NEC LXI Laptop User Manual


 
NEC Versa LXi Release Notes 1
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
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.........................................................................................................................................2
Introducing New System Features ...............................................................................................................2
Optimizing the LCD Panel Display..............................................................................................................3
Toggling Between Video Modes .................................................................................................................3
Restoring the Hard Disk Drive ....................................................................................................................4
Disabling Power Management.....................................................................................................................4
Using a TV as an External Display Device...................................................................................................4
Hot Docking Your System ..........................................................................................................................4
Upgrading to a New Versa Dock Monitor Stand..........................................................................................4
Notes for Using Windows 2000.......................................................................................................................5
Conserving Battery Power...........................................................................................................................5
Resuming From Save-to-Ram/Save-to-File..................................................................................................5
Upgrading to Windows 2000.......................................................................................................................5
Notes for Using Windows 98 Second Edition..................................................................................................6
Installing the NEC VersaGlide Mouse Driver ..............................................................................................6
Docking Your System.................................................................................................................................6
Increasing the System’s Memory Capacity..................................................................................................7
Using the Fn-F3 Function Keys...................................................................................................................7
Updating DuoVue Mode .............................................................................................................................7
Updating the IR (infrared) Driver ................................................................................................................7
Disabling Save-to-Disk ...............................................................................................................................8
Using PC Cards ..........................................................................................................................................8
Resuming from Save-to File........................................................................................................................8
Using the Internal Microphone....................................................................................................................8
Using Novell Software................................................................................................................................8
Notes for Using Windows 95 ..........................................................................................................................9
Warm Swapping Devices ............................................................................................................................9
Using Screen Savers....................................................................................................................................9
Notes for Using Windows NT.........................................................................................................................9
Using the Save-to-File Function..................................................................................................................9
Using the HDPREPEZ Utility .....................................................................................................................9
Optimizing Sound Quality......................................................................................................................... 10
Using PC Cards ........................................................................................................................................10
Running the Internet Connection Wizard................................................................................................... 10