Nec VERSA 6230, VERSA 6260, VERSA 6220 user Manual
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Using this Guide
The NEC Versa® 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, “Getting Started,” to acquaint yourself with system hardware.
Chapter 2, “Introducing the Software,” for a concise summary of the
applications loaded on your system. We included software to let you
experience the full spectrum of the system, from transferring files
without cables to creating vivid presentations.
Chapter 3, “Using BIOS Setup,” to customize your notebook’s parame-
ter and power management settings.
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 an external monitor, headphones, a printer,
or speakers.
Chapter 5, “Using Multimedia,” for steps on integrating video and sound
clips into impressive presentations.
Chapter 6, “Traveling with Your NEC Versa,” for valuable tips for getting the most out of your system while on the road.
Chapter 7, “Solving Problems,” for simple solutions to common problems that may arise while operating your notebook.
Appendix A, “Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment,” for guidelines
that help promote a healthy work setting.
Appendix B, “Specifications,” to review NEC Versa system specifications.
Appendix C, “Questions and Answers,” for a look at questions that users
commonly ask and the answers to those questions.
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TEXT SETUP
To make this guide as easy to use as possible, text is set up as follows.
Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following format:
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W arni ngs alert you to situati ons that could r esult in seri ous personal
injury or loss of life.
Cauti ons i ndicate situations that can damage the system hardware
or software.
WARNING
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CAUTION
x Using this Guide
NOTE
Notes giv e particularly important inf ormation about whatever
is being described.
Names of keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard, for example,
Ctrl, Alt
Text that you must type or keys that you must press are presented in bold
type. For example, type
, or
Enter
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dir
and press
Enter
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RELATED DOCUMENTS
See the following documents for additional information on your NEC Versa
6200 Series notebook computer:
The NEC Versa Quick Setup sheet helps get your system up and running.
The NEC Versa Quick Reference card provides an easy-to-carry reference to LED meanings, controls, function key combinations, and
NECCSD help numbers. (The quick reference card does not ship with
some systems purchased outside of the United States.)
The NEC Versa Help Center comes installed on your system. The Help
Center is an online HTML document containing all of the information
about your NEC Versa that you find in this printed user’s guide, and
more.
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Contents
Using this Guide
Text Setup .................................................................................................. x
Related Documents ..................................................................................... xi
1 Getting Started
Getting to Know Your NEC Versa .....................................................1-2
Power Sources for Your NEC Versa ..................................................1-13
System Care ......................................................................................1-25
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Around the Front of the System.....................................................1-3
LCD Panel...............................................................................1-3
Control Panel...........................................................................1-4
Keyboard Panel and Base Unit ................................................. 1-6
Around the Back of the System .....................................................1-8
Around the Left Side of the System ...............................................1-9
Around the Right Side of the System .............................................1-11
Around the Bottom of the System..................................................1-12
Using the AC Adapter...................................................................1-13
Powering On............................................................................1-15
Using the Main Battery Pack.........................................................1-16
Determining Battery Status ......................................................1-17
When to Change the Battery.....................................................1-18
Battery Handling......................................................................1-18
Replacing the Battery Pack ......................................................1-18
Battery Precautions..................................................................1-22
Recharging Battery Precautions ...............................................1-23
Extending Battery Life.............................................................1-23
NEC VersaBay II Battery and Adapter Kit....................................1-23
Using the DC Car Adapter............................................................1-24
Internal Batteries ..........................................................................1-24
CMOS Battery ........................................................................1-24
Bridge Battery .........................................................................1-25
Precautions...................................................................................1-25
Storage Requirements ...................................................................1-26
Routine Cleaning ..........................................................................1-27
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2 Introducing the Software
Windows Introduction........................................................................2-2
Windows 95 .................................................................................2-2
Windows NT ................................................................................2-3
Windows for Workgroups.............................................................2-4
DOS Introduction ..............................................................................2-5
Guide to Online Help .........................................................................2-5
NEC Versa Help Center................................................................2-5
Guide to NECCSD Utilities ...............................................................2-7
BIOS Setup Utility........................................................................2-7
NEC Customize Utility .................................................................2-7
Power Gauge Utility .....................................................................2-7
HDPREPEZ Utility ......................................................................2-8
Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 95 .......................................... 2-8
Using HDPREPEZ in Windows for Workgroups......................2-9
Other Software ..................................................................................2-9
LapLink file Transfer Software.....................................................2-9
How to Use LapLink................................................................2-10
McAfee VirusScan........................................................................2-11
McAfee WebScan.........................................................................2-11
MediaMatics Arcade MPEG Player ..............................................2-11
XingMPEG Player........................................................................2-11
Intel’s LANDesk Client Manager..................................................2-12
MindPath Presentation FX ............................................................2-12
CompuTrace™.............................................................................2-12
Online Services.............................................................................2-13
America Online........................................................................2-14
CompuServe............................................................................2-14
AT&T WorldNet.....................................................................2-15
Prodigy Internet Service Sampler .............................................2-15
Browsers/Viewers.........................................................................2-15
Official Airline Guide (OAG)........................................................2-16
3 Using BIOS Setup
How to Enter BIOS Setup................................................................... 3-1
BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu...................................................... 3-2
How to Use BIOS Setup .....................................................................3-2
Looking at Screens.........................................................................3-3
Using Keys....................................................................................3-4
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Checking/Setting System Parameters..............................................3-4
BIOS Setup Menus........................................................................3-7
Standard CMOS Setup .............................................................3-7
Advanced CMOS Setup............................................................3-7
Power Management Setup.........................................................3-8
Boot Device Setup ....................................................................3-10
Peripherals Setup......................................................................3-10
Other BIOS Setup Options.............................................................3-11
Password Protection.......................................................................3-11
Using BIOS Setup to Set Power Management......................................3-11
Using the Save to File (STF) Feature..............................................3-12
STF Benefits ............................................................................3-13
4 Using Your NEC Versa
LCD Panel.........................................................................................4-1
Keyboard...........................................................................................4-2
NEC VersaGlide................................................................................4-4
Making VersaGlide Adjustments................................................... 4-5
VersaGlide Tips............................................................................4-6
NEC VersaBay II ..............................................................................4-6
Removing a Device from the VersaBay II...................................... 4-7
Installing a Device in the VersaBay II............................................4-9
Customizing Your System with the VersaBay II ............................4-10
20X CD-ROM Reader.......................................................................4-11
CD Loading..................................................................................4-12
CD Care.......................................................................................4-13
Changing the Auto Play Setting.....................................................4-14
Card Bus/PC Card Slots ....................................................................4-15
Inserting a PC Card ......................................................................4-15
Removing a Card..........................................................................4-16
Windows 95 and Windows NT.................................................4-16
Windows for Workgroups........................................................4-17
PC Card Drivers and Enablers ......................................................4-17
PC Card Drivers and Utilities...................................................4-17
Enablers ..................................................................................4-19
CONFIG.SYS .........................................................................4-20
CardWizard Services ...............................................................4-20
Reinstalling PC Card Software.................................................4-21
Available PC Cards ......................................................................4-21
Communications Cards............................................................4-21
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Storage Cards..........................................................................4-22
Other Cards.............................................................................4-23
IR Port .............................................................................................. 4-23
Installing IR Printer Drivers..........................................................4-24
Configuring an IR-enabled Printer.................................................4-25
USB Port...........................................................................................4-25
Increasing System Storage and Memory .............................................4-26
Hard Disk.....................................................................................4-26
Hard Disk Drive Bay Covers....................................................4-30
Formatting the Hard Disk Drive...............................................4-31
Using the Product Recovery CD...............................................4-32
Memory Module Installation .........................................................4-34
Using External Options......................................................................4-41
External Monitor ..........................................................................4-41
Printer ..........................................................................................4-43
Parallel Devices.......................................................................4-43
Serial Devices..........................................................................4-44
External Keyboard/Mouse.............................................................4-46
External Bar Code Scanner ...........................................................4-47
External Television Connection.....................................................4-47
External Audio Options.................................................................4-48
NEC Versa PortBar 6000 .............................................................4-49
NEC Docking Station 6000 Plus...................................................4-50
NEC MiniDock 6000....................................................................4-50
Setting Switches ................................................................................4-51
Updating the System BIOS ...........................................................4-52
Changing Switch Settings.........................................................4-53
Performing the BIOS Update....................................................4-57
5 Using Multimedia
Audio .................................................................................................5-1
Recording......................................................................................5-1
Line-In ..........................................................................................5-3
CD-ROM Input .............................................................................5-4
Microphone ...................................................................................5-4
Mixing...........................................................................................5-4
Playing Back .................................................................................5-5
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Using Headphones ....................................................................5-5
Using the Built-In Speakers.......................................................5-5
Using External Stereo Speakers.................................................5-6
MIDI Files.....................................................................................5-6
Video..................................................................................................5-6
Using Digital Video Files ...............................................................5-7
Using Animation Files....................................................................5-7
Multimedia Applications.....................................................................5-7
6 Traveling with Your NEC Versa
Power Connections .............................................................................6-1
Checklists...........................................................................................6-2
What to Take.................................................................................6-2
Preparing Your NEC Versa for Travel ...........................................6-2
7 Solving Problems
Problem Checklist...............................................................................7-1
Start-up Problems...............................................................................7-3
POST Error Messages ...................................................................7-3
Using the Product Recovery CD.......................................................... 7-7
Full Restore...................................................................................7-7
Selective Installation ......................................................................7-8
If You Need Assistance.......................................................................7-9
A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Making Your Computer Work for You................................................A-1
Arrange Your Equipment ....................................................................A-2
Adjust Your Chair ..............................................................................A-2
Adjust Your Input Devices..................................................................A-3
Adjust Your Screen or Monitor........................................................... A-4
Vary Your Workday ...........................................................................A-5
Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors...............................A-5
B Specifications
Memory Map......................................................................................B-7
Interrupt Controllers ........................................................................... 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
NECCSD FaxFlash Service ...........................................................C-3
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Glossary
Index
Using FaxFlash.........................................................................C-3
Ordering Information ................................................................C-4
NECCSD Bulletin Board System (BBS).........................................C-5
Logging On ..............................................................................C-5
Logging Off..............................................................................C-7
NECCSD on CompuServe .............................................................C-7
Using CompuServe ...................................................................C-7
NECCSD on America Online.........................................................C-8
Using America Online...............................................................C-8
NECCSD on the Internet................................................................ C-9
NECCSD WWW and FTP Sites ...............................................C-9
NECCSD E-Mail and Fax .............................................................C-10
Warranty And Non-Warranty Repair Service ......................................C-10
viii Contents
1
Getting Started
!
Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a
risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of i njury, set up and use
your comput er in the m anner described 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 6200 Series notebook computer is ready to go!
To get started, look at the following:
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.
Take the online System Tour to get acquainted with the NEC Versa. The
System Tour is part of the NEC Versa Help Center.
WARNING
View the online system Basics. Basics is part of the NEC Versa Help
Center.
Read through this guide to familiarize yourself with the NEC Versa.
Getting Started 1-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEC VERSA
The NEC Versa 6200 Series notebook computer offers you a portable
system filled with exciting resources for home, business or travel. Standard
features include a powerful Intel
MHz microprocessor that works together with the latest Peripheral
Component Interconnect (PCI) architecture.
In addition, your system provides a high-performance hard disk drive,
diskette drive or SuperDisk LS-120 drive, interchangeable 20X CD-ROM
reader, and 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. See the online Versa Tools: Accessories and
Solutions for more information.
To get comfortable with your notebook, read the following sections and take
a tour around your system!
®
Pentium 200-MHz, 233-Mhz, or 266-
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NEC Versa 6200 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 NEC Versa. The following sections describe front features, beginning with the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel.
LCD Panel
The LCD panel on your system offers the features shown in the following
figure. Features are described after the figure.
LCD panel features
LCD — a 13.3-inch color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Extended
Graphics Array (XGA) display that you can easily adjust for comfortable
viewing.
Power LED — a light that is visible with the LCD panel opened or
closed. The Power LED indicates the following:
Lights green when the system is powered on.
Blinks green when the system is in Suspend mode.
Slowly blinks amber to indicate that battery power is at 8% capacity
or less.
Rapidly blinks green to indicate that battery power is at 4% capacity
or less.
Brightness Control — a slide switch that adjusts screen brightness.
Getting Started 1-3
Control Panel
The NEC Versa control panel provides the features shown in the following
figure. These features are described after the figure.
Control panel
Stereo Speakers — provide stereo sound for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. The built-in sound system also supports 3D
sound, which simulates the latest surround-sound technology.
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LCD Status Bar — keeps you informed of your NEC Versa’s current
operating status. Description of icons appear in the following section.
Suspend/Resume (S/R) Button — press the S/R 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 to where you left off. Press the S/R
button again to bring the NEC Versa out of Suspend mode.
Suspend mode shuts down all devices in the system while retaining data
and system status. Use the
Fn Suspend
key combination to initiate a
manual save-to-file. Use the Smart power Switch (power button) to resume from a save-to-file. You can find more detailed information on using Suspend mode in Chapter 3, “Using Setup.”
Status Icons
Power Button — slide the power button to the right to power on and
power off the computer.
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.
In addition, the Smart Power Switch invokes an orderly shutdown in the
Windows 95 and Windows NT environments. If you use the Power
button to turn off your system while applications are running, the Smart
Power Switch alerts the operating system. The operating system prompts
you to save all data and invokes an orderly shutdown procedure.
The NEC Versa 6200 Series uses LCD icons that communicate system
status. See the following figure and list for each icon’s meaning.
Reviewing status icons
Suspend — appears when the system is in Suspend mode. Suspend mode
conserves system power by shutting down all devices in the system while
retaining data and system status.
Power Management — shows the current power management mode in
use, including Off, Custom, Low, or High.
Getting Started 1-5
Diskette Drive — appears when the NEC Versa writes data to or re-
trieves data from a diskette.
Hard Disk — appears when the NEC Versa accesses either the hard disk
drive or the CD-ROM reader.
Caps Lock — appears when Caps Lock is in effect.
Scroll Lock — shows that Scroll Lock is in effect.
Num Lock — appears when Num Lock mode is active.
Battery Status — displays the percentage of battery power available.
Battery 1 appears when you have one or more batteries installed.
Battery 2 appears when you have an optional battery installed in the
VersaBay II.
A number between the battery icons indicates the percentage of total
battery power remaining. Before the battery is charged, dashes
appear instead of a percentage.
Keyboard Panel and Base Unit
The NEC Versa keyboard panel and base unit contain the following features, which are described after the figure.
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Keyboard and base unit
NEC VersaGlide — The NEC VersaGlide works like a standard com-
puter 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. VersaGlide settings and features are described in
detail in Chapter 4.
IR Port — The infrared (IR) port on the NEC Versa lets you send and
receive information from other IR-equipped devices such as printers or
desktop computers. Using the LapLink
®
software, you can transmit,
receive, and gain access to files on a remote system. See “LapLink” in
Chapter 2.
NEC VersaBay II™ — A 1.44-MB diskette drive or SuperDisk LS-120
drive comes installed in the NEC VersaBay II on the front of your
system. You can use the diskette or LS-120 drive, or remove it from the
VersaBay II and replace it with the 20x CD-ROM reader that also ships
with your system. It’s your choice!
The VersaBay II lets you add options, including an optional second
Li-Ion battery, or an additional hard disk drive. See “Customizing Your
System with the VersaBay II” in Chapter 4.
Microphone — A strategically positioned built-in microphone allows you
to record monophonic sound directly into your notebook computer. See
Chapter 5, “Using Multimedia,” for details about recording.
Keyboard — 85 keys with the standard QWERTY-key layout. See
Chapter 4 for complete details. (Models purchased outside of the U.S.
ship with country-specific keyboard layouts.)
Getting Started 1-7
Around the Back of the System
You’ll find system ports for connecting optional devices (like printers,
docking station, or external monitor) on the back of your NEC Versa. These
ports are described following the figure.
Ports on the back of the system
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Keyboard/Mouse Port — Use the standard PS/2 port to connect an
external PS/2-style mouse or a PS/2-style keyboard to the system. With
an optional Y-cable adapter, you can connect both a mouse and a
keyboard at the same time.
Parallel Port — Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other
parallel device. The port is an Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP). The
ECP standard provides you with a greater processing speed than the
conventional parallel port. It also supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)
bi-directional and uni-directional protocols.
Expansion Port — This port (also called the Docking port) provides a
connection for NEC Versa 6200 Series options including the NEC
Docking Station 6000 Plus, the NEC PortBar 6000, the NEC MiniDock
6000, and the NEC Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) Connector.
Onl y dock the NEC Versa 6220, 6230, or 6260 on the NEC Docking
Station 6000 Plus or the NEC MiniDock 6000. The cover of the
docking station is specially designed to allow for proper system
cooling.
External 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.
Serial Port — Use this port to connect an external modem or other serial
device.
Around the Left Side of the System
The left side of your NEC Versa offers the following features, which are described after the figure.
!
CAUTION
Left side features
PC card slots — provides two slots for inserting two Type II PC cards or
one Type III PC card.
Battery bay and battery bay cover release latch. — Contains an eight-cell
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery that lets you run your system on DC power.
Getting Started 1-9
Audio ports and a volume control knob.
Volume Control — Allows you to control the speaker volume.
Headphones — Lets you connect external headphones or speakers to
your NEC Versa. Plugging in headphones disables the built-in system speakers.
Line-Out — Lets the NEC Versa act as an input source for another
audio system. Connect this port to a Line-In port on another audio
system to play or record.
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.
Microphone (MIC) — Allows you to connect an external micro-
phone for monophonic recording or amplification through the unit.
Plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in microphone.
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Around the Right Side of the System
The right-side of the NEC Versa offers the features shown in the following
figure. Features are described after the figure.
AC Power Port — Use the power jack to attach the NEC Versa to a DC
power source, such as the AC adapter or the optional DC car adapter.
Right side features
TV Out Port — Lets you use your television set as an external monitor.
This port supports both NTSC and PAL signals.
NOTE
The TV Out port does not support the SECAM signal used in
some countries. For proper display, vi deo mode must be set t o 640
x 480.
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.
Fan Vents — Allow your system to cool properly and maintain a safe
operating temperature.
Getting Started 1-11
Always keep the fan vents clear to allow proper system cooling.
Kensington Lock — Lets you provide added security by installing an op-
tional Kensington Lock.
Hard Disk Drive Bay and Cover Release Latch — The hard disk drive
bay contains the removable hard disk drive. Your NEC Versa typically
ships with either a 3.2 gigabyte (GB) or a 5.1 gigabyte (GB) hard disk
drive (other capacities drives may be installed depending on your initial
purchase configuration).
To access the hard disk drive, power off the system, turn the system over,
remove the hard disk drive bay cover screw and lift up the hard disk
drive bay cover release latch while pushing the cover away from the
system.
Around the Bottom of the System
The bottom of the NEC Versa offers the features shown next. Descriptions
of the features follow the figure.
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CAUTION
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Bottom features
Adjustable Feet — Allow you to modify the angle of the NEC Versa for
easier viewing and typing.
Hard Disk Drive Bay — Contains the system’s hard disk drive.
NEC VersaBay II Release Latches — Lets you remove the option cur-
rently installed in the bay.
Battery Bay — Contains the system’s main battery. It is an eight-cell,
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery.
POWER SOURCES FOR YOUR NEC VERSA
The NEC Versa can be powered using three different sources, making it a
truly portable system. Operate your NEC Versa just about anywhere using
one of the following power sources:
the AC adapter connected to an electrical wall outlet (using AC power).
the battery pack or an optional second battery pack.
the optional DC adapter connected to a car cigarette lighter
the optional PowerXtender Airplane and Auto adapter.
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.
Keep the adapter connected whenever possible. The AC adapter charges the
battery whether or not you are using the NEC Versa or have the system
powered on.
Getting Started 1-13
!
Do not att em pt t o di sassemble the A C adapt er. T he AC adapter has
no user-replaceable or serviceabl e parts inside. Dangerous v oltage
in the AC adapter can cause seri ous personal injury or death. T he
AC adapter is intended for use with a computer. Both must meet
EN609050 standards.
WARNING
Connect the AC adapter as follows:
1.
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AC adapter
NOTE
Check that the AC outlet volt age f al l s in the r ange of 100–240
Volts AC. Ver ify t hat the cord and pl ug are appropriate for your AC
source.
Connect the AC adapter cable to the power port on the right side of your
NEC Versa.
Plug one end of the AC power cable into the AC adapter and the other
2.
end into a properly grounded 120- or 240-volt wall outlet.
NOTE
The AC power cable type t hat your system uses depends on
the country where you are using it . Contact the l ocal dealer to purchase the correct power cable.
Powering On
Connecting the AC adapter
!
Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter. Keeping the
adapter clear of objects lets the adapter cool properly during use.
CAUTION
Power on the system as follows.
1.
Locate the latch on the front of the LCD panel, slide it to the right, and
raise the panel.
2.
Locate the Power button and slide it to the right to turn on system power.
Getting Started 1-15
Using the Main Battery Pack
The NEC Versa comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
pack. You can run your system on battery power for approximately two to
four hours with power management features enabled. It's easy to install and
remove.
Your NEC Versa system provides two tools to help you keep track of the
main (or an optional) battery's power level. These include the battery percentage status described earlier in this chapter under “Status Icons” and the
Power Gauge utility. Both let you know how much battery power remains.
Powering on the system
When battery power is very low, the power LED flashes green.
When battery power gets low, do either of the following:
You can also buy an optional NEC Versa battery charger to quickly charge
your battery. See the online Versa Tools: Accessories and Solutions
Catalog.
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Press the Suspend button to put your system in Suspend mode, remove
the battery pack, and replace it with a fully charged Li-Ion battery.
Leave the battery pack in the system and connect your NEC Versa 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 battery recharges in approximately 2 hours whether or not you use your system.
To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion, adhere to the
following:
Keep the battery away from extreme heat.
Keep metal object s away from t he batter y term inal s to prev ent a
short circuit.
Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay.
Read the precautions printed on the battery and in the online
Basics
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Determining Battery Status
You can determine battery status via the battery icon in the status bar
discussed earlier in this chapter. If you have one battery pack installed, one
battery icon appears. If you have two battery icons, two battery packs
appear.
A blinking battery icon indicates that the battery is charging. Two dashes in
place of the percentage number appear in the following cases:
!
WARNING
when installing a new battery
when battery status is unknown
when there is a problem with the battery.
To return the battery to its normal state, try the following:
remove and then reinstall the battery
reinstall the battery in your NEC Versa and fully recharge the battery (to
100%).
The battery percentage icon blinks when battery power is low.
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When to Change 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.
Battery Handling
Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery.
Use Li-Ion batteries only in the NEC Versa computer for which they are
designed.
Use only the Li-Ion battery designed for your system in the NEC Versa.
Mixing other manufacturer’s 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 terminals with a dry cloth when they get dirty.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Replacing the Battery Pack
Replace the battery pack installed in your NEC Versa system as follows.
NOTE
Use Li-Ion batter ies in the NEC Ver sa computer for which they
are designed. Also, i nstalli ng another manufacturer’s batt ery, or using a combination of very old and new batteries can deteriorate
battery and equipment performance.
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Save your files, exit Windows, and press the suspend button or turn off
1.
system power.
Close the LCD and turn the system over.
2.
Release the battery cover latch and slide the battery bay cover away from
3.
the system.
Removing the cover
Place a finger in the notch on the battery and lift the battery out of the
4.
system. (The notch has an arrow next to it.)
!
Always li ft t he battery out of the system by the not ch. Fai lure t o do
so can damage the battery terminals.
CAUTION
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