User manual NEC VERSA 4000

[. . . ] PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER. The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Corporation (NEC) and/or its licensors. NEC and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use and sales rights thereto, except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others. The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control. [. . . ] Secure the cable connection with the screws provided. Monitor Port Connecting a monitor 2-22 Using the Hardware 4. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 5. Press the Suspend button to resume Active mode or power on the NEC Versa 4000. Press the Fn + F3 function key combination to toggle between the LCD, CRT, or simultaneous display on both. Printer You can attach a printer with either a parallel or a serial connector. A parallel printer connector has 25 pins; a serial connector has 9 pins. Some printers come with both types of connectors. Parallel Devices To install a parallel device, such as a printer, you need a cable with a male 25-pin connector for the system and, for most parallel printers, a Centronics®-compatible 36-pin connector. When you connect a printer, be sure to install the appropriate printer driver through the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Connect a parallel device to your NEC Versa 4000 as follows. 1. Check that both the NEC Versa and parallel device power are off. Using the Hardware 2-23 2. Open the port cover on the back of the system and locate the parallel port. 3. Align and connect the 25-pin parallel cable connector to the parallel port on the system. Align and connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on the device. Lock the connector clips. Parallel Port Connecting a parallel printer 5. Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall outlet. 6. Turn on power to the system and the device. Check that the device is online before you try to use it. See the instructions that came with the device for more information. NOTE 2-24 Using the Hardware Serial Devices To install a serial device such as a printer or an external modem, you need a cable with a female 9-pin connector. When you connect a printer, be sure to install the appropriate printer driver through the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Follow these steps to connect a serial device to your NEC Versa 4000. 1. Open the port cover on the back of the system and locate the serial port. 3. Align and connect the 9-pin connector with the serial port on the system. Align and connect the other end of the cable to the ap- propriate port on the device. Secure the connections with the screws provided. Using the Hardware 2-25 Serial Port Connecting a serial device 5. Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall outlet. 6. Turn on power to the system and the device. Make sure your printer is online before trying to print. See the printer guide for instructions. NOTE External Keyboard You can add a full-size PS/2-style keyboard to your NEC Versa 4000. You can continue to use the system keyboard while an external keyboard is connected. [. . . ] Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen or external monitor. s If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen or external monitor, use an anti-glare filter. s Clean your screen or external monitor regularly. Use a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth and a non-alcohol, neutral, non-abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner to minimize dust. s Adjust the screen or external monitor's brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability. s Use a document holder placed close to the screen or ex- ternal monitor. Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 s Position whatever you are looking at most of the time (the screen or reference material) directly in front of you to minimize turning your head while you are typing. s Get regular eye check-ups. VARY YOUR WORKDAY If you use your computer for prolonged periods, follow these instructions. s Vary your tasks throughout the day. s Take frequent short breaks that involve walking, standing, and stretching. During these breaks, stretch muscles and joints that were in one position for an extended period of time. [. . . ]