NEC VERSA 4000 BATTERY CHARGER WITH AC ADAPTER User manual

First Printing — August 1995
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Using this Guide vii
Using this Guide
The NEC Versa® Series Docking Station™ 4000 User’s
Guide gives you the information you need to maximize the
use of your docking station. Read this guide to become fa-
miliar with the Docking Station 4000 and its features. For
specific information, see the following chapters.
nChapter 1 introduces you to Docking Station 4000
capabilities and features. This chapter also describes the
correct operating and storage environment for the
docking station and how to care for the unit.
nChapter 2 provides instructions for docking and un-
docking an NEC Versa on the docking station.
nChapter 3 explains setting up the software to use your
docking station and NEC Versa together.
nChapter 4 details how to add options to the docking
station. These options include expansion boards and
various types of drives.
nChapter 5 directs you through connecting peripheral
devices, like an external keyboard, mouse, monitor,
printer, and audio options.
nAppendix A provides docking station specifications.
nAppendix B provides connector pinouts.
nAppendix C gives a quick reference to common prob-
lems and solutions. Appendix C also provides NEC
technical support numbers.
This document, along with your NEC Versa user’s guide
and Windows documentation, provides all the information
you need to effectively use the Docking Station 4000.

viii Using this Guide
TEXT SETUP
To make this guide as easy to use as possible, text is set up
in the following ways.
nWarnings, cautions, and notes are set up in following
format.
WARNING
Warnings alert you to situations that can cause per-
sonal injury or harm.
CAUTION
Cautions indicate situations that can damage sys-
tem hardware or software.
Notes give particularly important information
about the topic being discussed.
nNames of keys are printed as they appear on the key-
board, for example, Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.
nText that you must type or keys that you must press are
presented in bold type. For example, type dir and press
Enter.

Using this Guide ix
RELATED DOCUMENTS
See the following documents for information related to the
NEC Versa Series Docking Station 4000 and NEC Versa
operation:
nYour NEC Versa user’s guide.
nThe Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS Operating Sys-
tem documentation that came with your NEC Versa.
nManuals and setup instructions for any devices that you
are installing in or connecting to the docking station.

Contents iii
Contents
Using this Guide...................................................................... vii
Text Setup................................................................ viii
Related Documents................................................... ix
1Introducing the Docking Station 4000
What’s in the Box..................................................... 1-1
NEC Docking Station 4000 Features......................... 1-2
Front and Left Side Features................................ 1-4
LEDs ............................................................. 1-6
Back Features...................................................... 1-8
Internal Features.................................................. 1-11
The Right Environment............................................. 1-12
Operating Environment........................................ 1-12
Storage Environment ........................................... 1-12
Docking Station 4000 Care....................................... 1-13
Precautions.......................................................... 1-13
Routine Care....................................................... 1-14
Battery Charging...................................................... 1-14
2Docking/Undocking the NEC Versa
Hardware Setup........................................................ 2-1
Connecting the Power Cable ................................ 2-2
Preparing the NEC Versa for Docking ................. 2-4
Docking the NEC Versa............................................ 2-6
Undocking the NEC Versa........................................ 2-11
Normal Undocking .............................................. 2-11
Emergency Undocking......................................... 2-13
3Setting Up and Using the Software
Plug and Play System Setup...................................... 3-1
Non-Plug and Play System Setup.............................. 3-2
Setting Up Docking Station 4000 Software .......... 3-2
MS-DOS Version................................................ 3-3

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Running the Setup Utility..................................... 3-4
Docking Station 4000 Setup Software.................. 3-7
Choosing a Configuration............................... 3-7
Using the Audio Switcher Utility..................... 3-8
Using DOS-Based Programs........................... 3-11
Changing the Volume.................................. 3-11
Changing IRQ and DMA Settings............... 3-12
Option Configuration........................................... 3-14
Drivers................................................................ 3-14
Multiple Configuration Systems...................... 3-15
Single Configuration Systems ......................... 3-15
Creating a Start-Up Diskette....................... 3-16
Creating a Second Configuration File.......... 3-16
Switching between Configurations............... 3-17
The SCSI Configuration Driver ...................... 3-18
Using the Driver ......................................... 3-18
Modifying the CONFIG.SYS File............... 3-19
Quick Start............................................................... 3-22
4Adding Options
Cover Removal......................................................... 4-2
Cover Replacement................................................... 4-4
Expansion Boards..................................................... 4-6
Precautions.......................................................... 4-7
Slot Locations ..................................................... 4-7
Installation .......................................................... 4-7
Removal.............................................................. 4-12
Data Storage Devices ............................................... 4-14
Preparing the Drive.............................................. 4-14
Installing Drives in the Front Bay......................... 4-15
Removing the Drive Cage............................... 4-15
Attaching the Drive to the Drive Cage............. 4-17
Attaching the Cables....................................... 4-19
Finishing Up................................................... 4-32
Hard Disk Drives................................................. 4-34
Preparing the Hard Disk Drive........................ 4-35
Specifying Master and Slave Drives................ 4-36

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Installing the Drive......................................... 4-36
Attaching IDE Drive Cables ........................... 4-40
Attaching SCSI Drive Cables.......................... 4-44
5Connecting Peripheral Devices
External Monitor...................................................... 5-2
External Keyboard.................................................... 5-5
External Mouse........................................................ 5-5
External Audio Options ............................................ 5-6
Microphone......................................................... 5-7
Headphones or Speakers...................................... 5-8
Headphones.................................................... 5-8
Speakers......................................................... 5-8
Line In/Line Out.................................................. 5-9
Line In ........................................................... 5-9
Line Out......................................................... 5-9
Parallel Devices................................................... 5-9
Serial Devices...................................................... 5-11
External SCSI Devices ........................................ 5-12
A Specifications
BPin Assignments
Keyboard and Mouse Ports....................................... B-1
COM Port................................................................ B-2
Printer Port............................................................... B-3
Monitor Port............................................................. B-4
AT Interface Connectors........................................... B-5
Expansion Port......................................................... B-9
CSolving Problems
Problem Checklist..................................................... C-1
Troubleshooting........................................................ C-2
If You Need Help ..................................................... C-3
Index

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Introducing the NEC Docking Station 4000 1-1
Introducing the NEC
Docking Station 4000
The NEC Versa® Series Docking Station™ 4000 lets you
transform your NEC Versa notebook into a multimedia
desktop dynamo. A built-in sound system and three option
bays let you create a powerful workstation or a robust
multimedia presentation system.
Once you fill in the hardware, the NEC Docking Station
4000 gives you unparalleled software compatibility. Using
the latest technology, the docking station supports the
newest Plug and Play boards as well as older non-Plug and
Play legacy boards.
The sleek ergonomic docking station design makes it pleas-
ant to look at and easy to use. Its innovative docking
mechanism insures secure and easy docking and undocking.
This chapter describes the features and capabilities of the
docking station.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Carefully unpack the shipping carton and check its contents.
Accessories are in the box tucked into the side of the ship-
ping carton.
Make sure you have the hardware components shown in the
following figure and that they are in good condition. If
anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer
immediately.
1

1-2 Introducing the NEC Docking Station 4000
*Not shown is a bag containing optional drive signal cables, a power
cable, and an audio cable. What’s in the box?
NEC DOCKING STATION 4000 FEATURES
The docking station has the following features, which are
described in greater detail in the sections that follow.
nSupport for full Windows 95 configuration and Plug and
Play options.
nSupport and on-board connectors for both SCSI and
IDE interfaces.
nAn electronic docking mechanism that makes docking
and undocking easier than ever.
nA CRT base that lets you put an external monitor on
top of the docking station to save premium desktop real
estate.