User manual NEC VERSA LXI#RELEASE NOTES

[. . . ] NEC Versa® LXi Release Notes Congratulations on purchasing an NEC Versa LXi notebook computer!Before using your system read the important information detailed in this document. The topics described in this document apply to NEC Versa LXi systems running the Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 95, or Windows NT operating systems. Topics specific to a particular operating system are noted. Contents Notes for All Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] In addition, the NEC SoftDVD Player allows you to play movies in DVD format. For detailed information about using the DVD-ROM drive and installing the NEC SoftDVD Player, refer to the accessory sheet that ships with your system. Contact your local NECC support representative for details. 256-MB Memory Module The 256-MB memory module is an optional accessory that increases the memory expansion capability of your NEC Versa LXi notebook computer to a maximum of 512-MB. Contact your local NECC support representative for details. Optimizing the LCD Panel Display To optimize the LCD panel display, be sure to set your system's colors setting to High Color, 16 bit. To modify the Colors setting, right click on the Windows desktop and select Properties. Select the Settings tab, then use the drop-down box in the Colors section of the window to change the setting to High Color (16 bit). Toggling Between Video Modes Pressing Fn-F3 toggles the system between video modes. With a TV and monitor attached, using FnF3 to repeatedly toggle between video modes results in CRT and LCD, only, in simultaneous display mode. To reestablish simultaneous mode for the TV, reenable the TV display settings. Follow these steps to enable the TV display settings for Windows 98 and Windows 95. T T To enable the TV display settings in Windows 98, right click on the Windows desktop, click Properties, select the Settings tab, and select the Advanced tab. Next, select the S3 DuoVue tab and place a check in the box next to the TV graphic. To enable the TV display settings in Windows 95, right click on the Windows desktop, click Properties, select the S3 DuoVue tab and place a check in the box next to the TV graphic. NEC Versa LXi Release Notes 3 Restoring the Hard Disk Drive Your NEC Versa system ships with a single partition on the hard disk drive (not applicable for Windows NT). If you choose to change to multiple partitions and want to use the Product Recovery CD to restore the hard disk drive to its initial shipped configuration, you must format all the partitions before performing the hard disk drive restoration. For details about using the Product Recovery CD, see the NEC Versa LXi User's Guide. Disabling Power Management NECC recommends that you disable power management on the NEC Versa when using the following hardware devices or software. T T T T T T USB devices cordless mouse SlimSCSI PC cards PC storage cards Applications requiring a full-screen DOS box Optional DVD-ROM drive. Using a TV as an External Display Device Follow these guidelines when using a TV as an external display device. T T T T Always connect your NEC Versa LXi to an AC power source. To toggle back to the LCD when in TV out only mode, right click on the Windows desktop, click Properties, select the S3 DuoVue tab, and enable the LCD. In Windows 98, you cannot use Fn-F3 to toggle the display from LCD to TV while playing a DVD movie. In Windows 95, when using the LCD and TV in simultaneous display mode, do not close the LCD panel. If you close the LCD panel, the TV display disappears and you must reenable the TV display settings. To enable the TV display settings in Windows 95, right click on the Windows desktop, click Properties, select the S3 DuoVue tab and place a check in the box next to the TV graphic. Hot Docking Your System If your system has an internal mini-PCI or mini-PCI LAN/modem and you hot dock to the NEC Versa Dock, it takes approximately 90 seconds for the system to acknowledge docked status. Upgrading to a New Versa Dock Monitor Stand If you purchased an NEC Versa Dock prior to October 29, 1999, the monitor stand that shipped with the docking station cannot accommodate the NEC Versa LXi with 14. 5-inch and 15-inch LCD panels. When resuming from a Save-to-RAM or Save-to-File while your NEC Versa LXi is docked with an NEC Versa Dock, your system may lose (Versa system) speaker sound. To recover the speaker sound, simply reboot your system. T Upgrading to Windows 2000 After upgrading your NEC Versa system to Windows 2000, it is recommended that you do not use the following software or hardware. T T T NEC Customize utility Ultimate Human Body version 2. 0 Proxim RangeLan2 PC card NEC Versa LXi Release Notes 5 For updated information regarding software and hardware compatible with Windows 2000, periodically check the NECC web site, www. nec-computers. com. Notes for Using Windows 98 Second Edition Be sure to read the following notes when using Windows 98 Second Edition on your NEC Versa LXi. Installing the NEC VersaGlide Mouse Driver Your NEC Versa LXi system running the Windows 98 operating system does not ship with the NEC VersaGlide mouse driver installed. The driver is available on the Application and Driver CD that ships with your system. The NEC VersaGlide Mouse driver offers a number of options that allow you to customize functionality including:. T T T T T T T auto scroll tap off when typing easy capture all windows minimize favorites documents browsing. Use the Application and Driver CD to install the driver and to take advantage of the enhanced functionality. [. . . ] When using the Adaptec SlimSCSI PC card in the NEC Versa LXi, always have a device attached to the card. Do not swap PC cards between slots when the system is in Suspend mode. Resuming from Save-to File When the NEC Versa resumes from Save-to-File, a progress bar displays on the screen. When the progress bar shows 100% and the resume process is complete, the screen goes blank for approximately 15 seconds as the system resumes normal operation. Using the Internal Microphone Use the Audio Mixer to mute the internal microphone in Windows 98 as follows. 1. 3. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and then Volume Control. [. . . ]