Contents iii
Contents
Using This Guide
Text Setup........................................................................................................................... vii
Related Documents............................................................................................................ viii
1 Introducing Your NEC Versa
Before You Begin ..............................................................................................................1-2
About Your NEC Versa Notebook.....................................................................................1-3
Around the Front of the System.........................................................................................1-3
LCD Panel...................................................................................................................1-4
Base Unit.....................................................................................................................1-4
Keyboard Panel...........................................................................................................1-6
Front Features .............................................................................................................1-8
Around the Back of the System..........................................................................................1-9
Around the Left Side of the System...................................................................................1-9
Around the Right Side of the System...............................................................................1-10
Power Button ............................................................................................................1-11
Around the Bottom of the System.................................................................................... 1-12
2 Getting Started
NEC VersaGlide Touchpad................................................................................................2-2
Making VersaGlide Adjustments................................................................................2-3
VersaGlide Tips..........................................................................................................2-3
Power Sources for Your NEC Versa Notebook.................................................................2-3
AC Adapter........................................................................................................................2-3
Connecting the AC Adapter........................................................................................2-4
Powering On Your System ......................................................................................... 2-6
Primary Battery Pack .........................................................................................................2-6
Secondary Battery Pack .....................................................................................................2-6
Determining Battery Status.........................................................................................2-7
Low Battery Status......................................................................................................2-7
Returning the Battery to its Normal State...................................................................2-8
Extending Battery Life................................................................................................2-8
Battery Handling.........................................................................................................2-8
Replacing the Battery..................................................................................................2-8
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................2-11
Battery Precautions...................................................................................................2-11
Precautions for Recharging the Battery ....................................................................2-12
System Batteries...............................................................................................................2-12
CMOS Battery ..........................................................................................................2-12
Optional Battery........................................................................................................2-12
System Care .....................................................................................................................2-12
Precautions for System Use ......................................................................................2-13
Storage Requirements...............................................................................................2-13
Routine Cleaning ......................................................................................................2-14