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NEC VERSA LXI Manual

NEC VERSA LXI Manual

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NEC Versa
LXi/SXi
NEC VersaBay III CD-RW/DVD Drive
Congratulations on purchasing the NEC VersaBay III CD-RW/DVD drive! The NEC
VersaBay III CD-RW/DVD drive features the latest in CD-ROM and DVD-ROM technology. It
is fully compatible with Kodak Multisession Photo CDs™ and standard audio CDs. You can use
your drive to load and start programs from compact discs and DVDs, or play audio CDs while
you work or relax. With Microsoft
Additionally, with the included application software, you can write information to a CD.
Contents
NEC VersaBay III CD-RW/DVD Drive Features.................................................................. 2
Removing a Device from the NEC VersaBay III ................................................................... 2
Installing the NEC VersaBay III CD-RW/DVD Drive........................................................... 4
Installing the NEC CD-RW Software.................................................................................... 5
Installing Easy CD Creator ............................................................................................ 5
Installing DirectCD ....................................................................................................... 6
BIOS and Driver Requirements ............................................................................................ 6
Running under the Windows NT Operating System .............................................................. 6
Recommended Media........................................................................................................... 7
Installing the MGI SoftDVD MAX Software ........................................................................ 7
Uninstalling the MGI SoftDVD MAX Software............................................................. 8
Using the MGI SoftDVD MAX Software ............................................................................. 8
Starting the MGI SoftDVD MAX Software.................................................................... 8
Conditions Affecting DVD Performance........................................................................ 9
Configuring AC Power Management for Playing Movies ............................................... 9
Diagnosing Incorrect Power Management Settings....................................................... 10
Using the Password Feature......................................................................................... 10
Displaying Movies on a Television Set ........................................................................ 10
Using a Retail Version of the Windows 2000 Operating System.......................................... 11
Specifications..................................................................................................................... 11
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, you can also play full-length CD-i movies.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    LXi/SXi NEC VersaBay III CD-RW/DVD Drive Congratulations on purchasing the NEC VersaBay III CD-RW/DVD drive! The NEC VersaBay III CD-RW/DVD drive features the latest in CD-ROM and DVD-ROM technology. It is fully compatible with Kodak Multisession Photo CDs™ and standard audio CDs. You can use your drive to load and start programs from compact discs and DVDs, or play audio CDs while ®...

  • Page 2: Nec Versabay Iii Cd-Rw/Dvd Drive Features

    Release Button — ejects the disc tray. Press this button when the power is on to insert a disc into or remove a disc from the drive. Status LED — lights during data read operations. Do not eject the disc or turn off the NEC Versa when the indicator is lit.
  • Page 3 NEC Versa SXi systems A – VersaBay III Turn the NEC Versa upside down and locate the release lock (see the figure that follows). Slide the release lock to the unlocked position. Locate the release latch. Slide the release latch to the unlocked position.

  • Page 4: Installing The Nec Versabay Iii Cd-Rw/Dvd Drive

    “Removing a Device from the NEC VersaBay III.” If there is an NEC VersaBay III device in the NEC VersaBay III, refer to the instructions in the previous section, “Removing a Device from the NEC VersaBay III.”...

  • Page 5: Installing The Nec Cd-Rw Software

    In Windows 98, double click on My Computer, then insert the NEC CD-RW software CD into the drive. In Windows 2000 and Windows NT, insert the NEC CD-RW software CD into the drive. The Adaptec Master Setup screen appears. If the CD does not load automatically, do the following.

  • Page 6: Installing Directcd

    Click Finish to restart the system. BIOS and Driver Requirements It is likely that the necessary BIOS, audio drivers, and video drivers for the NEC VersaBay III CD-RW/DVD drive are already installed on your system. Check the following table for the minimum version required for each.

  • Page 7: Recommended Media

    NEC Versa LXi systems with 16-MB video RAM any NEC Versa SXi system The NEC Versa LXi system with 8-MB video RAM does not support the MGI SoftDVD MAX software. Use the NEC SoftDVD solution with the NEC Versa LXi with 8-MB video RAM.

  • Page 8: Uninstalling The Mgi Softdvd Max Software

    MGI SoftDVD MAX if your system is configured for power management. Click OK to clear the message, and then change your power management settings. 8 NEC VersaBay III CD-RW/DVD Drive...

  • Page 9: Conditions Affecting Dvd Performance

    — click the question mark just below the movie screen (located about an inch from the right edge of the window); or — Press NEC Computers does not recommend playing DVD movies with MGI SoftDVD MAX while the system is running on battery power. Conditions Affecting DVD Performance...

  • Page 10: Diagnosing Incorrect Power Management Settings

    Note NEC Computers recommends that you not close the LCD panel while a DVD movie is playing. If the LCD panel is lowered during movie play, systems may hibernate, recording system state to RAM (Save-to-Ram) or a disk (Save-to-File). If you alter these AC power management settings, be sure to change them back before playing a movie with MGI SoftDVD MAX.

  • Page 11: Using A Retail Version Of The Windows 2000 Operating System

    Using a Retail Version of the Windows 2000 Operating System NEC Computers configures your computer at the factory with the correct IDE Controller mode settings for optimal CD-RW/DVD drive audio and video performance. These settings are preserved if you reinstall your operating system using the Product Recovery CD provided by NEC Computers.
  • Page 12 819-200738-000 02/2001 '%&($ %(' 12 NEC VersaBay III CD-RW/DVD Drive...

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