NEC VX Laptop User Manual


 
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Contents
Using This Guide
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1 Introducing the NEC Versa
Before You Begin...............................................................................................................1-2
About Your NEC Versa VX Notebook..............................................................................1-3
Around the Front of the System..........................................................................................1-4
LCD Panel...................................................................................................................1-4
Control Panel...............................................................................................................1-5
Power Button........................................................................................................1-6
Status Icons ..........................................................................................................1-7
Keyboard Panel and Base Unit....................................................................................1-8
Around the Back of the System........................................................................................1-12
Around the Left Side of the System .................................................................................1-13
Around the Right Side of the System...............................................................................1-14
Around the Bottom of the System....................................................................................1-15
About the Port Replicator.................................................................................................1-16
2 Getting Started
NEC VersaGlide.................................................................................................................2-2
Making VersaGlide Adjustments ................................................................................2-3
VersaGlide Tips ..........................................................................................................2-3
Power Sources....................................................................................................................2-3
Using the AC Adapter.................................................................................................2-4
Powering the System On and Off................................................................................2-5
Using the Battery.........................................................................................................2-5
Replacing the Battery..................................................................................................2-6
Low Battery Power......................................................................................................2-8
Returning the Battery to its Normal State ...................................................................2-8
Handling the Battery ...................................................................................................2-9
Extending Battery Life................................................................................................2-9
Charging the Battery .................................................................................................2-10
Battery Precautions ...................................................................................................2-10
Precautions for Recharging the Battery.....................................................................2-11
Disposing of the Battery............................................................................................2-11
Internal Batteries.......................................................................................................2-11
CMOS Battery....................................................................................................2-11
System Care......................................................................................................................2-12
Precautions................................................................................................................2-12
Storage Requirements................................................................................................2-14
Routine Cleaning.......................................................................................................2-15