NEC Versa 2785MT User Guide

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First Printing — October 1997

Copyright 1997

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Using this Guide

The NEC Versa® 2700 Series User’s Guide gives you the
information you need to maximize the use of your NEC
Versa 2700 Series notebook computer. The information in
this guide refers to the Windows 95 operating system, only.
For information about Windows NT
Workgroups, refer to the operating system specific
supplement that shipped with your NEC Versa.

Read this guide to familiarize yourself with the system and
its features. For specific information see

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Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” to acquaint yourself with
system hardware.

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Chapter 2, “Understanding the Software,” for a
summary of the applications loaded on your system.
Software included lets you experience the full spectrum
of the system, from creating vivid multimedia
presentations to accessing the Internet via Microsoft
Internet Explorer.

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or Windows for

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Chapter 3, “Using Setup and Power Management,” to
customize your notebook’s parameter and power man­agement settings.

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Chapter 4, “Using Your NEC Versa,” for an understand­ing of NEC Versa features and functionality. You’ll also
master procedures for connecting external options like
headphone, microphone or speakers.

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Chapter 5, “Using Multimedia,” for steps on integrating
video and sound clips into impressive presentations.

Chapter 6, “Traveling with Your NEC Versa,” lists

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valuable tips for getting the most out of your system
while on the road.

Using this Guide ix

Chapter 7, “Solving Problems,” provides simple solu-

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tions to common problems that may arise while operat­ing your notebook.

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Appendix A, “Setting Up a Healthy Work
Environment,” provides guidelines to help promote a
healthy work setting.

Appendix B, “Specifications,” to review NEC Versa

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2700 Series system specifications.
Appendix C, “NECCSD Information Services,”

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describes the variety of services available for you when
you need help with your system.

TEXT SETUP

To make this guide as easy to use as possible, text is set up
in the following ways.

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Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following
format:

x Using this Guide

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Warnings alert you to situations that could result i n
serious personal injury or loss of life.

Cautions indicate situations that can damage the
system hardware or software.

WARNING

!

CAUTION

NOTE

Notes give particularly important information

about whatever is being described.

Names of keys are printed as they appear on the key-

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board, for example,
Text that you must type or keys that you must press are

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Ctrl, Alt

presented in bold type. For example, type

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Enter

, or

Enter

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and press

dir

RELATED DOCUMENTS

See the following documents for additional information on
your NEC Versa 2700 Series notebook computer:

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The NEC Versa 2700 Series Quick Setup sheet helps
you get your system up and running.

The NEC Versa 2700 Series Quick Reference card pro-

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vides an easy-to-carry reference to LED meanings, con­trols, function key combinations, and NEC help
numbers.

Modern Age Books’, Using Windows 95 provides online

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help for your Windows 95 operating system.

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An online version of this user’s guide also comes on
your hard disk drive. That way, you can leave the guide
at home and still have all the information you need at
your fingertips.

Using this Guide xi

(For United States Use Only)

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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 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
recept ion , wh ich ca n be det er mi n ed by tur n i n g th e eq ui pm en t off an d on , t h e u ser
is en coura ged to try to corr ect the i nterfer ence by one or more of t he followin g
measures.

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one to
which the receiver is connected.

Use a shielded and properly grounded I/O cable to ensure compliance of this unit
to the specified limits of the rules.

FCC Modem Connection Requirements

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established Rules that
permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized
jacks a re us ed for t hese con nect ion s. T hi s equi pmen t sh oul d n ot be used on pa rt y
lines or coin lines.

If the modem is malfunctioning, it may also be harming the telephone network.
Disconnect the modem until the source of the problem is determined and repairs
are made. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect
service.

The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and proce­dures. If such changes affect the compatibility or use of the modem, the telephone
company is required to give adequate notice of the changes. You will be advised
of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

If the telephone company requires information on what equipment is connected to
their lines, inform them of:

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The telephone number to which this unit is connected

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The ringer equivalence number (see the modem label)

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The USOC jack required.

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The FCC Registration number (see the modem label).

The ringer equivalence (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be
connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the RENs of all
devices on any one line should not exceed five (5). If too many devices are
attached, they may not ring properly.

Modem Service Requirements

If the modem malfunctions, all repairs should be performed by an NEC
Authorized Service Center. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to
repor t the n eed for servi ce to an N EC Aut hori zed Ser vice Cent er. Service ca n be
obtained at:

NEC Computer Systems Division
Packard Bell NEC, Inc.
1414 Massachusetts Avenue
Boxborough, Massachusetts 01719-9984

Phone: [phone]

(For Canadian Use Only)

This equipment is a Class B digital apparatus which complies with the Radio
Interference Regulations, C.R.C., c.1374.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme àu Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique, C.R.C., ch.1374.

Canadian Department of Communications Modem Connection Requirements

: The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified

NOTE

equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The
Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s
satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equip­ment must also be installed using an accepta ble method of conn ection. In some
cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service
may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension
cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions
may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian main­tenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the
user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunica­tions company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensur e for th eir own protection that th e electrical ground connec­tions of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system,
if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important
in rural areas.

WARNING:

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but

should contact the appropriate inspection authority or electrician.

The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage

of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device,
to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination
of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all

the devices does not exceed 100.

Contents

Using this Guide

Text Setup................................................................x

Related Documents...................................................xi

1 Getting Started

Getting to Know Your NEC Versa............................1-2

Around the Front of the System.................................1-3

LCD Panel...........................................................1-3

Control Panel.......................................................1-5

Keyboard Panel and Base Unit.............................1-8

Around the Back of the System .................................1-9

Around the Left Side of the System ...........................1-11

Around the Right Side of the System .........................1-12

Around the Bottom of the System..............................1-14

NEC Versa Power Sources .......................................1-15

Using the AC Adapter..........................................1-15

Using the Battery Pack.........................................1-17

Battery Handling..................................................1-20

Battery Life.........................................................1-21

Extending Battery Life......................................... 1-21

Battery Charging .................................................1-22

Battery Precautions..............................................1-23

Battery Disposal..................................................1-24

Internal Batteries ......................................................1-24

CMOS Battery ....................................................1-24

Bridge Battery .....................................................1-24

System Care .............................................................1-25

Precautions..........................................................1-25

Storage Requirements ..........................................1-28

Routine Cleaning .................................................1-29

Status Icons....................................................1-6

Powering On...................................................1-17

Replacing the Battery Pack .............................1-18

When Battery Power is Low............................1-19

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2 Understanding the Software

Windows 95 .............................................................2-2

Guide to Online Help ................................................2-4

Guide to NEC Utilities..............................................2-5

Setup...................................................................2-5

NEC Customize Utility ........................................2-5

HDPREPEZ Utility .............................................2-5

Using HDPREPEZ .........................................2-6

Other Software .........................................................2-6

Intel LANDesk Client Manager............................2-6

LapLink for Windows 95.....................................2-7

How to Use LapLink.......................................2-7

Laplink Online Registration ............................2-9

QuickLink MessageCenter III ..............................2-10

McAfee AntiVirus Software.................................2-10

Mediamatics MPEG Arcade Player...................... 2-11

Mixman...............................................................2-11

You Don’t Know Jack Censored ..........................2-11

Microsoft Works 4.0............................................2-11

Microsoft Money.................................................2-11

Microsoft Encarta 97 Encyclopedia......................2-12

Microsoft Best of Entertainment...........................2-12

Microsoft Word...................................................2-12

Microsoft Greetings Workshop ............................2-12

Microsoft Arcade.................................................2-12

Microsoft HPC Explorer......................................2-13

Microsoft Net Meeting.........................................2-13

Microsoft Schedule+............................................2-13

Online Services.........................................................2-13

America Online....................................................2-15

CompuServe........................................................2-16

AT&T WorldNet.................................................2-17

Microsoft Internet Explorer..................................2-17

Official Airline Guide (OAG)...............................2-18

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3 Using Setup and Power Management

Setup Utility.............................................................3-1

How to Enter Setup..............................................3-1

How to Use Setup................................................3-2

Looking at Screens..........................................3-3

Using Keys.....................................................3-4

Checking/Setting System Parameters...............3-4

Setup Menus........................................................3-7

Standard CMOS Setup ...................................3-7

Advanced CMOS Setup.................................. 3-8

Power Management Setup...............................3-8

Peripherals Setup............................................3-11

Other Setup Options ............................................ 3-12

Using Setup to Set Power Management .....................3-12

Using the Save to File (STF) Feature...............3-13

STF Benefits ..................................................3-14

4 Using Your NEC Versa

LCD Panel................................................................4-1

Keyboard..................................................................4-2

NEC VersaGlide.......................................................4-6

Making VersaGlide Adjustments..........................4-7

VersaGlide Tips...................................................4-7

Integrated Drives ......................................................4-8

16X or 20X CD-ROM Reader .............................4-8

CD Loading.........................................................4-9

CD Care..............................................................4-9

Changing the Auto Play Setting............................ 4-10

56K Internal Modem.................................................4-11

Connecting the Internal Modem............................4-11

QuickLink Message Center III .............................4-12

PC Cards..................................................................4-13

Type II Cards ......................................................4-13

Type II Extended Cards .......................................4-13

Type III Cards.....................................................4-13

Communication Cards.....................................4-14

Storage Cards.................................................4-15

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Other Cards....................................................4-15

Card Bus/PC Card Slots ......................................4-16

Inserting a PC Card ........................................4-16

Removing a Card............................................ 4-18

IR Port ................................................................4-19

USB Port.............................................................4-21

Enabling and Disabling Devices ................................4-21

Increasing System Storage and Memory ....................4-23

Hard Disk Drive ..................................................4-23

Memory Module Installation ................................4-23

Connecting Options...................................................4-28

External Monitor .................................................4-29

Printer.................................................................4-30

Parallel Devices..............................................4-30

Serial Devices.................................................4-32

External Keyboard/Mouse/Keypad.......................4-33

External Audio Options........................................4-35

NEC PortBar 2700 ..............................................4-36

Using the PortBar 2700...................................4-36

Setting Switches .......................................................4-38

Updating the System BIOS ..................................4-39

Changing Switch Settings................................4-40

Performing the BIOS Update...........................4-44

5 Using Multimedia

Audio .......................................................................5-1

Recording............................................................5-1

Line-In ................................................................5-3

CD-ROM Input...................................................5-4

Microphone .........................................................5-4

Playing Back .......................................................5-5

MIDI Files...........................................................5-6

Video........................................................................5-6

Using Digital Video Files.....................................5-7

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Using Headphones ..........................................5-5

Using the Built-In Speakers............................. 5-6

Using External Stereo Speakers.......................5-6

Using Animation Files.......................................... 5-7

Multimedia Applications...........................................5-8

6 Traveling with Your NEC Versa

Power Connections ...................................................6-2

Checklists.................................................................6-2

What to Take.......................................................6-2

Preparing Your NEC Versa for Travel .................6-3

7 Solving Problems

Problem Checklist.....................................................7-1

Start-Up Problems....................................................7-3

POST Error Messages .........................................7-3

If You Need Assistance.............................................7-8

Using the Product Recovery CD................................7-9

Full Restore.........................................................7-9

Selective Installation............................................7-12

A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment

Making Your Computer Work for You......................A-1

Arrange Your Equipment ..........................................A-3

Adjust Your Chair ....................................................A-3

Adjust Your Input Devices........................................A-4

Adjust Your Screen or Monitor.................................A-5

Vary Your Workday .................................................A-6

Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors.....A-7

B Specifications

Memory Map............................................................B-6

Interrupt Controllers .................................................B-7

DMA Settings...........................................................B-8

C NECCSD Information Services

How to Reach Us......................................................C-2

NECCSD Diskette Fulfillment Center .................. C-2

NECCSD Technical Support Center ....................C-2

NECCSD Customer Assistance Center.................C-3

Contents vii

Glossary

Index

NECCSD FaxFlash Service .................................C-3

Using FaxFlash...............................................C-4

Ordering Information......................................C-5

NECCSD Bulletin Board System (BBS)...............C-6

Logging On ....................................................C-6

Logging Off....................................................C-8

NECCSD on CompuServe ...................................C-8

Using CompuServe.........................................C-9

NECCSD on America Online...............................C-10

Using America Online..................................... C-10

NECCSD on the Internet......................................C-11

NECCSD WWW and FTP Sites .....................C-11

NECCSD E-Mail and Fax ................................... C-12

Warranty and Non-Warranty Repair Service.............C-12

viii Contents

1

Getting Started

!

Prolonged or improper use of a computer work­station may pose a ri sk of serious inj ury. To reduce
your risk of injury, set up and use your comput er in
the manner descri bed in Appendix A, S etting Up a
Healthy Work Environment.

After completing the steps in the quick setup sheet that
comes with your computer, your NEC Versa 2700 Series
system is ready to go! To get started:

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Read Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Envi-

ronment, 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 devel-

oping nerve, muscle, or tendon disorders.

WARNING

Read through this guide to familiarize yourself with the

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NEC Versa.

Getting Started 1-1

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEC VERSA

The NEC Versa 2700 Series notebook computer offers you
a portable system filled with exciting resources for home,
business or travel. Standard features include a powerful

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Pentium microprocessor that works together with the

Intel
latest Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
architecture. Depending on the model, your NEC Versa is
equipped with one of the following processors, 133MMX,
150MMX, 166MMX, 200MMX, or 233MMX.

With the NEC Versa MMX models, your system integrates
Intel’s Multimedia Extensions (MMX) technology. MMX
speeds audio, video, and 3D graphics processing, providing
more distinct sound and visuals for your presentations.

In addition, your all-in-one system provides a high­performance hard disk drive, diskette drive, 16X or 20X
CD-ROM reader, PC card slots, and a 56 kilobits per sec­ond (Kbps) modem (modem only available on some mod­els). As a multimedia system, your NEC Versa provides the
tools needed to create and present impressive images using
video clips and sound.

1-2 Getting Started

To get comfortable with your notebook, read the following
sections and take a tour around your system!

NEC Versa 2700 Series notebook computer

AROUND THE FRONT OF THE SYSTEM

The NEC Versa is compact with features on every side.
First, look at the front of the system. The following sections
describe front features, beginning with the liquid crystal
display (LCD) panel.

LCD Panel

The NEC Versa 2700 Series comes with a color LCD that
you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position. The
LCD is a 12.1-inch Dual Scan Super-Twisted Nematic
(DSTN) or Thin Film Transistor (TFT), Super Video
Graphics Array (SVGA) color display. The features of the
LCD panel are described after the figure.

Power and Suspend
Status LEDs

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Brightness and Contrast Controls — use the slide

Brightness
Control

switches to adjust screen brightness and contrast.

Getting Started 1-3

Contrast
Control

LCD panel

NOTE

NEC Versa models equipped with the 12.1­inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD panel have a
brightness control switch only. Increasi ng the bright ­ness increases the screen contrast.

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Power and Suspend Status LEDs — (identified by
icons) are located just under the front of the LCD panel.
The status LEDs are duplicated on the back of the LCD
panel to allow viewing when the panel is closed.

Power
LED

Battery
Charging
LED

Suspend
Mode
LED

Power and Suspend LEDs

 Power LED — lets you know that power to the sys-

tem is turned on. This LED is positioned so that you
see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened
or closed.

– Lights green when the system is powered on us-

ing the AC Adapter or Xtender Airplane & Auto
Adapter.

– Lights amber when the system is powered on us-

ing the battery.

– Slowly blinks amber when the system is powered

on using a battery at 5-8% capacity.

– Quickly flashes amber when the system is pow-

ered on using a battery at 4% or less capacity.

1-4 Getting Started

Control Panel

 Battery Charging LED — lights to indicate battery

charging status.
– Lights green to indicate battery is fully charged.

– Lights amber to indicate battery is charging.

 Suspend Mode LED — blinks green when the

system is in Suspend mode.

The NEC Versa 2700 Series control panel provides the
features shown in the following figure. The control panel
features are described after the figure.

Control Panel

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Status LEDs — keep you informed of your NEC
Versa’s current operating status. Descriptions of the
status icons appear in the following section.

Built-in Stereo Speakers — provide stereo sound for

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your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure.

Getting Started 1-5

Power Button — slide the Power button to the right to

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power on and power off the system.

The Power button is a “smart” switch, meaning that it rec­ognizes when the system is in Suspend mode. If in Suspend
mode, you cannot power off until you press the suspend
button again to bring it out of Suspend mode.

NOTE

If you are unable to power off the system, use
the power override. Slide the Power button to the
right and hol d it in pl ace for f our seconds. The sys­tem powers off.

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Suspend/Resume (S/R) Button — press the Suspend
button to put the unit in Suspend mode when you need to
be away from your system for a short period of time and
want to return where you left off. Suspend mode saves
power and extends battery life when running on battery
power. Press the S/R button again to bring the NEC
Versa out of Suspend mode.

Status Icons

1-6 Getting Started

The NEC Versa 2700 Series uses status lights marked with
icons to communicate system status. See the following fig­ure and list for each icon’s meaning.

Hard Drive
Access

Num
Lock

Access

Caps
Lock

Scroll LockDiskette Drive

Status LED icons

Hard Drive Access — lights when the NEC Versa writes

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data to or retrieves data from the hard disk drive.

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Diskette Drive Access — lights when the NEC Versa
writes data to or retrieves data from the diskette drive.

Caps Lock — lights when caps lock is in effect.

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Scroll Lock — lights when scroll lock is in effect.

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Num Lock — lights when Num Lock mode is active.

Getting Started 1-7

Keyboard Panel and Base Unit

The NEC Versa 2700 Series keyboard panel and base unit
contain the following features. The keyboard panel and base
unit features are described after the figure.

Keyboard Panel and Base Unit

1-8 Getting Started

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NEC VersaGlide — works like a standard computer
mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the VersaGlide
to control the position of the cursor. Use the selection
buttons below the VersaGlide to select menu items. See
“NEC VersaGlide” in Chapter 4 for information about
customizing VersaGlide settings.

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CD-ROM Reader — allows you to load and start pro­grams from a compact disc (CD) and play audio CDs.
See Chapter 4, “Using Your NEC Versa Computer,” for
details about using the CD-ROM reader.

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Microphone — allows you to record monophonic sound
directly into your notebook computer. See Chapter 5,
“Using Multimedia,” for details about recording.

Keyboard — standard QWERTY-key layout. See

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“Using the Keyboard” in Chapter 4 for details about
control keys, function keys, and keyboard features.
(Models shipped outside of the U.S. are equipped with
country-specific keyboard layouts.)

AROUND THE BACK OF THE SYSTEM

You’ll find system ports for connecting your NEC Versa to
optional devices (like a printer or external monitor) on the
back of your NEC Versa. The ports are described after the
figure.

Back system features

PS/2 Port — Use the standard PS/2 port to connect an

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external PS/2-style mouse, PS/2-style keyboard, or PS/2
style Numeric Keypad to the system. With an optional
Y-cable adapter, you can connect any combination of
two of these devices at the same time.

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Parallel Port — Use this port to connect a parallel
printer or other parallel device. The parallel port sup­ports Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced
Parallel Port (EPP) standards. Both standards provide
you with a greater processing speed than the conven­tional parallel port. The port also supports bi-directional
and uni-directional protocols.

Getting Started 1-9

NOTE

The default setting for the parallel port on
your NEC Versa is set to Enhanced Capabilities
Port (ECP). Some older parallel devices may not
function with the ECP default sett ing. You may need
to adjust the setting to accommodate your paral lel
devi ce. Follow the instruc tions in Chapter 3, “Usi ng
Setup and Power Management,” to adjust the
setting.

Fan — Allows your system to cool properly and main-

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tain a safe operating environment.

!

Do not block the fan while the NEC Versa is in use.

Serial Port — Use this port to connect a serial printer or

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CAUTION

other serial device.

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1-10 Getting Started

Monitor (Video) Port — Use this 15-pin 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.

Expansion Port — Use this port to connect the NEC
PortBar 2700.

AROUND THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SYSTEM

The left side of your NEC Versa provides the features
shown in the following figure. The left side features are de­scribed after the figure.

Left side features

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PortBar Notch — Use this notch to secure the PortBar
to the back of the system. (Another PortBar notch is lo­cated at the back of the right side of the system.)

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PC Card Slots — Two PC Card slots allow you to insert
two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card in the
bottom slot.

Getting Started 1-11

USB Port — The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port al-

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lows you to connect up to 127 USB-equipped peripheral
devices (for example, printers, monitors, scanners) to
your NEC Versa.

Modem Port (modem only available on some models) —

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NEC includes a 56K internal voice/fax/data modem. It
keeps you connected to the outside world!

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IR Port — Use this port to transfer files between your
NEC Versa and an IR-equipped desktop or notebook
computer. You can also print to an IR-equipped printer
without using cables. Use the IRMON utility in Win­dows 95 with your IR-equipped printer.

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Audio Ports
 Microphone — 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.

 Line In — Lets you use another audio system, like a

home stereo, as an input source. Use a cable to con­nect to the Line-Out port on the other audio system
to record or play.

 Headphones — Lets you plug in stereo headphones

or powered speakers.

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Volume Control — Allows you to control the speaker
volume.

AROUND THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SYSTEM

The right side of the NEC Versa offers the features shown
in the following figure. The right side features are described
after the figure.

1-12 Getting Started

Right side features

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Diskette Drive — A 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB diskette drive
comes installed in the NEC Versa 2700 Series system.
The drive accepts 1.44-MB high-density diskettes as
well as 720-KB double-sided double-density diskettes.

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Battery Bay — Depending upon the model, the battery
bay contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride
(NiMH) or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack.

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Kensington Lock — Lets you provide added security by
installing an optional Kensington Lock.

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AC Power Port — Lets you attach the NEC Versa to the
AC power source using the AC adapter that comes with
your system. Keep the system connected to AC power
whenever possible to keep the battery pack and internal
CMOS battery charged.

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PortBar Notch — Use this latch to secure the PortBar to

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the back of the system. (Another PortBar notch is
located at the back of the left side of the system.)

AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE SYSTEM

The bottom of the NEC Versa offers the following features.
The features are described after the figure.

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Bottom of the system

Battery Bay — equipped with a rechargeable Nickel­Metal-Hydride (NiMH) or (depending on the model)
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery.

Woofer — enhances the speakers bass response.

NEC VERSA POWER SOURCES

The NEC Versa can be powered using different sources,
making it a truly portable system. Operate your NEC Versa
system just about anywhere using one of the following
power sources:

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the AC adapter connected to an electrical wall outlet
(using AC power).

the battery pack.

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the PowerXtender Airplane and Auto Adapter. (See the
Versa Tools Catalog for details.)

Read the following sections for specific steps on powering
on the system.

Using the AC Adapter

Use the AC adapter and power cable that came with your
NEC Versa to run your computer on alternating current
(AC) power, or to recharge the battery pack. Use the AC
adapter whenever a wall outlet is nearby.

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Do not att empt to disassemble t he AC adapter. The
AC adapter has no user-replaceable or serviceabl e
parts inside. Dangerous voltage in the AC adapter
can cause serious personal injury or deat h. The AC
adapter is intended for use with a computer. Both
must meet EN60950 standards.

When connected, the AC adapter charges the battery
whether or not the NEC Versa is powered on.

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NOTE

Check that the AC outlet v oltage falls in the
range of 100–240 Vol ts AC. Veri f y t hat t he cord and
plug are appropriate for your AC source.

Connect the AC adapter as follows:

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Use only the A C adapter that comes wit h your NEC
Versa 2700 Series system. Although other AC
adapters may l ook simil ar, using t hem c an damage
the system.

1.

Connect the AC adapter cable to the power port on the

CAUTION

right side of your NEC Versa 2700 Series system.

2.

Plug one end of the AC power cable into the AC adapter
and the other end into a 120- or 240-volt wall outlet.

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Connecting the AC adapter

Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter.
Doing so can cause the adapter to overheat.

Powering On

To power on, locate the Power button on the control panel
above the keyboard and slide it to the right. To power off
the system, slide the Power button to the right a second
time.

Using the Battery Pack

The NEC Versa 2700 Series system comes with a recharge­able Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
battery pack. You can run your system on battery power for
2 to 4 hours with power management features enabled.
Battery packs are easy to install and remove.

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WARNING

NOTE

Although the battery is fully charged at the
factor y, transit and shelf ti me may reduce the ini tial
battery charge. We recommend that the first time
you use your system, connect it to AC power using
the AC adapter. This also recharges your battery.

Your NEC Versa 2700 Series system provides status LEDs
to help you keep track of the battery’s power level.

When battery power is very low, the power LED blinks and
the system beeps a warning.

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