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Compal FL90 User Manual

Compal FL90 User Manual (155 pages)

Brand: Compal | Category: Laptop | Size: 11.7 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Safety Instructions

8
Modem Regulatory Notice

12
- Fcc Notice
  14
Specifications

17
- Pointing Device
  18
- Easy Buttons
  19
Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook

21
- Front Side
  22
- Built-In Camera
  22
- Built-In Microphone
  22
- Display
  22
- Top Panel Buttons and Leds
  23
- Left Panel Buttons
  24
- Keyboard
  24
- Finger Printer
  24
- Touch Pad
  24
- Touch Pad Buttons
  25
- CIR (Optional)
  25
- Wireless Communication Switch
  26
- Device Status Indicators / Power Status
  26
- Right Side
  27
- Optical Media Drive
  27
- USB Port
  27
- RF-In Connector
  27
- S-Video in Port
  27
- AC Adapter Connector
  27
- Left Side
  30
- VGA Port
  30
- LAN Jack
  31
- Modem Jack
  31
- S-Video out Port
  31
- High Power USB Port
  31
- IEEE 1394 Port
  31
- New Card Slot (for PCI Express Card)
  31
- Multiple Digital Media Card Slot
  31
- Audio Ports
  32
- Rear Side
  33
- Bottom Side
  34
- Battery Pack
  34
- Battery Release Latch
  34
Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook (XP)

38
Turning Your Notebook on and off

38
- Turning Your Notebook on
  39
- Turning Your Notebook off
  39
- Logging off
  39
- Adding User Accounts
  40
- Standby Mode
  40
Tips for Using Windows

41
- Microsoft Windows XP Help
  42
- Windows Desktop
  43
- Desktop Cleanup Wizard
  44
- Start Button
  44
- Taskbar
  45
- Notification Area (System Tray)
  45
- Recycle bin
  45
- Control Panel
  46
- My Computer
  46
Keyboard and Touch Pad

47
- Numeric Keypad
  48
- Keyboard Shortcuts
  48
- Windows Logo Key Functions
  49
- Stickykeys
  50
- Touch Pad
  52
- Customizing the Touch Pad
  52
- Finger Printer
  53
Personalizing Your Desktop

55
- Choosing a Wallpaper
  56
- Choosing a Screen Saver
  56
- Choosing a Desktop Theme
  56
- Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop
  56
Display

57
Networks

59
Managing Programs

60
- Running Programs
  61
- Adding Software
  61
- Removing Software
  62
Managing Files

63
- Updating Antivirus Software
  64
  - Backing up Files
    64
  - Finding Files
    64
  - Copying a File on the Hard Drive
    64
  - Copying a File to a Floppy Disk
    65
  - Moving Files
    65
  - Renaming Files
    65
  - Deleting Files
    65
  - Emptying the Recycle bin
    66
  - Retrieving Files from the Recycle bin
    66
  - Playing Cds and Movies
    67
  - Inserting Discs
    68
  - Adjusting the Volume
    68
  - Adjusting the Picture
    68
Chapter 3 Operating Your Notebook (Vista)

69
- Turning Your Notebook on and off
  70
- Turning Your Notebook on
  71
- Turning Your Notebook off
  71
- Logging off
  71
- Adding User Accounts
  72
- Sleep Mode
  72
- Tips for Using Windows
  73
- Microsoft Windows Vista Help
  74
- Windows Desktop
  75
- Start Button
  76
- Taskbar
  77
- Notification Area (System Tray)
  77
- Recycle bin
  78
- Control Panel
  78
- Computer
  79
- Keyboard and Touch Pad
  80
- Numeric Keypad
  81
- Keyboard Shortcuts
  81
- Windows Logo Key Functions
  82
- Sticky Keys
  83
- Touch Pad
  85
- Customizing the Touch Pad
  85
- Finger Printer
  86
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  88
- Choosing a Wallpaper
  89
- Choosing a Screen Saver
  89
- Choosing a Desktop Theme
  89
- Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop
  89
- Display
  90
- Adjusting the Brightness
  91
- Using an External Monitor or Television
  91
- Setting the Display Resolution
  91
- Networks
  92
- Managing Programs
  93
- Running Programs
  94
- Adding Software
  94
- Removing Software
  95
- Managing Files
  96
- Updating Antivirus Software
  97
- Backing up Files
  97
- Finding Files
  97
- Copying a File on the Hard Drive
  97
- Renaming Files
  98
- Deleting Files
  98
- Emptying the Recycle bin
  98
- Retrieving Files from the Recycle bin
  99
- Playing Cds and Movies
  100
- Inserting Discs
  101
- Adjusting the Volume
  101
- Adjusting the Picture
  101
Chapter 4 Caring for Your Notebook

103
- Caring for Your Notebook
  103
- Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard
  105
- Cleaning the Display
  105
- Cleaning the Touch Pad
  105
- Cleaning the CD/DVD Drive
  105
- Precautions
  106
- Traveling
  107
- Identifying Your Notebook
  108
- Packing Your Notebook
  108
- Setting a Password
  108
- Travel Tips
  109
- If Your Notebook Is Lost or Stolen
  109
Chapter 5 Peripherals

111
- PCI Express Cards
  112
- PCI Express Card Types
  113
- Installing a PCI Express Card
  113
- Removing a PCI Express Card
  114
- Adding and Removing SD/MMC/MS Cards
  115
- Memory Modules
  116
Chapter 6 The Power System (XP)

117
- Power Management
  118
- Managing Your Notebook's Power
  119
- Power Management Modes
  119
- Power Options Properties
  121
- Speedstep
  123
- Battery
  124
- Battery Performance
  124
- Checking the Battery Charge
  124
- Power Meter
  124
- Low-Battery Warning
  126
- Charging the Battery
  126
- Removing the Battery
  126
- Installing a Battery
  127
- Storing a Battery
  127
- Working with Extra Battery Packs
  127
- Maximizing Battery Life
  127
Chapter 7 The Power System (Vista)

134
- Battery
  135
- Battery Performance
  135
- Checking the Battery Charge
  135
- Power Meter
  135
- Low-Battery Warning
  137
- Charging the Battery
  137
- Removing the Battery
  137
- Installing a Battery
  138
- Storing a Battery
  138
- Working with Extra Battery Packs
  138
- Maximizing Battery Life
  138
Chapter 8 The BIOS Setup Program

139
- Introduction
  140
- Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program
  141
- Accessing the BIOS Setup Program
  141
- Launching Submenus
  141
- Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program
  141
- The Main Menu
  144
- The Advanced Menu
  146
- The Security Menu
  147
- The TPM State Menu
  151
- The Boot Menu
  152
- The Exit Menu
  153

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