User manual NEC VERSA P

[. . . ] PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Corporation (NEC) and/or its licensors. NEC 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 NEC 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. [. . . ] Press the Suspend/Resume button to make the system active. 2. Press the Power button to shut it off. 4-4 Understanding Power Management PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE Use the following guidelines to reduce power consumption and prolong battery life. s Put the system in Suspend mode when you need to leave the system for a short time but plan to resume working. Suspend mode uses the least amount of battery power or AC power, if you are using AC. In Suspend mode, all operations stop temporarily. Suspend mode lets you stop working and return to where you left off. s Turn off the system when you are finished using it. When you close the note- book, the LCD panel sensor automatically shuts off the LCD. s Use the Fn F5 key combination or BACKLITE. EXE to toggle the LCD backlight between standard and full brightness. s Adjust the LCD brightness control to the lowest setting that is comfortable for viewing. s Use the automatic hard disk power-saving function. Set the timeout to power down the hard disk with Auto Setup. s Use the Fn F8 key combination to turn off the hard disk if you are not going to use it for awhile. Understanding Power Management 4-5 5 Using Auto Setup Your Versa P comes with a hardware setup program called Auto Setup that allows you to view and set system parameters. Auto Setup also includes security features that protect your system from unauthorized use. The system has two sets of internal settings: one mobile and one docked. The mobile settings are used when the system is not connected to the docking station. The docked settings are automatically used when the Versa P is connected to a docking station. The sample screen in this chapter shows a docked configuration. A mobile configuration might look slightly different. With Auto Setup you can modify the active configuration. This chapter describes Auto Setup and the system parameters you can set with it. AUTO SETUP You can access the Auto Setup program at power-on (you don't need a diskette). Auto Setup detects current system parameters automatically during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Use Auto Setup. . . s to set the time and date. s to check a hardware discrepancy when POST displays an error message and prompts you to run Auto Setup. Using Auto Setup 5-1 s to identify which parameter(s) changed. Auto Setup indicates specific hardware changes with blinking double carets (>>). s to confirm that any optional memory you added was installed correctly. s to customize your system. How to Enter Auto Setup When it is enabled (it comes that way from the factory), you can access Auto Setup at power-on, when the cursor changes to a block character (s). The following sections describe how to enter Auto Setup. With an Error at POST If an Invalid Configuration message prompts you to "Press F1 to run Auto Setup" during POST, simply press F1 at the prompt. After you press F1, the system displays a message that it is collecting Auto Setup data. Then it displays an error message regarding changes found in the current parameter settings. After you press Enter, Auto Setup displays windows that indicate the detected hardware changes. For information about using Auto Setup, see "How to Use Auto Setup. " With No Error at POST To enter Auto Setup when no error message is displayed during POST, press F1 after POST displays the memory test and while the cursor is a large block. 5-2 Using Auto Setup After you press F1, the system displays a message indicating that it is collecting Auto Setup data. [. . . ] In some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. [. . . ]