User manual NEC VERSA 2600

[. . . ] PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Computer Systems Division, Packard Bell NEC (NECCSD, PBNEC) and/or its licensors. NECCSD and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use, and sales rights thereto, except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others. The NECCSD product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the 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. [. . . ] The keypad lets you type numbers, a decimal point and mathematical operands (+, ­, *, /) as you would on a calculator. The keypad is ideal for entering long lists of numbers. To use the numeric keypad, first press Fn-F9/NumLk, then either T T 4-4 Using Your NEC Versa hold down the Fn key, and press your choice of keys on the numeric keypad, or press Fn-F10/PadLk and use the numeric keypad without pressing down the Fn key. When you press Fn-F9/NumLk (and, if activated, Fn-F10/PadLk) again, the keys revert to their normal functions as typewriter keys. T Control keys -- Ctrl, Alt, Fn, and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions. To use control keys, press and hold the control key while pressing another key. For example, "press Ctrl c" means to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter c. How the key combination works depends on the applications you are running. NEC VERSAGLIDE The NEC VersaGlide is an easy way to control the cursor with your finger. Lightly glide your finger across the NEC VersaGlide and the cursor follows. You can select items in one of two ways: T T Tap your finger on the VersaGlide. Click the left, or primary button. A double tap on the VersaGuide is the equivalent to a double click on the left or primary button. Using Your NEC Versa 4-5 VersaGlide Left Selection Button Right Selection Button VersaGlide features Try both ways and decide which you prefer. If you find the tapping difficult to use, go to the next section for general directions about adjusting the touchpad properties. If you install another mouse driver over the shipping default, the tap capability may be lost. NOTE Making VersaGlide Adjustments The NEC VersaGlide lets you customize how it functions with the cursor. You can control the size and color of the cursor, cursor speed, double-click speed, and selection button orientation. Use the online help button for details about configuring your VersaGlide. See the appropriate section that follows for your operating system. 4-6 Using Your NEC Versa Windows 95 VersaGlide Adjustments To access and adjust your VersaGlide and cursor, follow these steps. 1. From the Control Panel, highlight and double tap (or double click) on the Mouse icon. Along the top of the Mouse Properties screen, tabs rep- resent the primary functions available. T Buttons ­ lets you select or change which button is the Primary or Secondary button. Also lets you modify the speed required when double clicking selection buttons. Pointers ­ lets you change the pointer scheme and define which symbols you want to use for various Windows tasks. Motion ­ lets you adjust the pointer speed and specify a short or long pointer trail. General ­ lets you change or update mouse drivers. T T T 4. Click OK or Cancel to accept or cancel the adjustments you make. Windows for Workgroups VersaGlide Adjustments To access and adjust your VersaGlide and cursor, follow these steps. 1. From the Program Manager, open the Main program group, and double-click the Control Panel icon. Using Your NEC Versa 4-7 2. [. . . ] MIDI has no innate sound of its own. 6 Glossary mode A method of operation; for example, the Versa operates in either normal or power-saving modes. modem MOdulator-DEModulator. A device that links computers over a telephone line. MPEG The MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) standard is used to encode motion images. The MPEG player program in Windows for Workgroups and Windows 95 applications lets you play back MPEG files. multimedia Computer technology that integrates different forms of media such as sound, text, graphics, and video. N nonvolatile memory Storage media that retains its data when system power is turned off. Nonvolatile memory in the Versa is a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chip which is backed up by an internal battery. [. . . ]