Document Outline

• NEC Versa L320 User's Guide
  • Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
  • Contents
  • Using This Guide
    • Text Conventions
    • Related Documents
  • 1 Introducing the NEC Versa
    • Before You Begin
    • About Your NEC Versa L320 Notebook
    • Around the Front of the System
      • Opening Your System
      • Base Unit
      • Control Panel
        • Security and Personal Code Buttons
        • Power Button
        • Shortcut Buttons
      • Status LEDs
        • Power Status LEDs
        • Operating Status LEDs
      • Keyboard Panel
      • Front Features
    • 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
  • 2 Getting Started
    • NEC VersaGlide Touchpad
      • VersaGlide Adjustments
      • VersaGlide Tips
    • Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
    • AC Adapter
      • Connecting the AC Adapter
      • Powering On Your System
    • System Batteries
      • Primary Battery
      • Secondary Battery
      • CMOS Battery
    • Using the Primary Battery
      • Determining Battery Status
      • Low Battery Status
      • Returning the Battery to its Normal State
      • Extending Battery Life
      • Battery Handling
      • Replacing the Battery
      • Charging the Battery
      • Battery Precautions
      • Precautions for Recharging the Battery
    • Using a Secondary Battery
      • Secondary Battery Precautions
      • Replacing the Secondary Battery
    • System Care
      • Precautions for System Use
      • Storage Requirements
      • Routine Cleaning
  • 3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
    • Introducing BIOS Setup
    • Entering BIOS Setup
      • BIOS Setup Main Menu
      • Looking at Screens
      • Using Keys
    • Checking/Setting System Parameters
      • Resetting System Parameters
      • Main Menu
      • Advanced Menu
      • Security Menu
      • Password Protection
      • Establishing Passwords
      • FingerPrint Protection
      • Hard Disk Drive Passwords
        • Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
        • Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
        • Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
        • Moving the Hard Disk Drive
      • Power Menu
      • Boot Menu
      • Exit Menu
    • Managing System Power
      • Windows 2000 Power Options Properties
        • Windows 2000 Power Schemes
        • Windows 2000 Alarms
        • Windows 2000 Power Meter
        • Windows 2000 Advanced
        • Windows 2000 Hibernate
        • Windows 2000 and Intel SpeedStep Technology
      • Windows 98 SE Power Management Properties
        • Windows 98 SE Power Schemes
        • Windows 98 SE Alarms
        • Windows 98 SE Power Meter
        • Windows 98 SE Advanced
        • Windows 98 SE Hibernate
        • Windows 98 SE and Intel SpeedStep Technology
      • Windows Power Management States
      • Recognizing the Windows Power Management States
    • Checking Switch Settings
      • Accessing Switches
      • Looking at Switch Settings
    • Updating the BIOS
      • Obtaining the BIOS Update
      • Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette
      • Performing the BIOS Update
  • 4 Using the Operating System and Utilities
    • Windows Introduction
      • Windows 2000
        • Desktop Icons
        • Taskbar Icons
      • Windows 98 Second Edition
        • Desktop Icons
        • Taskbar Icons
    • NEC Utilities
      • NEC Customize Utility
        • NEC Customize Utility Screen
        • Using the NEC Customize Utility
      • PHDISK Utility for Windows 98 SE
        • Preparing Your System for the PHDISK Utility
        • Running the PHDISK Utility
    • Applet for Intel SpeedStep2 Technology
    • SoftDVD Player CD
    • NEC CD-RW CD
    • Application and Driver CD
      • Launching the A&D CD with Windows 2000
      • Launching the A&D CD with Windows 98 SE
      • Application and Driver CD Dialog Box
      • Installing the A&D CD Software
    • Personal Code Setting Utility
      • Identifying Personal Code Setting Buttons
      • Establishing Personal Codes
      • Clearing a Personal Code
      • Using the Personal Code to Access the System
      • Bringing the System Out of a Power-Saving Mode
    • NEC Info Center
      • Installing the NEC Info Center
      • Uninstalling the NEC Info Center
    • PartitionMagic Special Edition
    • Product Recovery CD
      • Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD
      • Product Recovery CD Options
      • Full Disk Drive Restore
      • Partition Only Restore
    • One-Touch Start Button Settings Utility
  • 5 Using the System Drives and Bays
    • NEC Modular Bay Slot
    • NEC VersaBay€IV Slot
    • Phoenix BaySwap Utility
      • Installing the Phoenix BaySwap Utility
      • Using the Phoenix BaySwap Utility
      • Removing a Device from the NEC Modular Bay Slot
      • Installing a Device in the NEC Modular Bay Slot
      • Removing a Device from the NEC VersaBay€IV Slot
      • Installing a Device in the NEC VersaBay€IV Slot
    • Variable-Speed CD-ROM Drive
      • CD Loading
      • CD Care
      • Changing the Auto Play Setting
    • Variable-Speed CD-RW Drive
    • Variable-Speed DVD-ROM Drive
    • Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM Drive
    • Memory Modules
  • 6 Communicating with Your NEC Versa
    • MDC Modem
      • Connecting the Modem
    • Mini PCI LAN
    • PC Cards
      • Type II Cards
      • Type II Extended Cards
      • Type III Cards
      • Communication Cards
      • Storage Cards
      • Interface Cards
      • Other Cards
      • PC Card Slots
      • Inserting a PC Card
      • Removing a Card
    • Internet Connections
      • Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000
      • Accessing the Internet
      • Sending and Receiving E-mail
      • Modifying the Internet and E-mail Shortcut Buttons
    • IR Port
      • Enabling the IR Port
      • Enabling Infrared Communications
      • Using the IR Port
    • Mini PCI Wireless LAN
      • Enabling Wireless LAN in BIOS Setup
      • Checking Your Wireless Connection
      • Viewing/Changing Configuration Settings
  • 7 Traveling Tips
    • Preparing for Travel
    • Packing for Travel
    • Using Power Connections
    • Getting Through Customs
    • Connecting to the Internet
      • Connecting Using a Modem
      • Connecting Using a LAN
  • 8 Using External Devices
    • Keyboard/Mouse
    • USB Device
    • Serial Devices
    • NEC Cable PortBar
    • Monitor
    • S-Video Supported Device
    • IEEE 1394 Devices
    • Parallel Devices
    • Audio Options
  • 9 Using Multimedia
    • Audio
      • Recording
      • CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Input
      • Microphone
      • Playing Back
      • Using Headphones
      • Using the Built-In Speakers
      • Using External Stereo Speakers
    • Video
      • Using Digital Video Files
      • Using Animation Files
    • Multimedia Applications
  • 10 Solving System Problems
    • Problem Checklist
    • Startup Problems
      • POST Error Messages
    • If You Need Assistance
  • 11 Getting Service and Support
    • Service and Support Contact Information
    • Web Site
    • Support Services
    • E-mail to Support Services
  • A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
    • Making Your Computer Work for You
    • Arrange Your Equipment
    • Adjust Your Chair
    • Adjust Your Input Devices
    • Adjust Your Screen or Monitor
    • Vary Your Workday
    • Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  • B Specifications
    • System Components
    • Interrupt Controllers
    • Memory Map
  • C Frequently Asked Questions
    • External Mouse
    • Display
    • PC Cards
    • Diskette Drive
    • Power Management
    • Miscellaneous
  • Regulatory Statements
    • FCC Statement for United States Only
      • Avis de conformité aux normes du ministere des communications du Canada
      • European Community Directive Conformance Statement
      • Battery Replacement
      • Battery Disposal
      • LCD Panel Disposal
      • MDC Modem FCC Registration Number