NEC Versa 2730M User manual

Versa User's Guide
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Text Set-up
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Note: notes give particularly important information about whatever is being described.
Caution: cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software.
Warning: warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life.
Names of keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard.
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Basic Care and Handling Tips
System Care
Follow these guidelines to maintain the condition and performance of your computer.
Caution:immediately turn off and unplug the Versa under the following conditions:
the power cord is damaged or frayed.
liquid spills on or into the Versa.
someone drops the system or damages the casing.
Precautions for System Use
Follow these precautions when using your Versa computer and AC adapter.
Avoid dropping or bumping the computer or the AC adapter.
Do not stack heavy objects on the computer, the AC adapter, or the battery packs.
Protect the computer from extremely low or high temperatures. Let the computer warm
(or cool) to room temperature before using it.
Keep the computer away from magnetic forces (some airline tray tables are magnetic,
do not set your notebook on top of them. Doing so can destroy the data on your hard
drive).
Keep the computer dry.
Do not wash the computer with a wet cloth or pour fluid into it.
Protect the computer from being bumped or dropped.
Check the computer for condensation.
If condensation is present, allow it to evaporate before switching on the computer.
Keep the computer away from dust, sand and dirt.
Care and Handling

Do not place items near the Versa that could block air vents and cause overheating.
Avoid moving the Versa during system operation, especially while the hard disk, floppy disk, or optical
disc drive is being accessed.
When using the AC adapter, make sure the power source falls within the system's compatible range.
Never use the AC adapter if the voltage falls outside this range. (Watch for this when travelling to
other countries.)
Turn computer power off before attaching or removing non-plug and play devices.
Disconnect the notebook from the electrical outlet if it is not going to be used for a long time. This will
avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
Do not attempt to disassemble the computer.
Do not push any foreign objects into the Versa bays, connectors or slots.
Do not set the computer on top of a magnetised area. Doing so can destroy the data on your hard
disk drive. (Some airline tray tables are magnetic.)
Avoid using the computer or AC adapter for extended periods in direct sunlight.
Do not use the system in humid or dusty environments.
Keep liquids and food away from the system.
Turn computer power off before cleaning it.
Avoid exposing the Versa or AC adapter to extreme changes in temperature or humidity. If it is
unavoidable, allow your Versa to adjust to room temperature before use.
When cleaning the system, use a soft, clean, dry cloth. Avoid wiping the display surface with abrasive
material, including rough fabric. Do not use a cleaning solution; this may damage the notebook's
plastic.
If the AC adapter becomes extremely hot, unplug the adapter and let it cool.
Be sure to follow these power cord safety tips:
Unplug by the plug only; do not pull on the cable.
Place the power cord so that it cannot be tripped or stepped on, and do not place items
directly on the power cord.
Use an electrical outlet that is as close as possible to the computer.
Note: you may refer to the 'Using Your Versa' section for additional information on these matters.
Storage Requirements
Store the computer and AC adapter in an environment that meets the following conditions:
If the temperature of the Versa suddenly rises or falls (for example, when you move the system from a cold
place to a warm place), vapour condenses inside the system. Turning on the system under this condition can
damage the internal system components.
Before turning on the system, wait until the system's internal temperature equalises with the new environment
and any internal moisture evaporates.
Operate and store your system within the recommended temperatures and humidity levels (refer to
the 'System Components' section for more information).
Keep the storage area free from vibration and magnetic fields.
Keep the system and its components away from organic solvents or corrosive gases.
Avoid leaving the system and its components in direct sunlight or near heat sources.
Routine Cleaning
Clean or dust your system as follows:
Caution: never use harsh solutions, household cleaners, or spray cleaners that contain caustic materials
Care and Handling

on the Versa computer. These cleaners are usually high in alkalinity which is measured in pH. Using these
cleaners can cause the plastic surface to crack or discolour.
LCD screen - carefully wipe the LCD screen with a soft cloth or a screen wipe designed for that
purpose. Special screen wipes are available through your local computer dealer.
System case - we recommend you carefully wipe the case with a slightly damp, almost dry cloth.
Care and Handling

Safety Notices
European Notice
FCC Notice
Modem
Wireless LAN Regulations (if applicable)
Modifications to the Product
- CE Mark Certification
- Radio Frequency Interference
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Connections and Remote Earths
- PELV (Protected Extra Low Voltage)
- SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage)
- Remote Earths
- Building Supply
- BABT's Apparatus Approval
Batteries
- Replacing Batteries
- Battery Disposal
Laser Compliance Statement
Thunderstorm Warning
Additional Notices
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Safety Notices

European Notice
Products with the CE marking comply with both the ElectroMagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) and
the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) - modified by the Directive 96/68/EEC - issued by the Commission o
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the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Standards:
EN55022 : Radio disturbance characteristics.
EN55024: Immunity characteristics.
EN6100-3-2: Limits for harmonic current emissions.
EN6100-3-3: Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system.
EN50082-1 : Electromagnetic immunity.
EN60950 : Product safety.
If your computer includes a telecommunication network board, the input/output socket is classified as
Telecommunication Network Voltage (TNV-3)
FCC Notice
Note: the FCC Notice applies only to products that feature the FCC mark.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interferences that may cause undesired
operation.
Modem
The equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European single
terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between
the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional
assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.
Radio-communications Regulations (if
applicable)
Specific regulations apply when using wireless radio-communication products. Follow the links below for more
information on these regulations:
802.11b, also known as Wireless LAN
Safety Notices

Bluetooth
Note: hereby, NEC Computers International, declares that this notebook is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Modifications to the Product
CE Marking
NEC Computers International cannot be held responsible for modifications made by the User and the
consequences thereof, which may alter the conformity of the product with the CE Marking.
Radio Frequency Interference
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorised modifications to
this equipment.
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
WARNING: changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: this is a Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
There is no guarantee, however, that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver is
connected.
To meet FCC standards, shielded cables and power cords are required to connect this device to a personal
computer or other Class B certified device.
Connections and Remote Earths
PELV (Protected Extra Low Voltage)
To ensure the extra-low voltage integrity of the equipment, only connect equipment with mains-protected
electrically-compatible circuits to the external ports.
SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage)
Every input and output of this product is classified as Safety Extra Low Voltage, except the modem, which is
Safety Notices

classified as TNV-3.
Remote Earths
To prevent electrical shock, connect all local (individual office) computers and computer support equipment to
the same electrical circuit of the building wiring. If you are unsure, check the building wiring to avoid remote
earth conditions.
Building Supply
Only connect the equipment to a building supply that is in accordance with current wiring regulations in you
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country. In the U.K., those are the IEE regulations.
British Approvals Board for Telecommunications (BABT)'s Apparatus Approval
This equipment complies with BABT's Apparatus Approval No. NS/G/1234/J/100003 with regard to indirect
Connection to the BT Public Switched Telephone Network. Refer to OFTEL statement SA29 for furthe
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information.
Batteries
Replacing batteries
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lithium battery in some computers maintains system configuration information. In the event that the battery
fails to maintain system configuration information, we recommend you replace the battery. For battery
replacement information, call your dealer or your Customer Assistance Centre.
WARNING: there is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Battery Disposal
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Do not
place used batteries in your regular waste: the incineration, land filling or mixing of batteries with the municipal
solid waste stream is prohibited by law in most countries.
Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound
collection, recycling and disposal of the batteries.
Laser Compliance Statement
The optical devices are tested and certified to be compliant with International Electro-technical Commission
IEC825-1 and European Norm EN60825-1 and EN60825-2 regulations for Class 1 laser products.
Class 1 laser products are not considered hazardous. The optical devices are designed such that there is
never human access to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation or prescribed
maintenance conditions.
The optical devices installed in your computer are designed for use solely as components of such electronic
product and therefore do not comply with the appropriate requirements of Code of Federal Regulation Sec.
1040.10 and Sec. 1040.11 for COMPLETE laser products.
Thunderstorm Warning
Safety Notices

In thunderstorm conditions, make sure that you disconnect your modem from the telephone line. A lightning
strike to nearby telephone lines could damage your modem or even your whole computer system. Please
note that the product warranty does not apply if damage to your computer is the result of a lightning strike.
Additional Notices
Every input or output of this product are classified as Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV).
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD
Protection
WARNING: ESD can damage disk drives, cards, memory modules and other parts. We recommend that
you do all procedures in this guide only at an ESD workstation. If one is not available, provide some ESD
protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to any unpainted metal surface when handling parts. If
you don't have one, discharge static electricity from yourself and your clothing by touching a nearby metal
surface before handling any internal components.
Safety Notices

Wireless LAN Regulations
Low power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz band for Home and Office
environments.
This product complies with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive
( 1999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms:
EN 60950 - Product Safety.
EN 300 328-2 V1.2.1 (11-2001)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems;
Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum
modulation techniques; Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of
the R&TTE Directive.
EN 301 489-01 V1.3.1 (09-2001)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements.
EN 301 489-17 V1.1.1 (09-2000)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for Wideband data and
HIPERLAN equipment.
Note: channel 14 may not be used in European countries. In some countries, using the product may be
subject to specific and additional restrictions, as listed in the table below.
Country Restriction(s)
France Only the channels 10, 11, 12 and 13 (2457 MHz,
2462 MHz, 2467 MHz and 2472 MHz respectively)
may be used to operate this device.
A license is required for indoor use. Please contact
the ART (Autorité de Régulation des
Télécommunications) for more information.
Outdoor use is not allowed.
Germany A license is required for outdoor installations. Check
with an authorised reseller for the procedure to
follow.
Italy A license is required for indoor use.
Outdoor use is not allowed.
The Netherlands A license is required for outdoor installations. Check
with an authorised reseller for the procedure to
follow.
Wireless LAN (802.11b) Regulations

Note: this device is qualified for use within the following countries: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, The
Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Wireless LAN (802.11b) Regulations

Copyright
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Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
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The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable
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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. Since
implementation by customers of each product may vary, the suitability of specific product configurations and
applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC C.I.
To allow for design and specification improvements, the information in this document is subject to change at
any time, without notice. Reproduction of this document or portions thereof without prior written approval o
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NEC C.I. is prohibited.
Trademark Acknowledgements
Versa®is a registered trademark, VersaGlide™ and PortBar™ are trademarks of NEC Corporation, used
under license.
Intel®, Pentium®II, Pentium®III, Pentium®4, Pentium®4 Processor-M, Celeron®, Dixon™ and Pentium®are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, NEC Computers International B.V. has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies. NEC C.I. claims no interest in trademarks other than its own.
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Introducing Your Versa
Getting to Know your Versa

Getting to Know Your Versa
Warning: prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To
reduce your risk of injury, set up and use your computer in the manner described in, 'Setting Up a Healthy
Work Environment'.
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fter completing the steps in the Quick Start Guide that comes with your computer, your Versa notebook
computer is ready to go! To get started, do the following:
Read 'Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment' for guidelines that help you use your compute
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productively and safely. Information includes how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk
of developing nerve, muscle, or tendon disorders.
Read through this online documentation to familiarise yourself with the Versa.
Versa Notebook
The Versa notebook computer offers you a portable system filled with exciting resources for home, business
or travel. Standard features include either a powerful Intel®Pentium®4 Processor-M or Mobile Intel®Celeron®
processor that works together with the latest Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) architecture, a hard
disk drive, and PC Card support.
In addition, your system may feature the following high-performance components:
an optical disc drive; either a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW
combination drive.
connectivity options; an integrated modem, integrated LAN, and/or IEEE 802.11b support.
The Versa comes with Windows®XP preinstalled.
To get comfortable with your notebook, read the following sections and take a tour around your system!
Getting to Know your Versa

Around the Front of the System
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round the Front of the System

The Versa is compact with features on every side. First, look at the front of the system.
Front Features
The Versa contains the following features.
Closed
Top Cover Latch (A) - slide the latch to the right and raise the panel to open the notebook.
Mini-IEEE 1394 Port (B) - use this ports to daisy chain up to 63 IEEE 1394-compliant (also known as
FireWire®or i-Link®) devices to your system. IEEE 1394 devices support Plug and Play connectivity
for transfer rates of up to 400 Mbits/s. This high-speed serial bus provides enhanced PC connectivity
for a wide range of devices, especially consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances and
storage peripherals. Refer to the corresponding 'Frequently Asked Questions' and 'IEEE 1394
Devices' sections for more information.
Line Out (C) - lets you plug in stereo headphones or external speakers.
Microphone In (D) - allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic recording o
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amplification through the unit.
Volume Control (E) - allows you to control the speaker volume through the thumb wheel.
Activity LEDs (F) - allow you to monitor the drives and wireless feature activity. From left to right:
-Hard Disk/Optical Disc Drive Activity LED - blinks green when the hard disk or optical disc drive
is active.
-Floppy Disk Drive Activity LED - blinks green when the floppy disk drive is active.
-Wireless Status LED - lights blue when the Wireless On/Off button is switched to On.
Note: this LED exists only on notebooks that feature Wireless LAN capabilities.
Speakers (G) - provide stereo sound for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. Refer to
the 'Using Multimedia' and 'Audio' sections for more information.
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round the Front of the System