User's Manual

Contents iii
Contents
Using This Guide
Text Conventions .................................................................................................................. x
Related Documents ...............................................................................................................x
1 Introducing the NEC Versa
Before You Begin .............................................................................................................. 1-2
About Your NEC Versa L320 Notebook ........................................................................... 1-3
Around the Front of the System ......................................................................................... 1-4
Opening Your System................................................................................................. 1-4
Base Unit..................................................................................................................... 1-4
Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 1-5
Security and Personal Code Buttons.................................................................... 1-6
Power Button ....................................................................................................... 1-6
Shortcut Buttons .................................................................................................. 1-7
Status LEDs ................................................................................................................ 1-7
Power Status LEDs .............................................................................................. 1-8
Operating Status LEDs ........................................................................................ 1-8
Keyboard Panel........................................................................................................... 1-9
Front Features ........................................................................................................... 1-12
Around the Back of the System........................................................................................ 1-13
Around the Left Side of the System................................................................................. 1-14
Around the Right Side of the System............................................................................... 1-15
Around the Bottom of the System.................................................................................... 1-16
About the NEC Cable PortBar ......................................................................................... 1-17
About NEC Wireless LAN............................................................................................... 1-18
2 Getting Started
NEC VersaGlide Touchpad................................................................................................ 2-2
Making VersaGlide Adjustments................................................................................ 2-3
VersaGlide Tips .......................................................................................................... 2-3
Power Sources for Your NEC Versa.................................................................................. 2-3
AC Adapter ........................................................................................................................ 2-4
Connecting the AC Adapter........................................................................................ 2-4
Powering On Your System ......................................................................................... 2-5
System Batteries................................................................................................................. 2-6
Primary Battery........................................................................................................... 2-6
Secondary Battery....................................................................................................... 2-6
CMOS Battery ............................................................................................................ 2-6
Using the Primary Battery.................................................................................................. 2-7
Determining Battery Status......................................................................................... 2-7
Low Battery Status...................................................................................................... 2-8
Returning the Battery to its Normal State ................................................................... 2-8
Extending Battery Life................................................................................................ 2-8