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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
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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 ...................................................
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Notes for All Users Be sure to read the following notes when using any of the Windows operating systems on your NEC Versa LXi. Introducing New System Features Your NEC Versa LXi provides a variety of system features to accommodate your mobile computing needs. In addition to the features described in the NEC Versa LXi User's Guide, some systems now offer the following: ® an Intel Pentium III, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 700 MHz, or 750 MHz with SpeedStep™ microprocessor a CD Read/Write drive with a CD
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NECC recommends that you do not modify the SpeedStep applet's default settings. If you follow these instructions to introduce and set the Maximum Performance option for Running on Batteries while using a VersaBay III battery in the VersaBay III, your system may experience adverse effects. CD Read/Write Drive The NEC VersaBay III CD Read/Write drive with the CD creating application provides the latest in CD-ROM technology and is fully compatible with Kodak Multisession Photo CDs, standard audio C
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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 rec
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Notes for Using Windows 2000 Be sure to read the following notes when using Windows 2000 on your NEC Versa LXi. Conserving Battery Power The power management state referred to as Hibernate or Save-To-File (STF) saves the system's current working environment to the system's hard drive, then powers down the system to conserve battery power. You can configure your power management settings to enter hibernation when your system reaches a critical low battery state. In the Windows 2000 environment, t
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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 a
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Increasing the System’s Memory Capacity If you increase your NEC Versa LXi system’s memory capacity to more than 256MB of RAM, your system may lose it’s sound capability. To correct the sound loss, NEC recommends that you download the latest sound driver from the NEC web site. Follow these steps to download the latest sound driver to your NEC Versa LXi. 1. Launch your browser and go to www.nec-computers.com. 2. Click downloads and click ‘Continue to download page.’ 3. Select ‘Versa’ for the base
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Disabling Save-to-Disk To optimize system performance when using a hard disk drive in the VersaBay III, disable the Save-to- Disk parameter in the Power Management section of the BIOS Setup utility as follows. 1. Press F2 when booting the system to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Select Power Management Setup from the main menu. 3. At the Power Management Setup menu, select Auto Save-to-File and set it to Disabled. 4. Press Esc to return to the main menu. 5. Select Save Settings and Exit. Using
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Notes for Using Windows 95 Be sure to read the following notes when using Windows 95 on your NEC Versa LXi. Warm Swapping Devices In Windows 95, warm swapping of devices is only supported when the system enters a Save-to RAM (STR) state. Save-to-RAM is the default setting in Windows 95. NEC does not recommend that you warm swap a device when the system is in a Save-to-File (STF) state. Using Screen Savers Some third party screen savers are known to cause a system to hang or to be unresponsive. I
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Optimizing Sound Quality Your NEC Versa LXi allows you to record sound using either the built-in microphone or an external microphone connected to the microphone port located on the right side of the system. To optimize the sound quality and reduce background static when recording and playing back, be sure to modify the default audio format setting. Follow these steps to modify the default audio format. 1. Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, Multimedia. 2. Click the box labeled 'Customize.' 3.
