User manual NEC VERSA 2205C

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Learning to Use the Hardware 2-21 NEC Versa MediaDock 2000 The NEC Versa 2205C expansion options give you one touch connection to external peripherals or a full-blown multimedia station. The MediaDock 2000 provides CD-ROM capability and a stereo sound system. See the NEC Versa MediaDock 2000 User's Guide for instructions on connecting the NEC Versa 2205C to it. NEC Versa 2205C docked with a MediaDock 2000 NEC Versa MiniDock 2000 The Versa MiniDock 2000 option provides you with the convenience of a dock at your desk without taking up a lot of space. With your NEC Versa 2205C securely attached to the MiniDock, you can have one connection with all your peripheral resources -- printer, local area network, monitor, mouse, and keyboard -- instead of five separate connections. The NEC MiniDock 2000 also provides two additional PCMCIA slots. 2-22 Learning to Use the Hardware NEC Versa 2205C docked with a MiniDock 2000 Learning to Use the Hardware 2-23 3 About the Software This chapter introduces you to the software that comes with the NEC Versa 2205C, including: s Windows® 95 s Online Help s NEC Utilities WINDOWS INTRODUCTION Your NEC Versa 2205C gives you the Windows 95 operating system to use on your system. This Microsoft operating system provides a means of running applications, navigating through your file structure, and using your notebook computer. Windows 95 uses a graphical interface to make the operating systems easy to use. Most popular programs today are designed specifically for Windows, using menus and dialog boxes that operate in much the same way. Learning one program, therefore, helps you learn other Windows programs. Windows 95 Windows 95 gives you the newest features offered by Microsoft, including a Desktop with room to maneuver, a Taskbar for quick navigation between open windows, plug and play features, online networking functions, and more. Windows 95 provides the following icons on your desktop: s My Computer -- provides access to drives, printers, the Control Panel, and network features. About the Software 3-1 s Inbox -- lets you access the Microsoft Fax and Mail software as well as Microsoft Network Services. s Recycle Bin -- gives you a trash container in which to put unwanted files. s The Internet -- lets you set up a connection via a mo- dem or network PC card to the Internet. s Microsoft Network -- lets you access the Microsoft Network online service via the internal modem. s Network Neighborhood -- shows you the network, inte- grated LANs, and WANs if your system is connected to a network. s NEC Versa 2205C InfoCenter -- provides several levels of information about your NEC Versa 2205C. (This is further described later in this section. ) s My Briefcase -- gives you quick access to files you fre- quently use. s Start -- lets you access a pop-up menu to start pro- grams and applications, open documents, and shut down your system. See the online Using Windows 95 for instructions on using Windows 95. 3-2 About the Software GUIDE TO ONLINE HELP The NEC Versa 2205C has plenty of information for you online. NEC Versa 2205C InfoCenter The NEC Versa 2205C InfoCenter contains several specific areas of information to help you. System Tour The NEC Versa 2205C System Tour takes you completely around the computer, pointing out components, switches, software, and utilities. It's intended to get you comfortable with your new notebook computer. The Tour takes about five minutes. Basics Basics describes the NEC Versa 2205C main features, how to travel with the system, use power management, and care for the system. It includes a glossary. Advanced Topics Advanced Topics covers more specific areas such as adding options, changing setup options, and solving problems. It also includes a glossary. Questions and Answers Questions and Answers provides frequently asked questions and their answers about notebook computers to help you solve common problems yourself. About the Software 3-3 Additional Topics NEC Versa 2205C Series Options Catalog The NEC Versa 2205C Series Options Catalog lists options such as memory cards, hard drives, carrying cases, and PCMCIA cards that you can purchase for the NEC Versa 2205C. Customer Service Guide The NEC Customer Service Guide discusses the various levels of support NEC offers you, our customer. We provide lots of information to help you become self-sufficient with your NEC Versa 2205C, but if you need help, we're there for you. UltraCare Guide The NEC UltraCare Guide describes NEC's one-year warranty program to help you protect your investment in an NEC Versa 2205C Series computer. Using Windows 95 This online "book" provides a series of lessons on using Microsoft Windows 95 on the NEC Versa 2205C. 3-4 About the Software GUIDE TO NEC UTILITIES NEC provides several programs and routines designed to make your NEC Versa 2205C run more efficiently. These programs are known as utilities. Distribution Diskette Creator This utility lets you create distribution diskettes for the system contents. Use the distribution diskettes to make a backup copy of the programs that came on your NEC Versa 2205C. Windows 95 operating system backup diskettes are available through NEC Backup Disk Fulfillment at 1800-842-6446. PowerCenter This utility lets you select the specific Power Management you want. Preference Tools Utility This utility displays your preferred system settings such as screen backlight on/off and other settings. NEC Battery Gauge You can use this utility to periodically check on your battery status. The gauge shows you the percentage of power left in your Li-Ion battery. About the Software 3-5 PHDisk This utility creates a file on the hard disk that is large enough to contain all the software in memory. [. . . ] Invalid command, checksum, error in command line, or command line too long (exceeds 40 characters). No silence detected when dialing a system not providing dial tone; enabled by @ dial modifier. Connection at 2400 bps; disabled by X0. 5 6 7 8 CONNECT 1200 NO DIAL TONE BUSY NO ANSWER CONNECT 2400 10 C-10 Modem Commands, Registers, and Codes BATTERY REPLACEMENT A lithium battery in your computer maintains system configuration information. In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information, NEC recommends that you replace the battery. [. . . ]