Compal HEL81 User Manual page 3

Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook
2.1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off .................................................. 2-1
2.1.1 Turning Your Notebook On .............................................................. 2-2
2.1.2 Turning Your Notebook Off .............................................................. 2-2
2.1.3 Logging Off ...................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.4 Adding User Accounts ..................................................................... 2-3
2.1.5 Standby Mode ................................................................................. 2-3
2.2 Tips for Using Windows..................................................................... 2-5
2.2.1 Microsoft Windows XP Help ............................................................ 2-6
2.2.2 Windows Desktop............................................................................ 2-7
2.2.3 Desktop Cleanup Wizard................................................................. 2-8
2.2.4 Start Button...................................................................................... 2-8
2.2.5 Taskbar............................................................................................ 2-9
2.2.6 Notification Area (System Tray) ....................................................... 2-9
2.2.7 Recycle Bin ..................................................................................... 2-9
2.2.8 Control Panel................................................................................. 2-10
2.2.9 My Computer ................................................................................. 2-10
2.3 Keyboard and Touch Pad ................................................................ 2-11
2.3.1 Numeric Keypad ............................................................................ 2-12
2.3.2 Keyboard Shortcuts ....................................................................... 2-12
2.3.3 Windows Logo Key Functions ....................................................... 2-13
2.3.4 StickyKeys ..................................................................................... 2-13
2.3.5 Touch Pad ..................................................................................... 2-16
2.3.6 Customizing the Touch Pad ........................................................... 2-16
2.3.7 Finger Printer................................................................................. 2-17
2.4 Personalizing Your Desktop ............................................................ 2-19
2.4.1 Choosing a Wallpaper ................................................................... 2-20
2.4.2 Choosing a Screen Saver.............................................................. 2-20
2.4.3 Choosing a Desktop Theme .......................................................... 2-20
2.4.4 Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop............................................... 2-20
2.5 Display .............................................................................................. 2-21
2.5.1 Adjusting Brightness...................................................................... 2-22
2.5.2 Using an External Monitor or Television ........................................ 2-22
2.5.3 Setting Display Resolution............................................................. 2-22
2.6 Networks ........................................................................................... 2-23
2.7 Managing Programs......................................................................... 2-25
2.7.1 Running Programs......................................................................... 2-26
2.7.2 Adding Software ............................................................................ 2-26
2.7.3 Removing Software ....................................................................... 2-27
2.8 Managing Files ................................................................................. 2-29
2.8.1 Updating Antivirus Software .......................................................... 2-30