User Manuals: NEC Versa 4000 Series Vintage Laptop

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NEC Versa 4000 Series Service Manual (72 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.13 MB

Preface
2
Table of Contents
3
List of Figures

7
Technical Information

7
- NEC Versa 4000 Series System Features
  7
- Hardware Overview
  8
  - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
    8
- NEC Versa 4000 Series (Rear View)
  8
  - CPU Board
    9
  - I/O Board
    9
  - Sound Board
    9
  - Infrared (IR) Front Assembly, Rear Assembly
    10
  - Battery Pack
    10
  - CMOS Battery
    10
  - Bridge Battery
    10
  - PCMCIA Slots
    11
  - Diskette Drive and the NEC Versabay II
    11
  - Keyboard
    11
  - NEC Versaglide
    11
- System Memory
  11
  - Memory Map
    12
  - NEC Versa 4000 Series System Memory Map
    12
List of Tables

13
Setup and Operation

29
- Unpacking the System
  29
- Hardware Setup
  29
  - Cable Connections
    30
- Power and I/O Connector Locations
  30
  - I/O Connector Descriptions
    30
- Operating Controls
  31
  - Keyboard Panel Controls
    31
- Right Side Panel Controls
  31
  - Status Bar
    32
  - Status Bar Location
    32
- Control and Switch Functions
  32
  - Status Icons
    33
  - Battery Status
    33
- Status Bar Icons
  33
  - Function Keys (Fn Keys)
    34
  - Smart Power Switch
    34
- Fnkey Operations
  34
  - Dip Switch
    35
    
    Dip Switch Location
    35
    
    Dip Switch Settings
    35
- Power-On Self-Test (Post)
  36
  - POST Errors
    37
  - POST Error Messages
    37
- Setup Utility
  38
  - Accessing Setup
    38
    
    With an Error at POST
    38
    
    With no Errors at POST
    38
  - Setup Screen
    39
    
    Setup Keys
    39
- Changing/Setting Parameter Settings
  39
- Setup Key Functions
  39
- Parameter Options
  41
- System Parameter Settings
  41
  - Parameter Descriptions
    42
    
    Time/Date
    42
    
    Drives
    42
    
    Peripherals
    42
    
    Security
    43
    
    Power Savings
    43
- Security Options
  44
  - System Password
    44
    
    Using the System Password
    44
  - Keyboard Lock Hotkey
    45
- BIOS Update Utility (BUU)
  45
  - Precautions
    45
  - Downloading the Update Utility
    45
  - Using the Update Utility
    46
  - Menu Functions
    48
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    51
- Power Sources
  51
  - AC Adapter
    51
  - Battery Power
    52
    
    Recharging the Battery Pack
    52
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  52
- Battery Cover Latch Location
  53
- Battery Pack Replacement
  53
- Battery Bay Cover Replacement
  54
  - Saving Battery Power
    54
- Automatic Power-Saving Features
  55
Illustrated Parts Breakdown

56
Appendix A Connector Locations and Pin Assignments

62

NEC Versa 4000 Series Manual (91 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.49 MB

Using this Guide

2
- Text Setup
  3
- Table of Contents
  5
Getting to Know Your NEC Versa 4000

8
- Around the System
  9
  - Front
    9
    
    LCD Panel
    9
    
    Controls and Microphone
    10
    
    Status Icons
    12
    
    Keyboard
    13
    
    Infrared Port
    15
    
    NEC Versaglide
    15
    
    Diskette Drive and the NEC Versabay II
    15
  - Back
    15
  - Left Side
    17
  - Right Side
    18
  - Bottom
    19
- System Care
  20
  - Precautions
    20
  - Storage Requirements
    21
  - Routine Cleaning
    22
2 Using the Hardware

24
- Powering Your NEC Versa
  24
  - AC Adapter
    24
  - Bridge Battery
    26
  - Battery Pack
    26
  - Replacing the Battery Pack
    27
  - DC Car Adapter
    31
  - Keyboard
    31
  - The NEC Versaglide Touchpad
    33
    
    Touchpad Adjustments
    34
  - Ergonomics
    34
- Options and PC Card Expansion
  35
  - Hard Disk
    35
  - Memory Expansion
    38
  - Versabay II
    42
  - External Monitor
    45
  - Printer
    46
    
    Parallel Devices
    46
    
    Serial Devices
    48
  - External Keyboard
    49
  - Mouse
    51
  - External Bar Code Scanner
    52
  - External Audio Options
    53
  - PC Cards
    54
  - Docking the NEC Versa 4000
    55
    
    NEC Versa Portbar 4000
    55
    
    NEC Versa Docking Station 4000
    56
3 Understanding the Software

57
- Windows Introduction
  57
  - Windows '95
    58
  - Windows for Workgroups
    58
- DOS Introduction
  59
- Guide to Online Help
  60
  - NEC Versa 4000 Infocenter
    60
  - Additional Topics
    61
- Guide to NEC Utilities
  61
  - Distribution Diskette Creator
    62
  - Setup Utility
    62
    
    Using Setup
    62
- Other Software
  63
  - The Powerpanel
    64
  - Tranxit
    64
  - Cardwizard
    65
  - Taxi and OAG
    65
  - ESS Audio
    65
4 Traveling with Your NEC Versa 4000

66
- Power Connections
  66
- Checklists
  67
  - What to Take
    67
  - Things to Do
    68
5 Solving Problems

69
- Problem Checklist
  69
- Start-Up Problems
  71
  - POST Error Messages
    71
- If You Need Assistance
  74
  - Direct Technical Support
    74
  - Remote Technical Support
    75
    
    Features
    76
6 Getting Help

77
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

79
Specifications and Environment

86

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