NEC VERSA DOCKING STATION 6000 Manual de usuario
First Printing — July 1996
Copyright 1996 Copyright 1996
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Using this Guide vii
Using this Guide
The NEC Versa® Series Docking Station™ 6000 User’s Guide gives you
the information you need to maximize the use of your docking station. Read
this guide to become familiar with the Docking Station 6000 and its fea-
tures. For specific information, see the following chapters.
nChapter 1 introduces you to Docking Station 6000 capabilities and
features. This chapter also describes the correct operating and storage
environment for the docking station and how to care for the unit.
nChapter 2 provides instructions for docking and undocking an NEC
Versa on the docking station.
nChapter 3 explains setting up the software to use your docking station
and NEC Versa together.
nChapter 4 details how to add options to the docking station. These
options include expansion boards and various types of drives.
nChapter 5 directs you through connecting peripheral devices, like an
external keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, and audio options.
nAppendix A provides docking station specifications.
nAppendix B provides connector pinouts.
nAppendix C gives a quick reference to common problems and solutions.
Appendix C also provides NEC technical support numbers.
This document, along with your NEC Versa user’s guide and Windows
documentation, provides all the information you need to effectively use the
Docking Station 6000.
viii Using this Guide
TEXT SETUP
To make this guide as easy to use as possible, text is set up in the following
ways.
nWarnings, cautions, and notes are set up in following format.
WARNING
Warnings alert you to situations that can cause personal injury or
harm.
CAUTION
Cautions indicate situations that can damage system hardware or
software.
Notes give particularly important information about the topic
being discussed.
nNames of keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard, for example,
Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.
nText that you must type or keys that you must press are presented in bold
type. For example, type dir and press Enter.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
See the following documents for information related to the NEC Versa Se-
ries Docking Station 6000 and NEC Versa operation:
nYour NEC Versa user’s guide.
nThe Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS Operating System documentation
that came with your NEC Versa.
nManuals and setup instructions for any devices that you are installing in
or connecting to the docking station.
Contents iii
Contents
Using this Guide .................................................................................................... vii
Text Setup.......................................................................................... viii
Related Documents............................................................................. viii
1 Introducing the NEC Docking Station 6000
What’s in the Box............................................................................... 1-1
NEC Docking Station 6000 Features................................................... 1-2
Front and Left Side Features.......................................................... 1-3
LEDs and the Volume Control Knob......................................... 1-6
Back Features................................................................................ 1-7
Internal Features............................................................................ 1-9
The Right Environment....................................................................... 1-11
Operating Environment.................................................................. 1-11
Storage Environment ..................................................................... 1-11
Docking Station 6000 Care................................................................. 1-11
Precautions.................................................................................... 1-11
Routine Care................................................................................. 1-12
Battery Charging................................................................................ 1-13
2 Docking/Undocking the NEC Versa
Hardware Setup.................................................................................. 2-1
Connecting the Power Cable .......................................................... 2-1
Preparing the NEC Versa for Docking ........................................... 2-4
Docking the NEC Versa...................................................................... 2-6
Undocking the NEC Versa.................................................................. 2-10
Normal Undocking ........................................................................ 2-10
Emergency Undocking................................................................... 2-12
3 Setting Up and Using the Software
Plug and Play Systems........................................................................ 3-1
Non-Plug and Play Systems................................................................ 3-2
Running the Setup Utility............................................................... 3-2
Windows for Workgroups Setup............................................... 3-3
Windows 95 Setup.................................................................... 3-4
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Docking Station 6000 Setup Software............................................ 3-5
Choosing a Configuration......................................................... 3-5
Option Configuration..................................................................... 3-5
Drivers.......................................................................................... 3-6
Quick Start......................................................................................... 3-7
4 Adding Options
Cover Removal................................................................................... 4-2
Cover Replacement............................................................................. 4-4
Expansion Boards............................................................................... 4-6
Precautions.................................................................................... 4-7
Slot Locations ............................................................................... 4-7
Installation .................................................................................... 4-8
Removal........................................................................................ 4-11
Data Storage Devices ......................................................................... 4-12
Preparing the Drive........................................................................ 4-13
Installing Drives in the Front Bay................................................... 4-13
Removing the Drive Cage......................................................... 4-13
Attaching the Drive to the Drive Cage....................................... 4-15
Attaching the Cables................................................................. 4-17
Finishing Up............................................................................. 4-30
Hard Disk Drives........................................................................... 4-32
Preparing the Hard Disk Drive.................................................. 4-33
Specifying Master and Slave Drives.......................................... 4-33
Installing the Drive................................................................... 4-34
Attaching IDE Drive Cables ..................................................... 4-36
Attaching SCSI Drive Cables.................................................... 4-41
VersaBay II Adapter Installation......................................................... 4-45
Removing the Drive Cage.............................................................. 4-45
Securing the NEC VersaBay II Adapter......................................... 4-46
Attaching Cables........................................................................... 4-48
Finishing Up.................................................................................. 4-55
5 Connecting Peripheral Devices
External Monitor................................................................................ 5-2
External Keyboard.............................................................................. 5-5
External Mouse.................................................................................. 5-6
External Audio Options ...................................................................... 5-6
Microphone................................................................................... 5-7
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Headphones or Speakers................................................................ 5-8
Headphones.............................................................................. 5-8
Speakers................................................................................... 5-8
Line In/Line Out............................................................................ 5-8
Line In ..................................................................................... 5-9
Line Out................................................................................... 5-9
Telephone Cable............................................................................ 5-9
Gaming Devices ............................................................................ 5-10
Parallel Devices............................................................................. 5-10
Serial Devices................................................................................ 5-12
External SCSI Devices .................................................................. 5-13
A Specifications
B Pin Assignments
Keyboard and Mouse Ports................................................................. B-1
COM Port.......................................................................................... B-2
Printer Port......................................................................................... B-3
Monitor Port....................................................................................... B-4
AT Interface Connectors..................................................................... B-5
Expansion Port................................................................................... B-8
C Solving Problems
Problem Checklist............................................................................... C-1
Troubleshooting.................................................................................. C-1
If You Need Help ............................................................................... C-2
vi Contents
Introducing the NEC Docking Station 6000 1-1
Introducing the
NEC Docking Station 6000
The NEC Versa® Series Docking Station™ 6000 transforms your NEC
Versa 6000 Series notebook computer into a full-featured desktop dynamo.
A built-in sound system and three option bays let you create a powerful
workstation or a robust multimedia presentation system.
Once you fill in the hardware, the NEC Docking Station 6000 gives you
unparalleled software compatibility. Using the latest technology, the docking
station supports the newest Plug and Play boards as well as older non-Plug
and Play legacy boards.
The sleek ergonomic docking station design makes it pleasant to look at and
easy to use. Its innovative docking mechanism insures secure and easy
docking and undocking.
This chapter describes the features and capabilities of the docking station.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Carefully unpack the shipping carton and check its contents. Accessories are
in the box tucked into the side of the shipping carton.
Make sure you have the hardware components shown in the following figure
and that they are in good condition. If anything is damaged or missing,
contact your dealer immediately.
1
1-2 Introducing the NEC Docking Station 6000
*Not shown is a bag containing optional drive signal cables, a power
cable, and an audio cable. What’s in the box?
NEC DOCKING STATION 6000 FEATURES
The docking station has the following features, which are described in
greater detail in the sections that follow.
nSupport for full Windows 95 configuration and Plug and Play options.
nSupport for Windows for Workgroups and MS-DOS 6.22.
nSupport and on-board connectors for both SCSI and IDE interfaces.
nAn electronic docking mechanism that makes docking and undocking
easier than ever.
nA CRT base that lets you put an external monitor on top of the docking
station to save premium desktop real estate.
Introducing the NEC Docking Station 6000 1-3
CAUTION
Always use the CRT base if you are going to put an external CRT
monitor on the docking station. Never place an external monitor or
any other heavy object directly on the docking station or NEC Versa
without the CRT base. Doing so can damage the unit.
The CRT base weight limit is 60 lb (27.2 kg), equivalent to a 17-inch
NEC monitor. Do not exceed the weight limit. Doing so can damage
the unit.
nA 3-position lock to ensure that your NEC Versa is not undocked or your
docking station used without authorization.
nStereo speakers for outstanding quality sound.
nPorts on the back of the unit for connecting external peripherals like a
PS/2-style keyboard, PS/2-style mouse, printer, monitor, and much more.
nLEDs on the front of the docking station to track docking station and
NEC Versa status.
nThree drive bays and three full-size expansion board slots for expanding
docking station capabilities.
Front and Left Side Features
The following features are found on the front and left side of the Docking
Station 6000. Features are described after the figure.
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