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NEC VERSA S User Manual

NEC VERSA S User Manual (125 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.71 MB

Table of Contents

About this Guide

2
- Text Setup
  3
- Related Documents
  4
- Table of Contents
  5
1 Getting to Know Your Versa S

10
- What's in the Box
  11
- The Outside of the Unit
  12
  - AC Adapter Features
    16
  - Diskette Drive Features
    17
- Versa S Setup
  18
  - Opening the LCD Panel
    18
  - Closing the LCD Panel
    18
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    19
  - Attaching the Diskette Drive
    20
  - Disconnecting the Diskette Drive
    21
  - Replacing a Battery Pack
    21
  - Turning on the Versa S
    23
- Features
  24
  - LCD Panel
    25
  - Keyboard
    25
    
    Functions Keys
    25
    
    Typewriter Keys
    26
    
    Surepoint and Selection Buttons
    27
    
    Cursor Control Keys
    28
    
    Embedded Keypad
    28
    
    Control Keys
    29
  - LED Status Bar
    31
  - Controls
    33
  - Online Help
    34
- System Care
  34
  - Precautions
    35
  - Storage Requirements
    36
  - Routine Cleaning
    36
2 Using Your Versa S

38
- In the Office
  38
  - Organizing and Managing Your Work
    38
    
    Time Management
    39
    
    Contact Management
    39
    
    Data Management
    39
    
    Scanner
    40
    
    Security
    40
  - Creating Presentations
    40
    
    Creating Slides and Charts
    40
    
    Using a CD-ROM
    40
    
    Using Audio
    41
  - Communicating from Your Office
    41
    
    Modem
    41
    
    Pager
    41
    
    Data Transfer
    41
    
    E-Mail
    42
  - Unwinding with the Versa S
    42
- In Meetings
  42
  - Creating Agendas and Outlines
    42
  - Organizing Teams and Goals
    43
  - Communicating the Essentials
    43
    
    VGA Connector
    43
    
    Wireless LAN
    43
  - Giving Demos
    43
- On the Road
  44
  - Creating Your Own Itinerary
    44
  - Organizing on Your Trip
    44
  - Communicating with Home
    44
    
    Modem
    45
    
    Pagers
    45
    
    Global Positioning
    45
  - Unwinding on the Road
    45
- Before You Go
  46
  - Checking Power Connections
    46
  - Taking What You Need
    47
  - What to Do
    48
3 Adding Options

49
- PCMCIA Cards
  50
  - Modem Card Connection
    51
- External Devices
  54
  - Parallel Devices
    55
  - Serial Devices
    56
  - Keyboard
    57
  - Mouse
    58
  - Monitor
    60
4 Using the SCU

62
- What Is the SCU
  62
- SCU Access
  63
- SCU Use
  64
- SCU Menu Options
  65
  - Standard
    65
    
    Date
    65
    
    Time
    65
    
    COM Port a
    65
    
    Stick Pointer (Surepoint)
    66
    
    LPT Port Address
    66
    
    Diskette Drive
    66
    
    Hard Disk
    66
    
    Video Display
    67
  - Preferences
    67
    
    Quick Boot
    67
    
    Num Lock
    67
    
    Boot Speed
    67
    
    Typematic Rate
    68
    
    Typematic Delay
    68
    
    Boot Password
    68
    
    SCU Password
    69
    
    First Boot
    69
  - Vga
    70
    
    Display Mode
    70
  - Memory
    70
    
    Cache Enable
    70
  - Power Mgmt
    70
  - Defaults
    71
  - Exit
    72
5 Utilizing Power Management

73
- What Is Power Management
  73
  - Power Management Access
    74
  - Power Management Setup
    75
- Menu Options
  76
  - Controls
    76
    
    Power Savings
    77
    
    LCD Bright Ctrl
    77
    
    Battery Low
    77
    
    Alarm Resume
    77
    
    Cover Close Switch
    78
    
    Beeper On/Off
    78
  - System
    78
    
    CPU Idle
    78
    
    Global Standby
    79
    
    Auto Suspend
    79
    
    Video Monitoring
    80
  - Device
    80
    
    Video
    80
    
    Hard Disk
    81
  - Defaults
    81
  - Exit
    81
- APM Program
  82
- Extending Battery Life
  83
6 Solving Problems

84
- Problem Checklist
  84
- Start-Up Problems
  86
- POST Error Messages
  87
- If You Need Assistance
  88
  - Direct Technical Support
    88
  - Remote Technical Support
    89
  - Features
    90
7 If You Need Help

91
- Ultracare Support
  92
- Support from the NEC Reseller
  93
- Support from NEC
  94
  - NEC Fastfacts
    94
  - NEC Bulletin Board System
    95
    
    What Is the BBS
    95
    
    How Do You Use the BBS
    96
  - NEC Technical Support
    97
  - NEC Customer Service Response Center
    97
- Mail-In Service
  97
- Specifications
  98
- Maintenance Contracts
  104
Other Utilities

105
- Apm
  105
  - Features
    105
  - Hardware
    106
  - System
    107
  - Device Status
    108
- Status of Devices in Auto Suspend Mode
  108
- Status of Devices in Power Saving Modes
  109
- NEC Communications Assistant
  110

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NEC VERSA S Service Manual

NEC VERSA S Service Manual (100 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.16 MB

Table of Contents

Preface
2
Abbreviations
3
Table of Contents
5
Figure

12
Technical Information

12
- Versa S Components
  12
- Hardware Overview
  13
  - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
    13
- Versa S Series (Rear View)
  13
  - Keyboard
    14
  - Versa Surepoint
    14
  - LED Status Bar
    14
  - Battery
    15
  - System Board
    16
    
    Cpu
    16
    
    Memory
    16
Table

16
- Versa S Supported Chipsets
  16
  - Video Controller
    17
- Versa S System Memory Map
  17
- Versa S Video Modes
  17
  - Input/Output Controller
    18
- Parallel Port Addresses and Interrupts
  18
- Serial Port Addresses and Interrupts
  18
  - Keyboard Controller
    19
  - PCMCIA Controller (CL-PD6720)
    19
  - I/O Addressing
    19
- Versa S I/O Address Map
  19
  - Interrupt Controller
    20
  - Power Management Overview
    21
- Versa S Series Interrupt-Level Assignments
  21
- Specifications
  22
Setup and Operation

25
- Unpacking the System
  25
- Setup
  25
- Opening the LCD Panel
  25
- Attaching the AC Adapter
  26
- Connecting the Diskette Drive
  26
  - Replacing a Battery Pack
    27
- Turning on the Versa S
  27
- Removing the Battery Pack
  27
- Locating the Tabs and Grooves
  28
- Inserting the Battery Pack
  28
- Operating Controls
  29
  - LED Status Bar
    29
- Control and Button Locations
  29
  - Surepoint and Selection Buttons
    31
  - Fn Key
    31
  - Reset Button
    32
- Power-On Self-Test (Post)
  32
- System Configuration Utility
  33
  - Accessing the SCU
    33
- SCU Main Menu
  33
  - Using the SCU
    34
  - SCU Menu Options
    34
    
    Standard
    34
    
    Preferences
    36
    
    Vga
    38
    
    Memory
    38
    
    Power Management
    38
    
    Default Setup
    38
    
    Exit
    39
Power Management

41
- Power Management Utility
  41
  - Accessing the Power Management Utility
    41
- Power Management Menu
  42
  - Menu Options
    43
    
    Controls
    43
    
    System Options
    44
    
    Device Setup
    45
    
    Default Setup
    46
    
    Exit
    46
- APM Program
  46
  - Hardware Power Management
    47
  - System Power Management
    47
  - Device Status
    48
- Extending Battery Life
  49
Options

50
- PCMCIA Cards
  50
  - Modem Card Connection
    51
- PCMCIA Card Slots
  51
- Installing the Modem Card
  52
- Connecting the Adapter
  52
- Telephone Line Connection
  53
- External Devices
  54
  - Parallel Devices
    54
- Modem and Telephone Connection
  54
- Connecting a Parallel Device
  54
  - Serial Devices
    55
  - Keyboard
    55
- Attaching a Serial Device
  55
  - Mouse
    56
- Attaching the External Keyboard
  56
  - Monitor
    57
- Connecting the Mouse
  57
- Internal Upgrades
  58
- Connecting the External Monitor
  58
  - Moving the Keyboard
    59
- Locating the Retainer
  59
- Lifting the Keyboard
  60
  - Leaning the Keyboard against the LCD
    60
  - Upgrading Memory
    61
- Locating the Memory Module Socket
  61
  - Upgrading the Hard Disk
    62
- Installing the Module
  62
- Locating the Hard Disk
  62
- Removing the Screw
  63
  - Removing the Hard Disk
    63
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    64
- Installing the Hard Disk
  64
- Positioning the Keyboard
  64
  - Running Setup
    65
    
    Memory Modules
    65
- Inserting the Retainer
  65
  - Hard Disk
    66
Troubleshooting and Repair

67
- NEC Service and Information Telephone Numbers
  67
- Maintenance
  68
  - Cleaning
    68
  - Routine Checks
    68
- CMOS Clear Switch
  69
- Locating the CMOS Clear Switch
  69
- Troubleshooting
  70
  - Problem Checklist
    70
  - Diagnosing and Solving Problems
    70
    
    Error Messages
    72
    
    Beep Codes
    74
- Disassembly and Reassembly
  74
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    75
  - Removing the Keyboard
    76
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    76
- Locating the Plastic Retainer
  76
- Removing the Retainer
  77
- Lifting the Keyboard
  77
- Leaning the Keyboard against the LCD
  78
- Disconnecting the Keyboard Cables
  78
  - Removing the Memory Module
    79
  - Locating the Memory Module
    79
  - Removing the Hard Disk
    80
  - Locating the Hard Disk
    80
- Removing the Screw
  80
  - Removing the System Cover and LCD Assembly
    81
- Removing System Cover Screw (Rear)
  81
- Removing System Cover Screws (Top)
  83
  - Removing the CMOS or Bridge Battery
    84
- Removing the CMOS and Bridge Batteries
  85
- Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  90
- Versa S Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  92

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