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Contents Using This Guide Text Conventions .................................................................................................................. x Related Documents ............................................................................................................... x 1 Introducing the NEC Versa Before You Begin .............................................................................................................. 1-2 About Your NEC Versa L320 Notebook .........................
Battery Handling .........................................................................................................2-9 Replacing the Battery..................................................................................................2-9 Charging the Battery .................................................................................................2-11 Battery Precautions ...................................................................................................
Windows 98 SE Power Meter............................................................................ 3-22 Windows 98 SE Advanced ................................................................................ 3-23 Windows 98 SE Hibernate................................................................................. 3-23 Windows 98 SE and Intel SpeedStep Technology............................................. 3-24 Windows Power Management States............................................................
PartitionMagic Special Edition.........................................................................................4-15 Product Recovery CD.......................................................................................................4-16 Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD .......................................................4-16 Product Recovery CD Options ..................................................................................4-17 Full Disk Drive Restore..................
Sending and Receiving E-mail.................................................................................... 6-8 Modifying the Internet and E-mail Shortcut Buttons.................................................. 6-8 IR Port................................................................................................................................ 6-8 Enabling the IR Port ...................................................................................................
10 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist ............................................................................................................10-2 Startup Problems ..............................................................................................................10-3 POST Error Messages ...............................................................................................10-4 If You Need Assistance................................................................................
Using This Guide The NEC Versa® L320 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, “Introducing the NEC Versa,” to acquaint yourself with the system hardware. ! Chapter 2, “Getting Started,” for instructions on how to connect, power on, and care for your system.
Text Conventions To make this guide as easy as possible to use, text is set up as follows. ! Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings: Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life. Cautions indicate situations that can damage the hardware or software. Note Notes give important information, etc. ! Names of keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard, for example, Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.
1 Introducing the NEC Versa ! Before You Begin ! About Your NEC Versa L320 Notebook ! Around the Front of the System ! Around the Back of the System ! Around the Left Side of the System ! Around the Right Side of the System ! Around the Bottom of the System ! About the NEC Cable PortBar ! About NEC Wireless LAN
Before You Begin Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of injury, set up and use your computer in the manner described in Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment.
About Your NEC Versa L320 Notebook The NEC Versa L320 notebook computer offers you a portable system filled with exciting resources for business users. Standard features include a powerful Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor-M running at 933 MHz, 1 GHz, 1.13 GHz, or higher. This processor is designed to work together with the latest Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) architecture. Your notebook computer supports up to 1 GB of system memory.
Around the Front of the System The NEC Versa is compact with features on every side. First, look at the front of the system. Opening Your System Open your NEC Versa L320 notebook computer by sliding the LCD panel latch to the right. Lift the cover to reveal the LCD panel and the base unit features. See the section, “Front Features,” to locate the latch. Base Unit The base unit of your NEC Versa notebook offers the features shown in the following figure. Feature descriptions are provided after the figure.
! LCD Panel — Provides a high-resolution display for sharp, effective visuals on your NEC Versa notebook. ! Operating Status LEDs — Keep you informed of your NEC Versa notebook’s current operating status (see the section, “Status LEDs”). ! Power Button — Powers on and off the system (see the section, “Control Panel”). ! Shortcut Buttons — Launch your browser or your e-mail application with these buttons (see the section, “Control Panel”). ! Personal Code Buttons — Sets a personal code for security.
Control panel A – Personal Code Button 1 B – Personal Code Button 2 C – Personal Code Button 3 D – Personal Code Button 4 E – Personal Code Enter Button F – Shortcut Button G – Power Button H – Shortcut Button Security and Personal Code Buttons Some systems have Personal Code Setting buttons. Use the buttons to set, enter, change, or cancel a personal security code. See “Personal Code Setting Utility” in Chapter 4 for more information.
! Use the Power button in the following ways: — Press the Power button to power on. — Press the Power button to resume from a Windows 98 or Windows 2000 Standby mode and proceed with normal operation. — Hold the Power button in place for 4 or more seconds to initiate power override (powers off the system). Only use this option if you cannot power off your system using Start, Shutdown.
Note The Radio Wave Status LED (available on some models) is on the right side of the unit. See “Around the Right Side of the System” to locate the LED and for a description of the LED. Power Status LEDs Power Status LEDs indicate your NEC Versa L320’s current power status. ! Power Status LED — Lights to indicate the following status: — Lights green when the system power is on. — Blinks green when the system is in Standby mode.
! Drive Activity LED — Lights when the NEC Versa L320 accesses the hard disk or an NEC VersaBay™ IV drive (second hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive). ! NEC Modular Bay Drive Activity LED — Lights when the NEC Versa L320 writes data to or retrieves data from the diskette drive in the NEC Modular Bay. ! Caps Lock LED — Lights when caps lock is in effect. ! Scroll Lock LED — Lights when scroll lock is in effect (not supported in the U.S. or Canada).
! Function Keys — Twelve function keys, F1 through F12, are available on the NEC Versa L320 keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special preprogrammed functions. Function keys can also be used within applications. Most are application-driven, so their function varies according to the application in use. See the specific application’s user guide for information about how each function key works within the application you are using.
Windows Keys — Use the following two keys to facilitate your work. Shortcut/Application key – provides quick access to shortcut menus. (This key acts like a right mouse button.) Floating Window key – displays the Start menu. ! Numeric Keypad — Pressing Num Lock on the keyboard activates the numeric keypad numbers and functions printed in yellow on top of the keys. The keypad lets you type numbers and mathematical operands (+, –) as you would on a calculator.
Front Features The features on the front edge of the system are described after the following figure: Front features A – LCD Panel Latch B – Speakers C – IR Port D – Built-In Microphone 1-12 E – Microphone In Port F – Headphone In Port G – Volume Control ! LCD Panel Latch — Slide the latch to the right to open the NEC Versa L320 system. ! Stereo Speakers — Provide stereo sound for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure.
Around the Back of the System You’ll find system ports for connecting your NEC Versa L320 to optional devices (like a printer or external monitor) on the back of your NEC Versa L320. The ports are described after the figure.
! Parallel Port — Connects a parallel printer or other parallel device. The parallel port default supports the Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) standard. The port also supports bi-directional and output only protocols. Around the Left Side of the System The left side of your NEC Versa L320 provides the features shown in the following figure. The left-side features are described after the figure.
Around the Right Side of the System The right side of the NEC Versa L320 offers the features shown in the following figure. The right side features are described after the figure. Right side features A – Radio Wave Status LED B – NEC Modular Bay Slot C – Modular Bay Latch D – VersaBay IV Slot ! Radio Wave Status LED — Provides the operating status of a Bluetooth™ or Wireless LAN device. The LED lights green when the Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device is on.
Around the Bottom of the System The bottom of the NEC Versa L320 offers the following features. The features are described after the figure. Bottom features A – Battery Release Latch B – Primary Battery Bay C – Mini PCI and MDC Bay Cover D – NEC VersaBay IV Slot 1-16 E – VersaBay IV Latch F – Memory Module Bay Cover G – Tilt Foot ! Battery Release Latch — Press the latch toward the edge of the system and hold it.
About the NEC Cable PortBar The NEC Cable PortBar is an accessory that duplicates some of the ports on the back of your NEC Versa L320 system, including a power connector. Ports include a LAN port for a network connection. Keep the NEC Cable PortBar in your office connected to peripherals while you take your NEC Versa L320 on the road. The ports on the NEC Cable PortBar are described after the following figure.
NEC Cable PortBar power connectors A – 19-volt DC Power Connector for the NEC Versa L320 system B – 15-volt DC Power Connector (for future use) About NEC Wireless LAN Some NEC Versa L320 notebook computers come with built-in wireless LAN capabilities featuring the Wi-Fi™ (wireless fidelity) IEEE 802.11b High Rate (HR) standard for business users.
2 Getting Started ! NEC VersaGlide Touchpad ! Power Sources for Your NEC Versa ! AC Adapter ! System Batteries ! Using the Primary Battery ! Using a Secondary Battery ! System Care
NEC VersaGlide Touchpad The NEC VersaGlide touchpad is an easy way to control the cursor with your finger. Lightly glide your finger across the NEC VersaGlide and the cursor follows. Use the VersaGlide touchpad as follows. ! Single tap the touchpad — equivalent to a single click of the primary mouse button. ! Double tap the touchpad — equivalent to a double click of the primary mouse button.
Making VersaGlide Adjustments The NEC VersaGlide offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions. The options let you control the cursor speed, select button orientation, enable or disable tapping, define auto jumps, enable easy-scrolling, and configure gestures to initiate selected functions by tapping in a designated area of the touchpad. To access these options, locate the Windows Control Panel and double click the mouse icon.
Read the following sections for specific information about using the NEC power sources. AC Adapter Use the AC adapter and power cable that came with your NEC Versa notebook to run your computer on alternating current (AC) power, or to recharge the battery. Keep the adapter connected whenever possible. The AC adapter charges the battery when it is connected, whether the NEC Versa notebook is powered on or off.
2. Plug one end of the AC power cable into the AC adapter and the other end into a properly grounded 120- or 240-volt, 50- or 60-Hz wall outlet. 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. Only use the AC adapter that comes with your NEC Versa L320. Although other adapters look similar, using them can damage your system. Powering On Your System Power on the system as follows: 1.
System Batteries Your NEC Versa notebook is equipped with a primary lithium ion battery that helps to prevent data loss. In addition, you can insert an optional secondary lithium ion battery in the NEC Modular Bay slot to give you more on-the-go power. Primary Battery The standard lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery provides the main power source in your NEC Versa L320 computer. Your system comes with an 8-cell lithium ion battery that fits into the battery bay on the bottom of your system.
Using the Primary Battery The NEC Versa notebook comes with a rechargeable 8-cell lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery that’s easy to install and remove. Primary battery A – Primary Battery B – Battery Latch (hidden) C – Connector To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion, adhere to the following: ! ! ! ! Keep the battery away from extreme heat. Keep metal objects away from the battery connectors to prevent a short circuit. Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay.
Use the system’s power meter to determine battery status. Access the system’s power meter in the following ways: ! Move the cursor over the Power icon on the taskbar to display the remaining battery power for the system’s primary battery. ! Right click the Power icon on the taskbar to open the power meter or to adjust power properties. ! Double click the Power icon on the taskbar to display the remaining power for both the primary and optional secondary battery (if installed).
Battery Handling Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery. ! Use only the battery designed for your NEC Versa notebook. Mixing other manufacturers’ 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 connectors with a dry cloth when they get dirty.
3. Slide the battery release latch toward the edge of the system and hold firmly. Locating the battery bay release latch A – Battery Release Latch B – Indentation 4. C – Primary Battery Grasp the edge of the battery at the indentation in the system case. Lift the battery up slightly. Once the edge is free, pull the battery out at an angle. Do not lift the battery straight up.
5. Insert the new battery as follows: ! Locate the connector on the edge of the battery. ! Locate the connector inside the battery bay. ! Place the battery in the battery bay at an angle so the connectors line up. ! Lower the battery into the bay, making sure that the battery release latch secures the battery in place. Inserting the battery 6. Turn the system over.
Battery Precautions To prevent accidental battery ignition, rupture, or explosion, adhere to the following precautions. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. To avoid personal injury and property damage, read these battery precautions on handling, charging, and disposing of Li-Ion batteries.
Using a Secondary Battery An optional secondary 8-cell battery is available for your NEC Versa notebook. This battery installs in the Modular Bay slot on the right side of your computer. Use the secondary battery in addition to the primary battery to extend the amount of time you can run your system on battery power. Secondary Battery Precautions Use these precautions when using the secondary battery in the Modular Bay slot.
System Care The NEC Versa L320 notebook computer is designed to be a durable, dependable system built for extensive use and travel. Follow these guidelines to maintain the condition and performance of your computer. Immediately turn off and unplug the NEC Versa notebook under the following conditions: ! ! ! The power cord is damaged or frayed. Liquid spills on or into the NEC Versa notebook. The system is dropped or the casing is damaged.
Storage Requirements Store the computer and AC adapter in an environment that meets the following conditions: If the temperature of the NEC Versa notebook suddenly rises or falls (for example, when you move the system from a cold place to a warm place) vapor condenses inside the system. Turning on the system under this condition can damage the internal system components.
3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility ! Introducing BIOS Setup ! Entering BIOS Setup ! Checking/Setting System Parameters ! Managing System Power ! Checking Switch Settings ! Updating the BIOS
Introducing BIOS Setup Your NEC Versa L320 computer comes with a hardware program called the BIOS Setup utility that allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also allows you to set password features that protect your system from unauthorized use. Use BIOS Setup to: ! set the current time and date ! customize your operating system to reflect your computer hardware ! secure your system with a password ! balance your performance needs with power conservation.
BIOS Setup Main Menu After you press F2, the system displays the BIOS Setup Main Menu screen, similar to the following menu. BIOS Setup Main Menu Use the up and down arrow keys (located on the lower right corner of the keyboard) to toggle through the BIOS Setup menu items.
Looking at Screens BIOS setup screens have three areas as shown next. Advanced BIOS Setup ! Parameters — The left side of the screen. This area lists parameters and their current settings. ! Available Options and Help — The right side of the screen. This area lists alternate settings and Help text for each parameter. ! Key Legend — The bottom right corner of the screen. These lines display the keys that move the cursor and select parameters.
Using Keys The following table lists the BIOS Setup keys and their functions. BIOS Setup Key Functions Key Function F1 Displays help. Esc Exits the current screen and returns to the Main Menu screen. From the Main Menu screen, displays the prompt, “Quit without saving.” ↑↓ Moves the cursor between the displayed parameters. ←→ Moves the cursor between menu items. F5/F6 Changes the value for the selected item.
Resetting System Parameters To reset all parameters to the default settings, press F9, press the arrow keys to select Yes, and press Enter. Main Menu Use the Main menu to view the System Time, System Date and to modify drive parameters and related settings. Main Menu Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting(s) System Time hh:/mm:/ss System Date mm / dd / yyyy Language English Japanese Diskette Drive A 1.44/1.
! Diskette Drive — Designates the drive type for your diskette drive. ! Internal Drives — Assigns devices to the internal drives in your system. ! VersaBay — Assigns the device to the VersaBay drive in your system. ! System Memory / Extended Memory — Displays the amount of system memory and extended memory currently installed in your system. ! CPU Type, CPU Speed — Displays the type and speed of the installed processor.
! BootUp Message — Enabled allows a boot message to be displayed while the system boots. ! Save to Disk Warning — When set to Disabled, no Save-to-Disk warning is displayed if the SAVE2DSK.BIN file does not exist. ! Summary Screen — When set to Enabled, system configuration information is displayed on the screen during boot. ! Silent Boot — When set to Enabled, the NEC logo screen is displayed during system boot.
Security Menu Use the Security menu to configure your system for protection against unauthorized access.
! Assign HDD Password — Allows you to assign a password to allow or restrict access to the hard disk drive contents. ! Internal HDD Password — Enables or disables the HDD password. Password Protection Your NEC Versa supports a password for system security on several levels. Keep in mind that you must set the supervisor password before the BIOS Setup utility allows you to set a user password.
FingerPrint Protection Your system also allows you to establish system protection using an external fingerprint reader. Your NEC Versa supports FingerPrint protection for system security on several levels. Keep in mind that you must set up supervisor access before the BIOS Setup utility allows you to set up user access.
6. Enter the user password and press Enter. 7. Highlight and select Internal HDD Password and use the F5/F6 keys to enable the selection. (This enables password protection for the internal HDD.) Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords To change hard disk drive passwords, enter the Security Setup, highlight Assign HDD Password, press Enter, and enter the current password that you wish to change. If you enter the current master password, you are prompted to enter a new master password.
To take advantage of HDD password protection in another system, the system must be equipped with the same HDD password protection feature. To determine if that system has HDD password, check the Security Setup in the BIOS Setup to see if there are provisions for establishing HDD passwords. Power Menu Use the Power menu to control some power saving functions in your system.
! Power Switch — Sets the Power button as a power switch (with the On/Off setting) or a sleep button (with the Suspend/Resume setting). ! Power Management Function — Select Always On to enable power management while the system is running under either AC power or battery power. Select Battery Only for power management only while running on battery power. ! Power Savings Level — Specifies one of four levels of power management.
! Resume On Time — When Enabled, brings the system out of a power-saving state at a specified time. ! Resume Time — Specifies the time at which the system resumes from a powersaving state (if Resume On Time is set to Enabled). Boot Menu Boot menu allows you to define the boot order of system devices or to specify a boot remotely. Boot Devices — Boot devices are listed by name, and the order of the names represents the boot order: ! ATAPI CD-ROM ! Diskette Drive ! Hard Drive.
Managing System Power In the Windows® 2000 and Windows® 98 Second Edition (98 SE) operating system environments, your NEC Versa notebook manages its power resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) while the system is powered on using AC or battery (DC) power. ACPI enables the operating system to manage the power given to each attached device and to turn off a device when not in use. Take advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your system to: ! Minimize battery drain.
Windows 2000 Power Schemes Use the Power Schemes options to define the appropriate Power scheme for your system, and to set timeouts for standby, LCD panel, and hard disk. Define parameters for your system when running under AC (plugged in) or DC (running on batteries) power. Power Schemes Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting(s) Power Schemes Portable/Laptop Home/Office Desk, Presentation, Always On, Minimal Power Management, Max.
! Power Schemes — Defines the most appropriate power scheme for your computer. ! Turn off monitor — Selects the time delay before your LCD panel turns off. ! Turn off hard disks — Selects the time delay before your hard disk(s) power down. ! System standby — Selects the system standby timeout period for your system when running under AC or DC power. ! System hibernates — Selects the system hibernate timeout period for your system when running on AC or DC power.
Windows 2000 Power Meter The Power Meter screen displays the remaining battery power and charging status for the primary and secondary batteries. Choose to display either a percentage progress bar or a battery icon with percentage indicator for your battery status information. Windows 2000 Advanced The Advanced window allows you to select behaviors for the taskbar icon, standby password, LCD panel, when closed, and the Power button.
Windows 2000 and Intel SpeedStep Technology Use the Intel SpeedStep technology (available in systems with Intel Pentium III processors) to optimize processing speed and conserve battery life. Enable Intel SpeedStep technology through the Power menu (Intel SpeedStep2) in the BIOS Setup utility. The available settings are Disabled and Enabled. Use Disabled to turn off Intel SpeedStep2 technology.
Windows 98 SE Power Schemes Use the Power Schemes options to define the appropriate Power scheme for your system, and to set timeouts for standby, LCD panel, and hard disk. Define parameters for your system when running under AC (plugged in) or DC (running on batteries) power.
Windows 98 SE Alarms Use the Alarms screen to define the point at which the battery alarm activates. Define the alarm to either sound, display a warning message, or invoke Standby, Hibernate or Shutdown.
Windows 98 SE Advanced The Advanced window allows you to select behaviors for the taskbar icon, standby password, LCD panel, when closed, and the Power button.
Windows 98 SE and Intel SpeedStep Technology Use the Intel SpeedStep technology (available in systems with Intel Pentium III processors) to optimize processing speed and conserve battery life. Enable Intel SpeedStep technology through the Power menu (Intel SpeedStep2) in the BIOS Setup utility. The available settings are Disabled and Enabled. Use Disabled to turn off Intel SpeedStep2 technology.
Recognizing the Windows Power Management States It is important to recognize your system’s behavior when in each of these power management states. The following table describes the system behavior for each power management state. Windows Power Management Behavior LCD Timeout Standby (STR) Hibernate (STF) 2 Minutes, DC power. 5 Minutes, DC power. On DC power: 15 minutes for Windows 98SE; 10 minutes for Windows 2000. 15 Minutes, AC power. 20 minutes, AC power.
Checking Switch Settings An eight-position dip switch is located on the bottom of the system in the Mini PCI/MDC bay. To access the dip switch, follow the procedure in “Accessing Switches.” For a description of switch settings, see “Looking at Switch Settings.” Accessing Switches Follow these steps to access the switches under the Mini PCI/MDC bay. 1. Make sure the system is powered off and that no peripheral devices are attached. 2. Turn over the system and locate the Mini PCI/MDC bay cover.
Looking at Switch Settings The following figure shows the default switch settings. Switch setting descriptions follow the figure. Default switch settings Never use a pencil to change switch settings. Residue from the pencil can damage the system. Using a fine-tipped object to gently change a switch setting between “ON” or “OFF.” ! Switch 1, Keyboard Select — The default setting is “ON” for U.S. keyboard. ! Switch 2, Keyboard Select — The default setting is “OFF” for U.S. keyboard.
! Switch 6, PIN Security mode — The default setting is “OFF.” The system ships without a Personal Security code, but with the PIN security option enabled. This means you can boot the system without a PIN if a PIN has yet to be set, or boot the system with a PIN if the password has been set. Note If you set a Personal Security code and forget the code, call NEC Computers Support Services at 1-800-632-4525 for information about how to reset the code.
Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette Before using the BIOS update diskette, you must make the diskette BIOS flash ready. Refer to the readme.txt file on the diskette before using the diskette. Follow these instructions to prepare the BIOS Update Diskette. 1. Scan your hard drive for any computer viruses. 2. Unlock the write protect notch on the diskette, if necessary. 3. Insert the diskette into the diskette drive. 4. Type a:\install (where a: is the diskette drive) at the DOS prompt and follow the on-
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the “Display BIOS Version” option on the Main Menu. Use this option to check the currently installed BIOS version and the version of the new replacement BIOS. Press any key to return to the Main menu. 5. Highlight the “Install New BIOS” option and press Enter. 6. Press Y and then press Enter. After a brief pause, a message appears telling you to remove the diskette from the file bay drive. 7. Remove the diskette and press any key to continue.
4 Using the Operating System and Utilities ! Windows Introduction ! NEC Utilities ! SpeedStep Applet ! SoftDVD Player ! NEC CD-RW CD ! Application and Driver CD ! Personal Code Setting Utility ! NEC Info Center ! PartitionMagic ! Product Recovery CD ! One-Touch Start Button Settings Utility
Windows Introduction Your system comes preloaded with the Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition (SE) operating system or the Windows 2000 operating system configuration. These Microsoft® operating systems provide a means of running applications, navigating through your file structure, and using your notebook computer. Each operating system offers its own look and employs its own tools through an easy-to-use graphical interface.
Note Before choosing and registering for an online service, you must connect your system to a local area network or to a working phone line. The phone line must be analog. If you are unsure what type of line you have, call your local phone company. If you are using this product outside the United States or Canada, some online services may require a long-distance or international call. ! NEC Customize — Gives you the option to launch the Application and Driver CD.
! Setup MSN Internet Access — Provides a setup program that allows you to sign-up for the Microsoft Network. If you already have an account, use this interface to sign-on to the Microsoft Network. ! Network Neighborhood — Appears when your computer is connected to a network. Use the network neighborhood to browse through the computers in your workgroup and the computers in the entire network. ! My Briefcase — Provides a mechanism for file synchronization between the NEC Versa and another system.
Taskbar Icons With Windows 98 SE, a number of icons appear on the taskbar. Use the cursor to hover over the icon and display its function, right click the icon to display its menu options, or double click the icon to launch it. The following icons normally appear on the left side of the Windows 98 SE taskbar. ! Internet Explorer — Allows you to browse the Internet or view local HTML files. Also access Internet Explorer under Start, Programs, Internet Explorer.
NEC Utilities NEC Computers provides several programs and routines designed to make your NEC Versa notebook run more efficiently. The NEC utilities include: ! NEC Customize utility ! PHDISK utility (Windows 98 SE). NEC Customize Utility The NEC Customize utility gives you the option to install or launch the: ! ! Application and Driver CD — Use this option to install a variety of software applications, drivers, utilities, internet browsers, and the NEC Info Center.
PHDISK Utility for Windows 98 SE The PHDISK utility for Windows 98 SE configures your NEC Versa system’s save-tofile (STF) area on the hard disk drive. This allows you to use your system’s power management features to automatically save open files when your system hibernates. To set up PHDISK use the information in the following sections. Note For more details about the PHDISK utility, see the ReadMe.txt file in the necutils\phdisk directory.
2. Select the PHDISK utility for installation. Follow the prompts to install the appropriate files on your hard drive. 3. Once the files have been installed, exit the Application and Driver CD interface and remove the CD. 4. Restart your system in MS-DOS mode by pressing Start and clicking Shutdown. Select ‘Restart in MS-DOS mode’ and click OK. 5. At the MS-DOS prompt, type cd \necutils\phdisk and press Enter to change to the \necutils\phdisk directory. 6. Type phdisk and press Enter.
Applet for Intel SpeedStep2 Technology The processors that ship with the NEC Versa L320 notebook computer include the Intel SpeedStep2 technology. Intel SpeedStep2 technology allows you to customize performance of your NEC Versa notebook, optimizing performance when your system is running under AC power, and conserving battery life when your system is running on battery power.
Application and Driver CD A variety of software applications, drivers, utilities, Internet browsers and the NEC Info Center are provided on the Application and Driver (A&D) CD that ships with your NEC Versa L320 system. Some of the drivers are already installed as part of your operating system environment. The additional software on the A&D CD lets you take full advantage of your system resources. Use the Application and Driver CD to install the software of your choice.
Note If the NEC Customize icon is not available, double click My Computer on the desktop and then click the CD icon. The Application and Driver CD dialog box appears. Application and Driver CD Dialog Box The Application and Driver CD dialog box consists of the following components. ! Selection Tabs — Located just below the title bar, each tab represents a software category. The selection tabs include applications, drivers, utilities, internet browsers, and the NEC Online Documentation.
See the following sections for procedures on establishing personal codes, clearing a personal code, using a personal code to access the system, and using a personal code to bring the system out of a power-saving state. Identifying Personal Code Setting Buttons The following figure shows the locations of the Personal Code Setting buttons on the system. (Not all systems come with Personal Code Setting buttons.
2. Enter up to 5 button strokes for the password. Multiple buttons held down at the same time represent a unique entry, independent of individual button strokes. 3. Press the Enter button to set the password. Note The personal code can be up to 5 button strokes. Multiple buttons held down at the same time represent a unique entry (independent of individual button strokes) — allowing close to 800,000 personal code combinations. Clearing a Personal Code Follow these steps to clear a personal code.
Using the Personal Code to Access the System Once you set one or more personal codes on the system, you must enter one of these personal codes before the system can finish booting up. After the system has been turned on, but before it boots, the Personal Code Security LED lights. Enter the personal code and press the Enter button. When a valid personal code is entered, the LED goes out and the system finishes booting up.
Uninstalling the NEC Info Center Use the Windows Add/Remove Programs or the Wise uninstall feature to uninstall the NEC Info Center. To uninstall the NEC Info Center using the Windows Add/Remove Programs feature, follow these steps: 1. Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double click Add/Remove Programs. 2. Use the scroll bar, if necessary, to display the NEC Info Center item. 3. Highlight NEC Info Center and click the Add/Remove button. 4.
Before using PartitionMagic Special Edition, refer to the associated cautionary notes on the Application and Driver CD. The cautionary notes contain important information about designating the partitions on the hard disk drive. The partitions must be properly designated before using the Product Recovery CD to reinstall your operating system. If the partitions on the hard disk drive are not properly designated, it will appear as though data loss has occurred after using the Product Recovery CD.
Product Recovery CD Options The Product Recovery CD and utility provides you with a number of choices. Move the cursor over each selection on the NEC Product Recovery utility screen to display a description of the selection in the window at the right side of the screen. ! Restore System — Select this option if you wish to restore your hard disk drive to its initial installation state. Restore System allows you to restore your system in one of the following ways.
Use the Product Recovery utility to perform a Full Disk Drive restore as follows. 1. Check the Product Recovery CD title and make sure that it is the correct CD for your NEC Versa computer and operating system. 2. Put the CD into the CD-ROM drive tray, close the drive door, and reboot your system. 3. Read the License Agreement screen that appears. Use the VersaGlide touchpad to position the cursor on the Accept button. Left click to accept the agreement.
Partition Only Restore If your preinstalled software on drive C: of your multiple partitioned drive becomes unusable and you cannot boot from the hard disk, use the Product Recovery utility to restore your primary partition to its initial shipping configuration. Use the Partition Only restore option only if your hard disk drive consists of multiple partitions and if drive C: contains the operating system and related drivers.
5. Read the Warning screen. A warning displays indicating that drive C: (the primary drive/partition) is about to be erased and formatted. It may be necessary to reinstall software to the other drives (partitions) to reestablish Start Menu links and other configuration requirements stored on drive C:. 6. Select Continue to proceed, to perform a Partition Only restore. If you select Back, the recovery utility returns to the prior screen, which has an exit option.
2. To run the utility, click Start, highlight Programs and One-Touch Start Button Settings Utility. Click One-Touch Start button Settings Utility. The utility launches. 3. For each button, browse and select the default program you wish to launch. You can rename the program (for example, “My browser”). Note The name of the program displays on your screen by default. Uncheck the box for “Display on screen to display name on screen if you do not want to display the name. 4. Click OK.
5 Using the System Drives and Bays ! NEC Modular Bay Slot ! NEC VersaBay IV Slot ! Phoenix BaySwap Utility ! Variable-Speed CD-ROM Drive ! Variable-Speed CD-RW Drive ! Variable-Speed DVD-ROM Drive ! Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM Drive ! Memory Modules
NEC Modular Bay Slot The NEC Modular Bay slot is located on the right side of the system. Your NEC Versa notebook ships with a diskette drive installed in the bay. The NEC Modular Bay slot lets you maximize your computer’s capabilities and is designed for ease-of-use. It allows you to: ! Install an optional secondary battery in the slot instead of the diskette drive. ! Hot swap and warm swap the diskette drive or the secondary battery.
Read the instructions that come with your VersaBay IV device for specific information about installation and configuration. Contact your NEC Computers dealer to purchase additional VersaBay IV devices. Phoenix BaySwap Utility The NEC VersaBay IV slot supports hot swapping (switching devices while the system is powered on) and warm swapping (switching devices while the system is in a sleep state) for many bay devices, through the Phoenix BaySwap Utility.
4. Remove the device (see the section, “Removing a Device from the NEC Modular Bay Slot” or “Removing a Device from the NEC VersaBay IV Slot). Click OK after the device is removed. 5. Insert a different device in the NEC VersaBay IV slot or the NEC Modular Bay slot (see “Installing a Device in the NEC Modular Bay Slot” or “Installing a Device in the NEC VersaBay IV Slot”).
