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Compal HEL80 User Manual (117 pages)

Brand: Compal | Category: Laptop | Size: 6.44 MB

Table of Contents
3
Safety Instructions

7
Modem Regulatory Notice

11
Specifications

16
- Vga Board
  16
- Pointing Device
  17
- Pcmcia Card Organization
  18
Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook

19
- Front Side
  
  21
  - LCD Module Latch
    21
  - Built-In Camera
    21
  - Display
    21
  - Easy Buttons
    21
  - Power Button
    21
  - Audio DJ Buttons
    21
  - Keyboard
    24
  - Touch Pad
    24
  - Touch Pad Buttons
    24
  - Finger Printer
    25
  - Multiple Digital Media Card Slot
    25
  - Wireless Communication Switch
    26
  - Device Status Indicators / Power Status
    26
- Right Side
  
  27
  - Audio Ports
    27
  - USB Ports
    27
  - Optical Media Drive
    27
  - VGA Port
    27
- Left Side
  
  29
  - TV-Antenna in Port
    29
  - USB Port
    29
  - IEEE 1394 Port
    29
  - LAN Jack
    29
  - PC Card Slot
    29
  - Express Card Slot
    29
- Back Side
  
  31
  - S-Video out Port
    31
  - Modem Jack
    31
  - AC Adapter Connector
    31
- Bottom Side
  
  33
  - Battery Pack
    33
  - Battery Pack Latch
    33
Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook

35
- Turning Your Notebook on and off
  
  37
  - Turning Your Notebook on
    38
  - Turning Your Notebook off
    38
  - Logging off
    38
  - Adding User Accounts
    39
  - Standby Mode
    39
- 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
    49
  - 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
  
  61
  - Running Programs
    62
  - Adding Software
    62
  - Removing Software
    63
- Managing Files
  
  65
  - Updating Antivirus Software
    65
  - Backing up Files
    65
  - Finding Files
    65
  - Copying a File on the Hard Drive
    65
  - Copying a File to a Floppy Disk
    65
  - Moving Files
    67
  - Renaming Files
    67
  - Deleting Files
    67
  - Emptying the Recycle bin
    68
  - Retrieving Files from the Recycle bin
    68
- Playing Cds and Movies
  
  69
  - Inserting Discs
    70
  - Adjusting Volume
    70
  - Adjusting the Picture
    70
Chapter 3 Caring for Your Notebook

71
- Caring for Your Notebook
  71
- Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard
  74
- Cleaning the Display
  74
- Cleaning the Touch Pad
  74
- Cleaning the CD/DVD Drive
  74
- Precautions
  75
- Traveling
  
  77
  - Identifying Your Notebook
    78
  - Packing Your Notebook
    78
  - Setting a Password
    78
  - Travel Tips
    79
  - If Your Notebook Is Lost or Stolen
    79
Chapter 4 Peripherals

81
- PC Cards and Express Cards
  
  83
  - PC Card Types
    84
  - Extended PC Cards
    84
  - Installing PC Cards
    84
  - Removing PC Cards
    85
  - Express Card Types
    85
  - Installing and Removing Express Cards
    85
- Adding and Removing SD/MMC/MS Cards
  
  86
- Memory Modules
  
  87
Chapter 5 The Power System

89
- Power Management
  
  91
  - Managing Your Notebook's Power
    91
  - Power Management Modes
    91
  - Power Options Properties
    91
  - Speedstep
    96
- Battery
  
  97
  - Battery Performance
    97
  - Checking the Battery Charge
    97
  - Power Meter
    97
  - Low-Battery Warning
    97
  - Charging the Battery
    97
  - Removing the Battery
    99
  - Installing a Battery
    100
  - Storing a Battery
    100
  - Working with Extra Battery Packs
    100
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    100
Chapter 6 The BIOS Setup Program

101
- Introduction
  
  103
- Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program
  
  104
- The Main Menu
  
  107
- The Advanced Menu
  
  109
- The Security Menu
  
  110
- Others Menu
  
  114
- Boot Menu
  
  115
- Exit Menu
  
  116

Compal HEL80 User Manual (108 pages)

Brand: Compal | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.97 MB

Table of Contents
2
Safety Instructions

6
Modem Regulatory Notice

10
- Fcc Notice
  12
Specifications

16
- Pcmcia Card Organization
  18
Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook

19
- Front Side
  
  21
  - LCD Module Latch
    21
  - Display
    21
  - Easy Buttons
    21
  - Power Button
    22
  - Touch Pad
    23
  - Touch Pad Buttons
    24
  - Device Status Indicators/Power Status
    25
  - Wireless Communication Switch
    25
  - Multiple Digital Media Card Slot
    25
- Right Side
  
  26
  - Audio Ports
    27
  - USB Ports
    27
  - Optical Media Drive
    27
  - VGA Port
    27
- Left Side
  
  28
  - USB Port
    28
  - IEEE 1394 Port
    28
  - LAN Jack
    29
  - PC Card Slot
    29
  - Express Card Slot
    29
- Back Side
  
  30
  - S-Video/Composite Jack out Port
    31
  - Modem Jack
    31
  - AC Adapter Connector
    31
- Bottom Side
  
  32
  - Battery Pack Latch
    32
  - Battery Pack
    32
Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook

34
- Turning Your Notebook on and off
  
  35
  - Turning Your Notebook on
    36
  - Turning Your Notebook off
    36
  - Logging off
    36
  - Adding User Accounts
    37
  - Standby Mode
    37
- Tips for Using Windows
  
  38
  - Microsoft Windows XP Help
    39
  - Windows Desktop
    40
  - Desktop Cleanup Wizard
    41
  - Start Button
    41
  - Taskbar
    42
  - Notification Area (System Tray)
    42
  - Recycle bin
    42
  - Control Panel
    43
  - My Computer
    43
- Keyboard and Touch Pad
  
  44
  - Numeric Keypad
    45
  - Keyboard Shortcuts
    45
  - Windows Logo Key Functions
    46
  - Stickykeys
    47
  - Touch Pad
    50
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    50
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  
  51
  - Choosing a Wallpaper
    52
  - Choosing a Screen Saver
    52
  - Choosing a Desktop Theme
    52
  - Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop
    52
- Display
  
  53
- Networks
  
  55
- Managing Programs
  
  56
  - Running Programs
    57
  - Adding Software
    57
  - Removing Software
    58
- Managing Files
  
  59
  - Updating Antivirus Software
    59
  - Backing up Files
    59
  - Finding Files
    59
  - Copying a File on the Hard Drive
    59
  - Copying a File to a Floppy Disk
    59
  - Moving Files
    61
  - Renaming Files
    61
  - Deleting Files
    61
  - Emptying the Recycle bin
    62
  - Retrieving Files from the Recycle bin
    62
- Playing Cds and Movies
  
  63
  - Inserting Discs
    64
  - Adjusting Volume
    64
  - Adjusting the Picture
    64
Chapter 3 Caring for Your Notebook

65
- Caring for Your Notebook
  65
- Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard
  67
- Cleaning the Display
  67
- Cleaning the Touch Pad
  67
- Cleaning the CD/DVD Drive
  67
- Precautions
  69
- Traveling
  
  70
  - Identifying Your Notebook
    71
  - Packing Your Notebook
    71
  - Setting a Password
    71
  - Travel Tips
    72
  - If Your Notebook Is Lost or Stolen
    72
Chapter 4 Peripherals

73
- PC Cards and Express Cards
  
  75
  - PC Card Types
    76
  - Extended PC Cards
    76
  - Installing PC Cards
    76
  - Removing PC Cards
    77
  - Express Card Types
    77
- Adding and Removing SD/MMC/MS Cards
  
  78
- Memory Modules
  
  79
Chapter 5 The Power System

80
- Power Management
  
  82
  - Managing Your Notebook's Power
    82
  - Power Management Modes
    82
  - Power Options Properties
    82
  - Speedstep
    87
- Battery
  
  88
  - Battery Performance
    88
  - Checking the Battery Charge
    88
  - Power Meter
    88
  - Low-Battery Warning
    88
  - Charging the Battery
    88
  - Removing the Battery
    90
  - Installing a Battery
    91
  - Storing a Battery
    91
  - Working with Extra Battery Packs
    91
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    91
Chapter 6 The BIOS Setup Program

92
- Introduction
  
  94
- Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program
  
  95
- The Main Menu
  
  98
- The Advanced Menu
  
  100
- The Security Menu
  
  102
- Boot Menu
  
  106
- Exit Menu
  
  107

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Compal HEL80 User Manual (117 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions

Modem Regulatory Notice

Specifications

Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook

Front Side

Right Side

Left Side

Back Side

Bottom Side

Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook

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 Caring for Your Notebook

Traveling

Chapter 4 Peripherals

PC Cards and Express Cards

Adding and Removing SD/MMC/MS Cards

Memory Modules

Chapter 5 The Power System

Power Management

Battery

Chapter 6 The BIOS Setup Program

Introduction

Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program

The Main Menu

The Advanced Menu

The Security Menu

Others Menu

Boot Menu

Exit Menu