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Compal HEL81 User Manual

Compal HEL81 User Manual (108 pages)

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

Table of Contents

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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