Page 1 • Introduces you to the features of your notebook. • Gives you the useful details on using your notebook. • Tells you how to look after your notebook, whether at home or traveling. • Talks about Express Card peripherals and how to use them.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
3-1 Card Reader................1-8 1.3.8 Express Card................... 1-8 Rear Side..................... 1-9 Bottom Side ..................1-10 1.5.1 Battery Pack .................. 1-11 1.5.2 Battery Release Latch ..............1-11 Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) ........12 Turning Your Notebook On and Off ..........2-1...
Page 3 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 Sleep Mode ..................2-3 Tips for Using Windows..............2-4 2.2.1 Microsoft Windows Vista Help ............2-5 2.2.2...
Page 4 4.2.1 Identifying Your Notebook..............4-5 4.2.2 Packing Your Notebook ..............4-5 4.2.3 Travel Tips ..................4-6 4.2.4 If Your Notebook is Lost or Stolen ........... 4-6 Chapter 5 Peripherals ................2 Express Cards ..................5-1 5.1.1 Express Card Types ................ 5-2...
Page 5 Removing a Express Card............... 5-3 Adding and Removing SD/MMC/MS Cards ........5-4 Memory Modules................5-5 Chapter 6 The Power System (Vista)............6 Power Management ................6-1 Managing Your Notebook’s Power............ 6-2 6.2.1 Power Management Modes............. 6-2 6.2.2 Power Options Properties..............6-3 6.2.3...
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Avoid using the wired modem or LAN during an electrical storm, as a remote − risk of electric shock from lightning exists. Do not push objects into the air vents or openings of your notebook or − accessories. Doing so can short out interior components and may cause fire or electric shock.
Page 7 C (+4 F to +140 • Your notebook shipped with the plastic dummies installed in PCMCIA or Express slot. Dummies protect unused slots from dust, metal object, or other particles. Save the dummy for use when no PCMCIA or Express Card is installed in the slot.
Page 8 Safety Instructions • Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desktop or on the floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will be reduced to cool; also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case.
Page 9 The modem cable you connect to your notebook should have a minimum wire size − of 26 AWG (American wire gauge) and an UL-compliant RJ-11 modular plug.
Page 10 Modem Regulatory Notice Modem Regulatory Notice Federal Communication Commission PART 68 Warning This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the bottom side of the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equipment Number (REN) for this equipment.
Page 11 Modem Regulatory Notice Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions carefully and save them for reference in future. Follow all warnings and instructions reminded you about this product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Page 12 Modem Regulatory Notice will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. The product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
Page 13 CE Notice (European Union) EU Declaration of Conformity BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) Most Compal computer products are classified by the Bureau of Standards, Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). This (marked on the product) indicates the product complies with the BSMI standard.
Page 14 Modem Regulatory Notice BSMI 通告 (僅限於台灣地區) 如果您在電腦的底部、側面或背面板上找到一個標誌，則適用於以下部份的相關規定： Safety of TV Tuner Note to CATV System Installer - This reminder is provider to call the CATV systems installer's attention to Section 820-93 of the National Electric Code which provide guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specify that the Coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Page 15: Specifications
Specifications Specifications • Intel Mobile Penryn, Dual core processor; 2.26/2.4/2.53/2.8GHz 1066MHz FSB, 3MB/6MB L2 catch. Chipset • Intel PM45 (667/800/1066 MHz FSB supported). • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller. • ICH9-M. • JMicron JMB385 for 3 in 1 controller. • External VGA card for PM45. •...
Page 16 Specifications Hard Disk Drive (HDD) • SATA • 9.5mm, 2.5” HDD Support with 80GB/120GB/160GB/250GB • 5400/7200 RPM Optical Disc Drive (ODD) • 12.7mmh, Combo Drive • 12.7mmh, DVD Super Multi Drive • 12.7mmh, BD Drive Pointing Device • Touch Pad I/O Ports •...
Page 17: Easy Buttons
Specifications Modem • Internal Modem with MDC solution (MDC 3.3/1.5) Bluetooth • Bluetooth V2.0/2.1+EDR Mini Card Organization • One Mini card for WLAN • One Mini card for TV-Turn • One Mini card for Robson NEWCARD • One Single-Wide New Card socket •...
Page 18 Specifications Memory Card & SO-DOMM Socket • 3-in-1 Card Reader (SD, MMC, MS) • Push-push type, with dummy card • JMB385 Card Reader controller Options • 512MB/1024MB/2048MB SO-DIMM modules • MINI Card Wireless LAN module • MDC Modem module • Bluetooth module •...
Page 19: Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook
Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook...
Page 20: Front Side
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.1 Front Side The following picture shows the front side of your notebook. Display Finger Print Power USB Button Camera Power Button WOW Video Button Keyboard WOW Audio Button Bluetooth/Wireless switch Smart Key Button Power LED...
Page 21: Power Led (Blue)
You can charge external USB devices with power cable connected when the laptop is powered off, but this button must be pressed in order to do so. 1.1.3 Power Buttons Press to turn your notebook on. For more on power settings, see 6.1 Power Management (Vista).
Page 22: Battery Led (Blue/Amber) ( )
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.1.7 Battery LED (Blue/Amber) ( Battery states LED is one dual-color LED indicator both of Blue and Amber color. 1.1.8 HDD accessing state Blue LED ( Reflect the activities of Blue Led. Note: LED is controlled directly by hardware.
Page 23 1 Introducing Your Notebook The flashing Power On LED indicates your notebook is in standby mode. Microphone Jack Headphone Jack...
Page 24: Right Side
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.2 Right Side The following picture shows the right side of your notebook. Power USB Ports Optical Disc Drive AC Adapter Connector...
Page 25: Power Usb Port
1.2.3 Optical Disc Drive The optical disc drive provides a means for you to import/export data into/from your notebook. Depending on the configuration of your notebook, you may either be able to record or play CDs/DVDs. 1.2.4 AC Adapter Connector Use this connector to attach the AC adapter to your notebook.
Page 26: Left Side
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.3 Left Side The following picture shows the left side of your notebook. Kensington Lock Modem Jack Wireless Kill switch (Wireless Switch ON/OFF) HDMI Port VGA Port RJ-45 LAN Jack 3-1 Card Reader Express Card 1.3.1 Kensington Lock...
Page 27: Modem Jack (Rj-11)
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.3.2 Modem Jack (RJ-11) The modem jack allows you to connect your notebook to a telephone line with a standard RJ-11 connector. 1.3.3 Wireless Kill switch The Wireless Switch Suppliers B2B online marketplace. 1.3.4 HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams.
Page 28: Rear Side
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.4 Rear Side The following picture shows the rear side of your notebook.
Page 29: Bottom Side
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.5 Bottom Side The following picture shows the bottom side of your notebook. Battery Pack Battery Release Latch HDD Cover Battery Lock Switch Thermal Cover Memory Module Cover 1-10...
Page 30 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.5.1 Battery Pack With a charged battery pack installed, you can use your notebook without connecting it to an electrical outlet. For more details, see 6.3 Battery (Vista). To remove the Battery Pack: 1. Move the Battery Lock Switch to the right (Unlock position).
Page 31: Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista)
Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista)
Page 32: Turning Your Notebook On And Off
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off Turning Your Notebook On Turning Your Notebook Off Logging Off Adding User Accounts Sleep Mode...
Page 33: Turning Your Notebook On
DVD software, from running. Fast User Switching does not work if your notebook is running Windows Vista and is a member of a computer domain or if your notebook has less than 128 MB of memory.
Page 34: Adding User Accounts
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.1.4 Adding User Accounts Different account options are available when a computer is running Windows Vista operating system and is connected to a domain. With Windows Vista installed, the system administrator or a user with administrator rights can create additional user accounts: 1.
Page 35: Tips For Using Windows
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.2 Tips for Using Windows Microsoft Windows Vista Help Windows Desktop Start Button Taskbar Notification Area (System Tray) Recycle Bin Control Panel Computer...
Page 36: Microsoft Windows Vista Help
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.2.1 Microsoft Windows Vista Help For Microsoft Windows Vista help, go to Start > Help and Support. The Windows Help and Support dialog box opens.
Page 37: Windows Desktop
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.2.2 Windows Desktop Depending on your notebook setup and software, your desktop may have different or additional shortcuts. See 2.4 Personalizing Your Desktop for more information.
Page 38: Start Button
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.2.3 Start Button The Start button allows easy access to your notebook’s programs. The Start menu is designed to adapt to show the programs you use most frequently. To always keep an item on the Start menu, no matter how often it’s used, right-click the item and click Pin to Start menu.
Page 39: Taskbar
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.2.4 Taskbar The Start button is on the left and the notification area on the right. Each time you open a program; a button for it appears on the taskbar. To move between programs, simply click the relevant button.
Page 40: Recycle Bin
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.2.6 Recycle Bin When you delete a file, it is moved to the Recycle Bin. Files can be restored from the Recycle Bin. Emptying the Recycle Bin deletes files permanently. 2.2.7 Control Panel In the Control Panel, you can change how Windows looks and works.
Page 41: Computer
Computer allows you to see the disk drives and other external devices connected to your notebook. The Computer icon displays on your Desktop. To see the contents of a drive or folder, open Computer then double-click the icon of the drive or folder you want to view (for example, drive C).
Page 42: Keyboard And Touch Pad
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.3 Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Windows Logo Key Functions Sticky Keys Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Finger Printer 2-11...
Page 43: Numeric Keypad
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.3.1 Numeric Keypad Keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the lower right edge of the keypad keys. To enable the numeric keypad, press indicator will light when the numeric lock is on.
Page 44: Windows Logo Key Functions
Opens the Search Results dialog box Opens the Search Results - Computers dialog box (when your notebook is connected to a network) Opens the System Properties dialog box To adjust keyboard operation, including character repeat rate, in the Control Panel click Hardware and Sound >...
Page 45: Sticky Keys
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.3.4 Sticky Keys The Sticky Keys function lets you use the SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, FN keys or the Windows logo key (referred to as modifier keys) in conjunction with other keys by pressing one key at a time instead of simultaneously.
Page 46 2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) To further customize Sticky Keys, click Set up Sticky Keys in the above dialogue box. The following dialogue box will appear. Click Turn on Sticky Keys to enable the listed shortcuts to activate Sticky Keys mode.
Page 47: Touch Pad
Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 2.3.7 Finger Printer The finger printer lets you log on to your notebook instead of inputting passwords from the keyboard. To raise the recognition success rate, the following illustrations show the correct way to swipe your finger over the finger printer.
Page 48 2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) Align your fingertip with the finger printer as shown in the drawing and swipe. To reduce the damage to the finger printer and fingerprint recognition problems, follow these guidelines when using the finger printer. • Do not scratch or poke the finger printer with your nails or any hard or sharp objects.
Page 49 2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.3.7.1 Delete the Finger Printer Data Save the fingerprint data is stored in the non-volatile memory inside the finger printer. The fingerprint data are recommended to delete before handing over the computer to the others or disposing of it.
Page 50: Personalizing Your Desktop
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.4 Personalizing Your Desktop Choosing a Wallpaper Choosing a Screen Saver Choosing a Desktop Theme Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop 2-19...
Page 51: Choosing A Wallpaper
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.4.1 Choosing a Wallpaper To make your notebook reflect your style, you can set background colors, patterns, and the wallpaper on the desktop. Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Change desktop background. Choose the picture or color you want for your desktop background.
Page 52: Display
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.5 Display Adjusting the Brightness Using an External Monitor or Television Setting the Display Resolution 2-21...
Page 53 2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.5.1 Adjusting the Brightness To conserve power when running your notebook from the battery, set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting using the keyboard shortcuts. Brightness Down Brightness Up 2.5.2 Using an External Monitor When you start your notebook with an external display device such as an external monitor attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the display or the external device.
Page 54: Networks
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.6 Networks To access a network: At the office, you can access a network via the built-in PCI-E LAN. For specific information about connecting to the LAN or WAN, consult your systems administrator. If you are working at home or while traveling, you need a dial-up connection. Ask your system administrator for the telephone number of the network.
Page 55: Managing Programs
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.7 Managing Programs Running Programs Adding Software Removing Software 2-24...
Page 56: Running Programs
Close the program or document. 2.7.2 Adding Software To check what software is already installed on your notebook, click Start > All Programs. If a program is listed in the All Programs menu or the Start menu, the software is already installed.
Page 57: Removing Software
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.7.3 Removing Software Once you’ve begun removing software, do not interrupt the process. To do so may result in data loss and corruption of your operating system. Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program.
Page 58: Managing Files
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.8 Managing Files Updating Antivirus Software Backing Up Files Finding Files Copying a File on the Hard Drive Renaming Files Deleting Files Emptying the Recycle Bin Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin 2-27...
Page 59 Right click on Start > Search. In the search window, type a word or part of a word in the search box. As you type, files from a variety location (drives and folders on your notebook) that match your text will appear.
Page 60: Renaming Files
The Recycle Bin window appears and lists all deleted files, their previous locations, and the dates you deleted them. Click the File menu, and click Empty Recycle Bin. When the confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes to delete all file(s). All files disappear from the Recycle Bin and are removed from your notebook. 2-29...
Page 61: Retrieving Files From The Recycle Bin
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.8.8 Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin Deleted files are moved to the Recycle Bin and remain there until you empty the Recycle Bin. If you delete a file in error, you can retrieve it from the Recycle Bin: Double-click the Recycle Bin icon.
Page 62: Playing Cds And Movies
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.9 Playing CDs and Movies Inserting Discs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture 2-31...
Page 63: Inserting Discs
4. Snap the disc onto the spindle. 5. Gently push the tray back into the drive. If your notebook has a CD-RW/DVD or DVD, you can watch movies. For more information on playing CDs or watching movies, click Help on the CD player software or DVD player software.
Page 65: Chapter 3 Innovative Product Feature
Chapter 3 Innovative Product Feature...
Page 66 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Features described in this product guide are developed and copyright owned by Compal Electronics, Inc. Some of the features may not be available in certain models.
Page 67 3 Innovative Product Feature • Easy Logon • Easy to launch Compal Innovative Products • Friendly operations to fast select various applications • Enables better control, design, and development from richer user interface • Experience the different impressions on using and controlling applications •...
Page 68: Depth Security Control
3 Innovative Product Feature • Depth Security Control • When power-on, the system automatically enable the build-in webcam and execute a security check from its database to see if the user had been authorized to allow to get into the system or not.
Page 69 How to Launch Innovative product From Start Menu Innovative Product can be launched from start menu Start--> Program DJ--> Innovative Product From Program DJ By clicking on the Innovative Product icon can be launch the Program DJ Scenarios Launch Compal application via Program DJ...
Page 70: Easy Logon
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.1 Easy Logon 3.1.1 Program DJ Figure 01: Program DJ Main Flash Operation Procedure To launch Program DJ, the Program DJ mains interface appears for users to select the program they want to use. With flash installed, users can see a flash enabled main interface can be seen and operated; otherwise, only a mini bar Manu will be available to operate.
Page 71 3 Innovative Product Feature Figure 02: Program DJ Main Interface The Program DJ Mini bar After launched either of the applications, the flash enabled main interface will minimize into a mini bar and wait for next application launch. When specific of application is used, the application button will be display in highlighted background.
Page 72: Power Control
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.2 Power Control 3.2.1 Green Charger Scenarios An environmental care concept had been applied to the product by utilizing the mechanism of battery management to keep the earth green as well as extend the life cycle of the battery usage. Main Functions There are 3 modes to choose from when recharging the battery.
Page 73 3 Innovative Product Feature If you need to use the notebook in the DC mode, you should need a full-charged battery to extend DC mode usage duration. “On-the-Go” Button After the user click the “On-the-Go” button to launch this feature, the system will charge the battery up to 100% capacity while in the “75% Balanced”...
Page 74: Joyful Experience
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.3 Joyful Experience 3.3.1 WOW Audio Scenario WOW Audio is a setting assortment for Audio conditions preset in Color Defines, Resolutions and Viewing Sizes that offer users a chance to select the most-fit scenario according to their preference.
Page 75 3 Innovative Product Feature The preset scenarios are Normal, Office, Photo, Movie and User Define. Define. The User Define option provides user an advanced chance to customize their personal scenario. Figure 06: WOW Video Configuration Dialog Main Functions 1. Normal: Presents the graphics based on the factory default settings 2.
Page 76 3 Innovative Product Feature 1. To click the “Right button” of touch pad to setup the detail settings of the Wow video scheme. 2. There are 4 options to select in “Color Channel” Click on: Red, Green and Blue. Users can set Gamma, Contrast and Brightness for each color channel separately.
Page 77: Depth Security Control
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.4 Depth Security Control 3.4.1 Entrance Guard Scenario This feature provides an auto logon mechanism to your MS Windows system by utilizing the built-in webcam to recognize the face of users who intend to logon to the system. It secures the exposure of the IDs and passwords, as well as to make the logon very easy and speedy.
Page 78 3 Innovative Product Feature 1. Account Management (1) Create New Account Users can manage the Entrance Guard accounts via this function. Users can use the webcam to capture new faces, and then setup new security password to create new user account. (2) Delete Account Users can delete the current running Entrance Guard account (Self-delete).
Page 79 3 Innovative Product Feature 3. Advanced Settings In this setting page, users can find more advanced information and settings for experienced users. (1) Password Management Users can see what their preset logon information. Users can do some changes including delete or correct field data. (2) Option Users can change the default setting on some preset Entrance Guard behaviors.
Page 80 3 Innovative Product Feature Figure 14: Entrance Guard-Setup (1) 2. Input user’s windows password to create a new Account. Press “OK”. (Figure 17) Figure 15: Entrance Guard-Account Training dialog 3. Counting backwards for 5 seconds, System will catch the face information through the webcam used as data of the account.
Page 81 3 Innovative Product Feature Figure 16: Entrance Guard Account Training Dialog 8. After face image verification, users will be asked to key-in the security password. (Figure Figure 17: Security Password Setting Dialog 9. User can store the security password in the proper location. (Default or customized) (Figure Figure 18: Security Password Saving Dialog After the whole new Entrance Guard account creation procedure has been completed, user can click on the “Finish”...
Page 82 3 Innovative Product Feature Figure 19: Account Creation Finish Dialog Delete Account Click on “Delete Account”, Face Authentication will first detect face to verify user identity and then delete account. Figure 20: Face Authentication Dialog Update Account Click on “Update Account” System will catch the face information through the webcam used as data of the account again.
Page 83: Smart Watchdog
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.4.2 Smart Watchdog Scenario Smart Watchdog is a monitoring application that utilizes webcam function for extended service to users. By using the built-in webcam, the Smart Watchdog can detect the presence of the users for an advanced power management and enhance the security of the data inside the laptop from spying.
Page 84 3 Innovative Product Feature (5) Hibernate Time Setting This feature is for setting the time period before system will go into Hibernate mode. Figure 22: Smart Watchdog – System Hibernate Screen Operation Procedure 1. Click on “Smart Watchdog” icon under “Smart Watchdog” folder and dialog shown. 2.
Page 85: Safety Guard
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.4.3 Safety Guard Scenario This is a compound technology by the Video Tracing through webcam through Digital Microphone. Safety only needs webcam and Microphone. Users can utilize this feature for safety assurance or other monitoring applications. Main Functions 1.
Page 86 3 Innovative Product Feature 2. View Records Mode In “View Records” mode, user can review the abnormal files that were recorded at tracing process. The files are stored in the folder at “C:\Users\{user account}\Documents\Safety Guard\ AVStream\”. Figure 24: Safety Guard View Records Mode ”...
Page 87 3 Innovative Product Feature Schedule List: List the tracing schedule items. Delete button: Delete the item in schedule list. Add New Schedule: To add new tracing schedule, set date, time, sensitive, and limit condition, then press “Add to List” button. 4.
Page 88 3 Innovative Product Feature User Mail Setting Safety Guard provides e-mail notification. When abnormal behavior is detected, Safety Guard will send a warning message with a snap to the designated e-mail address. Recipient: E-mail address as the receiver of the mail. Sender: Set the e-mail address as the sender of the mail.
Page 89: User Friendly
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.5 User Friendly 3.5.1 Wireless Switch Scenarios Users set the Wireless Switch preference. Only when Bluetooth and WLAN (802.11x) devices both exist, users can adjust their preference. Figure 27: Wireless Switch Configuration Dialog Operation Procedure Apply both Bluetooth and WLAN (802.11x) devices. Apply Bluetooth device.
Page 90: Meeting Secretary
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.5.2 Meeting Secretary Scenarios To integrate and enhance the feature of built-in CMOS sensor and Array Microphone, a smart service of on-line meeting has been designed for personal and conference audio/video recording. To enable for users to use the utilities of the video tracing of CMOS sensor and the voice beam forming tracing of Array Microphone to create a virtual personal media office.
Page 91 3 Innovative Product Feature Multiple Mode In this scenario, the webcam detects two peoples in front of the PC. Meeting secretary will adjust webcam and enable beam-forming function to capture video and audio. The illustrations that describe the webcam and Microphone behaviors are as bellow. 1.
Page 92 3 Innovative Product Feature “Solo” Audio Recording (1) In solo audio recording mode, Meeting secretary enables Beam Forming and Noise Suppression functions. (2) The microphone array can automatically allocate and steer toward the sound object to record it. (3) Users can record their own voice through this function for voice message or reminder usages.
Page 93 3 Innovative Product Feature Operation Procedure Player Control Figure 30 : control buttons 1. Previous Button When playing the recorded clip or browsing captured image, user can press this button to stop current action and leap to the previous one and continue to execute the same function on this clip or image.
Page 94 3 Innovative Product Feature Webcam Settings Users can change the webcam settings according to the preference of users. The property page below is provided with webcam driver. Figure 31 : The Property Page of Webcam Audio Users can change the microphone settings according to the preference of users. The property page below is provided with audio driver.
Page 95 3 Innovative Product Feature Figure 32 : The Property Page of Audio File List and E-Mail Users can quickly attach the photos, audio or video files that are selected in the file list to E-mail and sent out. Snapshot Users can press this button to take a picture. Obviously, this button enables only in Video mode.
Page 97: Caring For Your Notebook
Chapter 4 Caring for Your Notebook...
Page 98: Cleaning Your Notebook And Keyboard
4.1 Caring for Your Notebook Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard Cleaning the Display Cleaning the Touch Pad Cleaning the CD/DVD Drive Precautions Never spray cleaning products directly onto your notebook’s case or display. Only use products designed for cleaning computer displays.
Page 99 4 Caring for Your Notebook 4.1.1 Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard 1. Shut your notebook down, turn it off and disconnect it from the electrical outlet and any external devices, such as the printer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Use the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to gently remove dust from your notebook’s openings and keyboard.
Page 100: Precautions
Leave off overnight to let it completely dry out before using it again. • Do not turn off your notebook if the drive light indicates the drive is active. Turning off your notebook while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.
Page 101: Traveling
4 Caring for Your Notebook 4.2 Traveling Identifying Your Notebook Packing Your Notebook Traveling Tips If Your Notebook is Lost or Stolen...
Page 102 • Pack your notebook so that it does not slide around in the trunk of the car or in an overhead storage compartment. When traveling in the air, never check in your notebook as baggage.
Page 103: Travel Tips
4.2.4 If Your Notebook is Lost or Stolen Call a law enforcement agency to report your notebook lost or stolen. Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the number, along with the name, address, and telephone number of the law enforcement agency.
Page 105: Chapter 5 Peripherals
Chapter 5 Peripherals...
Page 106: Express Cards
5 Peripherals 5.1 Express Cards Express Card Types Installing a Express Card Removing a Express Card...
Page 107 Express Cards, with hot-plug feature, allow you to install and remove cards when your notebook is running. The card will be detected automatically after being installed. Usually Express Cards have a mark or symbol to show which end to insert into the slot.
Page 108 5 Peripherals 5.1.3 Removing a Express Card 1. Push the card all the way to and then release it. 2. Pull the card out of the slot.
Page 109: Adding And Removing Sd/Mmc/Ms Cards
5 Peripherals 5.2 Adding and Removing SD/MMC/MS Cards Before removing an SD/MMC/MS card, stop it running from the configuration utility on the taskbar. Failure to do so could result in the data loss. Insert the SD/MMC/MS card into the card reader slot. To remove the SD/MMC/MS card, please push it in gently and then it ejects automatically.
Page 110: Memory Modules
4. Remove the screw securing the memory module cover. 5. Lift off the memory module cover. 6. There are two memory module ports. The current memory module in your notebook already occupies the one. Place the new memory module in the second slot, matching up the notch along its connector rim with the tooth in the connection slot.
Page 111: Chapter 6 The Power System (Vista)
Chapter 6 The Power System (Vista)
Page 112: Power Management
6 The Power System (Vista) 6.1 Power Management Managing Your Notebook’s Power Power Management Modes Power Options Properties SpeedStep...
Page 113: Managing Your Notebook's Power
6.2.1.1 Sleep Mode This mode conserves power by switching off the hard drive and display after the preset period of inactivity (a time-out). When Sleep Mode is exited, your notebook will return to the same operating state it was before entering sleep.
Page 114: Power Options Properties
Hibernate Mode. Hibernate Mode can be enabled/disabled in the Power Options window. Your notebook will go into Hibernate Mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Depending on how you set the Power Management Options in the Power Options window, use one of the following methods to enter Hibernate Mode: •...
Page 115: Speedstep
6.2.3 SpeedStep Your notebook is equipped with SpeedStep technology to better manage power consumption. It changes the processor speed to find the best balance between your computing performance and power consumption needs. Higher speeds bring better performance, but the slower speed conserves more power.
Page 116 6 The Power System (Vista) You can also individually alter and save each of these settings and schemes if desired. Choose from the following three power plans that describe the desired relationship between power and performance. Windows Vista automatically chooses the SpeedStep Mode to find the most appropriate speed for your processor according to the type of plan you choose and your current system demands.
Page 117: Battery
6 The Power System (Vista) 6.3 Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Working With Extra Battery Packs Maximizing Battery Life...
Page 118 Amber > approximately 3 minutes left; system beeps 6.3.3 Power Meter The power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. When your notebook is running on battery power, you can double click the icon on the taskbar to check the remaining battery charge.
Page 119: Removing The Battery
If necessary, the battery will be charged whenever your notebook is connected to an electrical outlet. The battery will not be charged if it or your notebook is too hot to use. If this situation occurs, the battery indicator will light amber. Disconnect your notebook from any electrical outlet, and allow it and the battery to cool down.
Page 120: Installing A Battery
6.3.9 Working With Extra Battery Packs If you spend a lot of time traveling or work without connecting your notebook to an electrical outlet, it may be a good idea to carry the additional battery packs so you can quickly replace a discharged battery and continue working.
Page 121: Chapter 7 The Bios Setup Program
Chapter 7 The BIOS Setup Program...
Page 122: Introduction
Boot devices The settings made in the Setup program intimately affect how your notebook performs. It is important, therefore, to first understand all the available options, and second, to make settings appropriate for the way you use your notebook. This chapter guides you through the Setup program by providing the clear explanations for all Setup options.
Page 123: Navigating Through The Bios Setup Program
The list below gives a few examples of reasons why you may want or need to run the BIOS Setup program. You have set up your notebook for the first time and you got a message stating that you should run the BIOS Setup program.
Page 124: Accessing The Bios Setup Program
7 The BIOS Setup Program 7.2.1 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program To access the BIOS Setup program, press the [F2] key as soon as your notebook starts up. The Phoenix BIOS screen will display. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility TPM State...
Page 125: Launching Submenus
7 The BIOS Setup Program To move between menu bar items, use the [◄] and [►] arrow keys until the desired item is highlighted. For example, if you want to move from the Main menu to the Advanced menu, press the right arrow key [►] once. Item Specific Help To the right of the Setup screen, you will notice an item specific help bar.
Page 126: The Main Menu
7 The BIOS Setup Program 7.3 The Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the Information screen appears. It displays the following pieces of information regarding your current system: Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility TPM State Boot Exit Main Item specific Help System Time: [19:34:35] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or...
Page 127 7 The BIOS Setup Program Extended Memory size = Total memory size – 1 MB – 1 MB – UMA frame buffer BIOS Version This field displays current version of the BIOS. UUID This field displays the platform UUID number.
Page 128: The Tpm State Menu
7 The BIOS Setup Program 7.4 The TPM State Menu This menu allows the user to understand current TPM state and change the TPM state. The TPM state menu will show- up if TPM exists within the platform and Trusted Platform Support item be enabled in “Current TPM State”.
Page 129 7 The BIOS Setup Program Activate Activated security chip to user talking ownership. Deactivate Deactivated security chip to user talking ownership. Clear Clear Security Chip to default state and release ownership. Enable & Activate Enable chip encrypted data and user from talking ownership.
Page 130: The Boot Menu
7 The BIOS Setup Program 7.5 The Boot Menu This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices include the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
Page 131: The Exit Menu
7 The BIOS Setup Program 7.6 The Exit Menu Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main TPM State Boot Exit Item specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and Exit Discarding Changes save your changes to Load Setup Defaults CMOS. Discard Changes Saves Changes ↑↓...
Page 132 7 The BIOS Setup Program Load Setup Defaults Allows the user loads default values in CMOS Setup. The following message prompts the user to confirm after pressing [Enter] on this item. Setup Confirmation Load default configuration now? [Yes] [No] Select Yes to confirm or No to abort. You will then return to the setup screen. Discard Changes Allows the user loads previous value in CMOS Setup.

Compal Notebook User Manual

Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook

Front Side

Right Side

Left Side

Rear Side

Bottom Side

Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista)

Turning Your Notebook on and off

Tips for Using Windows

Keyboard and Touch Pad

Personalizing Your Desktop

Display

Networks

Managing Programs

Managing Files

Playing Cds and Movies

Chapter 3 Innovative Product Feature

Easy Logon

Power Control

Joyful Experience

Depth Security Control

User Friendly

Chapter 4 Caring for Your Notebook

Traveling

Chapter 5 Peripherals

Express Cards

Adding and Removing SD/MMC/MS Cards

Memory Modules

Chapter 6 The Power System (Vista)

Power Management

Managing Your Notebook's Power

Battery

Chapter 7 The BIOS Setup Program

Introduction

Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program

The Main Menu

The TPM State Menu

The Boot Menu

The Exit Menu

Quick Links

Need help?

Questions and answers

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