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Compal Notebook User Manual

Compal Notebook User Manual (155 pages)

Brand: Compal | Category: Laptop | Size: 11 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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Compal Notebook User Manual

Compal Notebook User Manual (132 pages)

Brand: Compal | Category: Laptop | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Safety Instructions
6
Specifications
15
Easy Buttons
17
Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook

19
- Front Side
  
  20
  - Display
    20
  - Power USB Button
    20
  - Keyboard
    20
  - Bluetooth/Wireless Switch
    20
  - Power LED (Blue)
    21
  - Battery LED (Blue/Amber) ( )
    22
  - HDD Accessing State Blue LED ( )
    22
  - Finger Print
    22
  - Camera
    22
  - WOW Video Button
    22
  - WOW Audio Button
    22
  - Smart Key Button
    22
  - Num Lock LED (Blue)
    22
  - Caps Lock LED (Blue)
    22
- Right Side
  
  24
  - Power USB Port
    25
  - RF in & S-Video in
    25
  - Optical Disc Drive
    25
  - AC Adapter Connector
    25
- Left Side
  
  26
  - Kensington Lock
    26
  - Modem Jack (RJ-11)
    27
  - Wireless Kill Switch
    27
  - HDMI Port
    27
  - VGA Port
    27
  - LAN Jack
    27
  - Card Reader
    27
  - Express Card
    27
- Rear Side
  
  28
- Bottom Side
  
  29
  - Battery Pack
    29
  - Battery Release Latch
    29
Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista)

31
- Turning Your Notebook on and off
  
  32
  - Turning Your Notebook on
    33
  - Turning Your Notebook off
    33
  - Logging off
    33
  - Adding User Accounts
    34
  - Sleep Mode
    34
- Tips for Using Windows
  
  35
  - Microsoft Windows Vista Help
    36
  - Windows Desktop
    37
  - Start Button
    38
  - Taskbar
    39
  - Notification Area (System Tray)
    39
  - Recycle bin
    40
  - Control Panel
    40
  - Computer
    41
- Keyboard and Touch Pad
  
  42
  - Numeric Keypad
    43
  - Keyboard Shortcuts
    43
  - Windows Logo Key Functions
    44
  - Sticky Keys
    45
  - Touch Pad
    47
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    47
  - Finger Printer
    47
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  
  50
  - Choosing a Wallpaper
    51
  - Choosing a Screen Saver
    51
  - Choosing a Desktop Theme
    51
  - Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop
    51
- Display
  
  52
- Networks
  
  54
- Managing Programs
  
  55
  - Running Programs
    56
  - Adding Software
    56
  - Removing Software
    57
- Managing Files
  
  58
  - Updating Antivirus Software
    58
  - Backing up Files
    58
  - Finding Files
    58
  - Copying a File on the Hard Drive
    58
  - Renaming Files
    60
  - Deleting Files
    60
  - Emptying the Recycle bin
    60
  - Retrieving Files from the Recycle bin
    61
- Playing Cds and Movies
  
  62
  - Inserting Discs
    63
  - Adjusting the Volume
    63
  - Adjusting the Picture
    63
Chapter 3 Innovative Product Feature

65
- Depth Security Control
  68
- User Friendly
  68
- Easy Logon
  
  70
  - Program DJ
    70
- Power Control
  
  72
  - Green Charger
    72
- Joyful Experience
  
  74
  - WOW Audio
    74
  - WOW Video
    74
- Depth Security Control
  
  77
  - Entrance Guard
    77
  - Smart Watchdog
    83
  - Safety Guard
    85
- User Friendly
  
  89
  - Wireless Switch
    89
  - Meeting Secretary
    90
Chapter 4 Caring for Your Notebook

97
- Caring for Your Notebook
  97
- Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard
  98
- Cleaning the Display
  98
- Cleaning the Touch Pad
  98
- Cleaning the CD/DVD Drive
  98
- Precautions
  100
- Traveling
  
  101
  - Identifying Your Notebook
    101
  - Packing Your Notebook
    101
  - Travel Tips
    103
  - If Your Notebook Is Lost or Stolen
    103
Chapter 5 Peripherals

105
- Express Cards
  
  106
  - Express Card Types
    106
  - Installing a Express Card
    106
  - Removing a Express Card
    106
- Adding and Removing SD/MMC/MS Cards
  
  109
- Memory Modules
  
  110
Chapter 6 The Power System (Vista)

111
- Power Management
  
  112
- Managing Your Notebook's Power
  
  113
  - Power Management Modes
    113
  - Power Options Properties
    114
  - Speedstep
    115
- Battery
  
  117
  - Battery Performance
    117
  - Checking the Battery Charge
    117
  - Power Meter
    117
  - Low-Battery Warning
    117
  - Charging the Battery
    117
  - Removing the Battery
    119
  - Installing a Battery
    120
  - Storing a Battery
    120
  - Working with Extra Battery Packs
    120
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    120
Chapter 7 The BIOS Setup Program

121
- Introduction
  
  122
- Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program
  
  123
- The Main Menu
  
  126
- The TPM State Menu
  
  128
- The Boot Menu
  
  130
- The Exit Menu
  
  131

Compal Notebook User Manual

Compal Notebook User Manual (68 pages)

Brand: Compal | Category: Laptop | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents

About this User's Manual
1
Table of Contents
2
Safety Instructions
5
- Important Safety Instructions
  8
- Fcc Notice
  9
Specifications
12
- Control Buttons
  13
- Pointing Device
  13
- Mini Card
  14
Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook

16
- Front and Rear Side
  17
  - Power Buttons
    17
  - Wireless Switch Button
    18
  - Power LED (Blue)
    18
  - Battery LED (Blue/Amber) ( )
    18
  - HDD Accessing State Blue LED ( )
    18
  - Caps Lock LED (Blue)
    19
- Left Side
  20
  - Kensington Lock
    20
  - Lan (Rj-45)
    20
  - USB Ports
    20
- Right Side
  22
  - USB Ports
    22
  - AC Adapter Connector
    23
  - VGA Port
    23
- Rear and Back Side
  24
- Back Side
  25
  - Battery Latch Knob
    25
Chapter 2 Caring for Your Notebook

26
- Caring for Your Notebook
  27
  - Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard
    28
  - Cleaning the Display
    28
  - Cleaning the Touch Pad
    28
  - Cleaning the CD/DVD Drive
    28
  - Precautions
    29
  - Identifying Your Notebook
    31
  - Packing Your Notebook
    31
  - Travel Tips
    32
  - If Your Notebook Is Lost or Stolen
    32
Chapter 3 Peripherals

33
- SD/MMC/MS Cards
  34
  - Installing a SD/MMC/MS Card
    35
  - Remove a SD/MMC/MS Card
    35
Chapter 4 The BIOS Setup Program

36
- Introduction
  37
- Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program
  38
- System Controls
  39
  - 1Buttons
    39
  - System Status Indicators
    39
- Core BIOS Features
  40
  - 1Multi Boot
    40
  - Quiet Boot
    40
  - Boot Block
    40
- Thermal Management
  41
- Power Management for ACPI Mode
  42
  - 1Introduction
    42
  - System Time-Outs
    42
  - System Power Management
    42
  - Device Power Management
    43
  - Hibernation
    44
- ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
  45
  - 1Introduction
    45
  - ACPI Sleep Status
    45
  - Fast Resume
    45
  - Power State Transition Diagram
    45
  - Storage Devices and Batteries
    46
  - Bootable Device
    47
  - Embedded Controller
    47
- Pc2001
  48
- Miscellaneous Features
  49
  - 1Bios Rom
    49
  - USB Support
    49
  - Flash Utility - One BIOS ROM Only
    49
  - Crisis Recovery
    49
  - VGA Support
    50
  - Fast Boot
    50
  - Wireless Control
    51
- Customer Specific Features
  52
- Invoking Setup
  56
  - Main Menu
    56
  - Advanced
    58
  - Security Menu
    60
  - Boot Menu
    63
  - Exit Menu
    64
- Hot Keys for System Control
  67
- OS Compatibility
  68
- AP Support
  68

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