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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
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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.
CONT ENTS
Using Ha
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Be sure to read the following sections when using any of the Windows operating systems on your NEC Versa VX. Information specific to one or more operating system are presented separately. Using Hard Disk Drive Security Your NEC Versa allows you to establish password protection for the internal hard disk drive. Hard disk drive (HDD) password protection restricts access to the drive only if the drive is removed from your NEC Versa and installed in another system. You are not prompted to enter your
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3. Highlight Assign HDD Password and press Enter. If you enter the current master password, you are prompted to enter a new master password. If you enter the current user password, you are prompted to enter the new user password. If you do not want to establish a new master or user password, press Esc instead of entering a new password. 4. Save the changes and exit BIOS setup. Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection To facilitate the transfer of one or more HDDs between systems, establis
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Updating the Modem Driver If your NEC Versa system has a built-in mini-PCI modem, update the modem driver to provide more reliable V.90 connections and to enable over-current protection. The over-current protection feature of the modem avoids damage that results if you accidentally plug the modem into a digital line. To update the installed driver and to enable over-current protection for the modem, follow these steps. 1. Insert the NEC Versa VX Application and Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. I
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Removing the Battery To avoid data loss, turn the system power off when removing or replacing the battery. For details on removing and replacing the battery, see the NEC Versa VX User’s Guide. Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers If your system has a built-in Mini-PCI modem, the FCC registration number of your system is H8NTAI-34309-M5-E REN 0.4. If your system has a built-in Mini-PCI LAN/modem, the FCC registration number of your system is 2U6MLA-34036-M5-E REN 0.5A. Using Wake on Ring The Wake
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Follow these steps to modify the default setting for a critical low battery state: 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Double click Power Options and select the Alarm tab. 3. Click the Alarm Action button in the Critical Battery Alarm section. 4. Use the dropdown box labeled, “When the alarm goes off, the computer will:” to change the default setting to Hibernate. 5. Click OK to exit Alarm Actions. 6. Click OK to exit Power Options. 7. Close the Control Panel. Using th
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Using Windows 98 Be sure to read the following sections when using Windows 98 on your NEC Versa VX. Setting Your Audio Driver Use the following procedure to set the audio driver for sound capabilities on your system. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Click on Multimedia. 3. Click the MIDI tab. 4. Click on Yamaha AC-XG WDM XG Synch to select it. 5. Click OK to return to the Control Panel. 6. Close the Control Panel. Your audio driver should now permit sound on your sy
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Using Windows 95 or Windows 98 Be sure to read the following notes when using either Windows 95 or Windows 98 on your NEC Versa VX. Installing SoftDVD Player Use the following procedure to install SoftDVD Player. Note Disable power management when using SoftDVD Player. 1. Insert the ATI SoftDVD CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not load automatically, do the following: From the Windows taskbar, select Start and Run. Click Browse to access the files on the CD. Select setup.exe on the
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Using Windows NT Be sure to read the following sections when using Windows NT on your NEC Versa VX. MIDI File Support MIDI files are not supported under Windows NT. Creating a STF Partition File If you accidentally delete the Save-to-File (STF) partition file or reformat the hard drive, use the following steps to create a new STF partition file. 1. Insert the Application and Driver CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 2. Create a temporary directory on your hard drive using the MS-DOS md command
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The first time you run Internet Explorer, the Internet Connection Wizard prompts you to set up your internet connection. Follow the on-screen prompts. When set up completes, your system restarts and updates Windows NT. After your system restarts, a message appears stating that during system startup there was a problem with at least one service or driver. Service Pack 5 must now be reinstalled. Reinstall Service Pack 5 as follows. 1. From the Windows taskbar, select Start and Run. 2. Type c:\sp5\
