NEC Versa VX - Manual

NEC Versa VX Release Notes 1
NEC Versa
®
VX
Release Notes
Congratulations on purchasing your NEC Versa VX notebook computer! Before using your
system, complete the installation process and read the important information detailed in this
document. The topics described in this document apply to NEC Versa VX systems running the
Windows
® 2000, Windows 98, Windows 95, and Windows NT operating systems. Topics
specific to a particular operating system are noted. All other topics apply to all operating
systems.
CONTENTS
Using Hard Disk Drive Security ....................................................................................................... 2
Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords ...................................................................................... 2
Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords .......................................................................................... 2
Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection................................................................................. 3
Moving the Hard Disk Drive ........................................................................................................ 3
Updating the Modem Driver ............................................................................................................. 4
Installing PC Cards .......................................................................................................................... 4
Attaching the NEC Versa PortBar .................................................................................................... 4
Identifying the Switch Settings ......................................................................................................... 4
Swapping PC Cards.......................................................................................................................... 4
Removing the Battery....................................................................................................................... 5
Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers ............................................................................................... 5
Using Wake on Ring ........................................................................................................................ 5
Using Windows 2000 ....................................................................................................................... 5
Rebooting Your Versa VX System ............................................................................................... 5
Conserving Battery Power............................................................................................................ 5
Using the Infrared Port................................................................................................................. 6
Using Windows 98........................................................................................................................... 7
Setting Your Audio Driver ........................................................................................................... 7
Disabling Power Management...................................................................................................... 7
Using Windows 95........................................................................................................................... 7
Using the Email Button ................................................................................................................ 7
Using Windows 95 or Windows 98................................................................................................... 8
Installing SoftDVD Player............................................................................................................ 8
Updating the Video Driver ........................................................................................................... 8
Using Windows NT.......................................................................................................................... 9
MIDI File Support ....................................................................................................................... 9
Creating a STF Partition File........................................................................................................ 9
Installing Internet Explorer........................................................................................................... 9