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1. To insert a disc do the following 1 Press the eject button on the front of the drive 2 Pull the tray out 3 With the label side up place the disc in the center of the tray 4 Snap the disc onto the spindle 5 Gently push the tray back into the drive If your notebook has a CD RW DVD or DVD you can watch movies For more information on playing CDs or watching movies click Help on the CD player software or DVD player software 2 9 2 Adjusting the Volume J If you do not hear anything when playing a CD or DVD check that the speakers are not muted Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Windows Mobility Center In the Windows Mobility Center window click and drag the bar in the Volume column and slide it left or right to decrease or increase the volume Audio Volume Down Audio Volume Up 2 9 3 Adjusting the Picture If you receive an error message that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback adjust the display properties Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and personalization gt Personalization gt Display Settings In the Display Properties window click and drag the bar in Resolution section to change the setting to 1024 x 768 pixels Click the pull down menu under Colors select Medium 16 bit and click OK 2 35 Chapter 3 Innovative Product Feature About this Feature Guide This feature guide is designed to highlight and
2. See E Ei IS TC es II Battery Lock Switch Thermal Cover l 11 1 5 1 Battery Pack With a charged battery pack installed you can use your notebook without connecting it to an electrical outlet For more details see 06 2 Batte ry Vista A ei LZ TTC GES 7 dE A E Ki ei l O i i J PHO E aa ani a id 88838 j ET To remove the Battery Pack l Move the Battery Lock Switch to the right Unlock position 2 Slide the Battery Release Latch to the left and gently pry the Battery Pack from the computer chassis 1 5 2 Battery Release Latch The Battery Release Latch secures the battery pack To release slide the latch and then remove the battery pack from the bay Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 1 Chapter2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off Vv Vv VV WV Turning Your Notebook On Turning Your Notebook Off Logging Off Adding User Accounts Sleep Mode 2 1 1 Turning Your Notebook On k Pd You can configure the computer to start from a specific drive such as a CD ROM an external floppy disk or even an external device See 0 7 5 The Boot Menu Press the power button to turn on your notebook rs Do not turn off the computer until the operating system has loaded completely Turning the compu
3. Het cise Ui eee eS A ee SEL aed ae ee TET AI AY cas TC DEER ee a ES fy A ee ae AE tS eB Safety of TV Tuner Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer s attention to Section 820 93 of the National Electric Code which provide guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specify that the Coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Specifications CPU e Intel Mobile Penryn Dual core processor 2 80 2 53 2 26 2 40GHz 1066MHz FSB 6 3MB L2 catch e 3 6MB L2 Cache on CPU Chipset e North Bridge Cantiga PM45 e South Bridge ICH9 M e ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller e JMicron JMB385 for 3 in 1 Card Reader controller e External VGA on Board e Realtek ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec e Realtek RTL8111C for Giga LAN Memory e No on board memory Dual Channel DDR II 1066 MHz Two SODIMM with 1GB 2GB modules Easy upgrade from bottom side for two SODIMM Max AGB VGA e On board nVdia NIOP GE1 128bits e VRAM GDDR3 512MB Display e 15 6 W LED HD Glare LCD 1366x768 HD resolution Camera e 2 0M pixel Keyboard e 87 US 88 UK Keys with 101 102 key emulation 12 function keys 4 cursor keys e Windows key Application keys 19 05mm pitch 2 5 0 15mm stroke H 5 1mm Hard Disk Drive HDD e 9 5mm 2 5 SATA HDD Support with 120GB 160GB 250GB 320GB e 5400 7200 RPM O
4. the sound without extreme high tone or high bass Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature 3 3 2 WOW Video Scenario WOW Video is a setting assortment for Audio conditions preset in Color Defines Resolutions and Viewing Sizes that offer users a chance to select the most fit scenario according to their preference The preset scenarios are Normal Office Photo Movie and User Define Define The User Define option provides user an advanced chance to customize their personal scenario Figure 05 WOW Video Configuration Dialog Main Functions 1 Normal Presents the graphics based on the factory default settings 2 Office Provides users the graphics in detail to present the character letter clearer Figure 06 Comparing to Normal mode circle right Office mode circle left provides sharper edges on letters for better readability 3 Photo Provides users the graphics in enhanced color to present the picture more saturated 4 Movie Provides users the graphics in dimmer to present the movie in a condition more suitable for longer period watching Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature Figure 07 Photo mode circle left provides higher details on objects While Movie mode circle right provides lower 5 User Define Allows users to have their own unique system setting according their preference 1 To click the Right button of touch pad to setup the detail settings of the Wow video scheme 2 There
5. 5 1 1 Express Card Types The New Card slot supports one 34mm type Express Card It supports both USB 2 0 and Express technology which improve the speed in data transfer and require less power than PC Cards H J An Express Card is not a bootable device 5 1 2 Installing a Express Card Express Cards with hot plug feature allow you to install and remove cards when your notebook is running The card will be detected automatically after being installed Usually Express Cards have a mark or symbol to show which end to insert into the slot Insert the card according to the orientation symbol and slide the card into the slot Check the documents that came with your card if the orientation is unclear 1 Press to release the dummy card from the New Card slot 2 Hold the Express card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the topside of the card facing up 3 Slide the card into the slot until it clicks into the connector 4 Ifyou encounter too much resistance do not force the card Check the card orientation and try again 5 2 Chapter5 Peripherals 5 1 3 Removing a Express Card 1 Push the card all the way to and then release it 2 Pull the card out of the slot 5 2 Adding and Removing SD MMC MS Cards b Before removing an SD MMC MS card stop it running from the configuration utility on the taskbar Failure to do so could result in the data loss Insert the SD MMC MS card into the
6. Normal Set the tracing sensitivity to normal Ly High Set the tracing sensitivity to high level 3 2 Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature h Time Limit the length of the recording file Space Limit the size of the recording file None No limitation 2 View Records Mode In View Records mode user can review the abnormal files that were recorded at tracing process The files are stored in the folder at C Users user account Documents Safety Guard AVStream Figure 23 Safety Guard View Records Mode Press KS button to play the file e IN and ER button for user to pause or stop it d J Delete Button Remove the item of the file list and delete it from storage Rename Button Rename for the files 3 Schedule Arrangement Schedule Arrangement dialog for user to arrange the tracing schedule Safety Guard Schedule Arrangement Date Time Sensitivity 2008 01 28 18 00 None Nornal 2008 01 28 19 00 High E 1232003 v WR e e 3 22 Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature Figure 24 Safety Guard Schedule Dialog D Schedule List List the tracing schedule items Delete button Delete the item in schedule list Add New Schedule To add new tracing schedule set date time sensitive and limit condition then press Add to List button 4 Tracing Settings Press Tracing Settings button then shows the Settings dialog This page for user to change the following
7. This is called hot swapping 1 2 2 RF in SI Use this port to connect an antenna set 1 2 3 Optical Disc Drive The optical disc drive provides a means for you to import export data into from your notebook Depending on the configuration of your notebook you may either be able to record or play CDs DVDs 1 2 4 AC Adapter Connector bg Use this connector to attach the AC adapter to your notebook You can a connect an AC adapter when your notebook is switched on or off KSC A While the AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide power connectors and power strips vary by country Ensure you use a compatible cable or correctly connect the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet Failure to do so may cause fire or damage to equipment 1 6 Chapter1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 3 Left Side The following picture shows the left side of your notebook 1 7 GE ExpressCard Card 1 3 1 Kensington Lock A Kensington Security Slot is a small metal reinforced hole found on almost all small or portable computer and electronics equipment particularly on expensive and or relatively light ones such as laptops computer monitors desktop computers gaming consoles and video projectors It is used for attaching a lock and cable apparatus in particular those from Kensington 1 3 2 Power USB Port When you press Power USB button under off mode you can charge external eft USB devices wit
8. hardware 3 5 Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature User Interfaces 1 Close button To close Program DJ click on the close button on the side or press the preset Program DJ launch key to close it Program DJ will not withdraw back after application software has been selected It will remains for further application selection 2 Setting button There are four directions Top Bottom Left Right User can click the setting button it can chose direction of Program DJ dialog See Figure 02 When setting dialog has been called up for selection no any other button in Program DJ can be activated nor executed Press OK button to close the Setting dialog for further Program DJ function access Re fa Sr G CM j E Lily T A3 Program DJ Figure 2 Setting Dialog 3 6 gt ive Product Feature 5 3 2 Power Control 3 2 1 Green Charger Scenarios An environmental care concept had been applied to the product by utilizing the mechanism of battery management to keep the earth green as well as extend the life cycle of the battery usage Main Functions There are 3 modes to choose from when recharging the battery Users choose the most appropriate mode according to their using behavior e N Green Charger E 100 Battery Full Charging 75 Balanced 50 Extended Battery Life Cycle E Display Progress Popup Window onthe Systein Tray E Display Tray
9. Figure 13 Click on Create New Account You can start to create a new account Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature Entrance Guard Setup Create New Account Delete Account Figure 13 Entrance Guard Setup 1 2 Input user s windows password to create a new Account Press OK Figure 14 Entrance Guard Setup zer pame istag Passwort Confirmed Password Computer Domain Name ue PO Account Type Administrator Standard User Figure 14 Entrance Guard Account Training dialog 3 Counting backwards for 5 seconds System will catch the face information through the webcam used as data of the account Figure 15 4 When face capturing users faces must stay close to webcam and avoid rocking their faces in order to catch the best image information 5 In order to get the best result users shall need to move their face in the yellow frame 6 If the face image been detected well the green square will appear and the webcam will capture the face in the green frame 7 Otherwise the red frame will appear when face detection is unsuccessful Users need to keep moving their face for a best detect result 3 16 Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature Figure 15 Entrance Guard Account Training Dialog 8 After face image verification users will be asked to key in the security password Figure 16 Security Patemon Setire Figure 16 Security Password Setting Dialog 9 User
10. a swimming pool or in the rain Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm Avoid using the wired modem or LAN during an electrical storm as a remote risk of electric shock from lightning exists Do not push objects into the air vents or openings of your notebook or accessories Doing so can short out interior components and may cause fire or electric shock When installing memory modules ground yourself by touching a grounded conductive surface such as a device with a grounded plug Avoid touching the pins and leads on the memory module or internal circuitry of the computer When setting up the computer for work place it on a level surface Handle components with care Hold a component such as a memory module by its edges not its pins lf the battery pack leaks and the fluid enter your eyes do not rub them Instead rinse your eyes with clean running water and immediately seek medical attention Otherwise eye injury may be resulted If acid leaking from the battery pack contacts your skin or clothing immediately wash it away with running water Otherwise skin inflammation may occur Operate the computer at the recommended temperature range of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Store it at a temperature of 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Your notebook shipped with the plastic dummies installed in PCMCIA or Express Card Dummies protect unused sl
11. and BMP file format Main Functions 1 Recording and Play Some record product is too complicated user may just need a simple way to record and capture It provides one key to record or capture EB my video La my Photo 1 2 8 g ow fey at L Upload to Youtube Tracing mode Recording shooting Back to Cam i Figure 34 Main dialog 2 Webbing Allow user can upload video or image to YouTube or Flickr popular web site er OC Wiydocument tip hha youtube comiangelbio SUDRISNO 8 27 AFP D ee a Figure35 Upload to special web site 3 File Manager If user record video or capture image via this system system will follow file naming rule to add file This function doesn t support rename and delete OH My Video Lal My Photo l z Folder t C piker CORD Wideos Gg Ip daan Vue CGiiapngelt 210 1 Fan 1 dr i oO E a GD Om fe G Get A Upload to Youtube Tracing meda Rocording Shooting Back to Com Ve wie EI Figure 36 URL in Video mode 3 33 Chapter 4 Caring for Your Notebook 4 1 Caring for Your Notebook 4 1 Vv Vv VV WV Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard Cleaning the Display Cleaning the Touch Pad Cleaning the CD DVD Drive Precautions 4 1 1 Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard l Shut your notebook down turn it off and disconnect it from the electrical outlet and any external devices such as the printer Remove the battery pack Use the brush a
12. appear on the screen Some programs may not be listed and cannot be removed via this window In this 8 case check the documentation that came with the specific program 2 27 2 8 Managing Files Y Vv VV VV WV WV WV Updating Antivirus Software Backing Up Files Finding Files Copying a File on the Hard Drive Renaming Files Deleting Files Emptying the Recycle Bin Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin 2 28 2 8 1 Updating Antivirus Software There are thousands of known viruses and more appear all the time Installing antivirus software is the only way to protect your data software and hardware Regular updates are necessary to ensure protection Your notebook dealer can advise you regarding purchasing antivirus software Before installing any software from unlicensed sources scan for viruses Regularly backup your data to safeguard against loss if your notebook is infected 2 8 2 Backing Up Files Regularly backing up your files will protect you from losing data from accidental file deletion viruses or hard drive failure Programs can be reinstalled unless you have backed up your work you will lose your data files The most convenient way to back up your files 1s to a CD RW drive For smaller files you can use a floppy disk 2 8 3 Finding Files Right click on Start gt Search In the search window type a word or part of a word in the search box As you type files from a variety location driv
13. as possible as the battery life expectancy is affected by the number of times it is charged Your notebook comes with built in power management You can configure it through the Power Options program in the Control Panel to sleep hibernate and wake according to the specific situations The Advanced settings can be accessed via Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options On the Select a power plan page click Change plan setting under the plan that you want to change Click Change advanced power settings Expand the Power buttons and lid category to configure the settings When leaving your notebook unattended for the long period place it in Standby or Hibernate Mode You can exit either power management mode by pressing the Power Button 6 1 2 Power Management Modes 6 1 2 1 Sleep Mode This mode conserves power by switching off the hard drive and display after the preset period of inactivity a time out When Sleep Mode is exited your notebook will return to the same operating state it was before entering sleep In Sleep Mode if your notebook loses power from both of the electrical outlet and the battery the data in your notebook may be lost To enter Sleep Mode in Windows Vista Start gt gt gt Sleep Or Set your notebook to enter Sleep Mode as you e Close the lid of your notebook e Press the power button e Press the start menu power button 6 2 The settings can be accesse
14. can radiate radio frequency energy If the equipment is not installed or used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation II Canadian Notice Canada Only This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emis sions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian CES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Norweg
15. can store the security password in the proper location Default or customized Figure 17 Preps Store the Secarty Prirwmorg st AJ TY Storage ancl Place Sever j Grm Guat sl o T Name Dee modi Type Sere be rare L eg Save a tye Sorat nce Format pe D Figure 17 Security Password Saving Dialog After the whole new Entrance Guard account creation procedure has been completed user can click on the Finish button to saved and apply to the program Figure 18 Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature Entrance Guard Setup F inal Result Congratulations The Entrance Guard trainning had been finished Ih the end you can press Finish to adoot the current traning result Finish Figure 18 Account Creation Finish Dialog Delete Account Click on Delete Account Face Authentication will first detect face to verify user identity and then delete account Face Authentication Face Recognition Starts Security Pwd Recognition Progress Figure 19 Face Authentication Dialog Update Account Click on Update Account System will catch the face information through the webcam used as data of the account again 3 18 L i WW lt Q AR fi E76 LS BS a d j f Chapters innovative rroduci i 3 4 2 Smart Watchdog Scenario Smart Watchdog is a monitoring application that utilizes webcam function for extended service to users By using the built in webcam the Smart Watchdog can d
16. card reader slot To remove the SD MMC MS card please push it in gently and then it ejects automatically ChapterS Peripherals 5 3 Memory Modules 5 5 You can add more memory modules to your notebook to improve its performance SS wa To install a memory module I 2 3 Make sure the computer is turned off Remove the screw securing the CPU thermal cover There are two memory module ports Place the new memory module in the slot matching up the notch along its connector rim with the tooth in the connection slot When the module is secured please press down gently until it snaps into place Depending on how much additional memory you require you may need to replace the original memory module To remove a memory module k 2 3 Make sure the computer 1s turned off Remove screw securing the CPU thermal cover Pop out both silver latches holding the memory module into place The module pops up 4 Grasp the outer edges of the memory module with the thumb and forefinger and then gently remove it 5 6 Chapter 6 The Power System Vista 6 1 Power Management Y Vv WM WV Managing Your Notebook s Power Power Management Modes Power Options Properties SpeedStep 6 1 1 Managing Your Notebook e Power k H J See npi Batte ry for more information on getting the best performance from the battery packs N J J Use your notebook connected to an electrical outlet as often
17. disable button to toggle the touchpad on and off LED on while touchpad enabled LED off while touchpad disabled 1 1 13 Power LED Blue Power LED and Suspend LED indicate the systems power states by user combinations 1 1 14 Battery LED Blue Amber E Battery states LED is one dual color LED indicator both of Blue and Amber color Kg 1 1 15 HDD accessing state Blue LED W Reflect the activities of Blue LED Note LED 1s controlled directly by hardware 1 3 Chapter Introducing Your Notebook 1 1 16 Bluetooth Wireless Switch 1 kill switch On When users press Fn F2 AP will be showed At this time User can turn on off which Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 2 kill switch Off In this status show device OFF When users press Fn F2 AP will be show user that can not turn on the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth o SE ell ell El ee ee wi s e i Zeg Zeg C Rem a a nr Gre isem Ve se i _ RN EN ES ES ES l BF Chapter1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 2 Right Side The following picture shows the right side of your notebook 1 5 1 2 1 Power USB Port When you press Power USB button under off mode you can charge external otek USB devices with power cable connected PA USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors You can install and remove USB devices while the computer is on
18. look for a rechargeable battery recycling website that lists disposal locations near you Do not dispose of battery packs in a fire throw them in a trash receptacle put them in a recycling bin not intended for their disposal or otherwise discard them in a manner that may result in their being hazardous to the environment Internal Modem Warnings CAUTION When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following The modem cable you connect to your notebook should have a minimum wire size of 26 AWG American wire gauge and an UL compliant RJ 11 modular plug Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Do not plug a modem connector RJ 11 into a network connection RJ 45 This may damage the connector Modem Regulatory Notice Federal Communication Commission PART 68 Warning This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the bottom side of the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equipment Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment damages the telephone network the l
19. settings recording setting user mail setting and SMS setting Safety Guard Settings Display ime mark Tum off montor Popup waming message Use default Enae eMail nc Recipient tpexg92 compal com This server requires authentication Sende eddie _ee compal com ZEIEN eddie _lee amp compal com KAMEN psexg02 compsl com Password enenses O Port IE This server requres a secure connection SSL Update Figure 25 Safety Guard Settings Dialog D Recording Setting Record time mark Add time mark on the video frame when recording Blank the monitor screen Blank the monitor screen when start tracing Warning message Pop up warning message when the abnormal frame detected Press the Use default button to enable all the three options 3 23 D User Mail Setting Safety Guard provides e mail notification When abnormal behavior is detected Safety Guard will send a warning message with a snap to the designated e mail address Recipient E mail address as the receiver of the mail Sender Set the e mail address as the sender of the mail SMTP server Set the SMTP server for sending e mail Port Fill in the port number which is provided by the SMTP service provider SSL Check it if the server requires a secure connection Authentication Fill in the username and password if the server requires authentication To save the changed settings press the Update button SMS Setting Safety Guard provides SM
20. the battery indicator will light amber Disconnect your notebook from any electrical outlet and allow it and the battery to cool down You can then reconnect your notebook to the electrical outlet and charge the battery The battery indicator will also light amber if the battery is bad and needs replacing 6 2 6 Removing the Battery Before removing the battery ensure your notebook is turned off 1 Move the battery lock to switch to the right Unlock position 2 Slide and hold the battery to release latch 3 Remove the battery 6 2 7 Installing a Battery 4 Slide the battery into the bay 5 Press it into place gently but firmly until the latch locks it into place 6 Slide the battery lock to switch back to the locked position 6 2 8 Storing a Battery If storing your notebook for an extended period of time please remove the battery Fully charge the battery before using your notebook again 6 2 9 Working With Extra Battery Packs If you spend a lot of time traveling or work without connecting your notebook to an electrical outlet it may be a good idea to carry the additional battery packs so you can quickly replace a discharged battery and continue working 6 2 10 Maximizing Battery Life A battery can be recharged many times but over time it will lose its ability to hold a charge To maximize the battery life e If you are not using your notebook for a long period please remove the battery e Ifyou have a spare battery p
21. About this User s Manual This user s manual is designed to let you easily find the information you need to get the most from your notebook e Introduces you to the features of your notebook e Gives you the useful details on using your notebook e Tells you how to look after your notebook whether at home or traveling e Talks about Express Card peripherals and how to use them e Goes into more detail about power management and explains how to conserve power while on the move e Introduces you to BIOS the nervous system of your notebook and how to change its fundamental settings There is no need to read the manual from the beginning to end Simply find your way to the section that interests you using the table of contents or browse through the manual You will come across the following icons in this manual P Helpful pointers and tricks to get more from your notebook To help you note and avoid possible damage to your notebook s hardware or software or loss of your work A Points out possible damage to property personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice Compal Electronics Inc 2008 All rights reserved Trademarks used in this document Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products About this U
22. CD TV Simultaneous gt TV Switches the video image to the next display or both displays simultaneously Brightness Down Brightness Up Chapter2 Operating Your Notebook Vista Audio Volume Up Play Pause Stop Fast Rewind Fast Forward Number Lock Smt Scroll Lock Caps Lock Opens Windows Explorer Opens the Run dialog box Opens the Search Results dialog box Opens the Search Results Computers dialog box when your notebook is connected to a network Opens the System Properties dialog box 2 15 To adjust keyboard operation including character repeat rate in the Control Panel click Hardware and Sound gt Keyboard 2 3 4 Sticky Keys The Sticky Keys function lets you use the SHIFT CTRL ALT FN keys or the Windows logo key referred to as modifier keys in conjunction with other keys by pressing one key at a time instead of simultaneously To activate Sticky Keys mode press the Shift key five times and then click YES G Sticky Keys 1 xs Do you want te turn on Sticky Keys Sticky Keys lets you use the SHIFT CTRL ALT or Windows Logo keys by pressing one key at a time The keyboard shortcut to turn on Sticky Keys is to press the SHIFT key 5 times Go to the Ease of Access Center to disable the keyboard shortcut Alternatively you can click on Start gt Control Panel gt Ease of Access gt Change how your keyboard works and check Turn on Sticky Keys before cl
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24. Camera monitoring usage for protecting content security from been stolen 6 EzRemote and EzTube can supply simply management for access point or files and so on 3 1 Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature e Easy Logon os Frogram bj e Easy to launch Compal Innovative Products e Friendly operations to fast select various applications e Enables better control design and development from richer user interface e Experience the different impressions on using and controlling applications e Power Control B Green Charger e By adjusting the methodology of the battery capacity recharging Green Charger can extend total battery efficiency and life cycle e Users choose the most appropriate mode according to their using behavior e Joyful Experience WAV wow uais e WOW Audio is a setting assortment for audio conditions preset in Tone Bass Balance and Volume that offer users a chance to select the most fit combination according to their preference e The preset scenarios are Normal Speech Classic Rock and POP WOW Video e Setting assortment for video conditions preset in Color Defines Resolutions and Viewing to select that offer users a chance to select the most fit scenario according to their preference e The preset scenarios are Normal Office Photo Movie and User Define e The User Define option provides user an advanced chance to customize their personal 3 2 Chapter3 Innovative Produ
25. Icon Default Figure 03 Green Charger Configuration Dialog 3 7 1 Battery Full Charged Green Charger will charge the battery to a fully charged status of its capacity The benefit for this mode is to maintain the battery in its biggest capacity status against to its nature decadency 2 Balanced Green Charger will charge the battery to a 75 charged status of its capacity The benefit for this mode is to meet the advantage between battery Capacity and Life Cycle 3 Extended Battery Life Cycle Green Charger will charge the battery to a 50 charged status of its capacity The benefit for this mode is to extend the battery life cycle from its material characteristics If you need to use the notebook in the DC mode you should need a full charged battery to extend DC mode usage duration On the Go Button After the user click the On the Go button to launch this feature the system will charge the battery up to 100 capacity while in the 75 Balanced amp 50 Extended Battery Life Cycle modes After the battery is charged completely it will not charge any more and the charging ratio settings will restore to the current user preference Note that if you still plug the AC cable the battery will discharge to current charging ratio Ex 75 or 50 This is a feature of only one time for every single press Then users can go for a meeting or others with full charged battery
26. S notification User can receive a short message by mobile phone when the abnormal behavior is detected To save the changed settings press the Update button To utilize SMS notification user must have a Skype account first And Skype must be installed in the system For more information about Skype SMS please refer to the Skype website www skype com 3 24 Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature 3 5 User Friendly 3 5 1 Wireless Switch Scenarios Users set the Wireless Switch preference Only when Bluetooth and WLAN 802 11x devices both exist users can adjust their preference Figure 26 Wireless Switch Configuration Dialog Operation Procedure Apply both Bluetooth and WLAN 802 11x devices Apply Bluetooth device Apply WLAN 802 11x device After selected it will take effect by press Enter keyboard keypad immediately or configurations will apply after 4 seconds You can also click the expected item by mouse cursor then it will apply the configurations immediately 3 25 A If you want to turns off both devices please switch the kill switch lf kill switch turns off both devices are all disabled 3 26 3 6 Project communication 3 6 1 EzRemote Scenarios EzRemote supports only Windows Vista and later EZ Remote manageme t EzRemote makes wireless Eloi connection easy for wou AN Enhancement Virtual Local Netvorr invite and create virt
27. X XX XX lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt or System Date XX XX XXXX lt Enter gt selects fields Product Name XXXXXXXX Serial Number XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX System Memory XXX KB Extended Memory XXXX MB BIOS Version XXX UUID Number XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Hl Help TL Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt Select Menu Enter Select gt Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit System Time and System Date The hour is displayed with 24 hour format The values set in these two fields take effect immediately Product Name This field displays the platform product name 7 7 Serial Number This field displays the platform serial number System Memory This field reports the memory size of system base memory The size is fixed to 640KB Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory with an integer in the system but 32Bit SMI will occupy 1 MB and UMA frame buffer Integrated VGA uses only Extended Memory size Total memory size 1 MB 1 MB UMA frame buffer BIOS Version This field displays current version of the BIOS UUID This field displays the platform UUID number 7 8 7 4 The TPM State Menu This menu allows the user to understand current TPM state and change the TPM state The TPM state menu will show up if TPM exists within the platform and Trusted Platform Support item be enabled in Current TPM State Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility Main TPM St
28. ack please alternate the batteries e Ensure your notebook is off when replacing the battery e Store the spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of the direct sunlight Chapter 7 The BIOS Setup Program 7 1 Chapter7 The BIOS Setup Program 7 1 Introduction The BIOS Basic Input and Output System Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of your notebook to your individual work needs A ROM based configuration utility displays the system s configuration status and provides you with a tool to set system parameters These parameters are stored in nonvolatile battery backed up CMOS RAM which saves this information even when the power is turned off When the computer is turned back on the system 1s configured with the values found in CMOS Via easy to use menus you can configure such items as Boot devices The settings made in the Setup program intimately affect how your notebook performs It is important therefore to first understand all the available options and second to make settings appropriate for the way you use your notebook This chapter guides you through the Setup program by providing the clear explanations for all Setup options A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup program by the factory technicians However eventually you may want to customize your system to suit your own performance needs It is re
29. alled the system administrator or a user with administrator rights can create additional user accounts 3 Click Start gt Control Panel gt User Accounts and Family Safety gt User Accounts gt Manage another account 4 When prompted click Continue Click Create a new account Enter the name of the new user and choose one of the following options e Standard user User can install some programs and hardware e Administrator User can change all computer settings 5 Click Create Account 2 1 5 Sleep Mode To find out how to conserve power using the Sleep Mode see 0 6 1 Power Management 2 4 2 5 Chapter2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 2 Tips for Using Windows Y Vv VV VV WV WV WV Microsoft Windows Vista Help Windows Desktop Start Button Taskbar Notification Area System Tray Recycle Bin Control Panel Computer 2 6 Chapter2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 2 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Help For Microsoft Windows Vista help go to Start gt Help and Support The Windows Help and Support dialog box opens 7 Windows Help and Support Find an answer sl ez Windows Basics Security and Maintenance Windows Online Help d Table of Contents Troubleshooting What s new Ask someone Use gt Windows Remote Assistance to get help from a friend or offer help Post a question or search for an answer in Windows communities For technical assistance contact Microsoft Customer Support onli
30. anced settings window see 0 6 1 1 Managing Your Notebook s Power e Set the computer to Do nothing Sleep Hibernate Shutdown when you press the power button e Set the computer to Do nothing Sleep Hibernate Shutdown when you close the laptop lid e Select the password requirement when the computer wakes from sleep 6 1 3 3 Create a power plan Besides three preset power plans offered in Windows Vista you can also customize your own power plan Select Create a power plan on the left pane of the Power Options window to begin configuring your power settings 6 4 6 1 4 SpeedStep 6 5 Your notebook is equipped with SpeedStep technology to better manage power consumption It changes the processor speed to find the best balance between your computing performance and power consumption needs Higher speeds bring better performance but the slower speed conserves more power In Windows Vista the processor s performance level depends on the Power Scheme you select see 0 6 1 3 Power Options Properties You do not need to make any further adjustments to set the performance level Each preset power scheme has different time out settings for entering Sleep Mode Hibernate Mode shutting down the display or turning off the hard drive For example the Windows Vista automatically changes SpeedStep Modes depending on running the AC power or batteries m order to prolong the battery usage while still providing optimal per
31. and without power cord a 1 User can click the Default button to load the default Green Charger settings After clicking the Default button it will restore all options to default settings It will activate the settings only after clicking the OK button or else discard them by 3 8 3 9 clicking other buttons 2 User can click the OK button to save the current Green Charger settings and make the changes take effect 3 User can click the Close or X button to discard all the changes All of the original settings will not be changed nova CT Feature 3 3 Joyful Experience 3 3 1 WOW Audio Scenario WOW Audio is a setting assortment for Video conditions preset in Tone Bass Balance and Volume that offer users a chance to select the most fit combination according to their preference The preset scenarios are Normal Speech Classic Rock and POP WOW Audio Figure 04 WOW Audio Configuration Dialog Main Function 1 Normal Presents the sound based on the factory default settings 2 Speech Provides users the sound in enhancing human voice frequency portions to present the sound more clear 3 Classic Provides users the sound in moderate to present the characteristics of the classics music 4 Rock Provides users the sound in moderate to present the characteristics of the Rock music 5 POP Provides users the sound in by enhancing mid range frequency portions to present
32. are 4 options to select in Color Channel Click on Red Green and Blue Users can set Gamma Contrast and Brightness for each color channel separately FigureOs Video Scheme Details Dialog a F 4 o antar A wmAMNnnwWoatiwva Leecnclnngct Jeocnttaagec QIK IIAW di WE r OP GPGEEaG CaALUL C kB ef ARD BSP WT ARA WW A AW H a 3 4 Depth Security Control 3 4 1 Entrance Guard Scenario This feature provides an auto logon mechanism to your MS Windows system by utilizing the built in webcam to recognize the face of users who intend to logon to the system It secures the exposure of the IDs and passwords as well as to make the logon very easy and speedy Users power on the laptop and the system automatically enable the built in webcam and its database for a security check to see if the user has been authorized to allow to get into the system or not Main Functions There are 3 main applications in the function page there are Account Management IM Password Wizard and Advanced Feature Figure 09 Entrance Guard Dialog Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature 1 Account Management 1 Create New Account Users can manage the Entrance Guard accounts via this function Users can use the webcam to capture new faces and then setup new security password to create new user account 2 Delete Account Users can delete the current running Entrance Guard account Self delete 3 Update Account Users can update t
33. aren who rglues iha psgascdk con gien you the bey er parnp hrar n Fou have 2 159 Amh ime wath newark stings tor Af Bora GAIA H Carci Cancel Cancel Figure 30 Logon dialog of Wireless Network 4 Auto Switch APs When current signal of Access Point is less than 50 system will base on the setting to switch to other Access Point 5 WLAN Messaging EzRemote has a build in instant message service which cans communication among ends in the same access point without identification It can support at most 4 peers in the same chatting 3 29 Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature Message DIRECTORY J NIKKI_LAI 10 110 146 170 Figure 31 Contact list gt NIKKI_LAI ISKAA PC Hello NIKKI LAI HI Figure 32 Talk window 3 30 Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature terry_chang2 has joined this convers NIKKI_LAI has joined this conversatii gt i i NIRA LAI temy chang 10 710 145 115 Figure 33 Invite to the chatting 3 6 2 EzTube 3 31 Scenarios Need the web site of user when you want to upload image or video to Yahoo So 1f this product wants to support it we need to prepare a web site with 24 hour service for user Therefore this product doesn t support it The famous web site Wretch in Taiwan doesn t provide the API Therefore this product doesn t support it Video only support WMV format image support GIF JPG
34. ate Boot Exit Item specific Help Current TPM State Disabled and Deactivated Change TPM State No Change Change TPM State A disabled security chip prevents encrypted data from being used A deactivated security chip prevents a user from taking ownership Hl Help TL Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt Select Menu Enter Select gt Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Current TPM State This field displays the current TPM state Change TPM State No Change Do not change the TPM settings Enable amp Activate Deactivate amp Disable Clear Enable Disable Activate Deactivate Clear Enable amp Activate Deactivate amp Disable SetOwnerInstall with state True SetOwnerInstall with state False Enable Activate SetOwnerInstall_ True Deactivate Disable SetOwnerInstall False Clear Enable Activate Enable chip encrypted data and user from taking ownership Disable security chip prevents encrypted data from being used and Deactivated security chip prevents a user from taking ownership Clear Security Chip to default state and release ownership Enable security chip encrypted data Disable security chip encrypted data Activated security chip to user talking ownership Deactivated security chip to user talking ownership Clear Security Chip to default state and release ownership Enable chip encrypted data and user from talking owner
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36. ce only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local authorities for disposal instructions Do not use or leave the battery pack near a heat source Heat can melt the insulation and damage other safety features possibly leading it to leak acid overheat emit smoke burst and or ignite Do not immerse the battery pack in water or allow it to get wet Its protective features can be damaged Abnormal chemical reactions may occur possibly leading it to leak acid overheat emit smoke burst and or ignite Do not crush disassemble puncture or incinerate the short external contacts of a battery pack Do not connect the positive and negative terminals with a metal object such as a wire Short circuiting may occur leading the battery pack to leak acid overheat emit smoke burst and or ignite Do not use an apparently deformed or damaged battery pack which may leak acid overheat emit smoke burst and or ignite lf the battery pack leaks gives off a bad odor generates heat becomes discolored or deformed or in any way appears abnormal during use recharging or storage immediately remove it from the computer or charger and stop using it il Battery Pack Disposal Dispose of the lithium ion battery packs at approved disposal sites only To locate an appropriate site contact the solid waste disposal officials where you live or
37. clearly illustrate the 2009 innovative features and let you easily understand hands on the most important is to utilize this innovative features at the best efficiency What you can find in this guide e Introduces the 2009 innovative features come with your notebook e Illustrates the feature details in operation procedure and applicable scenario e Highlight the characteristic of the new innovative features Information in this document is subject to change without notice Compal Electronics Inc 2009 All rights reserved Trademarks used in this document Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Features described in this product guide are developed and copyright owned by Compal Electronics Inc Some of the features may not be available in certain models The combination of the features is model dependent What Features we are offering to you 1 Program DJ contains a set of innovative value added software that brings you the consideration and convenience features 2 Video and Audio preference setting for joyful experience 3 Advanced biotechnology on facial recognition and identification system for in depth security control 4 Power management on system camera monitoring battery charging methodology and extra power source ports 5
38. commended that you read this chapter and become familiar with the configurations that can be made in the BIOS The next section explains how to move around in the Setup program as well as how to specify and save your new settings A brief discussion of the optional settings among the different submenus follows 7 2 7 2 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program 7 3 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program Launching Submenus Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible It is a menu driven program which means you can scroll through the various directories and make your selections among the various predetermined choices If you accidentally configure a setting use the BIOS hot keys to return to the previous value The hot keys are discussed in more detail later in this chapter When turning on your notebook for the first time you may be prompted to run the BIOS Setup program A warning message may appear on the screen if the hardware configuration is changed or the POST fails This message will inform you of any errors or invalid settings and prompt you to run the Setup program to correct the problem Even if you are not prompted by a message instructing you to use the Setup program at some time in the future you may want to change the configuration of your notebook It will then be necessary to reconfigure your system using the Setup program so that your n
39. ct Feature scenario Depth Security Control e When power on the system automatically enable the build in webcam and execute a security check from its database to see if the user had been authorized to allow to get into the system or not e Itis not very safe for neither ID nor password is showed on the screen Smart Watchdog Smart Watchdog can detect the presence of the users for an advanced power management and enhance the security of the data inside the System from spying Safety Guard e Safety Guard utilizes camera and microphone to guard your properties If any behavior had been detected Safety Guard starts to record and stores the frames in the storage e Provides the remote notification function by sending out users email and SMS e User Friendly C 1S wireless swich e Providing a GUI interface for fast wireless switching on excising wireless devices e When Bluetooth and WLAN 802 11X devices both exist users can switch both or either device on or off according to their preference e Project communication 3 3 Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature eConfigure Free function provide user to select switch condition and Wireless LAN Type eSystem will scan and connect Access Point manually or automatically eFollow OS behavior to scan the Access Point automatically once a while and connect to other Access Point when the network has just broken e Auto Switch APs When current signal of Access Poin
40. d via Power Options Advanced settings window See 0 6 1 1 Managing Your Notebook s Power To exit Sleep Mode please press the Power Button You cannot exit Sleep Mode by using any key or the Touch Pad For more information on Sleep Mode see 0 2 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 6 1 2 2 Hibernate Mode In Hibernate Mode power is conserved by system data being copied to the hard drive and your notebook is completely shut down While Hibernate Mode is exited your notebook will return to the same operating state it was in before entering Hibernate Mode Hibernate Mode can be enabled disabled in the Power Options window Your notebook will go into Hibernate Mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low Depending on how you set the Power Management Options in the Power Options window use one of the following methods to enter Hibernate Mode e Close the lid of your notebook e Press the power button e Press the Start menu power button e Start gt gt gt Hibernate The settings can be accessed via Power Options Advanced settings window See 0 6 1 1 Managing Your Notebook s Power To exit Hibernate Mode press the Power Button You cannot exit Hibernate Mode by using any key or the Touch Pad For more information about Hibernate Mode see 0 2 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 6 1 3 Power Options Properties To access the Windows Power Options window Start gt Control Panel gt System and Main
41. ebook in power saving modes 2 2 4 Taskbar The Start button is on the left and the notification area on the right Each time you open a program a button for it appears on the taskbar To move between programs simply click the relevant button Windows Vista groups multiple instances of the same program on a single taskbar button d more space is needed Toolbars can be added to or removed from the taskbar Right click an empty spot on the taskbar and select Toolbars gt choose the toolbar you want to add 2 2 5 Notification Area System Tray The icons in this area allow quick access to programs and computer functions including the clock and printer status Windows Vista hides icons that are not frequently used Click lt to see hidden icons To prevent Windows Vista from hiding icons Right click an empty spot on the Taskbar gt Properties gt Notification Area gt ensure that Hide inactive icons is not checked Chapter2 Operating Your Notebook Vista m Ce 12 55 AM Icons You can keep the notification area unduttered by hiding icons that you have not dicked recently E Hide inactive icons Customize System icons Select which system icons to always show E Volume Network Power 2 2 6 Recycle Bin When you delete a file it is moved to the Recycle Bin Files can be restored from the Recycle Bin Emptying the Recycle Bin deletes files permanently 2 2 Control Panel In the Control Panel yo
42. es F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt Select Menu Enter Select gt Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit 7 11 7 6 The Exit Menu Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility Main TPM State Boot Exit Item specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults save your changes to Discard Changes CMOS Saves Changes Fl Help TL Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt Select Menu Enter Select gt Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes Allows the user to save changes to CMOS and reboot system The following message prompts the user to confirm after pressing Enter on the item Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes and exit now Yes No 7 12 Yes Exit SETUP and reboot No Back to previous screen Exit Discarding Changes Allows the user to exit Setup without saving changes to CMOS The following message prompts the user to confirm after pressing Enter on the item Setup Warning Configuration has not been saved Save before exiting Yes No Load Setup Defaults Allows the user loads default values in CMOS Setup The following message prompts the user to confirm after pressing Enter on this item Setup Confirmation Load default configuration now Yes No Select Yes to confirm or No to abort You will then return to the setup screen Discard Changes Allows the user loads previous value in CMOS Setup Sa
43. es and folders on your notebook that match your text will appear You can click one of the available filter buttons to show only certain kinds of files such as E mail Document Picture or Music 2 8 4 Copying a File on the Hard Drive From the Desktop select Computer Locate the file you want to copy and click the file to select it Right click the file you want to copy and then click Copy Open the location where you want to store the copy Right click within the location and click Paste 2 29 2 8 5 Renaming Files Use Windows Explorer or Computer to locate the file you want to rename and click the file to select it Click the Organize menu and select Rename ys Never change a file s extension the last three characters after the period Doing so may render the file unusable Type the new filename and press Enter 2 8 6 Deleting Files b Never delete files that are part of an installed program Doing so may render the file unusable Use Windows Explorer or Computer to locate the file you want to delete and click the file to select it Click the Organize menu and click Delete Click Yes to send the file to the Recycle Bin If you accidentally delete a file see EFR HET PIEKA 2 8 8 Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin 2 8 7 Emptying the Recycle Bin Files remain in the Recycle Bin and take up space on the hard drive until you empty them from the Recycle Bin Files deleted from an exter
44. ess Using an External Monitor or Television Setting the Display Resolution 2 22 2 5 1 Adjusting the Brightness To conserve power when running your notebook from the battery set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting using the keyboard shortcuts Brightness Down Brightness Up 2 5 2 Using an External Monitor When you start your notebook with an external display device such as an external monitor attached and turned on the image may appear on either the display or the external device Alternatively you can press i C to switch the video image to the display only the display and the external device simultaneously or the external device only 2 5 3 Setting the Display Resolution To view a program at a specific resolution both the video controller and display must support the program and the necessary video drivers must be installed Before changing any of the original display settings note the original settings for future reference Click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Adjust screen resolution You can try different settings for screen resolution and color quality If you choose a resolution or color depth that is higher than the display supports the settings will automatically adjust to the closest possible setting 2 23 2 6 Networks To access a network At the office you can access a network via the built in PCI E LAN For specific informati
45. etect the presence of the users for an advanced power management and enhance the security of the data inside the laptop from spying Main Functions 1 2 3 4 Monitoring The Smart Watchdog will use webcam to detect if the users are still in front of system if users has been left for a certain period of time the Smart Watchdog will tell system for next instruction that user s pre defined Power Saving Smart Watchdog can instruct system to go into either Standby or Hibernation by following the user preset watching criteria to save the power for longer time operation Depends on the user using behavior an average estimation around 10 power saving would be a reference Security Enhancement Smart Watchdog secures the data from spying or illegal use on when the users are not around Standby Time Setting This feature is for setting the time period before system will go into Standby mode iw a Smart Watch Dog _ Set System Standby 15 seconds 30 seconds 45 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes 3 minutes 5 minutes Never DK Load Default Auto launch Kos Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature Figure 20 Smart Watchdog System Standby Screen 5 Hibernate Time Setting This feature is for setting the time period before system will go into Hibernate mode ae i Smart Watch Dog Sol System Standby gt 2 115 seconds X Set System Hibernate minute 2 minu
46. f you are running power intensive programs playing CDs or DVDs or setting the high display brightness The Power Management Options can be set to alert you when the battery charge is low a Ensure any battery you use is compatible Failure to do so may risk fire or explosion For more details on purchasing compatible batteries please contact your notebook retailer P Batteries should never be disposed of the household waste Contact your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of the used lithium ion batteries 6 2 2 Checking the Battery Charge Battery Status Indicator behavior Charging Flashes blue Fully Charged Solid blue Critical Low Amber gt approximately 3 minutes left system beeps 6 2 3 Power Meter The power meter L indicates the remaining battery charge When your notebook is running on battery power you can double click the y icon on the taskbar to check the remaining battery charge If you want to know more details about how to make the icon appear on the taskbar if it is not already please see 0 6 1 Power Man agement 6 8 6 2 4 Low Battery Warning After a low battery warning save your work immediately and then connect your notebook to an electrical outlet Hibernate Mode will begin automatically if the battery runs completely out of power You will hear the low battery warning when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted Your notebo
47. formance You can also individually alter and save each of these settings and schemes 1f desired Choose from the following three power plans that describe the desired relationship between power and performance N ame G k3 Ki E Power Options Create a Power Plan v 4 Search p Create a power plan To create your own plan start by selecting one of the following plans that is closest to what you want Balanced Battery life 999 Automatically balances performance with energy consumption on capable Performance 999 hardware Power saver Battery life 000000 Saves energy by reducing your computer s performance where possible Performance 99 High performance Battery life Favors performance but may use more energy Performance 999999 Plan name My Custom Plan 1 Cancel Windows Vista automatically chooses the SpeedStep Mode to find the most appropriate speed for your processor according to the type of plan you choose and your current system demands 6 6 6 2 Battery 6 7 Y Vv VV VV VV WM Y Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Power Meter Low Battery Warning Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Working With Extra Battery Packs Maximizing Battery Life Chapter6 The Power System Vista 6 2 1 Battery Performance The Battery Performance can be varied with on the different operating conditions Your battery may last less time i
48. gating through the BIOS Setup Programm ccccsssssseseeeeeneeeeeneeeeenees 7 3 7 2 1 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program soesssseneneneesernnennn 7 5 7 2 2 LAUNCHING Gubmenus acassit 7 6 7 2 3 Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program 7 6 7 3 TNE Map MON s snien EE aaa a aaa aaa 7 7 14A The IPM State Men eege ee 7 9 FO ENE e le TE EE 7 11 cb Ne EXIT hNlenmtt bestens EE 7 12 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook General Warnings Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body With extended operation heat can potentially build up in the base Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or eventually a burn Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Always follow installation instructions closely To avoid personal injury from electric shock or fire Completely power down the computer when replacing memory modules cleaning the computer its components or chassis or performing operations requiring similar steps To do this first turn the power off at the power switch remove the battery and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet or from any other type of external power source such as an external battery Do not operate the computer near water for example near a bathtub kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement by
49. h power cable connected D USB 1s a peripheral expansion standard that supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors You can install and remove USB devices while the computer is on This is called hot swapping 1 3 3 HDMI Port The High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is a compact audio video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams It represents a digital alternative to consumer analog standards such as Radio Frequency RF coaxial cable composite video S Video SCART component video D Terminal and VGA 1 3 4 LAN Jack oe The RJ 45 network jack allows you to connect your notebook to a local area network LAN ys Be careful not to plug the telephone line into the slightly larger network connector 1 8 1 3 5 VGA Port ICH Use this port to connect an external monitor to your computer 1 3 6 Express Card Supports 34 mm type Express Card For more information see 0 5 1 Express Cards 1 9 Chapter Introducing Your Notebook 1 4 Rear Side The following picture shows the rear side of your notebook 1 RJ 11 Modem jack ry The modem jack allows you to connect your notebook to a telephone line with a standard RJ 11 connector 1 10 Chapter1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 5 Bottom Side The following picture shows the bottom side of your notebook d Bom AN Dit ee e Li
50. he information of current accounts such as new face or new security password Entrance Guard Setup Create New Account Delete Account Update Account Figure 10 Account Management Dialog 2 IM Password Wizard This function provides automatic and easy logon to 5 popular real time web based communicators they are Windows Live Message Yahoo Messenger Skype ICQ and QQ by presetting the logon information within Entrance Guard Setup Windows Live Messenger YAHOO Messenger Skype ICQ Figure 11 IM Password Wizard Dialog 3 14 Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature 3 Advanced Settings In this setting page users can find more advanced information and settings for experienced users 1 Password Management Users can see what their preset logon information Users can do some changes including delete or correct field data 2 Option Users can change the default setting on some preset Entrance Guard behaviors 3 Event log Users can review the records of logon actions to verify dialog appear event If the event was successful it only shows text to inform users If the event was fail it shows the face image on the box below for demonstration Entrance Guard Setup Password Management Option Event log Figure 12 Advanced Settings Dialog Operation Procedure Create New Account 1 Click on Account Management screen will change to dialog below
51. ian Notice Norway Only For Class equipment In Norway it intend to be connected to CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS the screen of a coax cable is required to be galvanic isolated from the protective earth The Norwegian text is that Ma kun tilkoples kabel TV nett via galvanisk isolator CE Notice European Union EU Declaration of Conformity The product conforms to the following standards Supplementary Information The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 05 EEC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives BSMI Notice Taiwan Only Most Compal computer products are classified by the Bureau of Standards Meteorology and Inspection BSMI as Class B information technology equipment ITE This marked on the product indicates the product complies with the NI BSMI standard R 31199 IV N l A A ATID R R ls th Wey AI ant A PO IVU d cin A PU J i A LOr y L NOLCC v BSMI 38 SRIAS m UREE EKE RA EEEE S So Dim Il Fr n TABLE HEET Lanai se A o EER HORNER TEETER FELLA RTE CHOC EREE gt ABE A a ae A See Be A ASI BE ERI FMR ee AE gt AYRE F wen EEA AE gt ae A REIA ere TR fA DRA PA AD BH base RFE E xe eo A A a ee es OR gt RS BAL Fl moer E r led E KR oe AY Fee BCT EK ST Se eB i beer aise i Bd Bee le Ze DIER
52. icking Save Lal COW k Ease of Access Center Make the keyboard easier to use 4 Search D BE Edit View Tools Help Make the keyboard easier to use When you select these settings they will automatically start each time you log on Control the mouse with the keyboard Turn on Mouse Keys Use the numeric keypad to move the mouse around the screen Set up Mouse Keys Make it easier to type Turn on Sticky Keys Press keyboard shortcuts such as CTRL ALT DEL one key at a time Set up Sticky Keys Turn on Toggle Keys Hear a tone when you press CAPS LOCK NUM LOCK or SCROLL LOCK Turn on Toggle Keys by holding down the NUM LOCK key for 5 seconds El Turn on Filter Keys Ignore or slow down brief or repeated keystrokes and adjust keyboard repeat rates Set up Filter Keys 2 16 To further customize Sticky Keys click Set up Sticky Keys in the above dialogue box The following dialogue box will appear OU F e Ease of Access Ease of Access Center Set up Sticky Keys tel Search File Edit View Tools Help Set up Sticky Keys E Turn on Sticky Keys Press keyboard shortcuts such as CTRL ALT DEL one key at a time Keyboard shortcut Zi Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times When using keyboard shortcuts to turn Ease of Access settings on Al Display a warning message when turning a setting on W Make a sound when turning a setting on or off Options W Turn off Sticky Key
53. ifying mark such as your driver s license number on the case Create a file on the Desktop called if found Place information such as your name address and telephone number in this file Contact your credit card company to ask 1f it offers coded identification tags 4 2 2 Packing Your Notebook 4 5 e Remove any external devices attached to your notebook and store them in a safe place e Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries you plan to carry with you e Turn off your notebook or put the computer into hibernate mode e Disconnect the AC adapter e Remove any extraneous items such as paper clips pens and papers from the keyboard and then close the display e Pack your notebook and accessories in their carry case e Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream colognes perfumes or food e Protect your notebook the batteries and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures dirt dust liquids or overexposure to sunlight e Pack your notebook so that it does not slide around in the trunk of the car or in an overhead storage compartment E When traveling in the air never check in your notebook as baggage 4 2 3 Travel Tips b If you are traveling abroad you can carry the proof of ownership or of your right for using your notebook 1f it is company owned to speed your passage through customs Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you plan to v
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55. ingerprint Align your fingertip with the fingerprint as shown in the drawing and swipe To reduce the damage to the fingerprint and fingerprint recognition problems follow these guidelines when using the fingerprint Do not scratch or poke the fingerprint with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the fingerprint strongly Do not touch the fingerprint with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep fingerprint surface dry and free of water vapor Do not touch the fingerprint with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the fingerprint Do not paste stickers or write on the fingerprint Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object with built up static electricity 2 4 Personalizing Your Desktop Y Vv WM WV Choosing a Wallpaper Choosing a Screen Saver Choosing a Desktop Theme Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop 2 20 2 4 1 Choosing a Wallpaper To make your notebook reflect your style you can set background colors patterns and the wallpaper on the desktop Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Change desktop background Choose the picture or color you want for your desktop background You can also choose your own images by choosing Browse and specifying images in a directory Under How should the picture be positioned choose a way for the position of your selected image Fit to screen scales the image to fit the screen Tile
56. ions e 1024MB 2048MB SO DIMM modules e MINI Card Wireless LAN module e Bluetooth module e Dual Band builds in Antenna for Wireless LAN Communication e Hybrid TV Tuner Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 1 1 1 Front Side The following picture shows the front side of your notebook ls i 13 14 15 16 Camera Display WoW Video WoW Audio Smart Key Num Lock Blue Caps Lock Blue Power Blue 10 11 12 13 15 16 Power USB Blue Key board Fingerprint Touchpad Disable Button Enabled Blue Power LED Blue Battery LED Blue Amber HDD LED Blue Bluetooth Blue Wireless Amber LED 1 1 1 Camera The built in camera supports a 2 0 mega pixels CMOS web camera 1 1 2 Display 15 6 W LED HD Glare LCD 1366 x 768 HD resolution 1 1 3 WOW Video Button WOW Video is a setting assortment for Video conditions preset in color Defines 1 1 4 WOW Audio Button WOW Audio is a setting assortment for audio conditions preset in Tone Bass Balance and Volume 1 1 5 Smart Key Button Easy to launch Compal Innovative Products by Program DJ utility 1 1 6 Num Lock LED Blue Number Lock LED Blue Number Lock State of Keyboard 1 1 7 Caps Lock LED Blue Caps lock LED Blue Caps Lock State of Keyboard NOTE In normal mode Cursor and Num function are disable when users press Hot Key the Cursor LED will be on When users press Hot Key the Cursor LED will be off 1 1 8 Power But
57. isit and consider acquiring an international carnet also known as a merchandise passport from your government Ensure that you know which electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit and prepare the appropriate power adapters Check with your credit card company for information about any kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to the users of the portable computers When traveling in the air please ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on your notebook Before using your notebook on the airplane please verify that such usage is permitted Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during the flight All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during taking off and landing Never pass your notebook through a metal detector Send it through an X ray machine or have it manually inspected 4 2 4 If Your Notebook is Lost or Stolen Call a law enforcement agency to report your notebook lost or stolen Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the number along with the name address and telephone number of the law enforcement agency If possible please obtain the name of the investigating officer If your notebook belongs to the company notify its security office 4 6 Chapter 5 Peripherals 5 1 Express Cards gt gt gt Express Card Types Installing a Express Card Removing a Express Card ChapterS Peripherals
58. lay Additional Options Computer allows you to see the disk drives and other external devices connected to your notebook The Computer icon displays on your Desktop To see the contents of a drive or folder open Computer then double click the icon of the drive or folder you want to view for example drive C H You can also use Windows Explorer to see the contents of your notebook and find files To open Windows Explorer right click the Start button and click Explore Find the drive or folder that you want to view To find out more about Computer and Windows Explorer see the Windows Help and Support 2 12 2 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad 2 13 Y Vv VV VV WV WV Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Windows Logo Key Functions Sticky Keys Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Fingerprint Chapter2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 3 1 Numeric Keypad Keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the lower right edge of the keypad keys To enable the numeric keypad press The D indicator will light when the numeric lock is on E S e Ser Lk To disable the numeric keypad press l l again To use the primary function of a dual function key when the numeric keypad is enabled Press IW and the desired key 2 3 2 Keyboard Shortcuts Wireless Bluetooth Turn On Off To enable this function you need to install Wireless Switch Switches Display Mode LCD gt LCD CRT Simultaneous gt CRT gt L
59. nal drive or from a network are permanently erased You cannot recover them from the Recycle Bin Double click the Recycle Bin icon The Recycle Bin window appears and lists all deleted files their previous locations and the dates you deleted them Click the File menu and click Empty Recycle Bin When the confirmation dialog box appears click Yes to delete all file s All files disappear from the Recycle Bin and are removed from your notebook 2 8 8 Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin Deleted files are moved to the Recycle Bin and remain there until you empty the Recycle Bin If you delete a file in error you can retrieve it from the Recycle Bin Double click the Recycle Bin Pecycle Bin icon The Recycle Bin window will appear listing all deleted files their previous locations and the dates you deleted them Select the file you want to retrieve and click Restore this item The file disappears from the Recycle Bin and is moved to its original location You can also recover all the files from the Recycle Bin by clicking Restore all items Chapter2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 32 2 9 Playing CDs and Movies gt gt gt 2 33 Inserting Discs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture 2 9 1 Inserting Discs Be careful not to press down on the drive tray when opening or closing it When the drive is not in use keep the tray closed rs Do not move the computer when playing CDs or DVDs
60. ne More support options Information from Microsoft 1 Find your files and folders A Get your programs to work on this version of Windows 3 Update your drivers Ask someone or expand your search LI Offline Help Chapter2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 2 2 Windows Desktop H Depending on your notebook setup and software your desktop may have different or additional shortcuts See 0 2 4 Personalizing Your Desktop for more information Start button Taskbar Notification Area 2 8 2 2 3 Start Button The Start button allows easy access to your notebook s programs ca Internet Internet Explorer ah E mail l Windows Mail ia Notepad J Documents 8 Express LAN Pictures ES Windows Anytime Upgrade IFAAA Music D Lifeview MVP Games j F pe e E al Open Video Capture A PNPDevice Check Recent Items a ial Welcome Center Computer Ka set res Network Connect To Control Panel Default Programs Help and Support The Start menu is designed to adapt to show the programs you use most frequently To always keep an item on the Start menu no matter how often it s used right click the item and click Pin to Start menu Puts the current session into memory and enters a low power state ready to be resumed amp Locks this computer gt provides options for turning off restarting switching users logging off and placing your not
61. ngers on the keyboard in the normal typing position You can use the Touch Pad by moving either your right or left thumb off the space bar and on to the Touch Pad Gently move your index finger across the Touch Pad in the direction you want the cursor to move The Touch Pad buttons have the same function as mouse buttons Clicking these buttons to make selections drags objects or performs a variety of other functions depending on the software To select an object first move the pointer over the object you want to select and then press the left button one time and release it The functionality of these buttons depends on your software Double clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs You may also select object or execute applications from the icons by double tapping This is similar to double clicking instead of pressing the Touch Pad buttons you tap the Touch Pad itself 2 3 6 Customizing the Touch Pad To adjust Touch Pad settings use the Mouse Properties window which you can open by clicking Control Panel gt Hardware and sound gt Mouse Select the desired settings and click Apply Click OK to save the settings and close the window 2 3 Fingerprint The fingerprint lets you log on to your notebook instead of inputting passwords from the keyboard To raise the recognition success rate the following illustrations show the correct way to swipe your finger over the fingerprint F
62. ocal telephone company may temporarily discontinue your service If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes to facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service lf this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor TBR21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not in itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions carefully and save them for future reference 1 2 10 11 II Follow all warnings and instructions given to you for this product Unplug this product f
63. of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan 100 V 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V 60HZz in western Japan 230 V 50 Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and the Far East If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area such as a desktop or on the floor when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will affect its cooling also do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case Disconnect power cords and cables by grasping the connector not by pulling on the cable itself As you pull out the connector keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Before you connect a cable please make sure both connectors are correctly aligned To remove power from the computer turn it off remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet Battery Pack Warnings Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery terminals The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns Danger of explosion may occur if battery is incorrectly replaced Repla
64. ok will beep once indicating approximately 10 to 15 minutes of battery operating time remain If you do not connect your notebook to alternative power source during that time there will be a periodic beep Your notebook will automatically enter Hibernate Mode if battery charge reaches a critically low level For more information see 06 1 Power Management 6 2 5 Charging the Battery 6 9 D When connected to an electrical outlet a completely discharged 6 cell battery i needs to be charged in 3 5 to 12 hours and a 9 cell battery in 4 5 to 12 hours depending on whether your notebook is on or off and what programs are running You can leave the battery in your notebook as long as you like The battery s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging Before using the battery for the first time it must be charged Connect your notebook to an electrical outlet and allow the battery to fully charge indicated by the battery indicator light on the front panel of your notebook D Once a battery pack is fully charged for the first time please use your notebook on battery power until the battery discharges completely This will extend the battery life and helps to ensure the accurate monitoring of the battery capacity If necessary the battery will be charged whenever your notebook is connected to an electrical outlet The battery will not be charged if it or your notebook is too hot to use If this situation occurs
65. on about connecting to the LAN or WAN consult your systems administrator If you are working at home or while traveling you need a dial up connection Ask your system administrator for the telephone number of the network To set up the connection go to Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane of the Network and Sharing Center window Choose a connection option and follow the on screen instructions to set up your network connection 2 24 2 7 Managing Programs 2 25 gt gt gt Running Programs Adding Software Removing Software 2 1 Running Programs Programs are any software that process data like a word processing program or an email program They require an operating system like Windows Vista to run on To run a program click Start gt All Programs Click the program you want to run On the right side of the title bar in the window of any open program there are three icons Lekt L Minimize the program window That is it is removed from the screen but is still running It will appear as a button on your bottom taskbar To restore the program window simply click the button SI Maximize the window to fill your entire screen When the window is maximized the button switches to Leg which will reduce the size of the window when clicked Close the program or document 2 7 2 Adding Software To check wha
66. or Center places one copy of the image in the center of the screen To accept the settings click OK to save your settings and close this window 2 4 2 Choosing a Screen Saver Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Change screen saver Select a screen saver from the Screen saver pull down menu or click None if you prefer not to activate a screen saver You can customize your screen saver by choosing Settings To check your selections choose Preview To accept the settings click OK and close the Screen Saver Settings window 2 4 3 Choosing a Desktop Theme Desktop themes change the appearance of your desktop and add sound effects Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Change the theme Select a theme from the Theme pull down menu in the Theme Settings Window and then click OK 2 4 4 Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop A shortcut is an icon that is placed on the desktop let you quickly access programs files folders and drivers To create a shortcut Open Computer or Windows Explorer and highlight the file or program you want to create a shortcut to Click and hold down the right Touch Pad button drag the highlighted item to the Windows desktop and then release the right Touch Pad button to display a pop up menu Click Create Shortcuts Here An icon appears on your desktop double click to activate the shortcut 2 21 2 5 Display gt gt gt Adjusting the Brightn
67. otebook can recognize these changes The list below gives a few examples of reasons why you may want or need to run the BIOS Setup program You have set up your notebook for the first time and you got a message stating that you should run the BIOS Setup program You want to redefine the communication ports to prevent any conflicts p The few examples listed above are by no means complete 7 4 7 2 1 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program To access the BIOS Setup program press the F2 key as soon as your notebook starts up The Phoenix BIOS screen will display Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility Main TPM State Boot Exit Item specific Help System Time XX XX XX System Date XX XX XXXX lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt or lt Enter gt selects fields Product Name Serial Number System Memory XXX KB Extended Memory XXXX MB BIOS Version UUID Number XXXXXXXKX XXXXXXKX Hl Help TL Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt Select Menu Enter Select gt Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The Menu Bar The top of the Setup screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters TPM State Allows the user to configure TPM settings Boot Allows the user to specify the order in which your notebook is to check for a device to boot the system Exit Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup To mo
68. ots from dust metal object or other particles Save the dummy for use when no PCMCIA or Express Card is installed in the slot Power Cord amp Adapter Warnings see the installation instructions before connecting to the power supply Use only the power cord indicated in this manual Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of that country Use the appropriate AC adapter and power cord for your locale lf you use an extension cord with your AC adapter ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable When using your power cord make sure to position it around objects so it will not be cut or punctured When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector by its strain relief loop not on the cable itself As you pull out the connector keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on Use only the AC adapters that are approved for use with this computer Use of another type of adapter may risk fire or explosion Before you connect the computer to a power source ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source 115 V 60 Hz in most
69. ptical Disc Drive ODD e Fixed 12 7mm height SATA ODD e DVD Combo e DVD Writable e Blue Ray Combo Pointing Device e Touch Pad UO Ports e 4USB Jack e 15 pins VGA RGB port e Microphone in jack e Headphone out jack e DC in jack for AC Adapter e MODEM port w RJ 11 connector e LAN port w RJ 45 connector e Express Card e Kensington lock e HDMI e Mini card WLAN x1 Robson TV Tuner x 1 e Media card SD MMC MS e CIR e RF in option WLAN e PCI Express base specification compliant e 802 1 1a b g n Intel Shirley Peak option Modem e Internal Modem with MDC solution Bluetooth e Bluetooth USB type ver 2 1 option Mini Card Organization e One Mini card for WLAN e One Mini card for TV Tuner or Robson New Card e One Express Card slot 34mm wide Excellent Power Management Function e Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk mode by time out or by hot key e HDD Local Standby mode by time out e LCD Local Standby mode by time out e Low battery alarm by beep e Auto backlight off when LCD cover closed e Full ACPI 1 0B supported e LCD Auto DIM mode by time out Easy Buttons e Power Button e Power USB Button e Smart Key Button e WOW Audio Button e WOW Video Button e Touchpad Disable Button AC Adapter e Universal AC adapter 100 240V AC 50 60HZ e 90W 19V DC Output e 3 pin type for AC IN Gard Header e 3 in 1 Card Reader SD MMC MS e JMB385 Card Reader controller Opt
70. rom the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table Slots and openings on the back or bottom are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating do not block or cover these openings Avoid placing the product on a bed sofa rug or similar surface to prevent from blocking these openings This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or a heat register or in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will step on the cord lf an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating Never push objects of any kind into this product through its cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill any kind of liquid on
71. s when two keys are pressed at once Notifications Jl Play a sound when keys are pressed F Display the Sticky Keys icon on the task bar Click Turn on Sticky Keys to enable the listed shortcuts to activate Sticky Keys mode By checking Lock modifier keys when pressed twice in a row pressing the SHIFT CTRL ALT FN or the Windows logo key twice will lock the key until it is pressed again This allows you to perform multiple commands with these keys in succession without having to press the modifier key again each time Check Turn off Sticky Keys when two keys are pressed at once to have Sticky Keys automatically disable whenever any two keys are pressed simultaneously If Play a sound when keys are pressed is checked a tone will be heard each time a modifier key is pressed Different tones are heard when activating and deactivating modifier keys Check Display the Sticky Keys icon on the task bar to display the Sticky Keys icon in your toolbar whenever the Sticky Keys mode 1s activated The icon will change to indicate which modifier key if any is currently active Click on Save to confirm your changes Cancel to exit the dialogue box without making any changes or Apply to have your settings take effect without saving 2 3 5 Touch Pad The Touch Pad responds to the movements and pressure of your finger allowing you to move the cursor around the screen in the same way you would with a mouse Place your fi
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73. ship Disable security chip prevents encrypted data from being used and Deactivated security chip prevents a user from talking owenership Set owner install state true Set owner install state false Enable chip encrypted data and user from talking ownership and set owner install state true Disable security chip prevents encrypted data from being used deactivated security chip prevents a user from talking owenership and set owner install state false Clear security chip to default state and release ownership then enable chip encrypted data and user from talking owenship 7 5 The Boot Menu This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices include the diskette drive in module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility Main TPM State Boot Exit Item specific Help Boot priority order 1 IDE 0 Keys used to view or 2 IDE 1 Configure devices Up and Down arrows 3 USB FDC lt F5 gt and lt F6 gt moves the device down or up 4 USB HDD lt f gt and lt r gt specifies the device fixed or 5 Legacy Network Card removable lt x gt exclude or include 6 the device to boot lt Shift 1 gt enables or 7 Disables a device lt 1 4 gt Loads default g Boot sequence Excluded from boot order USB KEY USB LS120 USB ZIP USB CDROM Fl Help TL Select Item Change Valu
74. t before using it again Do not turn off your notebook if the drive light indicates the drive is active Turning off your notebook while it 1s reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep your notebook and disks away from the objects that generate the strong magnetic fields such as the stereo speakers Information on disks 1s stored magnetically Placing the magnet too close to the disk can erase the important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution 1s especially important for the files you receive via email disk or download from the Internet You will need the special program to scan for viruses For further information please contact with your notebook dealer To ensure HDD function and the integrity of the saved data please follow the instructions below Protect your notebook from any impact during its operation Do not use your notebook during the transportation such as in the car Do not put your notebook in the car if it is directly exposed under the sun Do not place any heavy objects on the LCD monitor Use the AC adapter coming with the package instead of other adapters 4 2 Traveling Y Vv WM WV Identifying Your Notebook Packing Your Notebook Traveling Tips If Your Notebook is Lost or Stolen 4 4 4 2 1 Identifying Your Notebook Attach a nametag or business card to your notebook or use the permanent marker or stencil to write a unique ident
75. t is less than 50 system will base on the setting to switch to other Access Point eEzRemote has a build in instant message service which can communicate among ends in the same access point without identification It can support at most 4 peers in the same chatting eRecording and play e Allows user can upload video or image to YouTube or Flicker popular website Files manage How to Launch Innovative product E From Start Menu Innovative Product can be launched from start menu Start gt Program DJ gt Innovative Product E From Program DJ By clicking on the Innovative Product icon can be launch the Program DJ Scenarios Launch Compal application via Program DJ 3 4 Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature 3 1 Easy Logon 3 1 1 Program DJ Energy Valve Green Charger BS ka Wake wareezs ia minuntathir ei Een Zo e Sofware Onit control for wire ESE TOPCO C gure Fres Tor autor ati recharging arid extends vo i Stan and connect baHerr s life time ro Program DJ s Lo callorr fa se Green Gate ry Makea you i ALAR amp Blueta h ore ror out eart Figure OI Program DJ Main Dialog Operation Procedure To launch Program DJ the Program DJ mains interface appears for users to select the program they want to use The sequence of icons depends on what and how much application has been installed The application quantities may not be the same because some applications need special
76. t software is already installed on your notebook click Start gt All Programs If a program is listed in the All Programs menu or the Start menu the software is already installed Before installing software check the software s technical requirements to ensure that it is compatible with your notebook and that there is enough memory and hard drive space for installation and operation Temporarily disable your notebook s antivirus software before installing software See the documentation that came with the antivirus software for detailed procedure V D Be sure to enable your antivirus software once you have installed any new software Insert the software installation CD into the CD drive and follow the instructions that came with the software to help you respond to the prompts on the screen If the software installation CD does not automatically run click Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Run In the dialogue box type x setup exe where x is the letter of your CD drive usually D or E Then click OK and follow the prompts on your screen 2 26 2 7 3 Removing Software E J Once you ve begun removing software do not interrupt the process To do so may result in data loss and corruption of your operating system Start gt Control Panel gt Programs gt Uninstall a program Select the program that you want to remove and click the Uninstall or Change button Instructions for removing programs will
77. tenance gt Power Options 6 1 3 1 Select a power plan Windows Vista provides three preset power plans Balanced Power saver and High performance Each plan has the different time out settings for turning off the display and 6 3 entering Sleep Mode You do not need to make any further adjustments to set the performance level To change setting for the plan click the following three items on the left pane of the Power Options window e Choose when to turn off the display e Change when the computer sleeps e Adjust the display brightness After selecting a plan you can see the percentage of battery charge remaining and active power plan by moving the mouse pointer over the battery meter icon on the taskbar For more information on changing advanced power settings see the Windows Help and Support d J To maximize battery power use the Power saver plan 6 1 3 2 Power buttons and password protection Select Require a password on wakeup Choose what the power buttons does or Choose what closing the lid does from the left pane of the Power Options window There are two main settings in this section e Power button and lid settings e Password protection on wakeup Depending on your operating system program the following functions by clicking an option from the corresponding pull down menu in Advanced settings window and then clicking OK to save your settings and close this window For more information on accessing the Adv
78. ter off during its initial startup will result in an error the next time you start your notebook 2 1 2 Turning Your Notebook Off Save and close any open files exit any open programs Click Start gt gt gt Shut Down Your notebook will automatically turn off after the shutdown process is finished Press the power button to shut down or enter sleep mode Click Start gt Control Panel gt Power Options gt Choose what the power button does 2 1 3 Logging Off With Microsoft Windows Vista multiple users have access to a single computer with their own personal settings Using their own password each user can log on to the computer which uses their own private profile and settings To log off Save and close any open files exit any open programs click Start gt gt gt Log Off To switch users Click Start gt gt Switch User Using Fast User Switching programs executed by previous users remain running in the background This means a possible slower computer response It may also stop multimedia programs including games and DVD software from running Fast User Switching does not work if your notebook is running Windows Vista and is a member of a computer domain or if your notebook has less than 128 MB of memory 2 3 2 1 4 Adding User Accounts Different account options are available when a computer is running Windows Vista operating system and is connected to a domain With Windows Vista inst
79. tes 3 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes Figure 21 Smart Watchdog System Hibernate Screen Operation Procedure l 2 Click on Smart Watchdog icon under Smart Watchdog folder and dialog shown The Smart Watchdog dialog appears for further feature selection To active the monitoring webcam users can select to set either the time period for getting into Standby or Hibernate The time period before go into Standby can be set from 15 seconds to 5 minutes in 7 segment settings Users can also set the time as Never The time period before go into Hibernate can be set from minute to 10 minutes in 5 segment settings Users can also set the time as Never 3 20 3 4 3 Safety Guard Scenario This is a compound technology by the Video Tracing through webcam through Digital Microphone Safety only needs webcam and Microphone Users can utilize this feature for safety assurance or other monitoring applications Main Functions 1 Tracing Mode After launch Safety Guard it starts at the Tracing mode Satety Guard Tracing el Schedule Arrangement O Tracing Settings Figure 22 Safety Guard Tracing Mode Press g 8 button to start tracing process Safety Guard begin to guard your properties If abnormal behavior is detected Safety Guard starts to record and save the abnormal frames in the storage Press ER or OR button can pause or stop the tracing process _
80. the product Do not attempt to service this product by yourself As opening or removing covers you will be exposed to the dangerous voltages or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b As liquid is spilled into the product c The product is exposed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e The product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f The product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service EMC Regulatory Information This product is designed and tested to comply with the following related EMC Electromagnetic compatibility standards FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and
81. tons iT IN o OO hn es N GC SH A A OC Press to turn your notebook on For more le f D a Ce De KC on power settings BR oh i sV 7s_ 1 G pz see 0 6 1 Power Ma nagement Vista e SE SZ Windows Vista which comes preinstalled goes into the shutdown sequence automatically if you press the power button while on In Windows Vista you can configure this in Control Panel gt System and Maintenance or Hardware and Sound gt Power Options gt Change plan settings gt Change advanced power settings 1 2 1 1 9 Power USB Button lt 4 The laptop is equipped with a power USB function which allows you to increase the power output when charging an external USB device such as a mobile phone or PDA You can charge external USB devices with power cable connected when the laptop is powered off but this button must be pressed in order to do so 1 1 10 Keyboard The keyboard includes a numeric keypad and the Microsoft Windows logo key See 0 2 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad Vista for details on using keyboard shortcuts 1 1 11 Fingerprint The fingerprint allows you to enroll the computer with registered fingerprint This recognition device helps to prevent unauthorized access by others 1 1 12 TP Disable Blue To let you disable your touchpad to prevent input errors when typing on your laptop you may press the Touch Pad
82. ttachment of your vacuum cleaner to gently remove dust from your notebook s openings and keyboard Use a slightly moist soft lint free cloth to wipe your notebook and keyboard Use only the water or the recommended computer cleaner 4 1 2 Cleaning the Display l Shut your notebook down turn it off and disconnect it from the electrical outlet and any external devices such as the printer Remove the battery pack Use a slightly moistened soft lint free cloth to wipe your notebook s display Use only the water or the recommended computer cleaner 4 1 3 Cleaning the Touch Pad l Shut your notebook down turn it off and disconnect from the electrical outlet and any external devices such as the printer Remove the battery pack Use a slightly moistened soft lint free cloth to carefully wipe the Touch Pad being careful not to allow the moisture into the gaps of your notebook Use only the water or the recommended computer cleaner 4 1 4 Cleaning the CD DVD Drive E Never touch the lens Use only the compressed air to clean the lens If you encounter the difficulty in playing CDs or DVDs including skipping over please clean the unlabelled side of the disc with a soft lint free cloth or use the commercial product 4 2 4 1 5 Precautions 4 3 Do not spill the liquid on the keyboard If the liquid is spilt on the keyboard turn your notebook off immediately Leave off overnight to let 1t completely dry ou
83. u can change how Windows looks and works Click the Start button and then Control Panel There are two interfaces you can choose either Control Panel Home or Classic View You can switch interfaces in the upper left hand of the Control Panel window Choose the task description you wish to complete and then choose the task in the next window Chapter2 Operating Your Notebook Vista SEN aE gt Control Panel File Edit View Tools Help e Control Panel Home Classic View Recent Tasks View network status and tasks Uninstall a program 2 2 8 Computer System and Maintenance Get started with Windows Back up your computer Security Check for updates Check this computer s security status e Allow a program through Windows Firewall _ Network and Internet Connect to the Internet View network status and tasks Set up file sharing Hardware and Sound Play CDs or other media automatically Printer Mouse Programs Uninstall a program Change startup programs Mobile PC Change battery settings Adjust commonly used mobility User Accounts and Family Safety e Set up parental controls for any user e Add or remove user accounts Appearance and Personalization Change desktop background Change the color scheme Adjust screen resolution Clock Language and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual disp
84. ual LAN fror available APs Local messaging brings you mare fun on Sacial Vd ett 4lis Figure 27 Launch EzRemote from Program DJ Main Functions Configure Free Configure Free function provide user can set two things e Switch condition user can select Signal Strength or Preferred Network in switch condition e Wireless LAN Type include Limited or no connectivity Wireless Network 3 27 Chapter3 Innovative Product Feature EzRemote x Auto Switch Wireless Network x Auto Launch Switch Condition x Signal Strength JI Preferred Network Wireless Network Type sl All _J Exclude Limited or no Connectivity Wireless Network Figure 28 Setting Dialog 2 Scan and Connect System will scan and connect Access Point manually or automatically 3 Location Base ErzRemote Figure 29 Location Base It will display some information as follow see Figure 29 Location Base e Access Point SSID e Signal range e Preference or non preference network e Require Network Key H E a WEP key or WPA key if user had logon and used this Wireless Network it will show 3 28 ys Please select the SA VE item when use the Wireless Network User can double click the Wireless Network icon and login it The logon dialog is provided by OS See Figure 30 Logon dialog of Wireless Network P K EK Connect toa netework Type the network security key or passphrase for Sa 6 Buffalo G30ON_N The p
85. ve Changes Allows the user to save changes and not exit Setup
86. ve between menu bar items use the lt and P arrow keys until the desired item is highlighted For example 1f you want to move from the Main menu to the Advanced menu press the right arrow key gt once Item Specific Help To the right of the Setup screen you will notice an item specific help bar For each item that you select on the menu the bar informs of its specific function as well as the hot keys related to that item and or submenu 7 2 2 Launching Submenus A submenu contains the additional options for a field parameter To call up a submenu simply move the highlight to the desired field and press the Enter key The submenu opens If you are a first time user or are not familiar with BIOS Setup program it is highly recommended that you take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with each of the submenus and their corresponding functions If you accidentally make unwanted changes to the current configuration go to the Exit menu and select Discard Changes 7 2 3 Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program Refer to the Exit Menu section of this chapter for the detailed information on saving changes and exiting the Setup program 7 6 7 3 The Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed the Information screen appears It displays the following pieces of information regarding your current system Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility Main TPM State Boot Exit Item specific Help System Time X

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