User manual NEC VERSA SX

[. . . ] NEC Computer Systems Division, A Division of Packard Bell NEC, Inc. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the Responsible Party NEC Computer Systems Division Packard Bell NEC, Inc. 1 Packard Bell Way Sacramento, CA 95828-0903 1-800-632-4525 declare that the product NEC Versa SX is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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, Inc. (hereinafter "NEC CSD") and/or its licensors. [. . . ] It shows which slot contains a PC card (PCMCIA) and which is empty. In Windows NT, look for the CardWizardTM SystemSoft icon on the desktop. Removing a Card Follow these steps to remove a PC card in Windows 95 and Windows NT. From the screen, select My Computer and Control Panel. (Or, you can also select the Taskbar PC card icon. ) 2. Select the PC card to remove, and select Stop. Windows 95 alerts you if any applications are still using the card. If all applications using the card are closed, services for that card are shut down. You receive a message saying that it is safe to remove the card. 4-16 Using the Hardware 4. Press the button on the side of the PC card in the slot. CardWizard Services CardWizard, a software interface, manages the automatic allocation of system resources in Windows NT. It detects when a PC card is installed or removed. CardWizard also provides an interface to other software in order to load any necessary hardware drivers. CardWizard provides Socket Services, a Basic Input Output System (BIOS) software interface that isolates driver software from the hardware. It provides a variety of system-specific functions, such as system slot and card detection while the system is operating. Communication Cards You can use both fax/modem and network PC cards with your NEC Versa. Here are some suggestions to help you get the best system performance. Note: If you are using this unit outside of the United States or Canada, contact a local NEC CSD dealer for availability information. T Network Cards -- You can use a network card with your system to gain access to a local area network (LAN). You can insert a network card in either slot. T Fax/Modem Cards - You can use a PC card modem with your system to communicate with others via fax, e-mail, or connect to an online service or bulletin board. You can insert a fax/modem card in either slot. Always insert the fax/modem card before using your fax/modem software application. If you start the application before inserting the fax/modem card, the application typically does not find the card. Using the Hardware 4-17 Note: When using a modem outside the U. S. and Canada, you might need an international telephone adapter. You can buy this at an electronics supply store. Storage Cards When you insert a memory or storage card in an NEC notebook computer, it appears as a unique drive depending on the type of card and the slot you are using. Other Cards Many other kinds of PC cards are available for notebook computers. They include the following cards: T Global Positioning System (GPS) -- enables the tracking of remote units (for example, delivery trucks) T Serial -- adds an extra serial communications port T Multimedia -- combines animation and sound T Audio -- enables the use of sound (for example, in voice mail) IR Port The IR port on the front of your system lets your NEC Versa SX Series computer communicate with other devices that also use infrared technology. The IR port is Infrared Data Association (IrDA) compatible. [. . . ] This allows notebook computers to connect via PC card to real-time multimedia devices such as video cameras. Glossary 11 Battery Replacement A lithium battery in some computers maintains system configuration information. In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information, NEC CSD recommends that you replace the battery. For battery replacement information, call your NEC CSD dealer or the NEC CSD Customer Assistance Center. !WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. [. . . ]