traveling Tips

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