Compal Notebook User Manual 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
2.2 Tips for Using Windows..................................................................... 2-4
2.2.1 Microsoft Windows Vista Help ......................................................... 2-5
2.2.2 Windows Desktop............................................................................ 2-6
2.2.3 Start Button...................................................................................... 2-7
2.2.4 Taskbar............................................................................................ 2-8
2.2.5 Notification Area (System Tray) ....................................................... 2-8
Recycle Bin ..................................................................................... 2-9
2.2.6
2.2.7 Control Panel................................................................................... 2-9
2.2.8 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 Sticky Keys .................................................................................... 2-14
2.3.5 Touch Pad ..................................................................................... 2-16
2.3.6 Customizing the Touch Pad ........................................................... 2-16
2.3.7 Finger Printer................................................................................. 2-16
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 the Brightness................................................................ 2-22
2.5.2 Using an External Monitor ............................................................. 2-22
2.5.3 Setting the Display Resolution....................................................... 2-22
2.6 Networks ........................................................................................... 2-23
2.7 Managing Programs......................................................................... 2-24
2.7.1 Running Programs......................................................................... 2-25
2.7.2 Adding Software ............................................................................ 2-25
2.7.3 Removing Software ....................................................................... 2-26
2.8 Managing Files ................................................................................. 2-27
2.8.1 Updating Antivirus Software .......................................................... 2-28
2.8.2 Backing Up Files ........................................................................... 2-28
2.8.3 Finding Files .................................................................................. 2-28
2.8.4 Copying a File on the Hard Drive .................................................. 2-28