Table Of Contents - NEC VERSA LXi Service And Reference Manual

Contents
Preface ..................................................................................................................................................vii
Abbreviations.........................................................................................................................................ix
1 System Overview
Getting to Know the NEC Versa .........................................................................................................1-2
The Front of the System ......................................................................................................................1-3
LCD Panel......................................................................................................................................1-3
Base Unit........................................................................................................................................1-3
Operating Status LEDs ..................................................................................................................1-4
Power Button......................................................................................................................1-4
Keyboard........................................................................................................................................1-5
Front Features ................................................................................................................................1-7
The Back of the System.......................................................................................................................1-8
The Left Side of the System ................................................................................................................1-9
The Right Side of the System ............................................................................................................1-10
The Bottom of the System .................................................................................................................1-11
Internal Components..........................................................................................................................1-12
Hard Disk Drive...........................................................................................................................1-12
File Bay........................................................................................................................................1-12
VersaBay III.................................................................................................................................1-12
CPU Board...................................................................................................................................1-12
Audio Board.................................................................................................................................1-12
Main Battery ................................................................................................................................1-12
CMOS Battery .............................................................................................................................1-12
Bridge Battery..............................................................................................................................1-12
ChipSet ..............................................................................................................................................1-13
2 System Configuration and Setup
Power Sources for Your NEC Versa ...................................................................................................2-2
Using the AC Adapter....................................................................................................................2-2
Connecting the AC Adapter...........................................................................................................2-2
Powering the System On and Off ..................................................................................................2-3
Using the Battery ...........................................................................................................................2-3
Determining Battery Status............................................................................................................2-4
Battery Gauge LEDs ......................................................................................................................2-5
Low Battery Status.........................................................................................................................2-5
Returning the Battery to its Normal State ......................................................................................2-5
Extending Battery Life...................................................................................................................2-5
Battery Handling............................................................................................................................2-6
Replacing the Battery.....................................................................................................................2-6
Battery Precautions ........................................................................................................................2-9
Precautions for Recharging the Battery .........................................................................................2-9
System Batteries.............................................................................................................................2-9
Main Battery.....................................................................................................................2-10
CMOS Battery..................................................................................................................2-10
Bridge Battery ..................................................................................................................2-10
Optional Battery ...............................................................................................................2-10
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................................................2-10
Pausing the Screen .......................................................................................................................2-11
BIOS Setup Main Menu...............................................................................................................2-11
Looking at Screens.......................................................................................................................2-12
Using Keys...................................................................................................................................2-12
Checking/Setting System Parameters ..........................................................................................2-13
Resetting System Parameters .......................................................................................................2-13
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